Indian Phillip Tells New Story In Court
Phillip Indian testified anew refusing to back earlier statements about a robbery by Jim Minthorn Peter Corbett and Senator Mitchell leading to dismissed charges. Walter Davis pleaded guilty to stealing a saddle and was fined sixty dollars or thirty days in jail. Patterson found guilty of living off earnings of a prostitute. sentencing set for tomorrow. Frank and Joe Hildebrand denied robbery. separate trials requested.
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Phillip Indian
Jim Minthorn
Peter Corbett
Senator Mitchell
Walter Davis
Senator Mitchel
Minthorn
Phillip
J. R. Raley
Phelps
Bean
Patterson
John Temple, Jr
J. H. Clark
D. W. Wilder
C. F. Collesworthy
A. E. Troyer
V. Stroble
Ll. Rogers
H. T. Kamrath
William Milne
H. T. Irwin
P. J. Crigter
William Caldwell
Corbett
Mitchell
Roy Raley
Phillip i
Witnesses Tied to Saloons in Shackleford Trial
During the Shackleford trial testimony showed A Arnspiger underage and drinking in saloons during Christmas week. He and others were subpoenaed to appear before District Attorney Phelps but could not recall which saloons served liquor, making prosecutions unlikely.
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Shackleford
A. Arnspiger
Arnapiger
Phelps
Thaw trial postponed awaiting witnesses
The Thaw trial was postponed until Monday as Littleton sought a delay since witnesses were delayed by a stormbound steamship off Sandy Hook. One witness was tied up on the Adriatic and another was ill with pneumonia, with Jerome not opposing the motion.
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New York
Littleton
Adriatic
Sandy Hook
Jerome
Blizzard Strikes New York Louds Streets With Snow
New York experiences the first blizzard of the year as snow covers ground to over four inches and a thirty mile gale disrupts traffic on streets and elevated lines. By noon streets may be blocked and fuel shortages worsen suffering in tenement districts.
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New York
Rough riders form in Southern California to defend coast
An organization of expert horsemen and rifle shots is forming in southern California to defend the Pacific coast against a possible Japanese invasion. The group already has many members and will volunteer for service in case of war.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Rough Riders
California
Tramp Invasion Alarms Chicago Police Chief Orders Supplies
Chicago January reports show Ben Reitman and followers displaying fighting resolve. Police Chief Shippy ordered extra ammunition for officers and fire department readiness with hoses. Reitman remained defiant demanding an immediate trial before Justice Sadler as reserves were strengthened.
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Ben Reltman
Chicago
Guardians of the Law
Tella Fire Department
Reltman
Ben Reitman
Shippy
Beltman
Justice Sadler
Reitman
Bowles Committed to Insane Asylum after Suicide Attempts
George W. Bowles, who tried to take his life in Court Street's Fixit shop, was examined for insanity and committed to the insane asylum on Dr W G Cole's recommendation. He previously survived a pistol wound and a recent carbolic acid and morphine overdose with Dr McFaul's aid.
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George W. Bowles
W. G. Cole
Bowles
Court Street
McFaul
North Powder inventor unveils sawdust stove device
G. and Minnick of North Powder has created a sawdust consuming device for stoves. The invention aims to improve fuel use and reduce waste in home heating.
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G. &. Minnick
North Powder
GRAINGROWERS 10 MEET TOMORROW
County wheatgrowers association members plan a meeting in Commercial rooms to decide on seeking improved grain freight rates and to discuss cooperative grain bag purchases. President C A Barrett will preside as Clyde B Aitcheson, railroad commissioner, previously outlined steps. The outcome depends on tomorrow’s vote.
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County Wheatgrowers’ Association
C. A. Barrett
Graingrowers' ‘Association
Clyde B. Aitcheson
Steiwars Witness Testimony Ties to Hall Mays Case
Portland reports W W Stewler the co defendant in the Hall Mays land fraud and conspiracy case pleaded guilty and was called as key witness in the morning session He testified that Hall discussed the fencing matter with him during the 1903 legislature voting for Geer then Fulton and a letter by Hall to Steiner raised whether Hendricks would turn state's evidence The materiality of Stewler testimony expected to emerge later Steiner to remain on the stand through today
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Geer
Fulton
Hendricks—Steiner
Portland
W. W. Stewler
Hall-Mays
Stelwer
Meels
Hall
Stewler
Heney
Hal
Steiner
Hendricks
Destructive Fires in East Ravage Portland and Baltimore
Portland Me Jan 24 a massive citywide fire devastates the business district and destroys city hall as a northeast wind drives flames toward the water. Loss tallies at about 1 million with no deaths though many deeds and records are ruined. 700 guests flee a Knights of Pythias ball with injuries to Chief Engineer Melville Eldridge.
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Portland
Bath
Lawiston
Mir
Indeas Agate
Ita
Greenleaf Law Library
Knights of Pythias
Melville Eldridge
Hybrid wheat a success in winter variety trial
A Washington State College station report says hybridizing Turkey Red with Bluestem yields a hardy winter wheat. The cross favors Bluestem straw and Turkey Red leaf structure, with full results pending the second year's growth. Initial crosses began in 1903, with progress from a handful of perfect plants to thousands last season. In Walla Walla, Seattle jeweler William F. Foley was arrested for passing worthless checks after a telegram from Balt Lake bankers confirmed funds were lacking.
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la Crease
Wash
Washington State College
State College Experiment Station
Is JACK LONDON LOST
Oakland January 24 fear of Jack London and his wife being lost aboard the Snark has led to a mortgage on their home. London and Mrs London have not been heard from since October 7 when the world voyage began from Hilo Hawaii. The Snark aimed for Marquesas Island in the South Pacific and was due in December with no updates since.
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Oakland
Newa
Jack London
Honolulu
London
Hilo
Hawaii
Marquesas Island
South Pacific
San Francisco
Mail Pouch Robbed on North Powder Line
A United States mail pouch was cut open and robbed of valuable packages at North Powder on Wednesday night. The sack was thrown from the train onto the depot platform and found nearby near the water tank, rifled. No crew was seen by the robbers.
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United States
North Powder
Baltimore Fire Kills Five Firemen and Destroys Property
A massive blaze in Baltimore started at brass works just after midnight and swept through the city, killing five firefighters including Lt. Fred Harman and Fireman W. B. Pugh and injuring twenty two. George Horton, the fire chief, is reported fatally hurt as crews battled the northwest gale and frigid conditions amid about 500000 dollars in property loss.
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Baltimore
George Horton
Fred Harman
W. B. Pugh
Latham Wants to Leave City in Railroads Bribe Probe
San Francisco January 24 District Attorney Langdon will seek a court order to depose Artie Latham Ruefs former chaffeur who may know how bribe money moved from Tirey Ford to Ruef. The move rests on affidavits claiming Latham is eager to flee the city and his testimony is crucial to the prosecution while the defense argues motive to delay.
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San Francisco
Langdon
Ruef
Lawlor
Artie Latham
Chaffauer
United Railroads Chase
Tirey L. Ford
Burns
Latham
Eastern Oregon Smallpox Outbreak widens significantly
An epidemic of smallpox spreads across eastern Oregon with reported cases in La Grande Baker City Durkee and surrounding farming districts. Pendleton reports no cases yet and doctors are puzzled by wide distribution while many farms display yellow smallpox signs along the railway line.
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Workee
la Grande
Baker City
Pendleton
Oregon
Alt la Grande
Durkee
Prize Fight Set for February 7 in La Grande
La Grande plans a 16 round prize fight between Micky Williams of La Grande and Lew Daley of Spokane at 124 pounds. The card includes one or two preliminaries and possibly a wrestling match, with local participants handling arrangements.
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la Grande
Micky” Willams
Lew Daley
Spokane
Daly
Williams
Coughing Spell Feeds Death of Geo F Dunn
Geo F Dunn died at his McKay Creek home after a severe coughing spell led to heart failure. A 63 year old native of Davenport Iowa, he served in the second Iowa Cavalry in the Civil War and leaves a wife and three children Leslie, Howard, and Mrs. Dick Adams. Funeral is set for Pilot Rock tomorrow.
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George F. Dunn
McKay Creek
M@Kay creek
Union
Davenport
Iowa
Second
Iowa Cavalry
Leslie
Howard Dunn
Dick Adams
McKay
Pilot Rock
Taft Predicted To Win Nominating Vote On First Ballot
Taft managers project a landslide first ballot win with 602 of 980 votes, comfortably surpassing the 491 needed to secure the nomination. The claim highlights strong support within the party and sets expectations for a swift nomination process.
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Taft
Will Wed Wealthy Woman in San Francisco Lottery
Will Langdon, long known as San Francisco's grafters prosecutor, will wed Myrtle McHenry, a wealthy young widow famed for riches and beauty. Mrs. McHenry, widow of a Modesto banker, is a Stanford graduate.
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San Francisco
William H. Langdon
Myrtle McHenry
Chicago couple found dead after drinking carbolic acid
John Florian and his wife Mary, aged 68 and 77, were found dead at their Chicago home yesterday. They were dressed in their best clothes, held hands, and died after consuming carbolic acid in a joint act.
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John Florian
Mary
Chicago
Salt Lake Newspapers Change Hands in City Deals
Salt Lake Herald buys by Samuel Newhouse and Col. E A Wall from ex Senator W A Clark. Evening Telegram acquired by Salt Lake Tribune. The transactions mark two major newspaper combinations in Salt Lake City on January 24.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Hinkle Ditch Likely Sold to Chicago Investors
Eastern capital via Cleaver Brothers of Chicago to acquire the Hinkle Ditch holdings near Echo in Umatilla county. The 20 mile irrigation canal system, able to water about 20 000 acres, may be transferred tomorrow in a deal valued around 100 000. The project aims to colonize the land and expand winter irrigation across the arid region.
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Cleaver Brothers
Chicago
Umatilla County
Umatilla
Hinkle Ditch Company
Astern Capital
Echo
Hunt
Cottonwood Bend
Hermiston
Hinkleditch
Butter Creek
Nordstrom Held After Draft Scheme Captured in Florida
Turie Nordstrom, son of John Nordstrom of Astoria, accused of raising a draft on the Astoria bank from 33 to 16000 and passing it through a Chicago bank, was captured in Florida today.
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Chicago
Turie Nordstrom
John Nordstrom
Astoria
Florida
Umatilla Feeders Hold For 4.40 To 4.50 Price Range
Umatilla county cattle feeders maintain stock at 4.50 per 100 pounds on foot with hopes of reaching that price by February 1. Buyers in the region offer 4.25, while North Yakima sold over 600 head of steers at 4.60. About 1000 head are on McKay and Birchcreek creeks tributary to the city, with no sales planned until the 4.50 target is met. cows and culls are largely sold, and only prime steers remain. Feeder agents expect stronger prices within weeks as a northwest fat-cattle shortage grows.
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Umatilla County
North Yakima
Umatilla
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Davis
Asylum
Steiwar Otr
Maine
Piremen
Milton
Recorda
Cro
Crook
City
Geo. F. Dunn
Salt Lake
Hinkle Ditch
Umatilla Feeders Holding
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