Vallejo Boy Bandit Flees as 160 Prows Track Him
Fred Melville, a 19 year old described as a boy bandit, eluded a large posse in Vallejo California after escaping during the night. Amid ongoing pursuit by sheriffs and police chiefs, he reportedly rode toward Sacramento while authorities pressed the hunt through multiple search parties. The update notes his defiance of law and the lack of a confirmed location.
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Vallejo
Cal
Fred Melville
Sacramento
Sanford
Governor West Erra Address on Woman Suffrage
In Portland on June 16 Governor Os jwalt West supports woman suffrage while Archbishop Christ ie opposes it. At St Marys academy commencement exercises the governor stated the suffrage is desirable though his wife disagrees. Bishop Christie urged the girls to seek Mrs West for guidance opposing suffrage.
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Portland
Osjwalt
West
Christe
Catholic Church
St. Mary's Academy
Christie
Wireless aid used as distress steamer blazes Great Lakes history
Cleveland on June 16 reports the first Great Lakes wireless message to summon aid for a distressed steamer. En route from Detroit the Western States blew a cylinder and 225 passengers were transferred at midlake while the vessel headed to Cleveland and the bankers continued to Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Great Lakes
Detroit
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Clevland
Mid Lake
Gearhart Park Promoters Rallyin Eastern Oregon
G. H. Kleinsorge and Fred Wahl arrived in La Grande and will base operations there to promote Gearhart Park across Union Baker and Wallowa counties. They describe Gearhart Park as a coast resort with natural advantages and strong capital backing, not a Seaside rival but superior in many respects.
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Eastern
Oregon
Gearhart Park
G. H. Kleinsorge
Fred
Wahl
la Grande
Gearhart
Union
Wallowa
Baker Counties
Building to Add Three Store Rooms on North Greenwood
Mrs. Harris is constructing a building near the Dutcher shop on North Greenwood. It measures 75 feet by 35 feet and will house three separate store rooms facing the street.
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Mrs. Harris
North Greenwood Street
North Greenwood
Harris
Italian worker Caruso injured at North Powder
An Italian named Caruso, not connected with the warbler, suffered an injury at North Powder this morning while employed by C. W. He was treated by Dr. Bacon this afternoon and lost a finger in the accident.
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Caruso
North Powder
C.W
Bacon
London Prepares for Coming Coronation Fest
London eager to host coronation as decorations rise across the city. City plans $125,000 for illumination but private spending could raise total to about $1,000,000. Designers create scenes on Ludgate Hill Fleet Street and St Paul’s yard for the royal procession. West End’s St James Street transforms into a floral bower with colonial flags and crowns.
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London
Ludgate Hill
Fleet Street
St. Paul's Church Yard
West End
St. James’ Street
Colonies
Milkmen to share duties and shave facial hair
Spokane dairymen plan a joint order for June 21 requiring milkers and related workers to share every other day shifts. The rule also mandates removing facial hair as part of sanitary measures, with wages cited between 35 and 45 dollars monthly. Local figures trace the idea to J. B. Haggin of Kentucky.
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Spokane
Wash
Dairies
Thomas
Grifith
Presl
Glen Tana
J. B. Haggin
Kentucky
Police Chief Fred Kohler Faces Fresh Charges
Cleveland Chief of Police Fred Kohler, recently cleared, is again facing charges. The case concerns alleged misconduct within city law enforcement. Community leaders await further court action as details emerge.
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Cleveland Chis
Man Convicted in DRU First Trial and Second Under Way
Owens, accused in burglary, had pleaded guilty to one count and received a one to ten year sentence by Judge Knowles. A jury was seated for a second count today, Owens found guilty on the first count, and a second jury began selection for the third and final count.
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Owens
Knowles
Golden
Walls Going Up at G. M. Richey Building
Brick walls for the new G. M. Richey building at Depot and Washington were begun by bricklayers this morning. Woodwork is progressing well and the structure will soon take shape.
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G. M. Richey
Depot
Washington
Scientists Seek Eradication of Diseases by Killing Mosquitoes
Scientists explain that mosquitoes spread malaria and yellow fever and that eradicating them could end the diseases. The feature notes the female mosquito as the biting sex and highlights magnified images of the insect and its needle-like mouthpiece.
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Cuba
Canal Zone
Pioneer Fred Proebstel Said Alive After Death Announcement
Mrs E L Eckley, niece of Fred Proebstel of the Grande Ronde valley, rushed to Portland after hearsaying reports of his death. She found him alive and critically ill, with signs of improvement upon her arrival. The Portland obituary notices were premature, and recovery appears likely.
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Fred Proebster
Grande Ronde Valley
Portland
Observer
la Grande
E. L. Eckley
Eleven Held In Roundup Over Beer Washboiler
Eleven men were jailed after a police roundup this afternoon. They were found with a washboiler filled with beer bottles and cooled for drinking. The beer appeared to be stolen from a local saloon and the suspects are strangers to each other while investigators review the case.
Fourth of July card to feature dog racing goose dash and bell teams
A La Grande Fourth of July draft outlines busy day plans with Cove dogs racing on the pavement, a man who will break an unlocked door with his fists, a goose grab contest for cash prizes, and possible bell and hose team parades from Elgin and Union. The flag day tag sale faces postponement.
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Union Horse Show
Cove
W. Allinson
Tron
Mr. Allinson
la Grande
Mr. Allingon
Orosd
Gunrise
Elgin
Union
Thought waves and trial clash as defendant seeks jury address
Evelyn See faces trial for mistreating girls as she seeks to address the jury through thought medium claims of absolution. The state’s attorney signals objection to any defense appeal. Veniremen selection proceeds amid disputes about reports harming the defense and fairness.
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Evelyn See
Dunkirk Mourns Death of Noted Local Man J Straight
Mrs Eilen Ht Gr reports the death of J Straight of Dunkirk a lifelong resident and brother of the late Prof H A Straight. He faced rheumatic illness but remained active in his community and city service. Floral tributes poured in as businesses closed to honor the recognized educator and generous neighbor.
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H. A. Straight
New York
All Business House
Drill Team Returns After Portland Triumph
Local members of the Eastern Star drill team report great success after performing a floral drill in Portland on Wednesday. Returnees include Mrs. G. I. Wade Mrs. Peter Belver Mrs. Lockwood and Mabel Van Fleet with Carrie Hunter and R. L. Lincoln among those who arrived this morning. More members will come in over the next two weeks.
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Portland
la Grande
Northwest
Eastern Star
G. I. Wade
Peter Belver
Lockwood
Mabel van Fleet
Carrie Hunter
R. L. Tiincoln
Railways Electrical Engineers Open Semiannual Convention
The Association of Railway Electrical Engineers began its semi annual convention in Washington with about 100 members from across the country. Papers and discussions on technical subjects will occupy attendees through tomorrow.
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Railways Electrical Engineers
Washington
Association of Railay Electrical Engineers
Ieven
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