Leave The State to Itself
James Hill told guests at the Arlington club in Portland that Northwest Oregon must look elsewhere for railroad relief. He supported development of the Great Northern and said he was against state built railroads except when conditions make it necessary. He expressed confidence in Portland and Oregon as a wheat producer and noted his duties lie in expanding the Great Northern.
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Portland
Jane
James Hill
Oregon
Central Oregon
Arlington Club
Great Northern
Special Session Called in Seattle on June 23
Governor signs a proclamation for an extraordinary legislative session at 2 pm on June 23 to review the report of the committee investigating state offices. He cites disclosures in the Adjutant General's office and says action may follow. Attorney General Hell will not issue the proclamation until after a conference this afternoon.
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Tion
Govenor
Undater
Hell
Govenor Hay
Adjutant General's Office
Seven year old girl burns from sulphur watch accident
A seven year old girl in San Francisco suffered severe burns over her body while alone at home playing with sulphur watches. Her dress caught fire and she endured agonies as flames spread across her clothing.
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San Francisco
Elsl
Life and Love Sacrifice Highlighted in Local Tribute
A reflective line notes life being consumed in love's sacrifice while acknowledging that support arises from caring actions.
IOAN VILLAGE WIPED OUT BY MONSTER SLIDE FROM MOUNTAIN
Roosevelt Idaho reports a massive land slide three miles long and two hundred feet wide that dammed Mule creek near Thunder Mountain. The town of Roosevelt, a mining settlement on Short creek, is largely washed away and buildings float as the slide cascades from the Caswell and Current placer claims toward Monumental river. No deaths reported.
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Ioan
Roosevelt
Thunder Mountain
Idaho
Mule Creek
Short Creek
Caswell
Monumental River
Vaudeville Changes at the Scenic Tonight
Acts at the Scenic change tonight include Bill Hall and Jennie Coburn in A Servant in the Family with Coburn doing the coon part. Mrs DeFoggy debuts a new routine. Audiences praised The Swede from last night as superb and another strong program is promised.
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Bill” Hall
Jennie Coburn
Jennie Cobourn
Circus 18 Comes to La Grande July 7
Circus Hagenbeck Wallace announces shows in La Grande on July 7 with advance efforts focused on securing local water rights from Water Superintendent Giliai. The act represents an early season visit for the area’s circus circuit.
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Giliai
Striking Transit Workers Spark Philadelphia Riots
Philadelphia trains halted as subway and elevated workers join the strike. Rioting surged in Kensington with a sailors versus police clash after navy men yelled scab at motormen. Three hundred riot victims reported in hospitals as special police rushed elevated platforms.
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Kensington
League Island Navy Yard
Sth
69Th Streets
Navy
Thousands at fair yesterday. ball game opens today
Seattle officials report 90 000 paid admissions on opening day with 17 192 attendees yesterday. Today’s program features a baseball game at the stadium between Mountain and Coast artillery teams as part of athletic events at the exposition.
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Mountain
Coast Artillery
Adjourning Court For Plea Plea By Committee Improves Subscription
A city committee touring for a celebration fund sought an adjournment to hear pleadings. Attorneys Finn and Cochran argued a case. Judge Knowles denied the out of court papers but invited amendment. The judge’s name now appears on the subscription list.
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Court House
Finn
Cochran
Knowles
Sensational Jailbreak frees prisoner in Elgin
A dramatic escape occurred in Elgin when friends of Fred Wisdom, jailed on horse theft charges in Baker county, broke the jail lock from outside sometime last night. Sheriff Rand of Baker county was notified but officials deemed recapture not worth effort.
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Elgin
Fred Wisdom
Indian Creek
Baker County
Wisdom
Rand
Ran
Union County
Local Lady Ald to Mrs Benson
Mrs A T Hill of this city has been named special assistant to Mrs Governor Frank Benson for Dedication Day of the Oregon building at the Seattle A Y P on June 18. The honor comes with a personal letter from Mrs Benson and lasts one day amid Northwest political social events.
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A. T. Hill
Gover
Frank Benson
Oregon
Seattle A-Y-P
Northwest
Wilson Pleads Guilty and Pays Fine in Local Case
C. W. Wilton, accused of swindling locals, pleaded guilty before the circuit court. He was fined $6 and, considering 38 days already served, a youthful good record, and prior conduct, received a reduced sentence with a firm warning.
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C. W. Wilton
Wilson
Advertising Pause Sparks Vacation Plans
In a brief exchange at First Business Man and Second Business Man discuss taking a vacation this year. The second business man suggests stopping advertising for a month to conserve funds and test impact.
Council delays ward seat bids as residents seek two candidates
Last night the council received petitions from Fourth Ward residents urging Jeff Bull and C J Vandepoel to fill the vacancy caused by G M Curtiss resignation. They deferred action, while routine business and officer reports were reviewed. May saw five arrests and fines totaling 589 dollars. J L Murs won the contract to build cement walks around the courthouse for 299 dollars.
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Jeff Bull
C. J. Vandepoel
G. M. Curtiss
J. L. Murs
Roosevelt party departs Nairobi for Mijabe visit
In Nairobi the party led by Roosevelt travels by train to Mijabe four miles northwest to inspect the American mission. After a pause, they will continue by caravan toward South.
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Nairobi
Roosevelt
Mijabe
Soorthwest
Tasperty
Sottk
Taking pleasures as they come is happiness
Short aphorism notes that happiness lies in accepting pleasures as they arise rather than pursuing them through constant effort or misery.
Excursion Plans Discussed For Fourth of July
J H W O Neill to meet with Commercial club and celebration committee to discuss Wallowa county excursions on the Fourth. Difficulty with O R N for equipment noted but hope rises with Mr O Neill visit. Committee plans to buy a large canvas top rather than an arbor for the exercises, with the canvas to be ordered tonight.
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J. HW. O'Neill
Commercial Club
Wallowa County
Mr. O'Neill
the Observer
Dynamite Accident Claims Lumber Camp Worker
Dynamite exploded while a worker named Joe Vurtelany attempted to reposition a blast on the spur line near the George Palmer Lumber camp. The blast killed him. funeral held at Elio with no known relatives. He was about 40 and known as Dynamite Joe among workmen.
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Joe Vurtelany
George Palmer
Vartelany
Elio
Dynamite Joe
Nothhing
Ste
McCloud Strike Riot in California T
Governor receives one militia dispatch from Adjutant General Lauck amid riotous Italian lumber strikers in the McCloud district. A distant report from Dunymutr 500 miles away notes thick rumors of mobilization. Troops have a hundred thousand dollars at their disposal to quell the disturbance.
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Sacramento
Govenor Gillett
Lauck
McCloud
Dunymutr
Bonner Trampled by Horse in San Francisco Daybreak Incident
Laundry wagon driver Andrew Bonner was fatally trampled by his own horse at 6 am in San Francisco after feeding the animal. His wife, startled by screams, found him beneath the horse near their home. he died later at a hospital.
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San Francisco
Andrew Bonner
Bonner
Keep Oregon Money Local Through Life Insurance
Article urges Oregonians to buy life insurance from home companies to keep funds in Oregon. It cites statements on premiums sent out of state and argues centralization of insurance assets fuels New York’s financial power. Mentions Home Office Corbett Ridge Portland and company leaders.
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Oregon
A. Kozer
Salem
Wisconsin
New York
Corbett Ridg
Portland
A. L. Mills
L. Samuels
Clarence 8. Samuels
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Scenic Theatre
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la Grande
Philadelphia
Ald
Benson
City Council
McLoud
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