Eastern Oregon Horse Show Aces Crowd and Prizes
N K West and aides hosted a record horse show in Eastern Oregon with 75 horses valued from 200 to 2000 dollars. Dr James Withycombe judged stock as crowds of about 5000 lined Adams avenue for the parade and awards.
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N. K. West
James Withycombe
Oregon
Adams Avenue
Adame Ave
Adams
Main
Depot
Adama
la Grande Band
United States Experiment Station
Cor- Vallis
Mira Glenn
Mia
Herman Siegrist
Desert crossing trials reach elephant country
News from the frontier describes long delays and hardships as travelers approach desert crossings. Horses faltered while a caravan slowly advances toward a distant elephant country, with spirits high despite fatigue and danger.
Farmers County Union Meeting Attends Rose Show Parade
The Farmers County Union holds a morning local meeting at 10 o clock in La Grande with business y items then convenes the county session at 1 30 PM. Members attend the rose show parade before resuming. They plan to buy grain sacks and other goods in bulk to gain quantity discounts this year.
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la Grande
County Union
Calhoun Afraid to Testify Says Prosecutor
San Francisco prosecutor says Patrick Calhoun avoids testifying in bribery case. Heney argues Calhoun’s silence implies guilt as defense refuses to call witnesses and media attacks are rebuked by open court sessions. Officials note Calhoun’s two year media campaign contrasts with his failure to testify.
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Calhoun
Heney
San Francisco
Schmitz
Patrick Calhoun
Ney
United Press
Rudolph Spreckels
James Phelan
Charles Cobb
Hunters plan September trek to meet Roosevelt party
A small group of wealthy Southern California hunters will depart in September for a journey from Yon to Area, moving southward to encounter the Roosevelt party, which is advancing northward from the Uganda district. Names to be withheld until just before departure.
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Los Angeles
California
Roum
Roosevelt
Uganda
Roosevelt Expedition Reaches Lumbwi Elephant District
A messenger arrived at Naivasha reporting Roosevelt’s party continues the trek to Lumbwi Elephant District. The desert journey has strained mounts and forced a return for fresh horses as the expedition proceeds slowly through hardship.
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Naivasha
Britigh
East Afrion
Roosevelt
Kijabe
Desert
Lumbwi Elephant District
Earthquake shakes southern France reports from Marseilles
News from Marseilles says a strong quake was felt in several large cities. Officials fear the death toll may be higher than early reports and identify a district in the southern part of France as most affected.
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Marseilles
Earthquake in Southern France Kills Dozens and Damages Towns
An earthquake in Marseilles and surrounding areas last night left 50 to 100 dead with the death toll likely higher. Lafare and Saint Annat suffered near destruction, and extensive property loss hit several large cities across the region.
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Marseilles
France
Adviven
Lafare
Saint Annat
San Francisco Business Men Tour Pacific Northwest
One hundred San Francisco business men prepare to depart tonight for a Pacific Northwest tour by special train. They will visit the Seattle exposition on California Promotion day, journey to Portland and Tacoma, and are to be hosted by the Portland Commercial club. The train will feature wireless for member use.
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San Francisco
Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Seattle Exposition
California
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Portland Commercial Club
Toronto Jimmie Escapes Jail in Kentucky Convict Heist
A famed prisoner nicknamed Toronto Jimmie, called the king of yeggs, escaped from Williamstown Kentucky jail as a posse hunts him. He reportedly forced bars from jail windows and fled in an automobile. he is wanted in 26 U S cities.
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Jalil
Toronto
Cincinnati
King of Yeggman
Williamstown
Turkish Troop Transport Stranded Near Dehedda
Advices report a transport carrying 500 Turkish troops stranded off Dehedda. Many soldiers drowned in the disaster, with details scarce. The treachery of Arab tribesmen is suspected as the cause.
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Chicago
Dehedda
Littl Creek Irrigation Association Organized at Mormon Church
The Littl Creek Irrigation Association was organized at the Mormon church Thursday night with James England as president, George Horne as vice president, and J W Barr as secretary. Constitution and bylaws were adopted and steps taken to expand the group among water users in the Ame tract Union Republican.
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Littl Creek Irrigation Association
Mormon Church
James England
George Horne
J. W. Barr
Union Republican
Attack on Funston Seen as Murderous, Former Soldier Suspect
Fort Leavenworth officers believe the assault on General Frederick Funston at his home was intended to kill. The guard around officers Gaiters doubled and precautions tightened after the attack, with rumors pointing to a former soldier Funston once jailed at the Presidio in San Francisco.
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Funston
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Frederick Funston
Presidio
San Francisco
Russians Browned Storm on Black Sea Sinks Torpedo Boat
Twenty crew members drowned when the Augelan torpedo boat Kambala sank in a Black Sea storm. The captain, first lieutenant and chief engineer were among the missing.
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Black Sea
Petersburg
Kambala
Leutenant
Union Experiment Station Worthwhile Trip Noted
The Union Republican praises a visit to the Union Experiment Station noting the big farm never looked better and the work by the Superintendent and assistants as commendable.
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Union Experiment Station
Union Republican
Interstate Commerce Commission to visit western coast cities
The Interstate Commerce Commission will tour the western coast in August and September to discuss railroad freight rates between the Atlantic and Pacific regions. Meetings are slated for Salt Lake City, Tacoma, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, and other cities.
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Tire Interstate Commerce Commission
Puebiie
N Oget Ani Coast
Morntain Polite
Salt Lake
Tacoma
Seattle
Poe
Kane
Portand
San Francisco
Lap
Angeles
Phoenix
Husband says wife did not commit suicide in Bay area death
The body found floating off Fort Point has been identified as Mrs. Caroline Steinman wife of Edward Steinman an employee of United Railroads. Steinman says they were married 16 years and living happily. He notes a May 19 outing when she left with friends carrying between 100 and 200 dollars.
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San Francisco
Fort Point
Caroline Steinman
Edward Steinman
United Railroads
Steinman
Travel ing Men Parade Dominates Seattle Exposition
The United Commercial Travelers of Oregon Washington and British Columbia lead travel ing men day with a downtown parade in Seattle. About two thousand drummers participated, among the largest parades seen, illustrating the size of Northwest salesmen.
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Seattle
United Commercial Travelers Organizations
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Northwest
Officials to Inspect Hawaii Labor Conditions in September
William R. Wheeler manager of the California Traffic association and Senator Dillingham chairman of the Inter-State immigration commission will visit Hawaii in September to investigate labor conditions on the islands. The visit is authorized by the commission.
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Washington
William R. Wheeler
California
Dillingham
Inter- State Immigration Commission
Hawaii
Tax Measure Vetoed By Illinois Governor
Springfield, June 12. Gov. De Neven vetoed the business corporation act intended to tax corporations a fifth of one percent of capital stock. He said the tax would grant many privileges in return and the bill lacks adequate safeguards despite legislative passage.
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Springfield
Gov. Deneven
Business Corporation
Goveernor
Firemen to finalize Fourth race plans at Monday meeting
Fire Chief Jones orders all volunteers to attend Monday night’s meeting to complete final race arrangements for the Fourth. The city’s prestige for volunteer fire protection in the Northwest is at stake. Rev. Gibbons of the Elgin Summersville Presbyterian charges visits La Grande.
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Jones
la Grande
Northwest
Rev. Gibbons
Elgin
Summersville
Steamer Turks Turtle At Wharf Sinks After Landing
A Philadelphia steamer named Turks Turtle sank near Chestnut Street wharf on June 12 after splitting while docking. About 160 passengers were thrown into the Delaware River but police patrol boats saved many lives. Several injured were taken to hospitals.
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Philadelphia
Snc
Delaware River
Chestnut Street
Salem and Portland Meet to Decide Oregon Scholastic Title
Salem high school faces Washington high of Portland this afternoon at Willamette University field to decide the inter scholastic championship of Oregon.
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Salem
Salem High School
Washington High School of
Portland
Willamette University
Oregon
Overman Attacks Tariff Bill On Senate Floor
Senator Overman of North Carolina delivered a sharp critique of the tariff bill in the Senate chamber. He accused Republicans of breaking the party platform pledge and said he would vote against the measure.
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Washington, D. C
Lefitor Overman
North Carolina
Wellate
Visitors of Rev and Mrs Ellis and Baker City callers
Rev and Mrs George Ellis and Baker City visitors call on Mrs Matha Randall. The brief note notes social greetings and hospitality during the visit.
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George Ellis
Baker City
Mattha
Berandall
Berkeley Bride Theft Case Linked to Miss Thurnber
In Berkeley California on June 12 police tied a string of petty thefts to Mrs Jean Thurnber a bride of a few months twenty years old. A theft of goods valued at 166 dollars from F Wi Girvin triggered the investigation and she admitted taking small items from a dozen homes using a skeleton key at Mrs R Be Richey residence. Girvin plans to prosecute.
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Berkeley
Calif
Jean Thurnber
F .Wi Girvin
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