Rockefeller Questioned in Chicago Rebates Case
In Chicago Judge Landis refused to compel John D. Rockefeller to testify citing his age and wealth. The court indicated Rockefeller may be excused if other witnesses provide required information. Subpoenas issued for three more oil men. Jury in Findlay in the Standard Oil conspiracy case reported to be deadlocked after 48 hours out. In New York subpoenas served on Archibald Charles White William Rowe and Moffett to appear July 6 in Judge Landis court in the Standard Oil case.
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Rockefeller
Chicago
Landis' Eaid
Mttorney Miller
John D. Rockefeller
Miller
Landis
Findlay
Findiay
Iim U
New York
Archibald Charles White
Wm. Rowe
Moffett
Prosecution Claims Grand Jury Still Valid in Bribery Indictments
In San Francisco on June 25 the prosecution argued that the Olivera grand jury remains legally in force and the bribery indictments issued by it are valid. Defense counsel contended that a new grand jury, certified in February 1907, ended the old body's term, while the prosecution asserted only a court order could end the present panel within its twelve months.
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Jodee Lawlor
Weninet
Towis
D. W. Cobb
Weney
Cobb
Malheur County Woman Executed for 1905 Uxoricide
Megorien Mung Today reports in Salem Oregon that Haliver Me gorien of Malheur county was hanged this noon at the penitentiary for a crime dated back to September 1905. The case details indicate a long pursuit and final capital punishment for the alleged wife killing.
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Salem
Ore
Jane
Malheur County
Wife Murderer Executed in Columbus
James Cornelius, convicted wife murderer, was executed by electrocution this morning in Columbus Ohio. He arranged his own funeral. In Oregon, W L Hayward succeeds Hugo Reedek as physical director at the state university in Eugene with a salary of 1100 dollars.
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Columbus
James Corneliua
W. L. Haywood
Hugo Reedek
The
State University At
Eugene
Mr. Hayward
Strike Conference in Frisco Aims to End Street Car TieUp
The ways and means committee of the strike campaign heads a conference this afternoon with Calhoun to seek an end to the street car strike. The committee from central organizations and non affiliated unions will present proposals that are not yet disclosed.
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San Francisco
Ways and Means
Strike Campaign Committee
Calhoun
New York Reaches Bonding Limit With 29 Million Issue
New York City plans a sale of 29 million dollars in 4 percent bonds to fund improvements. The issue, exempt from personal taxes, is seen as a key indicator of current bond market demand. Bankers expect full subscription before July disbursements, though pricing remains uncertain. Some investors may reinvest maturing US bonds into these city securities.
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New York
New York City
United States
Squires Burns Fight Nearing Big San Francisco Bout
San Francisco June 25 Seated for the Squires Burns fight opened this morning and advance orders for 5000 worth of seats were received before tickets went on sale Betting has shifted to 9 to 10 favorite Squires weighed 182 Burns 178 both down to fighting weight Byrne began training in Oakland today both expect to taper off start Monday
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San Francisco
Ind
Nore
Ayn Neney
Joneine
Wleserten
Raul
Wat
Byrne
Oakland
Harbin Springs
Squirea
Burns
Hermiston Citizens' Ticket Nominated for City Election
Hermiston June 28 The citizens ticket named yesterday includes Mayor George Carr recorder Glenn Williams treasurer unnominated marshal Dug Phony and councilmen J R Means B E B McMillen George Tyacke L W Davis J Jackson Henry Hanby. The election is next Monday with strong McNaught backing and irrigation project ties. George Carr serves as secretary to engineer John T Whistler in charge of the Umatilla irrigation project.
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Citizens
Hermiston
George Carr
Glenn Williams
Dug Phony
J. R. Means
B. EB. McMillen
George Tyacke
L. W. Davis
J. Jackson
Henry Hanby
McNaught
John T. Whistler
Umatilla
Labor will be plentiful for harvest season in Oregon
An estimated thousand mill workers from eastern Oregon will travel to Umatilla and Walla Walla counties in July seeking hay and grain harvest work. About 60 advance laborers have passed through town toward Walla Walla, with more arriving by train. Farmers expect ample labor as mill workers shun railroad construction for higher earnings in harvest fields.
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Oregon
Portland
Umatilla
Walla Walla
Walla Wallen
Farmera
Colorado mine war witness details Cripple Creek unrest
Bill Easterly testifies about the Cripple Creek district turmoil, denying knowledge of the Vindicator disaster and Independence depot explosion. He describes gunmen, federal agents and Pinkerton influence, passporting through Cripple Creek, Victor and Silver City with arrests, lootings, and deportations amid union clashes in 1904.
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Boine
Bil Easterly
Darrow
Cripple Creek
Easterly
Independence Depot
Pinkerton
McGee
Orchard
Dr. L. McGee
Orehird
Wallace
Orivehird
Denver
California
Bradley
Meyer
Joan Buoterly
Ivacato
Enederty
Friends
Victor
Citizens’ Alliance
Federation
Ce Hamlin
Samuel Crump
Hamlin
Joseph Sholts
Sholtx
Bholtz le
Shultz
George Breen
Florence-Cripple Creek
Independence
Canyon City
Phelps Seeks Extra Train Between Pendleton and Portland
District Attorney G W Phelps argues for another passenger train to serve Pendleton and Portland, citing public need and improved service. The railroad company contends the run is unprofitable, presenting costs and revenue figures. The commission has not ruled, but will review interstate cost analyses before deciding early next week.
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Pendleton
Portland
G. W. Phelps
Railroad Commission
Huntington
Aitchison
Tax Commission
Phelps
Testimony on Hercules mine and union origins recounted
Ed Boyce testified yesterday about his role in the federation. He traced mining work from 1846 in the Coeur d'Alene and described union discrimination and a Boise jail stay in 1891. Fourteen union members went to jail for violating a federal injunction. Hawley pushed the cause to the supreme court, noting the Western Federation began in the Boise jail with the call to federate after owners organized in Helena in 1890.
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Belww
Ed Boyce
Federation
Hercules
Orchard
Coeur d'Alene
Boise
Hawley
Supreme Court
Western Federation
Bolae
Helena
Appeal for Condemnation of Telegraph Lines
Secretary Russell urged local cooperation to present to Congress a petition to condemn the property of the Western Union and Postal Telegraphs and have it purchased by the government. The action rests on post Civil War law authorizing states to acquire telegraph lines.
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Chicago
Russell
Western Union
Postal
Man Falls Through Skylight at Hotel St George
Charlee Miller, a news agent riding the train to Spokane, fell about 35 feet through a skylight at the Hotel St George rear court. He suffered deep cuts to head and body, bruises, and was taken to hospital after medical aid arrived. Miller, from New York, had climbed the glass to recover a brass button he dropped.
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Charlee Miller
Spokane
St. George
Milley
the &T
George Kitchen
Miller
New York
C. J. Smith
Whiskey Train Fire Destroys 65 Barrels in Portland Yard
Fire consumes a car of whiskey bound for Rothschild Brothers in the terminal yards. Sixty-five barrels, valued at 8450, vanish as onlookers tally potential sales and a saloonkeeper estimates a street value of about 40000 if sold at 15 cents per drink.
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Portland
Rothschild Brothers
Oregon Daily Journal
Chemical Company No. 1
Chicago Wheat Market Opens and Closes Varied Prices
In Chicago on June 28 wheat opened at 43 4 and closed at 95 4. Corn opened 63 percent and closed the same. Rye opened 43 and closed 42 9 8. Market quotes reflect modest activity across grain futures.
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Chicago
Onta
Burnett Purchases by St Louis Club From Tacoma Player
The St Louis National League club secured first baseman Burnett from Tacoma of the Northwestern League for 2250 dollars paid by Robinson for Burnett's release. At Depew, William Cledenne, ex Canadian parliament member and former Montreal mayor, was killed, cut in two by a train.
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St. Louis
Burnett
Tacoma
Robinson
Depew
William Cledenne
Montreal
Chief Forester Pinchot Holds Talks on Stockmen Cooperation
Gifford Pinchot, chief forester of the United States, visited Pendleton en route from the Denver land convention to northern Idaho and Montana. He outlined forestry policies and urged hearty cooperation from stockmen, as reserves cover more than 121 million acres. He advocated state-by-state appropriations to fund reserves, higher salaries for forestry staff, and reinvesting timber and range revenues locally. He noted last year’s $1.9 million expenditure and projected nearly double funding next year to manage reserves effectively.
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Gifford Pinchot
United States
Pendleton
Denver
Mr. Pinchot
Ice strike cripples New York as drivers walk out
New Yorkers face an ice famine amid the 2000 ice drivers strike demanding union recognition. Public health threatened as garbage piles up in streets, with 2000 city street cleaners to be called out tonight if the dispute remains unsettled.
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New York
New
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