Heflin Released on Bail in Car Shooting Case
Congressman Thomas Heflin of Alabama appeared at the district attorney’s office to answer a charge of shooting to kill Thomas Lumly, a negro, on a car near Capitol Hill. He was released on $5000 bail after a continuance and claims self defense saying Lumly insulted women on board. A bystander, Thomas McCreary, was wounded. Lumly was struck in the skull but survived.
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Alabama
Washington
Thomas J. Heflin
District Attorney's Office
Thomas Lumly
Heflin
Pennsylvania Avellas
Sixth Street
Capitol Hill
Hefiin
Lumly
Tite
Lamly
Lamy
Thomas McCreary
Larmaley
Lumley
Third
Pennsylvania Avenue
Great Russian Count Toletoi Said Mental and Physical Wreck
A private report from St. Petersburg on March 28 states Count Toletoi is a mental and physical wreck. It claims influenza and an old internal trouble cause the breakdown and that details are being suppressed by the count's son who staysConstantly by his father's side.
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St. Petersburg
Mar
Count Toletoi
Toletol
LowRate Order Rejected for Pacific Coast Rail Rates
Los Angeles March 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission revoked its order prohibiting transcontinental railroads from implementing the low Pacific coast rates during the sleep visit. Notice of the decision has been received here. The new lower rates will take effect from Chicago on April 4 and 6.
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Los Angeles
Mar
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Heflin Justifies Armed Guard Over Threat Letters
In the District of Columbia he authored a Jim Crow car law and says he has received many threatening letters since introducing it. He has obtained police permission to go armed. Heflin represents the Fifth Alabama district where Booker T. Washington’s school is located.
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District of Columbia
Heflin
Alabama
Booker T. Washington
Vanderbilt denies divorce plans over son’s health
New York dispatch reports Mrs. A G Vanderbilt denying any divorce plans from Alfred G Vanderbilt. She says she left Newport for her brother’s home at Tuxedo for her son’s health and will return to Newport after six weeks.
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New York
A. G. Vanderbilt
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Newport
Tuxedo
Attempt to blow up wells home by dynamite
In Telluride Colorado, General Bulkley Wells, manager of Smuggler Union mines, survived a dynamite attack on his residence as investigators link the act to Western Federation of Miners foes. Harry Orchard testified Wells was target in earlier killings, with one suspect arrested as Adams supporters blamed for the plot amid extradition tensions.
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Colorado
Harry Orchard
Union Mines
Denver
General Bulkley Wells
Union
Telluride
General Wells
Western Federation of Miners
Wells
Adams
Friends of
Stave Adme
Adnime
Bomb Outrage Kills Two in New York Parade Clash
In New York on a defiant parade day a bomb exploded before a police platoon on Fifth Street between Broadway and Fourth Avenue. Selig Silverstein died and another unemployed man was killed. Many police and bystanders were injured as women shoppers were trampled during the chaos. Commissioner Bingham and ambulances rushed to the scene as leaders of the parade were arrested and clashes ensued.
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New York
Selig Silverstein
Broadway
Fourth Avenue
Bingham
Conflicting Reports On Chilapa Disaster In Mexico City
Officials believe deaths are fewer than first feared after Chilapa destruction. Survivors lack food and shelter as relief parties struggle to reach the mountain town 40 miles from the railroad, accessible only by rugged trails. Scant water and scarce food worsen the crisis.
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Mexico
Fira
Chilapa
Mexico City
Mar
Thir Cy
Trial in Taylor case to proceed before jury
In circuit court this forenoon Judge Bent sustained the demurrer in the divorce action between Mrs. Flizabeth Taylor and Taylor. The trial date on the disputed property worth about 8000 is set for merits. lawyers Will Peterson Fred Wilson and T D W Bailey represent Mrs Taylor.
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A. J. Bent
Flixabeth
Taylor
Taylor-Taylor
Sait
Raley & Raley
Taylors
Will M. Peterson
Fred Wilson
TD. W. Bailey
Funeral of Mrs Elijaza Jane Hevel to be held
The funeral for Mrs Elijaza Jane Hevel who died at the hospital will take place at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon from Baker Folsom parlors. Rev Meldrum pastor of the Christian church will conduct the service.
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Hevel
Elijaza Jane Hevel
Baker & Folsom
Rev. Meldrum
The
Christian Church
Prohibition Convention Nominates Tickets and Home Rule Plan
Prow's Prohibition convention at Porthind on March 28 nominated a slate after a revision supporting a state primary reform to grant minority party representation. They adopt home rule for cities. Presidential electors named W. P. Elmore, Hiram Gower, A. J. Hunsicker, F. McKercher. US senator J. H. Amon. supreme judge C. J. Bright. congressman H. C. Hoffer. railroad commissioner J. P. Newell. dairy and food commissioner C. E. Hoskins.
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A. J. Hunsicker
McMinnville
F. McKercher
Portland
J. H. Amon
United States
C. J. Bright
Wasco
H.C. Hoffer
Congress
7. P. Newell
C. E. Hoskins
Newberg
Final Court Move Ends Texas Water-Pierce Battle
The Texas state government and Water-Pierce Oil Company wrap a three year dispute. The Texas Court of Appeals ordered Sheriff Johnson to attach all property of the corporation to satisfy a $1,423,100 judgment from the Texas Supreme Court. Deputies have seized substantial assets. the company may seek a writ of error in federal courts to evade the ruling.
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Austin
Mar
State of Texas
Watere-Pierce Ol Company
Court of Appeals
Johnson
Teavie
State Supreme Court
Senator Penrose in serious condition recovery in doubt
Senator Penrose remains in a serious condition with fears for his recovery as reports describe his health as doubtful. The article notes his age and the gravity of his illness while outlining medical steps being taken.
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Penrose
Newport First to Turn Water On in Irrigation Project
Col H G Newport pioneer of Harmington claims the honor of turning on the first water under the Wiintille Government irrigation project. He opened the first headgate and irrigated a 200 acre tract for alfalfas, marking a historic start as new settlers surge into Hermiston area. He envisions early irrigations and continued improvements across the project as crops are planted this spring.
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Wiintille
Col
H. G. Newport
Harminton
Umatilla
Hermiston
Pendleton Business College Closes for Summer Break
Pendleton Business College ends its current term as students depart for home. Miss Minnie Lobricht, shorthand teacher, heads to Spokane to teach at Miss Slattery’s college. Principal J M McConwhey plans a Portland visit then possible Spokane trip. Slattery intends to expand programs during vacation to boost next year’s enrollment.
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Pendleton Business College
Minnie Lobricht
Spokane
Miss Slattery
Requesting Rural Mail Route From Pendleton to Birch Creek
Residents of Birch and McKay Creek seek home delivery by establishing a new rural Wath route from Pendleton. Frank Sherman has gathered about 70 patrons for the Birch Creek Lee's Crossing McKay Creek and part of Tutuilla route and hopes for temporary setup with later 100 patron extension. Since the stage line abandonment, Birch Creek settlers have to come to Pendleton for mail.
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W. R. Ellis
Pendleton
Birch Creek
McKay Creek
Tutuilla
Frank Sherman
Chy
Lee's Crossing
Bireh Creek
Died at Tilde Hospital
The clerk died at Tilde Hospital at 11 o clock last night from head affection. He was brought from Hay, Wiel, where he managed a factory for T. J. Morris. His wife arrived yesterday. The family previously lived near Helix. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. body held at Fader n Undertaking Quarlar.
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Cdoociman
Hay
Wiel
T. J. Morris
Tov
Helix
Fadern
Maryer Mary of Mount Carmel Dead in Omaha Conflation
Maryer Mary of Mount Carmel mother superior of the Good Shepherd convent near Omaha has died from consumption.
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Maryer Mary
Mount Carmel
Good Shepherd
Omaha
O R N Pays Part Taxes in 1907 Tender Refused in Walla Walla
Walla Walla March 23 J W Morrow on behalf of the O R N paid 1907 taxes into the treasurer s office in cash totaling 20 283 237 while a tender of 20 288 27 for 1906 taxes was refused as the amount due was 24 042 24 The county gains 28 541 37 over yesterday morning The 1906 payment may be decided in court.
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Walla Walla
Walla Walla County
J. W. Morrow
Regulars Reach Treadwell Mines as Martial Law Quiets Strikers
One company of regulars reached the Treadwell mines at noon and threw out pickets. Martial law was practically proclaimed as Perfect orders were maintained by the strikers. Superintendent McKenzie said he would not recognize the union or its demands. Also, Japanese crown prince slated for world tour, per Honolulu report.
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Juneau
Alaska
Treadwell Mines
McKenzie
Permanent farm products exhibit to greet travelers at Pendleton
The Umatilla County fair board plans a permanent tourist display in Pendleton near the depot. A booth will be built at the pavilion corner with a front display and rotating items to show county resources. Exhibits must be donated by the public, with producers credited, as officials oversee setup and maintenance.
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Umatilla County
Pendleton
Fair Board
Majin Street
Foz Gerald
The
County Court to Rehire Experts to Audit All Offices
The county court plans to employ experts to audit all county offices, continuing a two year cycle of thorough investigations. Negotiations are underway with auditing firms to secure qualified parties and begin work soon after a contract is finalized. The policy aims to ensure each office’s accounts are checked before officials retire.
Umatilla County Fair Board Plans Expanded Next Fall
At a meeting in Pendleton the Umatilla Morrow county fair commission outlined a larger fair for next fall. The entire pavilion and annex will be devoted to agricultural displays, with a monster canvas stock shed on Railroad street for live stock. New premiums include prizes for towns and districts, fruit displays, and grain exhibits. bids will be sought for a top band. The fair runs September 28 to October 3.
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Umatilla
Morrow County Fair
FitzGerald
Morrow
Northwest
Custody Battle Over Daughter In County Court
Arthur Laing seeks custody from his wife in a county court action aided by District Attorney Phelps. The case, alleged to involve immorality, is set for a hearing in Judge Gilliland's court at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
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Arthur Laing
Phelps
Schwab Escapes Personal Property Assessment in New York
Charles M Schwab the steel magnate faces greater debts than personal property and will not be assessed for personal property in New York City, according to the report.
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Charles M. Schwab
New York City
Cake to Speak Monday in Pendleton Oregon
M. Cake the people's candidate for United States senator will open his campaign with an address at the courthouse in Pendleton on Monday evening April 6. He plans a tour of eastern Oregon counties next week visiting Pendleton to urge Statement No 1 and popular election of senators, drawing large crowds and strong support in Umatilla County.
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HM. M. Cake
Oregon
Court House
Moxingos
Duke
Pendleton
United States
Coke
Umatilla
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