Confession of Adams Read In Spokane Court
The confession of Steve Adams was read to the jury after his February 1906 arrest. Pinkerton detective James McPartland secured the confession, described as almost romantic in its trail of blood. Warden Whitney testified Adams claimed the killings of Boyle and Tyler were justifiable and that Tyler was kept prisoner until reaching a certain point before he was shot.
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Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Rathdrum
Steve Adams
James McPartland
Pinkerton
Adams
Wood
MacPartland
Darrow
Thomas
Fred Tyler
Wells
Colorado
Haywood and Pettibone
Whitney
Boise
Boyle
Tyler
Newt Glover
Alva Mason
McPartland
Coal Load Progress Brightens Supply Outlook
The coal situation shows improvement with 17 cars on the track Tuesday ready for unloading. Five teams hauled coal, aided by fine weather. Eight teams led and fourteen stood in line at one time, while many delayed winter stockpiles.
Sewer System At Risk After River-Bed Pipe Burst
Captain Thomas warns a major sewer break near the river may clog the system within days. He cites $10,000 damage already, $2,500 repair needs, and potential total losses up to $20,000 if not fixed immediately. Hugh Chisholm and Mr. Miller investigated the site. city officials reportedly unaware.
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Thomas
Hugh Chisholm
Mr. Miller
Princess Victoria Runs Aground Near Kel lett Bluff
Victoria reports the steamship Princess Victoria ran aground near Kellett bluff with the bow high and forward holds filling with water. Captain Griffin notes the Indrabell steamer was close by during the incident.
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Victoria
Princess Victoria
Indrabells
Kellett Bluff
Griffin
Wanted in Oregon by United States Officials
Horace C. Mac Kinley, sought in Oregon land fraud trials, escaped custody in Mukden after arrest by Manchurian authorities. China seeks recapture and extradition cooperation without a treaty, jeopardizing the first such attempt by Americans fleeing to China.
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Oregon
United States
Pekin
Horace C. MacKinley
Mukden
America
McKinley
China
Miner wages in transit lost near Cookesdale stage line
Checks and currency totaling $22,000 to pay Carbon Coal & Coke miners at Cookesdale vanished yesterday afternoon in a stage ride from the railroad station to the camp. Driver Charles Macomber is arrested on suspicion and says he knows nothing of the money, which was carelessly mixed with other express matter.
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Trinidad
Col
Carbon Coal & Coke Company
Cookesdale
Charles Macomber
Refrigerators Do Not Arrive Promptly Despite Promises
Local fruit shippers faced delayed relief as promises by Superintendent J L DeForce and Agent Ryerson to deliver twenty refrigerated cars by Tuesday failed to materialize. Officials claimed cars passed Trout Creek Sunday and would reach North Yakima by Wednesday, but reports showed no arrival and warehouses remained full with fruit, risking ongoing losses.
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N. P
Ryerson
J. L. DeForce
Trout Creek
North Yakima
Here
The
Herald
Harriman Declares Inter State Commission Has No Power
E H Harriman argues in a brief filed by his counsel that questions asked by the interstate commerce commission do not relate to interstate commerce and seek to force disclosure of transactions beyond constitutional remedy. The brief contends the commission lacks powers beyond those granted by the 1887 act and its amendments and cites upcoming court hearings.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Lovett
Harriman
Hough
United States Circuit Court
Commission
Congress of the United States
Congress
Hop Market Holds Steady Amid Shipping and Cash Struggles
The Oregon hop market stalls as East banks refuse paper for drafts and brewers lack cash. Traders seek workarounds like express transport while prices ease. A few sales emerge, 155 bales at 5.5 cents and 400 bales at 6.25 cents, both lower quality.
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Oregon
Navy patient regains health after skull fracture surgery
Richard Sanger of Baltimore was unconscious eleven days after a tree fell on him. Surgeons performed a remarkable operation placing gold leaf between brain coverings and brain tissue. He is recovering and will carry the leaf in his head as part of the treatment.
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Baltimore
Navy
Richard Sanger
Coal strike halts Yakima mining activity spreads unrest
J J Hughes returned from Carbonado with a large consignment for Yakima firms as Wilkeson miners walk out. About 400 men from Wilkeson planned to march to Carbonado to press for full shift pay from entry to exit, while mine owners threaten mine closures and control of foremen.
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Wilkeson
Carbonado
Brothers to Gather for Thanksgiving Reunion
Vive Brothers visit relatives on Tuesday with Mr and Mrs John McClure and Mrs McKinney. Mr McClure plans a Thanksgiving reunion with his five brothers.
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John McClure
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Warden Whitney
Yakima
Tetreau
Merwin
Frank
A Ty Ais Yakima
Inuin Ar Bae Yakima Mineral Springs CO
Trent-Raynor Co
South First Street
National Raat
U. S
Savings Department
W. M. Ladd
W. L. Steinweg
Charles Carpenter
A. B. Cline
C. R. Donovan
Uncle Sam
Interstate Commission
New York
E. H. Harriman
Hughes
J. J. Hughes
Hughes & DeKay
Vive Brothers
Mitchell& Lewis
Wis
Mitchell
Wyman & Sheldon
North First St
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