Countess of Yarmouth to sue Earl over prior marriage claim
The Countess of Yarmouth formerly Alice Thaw of Pittsburg plans to sue her husband the Earl, claiming he was married at the time of their ceremony in Pittsburg and is physically unsound. He reportedly underwent a Scottish marriage years ago, then separated by mutual consent. the case, in London, could leave him poverty-stricken if he loses.
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Aliee Thaw
Unite
Ilas
London
United Press
Countess of
Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Paris
England
THAW JURY Is OUT
New York January 31 after Judge Dowling instructed the jury in the Thaw case they retired for deliberations at 11 80 am The charge was voluminous urging the jury to decide only if a crime was committed and not be swayed by the defendants character or speculative doubt The sole sanction is verdict based on crime not punishment
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New York
Attell Neill title fight on for tonight in San Francisco
In San Francisco on January 71 Neill reports readiness for the Attell Neill bout to weigh under 122 pounds. Referee to be named upon entrants. Preliminary by Kid Scaler and Johnny Murphy to start at 8:45 p.m.
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San Francisco
Attell-Neill
Neill
Kid Scaler
Johnny Murphy
Eagles Gather for Idaho Banquet Marking Fraternal Order's Anniversary
About 500 Eagles from Idaho and Utah communities including Pocatello Boise Glenns Ferry Nampa Shoshone American Falls Idaho Falls Blackfoot McCammon Bancroft Soda Springs Montpelier Ogden and Salt Lake will attend a grand banquet at Magle hall in Pocatello on February 6. Grand Worthy President Theodore A Bell of Napa Calif and Grand Treasurer Frank Herring of Indianapolis Ind will be honored guests as the Fraternal Order of Eagles marks its ninth year since founding and the Po ehtello seri e eighth anniversary.
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Pocatello
Boise
Glenn's Ferry
Nampa
Shoshone
American Falls
Idaho Falls
Blackfoot
McCammon
Bancroft
Soda Springs
Montpelier
Ogden
Salt Lake
Magle Hall
Theodore A. Bellor
Napa
Calif
Frank Herring
Indianapolis
Ind
Pocatello Tribune
Order of Eagles
Interest of Oregon Trust in Board of Trade building
The Oregon Trust company interest in the Board of Trade building, valued at 100000 dollars, was sold for 40000 dollars.
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Oregon Trust Company
Board of Trade
Hughes Makes Debate Visit Sets Presidential Pace
New York January 41 All doubt about Hughes position will end tonight when Hughes addresses the Republican Club of this city. Tomorrow he will likely be assured candidate for the Republican nomination and a major factor in politics. His speech is awaited with interest as he defines his national policy and stance toward Taft for comparison.
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New York
Hughes
Aretha
Republican Club
Elty
Taft
Police Confiscate Firearms Amid Insurgent Arrests
In Liston on January 31 police found and confiscated magazines of firearms and ammunition. More arrests are reported daily as Premier Franco appears to hold the upper hand with royal support. Several peers and deputies from the chambers have been arrested.
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Liston
Franco
Roosevelt’s Message Demands Federal Liability Law
Washington January 31 The message to Congress urges a new employers liability act aligned with the Supreme Court ruling, seeks government employee compensation, and supports Panama Canal labor protections. It condemns stock gambling and opposes abusive injunctions, urging tighter controls on interstate carriers and market manipulation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Panama Canal
Cloosevelt
Rooseveltian
Chicago
Capitol
Roosevelt
Bourne
Caremon
Congress
Wall Street
Schmitz Action Raises Protest Over Grazing
Umatilla County sheepmen protest Supervisor J H Schmitz action allowing Union County cattle to graze on the west side of the Blue Mountains from April 1 to May 15. Cattlemen obtain early access due to snow and feed shortages, while sheepmen expect reduced summer range and plan to appeal for reconsideration.
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Union County
Catlemen
Mac Mountains
Sheeepmen
Umatilla
Blue Mountains
Wenaha
J. H. Schmitz
Schmity
Union County Stockgrowe
Walla Walla
Schmitz
Umatilla County
Pope Ill With Sore Throat Delays Vatican Conference
In Rome on January 11 the pope was reported seriously ill with a sore throat and cold, losing his voice for now. The planned conference with American college representatives was postponed as the pope’s condition worsened, with gout contributing to his weakened condition.
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Rome
Retirement of Emergency Currency Issued in Panic
San Francisco Clearing House announces retirement of the last clearing house certificates issued as emergency currency during the recent financial panic. The total outstanding issue was about seven million dollars.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Clearing House Association
Clearing House
Fire at Echo Owl Saloon Causes $800 Loss
A fire blamed on a defective flue at the Owl saloon in Echo caused about $800 in damage this forenoon. Firemen arrived quickly but smoke and water damaged the judgling house above the saloon and some furniture. The Echo lumber company owned the building, and George Ireland ran the saloon. The fire was contained to prevent spread to nearby wooden structures.
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Echo
Echo Lumber Company
George Ireland
Insurance settlement after Debson residence fire
L Oldenburg of La Grande received a 3000 draft from Phoenix of Hartford after his Debson residence burned north of the river. Colonel J M Bentley and traveling adjustor Harvey Wells completed the full insurance payment promptly, Wells delayed briefly at Grant's Pass. Oldenburg praised the quick adjustment and settlement.
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Debson
L. Oldenburg
la Grande
Phoenix Company
Hartford
J. M. Bentley
Harvey Wells
Wells
Grant's Pass
Oldenburg
Cheap rate to park to Yellowstone from Salt Lake
Railroad line offers four trips through Yellowstone National Park, a week long, with side trips, likely cheaper this year than last season. D C Burley, Oregon Short Line passenger agent, recently returned from Chicago after meetings with Harriman era eastern officials to set rates.
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Yellowstone National Park
Salt Lake
Park
Pocatello Tribune
Burley
Oregon Short Line
Chicago
Harriman
Oregon Short Line Plans Cheaper Yellowstone Trip Rates
The Oregon Short Line will charge a similar overall price for Yellowstone tours this year while adding at least two extra side trips once the park is reached. Exact routes and any dollars saved have not been decided, but the aim is more sightseeing for the same money.
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Yellowstone
Park
Joe
Great Northern Freight Row Over Calf Born in Transit
A Great Northern freight dispute centers on a calf born during shipment of several cows from an Oklahoma farm. The farmer argues the calf would have reached destination sooner if trains ran faster, while the railroad seeks payment for the newborn.
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The
Great Northern
Oklahoma
Death in Woodburn: John Whitney’s suicide after violent incident
John Whitney, a respected Woodburn, Oregon citizen, died by self-inflicted gunshot yesterday. Earlier he helped three others kill a chicken hawk. upon returning home the party, Whitney slipped to the barn and killed Winns.
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John Whitney
Woodburn
Ore
Winns
Exposition Not Postponed for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Fair
Seattle January 31 1909 executive committee resolves Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will run June 1 to October 15 1909 at the planned Seattle site. New exhibits under construction include the agricultural and manufactures buildings with ample funds secured. Washington reports from Vice President McGraw and Director Reed indicate ongoing congressional support and a larger government space request.
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Seattle
Executive
Washington, D. C
John H. McGraw
Henry E. Reed
Congress
First Cold Weather Brings Chill To Pendleton Area
Pendleton records a near freezing night with official thermometers at one degree above zero while other areas dip deeper. Snow blankets Umatilla county wheat fields with light coverage aiding protection against freezing, as farmers note benefits from moist ground and light winds. Plumbers busy citywide as temperatures drop, with harsher readings in La Grande and North Powder.
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Pendleton
la Grande
North
Ponder
Umatilla County
Helix
Robber Steals $2000 From Pianist Wife in Hall
Mrs Joseph Hoffman wife of the famous pianist was robbed of a handbag containing money and jewels valued at $2000 while attending her husband recital at the Christian Science hall in San Francisco. The bag attached to her arm was cut from the seat beside her as the last number ended. the thief vanished without being detected.
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San Francisco
Joseph Hoffman
Christian Science Hall
Hermiston Land Open for 7000 Acres With Filings
Hermiston residents secured six tracts yesterday as 13 filings were made at La Grande Land Office. Seven were rejected for land outside the 7000 acre open area in townships 4 and 6 ranges 28 and 29. About 10 to 15 filings daily. 106 filings rejected this forenoon for lands not included. Remaining project lands to be opened later in spring with water soon, aiming to rotate and ensure crops this season.
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Umatilla
la Grande
Land Office
Hermiston
Dr. S. Strodecker
Thomas Marshall
F. G. Branecroft
J. H. Reed
Hugh Ll. Frazier
Robert E. Allen
Sand bed in Pleasant Valley holds promising silica value
Schaffer of Baker City, ranch near Pleasant Valley, recalls a sand bed on his property. He cut samples, had them assayed, and reported $114 silica. Portland Commercial Club offered $100 for a find meeting the 98 percent standard, which Schaffer doubts exists nationally. He shipped the Pleasant Valley sand and awaits results.
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Portland
Ehib
Schaffer
Barker City
Pleaseant Valley
Pleasant Valley
The
Herald
Commercial Club
Oriental Bank Fails to Open After Run
New York January 21 Oriental Bank which withstood the run yesterday failed to open its doors this morning A statement is promised by bank officials and a new report on its condition is awaited by depositors and investors alike
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New York
Oriental Bank
JURY ACQUITS PRATT IN GLENDALE BANK EMBEZZLEMENT
A Roseburg jury found Cashier Pratt of Glendale not guilty of embezzling Glendale State Bank funds. The trial revealed the bank maintained a peculiar bookkeeping system that complicated the case.
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Roseburg
Pratt
Glendale
Glendale State Bank
Ten Men Employed Cleaning Cars In City
Ten men, the largest number ever employed in cleaning cars in the city, work for the O R N cleaning passenger coaches of Spokane train Portland local and Pilot Rock Rock branch. Ten coaches cleaned nightly require full night labor while day inspection and repair crews have been reduced due to new air inspection system at mountain division.
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Spokane
Portland
Pilot Rock Rock
Umatilla
la Grande
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la Grarde
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