Convict Labor Debate and Local Happenings Report
In a sprawling discussion the advocates for traveling facilities press for convict work, arguing convicts could be employed in quarries and used for public projects. The piece references political contention, labor questions, and local protests about infrastructure, with reports from Oregon and California connections. It notes incidents in Ashland and Hoquiam, including a fatal shooting involving a family, and lists various regional items like county meetings and winter weather notes.
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Millionaire Chapman falls from Carlton hotel
In London on Nov 18 a wealthy American named Chapman fell from the Carlton hotel third floor to the vestibule below and died 20 minutes later. He arrived with a valet from New York, said to be temporarily deranged, and struck Mrs Gual lardo, wife of the Mexican ambassador, in the fall. The Carlton officials refused comment. Chapman, 22, was a student at Oxford last spring and had recently toured the country by auto.
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Germany Seeks Oregon Cobalt Ore for Krupp Mines
A 19th century mining tale describes Grant county cobalt ore from Quartzburg district aiming to fuel German Krupp production. Raw cobalt valued around $500 per ton, refined ore could employ about 66 workers, with the mine potentially cost-efficient by local refining and in-mine gold separation.
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Money for colleges in case affects twenty schools
Washington November 29 The Supreme Court sustained a New York court ruling in the Feyer weather trust case. Colleges named in the feud will receive a share of the estate, with the executors bound to honor the gifts. About $7,000,000 is to be divided among involved institutions plus the original gifts.
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Peabody Seeks Court Ruling in Fraud Inquiry
Denver November reports Peabody remains in office awaiting fraud verification while odds tilt against him. The case centers on 5th ward officials facing contempt and Supreme Court motions to discard Democratic precinct results. Tomorrow arguments focus on banning the ward's votes. officials face arraignment in federal and state courts as canvassing proceeds.
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Mitchell's Letter Admitted in Land Fraud Case
The Portland report notes Senator John H. Mitchell of Oregon had his letter to Commissioner Binger Hermann admitted as evidence in a land fraud trial. The document urges expedited patent action for homestead claims tied to Mrs Watson and Puter, reflecting the widening legal scrutiny of land office affairs and the senator's intervention. This marks a pivotal moment in the case and highlights federal inquiry into the land patent process and political influence.
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Pistikeni Mormon Colonies and World News Snippet
A Belizean style summary notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier's San Francisco visit after meeting President Josph F. Smith to discuss Mormon colonies in Alberta. Reports include a post office employee Grant J. Gesun accused of firing in a Japanese garden. no clear blame. An earthquake near Passthgquake in Hthmvis felt at 9 AM with no damage.
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San Francisco
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Alberta
Grant J. Gesun
Phesfield
Fire roars through five story tenement in New York
Firemen rescued 40 screaming children from a burning five story tenement at 2440th Avenue early today. Thirty adults were helped to escape. Most occupants were asleep with no time to dress. The loss and details are incomplete due to the damaged text.
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Notable War Official Far Hardwick Dies in London
London November 29. The Earl of Hardwick under secretary of state for war died suddenly today. The death removes a key figure in wartime administration. Paris and London reports confirm the unexpected loss with official condolences flowing to the War Office.
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Hardwick
Fighting Near Mukden Reports No Change in Front
Descriptions from Mukden and Tainehen note skirmishes but no decisive Japanese advance. Reports mention Russian artillery near Tainehen, evacuations, and claims of 230 dead in the seventh regiment, with details on disguise and scout use.
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Walla Walla Traders Consider Weekly Pendleton Run
Businessmen led by F W Kaner of Davis-Kaser and W P Hooper of Motter-Wheeler plan a weekly excursion train between Pendleton and Walla Walla to draw Umatilla county trade. A meeting to finalize arrangements will be held soon with date announced later. Mayor Gilbert Hunt backs the idea, urging regular service between the two cities and even a daily Dayton to Pendleton run.
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Wedding of Mire Nancy Leiter to Major Colin Campbell
Washington November 29 wedding at the bride’s mother's Dupont Circle home united Mire Nancy Leiter heiress to Levi Leiter Chicago magnate and sister in law of Lord Curzon with Major Colin Powys Campbell of the English army. Immediate Leiter family friends and British embassy guests attended. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Roland Cotton Smith. They departed for a honeymoon before joining the groom’s regiment in India.
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Chicago
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India
Portage fund contracts drawn for Atlantic Railway project
A contract form for the Portage Railway fund in Umatilla County is prepared. Leon Cohen and a committee selected five citizens to solicit subscriptions, with funds to be deposited with the Annies Bank and held until completion. If the road is not finished by July 1, 1905, the bank will refund the subscribed amount.
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Umatilla
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Mild Bank
Citizens Nominate Full City Ticket for December 6
Echo City voters will choose a full municipal slate on Tuesday December 6 Mayor John Dorn Recorder Ben Gillett Treasurer W H Hoyd Marshal Arthur Hammer Council C J Guilford Cloyd Oliver Alex Malcom Frank Spike Elmer Spike A Lit Listed candidates were unanimously nominated at a citizens meeting The town recently incorporated shows improving finances with water works and electric light under way and further improvements planned for the coming year
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Denials Around Carnegie Note in Chadwick Case
The protracted hearing on Chadwick securities continues with a provisional note for 500000 alleged signed by Andrew Carnegie. Attorneys report Newton saw Carnegie’s note. Carnegie’s secretary denies knowledge. Judge Albrough notes the case remains unsettled at Newton and Holden House as Chadwick’s finances are examined.
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Boston
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Betting Frenzy Rages Over Corbett Nelson Bout in San Francisco
The crowd bets heavily on Corbett at 10 to 4 as Nelson arrives by afternoon train. Spectators expect a knockout, predicting Corbett will tire first, while some tout easy profits on Nelson. Odds and wagers run high as both fighters prepare.
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Three Marines Killed in Explosion Near Portsmouth
Three Marines were killed and one injured when a hollerous picket boat connected with the torpedo schoolhip Verven exploded in the tare bor today near Portsmouth England. Local authorities investigated the incident as a naval training mishap.
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Y M C A Meeting at Salem Yields Profits and Delegates
The Oregon Idaho Y M C A state meeting in Salem closed with strong profits and 160 attendees. Delegates came from Oregon Agricultural College Boise Moscow Albany McMinnville Drain Philomath Eugenie Dallas Monmouth Portland Oregon City Forest Grove Newberg Pendleton. Officers elected include Prince Le Campbell president Eugene and D H Keys vice president Moscow Idaho.
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Explosion at Pullman Circus dormitory kills Edward Shehan
An early morning chemical explosion in the basement of a Pullman Circus building at Diet and Randolph streets in St. Louis killed Edward Shehan while workers slept in a dormitory area. Others escaped with narrow misses as responders battled flames and fumes.
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Pullman Circo
Diet and
Randolph Streets
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