Admiral Dewey Testimony on Aguinaldo and Manila Surrender
Kington June 28 Admiral Dewey resumed testimony before the Senate Philippines commission and argued that the Manila surrender offer came not in May. He maintained Aguinaldo was a looter and doubted broader rebel strength, while admitting support for placing Aguinaldo in charge if the surrender had been accepted.
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Kington
Senate Philippines Commis
Manila
Philipas
Aguinaldo
United
Iila
Dewey
Otis
Bell
Guinaldo
Aguland
Patterson
Mahen
Placuinaldo
Washington appoints Matthews as successor to Houser
In Washington on June 28 the press announced W. F. Matthews Itland United States marshal general will replace Zoeth Houser as collector of cash at Portland. Matthews led the Republican party in the election campaign and Patterson, formerly of Salem, was named for the Portland post.
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Ouser
Ehington
The
Press Today
W. F. Matthews Itland
United States
Zoeth Houser
Patterson
Salem
Portland
Matthews
William H. Meade Dead at Portland Railroad Agent
William H. Meade, general agent at Portland for the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis lines, died here after a paralysis attack. He was 68. Since the morning he was stricken he has not spoken.
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William H. Meade
Kane
William H
Portland
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mr. Mead
Explosion at Lehigh Valley colliery in Old Forge
An unknown person threw dynamite into the barricade at the Lehigh Valley Coal Company colliery in Old Forge Pa last night. The blast caused a fierce explosion but no one was hurt as the coal and iron police were stationed away from the yard area. No suspect information was released.
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Old Forge
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Coal and Iron
Rathbone seeks senate probe of Cuban postal case
A petition by H G Rathbone requests a congressional investigation into his conduct and trial for alleged postal frauds in Cuba. The document was presented to the senate this morning and referred to the Cuban affairs committee for action.
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Washington
H. G. Rathbone
Cuba
Senate
Murderer of Nora Fuller Declared Fake by Frisco Detective
Sedro Woolley dispatch reports a man claiming to be Nora Fuller’s murderer was released after Detective Gibson of San Francisco deemed him a fake. The June 28 report says the suspect was disqualified as the true killer.
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Bennett
Sedro-Woolley
Frisco
Seattle
Sedro- Woolley
Nora Fuller
Gibson
San Francisco
Tragedy in Idaho Tells Oregon Affair of Ada Horn Kissinger
Ada Horn Garner of Pilot Rock Oregon was shot to death at Pearl Idaho by William P Kissinger of Pendleton and Pilot Rock who then killed himself The couple had a fraught marriage and Ada had left Pendleton to visit Idaho where she married Garner A coroner's jury investigated the double tragedy and Kissinger’s identity was established from papers and photos found on him
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Ada Horn
Pendleton
Idaho
Boise City
William Garner
Pilot Rock
Pearl
William P. Kissinger
Eugene
Kissinger
Garner
Hattie Horn
Douglas Betts
Mrs. Evans
Birch Creek
R. Kissinger
Oregon
Sonny
W. A. Garner
Alice Foster
Miss Foster
Mrs. Garner
Kissinger Tragedy Linked to Oregon Marriage Promise
A man arrived at Mrs. Garner’s home shortly before an appearance, believed to have traveled from Oregon to find her. Hearing of her marriage to Garner, he resolved to kill her and himself after learning she had promised to wed him if a divorce to Mrs Kislinger, in Oregon, was granted. The unkept promise and the marriage without his knowledge are cited as the trigger for the tragedy.
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W. P. Kissinger
Boise City National Bank
Eugene
Ore
Western Appointments Nominate Two Territorial Officials
Washington June 28 The president sent to the senate the nominations of Walter Robb for collector of customs in the first Oregon district and Ernest Egegleson for surveyor general of Idaho.
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Washington
Senate
Walter Robb
Oregon
Ernest Egegleson
Idaho
Ontario Baptist Church Joins Eastern Oregon Association
La Grande June 28 A new church the Baptist church at Ontario joined the Eastern Oregon Baptist Association during the session yesterday Officers elected for the coming year include L E Penland Pendleton moderator R W King Pendleton clerk and M O Perry La Grande re elected treasurer A committee was named to arrange a district colporteur covering the Eastern Oregon and Grande Ronde associations and other business was conducted.
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la Grande
Baptist Church
Ontario
Eastern Oregon Baptist Association
L. E. Penland
Pendleton
R. W. King
M. O. Perry
Oregon
Wheat In Chicago. Chicago, June 28 Wheat-734.
Wheat trading in Chicago marked activity with quotes around 734 as the market moved on a warm June day. Traders monitored supply cues and weather models while volume showed modest interest. No major price swings reported.
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Chicago
Wheat In San Francisco Sale At Market Prices
San Francisco reports wheat priced at 1.14 dollars per bushel with market quotations recorded for June 28. The brief note notes current cash prices in the local market.
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San Francisco
New County Officers Take Office In January
New county officers will assume duties on and after the 7th of next month. Some have been sworn in and their bonds filed, but the county court must pass them on. The old officers retire on the 7th, except the assessor who stays until the first Monday in January to finish 1902 assessments. Legislators also remain until their January meeting.
Lucas elected second lieutenant in O N G unit
At a special election held Thursday night 5 Salem H H Lucas was elected second lieutenant of Company F Fourth Regiment O N G to succeed Roy Byrd who resigned.
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Salem
H. H. Lucas
Company F, Fourth Regiment, O. N. G
Roy Byrd
Mystery deepens in disappearance of Victor Schilling
Portland, June 28. The mystery of the disappearance of Victor Schilling, local ticket agent for O R and N, who vanished last Saturday evening, grows. He was last seen in Spokane the following day and arrived there amid talk of mining propositions. An investigation into his accounts followed his absence, but nothing conclusive has emerged. His domestic life is noted as happy, leaving concerns he may be ill or wandering.
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Ortland
Schilling
Portland
Spokane
Ing
Pearance
Jessie Morrison Guilty for Razor Slashing Rival
El Dorado Kansas June 28 Jesse Morrison a young society woman was found guilty for the third time in the murder of Mrs Olin Castle her successful rival for the hand of Olin Castle Mrs Castle was slashed to death with a razor.
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el Dorado, Kan
Jesse Morrison
Olin Castle
Crop prospects across Canada show record strength
Ottawa reports crop conditions in Canada are the best for this period. Ontario winter wheat is in strong forward condition, Manitoba grain two weeks ahead and developing splendidly. Winnipeg estimates hard wheat yield at 70,000,000 bushels for Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. Railways optimistic about big earnings for another year.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Canadian Northwest Territory
Oldest U S postmaster marks seventy four years of service
Roswell Beardsley of North Lansing New York claims the title of oldest postmaster in continuous service in the United States. Today he completed his 74th year in the job after being appointed by John Quincy Adams. His starting salary was 19 dollars 63 cents and has never topped 200. He has a personal fortune of 160000, so the office is not his living.
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North Lansing
WN. Y
Roswell Heardsley
United States
John Quincy Adams
Beardsley
Inside Columbus Ball Nominates Huling in Twelfth District
The Republican congressional convention of Ohio's Twelfth district met at the City Ball in Columbus to nominate Cyrus Huling, the Daugherty candidate, with indications favoring his selection.
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Columbus
Cyrus Huliing
Daugherty
Hubbard residents buy hops from New York supplier
Mrs H A Milla and Chas Darrell of Hubbard contract with Lilleethal Broa of New York for 600 pounds of hops at 14 cents per pound.
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H. A. Milla
Chas, Darrell
Hubbard
Lilleethal Broa
New York
King 13 Improves in Official Bulletins
London reports the king is out of immediate danger and improving after an operation. Official bulletins note his condition is satisfactory though the wound needs constant attention. Crowds cheered outside the palace as royal family visited and a move to a couch may occur tomorrow.
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London
Mayor Low to speak with public through papers weekly
In New York on June 28 authorities announced that after July Fourth Mayor Low will begin regular quarterly briefings. Starting July 10 he will address reporters weekly in a half column and cover one department at a time, sharing plans and actions with readers. If successful he will expand to two weekly talks, morning and afternoon papers.
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New York
Low
Waterville Chautauqua Opens With Notable Speakers
Waterville Chautauqua in Waterville Minnesota opens its eight day program under favorable conditions. Featured speakers include Henry Watterson William J. Bryan and Bam P. Jonas.
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Waterville
Minn
Henry Watterson
Wiliam J. Bryam
Bam P. Jona
Man shot at Whatcom not convict Tracy tale false
Whatcom Wash June 26. Reported killed and confessed to being Harry Tracy the Oregon convict is not dead nor the same man. Identified as Campbell from Black River Falls Washington he recovered and said his name. Campbell shot after resisting arrest by Policeman Alvord and Officer Jessup. Campbell fought five minutes until club cracked skull but he held Abvards gun.
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Whatcom
Wash
Sald
Harry Tracy
Oregon
R Campbell
Black River Falls
Alvord
Campbell
Jessup
Ab Vard
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Rathbone
Bill Kissinger
Umatilla County
Pearl, Idaho
Kissenger
President
Customs Collector
Baptists At
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Jessie Morrison
Huling
King
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Tle
Waterville Chautauqua
Tracy
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