Hall guilty of land frauds in Oregon case
Former U S district attorney John ny Hall was found guilty on charges of land fraud and conspiracy to delay justice by a federal jury in Portland Oregon. Jurors deliberated about four hours eight ballots were cast before a verdict of guilty was reached. Hall faced a possible fine up to 10000 or two years imprisonment and Judge Hunt granted 60 days for appeal while sentence was expected next week.
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Portland
Ore
Fed
Johnny Hall
United States
Oregon
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Hall
Elt Ramer
Crabtree
Heney
Fight at James Secondary prompts arrests over wife dispute
A melee at a crowd event led to two men being arrested after a fight started when one man accused the other of involvement with his wife. Witnesses identified Miss Webster as the woman escorting the pair. Gass, who used the alias T. O. Wilson, posted bail and faces court. Mrs. Gase, a Seattle social figure, is in California.
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James Seconday
Miss Web
Lost Lives in Buzzard Blizzard Claims Three Boys
Three youths from St. Ignace Michigan perish in a northern blizzard report. George Mallhot, 19, vanished after leaving an ice field. Two younger boys, ages 10 and 12, unpaid from school four miles home, are missing and thought to have died in a snow drift.
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Southern Pacific Sets Meter Cars for Traction Travel
In San Francisco on February the Southern Pacific will replace meter cars with traction travel as directed by officials after the big fire. Local road representatives will oversee the transition to faster, more efficient service.
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United Press
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Minnesota Governor Johnson to Declare Views on National Questions
Chicago sources report that Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota will issue a formal statement Monday or Tuesday revealing his views on national issues and signaling his viability as a Democratic presidential candidate before the Denver convention. A letter from a close friend and Minnesota official conveys the information to Chicago Democrats.
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Chicago
John A Joinson
Minnesota
Denver
Johnson
Millionaire Kills Four Women and Then Himself
Frederick Holmes, a London millionaire, his wife and daughter and two women servants were found dead from bullet wounds. Holmes’ body was found in a wood near the mansion near Henley, and the women were shot through the head, apparently in their sleep. Scotland Yard concluded Holmes killed the women and then killed himself, likely driven by insanity after a grippe attack.
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London
Frederick Holmes
Holmes
Henley
Grippe
Bully for Roosevelt saves 600 at Washington Navy Yard
John Hi Simmering an aged mechanic at the Washington navy yard defied a layoff order and spoke with Secretary Loeb and the president. After a White House call the yard reversed the plan, 600 workers were restored and no additional dismissals were planned.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
John Hi. Simmering
Washington Navy Yard
Simmering
White House
Hoosevelt
Morse to sail for New York amid sudden change of plans
Chariea W. Morse the fallen financier will sail to New York on the Pirenia this afternoon. He had planned to stay in England a week but altered his mind after receiving a message from New York, presumed from his attorney, stating important business back home. Morse was recognized on the Campania by a correspondent just before receiving the message.
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United Press
Liverpool
Chariea W. Morse
New York
Queenstown
England
Week
Campania
America
Failed to Prosecute Law Breakers in Seattle's Past
A 1908 Port-Intelligencer critique argues John F. Miller and Seattle prosecutors ignored privileged offenders from 1891 to 1895. It cites ten prosecutions for privileged violations with zero convictions, highlighting prize fighting, gambling, opium joints, and unlicensed liquor cases under Mayor Ronald and Police Chief Rodgers.
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Kenneth Mackintosh
John F. Miller
Moore
Superior Court
John P. Miller
Ronald
Bolton
Pardy” Rodgers
Chet” Edwards
Seattle
Transcript
J. J. McCarthy
Water Shutoff on Piret Ave to Susan Genses
Water will be shut off Sunday February 9 until 6 p.m. on Piret Avenue to Susan Genses or nearby Bell Street. Local officials warn residents to plan accordingly and expect service disruption in the affected block.
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Piret Av
Veep services at Y W C A led by McMinnville College president
The vesper services at the Y M C A will be conducted tomorrow at 4 p m by President Riley of McMinnville College Oregon.
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Riley
McMinnville College
Oregon
Pacific Coast States Favor Taft in Sentiment Study
A Pacific coast canvass shows Taft leading with about 80 percent support while La Follette and Cannon lag. In Washington and Oregon Taft is the top choice, with Hughes and La Follette gaining some strength amid anti railroads sentiment and Roosevelt loyalties influencing Oregon voters.
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Tacoma
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George M. Trowbridge
Journal
Oregon
LaFollette
Roosevelt
Capt Amundsen to Lecture Here in Seattle
Capt Roald Amundsen the Arctic explorer will visit Seattle and give a lecture at the Moore Theatre on March 20. Arrangements were completed by the local Sons of Norway. He will discuss the northern regions and officials such as Gov Mead and the mayor may attend.
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Roald Amundsen
Seattle
Moore Theatre
Sons of Norway
Capt. Amundsen
Gov. Mead
Defense for Puget Sound
General Murray head of the coast artillery prepares to present fortification plans to House and Senate committees. Coast delegations back the effort to secure appropriations for defense of Puget Sound and San Francisco.
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United Press
Washington
Coast Artillery
Murray
House
Senate
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Engineers to Go on First Boat for Arctic Dredging
The first boat to the Arctic coast this summer will carry a crew of government officials and engineers to dredge the St. Michael canal. The aim is to improve water communication from the port of St. Michael to Alaska’s interior.
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Arctic
St. Michael Canal
St. Michael
Alaska
Doctor Slips into Thirteen Day Sleep in Spokane
Dr W A Egbert a Spokane physician fell unconscious January 26 and awoke February 1 with a blank period of thirteen days while ten doctors examined him. He appeared limp and near death during the sleep and was moved to a downtown hospital after recovery.
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Spokane
W. A. Egbert
Jeep
Egbert
J Pierpont Morgan's Wife Robbed of 20000 in Train Car
Robbery aboard the Independence private car attached to a west bound Southern Pacific train steals jewels and other valuables valued at about 20000 from Mrs. J P Morgan wife of the New York financier and two friends after stops at Beaumont Houston and El Paso police suspect a professional thief aboard the train.
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Independence
J. P. Morgan
New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Mor
Unidentified Man Found Injured After Alley Fall
An unknown man, unconscious in an alley at First and Washington, was jailed for intoxication. Dr. John Hunt reported a fractured skull and arm injury. He was moved to Wayside hospital after revival. police suspect a downstairs fall while intoxicated and expect recovery.
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Washington St
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Wayside
Heiress Weds American
Engagement announced of Mrs. A. W. Walker of Philadelphia to Frederick C. Penfield diplomat author and clubman. Mrs. Walker reportedly worth 40 600 000 in the New York report dated February.
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New York
A. W. Walker
Philadelphia
Frederick C. Penfield
Funeral rites in Lisbon mark royal deaths
In Lisbon the funeral of King Carlos and the crown prince unfolds at St. Vincent's Cathedral with guards, ambassadors, and officials in attendance. The widow and the young King Manuel remain away per custom. Bodies lie in state three days before burial in the pantheon with a royal procession and military honors.
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Carlos
St. Vincent's Cathedral
Manuel
Portugal
Carios
Brotherhood of
Mixericordia
Lot
Luiz
Saint VI
House of Brageanza
May Prosecute Dealers for Violating Law in Tacoma and Portland
Clearings today show Tacoma with $516,749.00 in deals and a balance of $54,379.00 while Portland records $654,218.00 in clearings and a balance of $53,023.00. The note mentions potential prosecutions for law violations by dealers.
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Tacoma
Portland
Suit in Superior Court signals illegal wild duck trade
Game Warden Rief tracks a civil suit between LaConner Meat Co and National Meat Co over 1231 dollars. Officials believe the case masks illegal sale of ducks, with potential warrants forthcoming. The law limits sale to 25 ducks per season, while the bill suggests about 70 ducks were involved.
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Murrer
LaConner Meat Company
Corr
Salvation Army Camp Meeting Opens at City Bar Racks
A Salvation Army camp meeting began last night at 1524 Fifth Avenue. It will run ten days with city ministers lending support in preaching. Evening services start at 7 o'clock, with additional Sunday services at 11 am and 3 pm.
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