Investigation into Senator Smoot polygamy views continues
Washington reports detail Senator Smoot testimony on plural marriage, church versus individual practice, and law obedience. He cites 1890 census of 12,451 polygamist families, with numbers declining to 897 living by 1902, and notes church leaders and prominent Utah figures historically held plural marriages. Also mentions burro absence on tax lists in Umatilla and Panama recognition of Chile with harbor funding amid canal-related expectations.
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Washington
Smith
Deseret News
Burrows
Testo
Utah
Hour
Jessi
Smith Gald
Judea
Taylor
Worthington
Washington irrigation committee to meet in North Yakima
The irrigation commission appointed by Governor McBride will convene in North Yakima on March 9 to study Washington irrigation needs and draft a comprehensive law. Spokane’s Charles P. Lund serves on the panel, formed to replace unsatisfactory previous statutes and align with federal interests. The group aims to cover gaps in existing laws and guide state irrigation policy.
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Spokane
Irrigation Commission
McBride
North Yakima
Charles P. Lund
of Washington
Fire destroys St Patrick's church and rectory
In Long Island City on March 6 Rev Father Earnest and two domestics Mary and Margaret Brady died in a blaze that consumed St Patrick's church and the adjoining rectory. Priest Kearney Hennegan was seriously injured. The origin is unknown with theories including spontaneous combustion crossed wires and burglars.
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New York
Father Earnest
Mary
Margaret Brady
Kearney Hennegan
St. Patrick's Church
Long Island City
Parvenn Society Program At Terdleton College
Parvenn Society met yesterday afternoon and presented a program featuring solo Take Back the Heart by E Ray Jones recitation The Bachelor Sale by C C Conner and lecture The U S Geological Survey by H A Yates. Duet The Bridge by Misses Merkle and Miss Vesta Dennis, editor. Paper The Parveny Guide by Miss Dennis. Critic's Report by Professor Jones. The society voted to publish a paper every two weeks with Lola Sturdivant editor. Next, a two faction competition Japs and Russians. A lawsuit next week to test commercial law knowledge. Visitors welcomed. Seymour Swanger stockman of Meacham Creek in city today after supplies. snow light, range overstocked last year. Thursday Afternoon Club to be entertained by Mrs GC Smith Saturday March 12, social afternoon. no subject chosen.
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Terdleton Business College
Parveen Society
E Ray Jones
C. c. Conner
U. S. Geological Survey
H. A. Yates
Merkle
Parveny Guide
Vesta Dennis
Profeassor Jones
Colored panorama advert for the St Louis Exposition
The O R H N passenger department distributes a colored panoramic view of the St Louis Exposition, praised as one of the finest advertisements issued by the railroad.
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St. Lows
Sentencing in postoffice conspiracy case and Congress inquiry
Washington reports detail Samuel Groff receiving a two year prison term and $10,000 fine in the postoffice conspiracy trial while other co defendants face similar penalties. A House postoffices committee vote spurs the Hay resolution to obtain information on alleged congressional grafts. No new river and harbor surveys will be conducted this year as Senate action covers diplomacy and army appropriation rises.
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Congress
Washington
Pritchard
Samuel Groff
Maundeville
W. Va
Groff
House
Hay
Postminster-General
Fraud Charged as Heirs Seek Dismissal Set Aside
Heirs of the late Joseph Stubblefield sue to set aside a dismissal order and allege fraud in the case. They aim to secure division of the estate and block funds for an orphans home Wade Cattle Gate. Walla Walla. Wade Cattle Gate herd of Shorthorns Herefords, famed in the West, to be sold at public auction March 12 by W. T. Rigby in the Oregon city.
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Joseph Stubblefield
Walla Walla
Bronte
Cau
Stubblefield
Wade Cattle Gate
C. B. Wade
West
W. T. Rigby
Oregon
Privateer Offer Reported From American Shipowners
Novoe Vremya says American shipowners offered to fit out fast steamers as privateers for Russia. The piece notes a smallpox outbreak in Trans Baikal, rising Jewish enlistment at 12 percent, and fears of anti Semitic violence during Easter. It describes Japanese attacks on Port Arthur with details from Pallada and the sinking of Retvisan and Czarovitch, plus Admiral Marasoff’s arrival and a Vladivostok warning for residents within 17 miles.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
trans-Baikal
Japan
Pallada
Port Arthur
Danny
Bef
Retvisan
Cusrevitch
Eighth Anniversary at 301 Johnson Street Hosts
Mr and Mrs H B Cook entertained a small party of friends at their home 301 Johnson street on February 27. The event marked the couple’s eighth wedding anniversary with games lively conversation and a delicious collation.
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H. B. Cook
Johnson Street
Heinze Starts A Paper In Butte News Battle
F Augus tus Heinze launches the Butte Evening News to oppose his Reveille, claiming the Reveille is unmuzzled while other papers are controlled by Standard Oil and the Amalgamated Company. He accuses AP reporters in Montana of being influenced by petroleum and garbling reports. Nearby, a pioneer of Walla Walla, John Montagne, has been missing for days after a snowstorm. Search parties planned as he is over 70 and once worked in the lunar business.
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Butte
Moot
F. Augustus Heinze
Butte Evening News
Iime
Reveille
Heinze
Standard CW
Amalgamated Company
Fghter
Helize
Associated Press
Montona
Walla Walla
John Montagne
Cty
Heinze loses appeal over mine surveying dispute in Montana
The United States Court of Appeals for the Montana Circuit upheld a Montana district ruling finding Heinze in contempt for interfering with mining surveys. The decision blocks his efforts and directs surveys to proceed by the Butte Boston Mining Co. Heinze must appear before a Montana judge to face contempt consequences.
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United States
Montana
Sen Frateleco
Butte Boston Mining Co
Staten Ciroit Court of Appeala
Carr of
Heinze
Helo Gully
Experienced Laundyman Joseph Hoch Names New Manager
Joseph Hoch has engaged a Michigan laundyman named Dirkee to run the city plant. The incoming manager, a lifelong laundryman, will assume full charge within about a week and is expected to make the operation successful.
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Joseph Hoch Haw
Michlegan
Dirkee
Former Pendleton Leader Fred Johnson Visits Baker City
Fred Johnson, formerly of Pendleton and long a Pendleton president, now in Baker City as assistant at the Baker City penitentiary and ex deputy warden, reports heavy snow and impassable roads. Also notes Canada immigration totals for 1908 and the arrest of Edward Wogenser in Germany after 88 years in America.
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Fred Johnson
Baker City
Mr. Johnson
Pendleton
Johnson
Baker
Edward Wogenser
Buffalo
N. Y
Germany
America
Pendleton to Get New Bank Backed by Lewiston Capital
Lewiston financiers RC Beach and W 4 Thompson oversee plans to form a national bank in Pendleton with $50,000 capital. The Judd building will house the institution for a 10 year term, ready for business as soon as preparations finish.
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Pendleton
Mathrailor
Judd Building
Beach
W. 4. Thompson
Lewiston
New Bank
Lewiston Capital
Menia
Judd
Pen- Heton
Tiche
Connecticut
Taloon
Touch and Thompson
Renin
Eo Fron Lewinton
Boys Military Band Forming Under Fletcher Leadership
W Fletcher, active in arranging a city youth military band, will lead a class of 16 young men. He plans free band theory concerts across 194, 1906, 1906, and 1907 seasons, with bylaws guiding the organization and strict selection to ensure a premier, enduring group. Real Estate Transfers: Craigen sells land east of Gibbon. Shaw sells land near Hudson Hay ranch. Parrish vs Parrish divorce case argued before Judge Ellis. U.S. mint produced a record $21,796,000 in February coinage in San Francisco.
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W. Fletcher
Buz
Fletcher
Pendleton
Hie
George W. Craigen
Thomas Narkaus
Gibbon
William T. Shaw
Ruby BE. Marlett
Hudson Hay Ranch
United States
San Francisco
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