Haywood trial begins with charges against Moyer Pettibone Simpkins
The Haywood trial opened with prosecutor Hawley accusing Moyer Pettibone Simpkins and others of the Steunenberg murder. He alleged Western Federation leaders planned crimes across Idaho Colorado and Wyoming since 1899. Witnesses described explosive and violent acts as part of a broader conspiracy led by Orchard.
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Boice
Haywood
Howley
Acceused
Moyer
Pettivone
Simpkins
Steunenberg
Middle West
Idaho
Colorado
Wyoming
Hawley
Western Federation
Orchard
Lvaders
Stunenberg
Herriran
Hieunenberg Residence Seen From Distance in November
A witness described observing the Hieunenberg residence during November, using field glasses to watch the house while Orchard reportedly attracted comment by his actions.
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Hieunenberg
Orchard
More Water 15 Wanted at La Grande Artesian Well
La Grande June 4 Miller and West well diggers return to the city with a drilling rig to determine if the U N artesian flow decline is due to source diminution or clogging. They argue further digging and pipe cleaning could restore a prior high water discharge.
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la Grande
Miller & West
Miller & Wert
Fleeting Shot Sparks Eight Years In Penitentiary
La Crosse June 4 Fred Ryner was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary by Judge T H Crawford after he pleaded guilty to shooting City Marshal John W Whlden six weeks ago in a street gun fight Ryner saving trial costs and presumed lighter punishment than a trial verdict of guilty would have yielded
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J. W Wahlen
la Cgrande
Fred Ryner
John W. Whlden
T. H. Crawford
Ryner
Harmful Pomes Explode in City Park
Two bombs described as harmless for a prank exploded under a crowded tree in a park. No injuries reported but passengers and crews were frightened. Police suspect the act was by young pranksters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Ban Francisco
Altpeter
Eulphur
Ellie
Marlinton men on trial for alleged abduction and assault
In Marlinton West Virginia on June 4 Warwick Teatcliffe and Albert Guy faced trial over the alleged kidnapping of Ona Bird aged 16 and Arnola Gladwell aged 17 as they attempted to marry. A heavy guard protected the crowd at the venue amid threats.
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Marlinton
W. Va
Warwick Teatcliffe
Albert Guy
Ona Bird
Arnola Gladwell
Ernie
North Bank Road 5 near completion to Dalles by Sept 1
North Bank railroad crews push tracklaying opposite Umatilla at two and a half miles daily. The line from Kennewick to The Dalles is expected to open by September 1 to haul the 1907 wheat crop with a nearly finished grade and an elegant roadbed. Over 200 men are employed as work races toward completion. In Oakland, Joseph Block was beaten and robbed, suffering a fractured skull and possible death.
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North Bank
Umatilla
Kennewick
Dalles
Pendleton Hearing Probes Rail Service Delays
The Oregon Railroad Commission opened its first Western Oregon inquiry in Pendleton to study congestion on the O R & N line between Pendleton and Portland. Witnesses from the Commercial Association and local papers described crowded days and scarce seating, while officials discussed car sanitation and sweeping as delays and growth strain the service.
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Oregon Thallroad
Oregon
Pendleton
Portland
Thomas K. Campbell
Oswald Weet
Clyde B. Aitchison
George O. Goodall
G. W. Phelpe
S. A. Lowell
J. P. O'Brien
William McMurray
Arthur W. Spencer
J. H. O'Neill
A. Gavin
C. F. van de Water
Walla Walla
Spencer
Railroad Company
Campbell
Railroad Commission
Altehison
Goodall
Aailroid
Perman
Leon Cohen
The
Commercial Association
Business Confidence Rises in Pendleton Stores
Business has been strong in Pendleton through May and into early June with busy Fridays and Saturdays and a record-breaking tone. Merchants including jewelers and implement dealers report rising trade, aided by circus crowds, saloon activity, and the Eagles carnival, signaling continued growth into the summer and favorable wheat and wool markets. Collections for the month began and are said to exceed previous years.
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Pendleton
Methodist Church
Leon Cohen
Olco
Hearing Drags On As Train Service Probed
The adjourned afternoon session of the railroad commission hearing drew a larger crowd. City Attorney John McCourt testified to crowded trains, scarce seats, and lodging issues on the O R & N lines. James Johns of Hartman Abstract noted repeated overcrowding and increased traffic in the region over the past two to three years. Dr F B Mann described poor connections at the Condon branch junction and the need for better service, including long walks and inconveniences faced by local residents.
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Pendleton
West
Forth
R. H. Crown
Echo Register
Commixeion
Hermiston
A. Srith
C.F. Smith
State Board of Health
Imms Berger
Health Board
Ngaint
O'Brien
Smith
O Brien
Qession
Vas
John McCourt
H Ind
James Johns
Hartman Adstract Company
T le
Condon
Heppner Resident Presents Motion for Better Rail Service
Heppner representative A Kidteen spoke for the Commercial club and citizens of Morrow County, presenting a petition calling for improved train service and reduced freight rates. Mr. Knutson detailed the inconveniences of the current mixed train and poor connections with mainline trains, noting the need to reach Heppner Junction a day early to catch a Portland-bound train for urgent engagements.
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Heppner
A. Kidteen
Commercial Club
Ciitizens
Morrow County
Mr. Knutson
Heppner Junction
Portland
Wheat Stamps Fall as Crop Reports Improve
Wheat prices eased in Chicago on June 4 as crop reports signaled better yields and northwest receipts rose. July futures settled near 71 4, with morning trades at 96 1 4 and 64 1 4. September closed around 99 3 4, trading at 68 9 4, 90 1 2, and 7. December finished at 100 3 4, with bids at 100, 98 3 8 and 85 3 4.
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Chicago
Northwest
Wold
Chemawa Indians Beat McMinnville College Team 74 to 0
The Chemawa Indians defeated McMinnville college 74 to 0 in their first track meet, held at Chemawa on Saturday afternoon. Salem Statesman notes the victory was celebrated by all students as the native team overpowered the visiting lads, who were said to be weaker than their Willamette meet showing.
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Chemawa
Strawberry Day at Milton Draws Oregon and Washington Leaders
Milton June 4 Strawberry day brings Senator C W Fulton of Portland and Representative W R Ellis to address the grove program. The Milton Progressive association hosts a reception and banquet for commercial and development leaders in the inland empire. Strawberries are plentiful and 160 covers are set for the banquet. A grand ball is planned at the Milton opera house with visitors from Walla Walla and Umatilla county. North Yakima to purchase an automobile hose cart for 2200 to cover 20 miles per hour.
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Milton
Railroad Commission
Pendleton
C. W. Fulton
Portland
W. R. Ellis
the Grove
Oregon
Washington
Milton Progressive Association
Inland Empire
Columbia College
Milton Opera House
Walla Walla
Umatilla County
Lane Re-elected Portland Mayor by Large Plurality
Dr. Harry Lane won the Portland mayoralty by a secure plurality of at least 600 as noon counts showed Lane leading Devlin 8408 to 7814. The city elected one Democrat to the council. all other officials were Republicans, with bond issues approved.
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Portland
Harry Lane
Devlin
Lane
Hie
One Year In Penitentiary For Parole Violation
Jesse Lawless is sentenced to one year in the penitentiary after failing to honor his parole. He previously served for stealing a saddle from P. Smythe, was paroled with Mrs. Despain’s help, and has since shown repeated misbehavior including drunkenness and attempted entry into a residence. The judge revoked the parole, sending him to Salem for confinement.
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Jesse Lawless
Durance Vile
Lawless
PD. P. Smythe
Despain
Jundge Bean
Salem
Will Run Bingham Springs Resort Opens June 16
James Cornfield of this city has leased the Bingham Springs mountain resort and plans a formal opening June 16 with a dance. The popular resort near Pendleton will feature improvements and roadwork to accommodate a large crowd, aiming for better patronage as it gains recognition. Also, Clackamas County Court refuses Oswego incorporation over boundary disputes.
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James Cornfield
Bingham Springs Mountain
Pendleton
Cornfield
Clackamas
Oswego
Petiioners
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Western Federation of Miners
Pettibone
Vanley
Federation of Miners
Powe
Orchard Hawley
J. A. Wayne
Wayne
Stennenberg
Richardson
Bills
Caldwell
Kvynen
Politivquike
Victoria
H. C
Advloen
Heingking
China
North Bank Road
Dulles
Joseph Block
Oakland
Calif
Willesee
Echo
Smo
Venience
Chemawa Indians
LANGE
Fulton
Ellis
Yakima
DR. Lane
Jeees Lawless
Bingham Springs
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