Passion Play Tourists Surrounded by Water at Oberramagna
Munich reports Oberramagna cut off by floods. Six hundred strangers, including three hundred Americans, witness the passion play as lower streets fill with water though hotels sit on high ground. Upper Bavaria flooded, Alps snow melting raises flood risk. similar inundations reach Servia and Belgium with towns submerged and deaths reported.
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Oberramagna
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Corvallis Marked by Jubilant Oregon Agricultural College Jubilee
Corvallis June 14 The quarter century celebration of the Oregon Agricultural College concluded with a banquet for prominent guests and a flawless program. W W Cotton arrived with his wife for the festivities as board of regents members attended. Alumni Association incorporation and debates over dropping agricultural from the name dominated discussions while officers were elected: Ed Aldrich president Arthur Douknet vice president Allie Edwards secretary and John Allen treasurer.
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Alumni Association
Board of Regents
Ed Aldrich
Pendleton
Arthur Douknet
Corvallia
Aliie Edwarda
John Allen
Corvallis
Senate approves debt issuance rider for reclamation projects
Washington June 15 the senate adopted a bill to authorize certificates of indebtedness totaling 30 006 000 to complete reclamation projects as a rider in the administration land withdrawal measure Only Burton Gallinger and Kean voted against Will Pass The senate leadership said statehood passage is assured this session but no action on the postal savings bank conference report For the railroad bill the conference report likely will not be called up today due to Elkins absence from illness
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Washington
Senate
Postal Savings Bank
Elkins
Healey Nominated as Portland Land Office Register
President Taft sent in the nomination of Henry F. Healey to succeed C B A Merrick as Register of the Portland Land Office. Ballinger noted Merrick could be relieved to take a post office assignment, avoiding the need to extend his term or close the office.
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Senate
Taft
Henry F. Healey
Portland Land Office
C. B A. Merrick
Ballinger
Benate
Merrick
Regime Land Office
Hill Denies Laying Off Construction Forces
St Paul June 15 President L W Hill of the Great Northern Railway Company denied reports that the railroad began retrenchment by laying off men in construction work.
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St. Paul
L. W. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
Great Northern
Sports score roundup from Chicago Portland Tacoma items
Chicago figures show June 15 to September 90s metrics with 92-8 and 90 readings. Portland club results include Bluestein 82-83 and Turkish 78-79 with valley 80-81. Tacoma notes Wheat is unchanged as of June 15.
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Tacoma
Official Call of the National Irrigation Congress Issued
Pueblo Colo June 15 With the fourfold object to save the forests store the floods reclaim the deserts and make homes on the lands the eighteenth national Irrigation congress will convene at Pueblo September 24 and continue its sessions until September 30 The call says the greatest economic industrial development agency in our nation the congress has for the four objects to save the forest store the floods reclaim the deserts and make homes on the land We point with pride to the empire we are building in the Great American Desert Our hearts are gladdened at the high type of citizenship which is developing together with the more rational and scientific utilization of our resources The increased cost of living is not a bugbear when compared with the increased production fostered by the irrigation congress The great work thus far accomplished is but the beginning Irrigation drainage forestry deep waterways all present big questions Great minds agree on their importance though differing as to their solution They are being solved in the congress forum where there are equal rights to all and special privileges to continued on page 12
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Pueblo
Colo
National Irrigation Con-Crewe
Congress
Great American Desert
Irrigation Congress
Airship Mail Route Proposal Considered by Congress
Washington June 15 Represent ative Shepard of Texas introduced a resolution directing the postmaster general to study the practicability and cost of an airship or airplane mail route between Washington and suitable points for experiments. Reports due at the next Congress session in December to determine if aerial navigation can speed mail.
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Washington
Shepard
Texas
Congress
Rules Committee
Fight Will Be Stopped In Jeffries Johnson Match
Attorney General Webb reports Governor Gillette ordered the stop of the Jeffries Johnson fight and to take immediate action. Promoters Rickard and Gleason say they will comply and may move the bout to Ely or Reno Nevada or Salt Lake City.
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Cal
Webb
Gillette
James W. Gillette
Nevada
Rickard
Gleason
Ely
Reno
Salt Lake
World's Missionary Conference Opens Work In Edinburg
Delegates at the new world missionary conference began serious sessions after yesterday's organization. John R. Mott of New York presented the committee's report on spreading the gospel to the non Christian world.
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Edinburg
John R. Mott
New York
Twelve Austrian laborers burned to death at Falls View
Twelve Austrian laborers identified by numbers died when their shacks at Falls View near Niagara Falls burned last night. A man a woman and a child also perished or were gravely injured as the blaze spread rapidly through the workers housing used for power development work.
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Falls View
Here
Murderer Ike Harold Captured Near Lake View
Klamath Falls Oregon June 15 Ike Harold who shot Kid Herbert and Walter Newell two young sheep men was captured near Lake View six miles from the scene last night by Deputy Sheriff Charles Arthur and Creed McKenzie after eight shots fired wounded Harold in the leg He confessed to his captors and was taken to Lake View for a preliminary hearing tomorrow Lakeview Oregon June 14 a telephoned message from the scene of the crime from Herbert Newell one of the murdered brothers describes the killings and Harold’s role and notes Walter’s fate and the attempt to aid his comrade before dying
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Ike Harold
Kid Herbert
Walter Newell
Lake View
Charles Arthur
Creed McKenzie
Harold
Lakeview
Herbert Newell
Ive Torrold
Newell
Ike Harrold
Oregon Episcopal convention closes day with talks and plans
The 22d annual Oregon Episcopal convention met at St Marys church with delegates arriving by train and touring the city. A paper by Dr Rosenmueller of Astoria was read, missionary meetings were held, and a new diocesan statements tenets may be adopted after debate. Delegates will be elected for the Cincinnati general convention next October. Circuit court adjourned to clear the docket with several cases disposed of and others set for trial amid ongoing pleadings and continuances.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Oregon
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Albert Emmons
Kailee
Harry Stam
Submarine Grampus and Pille Begin Pacific Ocean Voyage
Vallejo California June 15 Starting at the Mare Island navy yard today the submarines Grampus and Pille began the first ocean voyage ever attempted by boats of their kind on the Pacific coast Their destination is San Diego The tug Fortune will accompany them as will the collier Justine.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Grampus and
Pille
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Fortune
Justine
Mammoth cave discovery aids November assembly nominees
Jackson county reports a newly discovered mammoth cave that may serve as a landmark for the assembly nominees next November. A scow with 22 head of cattle capsized near Marchefield eight drowned and the remaining fourteen swam to shore.
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Jackson County
Assembly
Marchefield
Formal Opening of Hotel Osburn a Success
The new Hotel Osburn, open nearly a month, held a formal opening last night inviting the public. A grand march led the festivities, with dancing in the dining room and light punch on the east balcony. Visitors toured the building and praised the luxurious furnishings, especially the parlor, tea room, dining room, and grill. The three floors of sleeping rooms impressed many, and the hotel is already financially solid as Eugene’s finest outside Portland, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Osburn’s leadership.
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W. F. Osburn
5. K. Munro
Foyt
Eugene
Portland
Hartog Sails to Rotterdam to Rejoin Hartog & Fessel
John H. Hartog, former Eugene Commercial Club manager, leaves Oregon with his two daughters for Rotterdam to rejoin Hartog & Fessel, a firm founded in 1783 that was a pioneer American packing house importer and held a German government meat contract. Hartog came to America at eighteen to work with Armour & Co.
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John H. Hartog
Eugene Commercial Club
Oregon
United States
Rotterdam
Hartog & Fessel
Hartog
America
Armour & Co
Chicago
Mrs C M Collier Seeks School Director Nomination
A petition circulates in the city urging Mrs. C M Collier to enter the school director race against R McMurphey who has accepted the nomination. Collier previously served a full term on the board and is urged by friends for her prior good work. Election is next Monday, with a separate vote on purchasing the Osburn property beside the high school for more play space.
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C. M. Collier
R. McMurphey
Osburn
United Wireless Officers Arrested in Mail Fraud Case
New York June 15 President Wilson and Vice President Bogart of United Wireless Telegraph Company were taken into custody at the company offices to answer charges of the misuse of the mails.
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New York
Wilson
Bogart
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Canton Streets With Poetic Names Reflect Local Spirit
In Canton China readers note streets bearing poetic titles such as Benevolence Peace A Cloud Longevity Early Bestowed Blessings Everlasting Love One Hundred Grandsons and Refreshing Ninefold Brightness reflecting local cultural naming traditions.
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China
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Wellington Waddle
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Sunset Lumber Company
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