McNamara Trial Jury Shuffle in Los Angeles
Defense eliminates Englishman amid tense peremptory challenges in the McNamara case. Five permanent jurors chosen, including J. B. Sexton and William Andre, with 11 challenges for the defense and five for the state. New venire panel ordered as jury selection continues in this high profile trial.
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Hall of Records
Los Angeles
McNamara
Toilay
Clark McLain
Pasadens Bank
J. B. Sexton
William Andre
McLain
Willett Brunner
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Alexander Gribling
Fredericks
Kenyon
Burns
Jacob Linsing
A. Heath
M Wordwell
Robert Rain
F. D. Green
Byron Lisk
J. B Sexton
Venireman William Nicholson
Los Angles
Prosecutor Eyes McNamara Case After Los Angeles Trials
Indianapolis November 17 County Prosecutor Baker announced Detective Burne and his men will transport the McNamara brothers back to Indiana for a kidnapping case to be tried next spring He stated no action will be taken until the Los Angeles trials are finished.
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Indianapolis
Baker
Burne
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles
Seven Die In NP Trains Wreck Near Pipestone
Butte Nov 17 A collision between a Northern Pacific freight and a passenger train near Pipestone last night killed seven railroad men. The dead include roadmaster Lewis Geirs Liv ingaton conductor Rudiger Martin Olsen section foreman Chris Mankoff and three unknown laborers. The crash occurred between passenger train No 174 and a work train three miles west of Pipestone. authorities believe a misinterpretation of orders caused the wreck which sparked a fire and burned the bodies.
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Butte
Northern Pacific
Pipestone
Lewis Geirs
Rudiger
Livingaton
Martin Olsen
Chris Mankoff
Extra Tang
Homeatake
Pritish Premier Meets Witt English Suffragettes
London November 17 Christabel Pankhurst leads a large delegation of suffragettes to meet Premier Asquith and key ministers Chorehl Lloyd George and Edward Gray to press for “votes for women” in the manhood suffrage bill soon to be introduced. Asquith agreed by appointment despite earlier refusals.
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London
Christabel Pankhuref
Premi¢r Asquith
Tome
Chorehl
Lloyd George
Eiward Gray
Trt
Asquith
Publishing Company Bankrupt in St Louis Case
Judge Smith McPherson of the United States circuit court signed an order adjudicating the Lewis Publishing Company bankrupt. The action was taken to expedite settlement of litigation that has been before the court for two months in the form of receivership proceedings.
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St. Louia
Smith McPherson
United States Circuit Court
Lewis Publishing Company
Arep
N Bs
Balance in Treasury Report on Farm and Forest Trade
Washington reports a last fiscal year balance of 2,073,000,000 dollars on the right side of the ledger for imports and exports of farm and forest products. It imported 6,595,000,000 worth and exported 891,000,000 worth.
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Treasury
Washington
Seven loggers drown in Lewis River accident at Woodland
Seven members of a logging crew were drowned while crowing the north fork of the Lewis river near Woodland Washington on November 17. Six others reached the river bank as a rescue search was mounted. The crew worked for the Lewis River Boom Company.
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Woodland, Wash
Lewis River
Lew's River Boon Company
Death by Own Action In Lonely Sandspur Cabin
A man found dead from a bullet to the head in a Sandspur cabin is believed to have died by his own hand. Coroner Folsom reports the deceased, identified only as Millstead, left a note gifting all money to a man named Burke who hid a claim near Sandspur. The deceased had worked for Loney & Co. of Walla Walla and left a Spokane schooldaughter. Sandspur lies between Cumulathin and Wallula.
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Sandapur
Millstead
Folsoni
Glen Sturdivant
Burke
Sandspur
Loney & Co
Walla Walls
Spokane
Folsom
Cumathiin
Wallula
U S Troops Again to Mexican Border
Austin Nov 17 report says another mobilization of American troops on the Texan Mexican border is near. Governor Colquitt orders the entire Texas ranger force distributed along the border to aid the United States in enforcing neutrality in the Revesta rebellion in Mexico. The revolt’s developments prompt the move amid demoralized conditions and rising anti American sentiment.
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Austin
Texan
Colquhtte
United States
Mexico
Rey-sta
Colquitt
Bowlers Start Rolling Tonight At Pastime Alleys
The Pastime bowling alleys open tonight with expert bowlers ready to resume practice for the winter season. Pat McPherritt, the local champion, will debut a genuine Hineralite ball, one of the few in the region, as a tournament begins this winter and the Commercial Association plans to enter a team.
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Shane
Gortee
Pat Mephevitt
Commereliaseoelition
Councilman Sharon Reports Cataract Operation Recovery
Councilman J. L. Sharon, who recently underwent cataract surgery, writes that he is improving though not yet discharged from the hospital after more than a week. His wife and son assist as he hopes to return to Pendleton in time for the December election.
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Gurdane Ja Tn
J. L. Sharon
Pendleton
Prodigal Son Sent Home From City to Celina
In a city incident, E G Kiser attempted to swindle his father by claiming insanity. Chief Gurdane arranged a Northern Pacific train ticket to Celina Ohio and delivered $10 in cash to the son, likely signaling a homecoming for punishment. The action followed a parental appeal.
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Kiser
Northern Pacific
Celina
Gurdane
Sheuerman in Butte business in Button Montana
Arnold Sheuerman formerly of this city and son of Jacob Sheuerman is now in Button Montana. He operates in the theater curtain advertisement business through his firm A A Sheuerman Co.
Mies Tinshoer Returns From Hoelix Home
Mies Tinshoer came in from her home at Hoelix this morning.
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Mies Tinshoer
Hoelix
Trust Denies Govt Claims in Armour Antitrust Case
Chicago reports that defence lawyers clash over writs of habeas corpus as judges push for afternoon arguments. Government plans may yield an opinion by Monday. Separately, San Francisco notes U S naval buildup with four ships in port and more arriving, signaling possible dispatch to China and readiness for service in Chinese rivers.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Millonaire
Mayer
State Center
United States Circuit
United States
Sheehan
San Francisco
Ching
Oregon
South Dekom
Maryland
California
Colorado
China
Cincinnati
Orient
Navy
Pacific Coast
Denver
Annapolis
Cleveland
Former Navy Commander Dies by Suicide in Washington
Washington November 17 Rear Admiral John Yeatman Taylor retired medical director of the United States Navy and noted naval surgeon ended his life in his study with a Navy pistol. The butler found him unconscious as he died within thirty minutes, leaving behind a crisis report of personal matters.
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Washington
John Yeatman Taylor
United States Navy
Inge Himwel
Portland Lawyer Found Dead in Bed
Eugene Markley a 45 year old Portland lawyer was found dead in bed with an empty bottle nearby containing a substance likely carbone nel. Friends say he had been despondent over troubles. A farewell letter to his parents lay beside the bed. The case is being investigated as a possible suicide.
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Pound
Portland
Eugene Markley
Markley
Los Angeles
Stray Bullet Suspected in Tacoma Death of Anton Tiraka
Investigation into the bunk house shooting at Unionville finds Anton Tiraka died from a stray bullet fired by 12 year old George Smith who said he had been practicing with a .22 rifle nearby. Sheriff Longmire and Coroner Shaver reported the conclusion today.
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Tacoma
Wash
Antonn Tiraka
Unionville
Longmire
Shaver
Draka
George Smith
Suspect Swann Exposed as Fraudulent Flyer Printer
San Francisco reports reveal John Swann confessed to printing circulars offering a reward for a South Afton murderer and detailing himself. Swann’s medals were also forged, exposing a wider police deception and fraud.
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San Francisco
John Swann
South Afton
Trust Meeting Called in New York by American Tobacco
Directors of the American Tobacco company called a special stockholders meeting for December 26 in New York to consider amendments to the charter under the disintegration plan provisions.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
Trust
Rebels Denounce Yuan as China moves toward new government
Shanghai on November 17 reports rebel leaders denounce Yuan for accepting the premiership. delegates to the revolutionary convention arrive and plan to move the capital to Nanking. rebels near Nanking as fighting continues and a US style government is anticipated.
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Yuan
Shanghai
China
Nanking
United States
Shanghai cables seek exclusion from Yuan cabinet in talks
San Francisco dispatch reports Shanghai cables press for excluding their names from Yuan’s cabinet as rebels oppose conciliation. Prince Ching is said to be working to pacify the nobles.
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San Francisco
Shanghai
Yuan
Prince Ching
Pittsburg Doctor Found Dead in Pool with Cotton
Nov 17 report from Wiysici in Muntered, Pittehors states St Ethel Kirk, a Pittsburg physician, was found dead in her pool with mouth and nostrils stuffed with cotton soaked in chairveform. An investigation is underway.
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Pittehors
St Ethel
Kirk
Pittsburg
Milwaukee Chosen 1912 NA Minor Leagues Meeting Site
Magnates gathered in San Antonio on November 17 declare Milwaukee the 1912 meeting place of the National Association of Minor Baseball Leagues. The unanimous choice reflects the league’s planning for the next season and regional representation.
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Tbeertown
San Antonio
Milwaukee
Go To See The Game Between Oregon And Wheeling
The annual football clash between Oregon and Wheeling will be played in Portland tomorrow. The matchup stirs strong Northwest championship interest as numerous fans travel. Key players James Stare Tracy Faker Herbert Thompson Lester Mamolov James and Guy Wirick left yesterday. Kil ar W Smith and Poy Ww Ritner join No. 17 in the scene of the struggle.
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Universitys of Oregon
Wheelington
Tin Porth
Tomorow
Ponileton
Tgskin
Northwest
Jimes Stare
Tracy Faker
Herbert Thompson
Lester Mamilov
James
Guy Wirick
Local visitors attend annual Biker-Pen football game
Ernest Knight and Carl Engdaht arrived from Helix this morning to be present at the annual Biker-Pen football game, adding to the crowd and festivities.
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Ernest Knight
Carl Engdaht
Helix
Pendleton and Baker Meet in Eastern Oregon Grid Showdown
Pendleton and Baker high schools clash this afternoon at Round-Up Park in a key eastern Oregon game attended by a large crowd and many local business closures. Lineups list Pendleton stars Krebs Finnall Chapman Houser Jordan Hinderman and McDowald along with Baker standouts Miller Easterwood Simons Brow n Weeks and Bro naugh.
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Gladiators
Pendleton High School
High School of
Baker
Oregon
Averdupo
Ofelock
Fieremen
Pendleton
Sturlint
Krebs
Finnall
Fee
Hampton
Thompson
McDowald
Hapman
Houser
Jordan
Hinderman
R. Miller
Brown
Taylor
Weeks
Simons
Bronaugh
Herbert
McCord
Pendieton
Strain
Straughan
Hoch Ferguson
Rugg
Houlff
Pobst
John
TL. McCullough
W. Bosche
Baker Boys
Tom Borman
University of Oregon
Pioneer by Path er Made by Pather
Kelnvachdas ordered that Crown Bertin be held in detention for thirty days in the military guards as punishment for a recent Jingo demonstration in the Reichstag. He loudly applauded Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg who criticized the emperor's policy regarding Morocco.
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Kelnvachdas
Bertin
Kaiser wWil
Frederick
von Bethmann-Hollweig
Morocca
Gompers Attacked by Western Miners at AFL Meet
At Athinta Ga on November 17 the Western Federation of Miners moved to force all AFL members to resign from the National Civic League of which Samuel Gompers is a leading figure. The resolution was referred to the resolutions committee amid expected heated debate. Gompers has said he will not sever ties with the Civic league and observers forecast a tough re election race.
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Athinta
Samuel Gompers
Western Federation of Miners
American Federation of Labor
American Federation
National Civic League
Gom- Pers
Committee On Resoluions
Gompers
Civic League
Railroads Try to Grab Panama Canal
Washington November 17. Bernard Baker of Baltimore accuses transcontinental railroads of pressuring shipbuilders and captains to withdraw from an independent steamship line aiming to ply via the Panama Canal to the Pacific coast. President Taft and Secretary Stimson weigh the charge. Taft delays a congressional message pending investigation.
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Washington
Hernard Baker
Baltimore
Transcontienti
Panamaa Canal
Pacific Coast
Taft
Bernard Baker
Ship- DulMiers Pal Capitanets
Promoter in Pittsburg Advertises Money Scheme for Negr oes
Samuel Andler, a 25 year old promoter jailed as postal inspectors hear claims about his scheme offering "wonderful secret for straightening out Ethiopian kinks" and promising $50 to $200 monthly. An advertisement asks if a town has 240 or more Negro residents and touts a method to harvest money with a Zapline style rigged promise.
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Old Dodge
Pittsburg
Samuel Andler
Shemee
Atullor
Notorious burglar seeks clemency after 73 years in prison
A Washington D C court contemplates commuting Andrew Lee’s sentence to life on a terrible record of crime. Lee, age 72 or 73, has spent 35 years in prison. Authorities describe him as a kleptomaniac rather than a thief. The case highlights a lifetime of burglary beginning with a moth ers buttons and a clipper stapler.
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Laret
Wash'neton
Andrew Tee
Rvolfe
Tim
Maburg
Lee Heeget
Lee
Train Kills Brown Bear Near Antler
A northbound train near Antler ran over and killed a brown bear weighing 173 pounds. Engineer G. B. Clark halted the train, the carcass was loaded onto a baggage car, and a division of the crew shared the meat at Dunsmuir.
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Reding
Dunsmuir
Antler
Bhieineer G. B. Clark
Bride of Eleven Days Kills Spouse in Hotel Tragedy
In Los Angeles a bride of eleven days, Mrs Nicholis Saracono, arrived from Spokane and shot her husband, a grocer. She claimed the pistol was loaded and fired accidentally after being warned it was loaded. The husband, about thirty five, formerly Miss Jessie Buckles of Oregon City. She is about nineteen. The couple had been preparing to open a downtown grocery store.
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Los Angeles
Mra Nicholis Saraconn
Spokane
Theey
Pallee
Mia
Siraceno
Jessiy Bucklesa
Oregon City
Ore
Saraceno
Deputy Sheriff Killed in Melville Shootout
Deputy sheriff Joseph Brannin was shot and killed last night in Melville as he tried to arrest ex convict Mel Jewell. A friend named Jackson intervened. Brannin wounded Jackson before Jewell killed Brannin. Authorities are pursuing Jewell.
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Big Timber
Mont
Joseph Brannin
Melville
Mel Jewell
Jewel
Jackson
Jetinitn
Jewell
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