Former Potlatch Lumber manager charged with embezzlement
W. J. Sewell, ex manager of Potlatch Lumber, is charged with embezzling 1299 dollars. A warrant for his arrest is out as investigators doubt he will repay the shortage. District Attorney John McCourt and Joan Kendall filed the complaint this morning. Sewell reportedly fled toward Portland. Local banks show no funds in his name. he last left Pendleton under sheriff custody.
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W. J. Sewell
Potdated Lumber
Atrest
Ft le
Lowell
John McCourt
Joan Kendall
Potlatch
Sewell
Kendall
First National
Pendleton
No. S
M. R. Water
Mleanes
Lea
Portland
Sewelo
Kallepell
Mont
Uiinmey
Aston
James Sapence
Potato Lumber Conmptonw
Dray’s Harbor
Rendall
Cray's Harbor
Nampa closes schools and bars meetings over suspected illness
Boise reports indicate authorities in Nampa closed all public schools and other venues and prohibited gatherings for two weeks as a preventive measure amid several cases of a contagious illness.
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Boise
Idaho
Nampa
Quarrel Overruled Rift Leads to Flight to Portland
The report notes a violent quarrel last Sunday involving Wm Fewell attacking his wife Mor. Tel is said to have been knocked to the floor during the dispute. Mor is believed to have left for Portland to stay with relatives. The article mentions W. J. Bowell, formerly a fourth ward councilman who resigned about a year ago, and J. T. Hinkle, appointed by Meyer Mothock to fill the vacancy.
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Sewell
Fewell
Portland
W. J. Bowell
J. T. Hinkle
Meyer Mothock
Liquidation of Quarts Creek Timber Tract Near Eugene
Eugene October 23 A large notarized timber deal closes the sale of the Quarts Creek tract of about 10 000 acres on the McKenzie river 50 miles east of Eugene The property valued at roughly 26 per acre totals about a quarter million dollars Ownership changes hands and the timber is slated for Portland lumber mills A railroad line up the McKenzie is expected to be built soon to support the timber movement
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Eugene
Oregon
Ll. BR. Bean
Quarts Creek
Meckensie River
Portland
McKenzie
Will of Thomas P. Wicks Probate Amid Family Dispute
Chicago reports the court denied the will of Thomas P. Wicks, valuing the estate at about 200000 dollars. Chief beneficiary is his nephew Pr P L Walden, with three votes by two daughters and a son testing the case. Plaintiffs seek a new trial and appeal while two men Henry Bushnell and Isaiah Miller face federal grand jury action over alleged fraud. Mention is made of Tobasen Chiapas Trading in Mexico and a Chicago wheat market note.
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Chicago
Thomas P. Wicks
Pr. PL. Walden
Lewiifer
Wicken
Henry Bushnell
Isaiah Miller
Tobasen Chiapas Trading Company
Mexico
Railroads face shortages as Leech cars raise concern
Chicago Oct 29 NR footballers? Railroads meeting in Tallpond association centers on freight car reuse. Much of the industry relies on borrowed cars from other lines, termed leeches, with a 25 cent daily charge. Cars earn over $4 daily, making borrowing cheaper than buying. Action to curb the practice is still undecided, but many lines favor stricter rules.
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Chicavga
Amerton Tallpond Association
Pope Receives Bishop Burke During Audience
Bishop Burke of St. Joseph Missouri was received by the pope who spoke warmly about America. The pontiff expressed optimism that the world would soon adopt the stance of eliminating discrimination against America.
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Reeceiver
Tome
Burke
St. Joseph
America
Trusts Targeted as Railroads Formed Combine
Columbus reports Attorney General Bla will shift focus to trusts starting with sewer pipe firms and a bridge trust clash. A skeptical operator admitted gaining via unlawful methods while railroads formed a powerful combine. In Louisville, a judge voided a core interstate commerce act section. Kansas City witness testified grain elevators were blacklisted to curb trading, with one firm selling 400,000 bushels of wheat amid rate hikes.
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Will
Columbus
Bla
Armour
Commerce Commission
Kansite City
B. Re Beal
National Grain & Elevator Company
Board of Trade
Becuse
Dessera
Chicago Exchange
Armeni
Forest Fire Threatens Towns and Camp Taylor
Forest fires rage from Tiolinas to Camp Taylor with around 500 men battling flames. By noon the blaze nears Nicasio, forcing farmers to flee and deer to roam highways. Five ranches burned. Camp Taylor surrounded. If unchecked, risk to Rows valley homes increases. Estimated damage about 200000 dollars.
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San Hafael
Tiolinas
Camp Taylor
Nicasio
Race Above the Clouds Over Pittsfield Balloonists
Centaur and Lorient staged a high altitude race above the clouds near Pittsfield Massachusetts on October 23. Lorient outsailed Centaur by about three and a half hours landing in Jamaica Virginia while Centaur finished near Bennington about 30 miles from the start. Heat reached 106 degrees in the balloon cabin as outer clothing was removed and the crew endured a perilous ascent.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Centaur
Lorient
Jamaica
Bennington
Ascot
Lipton Challenges for America's Cup Post Race News
Lipton plans to file a challenge for the America's Cup with the Royal Windsor Yacht Club of Belfost to be based on a new measurement rule aimed at removing unstable designs. The challenge team will be announced at next Thursday's meeting amid prominent city figures.
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New York
Lipton
Royal Wister Yaene Club
Belfost
Viehtiemoen
Boat Explosion Kills Five on Yukon Steamer
Captain Harry Houghman reports from Alaska that the Columbia stemmer on the Yukon exploded after striking a bow load of blasting powder. The blast wrecked the boat and fire consumed it, killing five crew members and injuring others. Captain Baughman survived and heads home, famed as a top Snake River pilot and Yukon river veteran.
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Talaghman
Lewiston
Tas
Yukon
Harry Houghman
Alaska
Cantina
Congress in Paris tackles traffic in women
Delegates from England, the United States and many nations meet in Paris for the third international congress to suppress the traffic in women. Former Premier Bourgeoisie presides as delegates accuse an organized view trust of shipping thousands of women to the United States, Australia and other countries and plan action to end the traffic, with Italy’s government possibly the target of an appeal.
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Paris
Parle
England
United States
Australia
Vice Trust
Italy
King Nuns Down Subject in Hyde Park Auto Mishap
London dated October 23 reports the king's automobile, moving at a high speed, struck a man in Hyde Park causing serious injuries. The king exited the car, aided in hospital transport, and expressed regret and concern over the victim's condition.
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Edward
London
Hyde Park
Bennert Indicted Over Alleged Postal Matter
New York Oct 23 Jeanie Gordon Bennert proprietor of the New York Herald was indicted by the federal grand jury for sending alleged obscene material through the mails. The Herald corporation and Minty Gillam advertising counsel were also indicted. Each count carries a penalty of five years or a $5000 fine or both. Washington Oct 24 the treasury department said undersecretary Shaw plans to note an increase in bank circulation of 19 million dollars. Banks sought lower fees to aid the less affluent institutions.
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Note
Postal Lowes
New York
Janne Gordon Bennert
New York Herald
Federal Grand
Herald Corporation
Minty Gillam
Efile Coutiie
Washington
Tredivisry Department
Shaw
Teutsch Home Burglarized in Early Morning Break In
A burglar entered Teutsch residence on West Court via a window and rifled trunks and a purse, taking several dollars from Mrs Teutsch’s dress drawer but leaving 40 cents in Mr Teutsch’s trousers. Only an Ingersoll watch remained untouched, and the intruder fled before dawn. The owner laments the loss but notes the attempt yielded little profit.
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Towereh
Lee Teutech
Woet Court
Mr. Teutseh
Teutsch
Mr. Peutech
Teutech
Wearhous
Ingersoll
Banker is Banker President Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Joliet Oct 23 Howard 8 Barker president of a bank at Frankfort today pleaded guilty to two indictments for embezzlement. He was sentenced to from one to 18 years concurrently. Town and school funds were late.
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Joliet, DL
Howard
Barker
Frankfort
Carter Harrison Injured Moose Hunter in Ontario
Montreal dated Oct 29 Carter Warrison Harrison was injured while moose hunting in Ontario. Friends began transporting him to Chicago with a badly sprained back and possible internal injuries.
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Carter Warrison
Montreal
Carter HW. Harrison
Ontario
Chicago
Trouble Expected as Protests Spark unrest
Trouble is anticipated tomorrow as calls for reform trigger protests against executions. Renerdt strike plans clash with authorities who have increased troop presence in anticipation of disturbances.
Parliament Convenes in London to Debate Home Rule Bill
Parliament met today in London as the home rule bill takes center stage. It is expected to pass the House of Commons by a strong majority.
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London
Investigation Promises Sensations in San Francisco
Rapid developments unfolded in the city hall probe with Mayor Behmita’s return looming. A hotel manager claimed the mayor would seek Langdon’s resignation, accusing the district attorney of neglecting duties to run for governor with the Independence League ticket.
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San Francisco
Erat
Ecity Hall
Ine Vcedentore
Behmita
Abe Ruet
Sehmita
Sehattt
Tiwisalee
Langdon
Walrry
Leavernor
Independence League Uicket
Washington asylum payroll theft uncovered in audit
Seattle report reveals Washington state robbed at about ten thousand dollars yearly by former Steilacoom insane asylum superintendents. Dr Calhoun’s review shows 35 cent daily allowances for inmates not present, totaling ten thousand four hundred seventy five dollars and fifty cents for 1904, with prior years showing similar discrepancies.
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Seattle
Parks
Doddard
McLalih
McLalith
Calhoun
Japanese official resigns from naval post amid embassy request
Japanese Milly Tessens of Aimipolis reports that Mitshipman Kitigaki of the third close resigned at the Japanese embassy in Washington. He was granted a leave of absence pending the department action. Kitigaki is the son of Baron Kitigaki, a member of the import pivvy council.
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Apanese Milly Tessens
Aimipolis
Washington
Mitshipman Kitigaki
Kitieaki
Baron Kitigaki
Import Pivvy Council
Women Suffragists Riot at London House of Commons
London October 23 A hundred women suffragists tried to force entry to the House of Commons. Demonstrations erupted in the lobby as police arrested several demonstrators. Shouting voices echoed from pedestal statues and monuments honoring the past.
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London
House of Commons
Minis
Underwriters Convene in St Louis Convention Opens
The National Association of Life Underwriters began their convention in St Louis Missouri this morning with attendees gathering for meetings and discussions on industry standards and practices.
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Underwriters
St. Louis
Natonal Association of Life Underwriters
Railroads Struggle to Move Trains in West
Topeka Oct 24 The Santa Fe and Rock Island report heavy difficulty in moving trains in the western region, hindering rail traffic and operations across lines.
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Topeka
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Thanksgiving Proclamation Urges Recognition of Merit
The president today issued a thankgiving proclamation dated October 20 urging that material well done be recognized as the foundation of national prosperity and moral vigor, warning that prosperity without virtue would be a curse. The statement emphasizes vivid lamentations on national morale and calls for recognition of merit to sustain the country.
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Washington
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