Trial records show Davis case debate over book evidence
In a lengthy court session Judge Ellis allowed the state's bid to admit Davin’s books from the Blakeley term to illuminate a prior shortage while Davis faced a theft charge. Defense sought delays to review Blakeley era records. arguments touched on deputy roles, accounting errors, and whether testimony could implicate others. The judge ruled exceptions possible, and both sides prepared for continued proceedings.
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Ellis
Blakeley
Davis
Court House
Ellie
John McCourt
Davin
Blnkeley
Davie
Taylor
Hinkeley
Dawle
Mr. McCourt
Raley
Filie
Ninvell
Col
Kaley
Gaye
Nisson
Photys Tessiats
Phelpa
Peting
Engineer Joseph Linton Prelude to Canal Scheme Death
Joseph Linton a Texas inventor and foreman aboard the BR and N railroad on the Snake River was identified as the man behind bold canal plans to shorten the St Louis route. He died January 14 near Riparia after a rock fall. his body awaits relatives in Texas. Embalmed remains and papers indicate a civil engineer of note with patents and Panama Canal hopes.
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Snake River
Panama Canal
Joseph KH. Linton
Colfax
Texas
Wnemones
St. Louly
Miselsinp Oy
St. Louis
Immu
Houth
St. Loui
Riparia
Linton
St. Lavais
Keene
Wis
Middle West
Smoot Case Moves Forward and Canal Labor Law Debate
Supplementary testimony in the Smoot case is set for February 6 as Sen Smoot asserts he speaks for Utah’s people. A House move would apply the eight hour work law to American laborers only for the canal project, with no aliens’ extension. Heyburn urges Santo Domingo annexation as a strategic Panama Canal picket post. Roosevelt correspondence with Mann is released, and Senate committee favors statehood bill. Shonts testifies on Isthmus labor conditions and Clover Leaf funds. Packer talks continue in Chicago as lawyers seek to restrict an antitrust agreement.
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House Acortis
Panama Canal
Heyburn
San Domingo
Roosevelt
Mann
Washington
Smoot
Utah
Porvigners
Daleel
Shonts
Senate Committee On Canal
Refuge to Announce Plans in Venezuela Crisis
The council of ministers discussed the Venezuelan situation and refused to announce the plans formed. They were told the United States said the French plans were accepted by the American government.
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Refuge
Parks
Council of Ministers
United States
Suruwor Tells Story Of Valencia Wreck Heads Island Rescue
Seattle reports tell of the Valencia wreck after a head on collision with waves reversing the ship. Survivors recount panic, lifeboats splintering and rescues along Bamfield and Beale while bodies wash ashore. A Topeka rescue crew and Beale lightkeeper aid remaining survivors amid destitution and exposure.
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Seattle
G. Willetts
Valencia
Topeka
Pareer O'Farrell
Victoria
Esquimalt
H. M. & Ewerla
Knight
Feweria
Justice Hailey Announces Candidacy for State Supreme Court
Justice Thomas G. Hailey of the state supreme court declares his bid for re election to the supreme court at the upcoming June state election. He plans to return to Pendleton to register next week and file his petition with the secretary of state. Hailey, born in La Grande, is seen as favored across parties after moving to Salem and earning broad support.
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Salem
East Oregonian
Thomas G. Hailey
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Pendleton
Secretary of State
Hatley Haw
Halsey
Union County
la Grande
City reads revival of bridge project to serve Umatilla area
Residents of Mat District consider subscriptions to fund a street paving and bridge plan. W F Matlock and Fred Walters are reported to offer $1000 each to support a bridge if the city authorizes construction. Council action hinges on financing, with indebtedness limits potentially blocking progress.
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Oly
Umatilla
W. F. Matlock
Fred Walters
Edeh
Eity
Council
Business Houses Burned in Lewiston Fire
Fire last night destroyed the tailoring establishment of CEF Gibson & Co in a frame building owned by Harry Kettenbach, with $1500 loss insured for $1000. The adjoining shoe repair shop owned by C J Hill also burned. water damage caused most losses. Origin a mystery, as shop was closed and no one present. suspected cross wiring near front used for heating therm.
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Lewiston Lowes
Lewiston
CEF, Gibson & Co
Harry Kettenbach
C. J. Hill
Chicago Wheat Market and Marine Engineers’ Association Update
Chicago wheat market closes at 66 8, corn 44 8 8, oats 31 1 4. Pr A Jones serves as president. Washington notes Frank A Jones of San Francisco reelected head of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Delegates welcomed by the president.
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Chicago
Pr. A. Jones
Washington
Frank A. Jones
San Francisco
National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
County funds could earn income for Umatilla
The East Oregonian urges Umatilla county to use idle funds by bidding banks to use county deposits. It argues the 4 percent return could cover the county treasurer’s 1200 salary, saving taxpayers about 1200 yearly. Nez Perce county already uses bank bids, providing secured interest and bonds for depository banks.
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Hishyn Depository
Nant
Nez Perce
Idaho
Levene Prom
Umatilla
East Oregonian
Umatila
Bondi
Unatilla County
Two Victims May Recover From Armitedy Shooting
Reports from physicians say Mrs Gray is improving after Monday morning shooting. Heron Lafayette, initially feared fatally wounded, rested well and may recover if he continues to improve. Nevebaumer the shooter who killed himself will be buried after a brother’s arrival. Nicola Murdace who killed his wife was hanged this morning.
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Callfortifi
Schreiher A Brennan
Murdace
Manges
Jerey
Jin
Nicola Murdace
Jury finds Hapgood not guilty in topless town case
New York on January 14 heard Prosecutor Jerome discuss the alleged lewd article about Town Topless as to its justification and excuse. The jury later found Hapgood not guilty after testimony presented in court.
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New York
Noman Hiingood
Crlminglybel
Jerome
Hapgood
Mulky
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