Prison Break Attempt Shocks Eastern Oregon Jail
Pendleton welcomes 200 teachers of eastern Oregon as eight inmates in the county jail attempted a breakout last Thursday night. Sawed through a grated wall and window bars, the prisoners slipped into the corridor but could not complete escape. Sheriff Taylor halted the plan after noticing behavior changes and evidence, including saws bought downtown by Roscoe Frost and Wilohalfred Perry, with Perry identified as the purchaser of the two hack saws. Eight inmates named include Jones, Perry, Murphy, Lorde, Pearl, Brown, Moore, and Chas. Jones faces the strongest charges connected to the plot.
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Goodman- Thompson Hardware
1906 Football Fatalities and Injuries Record
The Chicago Tribune reports the 1906 season ended with eleven dead and 104 severely injured, plus 18 killed and 168 severely injured from the prior year. The season shows about 40 percent fewer fatalities overall, with a full week of play still awaiting reports.
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Fragmentary crime note from a chaotic old report
A garbled passage describes a boy who went downtown to buy medicine and was later jailed for rash actions. It mentions a friend named Guy and a tense incident with potential penitentiary term, set amid disorderly language and unclear context.
Testimony Indicates Family Disturbance In Gilman Case
A man named Jeremiah Cronin, 60, a plumber, was shot in Springfield after a murder probe linked to Dina Gilman. Witnesses say Dana Gilman’s sister Ressie told their mother an execution had been planned, while the family physician noted hysteria in the household. The Morning Dispatch reports authorities are pursuing a connection to the Gilman murder.
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Springfield
DROWNING DEATH FOLLOWING HEAD INJURIES CLAIMED
In Herikmer New York on November 26 Douglas testified Graes Brown died from brain concussion caused by blows before being thrown into the lake. Witness said drowning symptoms were absent.
Gasoline Car for Oregon to Pass Through Pendleton
A huge Union Pacific gas powered car, weight about 60,000 pounds and 240 horsepower, will pass Pendleton this week after leaving Omaha. It carries about 60 people and is designed for speeds up to 700 miles per hour. Harriman interests plan to run it on Portland lines and possibly Day ton to Walla Walla routes. More units are under construction as demand grows, with future use of denatured alcohol as a cheaper fuel being explored.
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Pendleton Hosts Noted Education Convention Leaders
The Pendleton meeting, titled the greatest educational event, draws about 250 teachers and officials from Oregon and beyond. Dr. A. E. Winship of Boston headlines the program with a keynote on education investment, as Ackerman, Campbell, and French attend, plus local leaders coordinating sections and housing.
Mayor Johnson Sues Over Alleged Injury Claim
An unclear report from Ouengo dated November 25 details Mayor Johnson filing a suit alleging harm or injury. The article mentions Abe Morwing and Nerina Allesher in connection with the case and references a public statement or filing on November 0. Further specifics are obscured in the OCR text.
Magnates arraigned in NY over forgery and fraud charges
Frederick Burnham, president, and George Burnham, vice president, of Mutiny Reserve Life Insurance were arraigned on charges of Eris lateony and forgery. In Pittsfield, Eugene Metaman faced trial for the alleged murder of Dr. John Warner on a westbound train a year prior.
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Frederick Burnham
George Burnham
Mutiny Reserve Life Insurance Company
Pittsfield
Navy
Eugene Metaman
John Warner
Memorial Shaft Planned for George Rogers Clarke
In Springfiel Alabama on November 26 a message notes plans to build a memorial shaft to honor George Rogers Clarke and his men, with efforts led by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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George Rogers
Clarke
Chicago Wheat Market Nov 26 opening and close values
Chicago wheat futures opened at 7 27 8 and closed 7 32 8, corn opened at 4 23 8 and closed 4 27 8, oats opened at 2 44 and closed higher amid light activity.
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Cory
Children Burned to Death in Chicago Fire
In Chicago on November 16 Mrs Sophia Prelzekie’s two children aged 2 and 9 died in a fire after the mother locked the house while going to market. The tragedy occurred early today as the building burned uncontrollably. Authorities investigate the cause and safety lapses.
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Sophia Prelgezekie
Millionaire Sullivan Estate Sparks Big Battle in Seattle
Hearings open in Kings County circuit court over the estate of John Sullivan who died intestate leaving property valued over 1 million dollars. Claimants include Mrs Hanora Gemmil of Milwaukee and Marie Curran of Seattle who contests Sullivan was engaged to him. the state also seeks funds from the estate for the school fund.
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John Sullivan
Bréperty
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Hanora Gemmil
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Sullivan
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Sta
Crowding Mev Hunt in Bassett Divorce Case
Washington Nov 26 testimony in the Sid Bassett divorce case was read in district court. Mrs Bassett daughter of former Senator Ridge of Arkansas traveled with Rev F L Hunt and details emerged of the minister in the woman's room daily. Hospital records showed a male child born to Mrs Bassett and bills paid to Hunt. Gompers Charges Electoral Frauds Washington Nov 21 Gompers in the Federationist alleges general fraud in recent elections and corporate interests influenced congressional races.
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Samuel Gompers
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Cuban Outlaws Active in Disturbance Case
Washington reports Monsoon Wires captured a band of eight Cubans disarmed them and moved prisoners to Cienfuegos to answer charges of disturbances against the government.
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Federal Grand Jury Probes Anti Trust Violations
Nov at St Louis federal grand jury empaneled to investigate alleged rebates and violations of interstate commerce and anti trust laws. Rail workers from counties testify as Waters-Pierce Co faces trial in Austin Texas for anti trust charges with a continuation sought.
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Landers of The Dalles Elected Superintendent of City Schools
Prof J B Landers of The Dalles was chosen by Pendleton board as city superintendent of the Pendleton schools. He has not yet formally accepted, plans to confer with The Daily’s board about resignation from The Dalles. If he accepts he will begin duties soon, having 12 years with The Dalles public schools and prior as high school principal. Salary set at 1600 dollars annually, same as former superintendent.
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More Cash Or Else Die
Washington November 24 Attorneys for Agnes Meyers convicted of murdering her husband at Kansas City Missouri must file a brief with the supreme court by tomorrow to obtain further respire the justices would not extend time any further Attorneys say there is lack of funds to prepare a brief before December 28 The contract for a new city hall at Caldwell Idaho is set at 10200 dollars one cent will be brick and stone
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Kanese City
Supreme Court
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Idaho
Train Robbery Foiled In Multiple City Shootout
In Glasgow Missouri on November 26 a train robbery aftermath left Claud Randall alias Trasheart, about 21, wounded and in custody after a running clash with police. Kansas City men Emery proprietor of a Kentucky House hotel was killed. porter Simon and robber Rumble were wounded. Rumble and Hut ton were later captured and jailed after a chaotic pursuit through the city streets.
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Constitutional convention at Guthrie amid boundary talks
In Guthrie the constitutional convention debates county boundary plans in the Mulan Territory. The contests committee faces instruction delays as the body weighs the Contests. Insurance on the Dils heimer at Baker City reached 7800 dollars. total value estimated at least 20000 dollars.
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Mulan Territory
Uwe Cour
Dilsheimer
Baker City
San Francisco Grand Jury Examines City Franchises
In San Francisco on November 24 the Brand jury focused on United Railroads and the Home Telephone company franchises. Schmitz will be subpoenaed after bonding, questioned about alleged bribery of city officials by two firms, and about temporary city officer quarters contracts amid a graft probe.
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