Labor Lawyer Tries to Link Darrow Trial to Franklin Case
Bart Franklin, who pleaded guilty to influencing a McNamara juror, was fined 4000 by Judge Cahannia in Los Angeles. He said he was a detective for the McNamara defense and that the fine matched money seized from him while speaking with a prospective juror. Speculation swirls that Darrow’s defense may weaponize Franklin’s alleged plant role in the prosecution.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Bart Franklin
Robert Bain
McNamara
Cahannia
Wills
Ford
Franklin
McNamara Defense
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Discharged Clerk Charged in Bankette Burglary Case
Floyd Irwin assistant in the grocery department at Cash Meat Markets on Court street is charged with burglarizing the market through a rear door, stealing 14.50 from the cash register and 24 packages of tobacco. He was bound over to the grand jury on $500 bonds after a preliminary hearing. Tobacco found under his mattress aided the case. a bootprint linked him to the back door. Friends tried to keep the matter from the courts.
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Court Street
Floyd Irwin
Golden Rule
Grand
L. B. Ramadunlee
Young Irwin
Mannig
Widow Discovers Hidden Facts After Bereavement
A widow reflects on insights revealed after her spouse's death, noting truths learned only in loss. The piece explores personal growth, resilience, and the shifting duties that accompany widowhood, with an emphasis on inner strength and newly understood life lessons.
Five Million Britons Face Idle Labor Amid Coal Shortage
London March 1 Britain's large industries and railroads were warned they may suspend operations due to fuel shortage. An estimated 1,049,407 miners are out today. Two weeks of coal supply remain. Government officials conferred with strikers and operators but no settlement. Premier Asquith remains pessimistic yet urges yield. Troops ordered to be ready for strike service though no disorders reported.
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London
Eng
Asquith
Gurdane Declares He Won’t Seek Sheriff Race
Former Pendleton police chief T B Gurdane, a popular figure, states he will not run for sheriff or seek the Republican nomination. He ends his public political activity to enjoy private life and his business plans, noting six years since he first became chief of police and led efforts against law breakers under three administrations.
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T. B. Gurdane
Pendleton
Tom Gurdane
Gurdane
Taylor
Thought She Was Cowboy Enastone Case Acquittal
Clarence Klotz proprietor of a South Bethlehem hotel was acquitted on a charge of selling intoxicating drinks to minors after his defense claimed the two girls involved wore men's clothes and hid their identities. The case stemmed from the death of Florence Vogel, 17, of Allentown, who leapt from a New Street bridge after drinking at Klotz's establishment on Halloween.
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Enastone
Clarence Klotz
Second and
New Streets
Bethlehem
Stewart
Florence Vogel
Allentown
Edith Lehiso
Cataspuqua
Klots
Hallowe'en
Vogel
New Street
Klotz
Taft name unlikely to surface at national convention
New York March 1 Governor Stubbs said he did not think President Taft would get his name before the national convention. He added Colonel Roosevelt would probably capture the Ohio delegation and the Taft boom would collapse.
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New York
Stubbs
Taft
Roosevelt
Ohio
Old Cemetery Worries City Over Street Paving Costs
City officials face a dilemma funding pavement along streets bordering the old cemetery on the river’s north side. Trustees lack funds and no private source exists to cover the expense, while foreclosing the cemetery trust seems unlikely to resolve the issue. Authorities seek a workable path forward.
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Old Cemetery
Jackson
Bush
Charles H. Carter
FitzGerald
Aura M. Raley
M. B. Goodwin
Pendleton
Lot Livermore
Ed Marshall
Five Per Cent Wage Offer to Lawrence Textile Workers
Lawrence Mass March 1 Police conduct praised as bright departure with fifteen striking workers’ children sent to Washington to seek federal investigation into mill conditions. Wage offer of five percent to workers earning under eight dollars weekly. directors Wool and Haywood announce terms amid strike pressure affecting thirty three Lawrence Woolen Mills. President Wool suffers nervous collapse in Boston due to strike fallout and public scrutiny.
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Lawrence
Mass
Iit- Ne
Washington
Congress
Stonahan
William Haywood
Lawrence Woolen Mills Company
President Wool
Americana Woolen Milla Company
Boston
Brutanties
American tourist held as spy near Berlin
An American tourist and a German companion were arrested by fortress guards at Spandau near Berlin amid Germany wide espionage fear. They claimed to seek the Julius tower and the imperial war chest rumored to hold 20 million dollars in gold. After several hours of interrogation they were released and returned to Berlin.
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Berlin
Germany
Spandau
Bond Forfeited In High Profile Revolver Case
Robert Foster, a detective linked to the National Erectors Association, forfeited a $1200 bond today after failing to appear for a hearing. Foster was accused of drawing a revolver with intent to kill President Ryan of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. He is believed to be in Los Angeles.
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Indingpolls
Mar
Robert Foster
National Erectors’ Association
Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Foster
Los Angeles
Florida Rep Urges Abolition of Solicitor Post
Washington March 1 Representative Chirk of Florida in the House today urged abolition of the post of solicitor to the department of agriculture. The job is held by George McCabe, Dr. Wiley's enemy.
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Wiley
Washington
Chirk
Florida
Department of Agriculture
George McCabe
Bryan scores Colonel Roosevelt in Portland speech
William J. Bryan addressed about 10 000 people in Portland Oregon arguing Colonel Roosevelt had no ties to progressives until LaFollette championed them He urged direct election of senators an income tax recall of the judiciary a direct primary and tariff revision Air travel plans were noted as he departed for Tacoma after the address
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Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
Depas
LaFollette
William J. Bryan
United States
Hoe
Tacoma
Orozko quits Madero for rebels to lead rebel army
El Paso report confirms General Orozco severed ties with President Madero and will join the rebels. He may assume command of the rebel army when it reaches Chihuahua as General Salazar plans to march there. Juarez rail delays hinder rebel departure while the El Paso Juarez bridge is heavily guarded.
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el Paso
Texas
Orozco
Madero
Luis Fernandez
Salagzars
Oroczo
Saume
Chihuahua
Salazars
Juarez
Salazrasas
Mexico City
February Rainfall Boosts Umatilla County Crops
February brought heavy rain across Umatilla County lifting prospects for a robust 1912 crop. Official records show 1.77 inches of precipitation against a 1.47 inch normal with rain on most days, minimal cold spells, and limited sunshine across the month.
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Umatilla
Averill
Coal miners strike may yet be averted
Indianapolis reports a possible amicable adjustment of wage disputes between operators and bituminous miners after a second Chicago conference today. A meeting is scheduled before April 1, when the current working agreement expires.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Pive Nations Agreed on Chinese Policy
Washington March 1 England Russia Japan and Germany favor joint action with the United States to maintain China's integrity. France Italy and Austria have not replied to Secretary Knox's note seeking participation.
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Washington
England
Russia
Japan
Germany
United States
China
France
Italy
Austria
Knox
Taft praises newspapers as they publish the day’s facts
Washington March 1 President Taft lauded the afternoon papers before the National Press Club. He said he was glad to be present when those who published the day’s solid facts have laid down their pens and those about to republish the same facts tomorrow morning are just starting their tasks.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
National Press
Fugitive Gongales Captured in Hills Shack
Los Angeles report says Trebizio Gongales, a fugitive from justice, was arrested after reportedly fleeing with his wife and baby into the hills and living in a shack. He faces a charge of assault to commit murder.
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Los Angeles
Former county judge returns home near Pilot Rock
T. P. Grillland, once county judge, arrived at his Pilot Rock area residence this morning after a brief visit in the city.
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T. P. Grillland
Pilot Rock
Fire Destruction and Mutiny in Peking Loom Large
Reports from Peking indicate a $12,000,000 fire loss as mutinous troops loot homes and burn buildings across the district. Loyal regiments patrol the streets while foreign legations brace for possible attacks amid mass casualties and refugees. Tien Tsin reports a minor revolt among nearby troops quelled by loyal forces.
Pendleton Named a Weather Station in Oregon
Pendleton designated as one of several Oregon weather stations to collect daily frost data. EBF Averill will telegraph daily conditions including high and low temperatures, rainfall, cloud cover, wind direction and speed. Edward A Beals will inspect instruments and establish the local station in early March.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Weather Bureau
Washington
Idaho
Ebf Averill
Edward A. Beals
New Air Speed Record by Tabuteau in Monoplane
Covering 156 miles in two hours seven minutes and fifty four seconds, aviator Tabutteau set a world speed record in a monoplane. The record was soon surpassed by aviator Vendrine who flew 102 miles per hour.
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Tabutteau
Tabuteau
Vendrine
Pendleton High School Declines Inter scholastic Debate
Pendleton high school will not participate in interscholastic debate this year. Supt Landere and Principal Hampton cite district management issues and late pairing with Prineville as creating an injustice to a team that has trained since fall and built a three year record of finals appearances in Eugene.
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Pendleton High School
Eastern Oregon
Pendleton
Prineville
Landere
Hampton
Tast
Eugene
Pendleton to Host Men and Religion Forward Movement Convention
Local ministers and J S Landers plan a Pendleton meeting after a successful Walla Walla event. Walla Walla workers visit March 17 to recruit boys aged 4 to 18 from Umatilla Hermiston Stanfield Pilot Rock Echo Holdman Adams Athena Weston and nearby districts for a weekend convention with banquets and organized activities.
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Walla Walla
J. S&s. Landers
Garden City
Umatilla
Hermiston
Stanfield
Pilot Rock
Echo
Holdman
Adams
Athena
Weston
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