Defense Argues Ruef Confession Void in Schmitz Case
Campbell leads defense in San Francisco as 3000 attend. He attacks Reagan’s actions and asserts no threat to French restaurant keepers. claims Ruef’s confession was coerced by inquisition-like methods and questions any prior conference between mayor and Ruef. Verdict expected soon with Schmitz likely guilty.
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San Francisco
Schmits
Campbell
Reagan
Benin
Ruef
Hie
Bie Honda
Heney
Schmitz
Eastern forest reserve debate eyed for Sacramento congress
The Nation Of Irrigation plans a fifteenth season discussion in Sacramento California on September 27. Eastern state leaders favor establishing reserves in the Appalachian and White Mountains and have urged scheduling the topic at the meeting. William Bollons, formerly roadmaster now division engineer, began a Sacramento to La Grande tour as the new engineer, with extensive experience on the Oregon Railway and Navigation system. He will return to the city briefly after the trip.
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Nation of Irrigation Congress
Sacramento
California
Congress
William Bollons
la Grande
Bollows
Oo Ra, & N
Local man buys interest in La Grande clothing store
Low in Business in Le Grande, W. W. Berry, formerly in the Toulsehepartment store dry goods department, becomes half owner of a leading La Grande shop after purchasing from A. V. Andrews who left his O T & N conductor post years ago. Crabtree arrested by Sheriff Taylor on orders from Walla Walla police on wife’s charges.
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le Grande
W. W. Berry
Toulsehepartment
Clothing
Bunlew Ae
la Grande
A. V. Andrews
Crabtree
Shoeriff Taylor
Walla Walle
Submarine Boat Explosion Kills Lieutenant Hart
Portsmouth reports a gasolines explosion on a submarine boat today killed Lieutenant Hart of the British navy and left three seamen injured.
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Portsmouth
England
Hart
Inland Waterway group meets in Beaumont to plan October convention
The Interstate Inland Waterway Association of Texas and Louisiana convened in Beaumont for the first time since forming at Lake Charles. Officials from commerce chambers across both states attend as they prepare a full organization convention in October to push Congress for early canal completion and broader transport, industry, and commerce benefits. Governor Campbell of Texas Governor Manchard of Louisiana and C R Colquitt are listed among speakers.
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Beaumont
Texas
Interstate Inland Waterway Association of
Texin
Louiwana
Lake Chirles
Congress
Minerarl
Rio Grande
Louisiana
Campbell
Manchard
C. R. Colquitt
Panama
Grading Bush Street and Concrete Walkways Proposed
City council read a resolution to grade Bush street from Jackson to Wilson, with remonstrance filings due in 10 days. An anti weed ordinance was referred to the antipane committee, and an ordinance regulating concrete sidewalks in residential areas was ordered drafted for introduction next week, proposing 5 foot east west walks, 4 foot north south walks, center line 3.5 feet from property line, and 1 inch slope.
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Bush Street
Jackson
Wilson
Iewalke Jn
Cii
Main
FLEECING THE FARMERS Fakirs Target Farmers with Worthless Goods
An old fraud warning describes traveling fakirs lining up dry goods for farmers and delivering ornate speeches. Many farmers invested sums from £150 to $500 only to learn the goods were junk. The article warns readers to avoid these con artists and support local merchants who pay taxes and contribute to the town.
Orchard Confession Links to Steunenberg Murder Plot
Boise June 11. Orchard testifies in the Haywood case detailing movements before the Steunenberg tragedy. He admits thefts to fund plans and recounts trips to Caldwell Nampa Spokane and Silver City with Simpkins. He describes the bomb choice and alibi efforts, and notes contact with Easterly and a changed plan after Simpkins’ hesitation.
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Boise
Richardson
Orchard
Steunenberg
Coeur d'Alene
Jock Moffet
Wallace
Puget Sound
Orchoard
Simpkins
St. Joe
Haywood
Murphy
Burke
Spokane
BL Joe
Idaho
Federation
Silver’ City
Caldwell
Silver City
Halley
Federation |Ocola
Nampa
Easterly
Bolec
Borah
Ohio Crippled by an Iceberg
The steamer Ohio struck an iceberg early Wednesday and is anchored off Nome. About 100 passengers were aboard southbound, with a panic on deck as lifeboats were cut away. Otto Anderson and two Chinese men died. the vessel valued at $200,000 and may be saved in calm weather if conditions improve. Captain Brown was on the bridge during the collision.
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Seattle
Ohio
Nome
Brown Ras
Otto Anderson
Government land opened for settlement in Alaska and Montana
The Interior Department announced the opening of 3,000,000 acres 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Alaska and 600,000 acres in Montana for settlement. It also withdrew 11,000 acres for an agricultural college in the Salt Lake district.
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Washington
Interior Department
Arctic
Alaska
Montana
Salt Lake District
Charter Foreign Ships to Shield Pacific Coal
Washington June 13 Roosevelt authorizes the navy to charter foreign ships to carry coal for the Pacific Squadron amid a coal famine risk. Tokio June 15 Japanese journalists barred from publishing inflammatory coastal coverage as the home department issues caution.
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American Pacific Squadron
Washington
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Tokio
Home Department
Resignation at First Baptist Church Prompts Search
No successor will be chosen to Rev. G. L. Hall who has just resigned as pastor. The church will await fall to select a new minister and efforts will be made to find a suitable man for the place. Services will be arranged for the summer months.
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Tull
G. L. Hall
James Harley adjusts Umatilla land matters
Special dispatch from Washington reports Col James H Raley of Pendleton in the capital securing an adjustment with the reclamation department. Desert entrants border the irrigation project reservoir may obtain title to their claims and deed to the government portions needed for the reservoir. Entries made before withdrawal remain intact after restoration of land.
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Washington
East Oregonian
James H. Raley
Washington, D. C
Umatilla
Reclamation Department
Raley
Pendleton
National Capital
Postoffice Rails Conspiracy Inquiry Under Roosevelt
President Roosevelt orders formal inquiry into alleged railroad and postoffice collusion. Thirty two United States postoffice inspectors investigate payments and disbursements totaling hundreds of millions annually, with claims the scheme has already cost the government millions. The probe covers mail handling contracts and distribution of funds across various departments and rail lines.
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Choematl
Raiilroads
Postoffice Department
Roosevelt
Times-Star
Postoffice Inspectora
Unite States
Uneleo Sam
Postoeffice Department of
United States
Postoffice
Ttio
Metcalf party sails up the Potomac on Dolphin
The Met calf party, believed to be out, is steaming up the Potomac aboard the Dolphin. It passed Indianhead Maryland at 9 this morning as reported from Washington.
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Washington
Metcalf
Potomac
Indianhead
Seaside encampment chosen for Seaside camp plans
The Oregon guard including Company L will encamp at Seaside this year with pay and expenses covered by the state. Seaside was selected over seven government funded sites, and Portland troops will join July encampment as Fort Stevens and Fort Columbia units depart earlier. Pendleton company gains favorable assignment, while Seattle troops may march to the Columbia mouth for bivouac and potential combat roles. Officers receive higher pay. overall plan awaits final encampment order. Separately, Colorado colored Elks badges will not be protected by state law, per official opinions.
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Benside
Oregon
Finger
Seaside
Portland
Fort Stevene
Fort Columbia
Seattle
Columbia
Pendelton Company
Pendlton
Denver
Colored Elks of
Colorado
Dickson
Timothy O'Connor
O'Connor
Colored Elka
The
Elks
Absorption of W. & C. R by Northern Pacific reshapes Pendleton rail service
Directors of the Washington and Columbia River railway have absorbed the line into the Northern Pacific. The move, tied to control struggles between James J. Hill and Elliot factions, aims to cut costs and strengthen Pendleton to Portland service via the North Bank Road once completed. W. & C. R. founder G. W. Hunt built the line in the 1880s. it was initially Oregon and Washington Territory Railway before changing hands.
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Washington & Columbia River Railway
Northern Pacific
Howard Elliot
Tacoma
James J. Hill
Elliot
C. M. Levy
Western Division
Pasco
Pendleton
North Bank Road
N. P
Portland
G. W. Hunt
Big Hunt Ranch
Echo
Oregon & Washington Territory Railway
C. B. Wright
Philadelphia
Pen- Qeton
Webb Street
Wulll
Dance at Eagles' Tall Spoiled by Cold Weather
The pavilion dance planned tonight in Pendleton to benefit Ragios' band is canceled due to cold weather. Organizers had worked to ensure a successful event with the Eagles' band well received. invitations were issued to many locals and proceeds would support the band.
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Eagles
Pendleton
Ironworkers strike settled. 7000 workers to return Monday
San Francisco reports that the ironworkers’ strike is resolved this morning. About seven thousand workers will resume work on Monday, ending a labor dispute that kept numerous projects halted.
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San Francisco
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