Bank Fails to Open After Suspected Forgery Case
La Grande Ore Oct 12 Farmers Traders National Bank failed to open amid fears of a run linked to cashier J W Scriber who allegedly forged a 2000 note on N K West. West raced to verify, auto accidents occurred, bank closed as examiner arrives. Scriber defends solvency and vows to protect depositors.
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J. W. Scriber
Partners
Iace
Elgin
la Grande
Ore
Farmers’ & Traders’ National Bank
Sux Pleluh
J. W. Seriber
N. K. West
Flent National Bank
Farmers’ & Traders’ National
West
Scriber
Went
la Grande Observer
Mount Wilson Trail Record Set By Eugene Bestoppey
Passadena note: Eugene Bestoppey, famed “gored Bwiles router,” climbed the Mount Wilson trail yesterday. Starting at 4 o'clock, after 14 hours he completed three trips to the summit and back, totaling 43 miles. Elevation reached is one mile.
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Passadena
Eugene Bestoppey
Gored Bwiles
Mount Wilson
Morte
Thousands Benefit as Wheat and Stock Shower in Umutiiia County
Thousands of dollars flowed into the pockets of farmers and stockmen during a Sunday shower in Umutiiia County. The event lasted from 10 to 4 and boosted spirits amid a drought that has devastated range and ground. Farmers expect weekly rains could steady conditions for next year’s profits, while noting the current drought’s impact on hay for wintering and wheat prospects.
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Umutiiia
Labor Leader Gompers Appeals for Bryan Vote
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labour issues an appeal to laboring men to back Bryan, warning that the despotic power of the Republican Party could undermine the government. He portrays Taft as the original champion of the injunction and urges labor to support the Democrats.
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Great Labor
Republican Party
Taft
Washington
Bryan Waas
Gonpere
American Federation of Labour
Eiye
Repubelica Querry
Tart
Will Form Cooperative Taft-Sherman Club
Ernest Ruppe announces a Taft-Sherman club meeting to organize young men of the city. At republican headquarters on Court Street, attendees under 21 will hear talks on republican principles and current issues. New campaign songs will be distributed and the event promises lively entertainment.
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Republican Teadquittors
Court Street
Infomh
Tafteal Sherman Club
Addriesese
Woman Drowns In Vat At Vineyard
Mrs George Collier wife of a leading California vineyard owner was found dead yesterday in a wine vat at her husband’s estate in Santa Rosa. She apparently climbed to the top, was overcome by fumes and fell in.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
George Collier
Thaw Remanded for Inquest at Mattewan Proceedings
Harry Thaw was remanded to the acvlum for the criminal insanity trial at Mattewan. Proceedings for an inquest into his mind were dismissed.
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Harry Thaw
Mattewan
N.Y
Withycombe Visits Oregon Governor Race Talk
Dr. James Withycombe, director of the Oregon experiment station and former governor candidate, toured cities from Saturday night to morning. He declined definite plans to run again, noting friends urge him to seek the Republican nomination after a prior contest against T. T. Geer and later Governor Chamberlain.
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James Withycombe
Oregon Experiment Station
Mayville
Prineville
Nataly
Withycombe
Nany
T. T. Geer
Chamberlain
Chicago Cubs favored to win four straight World Series games
Chicago fans bet five to one that the Cubs will sweep Detroit in two World Series games. A balmy day drew 16,000 as Mullin and Schmidt starred for Chicago while a fan was injured by a foul. O Leary scored on Steinfeldt, Cobb had a single, and Rivers fumbled. Betting shows Chicago expected to win four straight, though few backers.
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Chicago
Windy City
Tigers
Cubs
Mullin
Schmidt Cateh
Detroit
Fmfolnter
Kilog
Chi- Car
Melityre
Rivers
O'Leary
Steinfeldt
Rawford
Cobb
Bowman
Chicago Batting Quirked In Wild Fourth Inning
In the fourth for Chicago at bat, Chance singled and stole second, Evers scored on Crawford’s error, Roseman’s wild throw to the plate allowed Chance to score, Steinfeldt advanced to second, Losman tripled to left scoring Steinfeldt, and Tinker flied out.
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Chicago
Cheekard
Ever
Schulte
Chance
Evers
Crawford
Steinfeldt
Coughlin
Rosemin
Rosman
Losman
Tinker
Chicago tops Detroit 3 to 1 in quirks of October innings
In a crowded October game Chicago held Detroit scoreless in the second and third frames while Chicago added three runs in the fourth. The final line shows Chicago 3 Detroit 1 with no runs in the fifth.
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Chicago
Niles
Ehicage
Detroit
Supreme Court Convenes First Session Of October Term
The United States Supreme Court, opening today for the October term, will hear appeals on anti-rebate law constitutionality the interstate commission powers in the Alten road case and the validity of the pro pass on anti-frank legislation, plus questions about the Hepburn commodity clause and whether criminal conspiracy to defraud the government is limited to money or includes other frauds. The court will also address the administration of law in the Colorado land cases.
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Wishington
Interstate Commission
United States Supreme Court
Alten
Katherine and Abruzzi Not Engaged Denial From Mother
In Wheeling West Virginia on October 12 a mother denies rumors that Katherine Mateo de Niew is engaged to Duke Abrunzi of Thalys. She states her daughter has never been engaged to the nobleman and that the public will learn the truth when it happens.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Katherine
Thalys
Katherine Mateo de Niew
Crowned: Bulgaria's Verdinand and Wife Amid Crowning
Sofia reports Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria crowned with his wife amid a wild demonstration. The new flag was unfurled as ceremonies marked the event in Sofia on October 12.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Verdinand
Crownet
Serbian Assembly Votes War Aid Amid Turmoil
Belgrade reports show a Serbian assembly approving a 3 million dollar military appropriation to mobilize forces at the frontier. A rumor claims Count Berghach, Austrian minister to Serbia, assassinates as crowds stir in Belgrade amid heightened tensions and disrupted communications.
Attack on Austrian Consulate Sparks Street Rampage
At Antivarla port in the Adriatic scene a mob attacked the Austrian consulate. The royal coat of arms was torn and burned as the crowd danced. The building was sacked before guards rescued the attaches. Two Austrian warships arrived amid the unrest.
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Budapest
Oul
Antivarla
Mornfeavgen
Ambiguous War Message From Wapotek On Berlin Treaty
A garbled Wapotek note in Temps claims Germany faces no violation of the Berlin treaty and supports Austria’s claims. It asserts Bosnia and Herzegovina remain under Austria and Burgirl independence is not a treaty breach. The fragment hints at a wider dispute over territorial rights and German support.
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Partia
Wapotek
Germany
Berlin
Bosnia
Herzoge
Austria
Burgirl
Terige
Reporters Barred From Warsilops By Admiralty Order
London rules bar newspaper reporters from British war vessels during maneuvers by admiralty order. Move follows complaints from Parliament over completeness of information gathered by American newspaper men about British naval movements.
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London
Oct
Admiralty
Maniac Seizes Gun and Begins Shooting in Salt Laks
In Salt Laks on October 12 John Wolf of Plain City Verh seized a revolver in a gun store and opened fire at pedestrians. Richard Brone of Zanoeertlte Ohio was shot through the leg and a girl’s curls were cut by a bullet before witnesses and clerks overpowered the man.
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Salt Laks
John Wolf
Plain City
Verh
Richard Brone
Zanoeertlte
Min
Cerks
Detective agency employee shot during hotel intrusion
Seiftle reports hand, a detective agency employee, was shot and killed while interrupting a burglary at the Paderal hotel. A witness at the newerby hotel heard shots and alerted police. Hand was found in the passageway with three bullets in his abdomen.
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Seiftle
Hand
Fin
Burtlar
Paderal
Ber Gileste
Newerby
Threat leads to arrest of Pendleton timber cruiser
E L Allingham a timber cruiser long known across Oregon was arrested at the Olympia hotel on a warrant charging threatening to kill Pendleton woman Mrs Rothrock now living at 611 Clay street Portland. She alleges Allingham has tried to force her to live with him and that he visited Friday night at her home and threatened to kill her. He claimed a three year relationship and presented letters he says were by her sign E C Allingham. He stood mute on $250 bond.
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Porland
Ore
E. L. Allingham
Oregon
Olympia Hotel
North Sixth Street
Mre
Andrew Rothrock
Pendleton
Mre Rothrock
Clay Street
Allingham
E. ¢. Allingham
Prospects Bright for Pendleton Woolen Mill Reopening
Commercial Club committee in Pendleton meets after John P. Wilbur arrives from Union to assess the woolen mill. Wilbur cites his Union success and says the trade climate is favorable. he may consider management if a suitable lease with option to buy is offered. Local backers hope retention of the plant here is feasible.
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Wilbur Arived
Union MI
Shewerman
Pendleton
John P. Wilbur
Union
Commercial Association
Wilbur
G. M. Rice
Mr. Rice
A. Shephard
Providence
R. 1
Salem
Union Woolen Mill
Union Mill
A. E. Easeton
Gwinn Announces Good Roads Convention Schedule
Gwinn, chairman of the good roads committee, announces a three‑city convention plan in the county. The event begins in this city October 22 at the courthouse with a strong program and music, then moves to Athena the next day and Echo the day after. The effort aims to be the county’s largest road improvement gathering.
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Athens
Echo
Pendleton
Court House
Montie BD
Athena
Mitton
Freewater
Oregon Ball Team Plans Orient Tour for Summer
University of Oregon baseball will tour the Orient next summer if the team remains fast enough to win the Northwest Intercollegiate championship. Outlook is excellent for a winning squad, though several veterans will not return. Freshmen feature several star athletes and good players from last year.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Met
Exchange of Women Contemplated in Nevada Mining Circles
Reno Nev Oct 12 Mining men in Nevada discuss a rumored match between Maxine Fillett former wife of Nat Goodwin and Harry Mac Millen. Another claim says Goodwin plans to marry Edna Goodrich who recently ended an engagement with Edna’s brother. The reports place Goodwin’s trip to Europe to wed Edna in Europe while she stays in onion.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Maxine Fillett
Nat Goodwin
Harry Mac Millen
Edna F Goodrich
Goodwin
Europe
Edna
Onion
Timber Canyon mine to get five stamp mill soon
Judge Thomas Burke of Pike City orders a five stamp mill from Baker City Engineering works. Plant should be operating at Timber Canyon mine within 90 days. Timber Canyon property developed. ore amounts large and prospects favorable for good results.
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Thomas Burke
Manneon
Timber Canyon
Pike City
Baker City
Baker City Regulates Dairy Cattle Ordinance
Baker City adopts a dairy regulation ordinance similar to Pendleton's rejected measure. Drafted by Drs. Cole and McClure, the plan includes bovine tuberculin testing overseen by a local veterinarian. Dr W. McClure reports a request for 100 doses of tuberculin today.
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Baker City
Pendleton
Christians Plan Concrete Church Erection in Pendleton
Pendleton Christians decide to build a handsome concrete church on the Matlock property at the upper end of Malin street bridge. They plan a cost around 15000 with potential parsonage on chosen lots and seek large subscriptions to fund the project.
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Pendleton
Matlock
Malin Street
Scott
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