Assessors Endorse Strain for Higher Railroad Valuation
The Oregon Assessor and County Assessors met at La Grande to fix railroad property value at 32,000 per mile in Oregon and to require uniform assessment across counties. C P Strain of Umatilla County led for higher valuations while J W Morrow spoke for the O R N company. Baker county opposed binding terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo. RO & N
Ta Grande
C. P. Strain
Umatilla County
J. W. Morrow
C. BR. & SN. Company
Slat Association of Agressora of
Oregon
la Grande
Ganersore
C.F. Strain
Sigter
Multnomah County
Areenors
Multnomah
Wacco
Sherman
Gillam
Morrow
Umatilla
Union
Baker
Malhour
Jackson
Wallowa
Ligteh
Umafilla
Strain
Baker County
Assensor
Conntien
Ette
Sigher
State Association
Attorney General Orders Arrest of Delmar Track Bookmakers
Attorney General Handley ordered Sheriff Herpel of St Louis County to arrest all bookmakers at Delmar track for violating the anti gambling law. The sheriff reports receiving anonymous threats as the action unfolds.
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St. Louia
Handley
Herpel
St. Louis County
Delmar
Wallowa County Represented in Railway Talk
Fragmentary report notes Wallowa county represented with no railroad frontage and two local residents studying the issue in preparation for action if it arises during the term. Jackson County’s gang figure is mentioned in a broader discussion of taxation and transportation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa
Millponde
Hia
Jackson County
Oregon
Donnelly Testifies Before Grand Jury Over Stockyards Strike
Michael Donnelly president of the Butchers' union and stockyards strike leader testified before the grand jury in Chicago. He could not name who assaulted him at a meeting three years ago after opposing a strike settlement plan offered by John Driscoll. Witnesses Moffett of the Searn Roe buck company and Penwenthall a businessman claimed no knowledge of the money behind strike settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael Donnelly
Butchers’ Union
Donnelly
John Driscoll
R. EB. Moffett
Searn, Roebuck Company
KB. Penwenthall
Germany plans permanent Pacific flying squadron
Berlin reports an official announcement that Germany intends to maintain a permanent flying squadron of powerful fast cruisers in the Pacific, mirroring the Indian Ocean squadron. The move aims to increase Germany's prestige in the war zones.
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Berlin
Tocade
Germany
Pacific
Indian Ocean
Damaging Testimony Against Mitchell in Timber Case
In Portland on June 3, former partner A B Tanner testified in federal court about the Mitchell partnership and acceptance of fees for promoting timber claims to patent. The judge allowed evidence of related transactions to show Mitchell's knowledge of guilt, introducing contracts with Frederick Kribe and J A Benson of California as further proof.
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Portland
Mitchell
A. BH. Tanner
Belkw
de Haven
Feea
Government Department
Mitchell & Tanner
Frederick Kribe
J. A. Benson
California
Moses Taylor Faces Charge In Criminating Story Told In Full
In a circuit court session a melodramatic tale described Moses Taylor of Athena as the wealthy man who plotted to burn John Banister’s barn and wheat field and to flog Banister and Mrs Joe Sherrod. The informant, Palmer, testified about a plan to burn the property for pay of 100 dollars, with the supposed culprits including McGrath and Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Palmer
Moses Taylor
Athena
Triad
John Banister
Palmer
Rh. J. Boddy
Athena Inez
McGrath
Taylor
Metrath
Joe Sherred
Buddy
Petersen
Banister
Armistice Talks Urged to Avert Bloodier Manchurian Battle
Reports from St. Petersburg say public misperceives armistice talks as Japan presses a main advance in Manchuria. Japanese forces push along the railroad and mandarin routes from Singlungchuan to Ya ompas while Russian positions fall back toward entrenched lines near Siping and Kirin. General Linevitch imposes press restrictions as talks seek a quick peace to prevent heavier casualties than Mukden.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Miinaiko
Singlungchuan
Chang Tufu
Suanmiaotay
Yaompas
Mandarin Road
Kerloga Restetanioe
Sipinghal
Kirin
Changehunfu
Linevitch
Mukden
Prince Von Buelow Asks Germany War Readiness Over Morocco Crisis
Berlin on June 23 reports from the Vorwärts that Prince Von Buelow inquires at the headquarters whether Germany should prepare for war with France if the Moroccan crisis worsens. The social democratic organ notes the question signals tension amid European diplomacy.
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Berlin
The
Vorwearte
Social Democrate
Prince von Buelow
Germany
France
Kiel Regatta Opens Amid Gale On Meteor Mam Burg Race
Kiel June 23 The principal race in the Kiel regatta began today under a gale. The emperor was aboard Meteor lying on deck wrapped in a cloak as the race started between the emperors yacht Meteor and the Mam Burg Wie.
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Kiel
Meteor
Emperor
Court sessions continued as District Attorney seeks full Equitable inquiry
New York June 23 District Attorney Jerome asked Recorder Golf to indefinitely continue the June term of the criminal supreme court to aid a full investigation of Equitable affairs. He said the people of the world are affected by the trouble and implied potential wrongdoing. The motion was granted as Attorney General Mayer prepared to sue Equitable officers to recover profits from alleged improper gains. The inquiries may extend beyond the Hyde era to the Ryan regime in future policy questions.
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New York
Jerome
Recorder Golf
Davy
Rochester
Supreme Court
Mayer
Tedlay
The
Equitable
Ttie
Hyde
Ryan
New Nation of Norway Declared in Christiana
Washington reports the Norwegian minister of foreign affairs has informed the U S that a new nation of Norway has been created in Christiana. No steps toward recognition have been taken in Washington as of June 23.
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Washington
Amercan Coast
Christiana
Norway
Japan Relaxes Pressure on Russians Near Grunshu Pass
June 23 report says Japanese have halted southward pursuit of Russians at Grunshu Pass. Observers suspect a major forthcoming battle or a diplomatic move. Early peace hopes may be undermined if fighting resumes.
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Grunshu Pass
Russian naval and political shifts reported abroad
St Petersburg reports Admiral Alexieff relieved as viceroy in the Far East with a successor from the Imperial council. Berlin notes Tsarist banks denied loans barring a guarantee to end the war soon. A new international law is claimed to be projected as mobilization grows in Moscow Province.
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St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Far East
Imperial Council
Berlin
Tiuseia
Brussels
Congressional irrigation committee visits Portland exposition
The congressional irrigation committee arrived in Portland for a two day visit at the exposition. They plan to depart Saturday night for Tacoma.
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Portland, Or
Congressional Irrigation Committee
Tacoma
Daring Bandit Foiled In Hold Up
Tacoma reports an attempted robbery of the North Coast Limited from St Paul near Puyallup. A man boarded the train at Puyallup and ordered a stop by a fire along the tracks. The engineer did not stop until after the fire, a brakeman was shot at, the bandit fired at the engineer twice and then fled into the brush.
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Tacoma
North Coast Limited
St. Paul
Puyallup
Portes Mobilization Hinted Amid Riots Across Cities
The report notes fears of a forthcoming mobilization and calls for calm. An expected mobilization is anticipated June 23. In St Petersburg on June 24 the interior minister blocks a publication. Disturbances resume in Lodz with armed workers clashing with troops, signaling a serious situation.
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Jim
St. Petersburg
Hias
Russian diplomat M Nelldoff named to peace plenipotentiaries
St Petersburg June 23 M Nell doff Russian ambassador to Paris has been definitely appointed one of the Russian peace plenipotentiaries. Nell doff is a skilled diplomat who served as ambassador at Constantinople for years and handled delicate Near East policy tasks.
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St. Petersburg
M. Nelldoff
Parle
Ambaesidor
Constantinople
Russia
Bomb suspect arrested in front of Warsaw police station
Warsaw reports a man carrying a bomb was arrested this morning outside the Malewk police station and gave no information about his identity. In Tokio, Ovama says Japanese forces repulsed 1000 Ronsiana near Wankautske on June 21 with heavy fire. a Russian detachment attack on Nanchendsy was repulsed and the enemy pursued. Otherwise the situation remains unchanged.
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Warsaw
Malewk
Tokio
Wankautske
Nanchendsy
Peace talks delayed by Russian minister illness
Washington June 24 It is officially stated that due to the illness of Count Lamsdorff the Russian foreign secretary there will be a slight check on peace negotiations.
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Washington
Count Lamsdorff
Quotations From the Wheat Market in Chicago
Wheat market in Chicago opens at 13 1 2 dollars and shows a similar level for the foray. Corn closes around 53 7 8 dollars and remains at 32 1 4. Market observers note steady activity and price stability amid thin trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
King Alfonso approves Monterorios cabinet in Madrid
Madrid June 3 reports King Alfonso has approved the cabinet formed by Premier Monterorios with General Woyler as minister of war Senor Sanches Roman as foreign affairs and Senor Urvalg as finance in a formal Madrid ceremony.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Monterorios
General Woyler
Senor Sanches Roman
Senor Urvalg
Finance
Chief Joseph event marks Nez Perce unveiling monument
Nespelem Washington June 23 Albert Waters chosen chief of Wie Nex Perce at reservation powwow. Dissent grows over Yellow Bull as hereditary chief who aided 1877 campaign. Monument unveiled by Samuel Hill for the State Historical Society drew big turnout and almost blocked cameras at the cemetery. A grand potlatch will soon distribute Joseph's clothes and property to kin. Teppedoous a leading challenger. Captain M C A Webster among attendees.
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Samuel Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
State Historical Society
Joseph
Teppedoous
M. C. A. Webster
Colville Reservation
General Miles Denies Philadelphia Widow Marriage
Boston on June 23 reports that General Miles denied the rumor he was to marry Mrs Huldekoper, a wealthy Philadelphia widow, addressing public curiosity about his personal life.
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Boston
Miles
Huldekoper
Philadelphia
Miners Propose Arbitration Over Shot-Firers Bill
Springfield June 23 The mine workers proposed to the operators that all differences arising from the shot-firers bill be submitted to arbitration with Governor Deneen acting as arbitrator and the decision to be final.
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Springfield
Mneworkers
Deneen
Lake Erie Collision Sinks Etruria Freight Steamer
On Lake Erie the freight steamer Etruria sank after a collision with the Amem 6Etone, a freighter. The Amem 6Etone was only slightly damaged. Losses including cargo amounted to 240000 dollars. No lives were lost.
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Lake Erie
Etruria
Amem
Martin convicted of manslaughter after five hour jury deliberation
Grover Martin was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of O. M. Preston after a five hour jury vote process. The verdict came at 8:45 pm, with Judge Ellis delaying sentence until tomorrow and defense counsel seeking 30 days to file a motion for a new trial.
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Grover Martin
O. M. Preston
Ellie
Martin
Frank Saling
Mane
Ellis
J. H. Raley
Supreme Court
Sach
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Gamblers
Prairies
Poland
Lode
Raussia
Equitable Society
New Nation of
Alesieff
New International Law
Moscow
Dante
Wareas
Juve
Lodz
Tusians
Lamsedorff Te
Ugcesoor
Albert Waters
Peace Powwow
Yellow Bull
Able
Detroit
Linden
St. Croix River
Tastimy Park
Cook
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