Streets Debate Macadam Paving For Pendleton
Judge J H Scott advised Pendleton council that crushed rock macadam is the practical street paving, with asphalt if affordable. Salem’s experience with gravel and the need for proper rolling were cited. no action was taken. Licenses granted to Anton Nolte and Charles Heln. basements openings to be covered with iron gratings.
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Elfty Council
Pendleton
Scott
Gomi
Talno
Salem
President Goode
Lew and Clark
Matlock
Lignor
Anton Nolte
Charles Heln
Fred Weber
Henry Harper
Tie Little Child
Vatican Suspends Bishops for Failures on Celibacy Rule
Rome May 13 announced at the Vatican that the bishops of Blelly and Montreal have been suspended for not enforcing celibacy, causing scandal in their dioceses. The bishop of Sardinia has been deposed for the same reason. The pope vows to stamp out the issue at any cost.
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Vatican
Blelly
Montreal
Sardinia
City council notes on fire ruins and new structures
The council discussed protections for existing open places and rules for drawing plans though the building is not yet faced. Samuel George seeks permission to erect a one story metal roof structure on burned Hotel Eastern ruins. A petition on securing a pound pen was referred to the police committee. All members attended except Dickson and Fer Fuso.
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Panet
Samuel George
Maraha Carney
Romaine retracts confessed link to 1906 depot blast
Denver May 14 Robert B Romaine in a letter to a correspondent retracts his September confession implicating the Western Federation of Miners in the independence depot explosion at Topeka Kansas June 6 1906 that killed 13 miners and maimed others He says the statement was a bid for freedom and was induced by a Cripple Creek man who paid him five dollars He is jailed in Lanking Kansas serving a burglary sentence.
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Independence
Romaine
Cripple Creek
Lanking
Bank Employee Indicted for Embezzlement in Des Moines
Cayl Spencer, trusted Des Moines National Bank employee, was indicted by a federal grand jury on counts of embezzlement and making false entries after allegedly confessing to stealing 22 000 dollars to pay for medical care for his ailing son.
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Des Moines
Cayl Spencer
Des Moines National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Jealousy tragedy ends in self-inflicted gunshot
Baker City May 15 Charles Haskell a well known citizen shot himself in Griswold grocery after accusing a clerk of relations with his wife. The coroner's jury verdict absolves Mrs Haskell and the clerk, noting Haskell had been drinking and was unbalanced.
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Baker City
Charles Haskell
Griswold
Haskell
American Bank Closed in Manila by Governor Wright
The American bank in Manila was closed by order of Governor Wright and placed in the Insular authorities care to protect depositors. Deposits are estimated at £126,000.
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Manila
Thie City
Wright
Baseball Record Leagues Games Played Yesterday
Baseball scores from May 18 show San Francisco defeating Portland 3 to 1 in San Francisco, Seattle losing to Oakland 2 to 3 in Seattle, and Los Angeles walloping Tacoma 5 to 0 in Los Angeles.
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Portland
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Oakland
Los Angeles
Tacoma
Pits Acknowledges Pressure Over Packing House Defense
Seattle May 18 Senator Pits, attacked for defending local packing houses, publicly stated that if criticism did not dampen him he would resign as senator. He said no public office honors should starve his family, defending his stance amid the controversy.
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Seattle
Pits
Striving for Arbitration In Talks With Employers Leaders
Gompers and employers attorneys hold arbitration discussions amid labor tensions. The talks aim to avert strikes and settle wage and bargaining issues.
Peace talks near as teamsters and owners agree on arbitration
Chicago reports a peace conference amid the teamsters and team owners dispute. Arbitrators will decide delivery terms to boycotted houses while Gompers, Shea, and the state arbitration board discuss a settlement plan. Arrests occur as two men interfere with an express wagon.
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Chiccago
Teamsters
Teameters
Delecater
Gompere
Shea
Teamalere’ Union
G. F. Shanley
State Arbitration Board
Gompers
Attomer Mayer
Gompert
Deyton
Muwer
Sher- Man
Peice
Lewis Named State Engineer by Governor in Salem
The governor will appoint John M. Lewis of Portland as state engineer under the reclamation act. Lewis, a member of Pendleton’s reclamation force, comes on chief engineer Washington recommendation to succeed J. T. Whistler. Salary is $2600 yearly. The position is pivotal amid extensive reclamation work and irrigation plans.
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John M. Lewis
Portland
Pendleton
Washington
Lewis
J. T. Whistler
Oregon
Colon
Panama
Kepler Dies Of Morphine Poisoning In New York Hotel
Herbert Kepler, son of a wealthy Florida physician, died of morphine poisoning in a Sussern hotel room. He was accompanied by a woman reported as Mrs Donamilla, whom police say he eloped with from Florida, leaving behind a wife and children.
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New York
Herbert Kepler
Deland
Hoch Case Closing Arguments Reported in Chicago
At about 111 20 east 120 miles northeast of Cape Verella on May 16 closing arguments began. The Hoch case was to be given to the jury with Assistant Plates Attorney Olsen presenting for the state and Attorney Plotke for the defense gaining extra time to summarize. Plotke contended the prosecution offered no credible motive and Hoch had no opportunity to poison the woman as described.
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Plotke
Harriman Man Dropped at Northern Pacific Meeting
At the annual Northern Pacific meeting in New York on May 1, prominent Harriman and allied foreign interests were dropped from the board. New directors named include John Kennedy, D Willis James, Dr F Baker, L Lamont, W P F Clough, and Charles Steele with new members John Solaimé, Robert Bacon, Lewis Cass Ledyard, George W Perkins, James Hill, Amos French, Alexander Cochran, and Payne Whitney.
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New York
Harriman
John&. Kennedy
D. Willis James
Dr. F. Baker
L. & Lamont
W. PF. Clough
Charles Steele
John Solaime
Robert Bacon
Lewis Cass Ledyard
George W. Perkins
James XS. Hill
Amos French
Alexander &. Cochran
Payne Whitney
Freight differentials set in favor of Baltimore and Philadelphia
Washington May 18 The Interstate commerce communities render a decision on freight differentials for exports from interior points The ruling supports Baltimore and Philadelphia over New York and Boston but reduces the amount Separate Commercial Service Christiana Norway May 18 The Norwegian parliament unanimously adopts a bill to establish a separate consular service independent of the joint service with Sweden
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Two Men Vying For Moderator As Church Assembly Opens
Winona Lake Ind May 18 with nearly all 700 commissioners seated the Presbyterian general assembly opened with a sermon by retiring moderator Rev J Addison Henry The election today features Rev J D D Moffat of Washington Pa and Rev John F Handy of Jefferson City Mo Moffat favored Several hundred women attend the 24th annual meeting of the Women's Board of Home Missions
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Washington, Pa
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Jefferson City
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Burial of Hiram Cronk Ends War of 1812 Soldier's Lonesome Farewell
In New York on May 18 the body of Hiram Cronk, last War of 1812 veteran, viewed by 66,000 at city hall, was taken to Cypress Hills cemetery and buried with military honors.
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Hiram Cronk
Cyprus Hill Cemetery
Whipping Law in Effect in Portland
Portland May 18 The state whip sin post law provides that a man convicted of wife heating shall be punished by the infliction of 20 lashes administered by the sheriff or consable became effective today. The sheriff announces he will give all abused wives the privilege of administering her husband s punishment it deatred.
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Portland
Parry Re-elected N A M President in Atlanta
D M Parry of Indianapolis was today re-elected president of the National Association of Manufacturers. Resolutions endorsed the open shop. A contract to build a residence for Fred Lockley on the south hill was let to M R Yates for 1200, the lowest bid. The Swedish riksdag rejected by 219 to 149 a proposal to impose an export duty on iron ore.
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Atlanta
Indianapolis
National Association of Manufacturers
M. R. Yates
Fred Lockley
South Hill
Mr. Yater
Riksdag
McGinn Leads for Judge Seat Amid Oregon Turmoil
Special agent will study all candidates as Roosevelt weighs a federal judgeship in Oregon. McGinn, backed by some Portland judges, faces delays and strong opposition from Beautoy Fulton and others. Justice Bean gains endorsements from Wolverton and Moore, with Eastern Oregon hopeful of a fair, thorough review before any appointment. Harvey W. Scott advises the president in the selection.
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Harvey W. Scott
Morning Oregonian
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Scott
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Portland
Henry McGinn
McGinn
Beautoy Fulton
Portland —George
Cleland
Frazer
Sears
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Frager
Roosevelt
Justice Bean
Supreme Court
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Moore
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Judge Bean
YVACITS May News: Kaiser's Cup Race In Progress
Incoming steamers brought no news of yesterday's Kaiser's cup race as 11 yachts started. Nantucket lightship reported no sightings this morning. fog overnight may have concealed vessels. Wind off Nantucket was eight to ten knots from the northeast.
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New York
Nantucket
General Wood reports Pala killed on Jolo Island
General Wood states that Pala, the outlaw More chief, was killed on the island of Jolo after a pursuit by his forces. Most of Pala's band of 600 were killed.
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Mani
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Pala
More
Jolo
Cunard Ship Carolila Floated After Grounding Near New York
The Cunard liner Carolila, grounded Tuesday in the lower harbor, was floated this morning uninjured and will resume the voyage to Liverpool without delay. The incident occurred near New York Harbor and no damage was reported.
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New York
Cunard Ner Carolila
Liverpool
Levy Denies Confession in Nan Patterson Case
Abe Levy, who defended Nan Patterson in the murder of Young, denies telling reporters that Patterson confessed having the revolver. He calls the report a barefaced malicious lie and reiterates his theory that Young died by his own action.
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Abe Levy
Nan Patterson
Young
Levy
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