Oregon Names Commission to Prepare Water Law
A state water commission named five men to draft a law regulating water distribution. Snow of Portland and Hailey of Willamette Valley lead irrigators with civil engineer H. V. to assist. The group plans to introduce the measure in the legislature and push for irrigation plans across Oregon. Members will study conditions and report to the state senate and governor.
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Oregon
Senate
Law Snow
Portland
Hailey
City
W. Mallet
Henry Ankeny
H. V
Sey Athenwy
Williamson Resigns Oregon Insane Asylum Post
Dr W T Williamson longtime head physician at the Oregon Insane Asylum resigns effective November 15 after 17 years in service. Promotions follow with Dr L F Griffin to first physician, Dr W A McNary to second, and Dr Tamjeale to third assistant. Salaries range from 1020 to 1800 annually. Also reported Eva Deal injured in a mangling accident at Sea Grande with a severed hand narrowly averted by prompt engineer action.
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Williamson
Salem
W. T. Williamson
Oregon Insane Asylum
L. F. Griffiian
W. A. McNary
Tam. Jeale
Mangle
Sea Grande
Mies
Eva Deal
Union Steam Saunty
Mangler
Baker County man returns with smallpox after mining trip
La Grande reports Gwnaries Mcc Clure traveled to the Baker county mining camp last week and came home with a well developed smallpox case. He immediately sought heatise care upon return.
Making Final Arrangements for Convention Entertainment
The general committee will reconvene Saturday night to finalize decorations and entertainment for the city hall exhibit. The reception committee received 50 dollars to cover costs, with funds to be allotted by the general committee. The city awaits ample accommodations and a display of county products for delegates.
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Music Hall
Ube
Imocelagen
Grain Market Quotation Report from Gore Commission
Gore Commission reports in Pendleton on November 6 with Liverpool opening higher and closing higher amid seaboard demand. Northwest receipts 66 cars versus 800 a year ago. May futures opened near yesterday’s close, briefly dipped, then rose with December to just above prior close. Chicago wheat opened at 78 and closed at 78 percent. Management notes steel shares drifted in Pittsburg.
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Gore Commission Company
E. Kennedy
Pendleton
Liverpool
Seaboard
Northwest
Chitego
Pittsburg
Chicago
Parks Sentenced to Two and a Half Years Hard Labor
Sam Parks was sentenced to two and a half years in Sing Sing for extorting $200 and for perjury tied to the Tiffany case. Judge Newburger denied a new trial and lenience, noting the sentence as light as possible. The case involves a walking delegate, Farley, whose confession undermined Parks’ prior release and implicated McCarthy among spectators.
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New York
Sam Parks
Tiffany
Battle
Newburger
Parks
Joseph Plenty
Farley
Shipbuilding Case Notes Discrepancy Over $750000 On Hand
Dixon testified in the United States shipbuilding case about the Cresceait Shipbuilding Company finances claiming books show a $275000 surplus while Guthrie argued an actual deficit of $5bd,000. Dixon denied the knowledge. He was asked about expert advice on Union Iron Works value at $100000.00 and replied to a letter from Mr. Forges of the Tinton company.
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New York
Dixon
United States Shipbuilding
Cresceait Shipbuilding Company
Guthrie
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Forges
The
Tinton Company
Governor Mulls Special Session On Tax Reform
The governor may call a special session to address a tax mess affecting Oregon towns and school districts. In St Laws Charles Weissman was jailed three years for naturalization frauds. A mine collapse in Murela killed seven and injured twenty.
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Oregon
St. Laws
Charles Weissman
Onoed
Madrid
Murela
Recognition of Panama Provisional Government By United States
The United States recognizes the provisional government of Panama as de facto, with instructions to notify Colombia. Evacuation of Colon by Colombian forces leaves the isthmus under new Panamanian authority, as Washington reports quiet conditions and plans full state department commentary. Admiral Coghlan assigned to Panama to command the fleet. Cubans also recognize Panama's independence.
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Republic of Panama
Washington
Panama
Nav
Navy Department
Hubbard
Nashville
United States
Republic of
Beaupre
Bogota
Genera Bhrnan
Colombia
America
Unit of States
State Department
Todas
Thrman
Colomito
Wns
Viewmlauen
Hay
Moody
Coghlan
Bureau of Vadication
Clase
Coghian
Hooch Ter Kalaer
Fory
New York
Cuba
Havana
Jeantone
Republic
Bryan Vindicated By Court In Probate Case
In New Haven on November 1 the probate court ruled on Philo Bennett's will granting $50,000 to William J. Bryan and family. The court found proper execution and no undue influence by Bryan, and it ordered a sealed letter not incorporated into the will for now. A further hearing is planned when Bryan arrives from Nebraska for a final decision.
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New Haven
Conn
Cleveland
Philo Bennett
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Quiet at Pine Ridge Indians to receive fair trials
From Pine Ridge agency reports say that quiet prevails as General Knox orders the district attorney of Wyoming to ensure Indians receive a fair trial and full tastier. The message reflects federal oversight to maintain lawful proceedings amid unrest at the agency.
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Washington
Pine Ridge Agency
Knox
Wyoming
Court adjourns until next June term
The supreme court finished for this term and adjourned until June 2004 due to non appearance of attorneys. Chief Justice Moore and associates said they preferred to stay in session but faced a crowded docket and saved time by adjourning. The court planned to reconvene after the summer recess.
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Supreme Court
Ite
Polo Ie
Juietioe Moohe
Jean
Stuart
Jowtioe Monte
Associateilios
Wolvertan
Salen
Germany sales claim Hague Tribunal biased and unfair
A German newspaper argues the Hague Tribunal is biased and unfair, urging withdrawal of Germany’s claim. It accuses President Muravieff and the German representative of manipulation, and mocks the French and other parties at The Hague arbitration.
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Hague
Nfair
Herlin
Now
Newspu
Zeitung
Muravieff
The
Bribery trials run as defendants testify in St Louis case
In St Louis on November 6 the bribery trial moved with defendants denying all felonious claims. Senator Maynen and ex lieutenant governor law testified, denying involvement in the alum bill con veruition. In Evansville a railway collision near North ranch killed Gotright and others, with several identified victims fatally injured.
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St. Louis
St Laie
Liewlenany Govornor
Maynen
Mvendville
Jad
Collielon
Frelebte
Evansville & Terre Hinute
Sear North Ranch
Dr Cole Withdraws From Race In Pendleton Letter
Pendleton November 6 Dr W G Cole withdraws from political candidacy stating he has no ambitions and no time for quibbling. He invites open meeting for public sentiment and nominations under the same rules, leaving the field open for others to act.
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Pendleton
Local Business Leader Dies After Accident
San Diego reports the death of twenty year Huscomber Co. manager Plump ton who died early from injuries after a wreck. Federal Judge Appointed Washington November 6 President reappointed James G. to a federal judgeship for the Indian Territory.
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San Diego
Washington
James G HI
Indian Territory
Ex-Convict Embezzler Trapped by Marked Money
A former Walla Walla prisoner on parole and now employed in clothing is charged with embezzlement after a two week period at Teutsch’s firm. He allegedly diverted cash averaging $3 to $4 daily, used marked money to elude detection, and was arrested with evidence found on him plus testimony from the sheriff. The man, described as religious and capable, concedes the theft and faces county jail.
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D. Gerlow Deahlwan
Lavy Teuteeh
Elie
Vlemont
Tewteeh
Alber Owing
Lin
Torrie
Tran
Mir Teblaoh
Sherif Taylor
Pitti Joy Sane
Graham
Ariente
Ivetor
Utuel Bee
Diol
Jyty
Pune
Witrner
Oil explosion kills several at Pernt home
An oil blast at a Pittsburg area home on Nov 6 fatally burned Stuart Hiret, Win Skiles, and others. Earlier reports say two groups were arrested in Southampton for a Pennsylvania murder case. In Texas, Fort Worth endured a severe hailstorm causing cotton damage while a Perry worker lost two fingers in an accidental injury.
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Canine
Pittsburg
Stuart Hiret Machin
Win
Skiles
Bulper
Grande
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