Gambling fines gauged in East Oregonian report
A statewide inquiry reveals lax collection of gambling fines in county courts. Some fines were paid but not credited, others unpaid. sheriff and clerk deny intentional wrongdoing while promising action to enforce payment or jail. Former Echo marshal Jock Noble reportedly never paid a $50 fine.
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Thieves Stole River Grove Presbyterian Church
Chicago thieves stole the River Grove Presbyterian church near Chicago on Oct 11. The building vanished from its site on the Deaplaines river, with no trace found as an active search continues. no regular pastor, itinerant preachers had visited farmers nearby.
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River Grove
Z. A. Ross
District Attorney Denounces Gambling Cases and Officials
District Attorney Phelps stated that Wells and Miller face multiple indictments and fines for gambling. He claimed ignorance of the full state of affairs but called the situation wrong. He blamed handling of business rather than any single man, insisting the sheriff enforces decrees but avoided blaming Sheriff Taylor.
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Democrats groom possible Washington governor candidates
Olympia October 11 Democrats in Washington state are grooming gubernatorial hopefuls for the next year. Names include Charles B Voorhees of Spokane a prominent attorney believed strong yet uncertain to accept. Seattle Mayor William Hickman Moore lauded for city management and may gain cross party support. G Helfner former state insurance commissioner and former state central committee chair also mentioned as a possible candidate.
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Charles 8. Voorhees
Spokane
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William Hickman Moore
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Bryan Begins Campaign Tour With Richmond Speech
William J. Bryan arrived in Richmond to address the Virginia State Fair on the opening of a nationwide campaign tour. Advised by close associates, he plans to discuss current issues and launch a series of appearances across Virginia North Carolina Washington and New England as part of an accelerated schedule.
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Barn and Four Horses Burned at Stanfield Ranch
A fire at 3 am destroyed a large barn on the William Stanfield ranch six miles east of Walla Walla. Four horses, hay, and farm machinery valued near 2500 dollars were lost. Thomas Stanfield narrowly escaped while asleep in the barn. The blaze, of mysterious origin, caused extensive damage with no insurance.
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William Stanfield
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Lusitania Arrives with Aeronauts for Balloon Race
The Lusitania docked in New York on October 11 with passengers including Griffith Bower and Claude Bradazon, noted aeronauts, en route to Louisville to take part in the International Balloon Race.
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Griffith Bower
Claude Bradazon
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Crowds Overflow Detroit as Cubs Beat Detroit in Big Game
Crowds filled the grounds early, suspending business as Detroit fans watched the game. The Detroit motto Dee or Die echoed, but Chicago Cubs won, sparking fear Detroit may lose the world championship to Chicago. Donovan and the Detroit crowd reacted to the Cubs triumph.
Died for the Most Famous Female Criminal Chadwick
Cassie L Chadwick died in the Ohio state penitentiary ward at 1005 PM after a coma lasting hours No friends or relatives were at her bedside only physicians and attendants Her life of forged notes and million dollar schemes tied to Andrew Carnegie claimed as her natural father spanned Toledo Cleveland and Oberlin bank looting and court cases ending with a 10 year sentence in 1906 She had earlier fraudulently used notes signed Andrew Carnegie and forged records to borrow millions from prominent bankers and financiers
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Amirew Carmnegie
Columbus
Ohio
Oberlin
Ohio State Penitentiary
Chadwick
Emil Hoover
Cleveland
Elizabeth Bagley
Canada
Toledo
Madame Devere
Richard Brown
Youngstown
Hoover
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Ira Reynolds
Wade Park Bank
Andrew Carneck
Reinolds
Newton Brooklyn
Charles Beckwith
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Triaal
Kaiser to Visit England in Royal Welcome Address
London Oct 11 Sir John Bell will be Lord Mayor and officiate at the address of welcome to the German emperor. The ceremony at the Guildhall will be pompous with elaborate entertainments planned at Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle and the Guildhall. The visit aims to dispel stories of strain between King Edward and his imperial nephew and will span a week with official and social events.
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Starbed Over Brown Murder
Boise, Oct. 11. D Kincaid, a ranch employee of John McNulty, assaulted Horton Howe with a knife yesterday morning near the city, causing serious injuries to the left arm and back. Authorities know few details. the attack is linked to a dispute over the murder of former Sheriff Harvey K Brown at Biker City.
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Harvey K. Brown
Chicago Wins Today in Detroit Exhibition Match
Chicago defeated Detroit 6 to 1 in a two hour game this afternoon. Fans urged Detroit but the Cubs controlled the contest from the start.
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World series championship game draws Detroit crowd
Detroit on Oct 11 reports the Cuba of Chicago facing the Tigers in a world series game. Enthusiasm runs high as thousands are denied admission and business stalls. In the game’s early innings Chicago leads 6 to 0 over Detroit after the second inning.
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Tigers Seek Do Or Die Win To Stave Off Cubs
Detroit October 1. The Tigers face the Cubs in a decisive game to claim the world championship. Wild Bill Donovan and Schmidt will shoulder the pitching for Detroit while Overall and King start for Chicago. Fans cheered Jennings’s squad as they took the field for warmups.
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Japanese-Korean Exclusion League Secretary Believed Aboard Halibut
A. E. Fowler, secretary of the Japanese-Korean exclusion league, escaped from the In sine asylum Taesdng and is believed to be on the halibut fishing boat, The recovery of his mental faculties was nearly complete when he escaped, and the sea voyage is thought to be for his health.
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Seattle
A. E. Fowler
Not Guilty Finding for Soldier in Empty Bank Case
Vancouver October 11 L R W Williams a private soldier claiming to be a van of United States Senator elect John Sharp Williams of Mississippi was found not guilty this morning of leaning checks upon a bank in which he had no funds Representative C W Cushman of Washington defended him.
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R. W. Willams
United States
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
C. W. Cushman
Washington
Monster Demonstration Plans Rise in Seattle
Oriental exclusionists from across the United States will gather in Seattle on December 15 for a monster demonstration. A district convention of exclusionists is scheduled here on November 12.
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Seattle
United States
Quarantine on Idaho Sheep Scrapped by Agriculture Dept
Washington October 11 reports the secretary of agriculture has removed the quarantine on Idaho sheep for scab that began April 16, 1907. The action ends a long standing restriction affecting livestock movement and trade. No details on compensating measures or affected regions were given.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Idaho
Seal Catch Numbers Fall to Record Low
Victorian report notes the sealing catch for the season is the lowest on record, about one third of last year’s, with only 3500 skins taken.
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Wight
Victorian
Wheat closes at 81.11 after opening at 1.11
Chicago market report shows cash wheat opening at 1.11 and closing at 1.1110, corn opening at 61 and closing at 61 4-4, oats opening at 56 7-8 and closing at 6 a4, reflecting a day of mixed grain movements on Oct 11.
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Chicago
Demand for Death Penalty in Magill Murder Case
Prosecutor Mitchell seeks the death penalty for Fred Magill and his wife in the Magill murder case. He alleges chloroform, strangulation, and smothering to kill Pet Magill, Fred's first wife, with possible aid from the current wife. Magill, a former banker and millionaire, moved to Denver with his present wife after the first wife’s death.
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Jail Fire in American Falls Kills Farm Hand
In American Falls Idaho on October 11 a jail building burned overnight and T H Stall a farm hand was burned to death. The cause of the blaze remains unknown and authorities continue to investigate.
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T. H. Stall
Union capitalist donates 50000 to Willamette University
Abel E Eaton of Union rewards Willamette University with a cash gift of 50000 for higher education. The donation part of a 100000 fund raised by Bishop Moore in Salem to enhance the Methodist institution. Eaton, longtime Union county resident and owner of Union Woolen Mills, plans further endowment gifts after campus buildings are finished.
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Oregon
Abel E. Eaton
Union
Jason Lee
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Union County
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Portland
New Land Ruling Requires In Person Isolated Tract Applications
La Grande land office reports a directive from the general land office mandating that all applications for isolated tracts must be filed in person at the land office. Previously applicants could file before a notary public. The change affects many yearly filings and requires the applicant and two witnesses to appear before the register and receiver to sign affidavits.
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Roosevelt hunts lions after boar chase in Louisiana
President Roosevelt abandoned his boar hunt and headed to a lake eight miles away in Stamboul La where mountain lions are reportedly plentiful. He left camp this morning to pursue the big cats.
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Roosevelt
Attendance improves in Mendocino County schools this year
County Superintendent Welles reports higher attendance across Mendocino County rural schools. He notes Ukiah may hire an extra teacher while Echo added staff. the compulsory education law appears to boost attendance. Truancy officers are active, with no prosecutions yet, only notices issued.
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Welles
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Peasants Beat Autoists in Paris Incident
Charles P. Baird of Pulledeipus, son of Baldwin locomotive works manager, was badly beaten and jailed by peasants after his car struck a boy during a skid to avoid an omnibus. The incident followed the car’s collision when it skidded as he tried to dodge the vehicle.
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Charles P. Baird
Pulledeipus
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Mcause
Baird
Government case against Santa Fe on rebates to cement firm
In Los Angeles on Oct 11 the government case alleging rebates to Grand Canyon Cement and Lime Co. may go to the jury this evening. The indictment has 66 counts and a guilty finding could expose the railroad to a maximum fine of 1,320,000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Grand Canyon Cement and Lime Company
Japanese to Vancouver profitable shipments in October time
Honolulu financiers who backed the Kumerle shipment say they profited and will continue sending 300 to 490 Japanese monthly to Vancouver as long as demand remains in Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Can’t Go Against Trust Forces Texas Firm to Stop
Galveston Oct 11 The southwestern company has suspended business and has 850000 worth of stock for sale. The firm reported about 200000 in yearly Texas business but says it cannot continue operating independently there due to competition from trust interests.
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Ice Forming on Tanana River in Fairbanks
Ice forms on the Tanana river as Fairbanks reports the river holding. Five steamers are en route to Dawson with late freight passengers and are expected to reach before the river freezes.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Dawson
English Tourist Robbed in Vancouver Over Tenderloin
An English traveler named Stephens en route to Honolulu was robbed by a guide in Vancouver. The assailant took $1000 in valuables and money, and Stephens, eager to catch his boat, pressed charges after the capture of the robber. He noted he might have endured more if he knew Vancouver’s underworld, but he was robbed early.
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Stephens
Honolulu
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