Pendleton Savings Bank Opens With Broad Support
Pendleton Savings Bank opened after a two week holiday recess and quickly drew deposits from many new customers. Nearly all funds came from local, county, and regional patrons, with no withdrawals noted. Stockholders include prominent Pendleton and Portland figures, reflecting strong local financial backing and activity in wheat payments and trade. A separate note reports Blanche Kerfoot facing murder-related legal pressure amid ongoing court proceedings in Sutter Creek.
Pay as you get on the car on Chicago line
The pay as you get on the car system was introduced yesterday on the Cottage Grove line and operated without friction between crew and passengers. Over 2000 people entered the cars at the Auditorium after services, in 19 seconds according to the company’s observers. The cars feature an extra large platform and passengers pay the conductor as they pass through the rear door into the car.
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Chicago
Cottage Grove
Pendleton Bank Sees Surge in New Accounts and Deposits
A large number of new patrons opened accounts today and deposited funds as a sign of faith in the Pendleton institution. Officials praise holiday behavior of customers and plan to maintain usual business, though securing enough cars for moving wheat remains challenging.
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Pendleton Savings Bank
Healidays
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Adarance
Adams Jury Do Agreed In Murder Case, Adams To Be Arrested
In Idaho 1904 case against Steve Adams for the murder of Fred Tyler, the jury failed to reach a verdict after longs hours. Eight jurors favored acquittal, four for conviction. Davis and Darrow pursued immunity and bail strategies. Adams admitted to bail of 20000 dollars, with immediate release anticipated if no new arrest occurs before other charges are resolved.
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Steve Admans
Fred Tyter
Darrow
Columbia
Tyter Come
Adams
Marble Creek
Shoshone County
Idaho
Awgust
Clarence Darrow
Adam Auant
Colorado
Tyler
Darren
Wall
Bolee
Petishine
Hawley
Atete
Agin
Mor
Western Federation of Miners Officinik Ant
Howley Ie
Adama
Ttme
Colling
Al Kaufman Leaves Reliance Camp for San Francisco
Harbin Springs November 25 report states Al Kaufman who fights Jack Sullivan Thanksgiving day at the Reliance club in Oakland broke camp today and arrived in San Francisco with his trainer Billy Delaney. Kaufman weighs 185 pounds and says he is in condition.
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Harbin Springs
al Kaufman
Jack
Married 50 Years Die Together in Los Angeles
Stephen Strange and his wife died within four hours of each other at the Rand eo home in Los Angeles. Mrs Strange passed at 1 o'clock and her husband followed soon after during the dawn hours of November.
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Los Angeles
Stephen Strange
R&aendo
Strick Head With Rock Near Sedro-Woolley
In Sedro-Woolley Washington on November 25 John Earnhardt a laborer attempted suicide by striking his head with a rock. He rendered himself unconscious but did not harm his wife in the deed. The motive and outcome beyond the act are not detailed.
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Strick
Sedro-Woolley
Wash
John Earnhardt
Cleveland Improves After Illness Becomes Better
Ex president Grover Cleveland, at Princeton New Jersey, is greatly improved today as he recovers from intestinal trouble. He had been described as in a favorable condition and his health is improving steadily.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Carnegie Grows Richer Yet Gives Away Millions
New York celebrates Andrew Carnegie’s 79th birthday as the philanthropist continues vast giving. He notes health is strong, dates his birth to 1837, and argues libraries and funds like the Carnegie Pension and Hero Fund helped channel wealth. He has given away about $147.9 million, with millions more donated in the past year to colleges and universities.
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Islith
New York
Andrew Carmoll
Mr. Carnegie
Scotland
Carnegie
United States
Canada
Europe
Carnegie Pension Fund
Carnegie Hero Fund
Madman kills two in hotel room attack
On November 25 a man named Rodrigues, a forest reserve inspector, entered the Palmer hotel room of lumberman C. B. Anderson and stabbed him to death as he slept. Rodrigues then attacked three other guests in the same room, wounding them. one survivor crawled to the office for help before Rodrigues was shot dead by authorities.
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Aminosa
Rodriqueis
Forest Reserve
C. B. Anderson
Palmer Hotel
Rodrigues
Rodriques
Financial Situation Shows Improvement Across Nation
Washington reports a noticeable improvement in the financial situation with treasury certificates ready in a few days. The press notes daily output of certificates, while official response to Representative Fowler's legality claim remains unsettled as a finance committee meets with the president and Senator Hansborough.
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Washington
Treasty Department
Treasury
Fowler
House Currency Committee
Hansborough
Governor Declares Holidays in Salem and Navy
Governor Chamberlain extended bank holidays for one more week, announced this morning in Salem. The decision affects financial institutions and workers awaiting reopening dates.
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Salem
Navy
Chamberlain
Battle of insanity experts in Mrs Bradley case moves to court
Washington Nev 25 The defense began its long hypothetical question about 15 000 words to the expert Dr W M Barton takes over two hours to read it covering the life of Mrs Bradley since age five when head injury and long headaches began Her relatives on the maternal side were insane The court overruled objections to Burton's statement as the jury heard excerpts from Bradley letters at her hotel Experts noted and the questioning paused at 12 38 as court adjourned for noon
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W. M. Barton
Bradley
Washington
Nev
W. M. Bartom
Cee Names Without Authority in Walsh Trial
In Chicago on November 24 during the John R. Walsh trial the alleged signatory of notes for millions testified they were unaware that securities existed until government notification. They charged Walsh with using their names without authority.
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Cee
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Petticone Case Delayed In District Court
In Boise this morning Geo. A Pettion charged with complicity in the ex governor Steun enbers case was killed in district court due to the absence of James Hawley and Claveney Taurrew, chief counsel, and the case was continued until tomorrow.
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Petticone
Boise
Geo
Steunenbers
James Hh.” Hawley
Claveney Taurrew
Wnitll
Trial on 26-hour rule violations under SP charges begins
In San Francisco this morning District Judge De Haven opened the federal court trial of Southern Pacific charges alleging violation of the 26-hour rule. The entire 21 cases will be tried before a single jury.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
de Haven
Wrangling in Powers Cane in Caleb Powers trial
Georgetown Ky Nov 25 juror selection in the Caleb Powers case was marked by frequent wrangling as the court had to rebuke opposing lawyers. The tense proceedings distracted jurors and drew attention to the courtroom battles shaping the high profile case.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Jeff Oliver’s House Burns on Maple Street
Fire swept Jeff Oliver’s residence on Maple near Hawthorne School at six o’clock Sunday morning. The blaze nearly ruined the home, destroying about two thirds of the furniture. Total loss estimated around 1100 dollars, insured fully with J. M. Bentley.
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Jeff Oliver
Hawthorne
J. M. Bentley
Towns Seek Exposition Loan Referred to Nonmeeting Committee
The next town applying to Congress for an exposition loan will be referred to the committee on alcohol liquor traffic, which never meets, yet has a clerk and a stock of stationery, with a probable bottle in Cincinnati Enquirer style.
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Congress
Committee On
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Fire Claims Eight Lives at Windhurst Store
Cincinnati fire at Windhurst dry goods store kills eight, destroys about $500,000 in property. Three bodies recovered with five believed incinerated as noon blaze traps workers. Eight employees escaped. eight workers who jumped from upper floors were badly hurt and two others injured. Julian Hagerdorf leaped from the third story and may not recover.
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Cincinnati
Fifly
Windhurst
Elcht
Julian Hagerdorf
Body of Man Found With Head Crushed in Redding
In Redding Cullf on November 26 Carroll Gla aier found a dead man about 45 near camp remains and a burnt scalp patch. The head was crushed and choked with a handkerchief, indicating foul play. The man appeared refined from his clothing and demeanor.
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Redding, Cullf
Carroll Glaaier
Negress and Chinaman Wed in West Los Angeles
Miss Anna L. James and Dan Kean Scheek married in Wesley Chapel on a Sunday afternoon. Both wore Occidental outfits, with Scheek described as a wealthy Chinese merchant who recently bought his wife a $7000 home.
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Los Angeles
Anna L. James
Dan Kean Scheek
Wesley Chapel
Can
Pedestrian Edward Wooten Reaches Chicago End of Portland Walk
Edward Wooten, a pedestrian, arrived in South Bend at 10:45 AM completing the final stretch of his journey from Portland, Maine to Chicago. He aimed to beat his former record by 55 hours, seeking to surpass his prior time.
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Edward Wooten
Chicago
South Bend
Ind
Thin City
Portland
New York Fire Kills Thirteen in Tenement Blaze
A five story tenement fire in New York early this morning killed thirteen people, mostly women and children, and injured seven. The blaze started in a saloon and climbed an air shaft, trapping residents on the top floor where bodies were found in a chaotic heap as tenants panicked while trying to reach the fire escape.
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New York
Cash Releasings Follow Treasury Certificates Uptake
Banks began releasing cash today attributed to treasury certificates that started to be taken up. This action was immediately followed by issuance of notes against them.
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New York
Treasury
Oldest Maryland Woman Reaches 102 Birthday
Mrs Susan Askey of Baltimore, aged 102, is believed to be Maryland’s oldest woman. Born November 25 1823 in Montgomery County she married Joseph Askey in 1823. He died 13 years ago. They had 11 children, four sons and seven daughters, all but one died. She now leads five generations.
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Baltimore
Susan Askey
Maryland
Montgomery County
Joseph Askey
Advance Guard off Punta Arenas
The cruisers Washington and Tennessee, the advance guard of the battleship fleet, arrived off Punta Arenas in the Magellan strait yesterday near Magellan.
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Punta Arenas
Washington
Tennessee
Sieet
Atralts
Magellan
Labor unions join AFL to oppose Speaker Cannon
The Central Trades Council and labor unions of St. Louis voted last night to align with the American Federation of Labor in opposing the re election of Speaker Joseph Cannon. The action signals a coordinated effort to influence national legislative leadership during the upcoming session.
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Cannon
St. Louis
Central Trades Council and Labor Unions of
American Federation of Labor
Joseph Canno
Geese Hunters Depart for Juniper Country Expedition
M. A. Rader Dan Bowman Don ald Rader and Lyman Rice have left for the Juniper country on a geese hunting trip and expect to be away about a week. The geese are reported plentiful near the Columbia.
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M. A. Rader
Dan Bowman
Donald Rader
Lyman Rice
Juniper Country
Columbia
Deer Hunting Good in Bingham Meacham Country
Mountain residents report deer hunting improving around Bingham and Meacham as snow covers the area. Indications point to many Pendleton residents trying their luck with rifles this season.
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Mountains
Bingham and
Meacham
Threshing Still Underway at Condon Amid Coin Payment Rule
Threshing continues at Condon with farmers hampered by a rule that the threshing crown accepts no payment except gold coin. The mandatory gold payment constraint slows farm work and adds financial strain to local growers.
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Condon
Trio Placed Under Bonds In Malicious Search Warrant Case
Mrs Mabel Young Warner her husband and detective Sleuth Craddick appeared before Justice Joe Parkes on a charge of maliciously securing a search warrant. Each was bonded at 300 dollars with a preliminary hearing set for next Monday. A possible additional charge may follow for actions at the Weston bank and other sites visited by the search party.
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Mabel Young Warner
Crad— Dick
Justice of the Peace
Joe Parkes
Phelps
Craddick
Parkes
Warners and Craddick
Phillipa
Wetton
Justice Richards
Weston Bank
Advertisers Say Ads Save Time For Shoppers
A Montevideo Leader quote argues women prefer printed ads to browsing stores. It says advertisements listing goods and prices let shoppers compare easily, keeping money local rather than in big cities, and spares clerks and time.
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Montevideo
Pendleton Teachers Attend State Convention in La Grande
Pendleton public school teachers left for La Grande to attend the state teachers convention. With no classes this week, the entire faculty was released to participate, urged by Superintendent Landers and the local Christian principles.
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la Grande
Pendleton Public
Landers
Don't Ask Questions Farm and Field Excerpt
A pastor compliments a host on a fine goose and the carver replies with a dig at sermons and questions. The exchange blends humor about travel and propriety in a rustic setting from Farm and Field.
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William
Mistah Rawley
Maxmillan Harden to Berlin Editor Faces Retrial
Maxmillan Harden, to Berlin editor, will be tried again for criminal theft. He was recently acquitted.
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Maxmillan Harden
Berlin
Hiel
Rockefeller Comments On Panic And Roosevelt
New York on November 25 John D Rockefeller said the worst is over and the panic resulted from many crimes that came to a head. He expressed no criticism of President Roosevelt saying he was demated by the best of motives.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Roosevelt
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