Indictments by Wholesale in Ruef Scandal Era
San Francisco March 20 A sensational press barrage centers on Ruef and Schmitz as indictments loom for bribe givers and participants in the graft era. Rumors of immunity for Ruef or Schmitz’s possible resignation swirl while prosecutors prepare multiple indictments, with secrecy and political tension high.
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Horms
San Francisco
Loort Mermenis
Ruef
Schmite
Hue
Bom
Ixy
Burns
Truof
Hurna
Henev
Zohmite
Fighd
Commission Permits Rate Rise by Railroad Commission
Salem March 20 The railroad commission released the hearing decision from Saturday at Tallas concerning Falls City residents against the Salem Malie City and Western Railroad rate hike on logs and lumber. After an impartial hearing and deliberation the commission increased the rate with no further petitions.
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Railroad Commission
Salem
Tallas
Falls City
Salem, Malle City & Western Railroad Company
Railroad Rates Upheld Increases Across Lines
A railroad commission ruling upholds increases in freight rates citing general manager testimony and road reports. Changes impose higher charges from Dallas and Newberg for lumber products, with per thousand and carload adjustments across rough, sized, and kiln dried lumber as well as shingles and lath.
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Dallas
Newberg
LC L
Death of Captain James Wilson Pioneer River Trader of Oregon
Captain James Wilson, born August 15 1827 in Cherbourg died at his home 47 East Third Street North Portland Oregon. He came to America in 1888 aboard a merchant ship and began in the American merchant marine in 1843. He served as captain of the Portland Willamette and Reliance and later worked for Oregon Railway Navigation Company. He moved to Portland from his Oregon City farm seven months ago after a long career on Cascades routes and river steamers. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
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James Wilson
East Thirt Street
Portland
Oregon
Cherbourg
France
Wilson
America
Martinique
American
Multnomah
Oregon Reltway & Navigation Company
Captain Wilson
Clackamas County
Laving
Wilcon
Oregon City
Chicago Wheat Market Report Highlights Day
Chicago March wheat opened 7 3 4 closing 1 4 higher. Corn opened 40 5 8 closing 46 9 5. Oats opened 41 7 8 closing the same. Market action shows small gains across grains with end prices near session highs.
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Chicago
Narrriman Plans Oregon Rail Extensions in 1920s
Oregon officials announce a wide rail program with costs near 24 million. Major lines include the Tinkin Lewiston route, Elgin Joseph extension, Pendleton to Pilot Rock, Drain to Conghi, and Portland to the Sound. Spur projects by the CROS NS Co and Oregon Short Line, plus Narreminne through central Oregon, are to be completed. claims of Harriman conspiracies are denied by official sources.
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Hm Warrian
Oregon
Arevicon
Oregon Daily Journal
Cave
Cros NS. Co
Elgin-Joseph
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Southern Pacific
Drain
Conghi
Sound
Oreron
Narre Minne
Central Orem
Rod
Weed
Klamath Fally
Nawein
Harriman Rathrod
Roosevelt says enforce the laws we have on railroads
President Roosevelt and officials discuss railroad finances and state versus federal control. Knapp reports the Interstate Commerce Commission's grievances will go to the Supreme Court. the rate bill shifts power to the federal government, reducing state controls and signaling possible railroad bond retirements.
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Paros
Supreme Court
Washington
Mellen
New Haven Road
Roosevelt
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Neis
Riilroads
Marehall
Ogden Ve. Gibbes
New York
Albany
Jerome seeks insanity inquiry in Thaw trial
In New York on March 20 Jerome urged the court to initiate a formal insanity inquiry into Thaw. He argued the defense should be allowed to present expert testimony to support Thaw’s insanity while insisting the court guide itself with relevant information from the defense. The day featured heated exchanges as Delmas and Jerome clashed over extent of examination and opinion from Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton, the defense’s new witness.
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Jerome
Fitzgerald
Aos & Prisoner
Rogally
Allan McLane Hamilton
Ty Delmas
Evelyn
May McKenzyle
Mia Caine
Souree
Mya
William Thaw
Delmas
Hamilton
Delmar
Peach
Areese
Balonee
Thaw
Evans
White
Pilgrim
Wagner
Gregory
Evang
Six Men Die In Explosive Incident Across County
A severe explosion killed six men and one white man in Birmingham area. Reports describe a deadly incident at a local site with widespread damage. The disaster affects roads and communications, with floods complicating relief efforts. Authorities investigate, but details remain unclear.
Pendleton Flour Enters Frisco Market Rivalry
Pendleton mills, claiming a combined daily capacity of 1000 barrels, launch direct competition with the Northwest flour trust as they begin shipping large quantities to San Francisco. The rival mills in Pendleton race to meet rising demand, potentially expanding capacity to keep pace with prices.
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Pendleton
San Francisco
Four Trust
Ann
Fie Ohler
Hoth Pendieton Mills
Thaw gun broken during cross examination
The testimony describes Jerone Conquently handling Thaw's revolver on a table and illustrating how Thaw broke the weapon by slapping it multiple times during cross examination. The incident centers on the weapon and the defendant's actions.
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Jerone
Thaw
Alfred Tellman Dies After Illness at 40
Alfred Tellman died at St. Anthony's hospital after a three day illness. He was 40, lived in the county for 20 years, mostly on L. F. Anderson's ranch near Vanvale. His wife died last year and his daughter Alice Tellman resides in town. Burial likely in Nebraska.
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Alfred Tellman
St. Anthony's Hospital
L. F. Anderson
Vanevele
Anderson Place
Alice
Fall Tellman
Nebraska
Woolgrowers Tuesday Next Delayed Meeting March 26
Unvatilla County Woolgrowers Association postpones the meeting due to officers being out of town. The session will decide annual officers and the wool sale dates for the coming season. Perry Gould has moved away, so a new president will be chosen. State association will fix sale dates and sites. full schedule to be announced soon.
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Unvatilla County Woolgrovert’ Association
Perry Gould
Turgees
Teneks Covered by Sitde at Let Run's Quarry
Postmaster George R. K. Irvin of Title dies at 65 after a heart condition. He was a vigilante member in Virginia City in the 1860s and an important local figure. A portion of the DH near half a mile long covers Southern Pacific tracks to a two foot depth amid loosening rains. trains may be delayed until conditions improve.
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Alard
Isaac N., Seeman
Veneto
Seligman
P Teneks
Sitde
Sujimes Cat
Letrun
Quiarry
Hoe
Southern Pacific
George RK. Irvin
Thtle
Virginia City
Pendleton Faces Theater Dilemma Over New Opera House
The city debates building a first class theater as W F Matlock refuses to invest without $150 per month from a stock company. If a new theater is built the Frazer may close April 1 as K J Taylor leaves, leaving Pendleton with the dilapidated playhouse. Local owners weigh a stock partnership to share costs and risks.
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Matlock
Pendleton
K. J. Taylor
Frazer
Taylor
Fraser
Blind Man Named Central in Pilot Rock Tale
Ed Chapman, totally blind from infancy, serves as a central telephone operator in Pilot Rock. He handles calls, acts as messenger, and keeps finances straight by tying a knot in a twine string for each messenger call. Chapman, about 38, operates on lines between Pilot Rock county areas and Ponteton, with a brave record of independence despite disability.
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Ed Chapman
Pilot Rock
Ed Chipmite
Chapman
Tittle
Pilot Rick
Ponc Eton
Chapman Wos
Butter Creek
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