Prisoners Escape From County Jail By Wall Breach
Two county jail prisoners charged with forgery broke their fetters around 11 pm and vanished by noon with a wall and cell door trick. Brown and Connerty are named as suspects, with Brown linked to a Dillon Montana forgery and Connerty to a North Powder case. A posse pursues the fugitives.
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Uberty
Ronde Valley
Brown
Dillon
Mont
C. P. Dunn
Connerty
North Powder
Baker City Wins Permanent Cup Ownership
La Grande has no claim to the cup won at the Eastern Oregon track meet. W L Hayward of Eugene indicates the cup is a permanent gift to Baker City, despite La Grande's belief it must be defended. He discusses presenting the cup in Pendleton and hints at movings toward an interscholastic meet at Eugene next year.
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Oregon
Baker City
la Grande
W. L. Hayward
Eugene
Hayward
Pendleton
Union Triumphs Over Cove In Noon Baseball Clash
Union defeated Cove at noon as Cove led 7 to 2 through eight innings. Union rallied in the ninth inning to swing momentum and clinch the win.
Joseph Will Celebrate at Wallowa Lake Event
Joseph leads a three day celebration at Wallowa lake with a natal day, entertainment, and a Sunday religious service. A large tented crowd is expected, speakers are secured, and the committee aims to make the event the best in Wallowa county history.
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Joseph
Wallowa Lake
Wallowa County
Infant Spirit of Leland Passes At Four
The Spirit of Leland infant son of Gilbert White and nephew of Edward W Kammerer died. Funeral services will be from the Kammerer home Sunday at 3 pm. The mother had died earlier.
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Leland
Gilbert White
Edward W. Kammerer
Washington Street
Great Beyond
Kammerer
Cherry Show Planned for Cove in July
Union June 4. A movement to hold a Cove cherry show between July 10 and 20 is led by Stackland brothers Judd Geer J M Gelder George Thomas Joe Lantz and Joe Ingram. Cove cherries have won gold at St Louis Portland Seattle fairs and placed second at the Pan American exposition reflecting strong race to showcase the variety. About twenty carloads are to be shipped out of the country this year making the show essential for proper exploitation.
Confederate Memorial Day Observed Across Southern States
A June 3 observance marks Jefferson Davis birthday as a legal holiday in Georgia and several deep south states. Louisiana honors Confederate Memorial Day. Virginia holds patriotic school exercises to mark the anniversary.
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Atlanta
Dixie
Jefferson Davis
Confederates States of America
Kentucky
Davis
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Louisiana
Virginia
Bitter Struggle Grows Over Rail Rate Clash
New York reports mounting interest as the government and railroads contend over a rate increase. The Railroad Business Association will meet next Monday at the Belmont Hotel to discuss plans to aid railroads and prevent cancellation orders for equipment. Officials say without an increase, planned improvements and added equipment cannot be realized.
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New York
Belmont Hotel
Railroad Business Association
Government Army Loses Again at Rama
Bluefields on June 4 reports administration troops routed at Rama with about 100 killed. The clash boosts prospects of United States recognition for the revolutionary government led by Wstrada.
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Bluefields
Administration
Rama
Unid
Wstrada
Second Day of Stock Show Ails the First in Splendor
Union June 4 The second day of the Union Stock Show drew large crowds despite winds. Blue ribbons were awarded from 300 entries after late judging. Winners in racing and harness events included L Manchester and Joseph Spain in the dash, Arch Spain and Ralph Hutchinson in hurdles, G S Levy and Will Youel in harness prizes, with additional roading and tandem honors going to Union entrants.
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Union
North Powder
Corey Hall
L. Manchester
Joseph Spain
W. 4. Townley
Hartt& Hurdle
Arch Spain
Erman
Ralph Hutchinson
Bshetlands
Levy
Will Youel
Joe Woody
la Grande
Duncan McDonald
Alicel
Team Roadsters
Stewart
Bert Woods
Higin
Gentimen
M. K. Hall
Gup Levy
John P
F. W. Talmage
Baker City
Woman's Cigarette Sparks Chafey Fire Ruins Town
A flicked lighted cigarette into sawdust started a blaze at a Chafey dance hall, leaving the town in ruins. The fire, reported from Reno on June 4, involves several eastern women who were visiting to see the sights.
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Reno
Nev
Chafey
Men Build Cities Through Right Kind Of Men In Union County
Postmaster Davis of Union argues cities grow from capable people, not just resources. He cites Oregon’s Union and Wallowa counties, urging local workers to unite, push, and attract newcomers and investment for growth. He warns selfish individuals harm communities and urges residents to seize opportunity.
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Postmaster Davis
Union
la ‘Iande
Davis
Middle West
Union County
Wallowa
Oregon
Pendleton Wins State Debate In Eugene
In the final high school debate for the state championship Pendleton defeated Eugene by a unanimous decision under University of Oregon auspices. La Grande had the strongest showing outside Pendleton, illustrating regional standings in Oregon.
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Eugene
University of Oregon
Pendleton
Taft Arrives in Ada to Speak at Ohio Northern University
President Taft arrived in Ada on June 4 and delivered the closing address at Ohio Northern University, the first sitting president to address the campus. He will then travel to Detroit for a speech before the Detroit Board of Trade, with plans to unveil a monument to Gen. Custer in Monroe, Michigan tomorrow.
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Ohio Northern University
Taft
William McKinley
Ohio
Detroit
Thetroit Board of Trade
Gen. Custer
Monroe
Mich
La Grande Delegation Praises Union Visit and Band
La Grande patrons praised Union hosting after an excursion train visit. The La Grande band energized the trip with a Hot Lake performance and lively reception. The Observer boosted rapid news delivery, printing a twelve page issue and delivering by car 18 miles for supper readers.
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la Grande
Union
Hot Lake
Observer
Oregon
Cove
Elgin
Chinese Clans Create Panic Across Nations
Reports describe rising alarm as Chinese clans spark widespread unease guiding Americans toward sea ports with enhanced protection measures. Authorities monitor tensions while communities brace for potential clashes and security reassessments.
Foreigners Ordered to Leave China Amid Rising Uprising
Dated Pekin June 4 reports Chinese troops rushing from Shanghai toward Nankin as revolutionary groups gain arms from foreign sources. The interior warns of widespread revolt worse than the Boxer uprising with thousands enlisting and foreigners urged to evacuate seaports and prepare to embark at a moment’s notice. The rebellion aims to expel foreigners and topple the Manchu dynasty, with seaport towns crowding for safety.
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Pekin
China
Shanghai
Nankin
Nuhan
Large Salmon Run Surges Along Columbia Willamette Rivers
Spokane reports a historic salmon run with ten thousand men and 4.5 million dollars in gear operating along the Columbia Willamette and Clackamas rivers as Oregon and Washington end a years long dispute. The May 1 season opens amid enforcement with patrol boats and Saturday evening fishing bans. Washington rules do not cover Willamette and Clackamas, which were closed March 1 to May 1 to honor state authorities.
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Spokane
Wash
Columbia
Willamette
Oregon
McAlwater
Clackamas
Draymen Oppose Strike with Import Breakers Redux
The Draymen's association says it wants import strike breakers to counter a teamsters strike in Portland on June 4. Both sides claim victory but no serious tally signals which side is stronger.
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Portland
Draymen’s Association
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Baker
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Ada
Wiliam H. Taft
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