State Says Evidence Justifies Grand Jury Action
Deferred gages till Saturday after a dozen men were arraigned in Justice Court for alleged liquor sales. Scotty, alias Alex Fairweather, claimed he was not allied with saloonmen and said he worked temporarily at a Brewery saloon. District Attorney Phelps indicated abundant evidence and possible next moves involve a grand jury and city prosecution.
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Grand Jury Ie
Scotty
John Doe
Alex Fairweather
Cis
Tistrict
Phelps
Ser Kion
Raley
Hla
Chandler to oppose Hughes in state campaign
Rochester N Y September 16 Overwhelming sentiment favors nominating Lieutenant Governor Lewis Chandler by the democrats to oppose Governor Hughes. Chandler enjoys strong popularity and Republican divisions aid democratic hopes. The convention met with J O'Brien as temporary chairman and adjourned until tomorrow.
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Rochester
N. Y
Lewis Chandler
Hughes
Chandler
J. O'Brien
O'Brien
Hackenschmidt to Meet Gotch Again in Exhibition Plan
London reports George Hackenschmidt, heavy but claiming to feel well, touring England arranging exhibitions next month. He spent time in Manchester since returning and seeks another match with Frank Gotch, not in Chicago, amid doubt about his fitness after past operations.
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London
George Hackenschmidt
England
Great Britain
Hack
Manchester
Frank Gotch
Timbia
Whiig
Gotch
Hockensehmlidt
Alx Ja Chappelle
Wallowa Lands In Demand At Land Office Opening
Grande Land Office sees long line of settlers from Wallowa county awaiting the opening of the sinking books. More arrivals expected as the crowd grows toward sixty. many have waited days in chairs. Squatters numbered high, with some not bona fide. The tract near lower ville in Wallowa county covers about 10 sections of range and farm land. Elmer McCormmach leaves for Portland to enter Hill Military Academy.
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Lia Grande
Land Office
Wallowa County
Elein
Wallowa Valley
Wallows County
Lower Ville
Wheat Fieldlo Yield Government Bonds
A Pendleton bank bought 460000 worth of government twos in a typical year end move as wheat money comes in for investment. First National Bank purchased the bonds at 1027-8, signaling more similar deals as wheat income flows. Despite quiet markets, estimates suggest nearly all county wheat has not been paid for yet and potential wheat receipts may exceed two million dollars from the 1908 crop.
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Pendleton Bank
First Nation Bank
Panama
First National
Ft le
Taft Plans Speech Tour Amid Campaign Fronts
Cincinnati and Philadelphia dispatches describe Chairman Hitchcock shaping Taft’s itinerary while Taft seeks public approval. Bryan counters in Philadelphia accusing Taft of evading campaign details, asserting Taft must explain his record in the Philippines and imperial cost estimates.
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Cincinnati
Frank Hitchcock
Taft
Philadelphia
William J. Bryan
Lessea
Bryan
Jidee Taft
Philippines
Benfuel
Taft declines comment on Pryvin Philadelphia statements
Cincinnati report notes Judge Taft, shown Pryvin’s Philadelphia statements in the afternoon, refused to offer any comment on the matter.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Pryvin
Philadelphia
Republican Ratification Rally Opens Campaign in New England
Thousands of Republicans from six New England states gathered at Point of Pines for the national ticket ratification and campaign launch. Governors Woolruff of Connecticut Proctor of Vermont and McLare of New Hampshire spoke as the party opened its slate. The day after elections show a narrow 2000 plurality for the Republicans, Bert S. Fernald defeating Democrat Obadiah Gardner amid a rising Prohibition dispute.
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Boston
Eingland States
Point of Pines
Woolruff
Connecticut
Proctor
Vermont
McLare
New Hampshire
Wd Jrensieier
Avarusta
Yeaterday
Bert SM. Fernild
Obadiah Gardner
Nomination Seen For Lt Governor On Republican Ticket
Seattle reports indicate across several counties that M. B. Hay is unquestionably nominated for lieutenant governor on the Republican slate. The dispatch notes Hay’s broad county support and the Party’s push toward cohesion ahead of the election.
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Seattle
M. B. Hay
Denial of Bank Examiner’s Intoxication Claim Surfaces
Washington Sept 1 deputy comptroller refutes a report alleging Bank Examiner Jann oH Cunninghim was intoxicated when he closed the Cosmopolitan bank of Mitteburge. Comptroller says the bank’s condition is worse than first reported and officials support Cun ningham’s action.
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Washington
Jann Oh. Cwnninghim
Mitteburge
Cuninicum
Bank cashier faces embezzlement charges in Seattle trial
R. F Parkhurst, cashier at the First National Bank, is accused of embezzling $45,000. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment in federal court and was bound over to trial in Seattle under a $12,000 bond as prosecutors consider further action.
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Tacoma
Waal
R. F Parkhurst Elas
First National Bank
Parkhurat
Seattle
Dream of Own Murder Follows Rancher’s Death in Galveston
Wealthy rancher John Buchtern in Galveston dreams of his murder and is killed in the exact manner described. A Black man, Raymond Newton, who quarreled with Buchtern, is guarded by officers after a mob threat. His brother faces no immediate action.
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Galveston
Texas
John Buehtern
Here
James Barry
Buchtern
Barry
Raymond Newton
Buehtom
Newton
Thirty Bushels Is All
Spokane officials report Abraham Adams claims about the Alaska wheat are false. Average yields near Juliaetta Idaho run about 90 bushels per acre, not 180 to 200. Officials say grain quality cannot be tested without official trials, and Adams has not proven his assertions.
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Spokane
Wash
Abraham Adame
Alaska
Juliaetta
Tdaho
Damaged Oregon Peach Harvest Ends in Tragedy
In Oregon City on Sept 15 a 19 year old inmate Breithaupt Jr turns violent amid peach harvest. He, son of Damascus farmer HH Breithaupt, aided by his father in tending five acre peach trees that yielded a $2500 crop, becomes mentally unbalanced after obsessing over peaches and claims.
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Oregon City
Hia Ming
Royal Peaches
C. Prothaupt
Hh, Breithaupt
Breithaup
Breitnaupt
Missing Men in Launch Trip Near Bellingham
In Bellingham Washington on September 15 reports question whether James Staples Fred O Neel and an unknown companion who departed Friday on a trial trip in their launch were drowned or marooned Friends of the missing men press cautious belief that a reddent indicates marooning while many backers fear drowning as the more likely outcome with supporters seeking clues from the waterfront area and local authorities
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Bellingham
Wash
James Staples
Fred O'Neel
Boxers Cotrey and Welsh Set for Hot Junction Fight
Los Angeles report forecasts a premier lightweight clash as Frank Cotrey and Freddie Welsh square off at Natd Junction tonight. Both fighters draw strong backing and low betting odds are offered as fans expect a thrilling bout.
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Los Angeles
Avery Court Martial Opens Over Misappropriation Claims
Avery Court Martial in San Francisco began today with Captain Solomon Avery accused of misappropriating funds belonging to his company. A decision was expected within a few hours.
Florida freight rate cut to fruits and vegetables
Washington reports that by order of the Interstate Commerce Commission freight rates on Florida fruits and vegetables to all eastern cities drop 10 to 20 percent, effective today.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Florida
Hughes Nominated on First Ballot for New York Governor
Baratoga Sept 16 Governor Charles E Hughes was renominated on the first ballot amid a hard fought fight by anti Hughes forces. The opposition pressed to the end after a cable from Dr David Jayne Hill American ambassador to Germany declined to permit his name as a candidate. Will was the last hope of the opposition.
Car of dynamite explodes. one killed at Windsor depot
Bedalia Missouri September 15 a train depot explosion of a car of dynamite killed station agent F Yakes and injured about a dozen with many on the platform mangled. Officials fear more fatalities from the blast at Windsor near Bedalia.
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Bedalia
F. Yakes
Windsor
Insane St Clair Woman Adjudged Insane for Wearing Female Garb
Lena Clair appeared in court after dressing in male attire and was declared insane by Dr. W. G. Cole. She was taken to the asylum this morning as officials notified yesterday’s hearing. The transfer occurred on the morning train.
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Lena
Clair
Male Altire
W. G. Cole
North shore steamers report improved fire conditions
Fire conditions eased today as steamers from the north shore relay the relief effort underway. A relief fund of 100000 dollars is being raised across Duluth St Paul and Minneapolis to aid victims and fire response efforts. Calumet Mich reports forest fires raging nearby destroying a dancing pavilion and several buildings.
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Duluth
North Shore
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Calumet
Mich
State Treasurer Reports August Cash Balances and Funds
State treasurer releases eight months ending August statement listing cash on hand January 1 1908 totals 116597.08 receipts from state tax and inheritance and corporation tax 2078442 disbursements 817574.49 leaving total cash on hand August 94 203864.40 Irreducible school fund receipts include bonds mortgages and escheated estates with 916548.56 disbursements 398824.56 cash on hand August 31 17655.72 Agricultural college fund 2524.77 University fund 795.47 income 34018.62 special funds #
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Salem
Treasury
Department of State
Librany Fund
Tragic Poisoned Wound Claims Freewater Man
Freewater reports J R Shew dies in Walla Walla Hospital from virulent blood poisoning after a nail wound while making fruit boxes. His wife Mrs Shew, also poisoned, may not recover. Four children left destitute as Freewater citizens launch a burial fund. The couple recently moved from Indiana. he was about 47.
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J. R. Shew Dice
Walla Walla Hospital
Svave
Freewater
Wallan Walla Hospital
Shew
Freewalter
Indiana
California's show at A Y P exposition
San Francisco reports California will mount a lavish Alaska Yukon exhibit at the Seattle fair. Chairman Briggs leads a broad literature push urging statewide unity. San Francisco abandons a separate display in favor of a unified state exhibit with lectures on California opportunities.
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San Francisco
Gold Coin Found With Unknown Remains Near Spring Brook
Oregon City reports an aged man about 75 found dead near Spring Brook. Six hundred sixty dollars in gold was found on his remains. The body shows white hair and beard. Authorities believe he wandered the country in a demented state and are making efforts to identify him.
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Oregon City
Spring Brook
Tima
Tragic death of Arthur Meyer near Chambers Prairie
The body of 14 year old Arthur Meyer son of William Meyer was found beside a farm gate near the city. A 22 calibre rifle lay nearby and a bullet hole through the head suggested an accidental shooting. Local authorities investigate the incident in Chambers Prairie.
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Wark
Arthur Meyer
William Meyer
Chambers Prairie
Mall Boys Walk Seeking Knowledge Journey Toward Education
Fred Welas from Chico California leads his two sons Leonard and Henry on a 2877 mile walk to Chicago to promote a training school. They sleep rough each night until November first and plan to reach Chicago by November 20. The father hopes education and training will equip his boys for a better life and vows to continue walking about 26 to 32 miles daily from their departure 30 days ago.
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Henry Welas
Fred Welas
Chico
Cal
Pandleton
Chicago
Chiles
Chiteco T
Ohio
Pyivo
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