Defense Gains Confession Access in Haywood Trial
Orchard's complete confession is now in defense hands in the Haywood murder case. The leak eases defense risks, allowing counter trials and avoiding two problematic diary witnesses. Darrow and Richardson celebrate, alleging they have penetrated state plans and can counter prosecution tactics.
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Orchard
Haywood
Richardson
Darrow
Tiemann Leeter
Finley
McBearn
Bigamy Rumors Challenge New York Figures
May 25 reports allege Mrs Gould may face post office inquiry over tampering claims while detectives pursue a possible living husband revealing a broader search by Inspector Byrnes. In a separate note Mrs Howard Gould fears poisoning and presents warning letters, unable to identify their author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mre Gould
Bingham
Post Office Department
Abe Hummel
Byrnes
District Attorney's Office
Howard Ould
General Bingham
Theodore Tilton Dies in Paris at 70
Theodore Tilton died this afternoon in Paris at age 70. Born in the United States, he had a long career as a journalist and writer and left a notable imprint on literary and public life.
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Theodore Titon
Den
Paris
Theodore Tilton
John Wilont Arrested in Montreal Fraud Case
Chicago police announce the arrest of John Wilmont a former New York insurance company president and National Producer of Gas Power general manager. He is charged with passing bogus checks to obtain 6600 from Shanka Company builders of factories. He carried 4500 in cash at arrest.
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Chicago
John Wilmont
New York
National Producer of Gas & Power Company
Grover Cleveland
Montreal
Shanka Company
Firing the Petitions for Oregon University Referendum
Salem correspondent reports 6292 signatures filed with the secretary of state for a state university appropriation referendum seeking 126000 dollars. Signatures span Linn Marion Benton Multnomah and other counties. many sheets lack required warnings or misstate signer counties. Officials may discard problematic sheets after canvass.
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Salem
University of Oregon
State University
Ananu
Secretary of State
George J. Pearest
Cyrus H. Walker
Eugene Palmer
Linn County
Waldoville
Marion County
Benton
Clickamas
Polk
Multnomah
St. Johns
Arleta
Flour price hiked 25 percent in Spokane mills
Spokane millers confirmed an immediate 25 percent wholesale rise in flour to 4.50 a barrel and retail to 4.75, citing wheat scarcity and high prices. Officials said local demand could be met, but the advance is considered final for now as wheat remains tight.
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Spokane
Anke ‘Ling
Lc. Lens
California
Japan
Chicago
Reservation Farmer Purchases Birch Creek Ranch and Sheep
L Mann, noted reservation wheat farmer, buys 1920 acres and 1800 head of sheep from A Perard on Birch Creek. He will take charge June 1 and plans residence on the farm during summer. The property includes alfalfa meadow and strong hay production. Perard may move to Peadle after settling affairs.
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Po, Mann
Perand
Birch Creek
L. Mann
A. Perard
Mr. Mann
Mr. Perard
East Birch Croek
Perard
Pealde
Telephone Girl Cremated in Furnelde Fire
In Furnelde Kentucky on May 25 a telephone operator named Reasle Tombs was cremated after the local exchange burned in the morning blaze. The accident left the town mourning and authorities investigated the cause.
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Furnelde
Reasle Tombs
Exchange
Chicago Wheat Market Opens and Closes Higher
Chicago wheat at May 26 opened 98 8 and closed 102 with corn steady at 64 6 8 and oats near 47 1 4 to 47 8 4. Market activity shows gains in wheat with mixed cereal futures.
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Chicago
Indictments Lead to Bond Posts in San Francisco Court
San Francisco May 26 Calhoun Ford Abbott Mullally Schmitz Qlasv and Halsey appeared in court and posted bond on indictments returned Friday. Ruef remained in custody. further indictments likely against Rue and others. Bonds totaled 750000. Beer at stake as strike talks with brewers expected to yield a settlement tonight.
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San Francisco
Calhoun
Ford
Abbott
Mullally
Schmitz
Qlasv
Halsey
Ruef
Rue
Felicity
Frisco
General Kuroki Sees Motor Vehicles Superior for War
Boston reports General Kuroki praising motor vehicles over heroes for military use. He is hosted locally and plans travel to Chicago and the Pacific coast before sailing to Japan on June 10.
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Kuroki
Japan
Pacific Coast
Boston
Ho Je
Chicago
Pacific
Two Will Graduate From St Josephs Academy
Commencement exercises for St Josephs Academy will be held in Bowles toll on June 12. Two residents will graduate, Miya Georgia Thiver and Mias Alvina Relman, both noted as excellent students. The Sisters of St Francis praise the past year, with the academy often overflowing. Preparations for next year include improvements during vacation.
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St. Joseph's Academy
Bowles
Miya
Georgia Thiver
Mias Alvina Relman
Fire devastates San Jose lodging house and stables
May 25 report from San Jose states an incendiary fire destroyed Frederick Brown’s feed store, Laverus stables, and Union lodging house. One identified victim, another burned beyond recognition, and about twenty horses perished as firemen found buckets with oiled rags. Dozens of lodgers unaccounted for amid fears of more casualties.
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Ford
San Jose
Frederick Brown
Laverus
Union Lodging House
John McDonald
Ruluie
McKinley Ailing as End Expected This Weekend
Canton on May 25 reports Mia McKinley’s heart weaker and irregular. doctors Portmann Ryman and Rixey to consult. Officials note decline imminent with little chance of recovery. no pain but rapid sinking, awaiting end at any minute.
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Canton
Mia
McKinley
Portmann
Ryman
Rixey
Russian Peasant Outbreaks Reported Across Regions
May 25 reports from Peterburg and Kiev describe Tsarist authorities addressing peasant unrest. Premier Stolypin summoned provincial governors to quell outbreaks. In Kiev region, twenty peasants were wounded when Cossacks dispersed a riot on a county estate after hours of fighting with axes and scythes.
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Peterburg
Stolypin Hae
Kiev
M Country Eatute
Plot to Assassinate Kaiser Stuns Europe
Reports from London and Washington describe arrests of Russian students and an alleged anarchist plot to kill the Kaiser. Thirty five detained, twenty five released, six expelled. in Washington, a Japanese restaurant attack prompts a Justice Department probe. Speaker Cannon denies tariff reform candidacy.
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London
Perlin
Washington
Ambaxanider Aoki
Department of Justice
Opening of new M. E. church in the northwest
The M. E. church opens with an organ recital on Friday evening May 6. A noted Northwest lineup will perform as the first use of the new stone church. Dedication by Bishop Moore of Portland follows on Sunday June 2, but the public opening is the Friday recital with an extensive program.
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M. E
Northwest
Moore
Portland
Frye and Bruhn Involved in Law Suit Over Taxes
Frye & Bruhn heads of the big meat trust in Yakima allegedly conspired to defraud the county of taxes on sheep and cattle. The suit, Frye & Bruhn v Lee Tittle and Yakima County, seeks injunctive relief and questions livestock counts and assessed values. The firm posted a $4000 bond during the injunction.
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Frye and Bruhn
Big Meat Trust
Taylor
Frye & Bruhn
Lee Tittle
Yakima
Yakima Republic
Lnter
Eastern Capital Eyes Large Orchard in Umatilla County
A representative of Eastern Capital, M. White of Cleveland, is scouting the Furnish Irrigated tract near Echo for a potential over $100,000 commercial orchard. He favors Umatilla County over other Western sites due to climate and pollination, noting rail access would lower fruit marketing costs. White, with RB Adams, toured the area and expressed strong interest in locating a large irrigated orchard here.
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Umatilla
M. White
Cleveland
Oho
Echo
White
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Umatilla County
Miners to Venture into Powder River Peaks this Summer
A. Nell of Snips Ranch dairy Camag Prairie buys supplies for a mining expedition. Paul and George Hofer, joint owners with Nell of Mars and Jupiter mines, plan to reach their property in the Powder River area. They will sink shafts and extend tunnels while road building continues through late June. Nell has leased dairy cows for summer and will resume butter making in fall.
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A. Nell
Snips Ranch
Camag Prairie
Powder River
Gue Paul
George Hofer
Mr. Nell
Mars
Jupiter
Neil
Baseball Games and a Sheriff’s Stroke Report
Baseball results from May 25 and 26 include Tacoma 0 Aberdeen 2 Spokane 2 games Butte 8 Spokane 4 Mariana Oakland 0 San Francisco 1 in 32 innings. Vancouver Seattle 14 Vancouver 6 Portland 0 Los Angeles 1 at Portland. J N Livingstone, former Crant county sheriff, near recovery from a paralysis stroke suffered two years ago at the Middle Fork.
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Taco
Tacomaa
Aberdeen
Spokane
Butte
Mariana
Oakland
San Francisco
Vancouver
Seattle
Portland
Los Angeles
J. N. Livingstone
Crant County
Middle Fork
Pendleton Gas Plant Opens With First Coal Shovel
Pendleton begins gas production with Mrs. Geer, wife of ex Governor Geer, striking the first coal. The Northwestern Gas & Electric plant showcases modern gear including a 1600 dollar meter. By products like sulphur and dyes help cut costs. gas stoves are stored for immediate use and city lighting could rely on the plant if river electricity falters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
T. T. Geer
Geer
W. J. Clarke & Company
H. M. Hunt
Walla Walla River
Knights Return With Silver Cup From Portland Grand Lodge
Damon Lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias returns from Portland grand lodge event with the second silver cup won in contests. Members arrive by delayed train. others expected tonight. Cups displayed in Rader's furniture windows. governors Mead announces re-election bid.
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Damon Lodge
Damon Lodge No. 4
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Easion
Portland
Eestons
Pendleton
Rader
Cyclone In Northern Texas Ravages Benton County
A severe storm struck Benton County Texas on May 25 injuring eight members of a single family who sought shelter under a central chimney as their house toppled. The cyclone damaged about a dozen houses and barns while many families took to storm cellars. no fatalities reported at the time.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Benton County
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Lane County
Bond
Echo Sheepman
Vester
May
Joe Kunha
Charles Green
Koahlaid Brothers
Meyer Cohn
Harrisburg
B.C
Can Jose
Mis, M’kinley
Council of Governors
Kaiser
Will
Cannon
Dental
PEN New Chugh
Frye and
Bruhn
Yakima County
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