Trials planned for early June in Oregon land fraud cases
Washington March 13 The cals against Senator Mitchell and Representatives Hermann and Williamson of Oregon for alleged public land frauds will be tried in Portland early in June District Attorney Heney who secured the indictments left for Oregon after conferring with the president Secretary Hitchcock and Attorney General Moody He expects new indictments of prominent coast figures Hitchcock vows convictions in pending cases and seeks firm action in these trials Also included are brief items on a Supreme Court peonage decision a nomination confirmation for Frank Hitchcock a pope bid a Missouri legislature adjournment a Minneapolis editor's death a Pacific squadron recall and a $4000 Benton bank burglary.
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Praise for Miss Garfield Rapid Progress in Music
A letter from Chicago music professor Harry S. Raccell to Mrs. M. F. Honan in La Grande hails Miss Garfield as exceptionally gifted. He notes she could surpass Europe’s average pace and plans a concert at Stairway hall on March 1. Her program includes Die eine Blume, Der Nourlerige, and a Schubert piece.
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Schubert
Vast Railroad Merger Rumor Shakes Markets
A strong rumor in New York on March 13 says negotiations for a major railroad consolidation pairing New York Central Union Pacific and Northwestern to form a transcontinental line are advancing rapidly and expected to culminate later this month. The potential mega merger would be the largest in railroad history and could reshape national transport.
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MAY BUY LIGHT PLANT IN Baker City
W Anderson of Spokane is said to have the option on Baker City Gas and Electric Light plant and business. He met with general manager Wm Pullman and declined to discuss details, noting a likely statement next week. The option is believed to expire next Thursday with a heavy forfeiture posted.
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Baker City
Spokane
Gase and Electric Light Company
Herald
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Anderson
Scandinavian Club Session Draws Members and New Initiates
The Scandinavian club met at Hendricks hall Saturday evening with 60 members present. Six new members were initiated into the society as the program followed the business session including music by Miss Anderson and the chorus, readings by D L Johnson and J P Hedstrom, solos by Miss Lindberg and David Pearson, and a duet by Mrs Serell and Miss Lindberg. The event ended with dancing and refreshments.
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Hendricks’ Hall
Imesa
Miss Anderson
A. W. Lundell
Mildred Nelson
Serell
Columwood Irrigation Co Formed In Echo Township Four
Articles of incorporation for Columwood Irrigation Co are being drawn in Echo to bring water to township four homesteads. Capital stock 5000. Incorporators J D Brooks J H Strahm and O D Teel. Company plans to take water from Hinkle ditch in section 4 to reclaim land. Local settlers shift from public project to private enterprise.
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Deputy District Attorney Appoints A. Modgin in Wallowa County
In Silver City Arizona Territory the deputy district attorney appoints S. Modgin of this city as deputy for Wallowa County. The territory records show eight months with drought like hard times and grain losses, a puzzling phenomenon noted by the adentinta, with the district attorney temporarily dispatching the district's leadership.
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A S. Modgin
Wallowe County
Iwallowa
Sliver City
Aris
Lonat
Local gymnasium benefit to fund equipment and varsity talents
The athletic committee of the Emel J association plans a Tuesday after Lent talent show at the gymnasium. The program will mix a one act farce musical numbers and athletic stunts by high school boys. Proceeds will buy gym equipment and the event aims to be this season’s leading local entertainment. Also reports the T C Taylor couple’s Hawaii winter tour and California visit on their return.
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Elbert Hubbard
Kuropatkin Reports Retreat Amidst Hard Fighting
St Petersburg report says convoy retreat continues under extreme difficulty. Two regiments nearly wiped out, Russian casualties reaching 60 000. Japanese within reach of rear guard. rear force under fire. Kaulhares reports 24 000 prisoners and a near escape with remnants of a division. General Meyendorff wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Tom
Kaulhares
Japanese Flankers Reported North of The Pass
St. Petersburg cites war council summon as Manchuria crisis deepens. Japanese flanking forces move north from Mukden with reports of near annihilation of a Russian division. Counted losses rise past 66 000. Russians flee and contend for scarce supplies amid chaotic fronts.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
War Office
Perpetual Motion Toy Seen In Wall Walla Office
Report describes a copper framed mirror in J. Froon's Wall Walla office suspended by a wire. A small projection behind the mirror touches a wall pivot, balancing and moving a gyre that appears to spin without interruption. Spectators call it perpetual motion but offer no explanation.
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Wall Walla
Mr. Preese
al Walla
Yo Mwel- Joery
Inmense Lawnder Onitquit. The Lewisi Laine coriine
The Lewisi Laine coriine now turning off 20,000 feet of lumber daily. The spring run began a few days ago with 40 men and Ford vehicles on site. Potts lite arrivals daily and a contract for delivery totals 1,000,000 feet, with the company adding 40,000 feet more. A further contract was secured to deliver 1,000,000 feet.
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Lewisi Laine Coriine
Potts Tite
Tome Writer
Sea disaster report near Portland ruins cargo and vessel
The voyage from San Francisco to Portland encountered a loss at sea as a vessel was destroyed before reaching land. Crew were saved. Junk Bros of this city prepared a clothing shipment valued around $4,000 for recovery from the transportation company amid efforts to secure compensation. The incident is reported by the Condon Globe.
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San Pranchco
Portland
Fin
Junn Bros
Comany
Condon Globe
Flume Project Underway West of Town
George Perry and Charles Pickard began constructing a new electric Merit plant flume west of town yesterday morning. County officials arranged workers and licenses for the project, with W. Fisher overseeing divisions and two competent men plus Jennie Linsner handling related tasks. The group includes A. Booker and Kenner, all experienced in blasting work. The report appears in the Wallowa Chieftain.
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Ceorge Perry
Charles Pickard
Ue Electric Merit
Wallowa
Reservation Use Rules Bar Fishing and Hunting
Major John J. McKain states fishing and hunting are prohibited on the reservation this season while picnicking is allowed. Outside access for hunters and fishers is blocked, but picnics, photography trips, and similar outings may proceed as usual.
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He Wan
Prestat
Mge
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Baptist Notices For A Week
Weekly church notices announce Monday evening meeting of deacons trustees at Dr Ringo s New Teenlay top Christian culture study class at the parsonage Wednesday 200 pm prayer meeting at the church all welcome Thursday 3 pm Ladies Aid Society meeting to elect officers urged attendance Next Sunday evening the pastor begins sermons on John 316 by G L H
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Beardoor
Ringo
John
Mrs Chadwick Found Guilty In Conspiracy Trial
Cleveland March 14 Mrs Chadwick found guilty on seven counts of conspiracy to certify checks without funds. Jury verdict could impose up to 70 000 in fines, two years per count. Case may go to Supreme Court. mansion effects to be sold by receiver. Cashier Spear to stand trial this month.
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United States Supreme Court
Spear
Cleveland
United States
Mia Chadwick
Emil Hoover
Baker Case to Pendleton Changes Venue to Umatilla
Ex-Sheriff Huntington’s defense moves for venue transfer to Umatilla County granted by Judge Eakin in Baker City. Court notes county involvement and juror impartiality as reasons, while acknowledging higher trial costs if held out of home county.
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Umatilla
Baker City
Mar
Eakin
Umatilla County
HOCKINSMITH TO FIGHT. OTHERS TO FOLLOW
Otto Hockinsmith, one of four Alléger forgers in Jalil county, will plead guilty tomorrow after declaring he has had enough of the law business. He surprised officials as all three Company members were expected to stand trial at the June term. Time expects Tom Moss to follow with his involvement in forged checks.
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Otto Hockinsmith
Alléger
Jalil
Mwart
Time
Hockmamith
Tom Moss
Hobbach Broa
Portage work progresses toward May 16 completion
Governor Chamberlain and party inspected the portage raid Saturday and found the grade progressing satisfactorily. Contractors estimate the portage grade will be completed by May 16, in line with the contract time.
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Chamberlain
Portage Board
Insurance Swindhors Case in Chicago Court
In Chicago March 14 a suit was filed by FF. Butcher of Cleveland alleging that Chas Piper and William Flyde Archott officers of the Royal League Fraternal Insurance Society have unlawfully diverted more than $50,000 of the society's funds. They seek an injunction against the officers.
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United States
Butcher
Cleveland
Chas Piper
William Flyde Archott
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