Pendleton Capitalists Buy Spokane Front Avenue Blocks
In Spokane heavy Front avenue real estate purchases drew attention as Pendleton men led by W F Matlock acquired most of a block between Howard and Wall streets and Front avenue to the river for over 200000 dollars. Real estate circles speculate these properties may suit railroad terminals for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul or North Central lines. The Hundred Shares Investment Company holds the deeds, with Matlock tied to multiple properties and a series of options indicating planned expansion.
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Spokane
Front Avenue
Dark Horse’ Stailroad Company
Pendleton
W. F. Matlock
Howard and
Wall Street
North Ceat
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dempney
Pendleton, Ore
Alan
Windsor Building
Matlock
Sy. Mathoek
Windeor
Lieclue G. Nash
Walter Nichols
Wallan Walla
Post Streets
Pioneer
Howned Street
Hundred Shares Investment Company
Thaley
Bowrht
Boyling
NANO MURDER TRIAL OPENS IN WALLACE IDAHO
The trial of Carson Hicks deputy sheriff of Shoshone county and jailer for the murder of William Quinn ex chief of police of Wallace began today in Wallace Idaho. The killing followed a dispute at a Brennenhbere saloon after Hicks returned with Jackson who had been ordered out. Quinn invited Hicks for a drink and Hicks allegedly drew a revolver and shot Quinn dead. The defense has not yet been disclosed.
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Wallace
Idaho
Carson Hicks
Shoshone
Wiliam Quinn
Quinn
H.W. C. Dackaon
Jackson
Hick
Hicks
Basin of Defense
Countess Evelyn Returns to Stage in London
Countess Evelyn formerly Annie Robinson American actress plans to return to acting after seven years away. She recently won a Scottish divorce decree from the Furs and may keep her title. London society reacts to the possible use of her peerage on show bills.
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London
Evelyn
Annie Robinson
Nedresa
Bond set in appeal over Landis decision case
Federal Judge Coday fixed bonds totaling 4.0 million and 2.0 million dollars in a writ of supersedeas in the appeal from Judge Landis. The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey was secured in both cases.
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Chicago
Grosseup Coday
Landis
Company of New Jersey
State Railway Commission Extends Report Deadline to October 10
Salem reports that the state railway commission ordered a deadline extension for annual reports to October 10. Six companies filed or prepared, including Wells Fargo and Denver & Rio Grande, while Portland Railway Light & Power and Rogue River Valley Railroad claimed they sent reports. Swift Refrigerator Transportation filed a protest report as a non common carrier. Sunset Logging showed earnings of 10,914.05 with expenses 64,810.88 and a deficit of 964,906,983. Pullman’s Oregon data include gross earnings 357,479.08, all-oregon earnings 1,378,640.04, Oregon share 325,259.49, car-mile receipts 711.74, Oregon’s share 80.84, total expenses 859,366, Oregon share 197,037.26, and Oregon car-ownership cost 112,261.75. Car cost not stated.
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State Railway Commission
Salem
Wells Fargo
Denver & Rio Grande
Salem, Falls City & Western
Pullman
Central Railway Union
Oregon & Sunset Logging Company
Clarahonta
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
Rogue River Valley Railroad Company
Swift Refrigerator Transportation Company
Sunset Logging Company
Pullman Company
Oregon
Tammany Leadership Defied by Primary Election Clash
In New York on September 17, Manhattan and the Bronx vote today to decide the Tammany leadership battle. Incumbent Charles F Murphy opposes Mayor George B. McClellan in a sharply drawn contest that could reshape the political order.
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Tammany Leadership Thessue
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
George HB. MelClollan
Winter Banana apples fetch high prices in New York trade
Oregon grown Winter Banana apples of the Witter Bane variety reach 12 per box in New York, about 20 cents per fruit. Seeley Mason & Co of Portland bought from Oscar Vanderbilt at Hood River, with Carnegie cited as a historical booster to fame. The limited crop and large fruit size drive demand among rich buyers. various notes mention growers and prosperities in Oklahoma and Bend, Oregon, with clover yields promising.
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Hood
Hood River
New York City
Seeley, Mason & Co
Portland
Osear Vanderbilt
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Oregon
Seeley, Mason & Company of
Francis Seeley
12 Inch Gun Explosion Kills Crew On Kashima
Tokio Sept 17 A 12 inch gun on the battleship Kashima exploded during maneuvers near Kure killing and injuring 44 crew members and severely damaging the vessel. The Kashima commanded by Captain Koizuma. fatalities include a lieutenant two cadets and one staff officer. An attempt to remove an unexploded shell followed the blast and bystanders were mutilated. The Kashima is described as the largest battleship ever launched on the Tyne.
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Tokio
Kure
Koixuma
Tyne
Chicago Charter Election Preview
Chicago voters go to polls today to decide a charter granting the city council power to levy taxes and oversee new municipal ownership of street railroad elevated lines and utilities including telephone telegraph heating and power plants under the urban government plan.
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Chicago
Park
Active Officers to Man the Fleet on Pacific Voyage
Washington Sept 17 Secretary Motonis states no officer on the retired list has been assigned to command the battleship Chief on its voyage to the Pacific. He made the proclamation as reports indicated the possible assignment of Rear Admirals McCalla and Browngon to the post held by Rear Admiral Brand. Both McCalla and Browngon are in retirement.
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Washington
Motonis
Appeal Hears Restraining Order On State Court Action
The federal judge Pritchard will hear tomorrow an application to restrain the state courts from acting in a case brought for penalties for rate law violations. The suit involves the appeal of the Southern Railway from a $20,000 fine imposed by North Carolina.
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Platt
Asheville
Xni
Tate Courte
Kulte
Pritchard
Federal Court
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Anti-Findu Riots Spark Vancouver Parade Plan
A new anti Asiatic parade is announced to be held in a week or two in Vancouver amid recent riots. The move aims to gauge the mayor's response and is met with alarm given ongoing disturbances.
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Vancouver
B.C
Man Slaughter Conviction in Saloon Murder Case
Waho Man Guilty Wallace Idc Sept 17 reports Joseph Fanniff convicted of man slaughter for the killing of James H Thompson in a saloon near the city. He secured the verdict on the seventh ballot. The item also notes Daniel Bacon of New York killed in New York by an automobile crossing Park Avenue. his brother H E Bacon is a Spokane lumber merchant.
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Wallace
Idc
Joseph Fanniff
James H. Thompson
Daniel Bacon
Marine Magnetic Control Company
New York
H. E. Bacon
Spokane
Wash
Park Avenue
Fight over boycott in San Francisco starts legal clash
John Douglas Company of Cincinnati sues San Francisco journeymen plumbers and gas and steam fitters unions seeking $25,000 damages claiming a boycott on its goods. Judge Van Flett orders an explanatory affidavit on the word boycott, ruling that if the action is a boycott it may be restrained if illegal.
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John Douglas Company
van Flett
San Francisco
Cincinnati
United States Circuit Court
Sault
Eight In Reynolds Case in Portland Sept 17
One more juror, Thomas Hislop, has been secured for the trial of C. H. Reynolds, charged with the murder of G. H. Hibbing. The venire was exhausted and a special venire of 10 was called this afternoon. Eight jurors are em paneled. Reynolds defense cites justifica tion under Oregon law, emotional insanity. Electing League Delegates Albany Sept 17 Primaries held in cities over 6000 population to elect delegates to the Independence League convention in New York Sept 20. New York and Buffalo primaries will be held next Tuesday.
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Reynolds
Portland
Thomas Hislop
C. H. Reynolds
G. H. Hibbing
Oregon
League
Albany
New York City
Buffalo
Independence League
New York
Astoria Shippers Appeal Insurance Discrimination
Astoria shippers ask the Interstate Commerce Commission and state bodies to compel San Francisco Steamship Co to insure Astoria cargoes. The Astoria Chamber of Commerce resolutions, presented to the railroad commission, allege discriminatory insurance practices against Astoria shipments compared with Portland. Shippers say only San Francisco can insure, forcing them to buy individual policies, and note losses from wrecks like the Columbia, St. Paul, and Oregon. Also reported is the death of retired Admiral John G. Walker at High Pasture, York Cliffs, New York.
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Portland 5
Astoria
Astoria Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco Steamship Company
Portland
Saya
Balem
Astornehippere
Steamship Company
San Francisco
State Commission
Interstate Commission
San Franciscca
Columbia
St. Paul
Oregon
Pendleton Forms Citizens Band Under Ralph Folsom
At a local meeting the Pendleton Citizens' band is organized with Ralph Folsom as director and manager. Nineteen musicians attended. the group aims to include all capable local players and operate independently from the Eagles' order. No fixed rehearsal hall yet, but spaces will be secured soon and weekly practices start. The band hopes to obtain the late Angels' uniforms in exchange for free carnival service.
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Pendleton Citizens’ Band
Ralph Folsom
Eagles’ Band
The
Angles
Northern Pacific official optimistic on Pendleton line
J G Cutler, general manager of the Walla Walla division, says Pendleton passenger service will run reliably with late trains unlikely. Some Wallula waits may occur to connect with main line trains, but departures will be in the evening to ensure good connections at Pasco. Extra freight cars may be added if needed.
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J. G. Cutler
Walla Walla
Northern Pacific
Une
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Wallula
Pasco
Many Truant Children Reported by Pendleton Clerk
Pendleton school board clerk H E Bickers has taken on truancy duties as no county officers are named yet. He reports many children aged nine to 16 are not attending school, despite state law requiring attendance with limited employment exemptions. Penalties include fines from five to twenty six dollars and possible short jail terms.
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H. E. Bickers
Pendleton
Bickers
Truancy Action Under Compulsory Education Law
County Superintendent Welles reports Minnie Berry, 12, of Milton area, failing to attend school. District plans to appoint a truancy officer before filing charges. Law imposes fines from 5 to 25 dollars and potential imprisonment up to 10 days per violation.
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EB. Young
Tanchor
Milton
Minnie Berry
R. E. Kerry
Berrye
Miss Lurie Dorothy Injured In Railroad Accident
The Pocatello Tribune reports Miss Lurie Dorothy, Maud Jeffries, and a 7-year-old daughter were slightly hurt when a drawhead between the tourlet and another car broke as they prepared to alight from passenger train No. The incident occurred near Pocatello while en route to the Jamestown exposition. Mrs Jeffries and daughter remained only lightly scratched and continued on the night train. Dorothy suffered a facial cut needing stitches and was aided by Division Surgeon Wright before continuing south on No. 1.
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The
Pocatello Tribune
Lurie Dorothy
Maud Jeffries
Dorothy
Wright
Reynolds on trial for the Portland killing of Prof Hibbins
Neynolls faces trial in Portland for the death of music teacher Prof George H. Hibbins, allegedly driven by his familiarity with Mrs Neynolds. Reynolds, formerly of Wreewater, pleads emotional insanity as his defense seeks to avoid punishment.
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Neynolls
Hartes HO Reynolds
Wreewater
George H. Hibbins
Portland
Hibbins
Neynolds
Tripl
Reynolds
Popular Al Fray Bonds May Be Sold in Small Blocks
City council considers readvertising a 135000 dollar bond issue to fund levee and city hall work. Banks promise to take bonds, aim is popular sale in small blocks at five percent over twenty years. Readvertisement may occur soon to let local residents invest in city improvements and wheat-crop revenue.
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Pendleton Ie
Preston Parton Milling to ship flour to Vladivostok
The Preston Parton Milling company will ship 500 tons of flour to Vladivostok on October 1, with transfer to a steamer at Seattle awaiting cars. An additional about 2000 tons for Portland and Puget Sound points will be shipped in the near future.
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Russia
Athena
Preston- Parton Milling Company
Vladivostok
Seattle
Portland
Puget Sound
Tragic Double Drowning Near Church of the Angels
In Los Angeles on Sept 17 Mrs Anna Barker wrote a note stating she would drown herself and her baby. She carried the infant to a reservoir behind the Church of the Angels and jumped in. Police found the bodies this morning with no stated motive.
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Galvania
Anna Barker
Church of the Angels
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