Gun identity ties Frank Smith to Pendleton theft
The number 164266 on an automatic revolver found on outlaw Frank Smith matches the gun stolen from Sharon & Eddings in Pendleton. Len Sharon identifies Smith as the man in the store on the prior Saturday, aiding police in linking Smith to the Troutdale burglary and the Willamette Valley crime wave.
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Frank Smith
Harry Tracey
Sharon & Holdings
Smith
Pendleton
Len Sharon
Portland
Sharon
Sialihh
Police
Moeris
Eddings
Oregon
Frank Bobgs
Salem
Culver
Marion County
Ore
Troutdale
Is & Gun
Law
Willamette Valley
Taylor
Umatillan
Plague Rumor Circulates as Fire Toll Fears
In Oakland on May 4 a rumor spread that bubonic plague may take hold in the city amid fire casualties. Secretary Footer of the state board of health says no plague evidence has been reported to the board.
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Oakland
Footer
State Board of Health
Robbery suspect duo seen in town store
In a town store, a short, heavy-set man accompanied another, described as a stout man. They claimed they were “looking around while in town,” visited the store several times but made no purchases.
Saloon Policy Set to Enforce City Ordinances
Mayor Moore outlined a two year policy to require all saloon proprietors to comply with city ordinances regulating their business. Saloons obeying the law will stay open, while violators will be shut. The Neenve committee will support the mayor and refer noncompliance questions to the police for investigation.
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Seattle
Moore
Senate Bill Targets Gold Reserve Increase to 100 Million
Washington May 4 The senate has passed a bill authorizing a rise in gold bullion kept in reserve from 50 090 000 to 100 000 000 with a proviso that all above 80 000 000 be coined as soon as practicable.
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Washington
Senate
Miners Demand Explanation On Anthracite Labor Clash
Scranton and Chicago dispatches report miners pressing for explanations from Mitchell on alleged bias toward soft coal interests. Debate centers on using non union labor to operate mines, with risk of clashes. Union loyalty affirmed as scale committee reconvenes amid tensions.
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Mitchell
Trinois
Scranton
Chicago
Timeis Coal Overstore
Despondent Farmer James F. Banta Ends Life in Calamity
In Tracy California on May 4 James F. Banta a wealthy farmer despondent over recent flood losses blew out his brains tonight. The incident shows the distress caused by the disaster and ends Banta’s life rather than continuing losses.
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Tracy
Cal
James F. Banta
Eight Days in a Refrigerator
In San Francisco on May 4 a Italian worker named Antone Comtania hid in a large refrigerator during a quake and ensuing fire. After eight days trapped when dynamite wrecked the chamber he was found but died two hours after rescue. He had meal scraps but no water and perished as the building collapsed on him.
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San Francisco
Antone Comtania
Clay Street
Roosevelt denounces Standard Oil for fraud and rebates
The Garfield report and President's message accuse Standard Oil and its rail affiliates of systematic rebates and discriminatory practices benefiting allied firms. The stock market brushes off the flare, while Standard attorneys prepare a defense as New York officials deny the charges. Local option petitions face revisions and possible rejections in Oregon counties.
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Washington
Standard Ol
Congress
Garfield
Capital Fe
Oll Trust
Standard
Standart
New York
Garfiel
The
M PF
Elliott
Pap Hayseed McAllister Visits Pendleton Then Heads Home
Harvey L. McAllister of Lexington Morrow county, once a standout center for the U A C football eleven and a member of the 1887 championship team, arrived in Pendleton last evening with friends. After a short visit he left on the westbound train toward Echo to reach his Morrow county wheat ranch where he has lived since the war, seldom playing except in alumni events.
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Ot. McAllister
Pendleton
Harvey L. McAllister
Lexington
Morrow County
Echo
Aera
McAllister
Pap Hayseed
U. A.C
Oregon
Morrow
Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket in Umatilla County
The Milton gathering named candidates for county judge clerk coroner and commissioners with an Independent bid for sheriff. The platform seeks overthrow of liquor traffic, local option support, and woman suffrage. J L Vinson reelected chairman. Prof Rutherford spoke at close of convention.
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Prohibitioniate
Umatilla County
Milton
N. A. Davis
Dr. FR. Fe, Dotson
William Talbert
T. L. Childern
Clark
W. C. Hopson
Joe Scott
Athena
Parrish
C. J. Smith
Walter Pierce
State Senate
J. L. Vinson
F. B. Rutheford
State Prohibition Committee
Cement Trust Stops Work On Seattle Public Projects
Seattle May 4 The board of public works orders halt on cement using public works and all contracts not essential for public thoroughfares. Exorbitant prices amid alleged dealer combine prompt the move. Cement prices rose from 4.32 to 4.00 per barrel and a million and a half dollars of cement is pending yet most work will be stopped if the resolution passes.
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Seattle
Board of Pubic Works
Baseball Along the Coast Scores and Train Schedule Update
Fresno beats Los Angeles 6 to 1 in a May 4 game. Portland defeats Oakland 9 to 4. Seattle 6 San Francisco 2. Tacoma 6 Gray's Harbor 3. Butte 6 Spokane on May 4. Great Northern to revise train schedules May 20 on St Paul Seattle route and coast to Vancouver with four new trains Seattle Spokane.
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Fresno
Cal
Los Angeles
Portland
Great Northern
Seattle
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul
Vancouver
H. C
Spokane
Ultimatum to the Sultan over Red Sea dispute
London reports Great Britain has sent a note to Turkey demanding the evacuation of Turkish troops from Egyptian territory on the Red Sea. France and Russia back Britain as Premier Bannerman hurried an urgent cabinet meeting. The Mediterranean fleet is ordered from Malta, believed bound for Turkish waters.
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Calhad
Malta
Red Sea
London
Great Britain
Turkey
Remird
France
Russia
England
Bannerman
Mediterranean
Taxes Rise Amid Spending Increases Across Sectors
A comparative statement by Assessor C P Strain shows 1905 tax expenditures rising across general, special school tax, and city funds compared with 1904, accounting for higher levies. The report notes increases of 51 211 overall, with 94 101 in general fund, 12 566 in special school tax, and 4 544 in city taxes. Meanwhile two damaged O R N locomotives from the Umatilla roundhouse are out of the pit and headed to Albina shops for rebuilding, with boilers and frames intact and expected back in service in months.
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C. P. Strain
Umatilla
Albina
San Francisco Relief Struggles To 10 Day Supply
San Francisco faces a grave relief crisis with nearly 300000 people dependent on aid and only ten days of funds and supplies on hand. Staples are scarce while distribution waste and hoarding limit help. Cable road damage pinches transit, and plans shift to overhead trolleys.
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San Francisco
Suit for Divorce Filed in Circuit Court
Alfred ML Smiley commenced a divorce action against Olle May Smiley in circuit court today. The couple wed at Walla Walla on November 5, 2595. Peter Westle serves as attorney for the plaintiff.
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Alfred ML Smiley
Olle May Smiley
Walla Walla
Peter Westle
Fourteen Doctors Graduate At Willamette Medical School
The thirty ninth annual commencement of Willamette University medical department was held last evening at the First M. E. Church. Fourteen men of the 1900 class received diplomas and doctor of medicine degrees. Four young ladies received nursing certificates. The annual address was delivered by Hon. T. G. Halley of the supreme court.
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Willamette University
T. G. Halley
Supreme Court
Shocks Felt In San Francisco At 9 30 And 6 46 Am
Two minor earthquake shocks were recorded early this morning in San Francisco at 9 30 and 6 46. The quivers woke sleepers but there were no reports of panic. Citizens are accustomed to the tremors and no damage is noted.
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San Francisco
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