Cherry show draws crowds to Cove for King Bing and Queen Anne
Cherries on display attract hundreds in Cove as King Bing and Queen Royal Anne headline a valley event. La Grande and other towns send delegations while Cove Commercial Club orchestrates a full day of sports and attractions around the cherry exhibit.
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Cove
King Bing
Queen Royal Anne
U 1Lon
Grande Ronde
Willamette and
Hogue Stvck Watiers
Cove Commercial Club
Union
Nez Perce to sue U.S. over Wallowa lands claim
In a Lapwal Idaho council the Nez Perce decided to file suit against the United States for 1,000,000 dollars over land in the Wallowa valley formerly occupied by Chief Joseph and his people. They claim reimbursement and threaten the courts to prove their rights despite treaties and executive orders that returned the lands to public domain.
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Spokne
Wash
Pacific Slope
Lapwal
Idaho
Here
Actio
United Statte Ghpp Tion
United States
Joseph
Wallowa Valley
Oregon
Tjndians
Mining lectures planned by Oregon Agricultural College
Prof. Parks of the Oregon Agricultural College announced at the mining congress in Grants Pass that the state school will conduct a winter series of lectures on practical mining in light of recent local discoveries of rich gold and copper ledges.
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C. A. C. Grants Pass
Parks
Oregon Agricultural College
Revolution in Cuba Soon Garibaldi Eyes Cuban Insurrection Lead
Italian leader General Giuseppe Garibaldi said he was invited to Cuba to lead an insurrection as oppression of workers fuels a likely outbreak. In Lostine, the former forester Lacy's home burned yesterday, with losses estimated at $600.
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Sayy
New York
Cuba
Guisseppe Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Lostine
Forester Lacy
Full Control of Plague Declared in New York Plan
New York reports joint action by the U S and city health officials to curb cholera in the east side. Two Italian newsellers will be detained on arrival and passengers held ten days. No new cases at Swinburne Islands. health officers say conditions are generally satisfactory.
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New York
United States
East Aide
Swinburne Islands
Spain denies arrest of French consul at Alciscar
London reports the foreign office says Spain is ignorant of the arrest of M. Boligsant the French consul at Alciscar Morocco by Spanish troops. Paris has not received Spain's explanation or apology and France may demand full clarification.
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London
Foreign Office
France
Spain
M.boligsant
Alciscar
Morocco
Paris
Forest fires threaten timber south of La Grande
Raging fires spread in the government reserve nine miles south of La Grande between Elk Mountain and Kioward Meadows. Bartmas reports describe fierce flames at Elk Mountain foot with wind driving the blaze toward Howard Meadows. Smoke lingered on the southern horizon. no official word yet, but the area remains menacing to local timber. Will Stoddard of Grande Ronde Lumber downplays claims of large spread, noting earlier small blazes were controlled by logging crews.
Richest Man in Theatre Heads for World Tour
James C. Williamson famed as the richest man in world theatre after two weeks in New York renewing ties with actors and managers. The former Wallack’s utility man now controls major Australian theaters and sits in a syndicate managing London houses, with an eight figure fortune. He sails to Europe to complete his 15th world tour.
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New York
Metropolis
James C. Williamson
Europe
Williamson
Wallack
Napoleon
Akustralian
Aso
London
Wisconsin union representatives gather in La Crosse
Representatives of many trades unions from across Wisconsin converge in La Crosse to discuss matters under the state branch of the American Federation, aiming to coordinate activities and address labor concerns.
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la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
American Federation
Labor Convention Opens With Focus on Workingmen’s Act
Labor began its annual convention as sessions continue through the week to conclude all business. The state federation praises the legislature for passing the workingmen's compensation act and other measures benefiting the labor class.
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Labor
State Federation
Judge Pryor Celebrates 83rd Birthday in New York
Judge Roger A. Pryor longtime New York supreme court justice and prominent public figure, received many congratulations on his 83rd birthday. He is among the few surviving generals of the Confederate States Army who served in the Confederate Congress before entering active military service and later practiced law in New York after the war.
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New York
Roger A. Pryor
Supreme Court of
Pryor
Confederate Congress
Society Girls Play Baseball With Boys Who Wear Skirts
Belfield Country Club in Philadelphia staged its annual outdoor season opener pitting society girls against boys in skirts. The teams each scored thirteen runs in full innings with Miss Coralle Peale pitching and Percy Osborn acting as catcher in disguise as Polly. A large crowd enjoyed the playful contest despite the gendered novelty.
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Belfield Country Club
Philadelphia
Evvery
Aso
Coralle Peale
Percy Osborn
Polly
Helen Byana
Administration wool tariff revision faces uncertain passage
The administration wool revision in the Senate aims for a lower rate than some bills but not as low as reciprocity. Senator Brown backs the Canadi an reciprocity bill, citing lumberman Howard Hines’s opposition to Lorimer as a reason to support reform. Brown argues Hines leads a personal attack on Taft, suggesting the measure deserves support from honest men.
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Washington
Senate
Brown
Howard Hines
Chicago
Lorimer
Ginger
Hines
Lumber Lobby
Lumber Combine
Taft
Fine tribute to King D'Oro in Seattle parade
July 19 Seattle crowds greet King Edgar D'Oro as the Golden Potlatch carnival opens downtown. The royal treasure ship arrives this afternoon escorted by six torpedo boat destroyers while Aviator Eugene Ely delivers a formal welcome from a Curtiss hydroplane.
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Seattle
Edgar, D'Oro
Eix
Eugene Ely
Day Tawney Wedding Links Minnesota Political Rivals
Miss Constance Marie Day daughter of Frank A. Day and Everett F. Tawney son of ex Congressmen James A Tawney of Minnesota wed today in Missoula. Day once prominent in Minnesota public life and his rival Congressman Taney were long time political opponents.
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Missoula
Mont
Constance Marie Day
Frank A. Day
Everett F. Tawney
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Day
Taney
Ground Broken for Exposition in San Diego
Ground will be broken this afternoon for San Diego's exposition. John Barrett special envoy of Taft will turn the first spadeful in the city park as ceremonies open with a large military naval and civic parade.
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San Diego
John Barrett
Taft
House Outlines 13 Program For Remainder Of Session
Washington leaders map a 13 point program for the rest of the session. They reject hurried adjournment and vow to stay and finish legislation if Republicans seek compromise. They warn that a Senate veto of passed bills and a president’s veto would waste further time.
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Washington
House
Senate
Anti Horse Thief Association Convention Opens in Kansas and Oklahoma
Arkansas City Kansas July 19 The Anti Horse Thief Association of Kansas and Oklahoma begins its annual convention a notable social force in the region with an estimated 60000 members.
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Arkansas City
Kas
AntiHorse Thief Association of
Kansas
Oklahoma
Mexican Predations Prompt Mexican Complaints
Ambassador Wilson of Mexico City was instructed by the State Department to protest depredations by Mexican liberals in Lower California. American ranches are being raided and owners seek protection.
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Washington
Ambascador Wilson
Mexico City
State Department
California
Canadian Girl Weds in London in Anglo-Canadian Social Circle
London July 19. Miss Nora M Sloy of St. Catharines Ontario wed Captain Vierrille Champions de Crespigny. The bride's parents are Mr and Mrs James A Sloy. The groom is the Boer War veteran son of Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny with noble Norman lineage dating to the Crusades.
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London
Nora M’sloy
Vierrille Champions de Crespigny
James A. MoSloy
St. Catharines
Ontario
Captain de Crespigny
Claude Champion de Crespigny
Normandy
Brittany
Ten Days Legal Visits Rule For Mothers In Law
Magistrate McGuire rules ten days the limit for visits of mothers-in-law after a case where a mother-in-law disturbed domestic peace. He states mothers-in-law are constitutionally bossy and ten days suffices for possession.
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New York
McGuire
Hookworm cases surge in Lamar county Mississippi
In Hattiesburg on July 19 report shows more than 14,000 hookworm cases treated in Lamar county over four weeks under Dr Whitfield assistant director of public health. Entire families are affected.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Lamar County
Whitfield
Johnson Says He Would Fight for England Not U S
New York July 19 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion declares he would not shoulder a gun for the United States but would fight for England and be glad to do it. Critics in New York today echo the London Times remark and Johnson must explain on his return to America.
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New York
America
Jack Johnson
United States
England
London Times
Johnson
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