Tix Receipts Unregistered in Court Dramas
Chow in court toom gradually dwindled as the proceedings revived by an objection. The State objected to admitting receipts from the sheriff’s office since Mr Davin left it, but the court ruled they could be admitted as bearing upon an expert's report. J W Minloney testified to identify a deposit slip made in 1901 by Mr Funk for Plataoeder & Mingrr.
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Davin
J. W. Minloney
Funk
Plataoeder & Mingrr
Davis Denies for sure in county case testimony
Davis faces cross examination as he contends no one admits erasing the first number in entry F114.06 causing a $100 county loss. The scene centers on conflicting explanations while state attorneys largely stay quiet during Davie’s testimony amid the cross examination.
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Dude Fee
Davie
Tax receipts and tedious cross examination at Civic trial
The defense spent a dull forenoon recounting tax receipts not entered in the collection register. Davie produced receipts and county court reports while jurors examined each item. The scene wore on as witnesses spoke, court officers dozed, and counsel pressed for a recess.
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Davie
Davin
Foe
Court Recess Delays Admitted Real Estate Sale Testimony
In a courtroom at Etapa the administrator's real estate sale proceeded after a recess from 10:00 to 10:30. J W Maloney of Savings Bank testified about deposit slips, including one for Platsoe der & Minger dated November 6, 1901. The court admitted receipts up to the expert's report, noting the balance mattered for the case against the defendant. Davis testified to first information of possible shortage on July 1. The cross seems to continue on page 6.
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Court House
Etepa
Aihough
J. W. Maloney
Saving's Bank
Colonel Raley
Davie
Mr. Maloney
Maloney
Platsoeder & Minger
Funk
Sute
Davin
Phelps
Raley
Davis
Supreme Court Decides Rehearing Denials and Arson Convictions
The Oregon Supreme Court issued decisions on January 10 noting denial of rehearings for Moses Taylor convicted of arson and Grover Martin's appeal, with Martin’s 10 year sentence for killing O N Preston in Milton. Other Baker County cases reversed mortgage foreclosures and tithe clearances, plus a divorce-related matter amid arson and testimony motives.
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Grover Martin
N. Preston
Pronancer
Mesa Taylor
Oregon
Elsie le Mount Ve
Taylor’s Mart
Dr. Fulton
Milton
O. N. Preston
Freewater
Ore
Preston
Head-on Collision Near Columbia Falls Narrowly Kills Four
A head-on crash occurred one mile west of Columbia Falls Mort between Great Northern Oriental Limited westbound No 1 and eastbound passenger No 2. Four crew deaths including firemen and Conductor Quinn, plus five passengers injured. Fire reported out in wreckage. Wreckage destroyed, wires down. Crews leaped from Whitefield Montana. Names given: Fireman Harrison Linley, Express Messenger Wirebacker, Injured Reynolds Arnold Quinn Drady.
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Spokane
Columbia Falls
Mort
Great Northern Oriental Limited
Passager
Quinn
Whitefield
Mont
Harrison
Linley
Expres
M. Reynolds
Arnold
Drady
Hepburn Railroad Rate Bill Debate Opens in House
Townsend opened the debate arguing the opposition seeks to discredit the administration and restrain regulation. He warned corporations that further blocking railroad legislation will anger the people and that the bill offers a remedy for evils. Adamson followed for the Democrats as Taft seeks action against Pacific Mail for blocking freight to affect canal issues. Beveridge reported statehood bill favorably. nominations and funeral expenses for Senator Mitchell noted.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Townsend
Adamson
Georgia
Pacific Mal Steamship Company
Deliberae Res
Stevens
Taft
San Francisco
Panama
Morani Suegeets
Senate
Beveridge
Committee On Territories
House
Valencia Investigation Seeks Help After Wreck
In a Valencia inquiry, elder survivor Louis Allison says calm days allowed boats to be launched but blame is laid on the two landing parties for not aiding the wrecked steamer. Albert Willis corroborates. Reverend Horton questions why incompetent seamen boarded ships and why life saving gear was so poor, as inspectors’ demonstrations in court draw attention.
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Albert Willis
Allison
Fletcher Horton
Bishop Oretlly Recovers After Long Illness
Baker City Jan 29 The Right Rev Col Relisus Diahoy of eastern Oregon returned home after five months away due to serious illness. He was ill in Perth then California under a physician’s care. He spent time in San Angelo and southern California before arriving in Baker City from Los Angeles.
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Baker Cly
Relisus
Diahoy
Oremon
Baker City
Perth
California
San Angeleyw
Los Angeles
Poor Men Killed in Seaboard Train Collision Near Columbia
Norfolk Va Jan 30 The Seaboard Air Line reports a collision near Columbia South Carolina this morning killing four trainmen outright and badly injuring others. It is reported two more were killed.
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Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line
Columbia
Steamer Cascade Burned Near Midnight
Fire swept the steamer Cascade as it carried crew from Vancouver to the halibut banks. Captain Fulton and the Steeping Crow narrowly escaped as the upper works ignited at midnight from an unknown origin. The tightwatch alerted the sleeping crew in time to prevent a total loss.
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Seattle
Fulton
Varcouver
British Sailors Shot at Port After Refusal to Halt
Royal January 30 report says two British seamen were killed when unable to understand soldiers warning orders as they landed from their ship at the city. The shooting occurred despite attempts to communicate, and authorities begun inquiries into the incident.
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Royal
Murder of Two American Mineowners Near Engsoneda
The steamship Curacao brings word of two rich American mineowners murdered by Mexican guides near Engsoneda. The miners were shot in the back. the guides fled and have not been found. The incident occurred near Engsoneda and has shocked the mining community.
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San Francisco
Curacao
Engsoneda
American Livestock Association Formed United Stockgroups
Stockgrowers John Interests of Denver report that the American Stockgrowers and the National Live stock associations merged unanimously to form the American Livestock Association Murdo Mackensie was chosen president in the consolidation January 80 denotes the date of the meeting in Denver and the union positions the new body will pursue coordinated policies and advocacy for the livestock industry
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Stockgrowers John Interests
Denver
The
American Stockgrowers
National Livestock Associations
T the
American ‘Livestock Association
Murdo Mackensie
Embezzler Pleaded Guilty in Terre Haute Bank Case
Gustave A. Couseman former Vigo National Bank cashier in Terre Haute pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling forty thousand dollars. The case unfolded in Indianapolis with the plea entered this morning.
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Indianapolis
Gustave A. Couseman
Vigo National Bank
Terre Haute
Fruilty
Mendelesohn Sentenced to Death by Revolutionary Party
After Ills Sento. Herlin Jan 20 Mendelesohn the German financier has been sentenced to death by the revolutionary party for negotiating hans for the Russian government. He has hired a bodyguard.
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Herlin
Mendelesohn
Revolutionary Party
Hans
Governor orders state employees to reject railroad passes
Springfield AL Jan 30 The governor has ordered all state employees under his control to not accept railroad passes. The directive aims to curb perks and potential conflicts of interest among public workers.
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Springfield
Registration boom as voters enroll for nearby precincts
Registration activity surges in the county clerks office as out of town voters register locally. Clark Nelson reports numbers by precincts with Pendleton totals and city precinct counts. books close April 10 for primaries.
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Iendlbeton
Elrent
Clark Nelson
Regiatry
Adams
Allen
North Athena
South Athena
Cottonwood
Beha
Encampment
Pairview
Ferndale
Fulton
Gilliland
Helix
Hogue
Holdman
Juniper
North Milton
South Milton
Mountain
McKay
Pilot Rock
Prospect
South Reservation
Ruddock
Ukiah
Umatilla
Union
Weston
East Weston
Yoakum
Widow Springs
Milton
Athena
Pendleton
North Pendleton
East Pendleton
South Pendleton
Raley Homestead Sold At Referee's Partition Sale
The Raley homestead of 320 acres two miles northwest of Fort sold for 915700 in a referee's partition sale. Parcels included 40 acres to A F Raley for 1380, 40 to B F Raley for 1250, 180 to Frank Corea for 8250, 40 to A J Cleghorn for 9000, 40 to C J Ward for 1600, and a strip for road to F W Andrews for 250. The sale was on courthouse steps and overseen by referee Charles H Carter.
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Raley
Fort
Jonathan Raley
A. F. Raley
B. F. Raley
Frank Corea
A. J. Cleghorn
C. J. Ward
FW. Andrews
Court House
Charles H. Carter
Appointment of John Bryant as stock Inspector shocks woolgrowers
John Bryant of Cayuse has been appointed stock inspector for Arnu ld County, replacing Joby Bean who resigned at the county court inquest. The move surprised many Woolgrowers who had endorsed Alonso Knotts. supporters say Bryant is competent, though he is not a sheep owner. The court acted yesterday, possibly reflecting a judge's suggestion amid injured feelings about the rejected recommendation. The report also notes the US Supreme Court refused leave for Leonard Imboden and J A Hill to file habeas corpus petitions in a bank wrecking case. they remain jailed for 10 years in the Colorado penitentiary.
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John, Bryant
Cayuse
Arnuld
Joby LE. Bean
Bryant
Alonso Kootts
Li Clo
Reyant
Aind
Bain
Gryant
Supreme Court of the United States
Leonard Imboden
J. A. Hill
Garfield Promises to Eliminate Jury and Protect Confidences
Chicago January 20. Charles C. Dawes testified Garfield assured the packers nothing would be used to injure them and that disclosures would be kept confidential. Krauthoff testified Garfield implied immunity in April 1904 talks. Testimony followed failure to reach an agreement to eliminate the jury as Dawes and Krauthoff recount interactions at the Chicago Club.
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Garfield
Packers—Commissionier
Chicago
Charles C. Dawes
Packers
Loula Krauthoff
Armour
Krauthoff
Comptroller
Homebound Bentleys Note Sunny Umatilla After California Trip
John M. Bentley returns from a three week visit to Modesto and Stockton California praising Umatilla County climate. He jokes about immigration plans to bring new residents, mentions Archie Sutherland and his wife, and notes his brother’s son Spencer Bentley plans California travel for two weeks to marry.
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John M. Bentley
California
Modesto
Stockton
Mr. Bentley
Foxx
Umatilla
B. C
Tm Digempion
Archie Sutherland
Archie
R. Hy Bentley
Nora
Spencer Pentley
Oskliid
Cyl
Umatilla County
Orders From Distant Points Reach Boston Store
In the past few days two orders arrived at the Boston Store from far distant points due to depopulation. One order came from Silver Bow Nebraska for spehira that had been advertised. The other was a sale of clothes received from a Jap at Pocatello Idaho.
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Boston
Eat Oregonian
Pocatello
Idaho
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Hepburn Railroad
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Congress
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Hawaii
Willam J. Robinson
Surveyor General of
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William FR. Graham
Customs
District of San Diego
Frank W. Barnes
Nesnayer
Calvin EE. Vilas
Mitchell
United States
John H. Mitchell
Portland
Valencia
Oretlly
South Carolina
Cascade
Raley Homestead
John Bryant
Bean
Knotts
Conor Vestenbay
Ony Garfield
Calipornia
John Bentley
Lomedort
Paden Noennen
Luydlorda
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