Notable Nominations and Obituaries Reported
President McKinley nominates Melville Brown of Wyoming for U S district judge for Alaska. Rep Alfred Harmer dies at home in Philadelphia at age 75. Bertha Warniken of Dayton Ohio jailed for impersonating a government officer. Dutch rebellion rises in Prieassk and Ken-Vande regions led by Piet Moolman. Noted moneylender Keane Gordon dies in England at 86. Missing body from Philippine Inquirer remains unidentified. Bryant of California’s First Regiment likely victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Melville @. Brown
Wyoming
Unitad
District of Alaska
Alfred ©. Harmer
Pather of the Tense
Pennevitania
Hie Homme
Philade
Kingdom
Gordon
Local Freight and Passenger Service Ad
Hustes and Carney Prop announce daily 7 o clock service to Pilot Rock Nye Alba Ubklah with good accommodations and reasonable freight and passenger office at Tallman and Co's drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustes & Carney
Prop's
Pilot Rock
Nye
Alba
Ubklah
Renonable
Tallman & Co.'s
Notable Immigrants and Local Tragedies Lie in Murky Ledger
Walla Walla restaurant owner Thomas Baldwin dies of pneumonia in Sumpter aboard the Ethinet. A Walla Walla loan is robbed of cash and valuables Tuesday evening while the proprietor is away. Oregon pioneer Mrs. piece Lacey dies at Sprin Water Lane County aged 11. Smallpox cases rise near Tikoa Farmington and the Coeur d Alene reservation. Missing Allie Gilmore, 25, last seen at Cascade Locks after leaving The Dalles for Portland with Frank and L. BR. Smith. Lane County resident Andrew Hanson, 4, declared insane and committed. five children, youngest sent to Portland orphan asylum. Hood River tragedy as two-year-old barely survives railroad accident. crushed little finger. Mrs. Virginia Meek, Nee Perce Indian, dies at son Stephen Mook’s Hillsboro home. widow of Jowes Lt. Meek and wife of famous trapper Colonel Joseph I. Mook, Polk cousin, who died June 2, 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Baldwin
Walla Walla
Sumpter
L. J. Crother
Lacey
Oregon
Sprin Water
Lane County
Farmington
Couer d*Alene
Allie Gilmore
Frank
L. BR. Smith
Dalles
Portland
Cascade Locks
Foo
Andrew Hanson
Dow
Hood River
Virginia Meek
Jowes
Meek
Stephen Mook
Hillsboro
Washington County
Pacific
Flor
Polk
Tualatin Plaine
Echurch
Roberts Reports Further Victories in Natal War
London dateline reports Lord Roberts' dispatches from March 7 detailing cavalry advances, captures and Boer retreats around Poplar Grove and Burghersdorp. British forces suffer light losses while telegraph confirms occupation of Burghersdorp and rising signals that peace nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Natal
London
War Office
Poplar Grove
Mare
Frenel
Keawlck
Pailevw
Twelfth Lancers
the Crispigny
de Wit
Dilwres
Roberta’ Dispateh
Lomlon
Roberts’ Epateh
Yoplar Grove
Kelly Kenny
Eheualiion Ares
Keewlck
Firestick
Woundal
Bailey
Deeripigne
Smith
Shropshire
Ciamaere
Stornbers
Loynsborg
Norvalapont
Havana Transport Bedwick Arrives With Officials
Secretary Root reached Havana aboard the Bedwick with Ludlow and Greveral on board. Governor Wow and staff, along with Cuban dignitaries including the chief justice and mayor, were conveyed to the vessel. Smallpox outbreak noted in Mississippi and a Paris theater fire reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
March
Root
Bedwick
Hoe
Calwnas Fortress
Greveral Ludlow
Wow
Department of
Court Alene Investigation Continues in Washington Hearings
Washington reports show James H. Revereien and Sovereign testifying in the Conor d Alene inquiry. Witnesses discuss the blasting of a Thinker hill concentrator and related events while House actions address the Financial Bill and reciprocity talks with France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour d'Alene
Washington
James HR. Revereien
Conor d'Alene
Finlay
Sovereign
Whitey Button
Hilt
March
Overstreet
Aldrich Va. Robbins
National Conference Report From Novinliat and Metal Democratic Parties
Indianapolis March 8 representatives of the novinliat party and metal democratic party reported to the conference. The committee prepared a plan for unity and pledged to work toward common aims. further meetings were scheduled to discuss interim leadership and policy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Socialist Democratic Conference
Novinliat Party
Atri Pre Hend
Une Rv Praet
City Council Discusses Dog Killing Incident and Ordinances
Weolnonay council met at Cheeoonapaynetl Chamber with mayor and most members present except Sommerville who was out of the city. They discussed paying for killed dogs, a dog catcher ordinance, sidewalk construction, a public water trough petition, and a broad retail liquor ordinance with penalties. several officials opposed the measures as clan legislation while others supported enforcement and contracts for wool, with a financial report showing a January balance.
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Weolnonay
Cheeoonapaynetl
Anl
Councilown Sommerville
Marschal Howthian
Buial
Doge
Fat
Athena
Dog
Grantul Tat
Meterpach
Mel M
Alton
F. M. Betts
Bink KL
Henry Kopitthe
Howe
O. Hoa&e N
Furuiah
Leonming
Newitie
Ines Schwara
Me. Millon
T.T. Nelson
Rt Nelson
Heale
Ile
T. Howard
Alexander A& Hextor
Ne Bros
Mewle
Cobentoto & Co
Stillman
Boston
Tomilinson
Kun Ongonian Pobbiahi
TD Kremler
Kenloreh
Hanafuad
Koplttke
Preak & Co
A. Gi
Lang
Shell
Fi Relient
T. ©. Taylor
V. E-Gould
Bharp
Horton Co
Gilhart Hunt
Cunmlaghan
Lang Themma
Wheeler backs territorial government for Philippines
General Wheeler proposes a territorial form of government for the Philippines, arguing natives are ready for self rule. He notes municipal governments are already in native hands and functioning smoothly without friction under current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal
San Francisno
Cheeral Jowph Wheeler
Philippines
Interview Reveals Franklin Syndicate Leader Details
In New York, March, an interview with William Miller, head of the Franklin Syndicate, alleges a widespread scam. Miller claims the operation started with capital around 50,000 and aims to pay 10 percent returns, with police told to take no action as investigations loom. He promises to testify fully at trial, hinting at involvement of prominent figures and a major district attorney case.
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London
Paddington Station
Buckingham Palace
Jatedley
Palace
Brill
Dublin
Victoria
Ireland
New York
March
Even World Talay
William P
Ler
Franklin Syndicate
Miller
Hemet
Wwinedler
Drew Wealtry
Millar
Toad
Prune Growers Plan Joint Stock Company in Portland
A Portland convention of prune growers moves to form a joint stock company under the Prune Association of the West. Capital details are not yet decided and aviation concerns are noted for the alternate plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cured Fruit Association
Portland
March
Cnet Peat Association
Waelth
Congress Renominates Rep Watson by Acclamation
Richmond reports that Congressman Watson received renomination by acclamation at the congressional convention. The event occurred in Richmond with the local party delegation voting to reendorse the incumbent representative for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Richmondt
Tod
Horse Brings a Fancy Price in London Sale
London reports Flying Fox, winner of the 1408 derby, sold for 7,000 guineas. A separate fire devastated forty buildings in the city, with damage estimated around 400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Flying Fox
Thin City
Bint
Local notes on cattle trade and town races
Kebo and nearby residents return from Gibbon with cattle delivered to Union Meat Co. Carloads of fat cows are reported in good condition as water measurements lag. Several locals migrate, while Umatilla Meadows hosts an exciting hare race attracting strangers. Portland buyers and Seattle sales stir regional commerce notes amid weather slowdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Chrines
Jove Moor
Hutter Crwk
Union Meat Co
Kolo
Kolo Preeinet Altogethar
Mire
Maragret
Chohalie
Wael
Leon
Whitworth
Blendley
Koouta
Keho
Willis
Arkanes
Jack Morton
Umatilla Meadows
Olav Oliver
Jim
Jim Bilster
Lin
Comlithors
Anlar
Othe Avid
Sim Bieter
Athens City Election Results in 180 Votes
The Athens city election on Tuesday chose L. Barnett as mayor over Charles Barrett and a slate of councilmen including Luke Prange and O D Henry. Voters cast 180 ballots amid expected appointments for town officers and a city marshal selected by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Comtesante
Er. K. Barnett
Charles Barrett
Kirk
Luke Prange
O. D. Henry
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New Wine Son
Pendleton
Cleveland
Imperil
Spaulding
Syracuse
Frederick Nolf
Agent Weekly Examiner
General News
Presidio
Ig Thotis Bryant
California’ Regiment
Alexander & Hexter
New Spring Merchandise
Pendleton’s Big Store
Pendletonning Mill
Forster
United
Europe
Pen al Note
East Oregonian
Address Publishing Company
Roo
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Hole
St. Genie
Geo Darveau
Connectior
THE
Pacific Northwest News
Rhea
Catarrish
Best
Oregonian
Caries
Eaale A Noth
Cape Town
Ay Hand
Burghersdorp
Amon the Poer
Our Republics
Clements
Norvaispont
Hoberte
Seales
Clemente Las
Free State
Will
Hoot
Mississippi
Jackson
Min
Jonesville
This County
Paris
Francain
Otis
Herald
United States
Fourteenth
Eighteenth
Twenty-third Infantry
Washington, March
France
Territorial Government
General Wheeler
HCHO
Kebo
Mareh &—Myr
Amd Mere
S. A
Curluhes
Muud
L. Barnett
Beecham
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