Walsh aviator reaches nerve essential qualification
Charles F. Walsh arrives in La Grande fresh from Moscow Idaho where crowds witnessed his July 4 flight. He plans flights at 10 to 20 minutes each from the ball grounds tomorrow and Sunday at 10 30 a m and 2 p m carrying the audience low to the ground for clear viewing. Walsh describes nerve as essential and notes his machine, a Curtiss Farman combination with Walsh devices, offers enhanced control and lifting power.
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Moscow
Chas. FP. Walsh
la Grande
Charles F. Walsh
Idaho
Roosevelt
Mr. Walsh
Walsh
Curtiss
Farman
Ely
Baker
Final decision on 1912 bowling tourney location
Chicago on July 7 hosts a meeting of the American Bowling Congress executive committee to decide where the 1912 tourney will be held. Chicago is favored if the required guarantee fund can be raised without hitch.
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Chicago
American Bowling Congress
Heat Wave Toll Rises Across Cities With Breezes Shifting
New York reports ten additional heat deaths by 1 PM amid a nationwide toll of 158. Boston records ten deaths from the heat with many others in Philadelphia and Baltimore also listed. Cooling southeast winds ease the agony as Washington forecasts cooler conditions tonight and Saturday. Chicago notes no relief as temperatures remain high.
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New York
Boston
Weather Bureau
Washington
Sunday Free Day at Chautauqua
The Chautauqua program offers a free Sunday for all with picnic dinners. Rev Dr Gillilan of the Methodist Episcopal church speaks at 11 AM and Rev Dr Seemann of the Presbyterian church speaks in the evening. The event aims to boost attendance for next year as the tented city expands at the park.
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Chautauqua
Gillilan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Seemann
Presbyterian Church
Chastat Under Cloud Inquiry Sparks Alaska Land Scrutiny
Miss M F Abbott reports a postscript to a Ballinger letter claiming Richard Ryan of the Guggenheims sought Controller Bay coal rights with Charles Taft facilitating the move. President knew of the talks but objections were reportedly avoided, prompting an official investigation.
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Girl
Guggenheims
Oy Holdings
Qala
Washington
Charles Taft
Morgan-Guggenheim
Controller Bay
M. F. Abbott
Richard Ryan
Guggenheima
Ryan
Ballinger
Charles
College Swimmers to Compete at Sheepshead Bay
New York July 7 outdoor championships of the Intercollegiate Swimming Association will be held at Sheepshead Bay tomorrow. Ten colleges including Harvard Yale Cornell Princeton and other major schools of the era will be represented in the events.
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New York
Intercollegiate Swimming Association
Shepshead Bay
Harvard
Yale
Cornell
Princeton
Santa Rosa Run Aground Off California Coast
A 200 aboard steamer Santa Rosa with 290 passengers is reported on rocks between Point Conception and Argualio. No leaks, all passengers safe. Two lumber schooners and an oil steamer stand by, with Curaca ferrying passengers to Los Angeles as crews attempt to pull her clear at high tide amid dense fog.
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San Francisco
Marine Exchange
Santa Rosa
Point Conception
Arguallo
San Diego
United States
Point Loma
Curaca
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Impromptu Program Rescues Chautauqua Night
An initial obstacle to the Chautauqua week was removed when word from Boise arrived that comedian De Witt Miller is ill. Charles F. Walsh the aviator and Walter M. Pierce will speak at the park tonight with others taking the stage to ensure a quality program.
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la Grande
Boise
de Witt Miller
Charles F. Walsh
Walter M. Pierce
Walsh
Pierce
National teachers convene in San Francisco for N E A meet
San Francisco hosts the forty ninth annual National Educational Association convention with about 30000 delegates from kindergarten to university. Officials say attendance records will likely be broken as delegates flood the city. The national headquarters open at the St Francis hotel, committees meet ahead of the opening session at the Greek Theater UC. Governors, mayors and university president prepare welcomes for the Monday start.
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Nin
Elmer B. Brown
United States
Old Order
Tilmore
New York
National Council
San Francisco
Cal
National Educational Association
St. Francia
Irwin Shepard
Winona
N. BE. A
University of California
Johnson
California
McCarthy
Wheeler
University of Califor
Portland man shoots wife then commits suicide
In Portland on July 7 a man, enraged by a comparison to his wife’s former husband Christopher Darrow, aged 45, shot and fatally wounded her before taking his own life at their Northrup Street home. A three year old son witnessed the tragedy as police arrived. the wife is reported to die.
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Portland
Christopher Darrow
Northrup Street
Regatta Opens in Portland With Vancouver and Victoria Rowers
The North Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen launches its annual two day regatta in Portland Oregon. The program includes senior and junior singles doubles and a four oared event on a 1.5 mile straight course. Top entries from Vancouver and Victoria add international flavor.
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Portland
Ore
North Pacific Association of Amateur
Vancouver
Victoria
European Att Hage Wins Nine Lap 90 Mile Race
Andre Beaumont flying as a French Army entry tied the last lap from Calais to Vincennes in three hours 25 minutes. Conneau posted a lap time of 58 hours 8 minutes 64 seconds with a total flying time of 23 hours 22 minutes 89 seconds. The event awarded over 50 000 dollars in prizes, including 40 000 from Le Journal de Paris Vidaret won the last stage Calais to Vincennes Garros placed second overall.
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Paria
Vonnsay
Andre Beaumont
Calais
Vincennes
Milles
Conneau
Paris Journal
Vidaret
Garros
Royal Tour Plans From Windsor Through Ireland Wales and Scotland
King and Queen depart Windsor after coronation ceremonies on a royal tour lasting through the month. Ireland trip covers Dublin area for four days, then Wales investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon castle, followed by Scotland. Rail precautions include pilot engine and expert staff to ensure safety along routes.
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London
Windsor
Ireland
Dublin
Cove Hosts La Grande Ball Team Day
Cove plans a July 19 event featuring the La Grande ball team to combine baseball with festivities. The locals expect a day of sport and entertainment as the Cove cherries are showcased and a game is played.
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Cove
Riley Evening by Judge Flenner at Chautauqua Grounds
James Whitcomb Riley materializes at the Chautauqua grounds next Monday evening with Judge J. D. Flenner delivering a Riley program. Prominent supporters in the state include Senator Borah and Professor Adrian praising the event as a Riley hour that will be pleasant and instructive.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Senator Borah
Idaho
Adrian
Ers’ Institute
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