Jurors Struggle in Umatilla Murder Trial
Early jury selection in the Arnold murder case shows the prosecution and defense battling over voir dire. District Attorney Phelps and assistants press for a favorable panel while defense attorney Peterson challenges repeatedly, exhausting all 12 peremptories before noon. Prospective jurors are questioned on guilt versus innocence and whether the defendant should testify, as spectators watch a tense process in the court.
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Sang Frida
Arnold
Watter Peterson
Phelpe
Breiner
Altorgey Phelps
Tvew
Thelpe
Herd
Deletriet
Lite Deputinn
Ft Ln
Phelna
Todiy
How
Peterson
Evlin
Baker Chy
Pointe Dietand
Moon
Couse Jy
Sherritt Taylor
Ani
Bentoament
Booze Wrecks Life Of Song Writer Hugh Cannon
A harmed reminiscence details how Hugh Cannon once famed for ragtime tunes and songs like Ain't That a Shame descended into addiction. The article traces his battles with booze cocaine opium and morphine, his decline, and his efforts to quit while recalling his youthful start and popular pieces. Cannon is described as wrecked and aged by his habits amid references to his early hits and theater performances.
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Petro
Jan
Natter
Hugh Cannon
Cannon
Wien
New York
Prices of Poon products take drop in Chicago market
Chicago June 25 butter tobogran analogy aside, prices of pork potatoes wheat corn and other essentials fell today by three to five percent. Traders reported softer demand and ample supply pushing costs downward across basic foods and staples.
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Chicago
Taylor Returns to Beho Place This Morning
We Taylor of Beho returned to that place this morning, a brief report noting a homeowner's return and the immediate surroundings as observed in a short local item.
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WE. Taylor of
Beho
Traction Fund Moves Toward 50 000 Goal
Washington Oregon Camping project gains traction as a local committee raises about 4000 toward a 50000 goal. Five members each commit 1000, urging wider participation by property owners and business men to fund a citywide traction expansion and hire additional workers for a comprehensive survey.
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Washington - Oregon
Nelier New Ahinds
tLrge
Hon
Thy
Fven
Fle
Memwins
Annual Exhibition Promises Quality Bird and Animal Displays
First annual show draws keen breeders with crowing crows and hens, many birds and animals in coops. Evening program starts at 7:30 featuring a blue label Keifer selection, Cavalieria pieces, Gounod excerpts, and a music-filled schedule.
Great Northern Tragic Stop By Massive Landslide
Kalispell Mont Jan 25 Traffic on the Great Northern line north of here was tied up by one of the largest landslides in the region's history. The slide hit High Gate about 60 miles east, blocking main east west traffic as engineers worked to clear the track before nightfall. Mamie Tiller departed for Mermenton after a visit in the city as guest of Mrs Van Bowrnanh.
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Kalispell
Mont
Eitest Norther Millroand
Here
High Gate
Trissilos
Mie
Mamie Tiller
Ir Bate of
Merminton
City
van Bowrnanh
Great Eastern Oregon Poultry Show Delays Open Time
The Vive-lay poultry show in eastern Oregon features dozens of bird varieties, with roosters crowing and hens clucking as exhibitors rush to arrange over 100 exhibits. Doors opened at 2 pm after a morning delay, and staff work to place all birds before a 9 pm closure. judging and crowds continue through the event with plans to reopen Saturday.
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Poultry Association
Oregon
Portland
Northwest
Mateo Tite
State official inspects county dairies for first time
Paul V. Marin, deputy dairy and food commissioner, completes the first inspection of county dairies by a state official. He notes milk fat indicates richness, but most dairies lack sanitary equipment. The scoring system weighs all dairy operations with emphasis on milk handling. results distributed by points.
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Ematilla County Dairees
Bairy Man
Paul V. Marin
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Natiois County
Ehiet Oregonian
Maris
Birds and prizes at show draw raise strong interest
After ribbons were awarded, bird scoring began and the first ribbons will be displayed this afternoon. A standard bred cockerel will be given away each evening, with numbers issued at the door. The lucky holder wins the bird when the number is drawn, with drawings at 7:30 tonight and 10 tomorrow. Exhibits include wild geese, peacocks, homing pigeons, guineas, and rib bite.
Taft Admin Denies New Departure in Beer Trust Prosecution
Washington, Jan 26. The Taft administration says it does not intend to frighten the duvtiles in the country through new Prosecution under the Sherman act. It seeks only to enforce the law as part of the regular policy of the government.
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Whehington
Jury to Tackle Baton Era as Probe Begins
A federal grand jury plans to start an inquiry into the Baton era amid public protests against high meat prices. The morning session dismissed the calendar and adjourned briefly as it prepares to take up the investigation on schedule, with officials indicating the probe will not be delayed by protests.
Pammets Greep Sacks At Lower Price In Walla Walla
In Walla Walla on January 25 the Farmers association awarded a 2,000,000 grain dogs contract to the Fransioli company of Tacoma at 5.4712 per hundred against 6.32 last year. Delivery runs from June 15 to July 13.
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Walla Walla
Fransioli Company
Tacoma
Bingers Reports Introduced in Hermann Trial
Portland January 25 ex-Commissioner Binger Hermann’s annual report and other items dominated the Hermann trial as Heney nears the end of direct examination of McVean who has testified for days. Prosecutors seek instrumental evidence tying Hermann to a conspiracy and show documents and testimony suggesting his knowledge of fraudulent forest reserve handling practices.
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Portland
Ore
Binger Hermann
Hermann
Heney
McVean
Windertt
Herman
Fernann
Torlinand
Ing
Hermanns
Hernann
Plan convention for creation of new state
Medicnt Oregon January 25 Southern Oregon leaders push plan to form a new state named Slekiyou from southern Oregon and Northern California. Convenes in Tule at Bureka Siskiyou County California not later than March 18 to map wage and means while leaders from affected areas pledge to attend.
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Ore
Orercon
Oreen
California
Slekiyou
Bureka
Siskivov County
Local odds and ends from a hazy early notice
A fragmented OCR note hints at a chaotic scene with a 50 dollar pot and a pair of jacks followed by a line about opening a 22 bank account for a baby. The text is garbled and reads like a stray event summary without clear details or names.
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Lota
One third of France underwater as floods rise
Paris reports say a third of France is flooded with the Seine and tributaries rising hourly. Hundreds of men and boys work along river banks and in barges to keep drift from reaching the capital’s streets while possessions are moved from the inundated zones near the Champs Elysees and surrounding areas.
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Paris
France
Seine
Benks
Mip
Hampe Elysee
Fauljorey
Hunfifede
Vans
Cro de
Fighting in Nicaragua Near Acoyapa Returns to Front
Fighting around Acoyapa in Nicaragua leaves hundreds dead or wounded after a desperate battle. Government troops withdraw to await reinforcements from Managua while Chamorro forces gain casualties. Rebels seize a machine gun and several prisoners as both sides suffer heavy losses.
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Hivefield
Nicaragua
Acoyapa
Managua
Covoelationista
Chamorro
Mardris
Vasquez
Vanquaz
Road proposals face opposition from Thurston Pomona Grange
In Olympia Washington the Thurston County Pomona Grange backed a resolution opposing Governor Hay’s trunk road plan favoring roads to county population centers. They argue primary focus should be on main roads into incorporated cities and avoid broader trunk routes that could harm local commerce.
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Hay
Olympia
Wash
Thurston County
Pomona Grange
M. E. Hay
Spokane
Amd
Greeks Miete Graft and Threats Over Labor Dispute
Fragmented report shows Greek laborers blamed for work slowdowns at a new project. Allegations include threatened action and a proposal to pay wages and a monthly stipend to quiet dissent. Royal colony authorities fear intensified unrest if demands are not met.
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Astorts
Joanidy & Tyetivek
Portland
Irrigation project announced for Rogue River valley work
Frey N. Cumminge leads the syndicum proposing a irrigation system that will flood 4000 acres in the Rogue River valley at a cost of 1,250,000 dollars after already spending 275,000 on preliminary surveys. The plan is linked to Spokane and San Francisco hospital ties and aims to place a large area under water to support the movement.
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Roene Twiver
Ats
Rogueiver
Arid
Frey N. Cumminge
Syndicum
Spokane
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