Night in Jail Changes Own Mind as Scriber Denies Lynching
J. W. Scriber former cashier of the Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande sits in Multnomah county jail. He says he has not decided whether to plead guilty or fight the embezzlement case and has not engaged an attorney. One night in jail has altered his outlook, leaving him depleted and discouraged. He denies a link between the Sumpter bank failure and the La Grande crash and claims he was interested in another bank that did not fail. He also rejects the claim that he was spirited away to avert a lynching and expects immediate rearrest on other charges if released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
J. W. Scriber
Farmers and Traders National Bank of
la Grande
Multnomah County
Sumpter
Seribor
Penleton
Disease Decline Reported in Panama Canal Zone
Washington reports by Jorgas the Panama Canal Zone chief sanitary officer that malaria cases among canal employees are dropping. Hospital admissions fell from 1574 in September last year to 141 on the same month this year, with no yellow fever or bubonic plague cases in the last two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ci Jorgas
Isthmlia Canal Zone
Nis
Halloween Window Attracts Attention at The Peoples Warehouse
The Peoples Warehouse displays a Halloween window drawing much attention with large jack o lanterns. The cloak and salt window is dressed for the Halloween masquerade to be hosted at the Eagles hall by the Women of Woodcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Warehouse
Eagles Hall
Woodcraft
Boy 10 Shot Dead In Holland Yard. Testimony Lost
Norfolk report says T G Jones, a 10 year old boy and local merchant in Holland Virginia, was shot from a bush in his yard late last night and died today while preparing to testify in a contested will case. The event shocks a quiet town as investigators probe motive and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
T. G. Jones
Holland
Commerce Commission Rules on Passenger Passes
The Interstate Commerce Commission rules allow free passes for bona fide ex-employees returning to service. Passes may not extend to families of deceased employees except in deaths in service. Tariffs may authorize extensions due to delays from washouts or accidents, to be honored by subsequent conductors on the carrier’s line. Joint tariffs only permit cross-line extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
No Cabinet Meeting Held Because Officials Campaigned
Washington on October 30 announced that due to the absence of most of the president's official family who are campaigning for Judge Taft there will be no cabinet meeting today. The next cabinet day falls on election day so no session will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Campaign of Personalities Cited in Taft Support
Rockefeller declares for Taft calling the Bryan friendly line a campaign of personalities. He says a citizen should answer directly who he will support and that he expects to vote for Taft. On comparing Taft with Bryan he finds the balance of fitness entirely on Taft's side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DD
Taft
Citizen
New York
Bryan
Rockefeller
Patt
Robbery Reported After Idaho City Stop
Alonzo Benez said in Coour Alene Idaho he was robbed of 30 dollars last night on Hoerrison street near the Northern Pacific tracks by two men. He visited a saloon after arriving in the city then headed toward his brother's home. The assailants ordered him to raise his hands. he refused and struck one, was grabbed, and his pockets were searched.
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Coour A
Alene
Idaho
Alonzo Bnez
Hoerrison Street
Plan of guilty entered in whisky without license case
Michael Foster admitted guilt on a whisky selling without a license charge after a prior jury verdict. Lesher fined him ten dollars and costs, with default imprisonment to serve the fine in Wallace. The county fall term court record notes the plea and punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Idaho
Michael Foster
Martyr to Football Dies After Dislocated Neck
Logan Utah Oct 30 Thomas Fvvans right end of Utah Agricultural College eleven died from a neck injury suffered last Saturday in the game with Colorado School of Mines. Evans aged 24 resided at Bingham City and passed away without regaining consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Utah
Thomas Fvvans
Utah Agricultural College
Colorado School of Mines
Evans
Bingham City
Sheriff’s Posse Battles With Bandit at Mont Vernon
A 20 man sheriff’s posse chased an armed kidnapper of Edward Evnelish, a Skagit county logger, after he abducted him on Monday and forced a $5000 ransom note. Deputy Branstad was shot in the hip near Sylvania. the kidnapper escaped. The posse renewed the pursuit with Sheriff Harmon in the lead as excitement runs through towns awaiting news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollingham
Wash
Ort
Edward Evnelish
Skagit County
Lonely Road
Ingfish
Poe
Mont Vernon
F Branstad
Sylvand
Branstad
Everett
Posse Js
Posse
Naz
Fehe
Sylvania
Litene
Mason
Stephenson
Dunham
Branestad
Tim
Harmon
Taft and Chanler Face Possible New York Surprise
Chicago Record Herald columnist Walter Wellman warns readers of an election surprise in New York. He cites surface indicators favoring Taft for the presidency and Chanler over Hughes in New York, but notes undercurrents resembling 1888 when a national win hid a state defeat. Bryan could win New York, though unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Chanter
New York
Chicago
Walter Wellman
Chicago Record-Herald
Chanler
Hughes
Bryan
How Du Pont Cut Prices to Crush Chattanooga Powder Co
New York report on government suit against the powder trust reveals F G Waddell testifying that Eugene Du Pont ordered action to crush Chattanooga Powder Co by undercutting prices and diverting trade. He details mail order tactics and concurrent sales of Chattanooga assets to Laflin Rand and Lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dupont Powder Company
South
Chattanooga Powder Company
F. G. Waddell
Sinnamahonly Powder Company
Huntington
W. Va
Eugene Dupont
Chattanooga Company
Chattaney Company
Dupont
Laflin & Rand Mowder
Southern Powder Company
Lime Persond
Chattanooga
Found Dead in Bed at St. Mosier
Lee Baker found prospector Mr. Masier dead in his room between 4 and 6 this morning. An inquest jury ruled death from heart disease. Masier, about 40, was known locally and had funds in Baker Loan & Trust and Portland banks with property in Switzer land. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Baker
St. Mosier
Baker City
Masier
Ta Grinde
Baker Loan & Trust Bank
Portland
Switzerland
Miter
Fire at Kendall destroys multiple buildings in Montana
A blaze in Kendall Montana a few days ago caused about 10000 dollars in damage. It originated in the Woenver building and the Stevens hotel with the Dennis rooming house were destroyed. Insurance partly covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall, Mont
Woenver
Stevens
Dennis
Miners Burned by Gas Explosion at Shaft No 7
Three miners employed in shaft No 7 at Clo Blum Washington are confined to their homes with serious burns after a gas explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clo Blum. Wash
Government exhibit features Commerce and Labor department
The United States government exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in 1909 will be produced by the department of commerce and labor. For the first time the public can see what this department does and how it serves the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States to Display Two Collections in Seattle Exposition
Two famous collections will be displayed by the United States at Seattle next year during the Alaska Yukon Poole exposition. They are the government's collection of stamps and postal stamps, valued at over a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seattle
Yeaar
Historic New York Campaign Crowds Fuel Doubtful Presidential Race
New York's campaign scene reaches unprecedented excitement with large crowds for Bryan and Taft. Reports say voters are more hopeful than ever as both parties gain momentum from Syracuse rallies. Leaders note increased confidence while predicting a near record turnout statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan
Democratic Party
Syracuse
Taft
Paties
Gompers Final Appeal for Bryan in Federationist
Gompers issues a final labor vote appeal in a special Federationist edition sent to central labor unions nationwide. He urges every worker and liberty loving citizen to boost activity in the campaign, calling Roosevelt's stance on the courts inconsistent in his answer to Roosevelt's attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gompers
Bryan
Federationist
Cone of
Taman
Roosevelt
Crithelo
Farmers View Meeting to Raise Cotton Prices
New Orleans on October 10 reports enthusiasm for the Farmers' View announcement and a mass meeting of cotton printers on November 11 to discuss methods for raising the south’s staple price. Crowds across Dixie indicate participation, signaling a likely record gathering of agricultural interest holders.
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New Orleans
South
Dixie
Lumberman Henry Tilt Hurt After Bridge Fall
Chehalis resident Henry Tilt sustained internal injuries after falling from the Northern Pacific Bridge over the Tacoma waterway. He was rescued from the river in a precarious condition at Tacoma County Hospital, witnesses report the fall of about 40 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tilt
Chehalis
Tacoma
Pacifie Bridge
Mayor Miller and Ward Chief Probe City Gambling
Mayor Miller and Chlere Ward of Hentile investigate charges that gambling operates in the city and will strictly apply the law in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Chlere Ward
Hentile
Wil
Tragic drowning of Thay Spout in Flathead River
Thay Spout aged one, son of James Spear of Helena Fiats Kalispell Mont, drowned in the Flathead River Monday afternoon. The body had not been recovered at last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thay Spout
James Spear
Helena Fiats
Kalispell
Mont
Flathead River
Miner Jon P. Burns Killed in Anaconda Mine Accident
Jon P. Burns a miner at the Anaconda mine in Anaconda Montana died days after a rock fall in the mine. He was 34 years old and left behind a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon P. Burns
Anaconda
Mont
Ranger reports deep snow in Wenaha Reserve
Walla Walla Washington October 30 Au gust Baker forest ranger of the central Wenaha national forest spoke with Supervisor J M Schmitz. He said two and a half feet of snow in the mountains now at least two feet. A strong wind storm two weeks ago felled timber including about 200 trees across the Looking Glass trail hindering passage. Baker seeks a four day layoff this winter while finishing pasture fence work.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Baker
Wenaha National Forest
Wth
J. M. Schmitz
Looking Glass
Robbery at Pioneer Drug Store on Hewitt Avenue
A bold robbery occurred after 11 o'clock Monday night at the Pioneer drug store corner Hewitt avenue. The burglars forced an entry by cutting a hole through the rear door and robbed the store of 21500 in valuables including fountain pens and other items.
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Pioneer Drug Store
Hewitt Avenue
Woman Shoots Self After Love Note at Continental Hotel
Mrs. Charles N. Stebbins of Newark died from a self inflicted gunshot in her Continental Hotel apartment. In a letter to Benjamin K. Stebbins, brother of her husband and Erie refining manager, she expressed love and asked him to care for her daughter now with his mother. The husband witnessed the act and blamed excessive use of drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Charles N. Stebbins
Pure Old Company
Continental
Benjamin KE. Stebbins
Atlantic Refining Company
Erie
Inspection Planned for Oregon and Idaho Sheep
Arrangements by Dr W Mclure set the stage for a two month statewide inspection starting November first to check every sheep band in Oregon and Idaho for scabies Eleven inspectors will cover the two states with the work to finish by January first Most flocks are reported free of disease though some minor cases may appear in the valley areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McClure
Bureau of Animal Industry
Oregon
Idaho
Northweatl
Halloween Celebrators Cleared to Celebrate in Pendleton
Pendleton residents will enjoy Halloween with liberty within the rights of others. Mayor Murphy said festivities are generally safe and police will intervene only to protect property when fun turns destructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Murphy
Seattle curfew enforcement tightens as minors must return by nine
Seattle Ot Oct 10 The curfew ordinance will be enforced strictly by the police. Suspensions in the police force will result if reports of juvenile offenders and truants are not made more regularly. Minors under 18 must be home by not later than 9.
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Seattle
China Afraid of Revolution During Fleet Visit
Amoy China October 10 Soldiers are stationed across the city to guard against possible revolts during the fleet visit. The public is barred from receptions while officials prepare lavish ceremonies and rumors spread that Formosa may be bombarded after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoy
China
Formosa
Lightship at Sandy Hook to soon become memory
New York reports the old Sandy Hook lightship will be retired December 1 after more than fifty years guiding Transatlantic crossings. A new Ambrose Channel lightship will replace it, and ships will no longer approach within three miles of Sandy Hook.
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Sandy Hook
New York
Ambrose “Channel
Seamark
Annals of Navigation
Ambrose Channel
Rehthouse Board
Eugene Real Estate Man Sees Bright Local Outlook
C. H. Sellers, a Eugene real estate and insurance man, formerly of Eugene, has arrived and plans to open an office in this city. He expresses strong faith in the region’s future and predicts rapid activity in the realty field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Realty Man
C. H. Sellers
Eugene
Power line to end darkness in Grande Ronde Valley
After ten days of good weather, Baker Light & Power crews finish stringing a 20 mile Rock Creek plant line to La Grande. Two teams work to complete the connection, promising reliable power for the Grande Ronde area and preventing winter outages that hampered shops relying on electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Baker Light & Power Company
la Grande
Grande Ronde Valley
Pines
Haker
Mother contests daughter fund share in Speckhart estate
Tacoma dispute over 200000 held in trust by executors of Adolph Speckhart estate seeks final court ruling. Harriet Speckhart claims one third of the miner’s fortune dating to 1893. mother argues the daughter should receive only 100000. Federal Judge Hanford presiding with special master War den examining the trust and bequest. The case spans multiple courts as heirs challenge ownership of the nearly 300000.
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Tacoma
Wash
Hianford
Adolph Speckhart
Butte
Harriet
Hanford
Speskhart
Olympia
Bellinghan
Ray Srewerles
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Scriber
Sita
Panama Canal Zone
Commerce Commission
Enos
Murray Man
Sheriff's Posse
Tetry
The
Powder Trust
Kendall
Monet
Lumberman Turf
Roy
Montana
Wenaha Reserve
Idaro
Bureau OF Animal
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