Editor Freed Then Arrested in Libel Trial Followup
Pomeroy Oct 6 After a six hour deliberation the jury acquitted editor Fitzmaurice in the libel suit against H C Benbow over a Columbia County Standard article titled A Notorious Stock Rustler. Fitzmaurice was re-arrested on perjury charges after the acquittal, alleged by Prosecuting Attorney A A Kirby. The case remains pending with a second trial expected soon.
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Pilitor
Garfield County Standard
Pendleton
Fitzmaurice
Ibeling
H.C. Benbow
Columbia County Standard
A. A. Kirby
Fitz. Niluree
Kirby
Spokane
Cleveber
Mays
Allie Lenhart Dies By Own Action In Chicago
Elsie Lenhart an 11 year old girl killed herself at home in Chicago Oct 26 leaving a note to her mother saying every one is mean to me and she no longer wants to live. The suicide occurred in her room where a photograph of her father was found beside her hand writing.
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Chicago
Elsie Lenhart
Annie Wallace Buried in Indian Chief’s Funeral
Annie Wallace, wife of the local Indian chief, was buried today with the funeral held in traditional fashion. The chief barred white attendance while the ceremony proceeded, and a costly coffin was purchased in Ahanty county and paid for in gold coin.
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Cuil
Annie Wallace
Ono
Ahanty County
Canada Thaws to Laurier Victory Forecast
Vancouver Oct 4 The Latyne party fron coast to count predict that Sir Wilfred Laurier the liberal prime minister will win a majority of about 30 seats after Friday's federal election. Quebec and Nova Scotia are expected to be called for the Liberals.
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Vancouver
I. C
Latyne Party
Fron
Wilfred Laurier
Premie
Fediy
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Bubonie Plague Strikes Lisbon and Azores Islands
Reports indicate renewed violence in Terclora within the Azores as bubonic plague cases surge in Lisbon and nearby regions. Authorities urge caution and monitor travel to affected zones amid ongoing outbreaks and public health measures.
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Lisbon
Terclora
Azores
Wright Nears Return After Fort Myer Flight
Orville Wright the meroplanist who narrowly escaped death at Fort Myer five weeks ago will soon return home to Dayton Ohio. His fractured thigh has been repaired and the splint removed today with X ray indicating perfect knitting of the bones though the left leg remains a quarter of an inch shorter.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Dayton
Ohio
Victorious Washington Team Returns From Japan Tour
In a 10 week Japan sojourn the University of Washington baseball squad played 10 games, winning six. Twelve players arrived in Seattle last night as manager Gillette lauded the visitors as wonderful players. Attendance totaled about 70,000, with 9,000 witnessing the game against Waseda University.
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Seattle
Japan
University of Washington
Gillette
Waseda Universits
Postoffice Officials Arrest Fraud Scheme Rumor
Seattle Oct. 26 post office Inspectors arrested Wallice Topkine Ollas Guenther on charges of defrauding the mails in an alleged scheme. They were taken to Chicago where it was announced he represented a merger of mines in Wisconsin and Minnesota with a capital of 20,666,000.
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Seattle
Wallice Topkine, Ollas &, BR. Guenther
Post Office
Wilte
Ohienge
Wheer
Wisconsin
Minwourk Velit
State highways movement public statement by Judge Scott
Judge John M. Scott president of the state road board says the roads movement is general advocacy not a push for trunk highways. He cites varied ideas among people and urges collective discussion to decide what roads are needed, noting differing views like the green versus black horse fly tale after a meeting in Beho.
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Good Noads
Oregoniaw
John MH. Scott
Rows
Tribune
Scott
Beho
Roosevelt prize race winner at Paris track
At the racing club track in Paris on October 26 Keyser a French runner won the three mile event with a time of 4 minutes and 14 seconds. Honise placed second in the same race with a notable finish.
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Paris
Roosevelt
Prise
Racing
Keyser
Honise
Republican Demonstration Planned in Pendleton Saturday
Pendleton Republicans announce a Saturday demonstration in support of their leaders Torehlleht procession flags and red fire will be used with enthusiasm for the visit of TR KR Hither and Judge Melliin of Portland who will speak at the New Oregon theater on the campaign leave. Party workers complete preparations, expect a band, and theater decor in national colors for the event. Taft and Sherman club headquarters report activity with pamphlets and discussions about the republicans. The booklet shows endorsement from Thar Hays Hamman, urging best salary in America for his services to the smelter trust.
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Pendleton
KR. Hither
Oregon
Melliin
Portland
Taft and Shermaty
Eleneag
Wwe
Thar
Hays ‘Hamman
The
Loge
Jin Tt
America
Smelter Trust
Roosevelt Demagogue Charged With Using Office Influence
Gompers issues a formal reply to Roosevelt’s letter to Senator Knox accusing the former of demagogy and desperate attempts to sway workers. He defends Taft’s injunctions, argues pro-labor positions, and questions the president’s motives and corporate bias in the campaign.
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Gompers
Rgent
Taft
Uui Knox
Day
Roosevelt
Knox
Timberland fraud plot linked to Sherman campaign
A reported scheme by Sherman to seize valuable timber land in New Mexico through a development company and land board deals is recounted. The plan allegedly involved bribes, manipulated land sales, and a political push via a legislative bill that would have allowed land blocks at set prices, but the effort collapsed in the Senate.
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New Turk
Sherman
Mie
New Mexico
Wlimuet Noth
Fia
Bryan in pent trim pork the last week
New York report notes Bryan arrived in Paterson New Jersey by auto for a union address before returning to New York to speak to the women’s democratic group The Commemitor in fine trim for the next week and shows results of his lone speaking tour Fireworks expected as three monster meetings will be held in New York according to headquarters
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Bryan
New York, Pt
Paterson
N. J
Munion
Ind
New York
Aged inmate ends life by hanging in San Diego jail
San Diego on October 1 reports an aged prisoner, Winn Jimoitary crime— Allen 7. Binns, who had been confined after a long sentence for a crime, died by his own action today, hanging in the home of Health Officer Meade. The incident follows government expenditures to monitor his case.
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San Diego
Winn Jimoitary
Allen
Binns
Meade
Astoria merchants victimized by check artist arrest
In Astoria on October 26 an alleged check artist passed bad drafts totaling about 480 dollars to merchants Sanne Marthe and S and S Singer. They were arrested, marking the second time local merchants have been victimized by this individual.
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Astoria
Joel
Sanne Marthe
S&s
Columbia Trust Company Closes After Connecticut Inspect
Middleton Gonn Oot 26 The Columbia Trust company will close its doors today after an inspection of its books. The capital is 706000 The liabilities are 240000
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Middleton
Police arrest one for drunk and disorderly in Elgin
In Elgin, one man was arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct as July began. The Recorder notes a general drop in arrests this summer, with fewer calls for other crimes and a historic high in daily arrests previously compared to now.
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Tere
Ant Petlee
Judee Denham Saya
Denyke
Elgin
State Board Abandons Tax Plan For Railroads
The state board of examination has abandoned plans to assess railroad property at 80 percent of value and now proposes to tax each county at the actual value. The statewide railroad assessment totals 84,642,940 dollars, with the same percentage applied to county figures.
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Washinton
Rise of Harrison Commemoration Details Given
In Indianapolis Indiana the final plans for the unveiling tomorrow of the magnificent study to the late President Benjamin Harrison are completed. Vice President Fairbanks will deliver the principal addresses at the event.
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Indianakpolis
Ind
Benjamin, Harrison
Fairbanks
Roosevelt to host birthday dinner at White House
President Roosevelt will celebrate his birthday tomorrow and already influential guests are converging on the White House. A dinner party will be held tomorrow evening to commemorate the occasion.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Cattle Shipment From Rot City To Seatth
Seventeen head of cattle were transferred from the 0. IR and Note to the N. P. today by Pendleton and Were Ship paAT Out Over Mie. The shipment was from Thomas at Rotr City and purchased by the Bivnt River country by the Raines brothers of this city.
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N. P
Pendleton
Seatth
Pere Newhy Company
Thomas
Rotr City
Raines Brothers
Abruzzi Elkins Betrothal Accepted as Fact
In Elkins West Virginia on October 26 Mrs Elkins confirms the engagement of the Duke of Abruzzi and Katherine Elkins. She does not know the wedding date but an army of servants is moving from the Elkins country residence to prepare the Washington home for the ceremony.
Hody of Lost Hunter Found in Mountains
Thearie Oct 26 Julius Kumile and Freq Kloeber had been missing in the Hot Springs Washington mountains since Monday. Kumile was found yesterday on the north slope near Roewtler's comb with branches as a pillow. Kloeber is still missing. Parties search for the body.
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Thearie
Julius ‘Kumile
Freq Kloeber
Hot Springs
Wash
Roewtler
Klocter
Parthes
Stockholders Meet to Decide On Pendleton Woolen Mill
A substantial meeting of stockholders convened at the Commercial Association Room to act on purchasing the Pendleton woolen mill. G. M. Rice chairs the committee backing the campaign to retain the mill, with many supporters already pledging stock and capital reportedly ready to back the project. Rumors suggest Wilbur may lead the effort if the proposed Ten company forms, as locals push to reopen the mill under new management.
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Commendial Association Rooms
G. M. Rice
Insedion
Pendecton
Union
Hite
Wilbae
Pendleton Imi
Echo Good Roads Association Elects Officers
At the organization meeting held Saturday the Echo Child Roads Association named Louie Scholl Jr as president John Saline as vice president J H Brown as secretary and Carl Gilbert as treasurer in a formal organizational call and election of officers.
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Ofpicers OF Echo Good Roads Association
Echo Child Roads Association
Louie Scholl, Jr
Tohn Saline
J H. Brown
Carl Gilhert
Rawsmnen
Thieves Jailed for 19 Months in Express Train Robbery
In Reims France on October 26 three men, believed to be Americans, using the aliases Bari Bertha and Cauda, were imprisoned for 19 months for robbing prisoners on eastbound express trains.
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Reims
France
Bari
Bertha
Cauda
Prisoner Confesses Violent Crimes After Gospel Conversion
A man calling himself John P. Gimble was jailed in Coeur d Alene after admitting he held up and shot H B Ayers and attacked three other men in Spokane. He claimed God forgives him for the crimes and said he robbed at least 40 men on Spokane streets. The confession may clarify a wave of robberies baffling Inland Empire police.
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Coeur d'Alene
A. KE. Ayers
Spokane
Coeur d Alene
Gamble
H. B. Avers
Northwest
American Sailors Tighten Cholera Rules in Manila
Manila Oct 26 The American fleet imposes strict rules forbidding shore leave after 10 pm and water from Native wells during their stay. The second division is bound for Manila, due November 1, as officials vow no chances with cholera.
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Manila
Fourth Regiment Company Scores in Oregon National Guard
Eugene Oct 26 The scores by companies of the fourth regiment in the life shooting for regimental and individual trophies show FL McMtnrretyte with 900 points, H Dallas 682, G Albany 601, A Eugene 591, C Eugene 559, D Roseburg to shoot tomorrow and Hoot Cottage today.
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Eugene
Oregon National Guard
Reesimental
McMtnrretyte
Sao
Dallas
Albany
Rosehure
Hunter shoots companion during pheasant hunt injuring leg
Frank Cyrethergee accidentally shot Arthur Idniden while pheasant hunting eighty miles from town. The bullet fractured the femur above the knee and Idniden was taken to Portland for treatment. The gun discharged when Ciistner fired rapidly, the incident reportedly leaving the leg possibly savable.
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Katina
Waeh
Frank Cyrethergee
Arthur Idniden
Portland
Lee
Ciistner
Death of Boy Scout near Waldo Lake Reservoir
Ragene Oct 26 A telephone dispatch from Lowell 20 miles east reports Bar Dell aged 2% a laborer for A R Blacks at Waldo Lake reservoir on the Cascade mountains found dead near his camp. Details scarce but believed shot while hunting or died of heart failure. He was grandson of Captain J Dodd of Sprogfield a prominent Civil War veteran in Lane county.
Bryan Kern Club Formed at Milton
Witt Thomas c¢ Frasier, 0 poantiigent banker, as president, no oBryan and her club was proclaimed at Alon Saturday night at the close of an eloquent address by Senator Coshow. An audience of over 200 voters attended as the speaker urged the democratic plan of banking deposits and McBryan’s election. A second meeting in Freewater will be held in the coming week to explain democratic principles.
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Sthirantechia
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