Pendleton Tavern Killings Trigger Reward Surge
Portland dispatch reports three masked bandits killed J N Burgess and George Peringer at Claremont Tavern near Pendleton after a fake hold up. E P Marshall of Pendleton wounded as guests forced to lie on floor. rewards totaling 18 500 announced including city and private offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Burgess
George Peringer
E. P. Marshall
Portland
Claremont Tavern
Burgess
Mr. Peringer
Mr. Burgess
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Marshall
East
Oregonian Extra
Newton Burgess
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Peringer
Marshall
J. M. Keeney
W. L
Rescuers trapped by second Idaho mine cave-in
In Mullan Idaho on November 23, rescuers Gin Coldhunter and Janes Collins along with Jace Delmirk were trapped by a second cave-in while attempting to reach two miners buried a week earlier. The rescuers were later freed as fire and rescue efforts continued and the imprisoned men were reported safe.
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Idaho
Mullan
Ida
Public figure Burgess dies. Moorland ally mourned
M Aureos Burgess, prominent in public affairs and promoter of the Tavitic International Livestock Expedition, died in Portland where he had traveled for the event. He and his friend Fakis Marsh Hall were longtime associates. Burgess had served as state senator and as a business representative.
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M. Aureos
Tavitic International
Portland
Burgess
Fop. Manehall
Bursose
Thomas Turgeon
Stockigan
Per- Inger
Fred Biel- Whe
Wien
Mir
Purmpons
Wacoo
Burghers
cHaeonie
Ravi
Rhia
Air Dsps
Four men arrested in Portland confession to murders
Dutch Herman, R. A. Traver, David Smith and Jim Ogle confessed to killing Per inger and Burgess. Smith did the shooting. Ten guns and all the money recovered. At g40 P.M. in Portland Navy 22 three bandits tied to Claremont Tavern hold-up were surrounded in a Piedmont house. one captured.
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PSOM
Portland
Ore
Dutch Herman
R. A. Traver
David Smith
Jim Ogle
Peringer
Burgess
Smith
Navy
Claremont Tavern
Piedmont District
Senate Delay Puts Peace Treaty in Limbo
Paris November 22 A tentative decision by reliable sources says the treaty of peace may become effective through American senate action before December 1. The Senate does not reconvene until November 1, with expectations of compromise and swift decision. Western observers note President Wilson faces pressure to secure approval from the Senate and avert setbacks.
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Henry Woop
United Pres
Paris
Peaoe
American Senate
Senate
Dorn
Reliabio Information
Wilsons
Nathonn
Wilson
Franes
Robbery at Claremont Tavern Kills Two Officials
Portland officials report Highway Commissioner J N Burgess and rancher George Peringer were killed in a Claremont tavern hold up. Three masked bandits fired four shots. E P Marshall escaped unharmed. About 35 patrons were held up. loot totaled $2550. No arrests yet. investigation continued.
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E. P. Marshall
Burgess
Peringer
Parement
East Oregonian
Portland Journal
Claremont
Fate of Jenkins prisoner in Mexico remains unknown
Washington reports unclear status of U S prisoner Jenkins after release from Mexican jail. Diplomatic circles sketch possible actions by Carranza government and debate imminent intervention rumors persist amid high tension at capital.
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Jenkins
U. S
Mexico
Walrington
Jenking
Het Carranza
Elks Dancing Party Indefinitely Postponed
The Elke Thankaxiving dance next Thursday night has been indefinitely postponed due to the murder of George Peringer and J X N Bur form, prominent members of the local Elke Lodge.
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George Peringer
J. X N. Burfom
Elke Lodge
Increased Army Navy program taken up in Washington
Washington reports the war and navy departments push a plan to expand the U S military, urging Congress to act if the United States exits or remains outside the League of Nations. Secretary Daniels will submit an army personnel bill before Christmas adjournment. The general staff and peacetime manpower reforms are under consideration for a force of about half a million. President Wilson is expected to address Congress on December 1 with recommendations tied to the League.
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Washington
War and Navy Department
Army
Congress
United States
League of Nations
Danjolt
Generel
Amendment restoring capital punishment framed at once
Portland dispatch reports Mayor Maker ordering City Attorney Larecha to draft an amendment to the state constitution that would restore capital punishment. The mayor quoted a tavern brawl incident as part of the public case amid a push to harsher penalties for murderers.
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Portland
Larecha
Charemont
Citizens vow support for pursuit of prominent murderers
A Pendleton meeting of 20 leaders from city, county, and business groups urged all resources be used to capture the killers of prominent men. Funds were discussed and a reward of 8000 was proposed with subscriptions to follow. The report details Burgess and Peringer families, their roles, and their prominence in Umatilla County history and politics.
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Seta
Umatilla
Pendleton
Kslader
James H. Sturcis
George (. Ras
Will T. Werick
James J. Eates
T. A. Lienalien
Jon. Horgess
George Peringer
Portland
Crow Ila
Bur- Fee
Burcesa
Hay Croek
Waeee
Thie
Wasen
Timatilla
Durkets
Charles
Cunningham Sheep & Land Com
George Peringer Called Most Skillful Wheat Man in Umatilla County
George Peringer praised as the most skillful wheat grower in Umatilla County in remarks by Judge A. Fee. The obituary notes his progressive farming, adoption of new methods and equipment, and influence on local wheat producers. It recalls his land holdings, horse breeding, and a fatal accident on the road when he first appeared in the county.
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George Peringer
Umatilla
Umatilla Reservation
Pilot Heck
Canada
Setive Farm
Cart
John M. Dolph
Tephew
Hobart Peringer
Peringer
Kanens
Navitiaet Tone
Adame
Pentletom
Nieparnniv
Business College
Porthwnd
Revilenor
Pendleton
W. Beringer
Ivon Yeore
Ace
Myer
Low Anderson
Portland
Renton
Carlagedge
John M Dolph
Slater Mere J. MM. Stone
Athena
Virgil Periiger
Belttinatam
John Peringer
Qounaheastale
Cal
Umatilla County
Getrg
Perliger
Juitee Walt
Deen
Jigen Fee
Perine Ter
Judge Pee
Kinney Mack
Mo Kinney
Perkins
Judge Fee
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Rock
American National Bank of
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State Livestock Sanitary Board
Hurcess
Madeline Burress
Ralph Burgess
Theniversity of Washington
Beattle
University of Oregon
Hurene
Mre
Dan Mualurkey
Ly A Eleer
Peringer Wheat Ranchler
Warvester
Teringer
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