Manslaughter for Horseman jury verdict unfolds
A municipal court preliminary hearing reveals jury votes split on manslaughter and second degree charges. Testimony links Radding to a planned entrapment involving a mayor and a promised payoff, while the defense attacks motive and integrity of Mayor Lane.
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Radding
Hamilton
C. M. Habyl
A. N. Wills
Mandelay
Thomas C. Devlin
Wills
Devlin
Habyl
State of Oregon vs George L Horseman manslaughter guilty
The jury in the above entitled case finds the defendant George L Horseman guilty of manslaughter in a State of Oregon proceeding.
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State of Oregon
George L. Horseman
George Horseman Guilty of Manslaughter in McBroom Killing
The jury found George Horseman not justified for firing the shot that killed Clarence McBroom last May. After 18 ballots the jurors unanimously convicted of manslaughter, with sentencing set for the following Tuesday and motion for a new trial to be filed by defense counsel.
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George Horseman
Clarence McBroom
Horseman
East Oregonian
J. B. Saylor
Mair
Bean
Wilson
Saylor
Fee
Heppner
Was Plot Against Lane Dismissal Impacts Case
Dismissal today of charges against L. L. Mandelay, joined by EB. E. Radding and Mrs. Belle Waymire, ends a conspiracy defaming the mayor. The Oregon Daily Journal notes the state tightens its case as Mandelay becomes a witness for the prosecution.
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L. L. Mandelay
EB. E. Radding
Belle Waymire
Oregon Daily Journal
Mandelay
Arrest of 16 year old girl for vagrancy in Walla Walla
Walla Walla on Oct 3 reports Helen Morton, 16, arrested by police on vagrancy charges. She lists Boise as her home. Officials say crackdown targets undesirous women exploiting streets amid turf battles with vagrancy. Land Law Blunder critique by Senator Borah in Boise. Borah, acquitted, condemns timber and land laws as flawed and misused, warning innocents may unknowingly break laws.
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Walla Walla
Helen Morton
Gir
Boise
Borah
Borah Cleared On First Ballot In Idaho Trial
United States Senator W E Borah was acquitted after one vote by a Boise jury. The defense offered no argument and Judge Whitson briefly instructed the jurors before the single-vote verdict. An oven at the Idanha hotel followed, seen as a rebuke to Western Federation of Miners supporters who sought a conviction.
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Boise
United States
W. E. Borph
Western Federation of Miners
Borah
Frank Steunenberg
Lived as Indian Hiram Baker Found Dead in Montana Cabin
Hiram Baker an early Northern Montana pioneer, about 80, long explorer and linguist who lived as a recluse in the mountains for 20 years, was found dead in his cabin 20 miles north of Chateau after a recent visit to the town. He once joined a war party with the red men against whites and hunted for a living, refusing to conform to civilization.
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Helena
Oct
Hiram Baker
Montana
Chateau
Bufffale
Highest Sheep Price Recorded in Wyoming
Lowell Wyoming October 3 two thousand head of yearling ewes sold here today by Frank Strong to Joe Crosby for six dollars per head the highest price ever recorded in Wyoming at this season of the year.
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Lowell
Wyo
Frank Strong
Joe Crosby
Wyoming
Explosion in Leadville Sparks $150,000 Fire Loss
A gasoline lamp exploded in Leadville Colorado Tuesday morning starting a blaze that caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Local fire crews battled the flames and prevented further spread as officials assess the scene and determine causes. The incident highlights dangers of early 20th century lighting in mining towns.
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Leadville
Colo
Gala Robes for Roosevelt on River Trip
President Roosevelt arrives in Cairo aboard the Mississippi steamer, greeted by a Southern welcome. Negroes sing and cheer as the old river paddle boat ties up, then he tours St. Mary’s Park and addresses a throng before continuing to Memphis along the Mississippi.
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Mississippi
Memphis
Cairo
St. Mary’s Park
Roosevelt
Deneen
Parsons
J. &. Althorpe
Rewards Raised for Brown Murderers in Oregon
Baker county offers 5000 reward for arrest and conviction of ex Sheriff Harvey K. Brown’s killers. Portland public subscription 1000 and state reward expected by Governor Chamberlain. Russel Swain tracks suspects with bloodhounds. trail fades near lumber yard. Funeral Largest in Baker county as community mourns. Brown feared assassination after Pettibone trial hints.
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Chamberlain
Russel Swain
Federation
Oregon
Baker County
Harvey K. Brown
Portland
Tom Ward
United States
Brown
Spokane
Swain
Western Federation of Miners
Baker
Methodist Church
The
Elks
Knights of Pythias
Baker City
Pettibone
Edward Flynn
California
Memphis Hosts Waterways Convention Guests
Memphis will outdo itself with a distinguished guest list for the waterways convention opening tomorrow. The party is expected to arrive around noon Friday. President Roosevelt will speak in the auditorium as the convention meets.
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Memphis
Roosevelt
Confessions Spark Interstate Shipment Probe in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 3 witnesses before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane admitted taking funds on state shipments, exposing how Southern Pacific and major shippers masked interstate moves as state shipments. The hearings reveal widespread unlawful payments tied to freight handling.
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San Franceo
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce
Lane
Bones of Indians Unearthed At Depot Dig
In San Jose on October 3 the Southern Pacific unearthed bones from hundreds of Indians while excavating for a new depot. The remains are believed to be from the old Santa Clara Mission burying ground, prompting a historic discovery during construction.
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San Jose
Southern Pacific
Santa Clara Mission
George A. Morgan Dies After Hillsboro Log Accident
George A. Morgan, killed at Hillsboro on Tuesday by a rolling log, previously served twice as county clerk of Washington County.
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George A. Morgan
Hillsboro
Washington County
Desperate Poison Plot Aimed at Bloodhounds in Drift
In Baker City on October 3 a desperate attempt to poison Harry Draper's bloodhounds occurred while pursuing Dr. Fuller, a prisoner in the county. The effort aimed to cut off the pursuit and obstruct authorities in the case.
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Baker City
Harry Draper
Senator Tillman to Speak at First Christian Church
Benjamin Ryan Tillman junior senator from South Carolina arrives from Walla Walla to lecture tonight on A Plea for the People at the First Christian church. The 60 year old fighter for educational reform and states’ rights has led SC politics since the 1890s and previously backed the dispensary law. His Pendleton appearance promises his famed vigor and vim in a decisive evening address.
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Benjamin Ryan Tillman
South Carolina
South
Walla Walla
First Christian Church
Tillman
Edgefield County
Firet
Farmers
United States Senate
West
Pendleton
Prisoner Targeted With Bribe to Poison Jailed Dogs
Harvey K. Brown and a fellow inmate reported a midnight attempt to bribe them to poison the jail dogs. The man outside offered 250 dollars. Fuller refused and warned he would blow up the jail as Brown claimed prior. Guards pursued but the assailant vanished into darkness.
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Harvey K. Brown
Bn Jull
Fuller
Brown
Jal
Prehistoric Beast Found Near Aberdeen In Fossil Discovery
On a cruising trip John McGullicuddy and Free Fowler found petrified bones in mud near Aberdeen about 18 miles from the city. The find is believed to be a Plesiosaurus, with bones displayed locally and a Smithsonian letter seeking confirmation. The creature is estimated at about 300 feet long based on fragmentary remains.
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Aberdeen
John McGullicuddy
Free Fowler
Thin City
Smithsonian Institute
Ministers Alliance Formed in Walla Walla Region
An organization named the Methodist Ministers alliance includes all Methodist ministers in Dixie Milton Freewater and Walla Walla. It encompasses the Methodist Episcopal denomination the M E South and the German Methodists. Monthly meetings will be at First Methodist Church on the first Monday with papers read and topics discussed.
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Walla Walla
Methodist Ministers’ Alliance
Dixie
Milton
Freewater
Methodist Episcopal Denomination
M. E. South
Attendance Surges at Fair Week Posts 25,000 Admissions
Secretary FitzGerald reports total fair week admissions reached about 25 000, about 25 percent above last year. Paid admissions were 21 000 with 1 000 free entries for school children on Educational day. Ellis day recorded 4 500 attendees, Political day Saturday a close second, while Opening Monday was weakest. Financials not yet settled, but a substantial surplus expected.
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FitzGerald
The
Fair Commission
Ellis
Four Die in Lida Saloon Shootout Near Goldfield
In Lida, a mining town near Goldfield, four men were shot in a saloon dispute. Three players at the Mohawk saloon were wounded when a fourth man opened fire without provocation. a subsequent duel left all four seriously hurt, with likely fatalities.
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Goldfield
Lida
Tigers Sweep Two, Clinch Likely Pennant Race
Tigers won both games in Chicago on October 3 to strengthen their hold in the American League race. Detroit leads Philadelphia 616 to 600 with Chicago at 581, making a pennant near certainty unless an unforeseen defeat occurs. Philadelphia’s loss coupled with Detroit’s wins narrows the gap at the top.
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Tigers
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chiesgo
West Alta street macadamizing bids accepted
Newport Land & Construction bid to macadamize 12 blocks on West Alta at 45 cents per cable yard for earth work 18 cents per cable yard for fill and 70 cents per square yard for macadamizing. No contracts yet due to lack of funds awaiting bond sales. Special committee favors lights at three junctions and a warehouse request was referred to the fire committee. Street commissioner Fletcher resigns and no successor named. Mayor absent. council chaired by Murphy.
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West Alta
West Webb
Fletcher A
West Alta Street
Newport Land & Construction Company
Newports
Alta Street
West Webb Street
Tustin
Thompson Streets
Railroad
Franklin
Marie Gray Bros
Despoin & Bonney
R. W. Fletcher
Fee
Murphy
Kaiser Move Threatens England With New Naval Base
Berlin reports a major German shift moving naval establishment from Kiel to Wilhelms Haven. The base sits 360 miles from the English coast, with the Kaiser fleet reachable in about 16 hours from England. Heavy German vessels will be stationed there.
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Berlin
Germany
England
Kiel
Wilhelms Haven
English
Road to Timber Belt Subsidy Secured in Union
The citizens of Union raise twenty five thousand dollars to extend the Central Railway of Oregon up Cathering creek to the timber belts and to attract sawmills and related industries. The subsidy is approved and work on the extension will begin immediately. The move is hailed as a major civic and industrial advancement for Union.
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Union
Central Railway of
Oregon
Cathering Creek
la Grande Obserer
Standard Oil monopoly case resumes as Kellogg presents
New York Oct 3 The dissolution suit against Standard Oil resumed with C C Steinbrenner of New Jersey testifying for Kellogg who alleges Standard controls 97 percent of the lubricating oil business The government accuses railroads of paying excessive rates in return for oil shipments amounting to rebates in effect
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New York
Standard
C. C. Steinbrenner
New Jersey
Kelloge
Kellogg
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