Woman’s suicide linked to forbidden love in Oregon
Georgia Pierce of Pendleton shot herself around 11 PM, firing a .22 at her left breast with a revolver. Letters found addressed to Ed Emerson and Sylvester Grant reveal passion for lovers while her husband T J Pierce and others resided on Jefferson Street. Coroner and officers attended, but no inquest was ordered. husband notified.
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Mia
Georgia Pierce
T. J. Pierce
Ed Emerson
Sylvester Grant
W. , Colewas
Ralph Folaom
Helix
Mr. Pierce
Pierce
Ed Emerson Wise
Pines
Pieror
Sylvester
Georgia
Tragic death inquiry set aside as husband arrives home
Etim Massey and GEORGIA PIERRE are named in a Salem mystery. T J Pierce, widower of the deceased, returns from Helix on the W and C.H. train after learning of his wife's death. He pleads no inquest and will delay funeral plans until relatives are notified. Body held at Baker & Folsom parlors. Pierce previously worked at Carney & Kennedy livery. a love letter from Helix shows affection for his wife.
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Etim Massey
Salem
Oregon
Georgia Pierre
T. J. Pierce
Baker & Folsom
Pierce
Carney & Kennedy
Aire
Pierve
Helle
Nod
Misery and boundary dispute rise in Oregon claim hearing
Portland July 24. Testimony before the committee probing Washington’s claims on Oregon’s northern boundary cited Oregon sovereignty and fishing grounds valued around 1,000,000 between Three Tree Point and the ocean. State official Van Dyken testified that 1,000,000 dollars of fishing grounds were involved and questioned who owns the coastline under 1869 Congress provisions. In Wyoming Natrona County, Sheriff’s home-inspection led to Ed Lee being linked to the theft of 144 horses shipped by train after inspection. Lee was arrested while deputy sheriff and later escaped from custody.
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Columbia
Vick
Portland
State of Washington
Oregon
State Plan
van Dyken
Three Tree Point
Ocean
United Iiiter
Aden
Congresmm Payeul
Macdonald
Washington
KH. &. Taylor
Lander
Wyo
TL. B. Menderson
Webb
Natrona County
Ed Lee
Lee
Elam Sells Milton Mills to Raymond in Milestone Deal
Milton July 26 Special. Raymond, a prominent financier, takes direct charge of the Peacock and Baghe milling properties in Milton after purchasing from J. le Elam and associates. The two mills are among eastern Oregon’s largest, with about $100000 in cash and property involved. The deal unites Raymond with partners, to operate the Peacock and Baghe mills. The Eagle mill later investments bolster Blam fortune and regional milling capacity. Two Chinese Reforms Berlin July 26 report government plans to end queues and foot binding as part of broader reforms.
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Kagho Anil Poaenek Mills
Worth
Soktty Woh
Alam
Oregon
Raymond
Milton
Wallin Wola Millet
J. le Elam and Associates
Peacock
Baghe Milling
Dew
Bagh
Planta
Ltda UN
Peacock Mille
Blam
Eagle Mill
Berlin
Directors Attend St Paul Meeting In Coming West
William Trockefeller and WH Rogers were among directors present at a St Paul meeting in Coming West New York on July 26. Another director denied rumors of a Dye extension. The plant sale and original expansion plan were confirmed as initially outlined.
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New York
William Trockefeller
WH. HH. Rogers
St. Paul
Direcor
Battle at Cameron Dam Ends in Deaths and Firefight
At Cameron Dam on the Thorn Apple river a clash between the sheriff, six militiamen, and the Diets family erupts as officers try to arrest John Dietz for three years of defying the Micheipp Boom company. Dietz, on a stump, vows to fight until his rifle is empty. his family backs him with loaded guns. The officers open fire. Dietz, his son Clark, and possibly other Diets members are fatally wounded, while the family remains defiant.
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New Richmond
Win
Cameron Dam
Thorn-Apple River
John Diets
Micheipp
Wim
Diete
Dietz
Dietk
Clark
Dietwes
Prosecution of Standard Elevator Trust Reopens
Washington reports the elevator trust case against Peavy elevators and Pacific union lines is reopened for future testimony after ICC decision. Western roads request postponement while prosecutors seek to revise impacts of the Plumbaugh rule. Milwanker trial to test propeller revolutions for speed.
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Chicago
Lnte Healy
Bethred
Plumphrey
Morriton
Sullivan
Letator
Union Pavific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Quotations Are Property Court Ruling Upholds Chamber Rights
In St Paul on July 26 the district court issued a permanent injunction restraining Edwarde Woods and Company from using the Chamber of Commerce quotations. The firm expelled him and he resisted. The decision declares the quotation to be exclusive property of the Chamber of Commerce.
Pardon For Weaver Amid Paralyzing War News
Governor Chamberlain pardoned James Weaver of Morrow County, serving a life term, after eight years in prison. The pardon follows evidence of extenuating circumstances and broad support from officials and residents. Confederate veterans reunion underway in Ardmore, with General Galt presiding and a joint session planned in the afternoon.
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Salem
Chamberlain
James Weaver
Morrow County
Weaver
Ah Mensure
Indian Territory
Ardmore
J T
John Z. Galt
Confederate Memorial Association of
Stilwell AL Russell
Lord Barrington to Hang Trial Halted by Supreme Court
Jefferson City July 2. Today was set for the hanging of F Seymour Barrington alias Lord Barrington for the murder of James P McCann. The execution did not occur as the case goes before the US Supreme Court on a writ of error. Barrington, a wealthy leisure seeker, claimed English estates and Melrose cattle ownership, married Grace Cochran of Kansas City before a divorce. McCann, a St. Louis horseman, was murdered on June 18, 1902.
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Jeefferron City
F. Seymour Birrington
Bar- Tingon
James PL McCann
United States Supreme Court
Barrington
St. Louis
Melrose Canle
Grace Cochrane
Kansas
Lord" Barrington
McCann
McConn
Petition to add regular Pendleton Walla Walla passenger train
Local residents of east Umatilla County plan to petition Spokane Branch O R & N officials for a year round regular passenger train between Pendleton and Walla Walla. They cite heavy delays on the mixed train and growing harvest travel, arguing regular service would be profitable and meet community needs while reducing talk of electrification.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Spokane
Willam McMurray
Umatilla
Wrallick Walla
Ine
Og,r, & NL
Pendleton-Spokane
Walla
King Receives Delegates from Interparliamentary Union
In London on July 24 the King received the delegates of the Interparliamentary Union in a formal audience. The event followed a day of diplomatic courtesy and discussions on parliamentary cooperation.
McCarty's Plant Burned Destruction of Statistical Publication
Louie P. McCarty publisher of the Statistician and Economist suffered a major loss when the Pacific Printing plant in San Jose burned yesterday, destroying his valuable statistics and plates. The fire followed the San Francisco earthquake, leaving the veteran publisher heartbroken as he was en route to San Jose to inspect plans for extensive additions to his long running work. He was notified by wire in Walla Walla and expressed irreparable sorrow over the ruin of a life’s work.
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San Jose
Cal
Pacific Printing
Louie P. McCarty
The
Statistichin and Economist
Pendleton
San Francisco
McCarty
Oregonian
Band Concerts Planned Using Celebration Fund
After much discussion arrangements are in place for a weekly band concert series starting Friday, August 3 at Court House Square. The Fourth of July surplus funds will finance the Eagles band at 40 per concert for 16 players, with programs each week and chairs provided by County Judge Gillis. If funds allow, concerts may extend to five weeks with possible continuation into September depending on reception.
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Court Hose Square
A. I. Kilecht
Eagles
Kileht
C. C. Sharp
Court House Square
Court House
Gillisand
Court Hous
Sharp
Contempt action against Cleveland mayor over rail line
Mayor Johnson faced a contempt citation for defying an injunction to stop tearing up tracks of the Consolidated Street railways. The Three-for trolley line laid tracks amid ongoing court deliberations. The court delayed ruling until Friday and ordered a suspension of Fulton street work while awaiting decision.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Consolidated Street Railways
Municipal Company i
Fulton Street
American delegates welcomed at court by King Edward
London July 94 Bryan Bartholdt and other American delegates to the Interparliamentary union were received at court today at the king's request, presented by Reid. The king had previously given Bryan a private audience.
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Edward
London
Bryan
Bartholdt
Interparliamentary Union
Reid
Federal court session in Nickell Till case near verdict
Portland July 26 The Nickell Till matter concluded in federal court with a jury likely to hear late afternoon. Henney says Horace McKinler, alleged father of SK DD Puteri, faced swindling charges tied to Shanghai brokorage of flow.
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Portland
Henney
Horice Mckinler
Shanghai
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