Inquest Hears of Fatal McBroom Shooting
The coroner's inquest reveals George Horseman drew a pocket knife in a prior fight with Clare McBroom at a cattlemen's meeting near Potts school house. McBroom taunted him about carrying a gun, Horseman then fired from about 21 feet, killing McBroom as he turned. Horseman is jailed and a defense team led by Colonel J. H. Raley and Judge Fee was appointed. The inquest jurors included J. A. Bly and others.
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Horseman
Ben
McBren
MebBroom
Turing
George Horseman
Clare Ehoe McBroom
McBroom
Nye
J. H. Raley
Judge Fee
Fiee
Harteman
Raley
Potts School House
Heppner Reserve
Potts
J. A. Bly
A. ©. Chapman
J. M. Ogte
J. Ferguson
J. J. Lind
Earl Cate
Inquest hears witnesses on McBroom shooting case
Witnesses including C R Cate J W Ray William Cartwright D P Hicks J B French James Doherty Dan Combs and John Brownman testified as witnesses to the flat fleet. McBroom was shot while unarmed as Horseman drew and fired. Coroner’s jury ruled McBroom died from a gunshot by George Horseman. DA Phelps says further charges may follow.
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C. R. Cate
J. W. Ray
William Cartwright
D. P. Hicks
James Doherty
Dan Combs
John Brownman
Horseman
McBroom
George Horseman
Phelps Aald
Grand Ronde trolley line boosts Cove fruit shipping plan
Cove and Union counties celebrate completion of the trolley line from Union to Cove with extension planned to La Grande. Free excursion next Sunday, then regular trips. line covers 12 miles through scenic eastern Oregon. Growth aids fruit growers and ranchers, despite frosted crops. abundant strawberries and cherries expected. Union County 4th of July celebration at Cove with large encampment and big festivities anticipated.
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Cove
Union County
Union
la Grande
Grand Rende Valley
Cave
Oregon
Wnlon
Memorial of Jamestown Island lands on Norfolk stage
Norfolk scene marks free commemoration of the 1407 landing and Jamestown Island remembrance with James Brice as principal speaker. Minnesota town Rush City reports a major fire gutting its business district and causing an estimated two hundred thousand dollars in damage.
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Norfolk
Jamestown Island
James Brice
Tragic accidental shooting claims 16 year old Jesse Turley
A 16 year old Jesse Turley was accidentally shot and killed near the Elder place in Despain Gulch while returning home from a ranch visit. The gun misfired while handled by a brother, the bullet entering the back of his neck and killing him instantly. The family, longtime Pendleton residents, plans to ship the body to Seattle for interment.
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Jessa Turrley
Godfried Turrley
Despain Gulch
Ulars
Foster Place
Stage Gulch
Beho
Jease Turrley
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Seattle
The
Order of, Eagles
September Wheat Dips and Rises in Chicago Market
Chicago May 13 Prices swung as September wheat traded near 1.00 to 1.50 with December around 1.05 and July about 0.96. Green bug pests boosted bullish activity causing rapid fluctuations before noon. May closed near 1.01 and other grains showed weaker gains with Minneapolis market reporting July wheat reaching 1.00.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Irreys
Haywood Jury Draw Hears Ten Names Amid Slated Trial
Haywood county jurors face a crowded panel as 97 prospects are called for the May trial of the case involving Mayur. Eleven talesmen have been kept since Thursday with little chance of selection while farmers and stockmen plead for release to tend duties. Attorneys expect a panel to yield a chosen jury this week amid arriving witnesses and ongoing examinations. Meanwhile in Boise, Murphy of the Western Federation of Miners presses defense claims regarding an ex convict allegation against Moyer, seeking corroborating witnesses from the Black Hills to support innocence and warning against armed demonstrations if conviction occurs. The court considers restricting extraneous evidence to speed the trial.
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Mayur
Wood
Haywool
Bulse
Moyer
Boise
John F. Murphy
Western Federation of Miners
Chicago Journal
Black Hills
Tollet Penitentiary
Murphy
Federation
Talesmen
Cars Run Over Five Lines In San Francisco Rioting
Cars operated along five lines in San Francisco today with full passenger loads as riots subsided. Police claimed control, with Chief Dinan and Adjutant General Louck stating there would be no further rioting. some windows were broken during scattered demonstrations.
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San Francisco
Dinan
Louck
Mothers Congress Convened as Tacoma Speaker Urges Crime Prevention
In Los Angeles on May 13 the Mothers Congress resumed with Aunt Frank Hill of Tacoma leading a session on Prevention of Crime. The address focused on community measures and child welfare as key tools in reducing lawbreaking and juvenile delinquency.
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Tacoma
Los Angeles
Frank Hill
Priest Fr. Green Murder Trial Continues in Indianapolis
Accused of murdering an 11-year-old boy Fr. P Green faced a continued hearing in Indianapolis on May 13. He remains in custody as the case advances with the suspect held with intent.
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Indianapolia
Fr. P. Green
Tie
Green
City of Cleveland Steamer Burns at Detroit Yard
May 13 report says the steamer City of Cleveland, long under construction at the Detroit ship yard, burned this morning and is a total loss except for the steel hull. Loss estimated at about $0.5 million.
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Detroit
City of
Cleveland
Pina Much Larger Assessment Report For Pendleton Area
Fr Steele deputy assessor for Pendleton county reports a bigger assessment reflecting growth in Umatilla and Hermiston. In Umatilla the valuation rises to 10 4965 with town property gains while Hermiston town lots jump from 1 to 25 60 dollars. Residents support higher assessments to enable city taxes for local improvements.
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Fr. Steele
Pendleton
Umatilla
Steele
Hermiston
Lhat Spring
Striker killed in New York during longshoremen strike
An unidentified Italian striker was found murdered during the longshoremen strike in New York. His throat was slashed and a dozen wounds marked his body. A briss check identified him as a longshoreman. two suspects were arrested. Olympia reports C A Durphey pleaded guilty to criminal assault on 17 year old Hope Lands and was sentenced to life in penitentiary after choking the victim.
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New York
Olympia
C. A. Durphey
Hopelands
Wis
Hearing for Defendants in Government Suit Delayed
Attorneys for the Standard company and co-defendants were directed to appear in St Paul on May to present motions or exceptions to pleadings. In California, Willits, May 13, W Hopper shot and killed L Berchtoldt near the pit over domestic difficulties. Hopper surrendered.
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St. Louis
Standard Company
St. Paul
Marer
California
Willits
W. Hopper
L. Berchtoldt
Eight-Hour Law Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington May 13 The Supreme Court today upheld the eight-hour law as applied to public works in a Massachusetts case but ruled that men on dredges and scows are not laborers or mechanics within that provision. Employment beyond eight hours for these workers is not a violation.
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Washington
Spreme Court
Massachusetts
On the Eve of Disclosures Inquiries at Denver Mint Probed
Washington May 13 Cortelyou uncovers trouble at the Denver mint sending special agents to investigate complaints. They found difficulties and were told to probe further. It is understood the disclosures point to reorganizing the service from the superintendent down. The secretary will act on final agent report.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Denver
Wreck In California Kills 19 Shriners Riding Home
A Southern Pacific coast line wreck near Hondo Cal late Saturday killed 19 Shriners from Pennsylvania temples and injured about 35. The diner car derailed and caught fire after a defective switch. The train was returning from the Los Angeles conclave to Pennsylvania. Notables named include J W Cutler Mrs Fisher Oliver Kauffman and many Reading Pa residents among the dead. Injured include Miss Hemmel and Brakeman Brickford with several others severely hurt.
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Shriners
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific Coast Line
Hondo
Cal
Ewrich
Honda Station
San Luis Obispo
A. Wasson
Buffalo
J. W. Cutler
Binghamton
Fisher
Cleveland
Miss Young
Charles Lowing
Austin
J. J. Hipple
Reading
W. Stoffe
Harry Hendle
Olver Kauffman
George Yagerman
Harry Stotz
Harry Miller
A. L. Roth
Henry
Lebanon
Ohio
Miss
Hemmel
Miss Hemmel
Brickford
A. Raffle
Dennis Point
Oregon
Raffle
Omaha Commercial Club Tour Train Heads Northwest
A 100 member Omaha and South Omaha business men group plans a 6000 mile Great Northwest Trade Excursion by special Burlington route train. They will visit Pendleton Oregon and Portland Oregon, meet local merchants, and evaluate needs to supply from Omaha the market town. The trip highlights cross state lines, Pacific Northwest states, and a push for regional ties.
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Omaba
South Omaha
Pullmen Company
Omaha
Pendleton
Northwest States
Walla Walla
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
East Oregonian
J. M. Guild
The
Commercial Club of
Pendleton Commercial Association
Omaha Train Exchange
South Omaha Livestock Exchange
Northwest
Burlington
Billings
Ment
Northern Pacific
Portland
Union Pacific
Omaha Commercial Club
Whee
Pullman Company
Great Northwestern
Pacific Northwest
Wyoming
Weekington
Utah
Carl Fixberger Killed By Wagon After Circus Visit
Carl Fixberger, about 40, died from internal injuries after a farm wagon ran over him while returning home from the circus Thursday night. He leaves a wife and five children, had recently rented a ranch near the German Hall and was just establishing himself in the county.
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Carl Fikberger
Carl Fixberger
Fixberger
Henry Sorensen
D. J. McFuwn
German Hall
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Lom
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the Mothers Congress
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Baker City
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