Prosecution Rebuff in Thaw Case Amid Court Row
In New York on March 4, crowds gathered as Mrs Thaw and daughter arrived. Judge and Jerome clashed over expert Evans and Wagner as Thaw's mental state is debated. Witnesses question Thaw's sanity, citing adolescence and a pattern of conduct with the Tombs examination.
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New York
Thaw
de. Evins
Jerome
Evans
White
Wagner
Wm. Thaw
George Carnepe
Trme
Wos
Trong
Swettenham Resigns as Governor of Kirton
London reports Governor Swettenham has resigned his post and will depart Kirton by noon after arranging affairs. The move is welcomed by all countrymen and Americans who follow the retirement with gratification.
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London
Swettenham
Kirton
Rail commission hears cases on loggers rates
Salem March 4 The railroad commission has two cases for declarer before it The people of Fall City complain that rates on logs have advanced since January 1 The commission holds that rates in effect January 1 1907 shall be prima facie just and reasonable and will order them back to that figure The Astoria and Columbia River railroad has a hearing today to suspend the rule that rates can only be raised or lowered on 10 days notice and argues it must meet steamboat competition on very short notice
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Salem
Railroad Mission
Fall City
Astoria & Columbia River Railroad
Commission
Wisconsin Senator Spooner Resigns From Senate
Washington March 4 The senior United States Senator from Wisconsin has decided to retire from the Senate. Colleagues were surprised to receive the announcement. The Wisconsin legislature machinery was halted by the resignation as lawmakers plan an election for a successor. Conan Stephensone 60 and Willard Esch are candidates.
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United States
Wisconei
Senate
Wrehington
Conan
Teane
Willard Esch
Trial of Will 4 Davis Man Slaughter Case Opens
The trial for WH J. Davis charged with man slaughter over the Sequois Fire in Chicago in 1903 began this morning in Danville Illinois. The examination of talemen occupied the morning session.
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Will
Travis
Danville
Triaa
J. Davis
Sequois Tire
Chicago
New Scouring Mill Machinery to Boost Wool Handling
New scouring mill machinery arrives and will be installed within five weeks to raise plant capacity by about one third for the opening of the scouring season. Meanwhile, Miss Livia Ferrin, daughter of Pacific University president, takes over as Pendleton academy language teacher succeeding Prof Fletcher.
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Jukiios
Flbe
Judd
New York
Hartford
Conn
New England
New York City
Teun
Stowe
Min
Jhudd
Livia Ferrin
Forest Grove
Pendleton Academy
C. K. Fletcher
Mise Ferrin
Ferrin
Pacific University
Mia Evelyn Seeman
Utilon
Hae
Misa Ferrin
Delta confectionery renovation underway for summer opening
The Delta confectionery is undergoing a thorough renovation this week including painting and papering of the entire interior to improve appearance in preparation for the summer season opening.
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Delta
Dakota Aground Off Shirahama Near Tokio Harbor
Great Northern steamship Dakota carrying Yokohama and Hong Kong freight and passengers struck rocks near Shirahama at four in the morning. All aboard are reported safe and officials hope the vessel can be saved. Heavy currents and clear weather test the wreck site. J. J. Hill confirms passengers and mails are safe though ship condition unclear.
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Yokohama
Hong Kong
Seattle
Tokio Harbor
Great Northern
Dakota
Bay of
Tokio
Shirishama
Hansen
Forest Reserves Enlarged by Presidential Proclamation
The president proclaims expansion of western forest reserves including Oregon Siskiyou Tennaln Astiland Coquille Casade Umpqin Blue Mountain and Washington Colville Olympio Rain ier Port Nouf Palouse Weiser Montana Big Bell Little Tockies Oner Lewis and Clark Nevada Tivolie Oregon Washington Wenaha Tiloha Washington Priest River Chitose March 4 Wheat markets show varied openings and closes as town resistance debates a federal convention to amend the constitution for popular U.S. Senate elections.
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Wihehington
Oregon
Siskiyou
Tennaln
Astiland
Coquille
Casade
Umpqin
Blue Mountain
Washington
Colville
Olympio
Rainier
Washington-Tdlaho
Port Nouf
Palouse
Adjourned sine die as Congress ends at high noon
Washington reports Congress adjourned at noon with singing and celebration. President signs Aldrich financial bill effective immediately. Ship subsidy bill dead after failed renewal attempt. Cabinet changes include Cortelyou as treasurer and Farfield as interior secretary. Cowmilman sentenced for bribery connected to the City Railroad.
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Washington
Congress
Cannon
Williams
Ihepress
Senate
Aldrich
Aldrich Financial
Shipwobridy
Carmack
Gilinger
Eleven Echo Men Accused Of Gambling In Boho
Sheriff Taylor served warrants Saturday afternoon arresting eleven men in Boho on gambling charges. Named defendants include Cloyd Olver William Rainwater William Bulger J E Taylor William Pratt Gen Ireland William Woodstock Charles Morrison M A Gillette 8 J Sellers and one unidentified. Several were found in the city and were summoned to appear in court tomorrow either in person or by attorney before Judge Bean. Indictments were filed Saturday by District Attorney Phelps.
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Boho
Taylor
Theet
Echo
Bean
Phelps
Big Enrollment for National Guard Sees Full Roster Soon
A public push to form a National Guard company has drawn 72 names in a short time, with many more to come. The petition drive, aiming to fill a peacetime company of 78, will be sent to the adjutant general after tonight’s committee meeting, listing dozens of prospective enlistees.
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National Guard
Organia Naleen
Tts
Adjutant General
Percy Folsom
W. D. Pasley
Royal M Sawtelle
C. E. Ruppe
F. Willard Bond
B. Aldrich
Glenn G. Goalman
M. & Kern
C. B. Nissen
Roy Alexander
Walter Cadman
F. B
Land office probe questions Lake Washington sale price
Special from Olympia reports the Ross investigative committee examined the sale of ten acres on Lake Washington to J L Croft at 100 per acre. Evidence shows land worth 500 to 600 per acre and improvements appraised at 5 467 54 by the state land commissioner. Witnesses testified to valuation and committee plans a report to both houses with possible bills for greater publicity and reform of land laws.
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Olympia
State Land Office of
Washington
Witnew EK. C. Mildon
Seattle
Ross Investigating Committee
Lake Washington
J. L Croft
Ttwan
Thomas Burke
Rows
Rosa
McCoy
Rhodes
Land Commission
Ross
Minstrel Show in Pendleton for Band Benefit
A Pendleton minstrel show on Wednesday night at Fraser theater promises top local talent and broad laughter. Directed by Driscoll, proceeds support the band organization with famed locals Bert Geer and Dick Lawrence among the performers.
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Pendleton
Fraser Theater
Driscoll
T. T. McFall
Bert Geer
The
Tribune
Dick Lawrence
Manger Lowe
Frazer Theater
Messie Borani Kelly
Commercial Association
Weil Playhouse
Ajso
Glee Club
J. A. Mitchell
Trial Opens Over Iroquois Theater Fire Casualties
Vermillion county court hears case against WM J Davis charged with involuntary manslaughter after the Iroquois theater fire in Chicago. Davis, former handler of the theater, is brought from Chicago on change of venue to face accusations tied to the December disaster that killed over 60 people.
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Iroquois
Danville
WM J. Davis
Vermillion County
Crewit
Chicago
Davie
Assembly Refuses Reconsideration of Capitol Removal
In Sacramento on March 4, the assembly refused to reopen debate on the capitol removal vote, ending any immediate chances for revisiting the issue. The decision solidifies the current plan and moves the topic out of further legislative consideration.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Capitol
Standard Oil in a Federal Court Indictments Lined Up
In Chicago on March 4 the government began its antitrust case against Standard Oil with eight indictments. The district attorney questioned veniremen on belief in regulation of corporations as the government alleged rebates on shipments from Whiting Indiana to East St. Louis Illinois via the Chicago and Alton lines.
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Whiting
Ind
Shippal
Chicago
Standard Company
United States
Sims
Alton Case Opens as Standard Oil Faces 1902 Counts
History of the Case, Chicago March 4. The Alton case before Judge Landis draws a packed federal court room. Standard Oil of Indiana stands charged with receiving concessions on shipments from Whiting to St. Louis and Campelle at rates below published figures. The indictment contains 1902 counts, potential fines totaling up to 48 million dollars.
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Chicago
Til
Landis
Tapis
United States District Court
Alton Care
Standard Oz Company
Whiting
Ind
Jatit
Adame Brothers Buy Cattle in Camas Prairie
Chirence Adame and his brother own horns place on Camas Prairie and toured Cold Springs seeking cattle for summer. He reports snow melted, spring grasses appearing, and cattle turned out on the breaks with substantial feed from new sprouts.
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Chirence Adame
Horn Place
Camas Prairie
Cold Springs
Mr. Adame
Seven Right of Way Deeds for Holdman Simmons Railroad
Seven right of way deeds for the proposed Holdman Simmons Railroad were filed with the county recorder. All conveyances favor E. W. McComas with a nominal consideration of one dollar each. Grantors include Charles Vinson and wife F C Johnson and wife M G Mc kern and wife John Perkins and wife C O Luts and wife D M Parris and wife and W M Parrish and wife. McComan has secured sixteen deeds. remaining deeds to be filed shortly.
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Holdman Sinmens
Holdman
Simmons Landing
Radas
E. W. McComas
Charlee Vinson
F.C. Johnson
M. G. McKern
John & Perkina
Burnette Body Shipped To Hileard For Burial
The remains of Ren L Burnette were shipped to Hileard this morning for burial. The deceased was a Starkey prairie stockman and died here Saturday afternoon.
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Nonin
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Society For the Friends of the Russian Freedom
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