Arraignments Delayed in Circuit Court Murder Case
George Harveman and James Sawyer were arraigned this morning on murder charges but faced delays as no pleas were entered. W. C. E. Pruitt represents Sawyer with a demurrer to the complaint, while Horseman’s defense motions and a separate arraignment for Horseman proceed. The regular jury session begins next week, with further trials and a Heppner session planned.
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W. ¢. E. Peete
Sawyer
Pemurrer
Seton
Heppner
George Harveman
James Sawyer
Bean
Winge
Tann
Horseman
Kuley
Judge Fee
W. C. EB. Pruitt
Pruitt
Phelpe
Chewk
Monamy
Desperate Prof From Chicago Seeks Hospital Aid
In Chicago on Sept 7 J I Vandenert once a University of Chicago professor sought to be sent to a hospital at Dunning. Poverty and alleged family refusal to shelter him drove the action. In a neighboring cell his son, recently jailed on a larceny charge, was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. I. Vandenert
University of Chicago
Dunning
Vandenert
Theater Collapse in Butte Traps Fourteen Workers
The Tul u theater under construction collapsed in the morning, burying fourteen men. All but three escaped. Three carpenters were badly hurt as heavy rains loosened the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutte
Tulu
County Court Reopens After Illness Delays
The September county court session resumes Monday morning after a recess caused by illness. Commissioner Walker fell ill Wednesday afternoon and recovered, and Commissioner Lee left Thursday due to his ill daughter. Lee expects to return Monday morning. Walker suspects fruit poisoning and was briefly in serious condition.
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Walker
Whee
Lee
Four Pilot Rock youths to enter Oregon Agricultural College
Four young men Lemuel Casteel Bruce Gilbert Edward Westgate and Harry Olcott from the Pilot Rock district will leave soon to enter Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis for the upcoming term. Jock Kneoss dies after being shot by Frank McBride at Vollmer Idaho and McBride is held on a murder charge.
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Corvallis
Pilot Rock
Lemuel Casteel
Bruce Gilbert
Edward Westgate
Harry Olcott
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallie
Jock Kneoss
Frank McBride
Vollmer, Idaho
McBride
Telegraphers Union Refuses Bill Payment Claim Filed
Chicago Sept 7 officers of the Telegraphers union refuse payment to Postal for telegraph services. Postal sues after Roevell demanded proof that all union messages since the strike were delivered. Case set for hearing on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Telegraphers' Union
Roevell
Brilliant Portland luncheon honors Taft in grand gathering
Congressman W. R. Ellis represented Pendleton at a Portland luncheon honoring Taft held at the Hotel Portland. The event featured a brief Taft address, introduced by Theodore B. Wilcox, with few speeches and a richly decorated dining room. A long list of Taft party attendees included General Clarence Edwards, Colonel George Colton, Robert H. Murray, and many others from Oregon and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
W. R. Ellis
Portland
Taft
Hotel Portland
Theodore B. Wilcox
Gearinaid
George H. Williame
Ollten
Ohio
Stallows
Clarence Edwards
George Colton
Robert H. Murray
W. W. Meachiler
Taft Party
George H. Willama
Fulton
H. W. Scott
WL D. Penton
Greely
Herman Wittenberg
L. Thompron
A. Bennett
The
Dulles
MESTOGE AY AY DISTRICT FAIR OPENS WITH HORSE DISPLAY
The district fair directors announce Livestock Day on September 24 with a grand parade of driving saddle trotting draft and thoroughbred horses from Morrow and Umatilla counties. Portland visitors are expected. Frank Frazier leads the feature with a large committee and space secured for Milton Freewater exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turesiay
Portland Barinersmen
Olvo Portland
Morrow
Umetilca
Frank Frazier
W. F. Matlock
J. X. Burgess
JE. 8. Shatt
Henry Barrett
Athena
Charles Baddeley
Werton
Molt Moegrove
Milton
Alex Montgromery
Helix
Jesse Hales
Adama
J. Morse
Pilot Rock
Wiliam Daugherty
Echo
Thomas Matlock
Heppner
Walter Smith
Tone
Mrectorn
Freewnater
H. M. Cockburn
Friday the Thirteenth Forecast Prompts Superstition
The page warns of Friday September 18 as the dreaded date the thirteenth falls on this month. It notes superstition about luck and mentions a courtroom hearing scheduled for that Friday in Herminton and a warning from Colonel J H Raley to opposing counsel. It also reports a Rome church priest fleeing with 24000 dollars toward America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Reid Ve. Nester
Herminton
J. H. Raley
R. R. Johnson
Church of Santa Maria Magdalena
Rome
America
Bonaparte Targets Dead Timber in Justice Dept
Attorney General Bonaparte signals a purge of ineffective staff as he prepares to wage an aggressive campaign against corporations. Kellogg and other special attorneys, paid from the contingent fund, reportedly take direct orders from the White House, prompting fears Congress will scrutinize expenditures and expose favoritism in federal prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Washington
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Kellogg
Wand
White House
Congress
Death under assumed name reveals mining heir in Oregon
J A Crane a wealthy mining man dies at the Five Pine mine after eating green apples while living under an assumed name for 15 years in Redding California. Sisters Clara and George Bowman located in Portland and Otto Vorpahl in Canby Ore confirm the dead man is their brother Vorpahl. Body shipped to Canty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cija
J. A. Crane
Five Pine
W. W. Vorpahl
Mre
Clara Bowman
George Bowman
Portland
Otto Vorpahl
Canby
Ore
7. A. Crane
Vorpahl
Canty
Immigrant Raid Seizes 25 Japanese Smuggled Across Line
Immigration Inspectors raided a camp near Laredo and captured 25 Japanese smugglers. They will be deported via San Francisco and four Japanese agents will be prosecuted. The force learned hundreds more may have crossed despite prosecutions.
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Galveston
Laredo
San Francisco
T- 14
New Opposition to Taft Arises in Philippines
San Francisco September 7 The News reports Tafts bid for the presidency will face a new obstacle from 100000 voters. As civil governor of the Philippines he pursued a policy of solicitude toward natives and stirred friction with the army. Organized veterans are said to oppose him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Harvest Ongoing as Family Returns from Reservation
M. M. Wyrick and his sons have returned from the reservation where they are harvesting a large wheat crop. They expect to finish in about four days. Light lok in parts of the reservation is caused by recent rains. Some sacks on the ground have rotted, adding expense for new sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Wyrick
Two Die? Hart In Wreck Near San Francisco Grade
A Tutted Railroad work car sped down a steep grade and left the rails. It toppled in the morning, demolishing the car and burying two men in the debris. Injured are Chaos, FP. Clace, and W. Fulton, all inemen. both badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Clace
W. Fulton
Inemen
Timber Sale by McCormick Lumber Firm in Washington
McCormick Lumber of McCormick Washington sells timber land logging road sawmills and related properties to Michigan capital for seven hundred thousand dollars. The item notes the ninth anniversary of the coronation of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Lumber Company
McCormick, Wash
Michigan Capitaliate
Wilhelmina of Holland
Twelve Die As Rock Island Train Crashes in Iowa Wreck
A northbound Rock Island passenger train derailed near Norris Iowa colliding with a stationary southbound freight. Twelve killed twelve injured. all casualties in the smoking car. Names of dead and injured include conductors, engineers, and a baggage man. Rescuers rushed to hospitalwarded victims.
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Pasenger
Waterloo
Iowa
Rock Island
Norris
P. BH. Oliver
Will Goodman
John Watson
L. Lamphere
Shell Rock
W. K. Johnson
Dike
Christy
Minneapolis
Leopovan Towa
Hammond
Ind
Cedar Falls
Runaway Horses Throw Children On Main Street
A runaway near Main and Alia on Matin Street just before 3 pm caused a top buggy to crash, throwing a boy and girl onto the street in front of Bond Bros store. Both escaped with only minor injuries despite the tumble and the frightened horses dashing on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matin Street
Aittle
Main and
Alia
Bond Bros
McDonald Arrested in Local Handoff From Walla Walla
Patrick McDonald, wanted in Walla Walla for robbery, was arrested here yesterday by acting chief Clarence Kearney. McDonald accused of stealing $60 from four men in Walla Walla. instructions had been sent out for his arrest. Deputy Sheriff Painter of Walla Walla arrived last evening and secured the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Patrick McDonald
Walla Walla
Clarence Kearney
Painter
Eastbound Train Displays Large Convoy of Coaches
A heavy eastbound R. N. train comprised Ih coaches this morning with a helper engine. The westward colonist rush uses these coaches, but today a notably large number of cars were hauled east, indicating an exceptional consist.
Extra tourist car added to O. R. & N. trains
An extra tourlet car has been added to O. R. & N. trains No. 6 to accommodate the colonist rush. The car will be carried between Portland and Omaha during September and October while colonial rates are in effect.
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Portland
Omaha
Portland streetcare deaths steady at nearly one monthly
Over the past 18 months Portland has seen 17 people killed by streetcare incidents, an average close to one death per month. The figure underscores ongoing safety concerns and the need for policy review and enforcement to prevent further fatalities.
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Portland
Final trial of the battleship Vermont planned this week
Washington reports naval officers await the Vermont final engine test and gun firings. The 16 000 ton battleship with 14 500 indicated horsepower costs over 4 million dollars and is built at Fore River. Similar ships Kansas and Minnesota are noted as the largest added to the American navy to date.
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Washington
Vermont
Fore River
Kansas
Minnesota
Rich gold strike near Daggett draws miners to Ord mountain
A rich gold strike is reported at Ord mountain twelve miles south of Daggett California. Assays range from $6500 to $1575 and miners are flocking to the region to pan the new riches.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Ord Mountain
Daggett
Aseays
Northern Pacific Cars Haul to Milton and Freewater
Northern Pacific refrigerator cars are being hauled into Milton and Freewater by the interurban electric line to load fruit for shipment to the Northern Pacific. Most fruit still goes via O R & N, but orders for NP cars are filled daily. Four packing houses run at full capacity as peaches plums grapes pears and other varieties are shipped. hundreds work in orchards and plants. The crop is excellent with good prices, boosting fruit and garden lands along the electric line from Milton to Walla Walla and promising expansion across the corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northen Pacific
Milton
Freewater
Northern Pacific
Aire
Pointe
Milton-Freewater
Walla Walla
Board of Equalization Reschedules October Meeting
The county board of equalization will meet on the third Monday in October, shifting from the former late August date due to a new law. Assessor Strain notes assessment roll work continues and totals for this year will be known shortly before the board convenes.
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County Board of Equalization
Harvesting Nears Completion At Helix Farm Visit
Fred Raymond and family toured their Helix area farm this week to inspect harvest progress. They report the crop near completion with a very heavy district yield despite rain last week. Raymond has farmed in Helix for 22 years and calls this one of the region’s largest yields. Fifteen carloads of fruit are shipped from Yakima daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Raymond
Helix
Raymond
Yakima
Water supply crisis prompts typhoid concerns in Pendleton
Physicians report several typhoid cases in Pendleton linked to a low city water supply. Water from the Byers mill race contaminated pipes after fish entered during a temporary pump, prompting calls for bolting water prior to use and public notification to avoid contagion. The last contagion noted was a smallpox case on March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Byers
Hawaiian Girls Set Tour Of Pacific Coast States
Nine Hawaiian girls under Mrs Weatherred travel organizer depart Honolulu aboard the Sierra on September 4 for a Pacific coast tour. They expect to reach San Francisco by September 1 and proceed by rail to Seattle then visit several coast cities. Possible brief calls in Pendleton and La Grande may occur, but eastern Oregon trips are not on the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eydth Tozler Weatherred
Thin State
Honolulu
Sierra
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Seattle
Mre
Weatherred
Pendleton
la Grande
Oregon
Factory Inspector Completes 18 Local Inspections
Factory Inspector Trumbull of the eastern Oregon district completed inspections of 18 mills and factories in the city. He reports all comply with state laws and praises Pendleton Institutions for modern methods. He will continue to Adams Weston Athena and Milton for further inspections under the factory laws.
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Trumbull
Oregon
Pendleton
Adams
Weston
Athena
Milton
Harvest brings 45 bushel wheat yield in Athena area
W P Willaby of Athena reports finishing a bumper wheat harvest yielding 45 bushels per acre across his fields. He notes hail damage was light to crops, barely noticeable, but ornamentals, fruit trees, and gardens suffered leaf loss and notable damage in some spots.
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W. P. Willaby
Athena
Grain storage at Pilot Rock swells with barley
More than 16 000 sacks of barley are stored in the pew warehouse at Pilot Rock with large quantities awaiting haulage. The grain will likely remain at Pilot Rock until the Umatilla Central railroad reaches the town.
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Pilot Rock
Pew
Umatilla Central
Chicago tragedy as couple slain in bed with cleaver
Sept 7 Chicago report says Mrs Frederick M Fish and her husband were found dead and dying in bed with a blood stained meat cleaver on the floor. Police believe burglars attacked the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prederick M. Fish
Tite
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