Mitchell Jury Trial Opens in Oregon Land Fraud Case
The Mitchell land fraud case in Portland began with jury selection as United States Senator John H. Mitchell faces charges of accepting fees tied to land claims. Key witnesses include ex Senator John M. Thurston and Judge A. S. Bennett, with Francis J. Heney for the government. The government highlights intertwined partnership terms claiming half of all firm earnings minus special Washington services. Evidence centers on partnership documents, confessions by Francis J. Tanner, and Robertson’s testimony, with extensive documentary proof expected.
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Portland
Oregon
Unitead Btazen
J. J. de Haven
Post Office
Thie City
United States
John H. Mitchell
Frederick A. Krita
General Land Office
Mitchell
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
A. &. Bennett
Dalles
Ticiriot
Francis J. Heney
Mitchll
Conriet
A. D. Puter
Water
Frederick A. Kribe
Washington
Kribe
Mitchell Wos
Tanner
Harry Robertson
Wishington
John He Mitchell
Supreme Court of the
W. J. Burns
Secret Service
Robertson
Bienon
Dtl
Benator Mitchell
Roberteyn
Frederick Altribe
United States invited to conference on Morocco
The state department reports an invitation from the Morgan government to participate in the conference of powers regarding Morocco. The invitation is universally supported by interested governments, but the United States will decline to participate if accepted.
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Washington
State Department
Powers
International Afafia
United States
Chicago Looms in Strike Turmoil After Maiming Arm
At Madison Street bridge Edward Bickett a neon-vilon sriver for the National Express company was attacked by four men aiming to maim him. They broke two fingers on his right hand and inflicted four serious head wounds. He was hospitalized in a serious condition. Assailants escaped. Employers show defiance and talks stall as union committees form.
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Chicago
Edward Bickett
National Expres Company
Madison Street Bridge
Biekelt
Asmailanisa
Strike Committee Seeks Conference With Employers
Chicago June 20 The new strike committee appointed by the teameters joint committee met and sent a request to John V Farwell Jr asking for a conference. Little hope is felt that the employers will consent to open a discussion of peace.
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Chicago
Teameters
John V. Farwell, Jr
France and Germany Near Agreement on Conference Entry
Berlin dispatches report France expects Germany to accept an invitation to a proposed Morovcc conference. Both governments aim for a satisfactory agreement on the precise points for discussion. Observers believe France and Germany will reach an accord.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Tr Ia
Rouvier Says Morocco Talks Ongoing In Reputed Exchange
In Paris Premier Rouvier refused to discuss Morocco in detail. He stated negotiations are progressing and that he will respond when he deems the time ripe, while remaining aloof from immediate disclosures. The exchange occurred during a chamber session on the matter.
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Paris
Chamber of Reputies
Rouvier
Morocco
Dinolowares
Hay crops yield strongly in Lane County
All kinds of hay crops are yielding strongly in Lane County this season. The report notes abundant yields across fields, signaling healthy forage production for local farms and potential market impact.
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Lane County
Night received telegram on Boise Spokane league plan
Iva HUD Veswenitay reports a telegram from President Pronk Plaleted of the Rojee Dasehell club Ogien noting the disbandment of the team and plans to organize Boise and Spokane with Baker City Pendleton and Walla Walla for the league’s second half. Captain McIntyre to bring the team home intact as talks continue with Spokane’s President Williams to join the trip.
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Boise
Aeitenan
Pronk Plaleted
Rojee Dasehell Club
Ogien
Gden
Tonfett
Salt Lake
Thoroughivyd Gemoerwline
Spoekane
Williams
Spokane
Baker City
Pendleton
Wally Walla
McIntyre
Northwest
Salt Lake Oo
Pecaes
Pacific Coast League
W. 1
Tocomm
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oakland
Erereas
Portland
Crsservere
Taft to Decide Bowen Dismissal in Diplomatic Row
Washington June 20 Secretary Taft's conclusion in the Bowen Taine case was sent to the president last night and discussed at today’s cabinet meeting. Bowen appears innocent of wrongdoing but the president must decide his fate in the diplomatic service. An official announcement was expected this evening after a morning walk with the president.
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Washington
Taft
Loomin
Bowen
Carnoas
Dimiiae Bowen
Norway Adheres To Dissolution In conciliatory yet firm tone
Christiana June 30 The storthing adopted an address to King Oscar in reply to his June 18 letter. It states Norway will not reconsider dissolution of the union with Sweden, seeks peaceful execution of the separation, and aims to safeguard friendship between the two peoples while asserting Norway's sovereign rights. The address hopes for final settlement negotiations and continuation of good relations with Sweden.
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Christiana
Oscar
Storthing
Norway
Sweden
Storting
Britain press calls armistice delay amid Russian fears
A London dispatch to Novoe Vremya cites strong British hopes that Japanese forces press on to defeat General Liñovitchs army and avoid a quick armistice. The report says Britain doubts Russia is too weakened and warns of potential operations near India’s borders.
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St. Petersburg
London
Novoe Vremya Alates
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
Oyama
Peace talks in Tokio aim to set plenipotentiaries aboard Empress of India
Elder statesmen and cabinet hold conferences on peace conditions and choosing plenipotentiaries. A Peace commission may sail by the Empress of India from Yokohama for Vancouver by June 34, with about a dozen members. Military actions continue and major developments are anticipated in various directions.
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Tokio
Yokohama
Vancouver
Lt Ia
Russia navy rebuild supervised by U S Steel for 19 years
St Petersburg June 20 reports say shipbuilding works here will be placed under the supervision of the United States Steel corporation for nineteen years. During this period the rebuilding of Russia s navy will be carried on.
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St. Petersburg
United States Steel Corporation
Russia
Demonstration Violence Report From Vernoselk
Advices from Vernoselk in Khergen province say during a citizen demonstration Consacks charged the crowd killing three percent and wounding many others amid a tense scene.
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St Petersburg
Vernoselk
Khergen
Widow shakes hands with acquitted murderer in Hatnah case
In Bakerfield California on June 20 the jury found Newt Walker not guilty in the murder of Dave Burton and James Pageby at Hatnah after four hours deliberation. The widow of Burton shook Walker’s hand and told a reporter she sympathizes with the defense, a remark she called romantic.
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Bakerafiel
Cal
Newt Walker
Dave Burton
James Pageby
Hatnah
Burton
Walker
Reform Within the Party in Philadelphia Campaign
The Republican city campaign committee decided this afternoon to withdraw the current county ticket and pursue reform measures within party lines. They appointed a committee to confer with the Union League committee on the makeup of a new ticket.
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Philadelphia
Republican City Campiion
Union League
Count Cassini Delays Washington Stay Until Peace Conference
St Petersburg reports Count Cassini, moved to Madrid, will stay in Washington until the peace conference concludes, per statements. The update notes the ongoing diplomatic arrangements involving the Italian diplomat amid talks.
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St. Petersburg
Count Cassini
Madrid
Washington
Czar Calls For National Assembly After Delegation Meet
In Pet erhoff the emir hosted the genietvo delegation at noon in the Alexander palace. Prince Troubetsky and Fedoroff spoke for visitors. The czar replied that his will as emperor is to summon a national assembly and asked semstvos to inform the people of Russia and aid the plan.
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St. Petersburg
Alexander Palace
Peterhoff
Prince Troubetsky
Moscow
Genietros
Fedoroff
Semstvos
Russia
Japanese advance drives Russian lines near Palitum
Lindinpudy June 20 The Jipinewe are advancing from the orber iid westward driving the Russian advance lines south of Palitum.
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Lindinpudy
Manchuria
Palitum
Secretary May Returns to Work in Washington
Secretary May resumed duties at the state department in Washington after a return from New Hampshire. He completed a large amount of correspondence and planned to depart soon for home.
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Washington
May
State Department
New Hampshire
Prosecuting Mormons Trial Witnesses Subpoenaed
Subpoenas were issued for 30 witnesses to appear at the trial of several Mormons of Apache county on polygamy charges. The prosecution is by the United States Department of Justice, supported by Senator Dubois of Idaho.
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Phoenix
Arkx
Apache County
United States Department of Justice
Dubois
Ifaho
Wallace Won’t Resign From Panama Canal Post
Washington June 20 The claim that Chief Engineer Wallace of the Panama Canal Commission will resign on arrival is denied. Wallace plans to attend the commission meeting on July 1.
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Washington
Wallace
Panama Canal Commission
Fifty five left Pendleton for Portland by O R and NJ
Seventy five people departed Pendleton for Portland since yesterday morning, with nearly all buying return trip tickets, according to the report.
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Pendleton
Portland
Death of Indianapolis Politician at Chicago Convention
P Sheerin a prominent Indianapolis politician and interstate telephone delegate dropped dead in the auditorium this morning from apoplexy while replying to an welcome. He led the Indianapolis company as president and held stock in several firms, once serving as secretary of the national democratic committee. The convention adjourned only to resume tomorrow out of respect.
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Chicago
X. P. Sheerin
Indianapolis
Bheerin
National Democratic Committee
Mrs Burnette Shoots Self in Truckee Note Requests Baker City Interment
Mrs. Robert Burnette attempted suicide in Truckee Nevada by shooting herself through the left lung. The act was said to be prompted by her husband. In a note she requested interment at Baker City Oregon.
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Baker City
Oregon
Truckee, Nev
Robert Burnette
Ore
Armour Officials Deny Graft Tied to Labor Strike
Grand jury in Chicago subpoenas Armour company officials Arthur Meeker and T J Conners amid testimony by John C Driscoll who presents checks to prove alleged payments to labor leaders during the stockyards strike. Fifteen other employers are subpoenaed as part of the probe into graft claims.
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Toto
John
Chicago
Grand Jury
Arthur Meeker
T. J. Conners
Armour Company
Hoth
John C. Driscoll
Chicago Wheat Market Opens Higher on June 11
Quotations from the Chicago wheat market show July wheat opening at ST and closing at 9 percent. Corn finished at 64 percent and oats at 31 44 percent. The report labels Chicago as the greatest wheat market in the United States with June 11 quotes.
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United States
Chicago
Russian ambassador sails from Hamburg to New York
Baron de Rosen, newly appointed Russian ambassador to the United States, sailed from Hamburg today aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grossebound for New York.
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Hamburg
Baron de Rosen
United States
New York
Dancer Rachida Bru Do Shot Dead in Cairo Exposition
In Portland on June 20 a Moorish merchant fatally shot Algerian dancer Rachida Bru do during the Streets of Cairo exposition. He then shot himself and is dying. Jealousy cited as motive.
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Portland
Rachida Brudo
Cairo
Heense Band
Ward
Harrington to Expand School Buildings This Summer
Harrington Washington plans to spend 13500 dollars on enlargements to city school buildings this summer. The project aims to relieve crowding and improve facilities for students and staff.
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Harrington
Wash
Damaging Testimony Recaps Defendant's Trial Remarks
Testimony portrays the dead man as prepared for a meeting and carrying a pistol grip case, while noting prior quarrel with the defendant. Defense promises to prove SPLP defense and contends the testimony conflicts on the defendant’s arment appearance.
Court account of Grover Martin shooting husband
Witness Mrs Preston describes in court the moment Grover Martin drew a pistol and shot her husband after Mr Clark released him. She recalls her husband leaning forward and bleeding as Martin fired instantly in front of Grover Martin, a witness nearby.
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Mr. Clark
Grover Martin
Trial of Grover Martin Opens in Murder Case
The 9 o clock start of Grover Martins trial for killing O N Preston drew intense interest as witnesses were excluded to prevent influence. District Attorney Phelps outlined alleged relations between Martin and Minnie Preston and described the confrontation May 18 at Myra Chirk s home, leading to Prestons death. Colonel Raley challenged the line of evidence but the judge permitted the state to proceed with its outline.
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Grover Martin
O. N. Preston
Phelps
Minnie Preston
Myra Chirk
Preston
Mr. Clark
Raley
Martin
Ellis
Granham
Milton
Train collision kills three freight workers near Ingleton
In a head on collision between two Firhkill freight trains near Ingleton in June 210 three trainsmen were killed and two seriously injured. The accident arose from a misunderstanding of order. The dead are Fireman Georgy Strhilutser Brakeman Laure Stratton and Fireman John Gunnealow. Engineer Bernitt is expected to die. Twelve lumber cars were burned.
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New Ingleton
Here
Georgy Strhilutser
Laure Stratton
John Gunnealow
Feingineer Bernitt
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