Disorganized Calhoun Defense Posture At Trial
Former detective John A. Helms testified about conspiracies bribery plotting under Calhoun and counter plotting in the trial. Detectives in plain clothes guarded prosecutors and witnesses while Burns coverage was claimed. Rudolph Spreckles said he financed graft prosecution and would reveal accounts to the jury.
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Calhoun
Spreckles
Defense
San Francisco
John A. Helms
United Railroads
Calthoun
Ilge & Thunderbolt
United Railroad
Byrne
Rudolph Spreckles
Ihs
Helms
Burns
Missionaries Face Libel Trial in Congo Case
London May 20 All white men in the Congo Free State follow the trial of two American missionaries Reverend William Morrison and Reverend W H Sheppard beginning in Leopold II today. The case tests the Belgian government against the missionaries who accuse brutality and oppression in rubber trade administration.
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London
Congo Free State
William Morrison
W. H Sheppard
Leopold
Referendum Petition Seeks to Nullify Judge Salary Hike
A referendum petition filed in Salem on May 20 seeks to nullify the legislature act boosting Baker County circuit judge pay from three to four thousand dollars. The extra thousand was paid by Baker County across the eighth district, as noted in the filing.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Baker City
Baker County
Jealous Lover Shoots Girl Then Himself in Chehalis
In Chehalis Washington on May 20 Raymond Geissler 22 shot his sweetheart in the back on a bridge then shot himself at his home. He is reported in critical condition while the girl may recover. Geissler reportedly acted out of jealousy.
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Chehalis
Wash
Raymond Geissler
Gelaeler
Practice In Some Districts Where Circuit Judges Draw More
In certain districts circuit judges receive more than three thousand dollars paid by the state, reflecting adjustment practices in judicial salaries and state funding allocations for official duties.
Grand Lodge Elects New Officers in Albany Oregon
Albany Oregon May 20 The grand lodge of Odd Fellows this morning elected officers including Grand master T O Coolidge La Grande deputy grand master Thomas Fr Ry an Oregon City grand warden A W Bowersox Albany and grand secretary Sharon It also reelected Grand Representative E D Hostetler for two years and Grand Representative W S Stryker of Salem for one year Grand Treasurer O D Doan was reelected.
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Albany
Ore
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
T. O. Coolidge
la Grande
Thomas Fr. Ryan
Oregon City
A. W. Bowersox
Sharon
E. D. Hostetler
W. S. Stryker
Salem
O. D. Doan
Funeral of Byers draws large crowd in Olney
Immense attendance marks one of the largest funerals in years for mill owner W. S. Byers. Services were held at his Court Street home conducted by Rev. Charles Quinney, then at Olney Cemetery with grave service by the same minister. Banks closed in honor, honorary pallbearers named, active pallbearers drawn from Byers mill staff. Music provided by C. K. Cranston, Mrs. John Dickson and others.
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Byers
Court Street
Quinney
Main
W. 5. Byers
Olney
Court and
Vincent Streets
Charles
James A. Fee
Byers' Mill
Mr. Hyers
John McGowinn
Jerry Cronin
William Yandle
T. M. Call
A. Anderson
Jack Rowhead
C. K. Cranston
John ®. Dickson
FR. Roosevelt
Pendleton Factions Lose Hope for McFatridge Reinstatement
Pendleton residents report little chance Major A J McFatridge will be reinstated as agent at Umatilla reservation after Washington dispatches. Ballinger will not reinvestigate and McFatridge likely to be transferred elsewhere. Pendleton business leaders urged no further action. Two telegrams from Umatilla, one backing retention, one backing Valentine, offered no grounds for recommenda tions.
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Washington
Pendleton
A. J. McFatridge
Umatilla
Congressmavin
McFatridge
Leuphee
Genern
Oregonian
Ogewon News Bureau
Bollinger
McPatridge
Uimatilla
Ore
Mc Major
Ellis
Ballinger
Valentine
McFarridan
McFaridee
Fromm Timothy
Indian Office
Trany Uinatitin Inidans
Major
Taft Reviews Taft Parade Amid Mecklenburg Celebration
President Taft attended the Mecklenburg Declaration anniversary in Charlotte on May 20, greeting about 50 000 people. A cloudburst drenched the reviewing stand as a lightning struck near the parade, causing it to be halted and Taft to be escorted to a hotel. He praised Anglo Saxon self government while a private widow of Stonewall Jackson caused a disturbance by seizing a box.
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Mecklenburg
Charleston
Taft
Charlotte
N.C
Stonewall Jackson
President predicts tariff bill completion by May 20
The article reports a presidential pledge that the tariff bill would be completed and ready for signature by May 20. He expressed belief the tariff reform would form a good line revision and could merit the president’s signature once finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochirtothe
Ely
Beef Shortage Hits Northwest Markets Across Pacific Coast
San Francisco reports a Northwest beef shortage driving large shipments of dressed beef and livestock from California to Oregon and Washington over the last two weeks. Montana and Wyoming struggle to meet coast demand as all California regions supply northern buyers. Shipments from San Luis Obispo and Newhall's Guadaloup ranch aid Oregon and Washington since Saturday. Chicago markets also feel the impact of strong northern demand.
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San Francisco
Pacific Northwest
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
San Joaquin Valley
San Louis O'Bispo
Newhall
Chicago
Stanford Crew Prepares for Washington Boat Race
May 20 Stanford University coach Dan Murphy outlines a tough training plan for the Cardinal oarsmen ahead of their three mile duel with the University of Washington eight on May 29. The crew rowed roughly seven miles today in two sessions, with another outing planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatile
Dan Murphy
Stanford University
Hla
University of Washington
Cardinal
Aifternoon
Aged Woman Fatal Fire Attack In Alameda
In Alameda Onill May 20 an elderly ward of WN Quist Mire Church Weadenier aged 70 a caretaker is dying from injuries after two attempts to set fire to her home. She was found late yesterday in a pool of blood at the foot of the stair. It is unknown whether she was attacked or fell during the failed arson bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Onill
Quist
Chirhes Weadenier
Atalediae
Sword of Washington Donated to Daughters of the American Revolution
J Pierpont Morgan through Amy Townsend presented George Washingtons ceremonial sword to the Daughters of the American Revolution in New York. The relic, worn by Washington when he resigned as commander of the army in 1783, is to be kept unsheathed except for self defense or defense of the country per his will.
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Washington
New York
George Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Board of Regents
J. Pierpont Morgan
Amy Townsend
Governor Hay Silent on Special Washington Legislature
Olympia May 20 Gov Hay remains silent on whether he will call a special session of the legislature. An investigation committee investigates state author Chiusen's office while no statement on the report from the inquiry into state insurance commissioner Schively's office can be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Hay
Chiusen
Schively
Chinese Couple Divorced in San Francisco
San Francisco May 20 Judge Van Nox granted a divorce to Mem Sing a Chinese man from Lew Shoy Lona Sing 19 his Oakland bride married in the United States. Sing alleged desertion and a note stating she left him unable to hire a suitable home due to lack of money.
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San Francisco
van Noxtind
Mem Sing
Lew Shoy
Lona Sing
Onkland
Hitehand
Tom Ald
Fire destroys Williams farm near Freewater Oregon
Special Correspondence Freewater Oregon May 20 a fire of mysterious origin believed set by tramps caused losses exceeding 3000 at the J J Williams farm near Babcock crossing three miles below Freewater at 230 this morning Two outbuildings sheds and several rigs including a Franklin runabout were lost The dwelling narrowly escaped as the fire outbuildings were distant and fledgling apparatus proved inadequate Williams suspects tramps sought a bed in the barn In addition to the automobile he lost a top rig carriage open rig wagon and two other rigs outside the buildings were burned
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Freewater
Ore
J. J. Williams
Babcockecrossing
Franklin
Williams
Presbyterian Assembly Opens in Denver With 2000 Delegates
Denver May 20 The Presbyterian General Assembly opened with an address by Moderator Dr Hexter Pullerton of St Louis. Two thousand delegates attend.
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Denver
Presbyterian Ceneral Assembly
Hexter Pullerton
St Louis
Nner
Stockton Waits Win Signals Broad Victory in May Municipal Vote
In Brockton California on May 20 the Democratic candidate Reb enstein carried his entire ticket to a landslide win in the municipal election. The wets coalition supported by the Sunday closing sentiment helped push the measure. A Sunday closing ordinance is currently in force, reflecting the outcome of the election.
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Brockton
Cal
Rebenstein
Democraticce
Mever
California Grapes Seek National Vintage Day
California grape growers urged Congress to declare a national vintage day following a successful raisin day. They discussed plans for a large exhibit at the Seattle fair and the idea drew attention during today’s session in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Grape Growers of
California
Seattle
Young Turks Aim to Change Ottoman Succession Rules
Constantinople May 20 The Young Turks press for a shift from the current senior descendant rule to the European style primogeniture for the Ottoman throne If enacted before the sultan dies Mohammed V could be asked to abdicate in favor of a younger virile prince more aligned with modern ideas
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Constantinople
Mohemmed V
Johnson vs O'Brien Ends In Ten Round Draw In Philadelphia
Johnson and Jack O'Brien fought to a draw in a six rounds stop. Johnson weighed around 205 pounds while O'Brien weighed 162 1 2 pounds. O'Brien led most rounds with swift in and out offense but lacked finishing power. Referee McGuigan praised O'Brien's cleverness under the heavier opponent's pressure.
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Philadelphia
Johnson
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Jonson
John
McGuigan
O’brien
Jeffries Plans July Fight With Johnson Five Months Later
Chicago May 20 Jeffries declared he will sign to meet Johnson in July and be ready to fight him five months hence. He is reducing his tremendous bulk and growing noticeably smaller each week, signaling preparation and seriousness to fight fans.
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Jeffries
Chicago
Johnson
Wool Bring Top Prices At Pendleton Wool Market
Wool buyers dominated the Pendleton area with over a million pounds sold recently. The J E Smith Company Pilot Rock clip of 70,000 pounds fetched 21 1 4 cents per pound for a Boston firm, while other local growers including Cunningham Sheep Land Co and Rust Brothers sold substantial amounts. No sales day will be held in Umatilla county except Shaniko tomorrow, due to strong preseason demand pushing prices up and prompting delays in public sales.
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Pilot Rock
Shaniko
Pendleton
J. E. Smith Comepany
Ellery
Boston
Smith Company
Barnhart
Umatilla County
Cunningham Sheep & Land Company
K. G. Warner
William Slusher
A. A. Cole
Rust Brothers
Charles Johnson
C. A. Matthews
Era of Conscience Speech by Governor Folk in San Francisco
Ex-Governor of Missouri Joseph Folk urged reform at a St Francis Hotel gathering under the Good Government League. He said reformers may die but revolutions in conscience do not go backward, and called for city state and federal governments to represent public interest over special privilege.
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San Francisco
Joseph Wy. Folk
Missouri
St. Francis
Good Government League
Folk
Custom Official Hanged in Effigy in Sumas
Citizens of Sumas Washington hanged in effigy Harry Edsell the head of the custom station there over the detention house move. A large crowd gathered and the dummy was found hanging from a telegraph pole on Main Street this morning. Edsell is now in New York. Mr and Mrs Douglass Belts are in from Pilot Rock on a trading trip.
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Bellingham
Wash
Sumas
Harry Edsell
Main Street
Edsell
New York
Douglass
Pilot Rock
World's Champion Wrestler Says Jeffries Likely Won't Fight Johnson
Frank Guteh, the world champion wrestler, told an East Oregonian rep at the local depot that Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries will never fight. Guteh added that future advertising for a Jeffries versus Johnson match would be adverse and that the public wants a definite date for a bout. He noted promoter plans in Australia and Europe may delay any match.
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Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffriee
Frank Guteh
Hoteh
Jeffries
Wee Ming
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