Horseman testifies defense in dramatic killing case
George Horseman told circuit court he shot Clarence McBroom in self defense after years of threats and beatings. He described December confrontations at Nelson and subsequent trouble at the schoolhouse on May 16, with Cartwright and McBroom men looming threats as the fight escalated.
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Ile
McBroom
Goold Wiess
George Horseman
Clarence McBroom
Ife
McBbroom
Nelson's
Cartwright
Heppner
Nel- Bon Place
Gilliland
Nelson Place
Gurdane
George
Mr. Bucholtz
Hicks
John McCourt
Horneman
Buholtz
Alex Buholts
J. W. Ray
Ray
William Cartwright
Heppner Reserve
Movements Trigger Wild Trading in Canadian Pacific Stock
New York today saw volatile action as Canadian Pacific surged 10 points in morning trading before settling at 17. The market dipped at open with CP slipping to 156 1 4, then rebounded sharply. All call stocks advanced two to three points amid the erratic session.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
McLean Supports Roosevelt Renomination Stirs GOP Talk
Washington report notes John B. McLean a known Democrat published an editorial calling for Roosevelt's renomination and election. Observers ask if McLean has shifted to the Republican side amid the post editorial in the Washington Post dated September 30.
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Washington
Washington Post
John RB. WeLean
Roosevelt
McLean
Dr Rowland on trial for murder in sensational case
In Raleigh North Carolina on September 30 a leading physician Dr David S Rowland and his widow wife formerly Mrs Lillian Strange of Omaha were charged with murdering her first husband Charles R Strange. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence and the rapid posthumous marriage. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hired counsel for the prosecution.
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Raleigh, N
David S. Rowland
Lillian Strange
Omaha
Ned
Charles R. Strange
Rowland
Strange
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Waymire Denies Extortion Claim In Lane Plot
Belle Waymire, jailed in Portland, says she would have killed Mayor Harry Lane if possible but claims she did not act. She screamed in the mayor's office while powerless to defend herself, while Radding and Mandelay faced court in Portland on extortion charges.
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Portland
Waymire
Vancouver
Radding
Mandelay
Woman in custody after lengthy police talks in Portland
Portland reports Mrs Belle Wayrmire agreeing to waive examination. After hours of police negotiation and a long conference with her attorney she is in the county jail and will proceed to the circuit court for trial.
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Portland
Belle Wayrmire
Elreult
Spokane to build separate exhibit at Seattle fair
Spokane officials expect a Spokane building at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair in Seattle. The Washington legislature allowed counties to levy up to one half mill for exhibit expenses, with Spokane County valued at $60 million able to raise about $20,000. Northern Idaho and northeastern Oregon could subscribe to raise funds for regional representation.
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Spokane
Wash
Seattle
State of Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Roosevelt on McKinley the Memory of a Just President
President Roosevelt praised ex president William McKinley in Canton stating his life bridged public service and private virtue. He urged respect for law and equal mercy toward rich and poor, insisting wealth should condemn wrongdoing and uphold honest conduct. The remarks coincided with a Mississippi River excursion plan.
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Lincoln
Roosevelt L
Canton
Roosevelt
McKinley
Keokuk
Tollows
Rich
Death by Aconite in Genesee Idaho
Tom Mills a 16 year Genesee resident ended his life Saturday by taking aconite. He was seen on the street at 7 pm joking about quitting, and was found dead in his room around 1 am. No reason is known, but it is believed he became discouraged and chose to end his life.
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Genesee
Idaho
Tom Mills
Pioneer Dies in Walla Walla Valley Seat Life
Jacob Kibler a pioneer of the Walla Walla valley died at 87 in a local hospital from a stroke. He arrived in 1858 and took a homestead remaining there until hospitalization. He is survived by a wife and five children. Funeral services were held at Wilbur Memorial M. E. church.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Jacob Kibler
Walla Walla Valley
Kibler
Wilbur Memorial M. BE. Church
Stamford Off Issues Challenge in Flagler Case
Prosecutor Kellogg will not state if he accepts the Standard attorney's challenge to summon Henry Flagler in court to obtain books for dissolution of the suit. He says he will resume where he left off next Thursday.
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New
Yor
Kellogg
Henry Flagler
Murder at Heppner: Webb sought in deadly butcher shop case
A brutal murder in Heppner leaves sheriff Shutt of Morrow County on a hot trail. Webb, a 40 year old Jaspell butcher employee, is the prime suspect, last seen leaving Heppner around 1 a m riding a gray iron horse toward Butter Creek. The motive appears robbery.
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Webb
Jaspell
Shutt
Morrow County
Heppner
Jasper
Butter Creek
Echo
Storm Report From Governor Steamer Aids Safety
A wireless message from the New Pacific coast steamer Governor reports a heavy storm, yet the vessel rides it out without danger as it nears Portland on September 30.
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Portland
Governor
Pinkertons Defraud State Over McParland Bills
Boise reports a Pinkerton scandal detailing James McParland charges to Canyon County for 72 witness days at two dollars each and 500 miles at a quarter mile, totaling 242 dollars. State records show McParland’s overall payments, including wages, reaching 1769.80 dollars.
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Boise
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
James McParland
Pinkertons
Canyon County
McParland
Grain Hauling Near Coombe Canyon Nearly Finished
M. C. Blamont and farmers in the Coombe canyon district eight miles southwest of the city are completing grain hauling this week. The district reports an excellent crop this year and is ahead of other parts of the county in hauling, finishing weeks before the reservation and other wheat belt areas.
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M. C. Blamont
Coombe Canyon
Judge Cake Heads Home After Portland Visit
Judge H. M. Cake of Portland spoke during the political day program at the district fall Saturday afternoon and, after visiting friends in the city, left for his home on the delayed train this afternoon.
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Judge Cake
Portland
H. M. Cake
Umatilla Land Entries Face Possible Federal Probes
United States District Attorney Bristol declines to confirm, but a Washington dispatch says the Portland grand jury will review alleged frauds in entry of Umatilla Indian reservation lands. About 100 entries were cancelled last spring after an agency investigation, with many later refiled. Prosecutions are anticipated when the federal grand jury convenes in Portland.
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United States
Bristol
Umatilla
Washington
Sunday
Oregon Journal
Federal Grand Jury
Portland
Umaculla Reservation
Fulton
General Land Office
General Land Offices
Pentian1
Preachers Not Actors at Methodist Conference in Portland
At the M E conference in Portland Bishop David Moore urged ministers to avoid theatrical methods and to attract congregations with earnest preaching. He will stay in Oregon in October to raise funds for Salem theological college, aiming for 100000 dollars after Friday night’s 80000. The conference granted Swedish American churches voice in the next gathering. Salem will host, with Coos Bay and Marshfield extending invitations.
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M. E
Portland
David Moore
Oregon
Salem Theological College
Salem
Coos Bay
Marshfield
Waymire Denies Blackmail Plot In Mayor Office Visit
Mrs. Belle Waymire, accused of entering Mayor Lane's Portland office to blackmail him, is arrested in Vancouver and denies any such plan. She says she can prove no plot and that neither she nor her alleged accomplices are guilty. L. L. Mandelay and E. E. Radding, held for bond, await District Attorney Manning's inquiry.
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Belle Waymire
Sherty
Manning
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