Taylor plotted arson and double role confession at trial
Palmer testified that Taylor directed a plan to burn Banister’s barn using torches made from repurposed overalls. He claimed he played a double role, informing Banister's group while aiding McGrath, as McGrath described a more damning version of the scheme. McGrath added that Taylor threatened him and attempted to control his testimony. The trial featured cross-examination, with jurors and counsel listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Palmer
Taylor Place
McGrath
Banister
Banister Place
Athena
Witchereas
Raley
John Banister
EH. J. Boddy
Hoddy
T. G. Smith
Eri. B. Shafer
M. J. Foster
Ed Morgan
M. McCracken
John MH. Rust
A. C. Henderson
Marion Jock
Henry Craig
Henry Lazginka
H. L. Woodward
A. Hampton
Preston
Athens
Peterson
Idaho
Tentity
Boddy
Arp
Banleter
James Stamper
Bush
Plant It Here We Offer 4 Percent Interest
A bank advertises free booklets on request, promises 4 percent interest with semi annual compounding, and asserts strong financial standing and conservative methods. It invites deposits as safe and productive, urging clients not to let money stay idle.
Cascade Locks HoldUp Night at Badder's Saloon
Three masked men armed with revolvers entered T W Badder's saloon at Cascade Locks Oregon at 1 am and forced night bartender Eric Nelson to surrender the cash register contents totaling 40 dollars and 1.50 from Nelson. The trio fled after loading a shotgun, and one suspect may be identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassone Locks
T. W. Badder
Cascade Locks
Eric Nelson
Nelson
Warrant Issued for Ex Official Hill in Forgery Case
Philadelphia June 24 another warrant was issued for the arrest of John W Hill formerly chief of the filtration bureau on forgery charges. Hill is now under five thousand dollars bail on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John W. Hill
Hill
Robbers Blow Open Long Beach Post Office Safe
July 23 report from Long Beach California states burglars blew open the post office safe last night and seized about 4000 dollars mainly in stamps. No further details on injuries or arrests are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Cal
Prodigious Rain Damages Oregon Railroad Tracks
A heavy rain and cloudburst between Yoakum and Nolin washed out Co. R and N. tracks, delaying trains while crews from Wallula cleared debris and repaired the line. Helix and Pilot Rock report floods, with Greasewood Creek flooding streets and basements. repairs underway and no major damage to towns beyond washouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helix
W. & Co.re
Fron Wallulaw
Echo
Yoakum
Nolin
Wifalfa Fielda
H. C. Grady
Heavy rain and sleet storm soaks region
Special report notes the heaviest rain of the season last night, with a one hour sleet and hailstorm preceding it. Water ran in torrents from canyons and gulches as streams overflowed their banks. No major damage occurred and the range is reported greatly benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helix
Ioamwood
Greasewood
Creasewood
Wallula
Pilot Rock
Kamela
Heavy Rain Benefits Crops From Adams to Pondieton
A heavy rain swept from Adams to Pondieton saving thousands of acres of grain and hay. The storm, reaching Walla Walla, lasted from evening until dawn and caused no reported damage. Conductor A Menzies noted the downpour on the O R and N line between the city and Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Menzies
Willa Walli
Alys
Walla Walla
Pondieton
Partnership Change at Golden Rule Barber Shop
William Humphreys Raspberry buys Krasig interest in the Golden Rule hotel barber shop and partners with Doc Morgan to run the business. Krasig plans to leave Pendleton to study dentistry. Humphreys, once barbers’ state commission candidate, is viewed as capable, signaling expected success for the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Humphreys
Raspberry
Krasig
Golden Rule Hotel
Doc Morgan
Kraseig
Pendleton
State Commission
Humphreys
Whitman College Swimming Party Report
Mrs Stephen B L Penrose hosted a swimming party at Whitman College gym yesterday. Invitations asked guests to bring a bathing malt. About twenty young ladies appeared in the requested costume and entertained friends who could not or would not enter the pool, according to the Union.
Walla Walla Plans Dust Proof Streets With Oil
The city proposes to spend 1470 dollars on two carloads of crude oil to lay on Walla Walla streets. It is estimated that this will prepare two miles of dust and mud proof streets for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Sirecta
Walla Walla
Hawaii Vote See Republicans Lose On Big Island
In Hawaii the statewide election leaned Republican except on the Big Island where a fusion of Democratic and Home Rule Party candidates defeated the Republican slate. The alliance carried the island, altering the overall outcome and highlighting regional shifts in party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island of
Hawaii
Home Rule Party
Martin Preston manslaughter verdict echoes through town
The jury returned a manslaughter verdict in the Martin trial. Judge Elis stressed key points about motive linked to Minnie Preston and Martin, shaping potential appeals. Public interest ran high, with patrons debating whether the sentence would be first or second degree or an acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Minnie Preston
Preston
Elis
Commeriit Club
Series of Good Attractions for Pendleton Lectures and Concerts
The Pendleton Philharmonic Society seeks to organize a lecture and concert course for the coming winter. Best U S attractions may be brought to Pendleton if public interest suffices. Potential names include Sam P. Jones, the Dixie Jubilee Concert singers, Parland Newhall company, Maro the magician, and the Butterworth company of violinists and monologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendeton Philharmonic Society
Pendleton
United States
Lyceum Bureau
Sam P. Jones
Dixie Jubilee Concert Singers
Parland-Newhall Specialty Musical Company
Maro
Prince of Magic
Harry T. Butterworth Company
Produce firm expands trade from Pendleton spread
John B. Benson of Columbia Produce travels through Sumpter Baker City North Powder and Union visiting customers. He reports strong reception and says Pendleton becomes the main wholesale distributing point in Eastern Oregon for produce fruits nuts and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Benson
Columbia Produce Company
la Grande
Sumpter
Baker City
North Powder
Union
Pendleton
Oregon
Westbound O R WN service sees strong turnout
The No 5 westbound line shows heavy occupancy with few empty seats. Most tourists coming West originate from Missouri river points with limited eastern arrival. Advertisements for Oregon and the Lewis and Clark fair dominate eastern publicity as travelers seek affordable Northwest homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trim
Missouri
Oregon
Northwest
Mules From Tilaho Illinois Buyer Reports Good Range
A. Vogel returned from Idaho with a carload of mules for sale here. He visited Cambridge country and reports many Umatilla county residents there. Conditions appear favorable and the range grass is the best in 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilaho
Vogel
Idaho
Cambridge
Umatilla County
Hawley Arrives as Condon Hotel Proprietor Plans Brick Block
Luke Hawley, arriving this morning from Condon where he has resided since departing here, becomes proprietor of the Condon hotel. He intends to erect a two story brick hotel this fall on what is considered the town's most favorable hotel site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condon
Luke Hawley
Condon Hotel
Northwest shooting tournament entry list
A. D. Stillman has arrived in Portland for the northwest shooting tournament. W. J. Sewell of Pendleton is also entered in the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Sheet
Portland
A. D. Stillman
W. J. Sewell
Pendleton
Pioneers Picnic At Union County Draws Large Crowd
The first pioneers picnic in Union County was held yesterday, drawing about 1500 attendees from across the county for an enjoyable day. The event marked good weather, with the picnic organized by the Union County Pioneer association. membership has declined from 400 in 1890 to under 200 now. The O T R N company operated a special from La Grande to bring back participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon County
Union
Union County
Asevol‘ation
O. TR. & N. Company
la Grande
Pioneer settler John W. Kelley dies at farm work
John W. Kelley, a 40 year old pioneer settler from the foothill district six miles east of the city, collapsed and died last evening while building a wire fence on his RAMO Flat farm. The sudden death occurred during regular work hours and was noted by a union official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
John W. Kelley
Foothifln
Thin City
Ramo Flat
Hostetier’s Stomach Bitters advertisement remedy
An extensive historic advertisement promotes Hostetier’s Stomach Bitters claiming to relieve poor appetite headache sleeplessness indigestion dyspepsia combative nervousness female complaints backache and malaria fever and ague. The tone urges readers to try it and see the cure.
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Japan
OWL Tea
Moses Taylor
Williams
Tallman & Co
Nish
Mercantile Agen
Commercial Nate Bank
Maskell
Cts
Adan
Adams
Morgan
Philharmonic Society
Penlleton the Distributing Polit
Hostetter
Hostetier's
THE
Boston Stone
Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s
Conrad Platzoeder
Bollivan & Bond's
Pendleton Meat CO
Main Street
PHONE
Robinson
Staff of Life
the Model Bakery Co
Connection
CIGA
Mandy
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