Milton girl dies after carbolic acid act suicide
17 year old Benicia Coe of Milton daughter of Mr and Mrs 8 K Coe ends life at home by carbolic acid. Overstudy and worry about school work given as motive. She was a Columbia College student and popular in Milton. Funeral planned for Milton tomorrow with relatives from La Grande attending.
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Ami
K. Coe
Columbia College
Benicia Coe
8. K. Coe
Milton
M. E. South
Frazier
J. F. Campbell
la Grande
Campbell
Post Office Inspector Checks Irrigon Postmaster
Special agent William Troensegaard visited Irrigon to audit the post office. He counted stamps examined ledgers and found the postmaster, who also runs a newspaper at the old stand, is conducting business properly.
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William Troensegaard
Post Office Department
Irrigon
Pp. m
Tr Yigon
Ellis Bill Aids Desert Entrymen Relief Extension
Congressman W. R. Ellia introduces a House bill aiding desert land entrymen affected by floods and washouts. The measure extends final proof deadline to April 1, 1910 and land reclamation deadline to October 1, 1908, addressing delays in eastern Oregon's district. A Washington dispatch notes the bill’s introduction and aims.
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W. R. Ellia
Oregon
Washington Dispatch
Elis
Fills
Lurlines Captain Drops Dead At Wheel
Captain B E W Larkin of the Lurline collapsed and died at the wheel while navigating the Madison Street bridge draw. The pilotless vessel remained under way and passed through to open water before the crew discovered the captain's death.
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Lurline
Portland
Jun
BE. W. Larkin
Astoria
Madison Street
Reclamation time extensions for desert land entries in Umatilla County
The period for reclaiming lands under desert land entries in Umatilla County Oregon is extended. If the entryman can show that unusual floods hindered reclamation the extension runs to October 1 1909 with final proof deadline moved to April 1 1919.
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Umatitla
Oregon
Department of the Interior
Mental Experts Testify on Thaw Mind in Trial
European physicians testify on Thaw’s mentality at various life stages. Dr. Bing ham of Pittsburg cites unreality in childhood at the Tombs. Dr. Wells of London notes a 1899 mental disturbance observed in Thaw at Claridges. Additional witnesses discuss recurrent insanity and corroborating nursing testimony.
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Europe
New York
Harry Thaw
Charles F. Bingham
Pittsburg
Sidney Ruddell Wells
London
Thaw
Claridges
Littleton
Wella
Lillian McBride
Devonshire Hospital
Wells
Frederick J. Burton Brown
Rome
Calhoun Returns to San Frances After Floating Pi Hom Deal
Patrick Calhoun and Mrs Calhoun with a niece returned to San Frances. The trip enables $5,000,000 for street railway improvements. He confirmed selling $3,500,000 in preferred stock, with $1,000,000 already disposed of, totaling $6,000,000 available.
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Calhoun
San Frances
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Vanderbilt Girl Becomes Countess in New York Wedding
At high noon Gladys Vanderbilt wed Count Laszlo Szechenyi in a simple ceremony in New York. Archbishop Farley received an apostolic benediction from the pope, and the nuptials were performed by Man Ger La Velle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gladys Vanderbilt
Laszlo Szechenyi
Mansiger la Velle
Farley
Latham Missing as Ruef Case Seeks Deposition
San Francisco reports that Aler Latham Ruef's chauffeur remains unfound. The prosecution's bid to appoint a deposition commission was withdrawn as Ruef claims no knowledge of Latham's whereabouts.
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San Francisco
Aler Latham
Ruef
Latham
Standard Of Case Set for Hearing in Chicago and Alton
Chicago officials set a hearing date for the Standard Oil case against the Chicago and Alton Railway. Proceedings are scheduled for February, with details to be announced.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton
Revolvers Stolen in Armory Raid at Bellingham
Thieves broke into the Bellingham armory in Washington on Sunday and stole revolvers valued at $60. Police pursue leads as the inventory loss is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Wash
Lillian Nordica To Wed Third Time To George Young
Opera soprano Lillian Nordica plans a third marriage to George Washington Young a New York club man and multimillionaire as the engagement is announced. Andrew Carnegie has sent Arthur...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Lillian Nordica
George Washington Young
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Arthur
Registration Progress for Coming Primaries
Three weeks into registration 600 voters have qualified. Registry officers send weekly reports to the clerk. Nelson forwards lists to the secretary of state and voters receive initiative bill materials. Outside precincts show faster registration than two years ago. Books stay open until 16 days before the primaries on April 11. After primaries, voting registration resumes for the June election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regiata Yon
Clark Nelson
Secretary of State
Ventera
Nelson
Darker City Sensation From Miniterial Association
A Baker City ministerial circular accuses city and county officials of corruption. Specific charges name Judge Smith and Mayor Johns drinking before a Harvey Brown memorial service, a jailed prisoner accusing Smith of intoxication, and lax behavior by youths and street activities. Mayor Johns did not deny recent drinking and slot play.
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Smith
Circuit Court
Johns
Haber City
Ore
Oregon
Harvey Brown
Officinla
Baker City
Judge Smith
Gambling Trio to Plead Tomorrow in Circuit Court
Swaggart Ogg and Sellers waived examination and will plead tomorrow at 9 oclock. They and Joseph Hanga charged with robbing Miller George store at Echo will appear in court. The Stoessel damage suit against Laing and Russell was dismissed by non-suit in the same session.
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Swaggart
Ogg
Sellers
Libertty
Keeeph Hanga
George and Miller
Wil
Jester Swaggart
Ab Ogg
Jesse Sellers
Walved
J. H. Raley
Lberty
Joseph Hanga
Miller & George
Echo
Haaga Ie
Colonel Raley
James A. Fee. Stoessel
Emil Stoessel
Laing & Russell
Birch Creek
D. W. Bailey
Will M. Peterson
Geer in Baker City for congressional nomination work
Hon. T. T. Geer ex-governor and ex-editor of the Pendleton Tribune visits Baker City to set up his fences for the congressional nomination in the district. He is well acquainted with locals and meeting warm friends, the Baker City Democrat reports.
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T. T. Geer
Oregon
Pendleton Tribune
Geer
Baker City
Democrat
Charles Eastman Dies at Bell Ingham From Wounds
Charles Eastman died at Bell Ingham from bullet wounds after Eastman fired at police attempting arrest. He was killed when an officer fired back, ending the confrontation with a single bullet. Poligemin Dunham is identified as the officer involved.
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Charles Eastman
Bell Ingham
Poligemin Dunham
Eastman
Policeemin
Delays in Land Fraud Cases Prolong Proceedings
Portland, Jan 27. After the Hall Hays case likely ends Friday a further postponement in land fraud cases is anticipated. Judge Hunt will conference with Heney Becker and himself as to travel and procedure. Herman land fraud indictment next on docket. Mays resumes testimony detailing his legal dealings with Steiner. Meldrum’s eligibility as a witness blocked due to his felon status.
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Heney
San Francisco
Hunt
Montana
Becker
F. P. Mays
Portland
Hall-Hays
Herman Land
Hermann
Washington
Frank P. Mays
Steiner
Mays
Helley
Henry Meldrum
Meldrum
Graingrowers Seek Lower Wheat Freight Rates
Graingrowers plan to press executive committee for reduced grain freight rates from $3.15 to $2.60 per ton to Portland. Meeting postponed final decision until March annual meeting. Association also to rebuy grain sacks and aims to raise $125,000 in sacks purchases. President C A Barrett notes county farmers saved about $50,000 last year through cooperative purchases.
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Graingrowers' Association
Portland
Pres. C. A
Organized labor loses hard battle in Erdman Act case
Washington January 27 The Supreme Court ruled that the Erdman act provision prohibiting railroads engaged in interstate commerce from discriminating against employees who belong to labor unions is unconstitutional.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Grain firms undersell after acco ctation action
The report notes that Bers secured sacks at a lower price than others who purchased from grain companies. Mr Barrett states that the ace action prompted the companies to reduce their asking price, lowering potential earnings compared with what they might have obtained otherwise.
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Bers
Mr. Barrett
Accoctation
Idaho Brewery Bought by Laatz and Roesch Pair
Fred Laatz and Will Roesch, Jr. purchase Grangeville Idaho brewery and equipment from Joseph Basler. Transfer set for February 15 with both buyers moving to Grangeville to run the business. Basler sold after three years, citing lack of personal attention. William Roesch, experienced brewer, will supervise initial operations.
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Fred Laatz
Will Roesch
Grangeville
Joseph Basler
Idaho
William Roesch
Mr. Lants
Mr. Basler
Funeral of Dr Johnson G A R Leads Last Rites
Funeral services for the late Dr Bp B Johnson were held at 2 pm from the family home on the north bank. Rev W L Van Nuys of the Presbyterian church officiated and interment followed at Olney cemetery. G A R members arranged details, Kit Carson post attended, pallbearers chosen from their ranks, and a firing squad from company L delivered a three volley salute.
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Dro BP B. Johnson
W. L. van Nuys
Presbyterian Church
Olney Cemetery
Kit Carson Post
Grand Army
Company L
Southern Pacific Plans Major Fill At Brimstone Canyon Bridge
The Southern Pacific will spend 100000 to fill the tall Brimstone canyon bridge near Leland with decomposed granite. A 50 man crew, multiple teams, donkey engines, and several construction engines will work for about a year. The bridge, among the system’s highest, has burned twice and caused company trouble. The granite fill and a concrete water passage opening are expected to prevent further issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Brimstone Canyon
Leland
Medford Southern Oregonian
Knights of Pythias Smoke In At Odd Fellows Building
The Damon lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias will host a smoker for members and invited friends in the lodgeroom of the Odd Fellows building. A vaudeville troupe from the Star theater will perform and clams will be served. All members are invited to attend.
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Damon Lodge No. 4
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows Building
Star Theater
Order
Portrait collection from Washington Post to tour Oregon
M A Pottinger visits the city this week and will lecture on masonry tonight. He represents the Washington Post and offers an exclusive set of the official portraits of U S presidents. Only 119 sets have been assigned to Oregon, making the collection rare.
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M. A. Pottinger
City
Washington, D. C
Post
United States
Oregon
Three Major Fires Sweep U S With Heavy Losses
Three fires within hours caused over 1.5 million dollars in losses. Baltimore Standard Oil tanks burned amid gale with one dead reported. Portland Maine fire in business district hit near 500,000. by 3 45 a m under control. Chicago Dunns printing works fire killed one firefighter, injured three. flames spread to Florence hotel and damaged corn exchange. about 660000 gallons of oil consumed.
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Baltimore
Portland
Chicago
W. P. Dunn & Co
Florence
New Corn Exchange
Smallpox at Castle Rock Quarantines Indian Camp
Smallpox broke out at Castle Rock on the Oregon short line near 14 miles west. The county physician and sheriff were summoned from Heppner. One well defined case led to quarantine of the outfit, vaccination of all nearby, and dismissal of school. Irrigon irrigator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Rock
Here
Heppner
Japanese Spies Fail In San Francisco Map Burglary
Two would be burglars, suspected as Japanese spies, attempted to breach the San Francisco National Guard armory within 24 hours while guarding valuable state defense maps. Sentries fired in a fusillade, one hat blown off, and guards strengthened after the second failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guards
San Princisco
San Francisco
Wood Market Slump Hits Mountain Dumps Hard
In Umatilla and Walla Walla counties a mild winter and financial panic collapse the wood market. Prices fall from 5.50 to 4 per cord, dumps at mountain stations overflow, little movement, and choppers go for 1 per cord after months of scarcity.
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Umatilla
Willa Walla
Kamela
Meacham
Gools
Score
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GOD
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Simlays
Civic Purity Committee
Storsses
Priday
Idaho Brewery
DR. Johnson
G. A. KR
P. Smoker
Washington Post
Dur
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