Pendleton Names Tom Gurdane Chief of Police
Tom Gurdane, long time Pendleton resident and former pawnbroker, was elected chief of the Pendleton police force last night. Council members praise his courage and integrity despite no prior police experience, and he is expected to appoint William Scheer and John P. Brown as night deputies.
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Tom Gurdane
Pendleton
Joe
Marrtial
Swearingen
Mr. Gurdane
W. Coffmann
Police Committee
E. N. Ferguson
Franklin Street
Conncilman Hint Kile
Conrad Pintzaoeeder
Tutullla
Aed
Moorenoils Siliry
Coffman Mond Stevens
Slio
Tom Gurdine
Mar Whl
Jeff Stevens
Mer. Gurdane
Thin Place
John Gurdane
Regielatere
Thin County
Tom Guredane
Cottonwood Street
Scheer
Brown
Marschal Gurdane
William Scheer
John PD
Battle over slot machines continues after San Francisco arrests
In San Francisco on March 1, 241 gamblers arrested at the Harvey and Deroux establishments Monday night were arraigned and fined six dollars each. Deroux and two dealers were fined one hundred dollars each. County authorities vow to press the ongoing slot machine crackdown.
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San Francisco
Harvey
Deroux
Council must approve deputies named by material
Material has the right to name deputies subject to council approval. Mr Brown has served as night officer for two weeks while Mr Beheer held the role under Carney and Coffman. He has been laid off for several weeks due to rheumatism.
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Brown
Mr. Beheer
Carney
Coffman
Trouble With the Yaquib Attacks Laborers on Mexican Rail Line
The steamer Curacao arriving from Mexican ports reports that twelve days earlier Yaqui band attacked and killed a dozen Mexican workers on the Southern Pacific Sonora branch. Several were injured and five wagon loads of provisions were driven off. the Indians escaped.
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Southern Pacific
New Sonora
Umatilla Pays First Toward County Advertising Fund
Umatilla leads the county in funding the advertising effort with a payment toward a county ad fund. Each town was asked to contribute $25, Pendleton pledged $125. Once funds arrive, two men will be hired to distribute literature to westbound train passengers.
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Umatilla
Pendlenton
Interstate Commerce picks Hughes as investigator
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will offer C. E. Hughes the counsel role in a broad railroad investigation. Judge Calhoun of Chicago is also considered. Hughes ran the New York insurance inquiry. Chinese legation refutes Empress death rumors. Dolliver defends administration on Foraker and Elkins. Baer to Washington for anthracite talks. Roosevelts stance noted. State dept says refugees reach Kin Klong from Nachang.
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Dolliver
Ill Plutly
Foraker and
Elkins
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. E. Hughes
Calhoun
Chicago
Hughes
New York
Foraker
Haer
Roosevelt Center
Philadephia
Baer
Staw Department
Consul Rogers
Shanghai
Nachang
Kin Klong
Habeas Corpus Return Asked in Idaho Murder Case
Prisoners Moyer Haywood and Petibon file habeas corpus return in Idaho Supreme Court denying illegal imprisonment. They argue confinement due to poor penitentiary accommodations and request removal to jail if needed. March 2 set for argument. Harry Orchard moved to Caldwell for grand jury appearance with McParland to testify on Orchard's confession.
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Geary
Harry Orchard
Caldwell
McParland
Orchani
Boise
Moyer
Haywood
Petiibone
Brennenberg
Sipreme
United States
Idaho
Jill
Jal
Stetnenberg
Western Federation of Minera
Nichols
Orchard
Trix
McParlind
Rested case in Claiche murder trial as letters shown
New York March 1. A handwriting expert testified that Hertha Claiche wrote letters proving she loved Gerdron before an interloper appeared. The state rested and the defense outlined their case. La Grands March 1. The Grand Ponde Lumber verdict awarded $17,000 for damages against Lindsy, with a motion to set aside and a possible appeal to the supreme court if denied.
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New York
Bertha Claiche
Gerdron
William J. Kimaney
Hertha
Veraid
la Grands
Lindsy
Grand Ponde Lumber Company
Thie le
Supreme Court
Miners Meet Set for March 15 in Indianapolis
The miners' convention scheduled for March 15 was officially announced today in Indianapolis. The event details were confirmed by office officials.
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Indianapolis
Mutual Life Withdraws From Missouri After Exam Debate
New York March 1 The Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co announced its withdrawal from Missouri after heated talks over state exam costs. The company argued exam expenses could reach 5000 dollars, balking at what it called excessive charges and potential interference with its business. Faced with costly legal friction, the firm chose to submit to the exam or withdraw, prioritizing policyholder impact.
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New York
Mutual’ Theserve Life Insurance Company
Mirsouri
Mirrouri Oominers
Mutual Reserve
Stitement
Missouri
Walla Walla Wins Debating Duel Over Pendleton
In a close contest at Walla Walla last evening the judges awarded the decision to the Walla Walla high school team by a two to one vote. Pendleton won the oratorical honors. the debated resolution urged giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix maximum freight rates.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Wallin Walla
Interstate Commerce Commission
Amended TES report during Packers case in Chicago
One Gar el representative continued testimony for government and said Garfield amended his report at the pickers request before submission eliminating a hypothetical case of restraint of trade. Henderson burial noted at Dubuque Iowa with local groups attending. man drowned crossing a mill pond in Milan Washington after log roll incident.
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Chicago
Garels
Packers
Garfield
W. BH. van Dueen
Milan
Wash
Explosion Plot Tied to Coeur d Alene Fallout
A San Francisco report links a past Coeur d Alene strike to renewed plots against Bradley of this city. An attempt to blow up Bradley and poison his family with milk spike was suspected. Bradley, once in charge at Coeur d Alene, died during the strike era.
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Bradley
San Francisco
Fred Bradley
Mineo
Coeur d'Alene
Coeurd Alene
Boles
Palace Hotel
Foray
Wheat closes at Chicago market in steady values
Chicago March 1 wheat closed at 80 8-8 as the greatest wheat center in the world reports steady prices. Corn ended at 43 with slight advances and oats at 1-8. The session reflects cautious trading amid market-wide interest.
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Chicago
Riots in Springfield Prompt Arrests and Guarded Return
In Springfield on March 1 Colonel Ammell vowed to restore order within 24 hours as crowds pressed for calm. Twenty-eight rioters were arraigned for dis orderly conduct and concealed weapons with Toscoe Ridgway pleading guilty and fined $200. Witnesses named Howard Dean as the shooter in the death of brakeman Martin Davis, while others pleaded not guilty. Negro suspects were brought from Dayton by special train and guarded on arrival.
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Springfield
Ammell
Hfe
Mys
Dale
Toscoe Ridgway
N. H. Fairbanks
Martin Davis
Howard Dean
Dean
Preston Ladd
Dayton
Saloon Closed by Creditors in La Grande
The State Saloon on Depot Street, owned by C. C. Rockwell, was closed by creditors this morning with liabilities reported around 4000 dollars.
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la Grande
State
C. C. Rockwell
Depot Street
Kid Witte Confession Trick Foiled in Seattle Murder Case
John Hildebrand, partner of a doomed youth known as Kid White, confessed to participating in the hold up that led to Murphy’s death. The confession, taken before Warden Kees, was sent to Governor Mead but rejected as insufficient to stay White’s pending execution. Hildebrand received a life sentence. experts call the confession a likely ruse to save White.
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Walla Walla
Kid
Kees
Mead
White
Rees
Hildebrand
Japan plans newer battleship and expanded naval base
A March report notes Japan proposes constructing a more powerful warship than the Dreadnought and shipping it abroad. Germany reportedly aims to fund extended military and naval facilities, including a river craft program, with implications for Asia and the China trade.
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London
Kaya
Japan
Germany
Kalo Chanapa
Tug Willard Struck Reef and Sank at Rockport
The tug Willard struck a reef off Rockport this morning and sank with three crew drowned. The vessel rolled and disappeared beneath the waves, leaving the survivors to scramble to safety.
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Willard
Teletom
Gloucester
Masa
Rockport
May 1 Bids Expected For East Amatilla Dam Project
John T. Whistler of the reclamation service said bids for the dam at East Amatilla will be advertised about May 1 if progress continues. Landowners have signed into the Water Users association, rights of way are forming, and one contract may cover the whole system at an estimated cost of 1,000,000.
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East Amatilla
John T. Whistler
Reclamation Service
Whistler
Water Users’ Association
Roach Divorces Fight Promises Hard Legal Clash
James Roach filed an answer to a divorce suit amid sensational claims by his wife including alleged improper relations with other men. The case involves substantial property and seeks to lift an injunction preventing disposal of assets. Frank Roach also filed an answer as a party. lawyers include Carter Raley & Raley and Judge Lowell. Mrs Roach's case conducts under Judge Feo and J. T. Hinkle.
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James Roach
Frank Roach
Carter, Raley & Raley
Lowell
Mra. Roach
Feo
J. T. Hinkle
Tenny Killed In Prize Ring In San Francisco
Harry Tenny, promising young fighter, died after a severe beating by Frankie Nell in a San Francisco prize bout. He had 29 knockouts as an amateur, turned pro, and suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage from blows to chest and heart. His real name was Tennebaum. his death follows another recent boxing fatality. Authorities made mass arrests connected to the event as autopsy confirmed brain injury as the cause.
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San Francisco
Nell
Harry Tenny
Frankie Nell
Neil
Colma
Tenny
Monte Attell
Goldflotla
Bvitatin
United States
Jem Bowker
Meehanie
Grant Avenue
Pelle
Tennebaum
Harry Tennebaum
Folsom Street
Fead
Nett
Johnny Frakne
de Piriner
Hall of Justicce
Burnett
Langdon
Jaimes W. Coffroth
Aidtrict Aeterney
Morrie Levy
Feht Trust
Mark Shaughnessy
Tridiner Wood
Lewle and Clark Stockholders Adopt 25 Percent Dividend
Portland March 1 Lewle and Clark fall formally ceased to exist today as stockholders and directors passed dissolution resolutions after declaring a 25 percent dividend on the stock. They donated the remaining 13,000 for commemorative statues of Lewis and Clark.
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Portland
Lewle and Clark
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Deets
Claiche
Poon Company
Corte Hut
Henderson
Dubuque
Towa
March
Tatermen
Tlot
Ohio
Witte
Trump
Roach
Montana
Pomeroy, Wash
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