Northwest horse dealers victimized in huge swindle
Idaho stockmen and importers allege a conspiracy to defraud involving M. C. Metz A. C. Ruby and others. A carload of horses was seized under attachment to halt shipments to Palo Alto Farm Boise as litigation targets Ferris Lamb Sheldon Clemans and W. R. Clemans face charges in circuit court.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Camas Prairie
J. F. Mason
M. C. Metz
A. C. Ruby
A. P. Miller
William Chamberlain
Palo Alto
Bolke
W. N. Thompson
Major Ferris
George Lamb
J. M. Lamb
George H. Sheldon
W. R. Clemans
M. W. Thomperon
Vletims
Hia Boise
Ferris
Sheldon
Lamb
Clemunos
Northwest
Clemans
Moscow
Thompson
Pendleton
Portland
J. BE. Mason
W. M. Chaumberlain
Kingsland Bros
George Wilson
Joe Gilliam
R. E. Case
RK. J. Canby
Mc, Gray
Davis & Gibson
Hoagland
J. H. Edwards
Tom Ferris
West Lioyd
Boise
Serded Rain Welcomed by Uri Tilea Farmers
Farmers in Uri Tilea County welcomed rain after a dry spell. Wheat crop in generally fond condition but some sprouted and needed moisture to prevent rot. Higher uphinds south reported better moisture. overall ground drier than in 10 years, prompting hope for more rain in coming days.
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Uritila
Downfall Comment Found With Noted Forger’s Effects
Chicago November 18 A remarkable commentary reflecting on a career was found among the effects of Peter Van Vilssengen the confessed forger who defrauded deeds totaling nearly one million dollars. The book was written as a commentary on the forger’s life and actions.
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Chicago
Peter van Vilssengen
Pendleton Council Hears Near Beer Regulating Plans
Pendleton city council faces near beer regulation questions at tonight's meeting. Councilman Montgomery backs a city controlled center to limit operators while officials seek a workable ordinance. Also on the agenda are the city’s finances until March taxes arrive, cemetery work nearing completion, and levee contractor Bots’ project delay likely pushing acceptance to next week.
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Pendleton
Acton
Montgomery
Wrecker Saint Stenalind Prison Case Cites Temptation
Von Vilsten gen opines Stene land the Chicago bank wrecker who is now in prison did not deliberately rob the poor. He traces downfall from small irregularities to forgery or wreck of hopes and a choice between serving a just sentence or fleeing. The receiver will withhold victims' names unless compelled.
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Paul Stenalind
Chicago
von Vilstengen
Steneand
van Vilssengen
Hunter Killed by Companion in Alaska
Anacortes paper reports Charles Shick once local. he died after an accidental shooting near Ketchikan Alaska while hunting with Irving Burke a marine engineer. Burke is said to be near mental collapse as word reaches his relatives.
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Alaska
Anacortes
Wash
Charles Shick
Deid
Irving Burke
Ketechikan
Whitman 19 Conference Opens At Walla Walla College
Special report from Walla Walla describes Whitman college's educational congress in session with a new non sectarian constitution while retaining Christian principles. The program includes forestry education by BE Allen, irrigation education by PD Do Henney, Whitman architecture by ET Lawrence, endowment talk by Anson Phelps Stokes Jr, and a banquet for JD Pearson.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Educational Congress
Whitman
BE. T. Allen
Forest Service
North Pacific Coast
Department of Agriculture
PD. Do. Henney
Pacific District
Department of the Interior
Whitman College
Et. Lawrence
McNovehton, Raymond & Lawrens
Architente
Portland
Oregon
Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Yale University
New Haven
Connecticut
JD. K. Pearsons
Chicago
Philanthropiat
United States
Tariff Revisionists Tackle Provisions and Agricultural Schedule
Washington lawmakers in the House committee on wave and meme began examining the tariff schedule related to provisions and agricultural products. The hearing will continue tomorrow.
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Washington
Committee On Wave
House
Charges Against Chief of Police Shake San Francisco Probe
In San Francisco a wave of charges against Chief of Police Iggy follows the Haas death self-inflicted gunshot after an attempted murder. Police officials and commissioners clash over investigation conduct as an inquest seeks how Haas hid the derringer in his shoe while defenders insist on quiet and procedure.
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San Francisco
Iggy
G Twe
Burns
Hass
Heney
Haas
J. J. Webb
Biggy
Langdon
Blezy
Pollor
Cutler
Duke and
Kelly
Thomas F. Burke
Hans
Webb Toll
Burke
J. J. Welch
Webb
J. H. Se Infor
Los Angeles
Seymour
Odd Fellows
Leland
Manter Haas
Arrests and Trials Stir City Police and Court
The proceedings discuss a tense clash between graft prosecution detectives and city police. Detectives Burns and Captain Duke insist the prisoner lacked the firearm after the Heney shooting, while jail authorities claim it was not transferred to him during custody.
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Egroper
Jay Wie
Burns
Duke
Hitas
Heney
Fewer Guards at Ruef Trial After Fracas
San Francisco November 18 The Roof graft trial resumes with fewer guards in the courtroom. Judge warns jurors to ignore Friday’s shooting and notes the incident is outside the case. Jim Gallagher testifies about graft while Att. Ruef’s fire question probes witness contact with new prosecutors.
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San Francisco
Haas
Jim Gallagher
Hoodljg
Act
Ruef
Gallagher
Booching Board of Supervisors
Ach
Heney Improving After Wound. No Visitors Yet
San Francisco November 18 reports show Heney steadily improving though visitors are barred. He is able to take liquids but solids are prevented by the wound’s position.
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Heney
San Francisco
Sewin g Machine Agent Charged With Embezzlement
Sedro Woolley Wash Nov 18 Charged with embezzlement of 100 dollars N Stearns agent of a sewing machine company was arrested here The specific charges allege he appropriated funds collected He has been released on bonds.
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Sedro Woolley
Wash
N. Stearns
Sewine Machine Company
Stearns
Fortifications and Harbor Works Proposed for Pacific Northwest
Brigadier General William Marshall proposes 50 million dollars in 1911-12 for rivers and harbors and fortifications. Key items include 1,164,000 for the Columbia River project, 450,000 for the river mouth, 181,000 for Gray's Harbor, 150,000 for Puget Sound, and 44,000 for Tacoma harbor.
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War Department
Marshall
Columbia
Washington
William Marshall
Army
Oregon
Columbia River
Gray's Harbor
Puget Sound
Tacom Harbor
Coal Vein Found in Taenum Canyon Near Ellensburg
A coal seam six feet thick was uncovered in Taenum canyon about ten miles from Ellensburg Washington by Joseph Wilson, a long-time local resident.
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Taenum Canyon
Ellensburg, Wash
Joseph Wilson
Rockefeller on the Stand in Standard Oil Hearing
Rockefeller testified with a faltering voice as he described his connection with the Standard Oil Company and detailed its formation and growth before Commissioner Ferris in the federal court inquiry. He arrived amid waves of reporters and photographers and studied old letters to refresh memory for questions.
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Federal Building
Standard of Company
Great Corporation
New York
Rockefeller
Franklin Ferris
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Federe
Standard
Oregon Timber Sale Nets Big Douglas County Profit
Roseburg reports Cobb Real Estate sold North Umpqua timber holdings to John Ferry of New York for 20000 in cash. The 81 acre Douglas fir land in township 262 was bought less than a year ago for 12000, yielding a profit of about 15000 for the Cobb brothers firm.
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Oregon
Roseburg
Oregon Journal
Ore
Cobb Real Estate Company
Umpqua River
John Ferry
New York City
Douglas County
J. A. Cobb
Big Six Bargain Store
Democratic paper planned for Chicago
Chicago November 1. Indefinite plans announced for a democratic paper in this city. Five capitalists have agreed to bear an annual loss of 25000 dollars each for two years to launch the paper. The venture aims for ten years to establish a Democratic voice, as no current Chicago paper fights for democratic principles.
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Chicago
Natural gas found on Baker County farm near Durkee
Baker City reports a natural gas discovery about half a mile above Durkee on Albert Hindman’s land. Hindman is drilling an artesian well when the gas was encountered during boring. The event is the first report of gas on the Hindman property.
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Baker County
Baker City
Durkee
Albert Hindman
Hindman
Pendleton Highs Postponed Game With Columbia College
Pendleton high school football cancels Friday’s game with Columbia College at Milton to instead face the Southern Methodists second team. The team will rest on Thanksgiving, aside from daily practice, as they prepare for a crucial Thanksgiving matchup against Columbia University of Portland. Coach Gordon Moores leads Columbia with star halfback Pomeroy sidelined by a back injury, making Pendleton hopeful to claim Oregon’s top high school team status.
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Baker City
Pendleon High School
Columbia College
Milton
Southern Methodists
Columbia University of Portland
Pendleton
Portlanders
Manaster Sturgis
Oregon
Gordon Moores
Tr. of .O
Columbia University
Pomeroy
Portland
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I. B. Case
W. L. Thompson
Unchita County
N. W. Thompson Chiime
R. W. Cis
Jack
Council
College
Congregational School
Policr
Pines
George FE. Chamberlain
George BE. Chamberlain
Commonwealth
State of
Geo. E. Chamberlain
F. W. Benson
Hogkefeller
Moritz Rosenthal
Standard Oil
Ohio
Roseburg Company
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