Trial reveals alleged falsified records in county case
In a lengthy proceeding the court heard claims of deliberate false findings by Blakley era experts and alleged improper cash handling in the county sheriff’s office. Key testimony identified Davis handwriting on ledgers and a $4400 discrepancy, with defense challenging linkage to the Taylor administration and seeking more time to investigate.
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Ceairt
Tiles
Chalfro
Blakley
Chargime Blakiey
Umatilla County
C. P. Davis
State of Green
William Blakley
Taylor
Davis
Fee
Colonel Raley
Davie
Davin
Usere
Buchanin
Ware
William Binkley
Thie County
Tomlin
C.F. Davis
Air
Sheriff Taylor
Igures
Raley
Murder conviction set for execution in June week
In Superior Court at Cambridge Judee Sherman sentences Charlon L. Tucker for the murder of Mia thel Page at Weston on March 1, 1904. Tucker is to be electrocuted during the week beginning June 160.
Government negligence blamed for Valencia disaster call
Pearce, manager of the Pacific Coast steamship line, says the United States government failed to provide life saving measures and coast guard support during the Valencia incident. He urges nearshore tug services with life saving gear and wireless telegraph links at the Straits of De Fuen to prevent future loss of life and to improve Canada United States maritime cooperation.
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Beattie
Wash
Pearce
Oki Goneyn
Pacific Coast Company
Valencia
United State Government
Congress
de Fuen
Vilencia
Canada
Merry lease on Golden Rule Hotel changes hands
J. K B. Cherry of Kweli n & Roberte real estate buys the lat held on the Golden Rule hotel from W. T. Parker who has run it under Peat Pear. Cherry will take management next week and will be secretary of the Building & Lain association, to be formed by Charles Moreh of the Mortman Abstract company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K B. Cherry
Kwelin & Roberte Rol Estate
Golden Bula
W. T. Parker
Cherry
Busine
Rome
Mr. Cherry
Puliding & Lain Osociation
Ty Charles Moreh
Mortman Abetract Company
Washington and Ohio Officials Face Action Over Alleged Standard Suit
Washington reports on Hepburn recommending action stemming from the Standard Oil inquiry. Ohio Attorney General Ellie hints at possible action if Hidley’s testimony supports it. Aliens granted longer work exemptions under the deficiency bill. Territorial Secretary Atkinson ordered back to Hawaii, and Gustave Stade dies of acute mania after an ice boat display attempt at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aqtorney General
Ohio
Agalma Standard
Atkinson
Hawaii
Cleveland
Ellie
Hidley
Washington
House
Ustave Stade
New York
White House
North Pole
Revolution in a town as peasants depose officials
A town lies half in flames as troops clash with revolutionists. Peasants from surrounding districts reinforce the revolutionaries who have deposed government officials and elected new leaders. Reports say mutiny among gallors at Vindivostok with fresh activity noted.
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Comauntey
Oywn
Gomel
Ruma
Thie
Kallors
Vindivostok
St. Petersburg
Linevitok
Gallors
Chicago Wheat Market Report and Washington Range Cattle Notice
Wheat prices quoted in Chicago with futures at 84 7 8 for wheat and 44 1 8 for corn and 31 1 4 for oats. Range cattle are reported in excellent condition in the Moses Lake Washington district with abundant range and feed for other types.
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Chicago
Moses Lake
Washington
Railroad Rate Bill Presented Amid Debate
In San Francisco on January 27 Captain Courles of the steamer Queen faced charges over the Valencia rescue attempt. Navy chiefs Jorgenson and Sullivan claimed no boat was launched. Courles denied the accusation, saying he would not have allowed the lifeboat even if volunteers urged it. The Queen had arrived from Victoria with 64 American sailors aboard.
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San Francisco
Courles
Queen
Victory
Valencia
HR. Jorgenson
D. J. Sullivan
Boatewaln
United States Navy
Cousing
Jorgenson
Sullivan
Jackson
Mike
Victoria
Sulivan
Bettie
Mare Island
Dewey
Manila
Navy
Slanses
Brady
O Brien
Marrett
First Carload of Pendleton Butter Shipped East
The first carload of butter from Pendleton is headed to Seattle. Packed in two pound bricks from the Blue Mountain Creamery, it totals over 40,000 pounds and is part of output from the Pendleton area. Consolidation of creameries in Union La Grande and Pendleton completes a company plan to establish two new cheese plants in Wallowa county to serve the eastern Oregon district.
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Seattle
EH. Fi. Jones
J. Hb, Agon Commision Company
Beattie
Grand Ronde Valley
Wallowa County
Union
la Grande
Oregon
Woolgowners Meeting Tackles Dipping Vats and Stock Inpector
A meeting of the Umatilla County woolgrowers at the Commercial Penetration parlors discussed dipping corrals and vats for Meacham or Kamela, considered a replacement for J E Bean as stock inspector, with Altino Knotts proposed. Sheepmen later pressed the county court to remove Inspector Bean, alleging incapacity, as Secretary Smythe and others questioned witnesses before a conclusion was reached.
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Toples
Umatilla
Alotino Knotts
J. E. Bean
Meacham
Kamela
J. Millis
OR. & SN
Dre. Hutchinson
Lants and Lytle
Association
Alan
Smythe Arove
Bean
Fin
Perry Gould
Herbert Boylen
Inspector Best
Inspector Bean
Mr. Boysen
Smythe
Bewn
Funeral Date Delayed For James Cameron Body
Due to shipping delays from San Bernardino the James Cameron funeral date is changed. M A Rader undertaker requested immediate shipment. remains held at St Marys Catholic church Monday at 9. Cremation at Helix with service at 11 Tuesday from J F P Me Bachern home.
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James Cameron
San Bernardino
M. A. Rader
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Helix
J. F P. Me Bachern
Preliminary Gymnasium Entertainment Planned as Benefit
Entertainment plans set to mimic last spring show with gymnastic acts and songs to raise funds. Proceeds aim to clear about $250 remaining debt from gymnasium equipment. Committees report $496 collected recently from subscriptions. A late February date is targeted for the event benefiting the Commercial association gymnasium.
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Tntent
Commercial Association
W Fe
Bram
Wong
Tnatructor Wilson
KR. W. Riiner
Flour Trust Moves to Raise San Francisco Prices
A San Francisco report says a millers and grocers combine has ordered higher flour prices. The Globe, American and Del Monte mills allegedly issued orders to grocers to raise prices by about 60 cents per barrel starting January 25. Department stores may enter by selling Oregon and Washington flour to undersell regular grocers, with the State Grocers' Association implied to back the move to boost profit on flour.
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Oregon
Washington
Combine
State
San Francisco
Globe, American
del Monte
River rapids repair urged for year-round navigation
Mayor Edward Shepperd of Kennewick remanded a memorial prepared by the local Commercial club for Senator Ankeny in Congress. The plea urges immediate government appropriation to clear Homley and Umatilla rapids on the Columbia River to restore navigation, estimating 4000 to 5000 dollars spent now could allow year-round river steamers to navigate at low water.
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Edward Shepperd
Kennewick
N. G. Blalock
Commercial Club
Senator Ankeny
Congress
Walla Walla
Independent Candidate for County Recorder Nominating Prims
Darnell Will Te, a well known school teacher, announces as an independent candidate for county recorder at the April 26 nominating primaries. He will file his petition soon and, allied to no machine, presents himself as a liberal minded, energetic candidate with one arm. He is from the south of Pendleton and currently in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnell
County Recorder
Hie
Pendleton
Cornell
Mangy horses menace range near East Umanltla project
A large band of mangy ponies roams the northern county range near the East Umanltla government Irrigation project. Stockmen report the small ponies are exhausted and appear abandoned, likely turned out by owners to die, prompting complaints about their presence on the range.
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Tare
Umanltla
Three Die In Richardson Hotel Fire in Tanwell Jan 27
A morning blaze at the Richardson hotel in Tanwell leaves at least three dead. Bodies recovered include Mrs Pipsle of Boston, Mrs Denoean of Franklin Falls NH, and John Teggers of Manchester NH. Others may be trapped in the ruins.
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Tanwell
Mane
Richardson Hotel
Mra Pipsle
Boston
Tessle Denoean
Franklin Falls
N. H
John Teggers
Manchester
S. H
Rutins
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