War Brews as Police Clash With Bolse Drifters
Boise May 24 War is declared between Chief of Police Francis and professional men drifting into Bolse who now pose as detectives at Haywood trial. Francis orders three ex-deputies to leave town and warns eastern reporters to depart by Sunday. Court opens with slow venire examination and frequent attorney clashes as John Whitlock is finally accepted on the panel.
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Boise
Francis
Bolse
Witndrew
Haywood
Telluride
Cripple Creek
Groves
Henry Becker Arrested for Murder of 15 Year Old Amelia
May 24 report from Long Island states Henry Becker, a youth, was arrested in connection with the murder of Amelia Staffeld, aged 15, who was stabbed while picking flowers in a cornfield. Two other children Julia Levewlis, 7, and Elizabeth Lamb, 11, provided details. Becker matches the assailant description and reportedly washed his hands near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Fimhurst
S. 1
Henry Becker
Amelia Staffeld
Julia Levewlis
Elizabeth Lamb
Amelia
Becker
Grace Taggart Disappears After Divorce in Wooster Case
Omaha May 24. Grace Taggart vanished after divorcing Captain Taggart in Wooster Ohio. Wm Taggart, her cousin, offers a 1000 dollar reward to locate Grace Taggart and her two children. He reports the captain is seriously ill in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Taggart
Captain Taggart
Grace Taggart
Wooster
San Francisco
Chicago Wheat Market Yields Mixed Opening Prices
Chicago on May 24 reports wheat opening at 98 3 4 cents, rising to 99 1 4 cents. Corn opens 42 1 9 cents, closes at 42 4 8. Oats start 46 1 9, close 47 3 8.
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Chicago
Next Assembly Planned At Kansas City For 1908 Meetings
The general assembly of the Presbyterian church will close Friday. The temperance report passed without debate. Rev. Worrell argued against the idea that saloons can be hurt by taxation. Kansas City was selected to host the 1908 assembly, with Methodist church facilities offered for the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Presbyterian Church
Worrell
Kansas City
Methodist Church
Christian Science Case In New Hampshire Court
Concord May 24 General Streeter counsel for Mia Mary Baker Eddy trust ees completed his argument that trustees be substituted for next friends to plaintiff The next friends argue trustees will abandon the suit The "next friends" affidavits claim the trustees seek to drop Mrs Bildys name to meet exigencies and say trustees disappeared when needed Ex Senator Chandler follows Howe and Streeter likely to speak today
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Concord
N. H
General Streeter
Mia
Mary Baker Eddy
Next Friends
Howe
Mrs McKinley Improves In Canton Illness
May 24 Canton Ohio report says Mrs McKinley is improving though not out of danger. Dr Portmann notes stronger heart and possible weeklong survival. Dr Rixey and Dr Ryman to confer. Strychnine given every few hours as nourishment remains difficult. paralysis improving in one arm but patient cannot swallow and tongue use is lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Portmann
Tiyna
Rixey
New Laws Take Effect Tomorrow in Oregon
A list of laws passing May 25 extend to civil service officer appointments in Portland. stamp duties, sheep grazing regulations, and county high school funding. $1.11 million for tech education. $300,000 for Williamette locks. union high schools and Portland improvements. new public school code. ten hour day for railroad workers. state exhibits for Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. jail matron in Multnomah County. armories for Oregon National Guard. redistricting state senatorial districts.
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Ero
Spcje
Ceeg
Porthind
Civil Service
Bruin
Police Department
Circuit Court
Aurora
Talamat
Willamette
Union High Schools
Port of
Portland
Multnomah
Board of Regents
Oregon
Oregon National Guard
Standard Oil Prosecution Highlights 1879 Conspiracy Claims
May 24 in Saint Paul and New York courts, government seeks to probe Standard Oil conduct before 1899, arguing past actions show restraint of trade and illegal collaboration. Judges Johnson and Mildburn debate whether history and NJ laws trump the suit, while Kellogg urges continued action to curb the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Johhnaon
Philadelphia
Hopper in Insane Delirium After Barghert Ride
Pink Hopper of J KB Smilth Livestock was brought from Barghert party in a raving condition this morning. Several men restrained him as he cried out loudly on the street. The spree has lasted a week and Hopper was jailed as his insanity subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink Hopper
J. KB. Smilth Livestock Company
Barghert
Pesidenta
Hopper
Ex-deputy testimony links soldiers to Brownville case
In Washington on May 24 an ex-deputy sheriff testified to five to seven men in American soldier uniforms with guns under an A street lamp. He named W. A. Corey, recently married to Mabell Gilman, as a buyer of the steam yacht Pantooset. Corey reportedly paid $200,000 for the vessel and plans a Mediterranean summer voyage with his bride aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brownville
Mabelle Gilman
Mediterranean
Missouri Trust Accused of Blocking Competition in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo May 24 Judge Anthony special commissioner upheld Hindley report charging a three company trust formed since 1901 to prevent competition in Missouri and fix prices. Waters Pierce Republic to lose franchise licenses or face fines if affirmed by supreme court. Also Southern Pacific accused of discrimination in fruit car shipments as Santa Fe faces grand jury probes in traffic bias cases.
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Jefferson City
Anthony
Hindley
Los Angeles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Federal Grand Jury
Sante Fe
Fronterowers
Arbitration Discussed at Inter national Conference in Mononk
Diplomatic reps from prominent powers led a conference on international arbitration in Mononk May 24. Mexican ambassador Senor Don Tionrique Creel attacked the Drago doctrine and Elihu Root's view that armies should not enforce debt payments. Dolgian minister Senor Don Ignacio Calderon supported arbitration as widely practiced in South America. Francis P Loomis argued the Pan American railway from New York to Argentina would best advance peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mononk
Senor
Don Tionrique Creel
Drago
Elihu Reot
Don Ignacio Calderon
Mansfield Relapse Prompts Move to Brighton Seashore
London on May 24 reports Richard Mansfield suffered a relapse and will be moved to the Brighton seashore when his condition permits. Idaho pharmacists have formed a state association with 146 charter members.
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Mansfield
London
Richard Mansfield
Vince
Brighton
The
Pharmacists of
Idaho
Pendleton Team Wins Pythian Gap Trophy Again
The Damon Judge No. 4 degree team of Pendleton won the $100 silver trophy for the second consecutive year at the Knights of Pythias grand lodge drill in Portland. Seven teams competed with Elgin second and Seaside third as Pendleton led in the memorable event. The Pendleton team’s success boosts local pride and may secure the trophy for Pendleton’s indefinite hold. The grand lodge session also approved amendments to lodge representation and post grand chancellor voting rights, affecting future delegations. Members from Beamon lodge are expected to return home tonight as the session ends.
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Damon Judge No. 4
Knights of Pythias
State Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge Stavion
Portland
Elgin
Seaside
Pendleton
Victour
Damon
Grand Lodge
Beamon Lodge
Grand Lodge Session Ended In Oregon City La Grande
The 62nd annual session of the Grand Lodge of Oregon Odd Fellows closed at La Grande with a fine program. Officers for the next year include Grand Master Richard Scott of Milwaukie and Grand Guardian Henry Taylor of Pendleton. Others elected or re elected span The Dalles La Grande Pendleton and Portland with appointments for marshal conductor herald chaplain and grand secretary.
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Sesson
Grand Lodge of Oregon Odd Fellows
la Grande
Grand Lodge
Willamette Valley
Grand Rondel
Henry J. Taylor
Pendleton
H. B. Coolidge
Oregon City
J. ©. Jamison
Portland
Grand Guardian
Henry Taylor
Pen- Meton
Grand Herald
H. H. Harvey
Medford
A. LeRoy
Rebellion Rumors Roil Tehran as Solar Dow-Jeh Moves
In Teheran on May 24, the shah’s supporters panic amid reports that Solar Dow-Jeh has begun a revolution with 15,000 followers. He seized a Navahend and is marching toward Ham Aden while troops are sent to quell the usurper.
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Teheran
Persia
Shah
Solar Dow- Jeh
Navahend
Hamaden
Wool Sale Report Shows Strong Prices For Idaho Growers
Wool auction results record 647 071 pounds sold with robust prices. Deane Goodman sold 19 250 pounds at 20 1-4 cents to Elamann Bros of Poston. Rogers moved 5 222 pounds at 16 3-4 cents to Lafayette Woolen Mills. Luhrs Pomeroy sold 20 993 pounds at 18 7-8 cents to Patterson. A 14 000 pound De A Johnson clip went to Salem Woolen Mills for 20 1-2 cents. Next sale June 7 at Pendleton. Echo no sale.
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Idaho
Deane Goodman
Elemann
Elamann Bros
Poston
Harry Rogers
Echo
Antone Vey
Snake flood damages Lewiston Riparia line near Almota
The rising Snake river waters are washing out the Lewiston Riparia railroad binding downstream of Almota. Damages are limited and repair time short once waters recede. Gray and Chapman have begun work with a steam shovel below Riporta on the Pasco line of the Northern Pacific, amid talk of Northern Pacific ownership of the line.
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Snake
Snake River
Lewiston-Riparia
Almota
Gray & Chapman
Riporta
Pasco
Northern Pacific
Fiparia
Lewiston-Ripariaine
Lewiston Tribune
Tenor Ferico Caruso to Sing 283 Met Opera Nights
Ferico Caruso will perform for four years as director Cenreld of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He is contracted for eight nights every month across nine months each year totaling 283 appearances at 694 dollars per night.
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Ferico Caruso
Cenreld
Metropolitan
New York
Four Monuments to Be Unveiled at Olney Cemetery
Four monuments will be unveiled at Olney cemetery on Decoration Day by Pendleton Woodmen and Women of Woodcraft with the Woodmen over Guy McBroom Barney Crowner Roy Knight and Mrs W D Fletcher. Three orations will be delivered with Judge A Lowell delivering the principal address and J H Lawrey and Bert Huffman giving memorial talks. Memorial Sunday services will be held at the First Christian church with Rev W L VanNuys presiding and other city ministers assisting.
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Woodmen of the World
Guy McBroom
Barney Crowner
Hoy Knight
Women of
Woodcraft
W. D. Pletcher
8. A. Lowell
Olney
Pendleton Woodmen
Order of the Women of Woodcraft
Barney B. Crowner
Roy Knight
Women of Woodcraft
W. D. Fletcher
Women of Woodcraft and Company L
State Militia
A. Lowell
J. H. Lawrey
Bert Huffman
Arthur Gideon
Thomas Fits Gerald
First Christian Church
W. L. van Nurs
First Presbyterian Church
Victor, Dorris
Overalls War Between Kahn Bros and Workingmen’s Clothing
A frenzied price war in Pendleton between Kahn Bros and the Workingmen's Clothing Company drives men to buy overalls at rapidly dropping prices from 65 cents down to 2 cents for pants. Stores plastered with signs, bold discounts, and shouted undercuts intensify as both sides slug it out over multiple price cuts. The chaotic sale draws growing crowds as the competing shops continue the rear guard battle for shoppers.
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Pendleton
Kahn Bros
Workingmen's Clothing Company
Rader Furniture
Workingmen's
Kahn
Louis Moses
Moses
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Whitlock
Bolin
Henry Curtis
Ieaac Bedell
Hawley
Darrow
Turrow
Higwler
John Beery Hawley
Henry
Mel Taggart
Christian Science Case
New Jersey
DENIM
Missouri
US Trust
Waters- Pierce
Republic
Beceem Nee
Pythian Gap
Odd Fellows of
Keho
Militia
Ices
Glendale
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