Pioneer History Makers Gather at Union County Meeting
About 300 history makers attended the Union County Pioneers association reunion at the Airdome theatre. Leaders including Jim Rinehart, T. A Rinehart, Rev. J. D. Giullen and figures like C. Swackhammer and Henry Rinehart celebrated pioneers, shared tales, and paid tribute to late members Grandma Palmer and Uncle and Aunt Ben Brown as plans for officer elections were postponed to later in the day.
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James Russell Lowell
Airdome Theatre
Union County Pioneers’ Association
Jim” Rinehart
Portland
T. A Rinehart
J.D. Giillen
Clus
Grandma” Palmer
Ben Brown
C. Swackhammer
Union
Madero jailed in Mexico amid liberal uproar
In Monterrey on June 22 Madero, Liberal presidential candidate, was jailed by Diaz authorities on insulting the government. The charge was changed to inciting the people, prompting Liberals to declare next Sunday’s elections a farce and triggering widespread revolt across the country.
Rim of Revolution as Arms Reach Mexico
Galveston reports say ten thousand rifles and ample ammunition have been smuggled into Mexico for revolutionists. The city notes growing excitement as elections loom and calls for government denunciation rise.
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Galveston
Mexico
Fine royal anns cherry samples from Imbler orchards
George L. Cleaver delivered a sample of Royal Ann cherries from Imbler cherry trees to La Grande. The fruit, described as luscious, mirrors the quality typical of Grande Ronde varieties with heavy limbs loaded with fruit.
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Royal Anns
Imbler
George L. Cleaver
la Grande
Royal Aand
South Dakota Elks State Convention Opens
Watertown June 22 with the Grand Exalted Ruler as guest of honor the Elks state convention in South Dakota opens today and is expected to surpass all previous Northwest meetings in interest and enthusiasm.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Elks State Convention
Northwest
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs parade in Champaign
In Champaign Illinois on June 22 Odd Fellows Rebekahs and Patriarchs Militant take over the city for a three day event with a grand street pageant scheduled for tomorrow featuring the marching groups and local observers expected to attend.
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Champaign
Ill
Odd Fellows
Penn Avenue 19 Improved with Walks and Parkings
Pennsylvania Avenue East of Fourth Street develops a metropolitan feel as cement walks curbing and new lawns extend from Sixth to Fourth Street. Sevent h to Eighth already paved with walks and curb. Bitulethic pavement is sought by many property owners to boost property values.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
4Th Street
Seventh
Eighth
Salt Lake
Sixth
Fourth Street
Minnesota bankers convene for annual state meeting
In St Paul on June 22 bankers gathered in large numbers for the annual state convention opening. The sessions will cover financial topics of national importance and continue today.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
G A R recognition in Roosevelt parade debated in New York
In New York on June 22 the Grand Army of the Republic faces criticism after General Loud says the post was denied recognition in the Roosevelt reception. The claim is that representatives sought consideration for parade or reviewing stand placement but were refused.
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New York
G. B. Loud
G. A. R. Post
Grand Army
Roosevelt
Crops May Yet be Saved In North Dakota
A June 22 report from Bismarck says rain within a week could save about two thirds of the state's crops. Early estimates are said to be exaggerated as observations from the journey across the region suggest better prospects if rain arrives soon.
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Bismark
N. D
Harmon Nominated by Acclamation at Democratic Convention
Governor Harmon wins re nomination by acclamation in Dayton Ohio as he vows to chase truth of public service. He lambasts federal waste claiming 300 million dollars and criticizes tariff and tax schemes benefiting private profit, urging voters to reject entrenched power and seek genuine reforms.
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Dayton
Ohio
Harmon
Washington
Morrison escheat case to go to jury tonight
The Morrison escheat case will go to the jury this evening rather than this morning as planned. Jurors may be allowed to return to work tonight with adjournment likely to occur, possibly the first Monday in August, to accommodate farmers tied to haying.
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Elreuit Court
Police hunt for missing fifteen thousand after murder confession
Webb confesses killing Johnson in a fight over a woman. police search for fifteen thousand dollars said to be taken from Johnson during the incident. authorities pursue leads and questioned witnesses as the case attracts local attention.
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Johnson
Maddler Webb
Portland Police Probe Confession in Johnson Trunk Case
After J P Webb confessed to killing Johnson in a Portland hotel in a fight over Mrs Kersh, police search for the $15000 Johnson allegedly earned from a Renton ranch sale. Webb, a printer, claims self defense though police doubt the tale as the body was found amid a night of hotel revelry with Mrs Kersh. Bert Kersh, a Seattle electrician, heads toward Portland to claim the seven year old boy she allegedly abducted in November.
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Portland
J. P. Webb
Johnson
Kersh
Renton
Wash
Webb
Spokane
Bert Kersh
Seattle
Contractors upgrade Hemlock Street sewer system
Last week workers on Hemlock Street expanded catch basins and laid pipes to the main sewer to carry away refuse and storm sewage, addressing a local shortage of pips.
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Hemlock Street
Heat Wave Claim Large City Death Toll
Chicago reports 22 deaths since the heat wave began with temperatures rising and more fatalities likely. Humidity is intense and the max heat reached 90 degrees as prostrations rise. New York logs five deaths and forty prostrations in 24 hours. Philadelphia records sixteen deaths in two days with many treated. no relief in sight.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
North Dakota Good Roads Convention Opens
Fargo hosts a statewide convention aimed at elevating highway standards. Attendees include municipal and commercial groups, the American Society of Equity, and various agricultural and development associations pushing road improvements.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
American Society of Equity
Agricultural and Development Societies
Aerial Graft Successful Passenger Cruise Reported
The first aerial passenger cruise completed today from Friederichshaven to Düsseldorf covering 280 miles. Zeppelins dirigible ship The Deutschland carried ten passengers at $50 a ticket and is expected to run regular trips, featuring saloons and other luxury accommodations.
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Friederichshaven
Ger
Zeeppl
Busseldorf
Jeffries Arrives in Reno for Training Camp
J J Jeffries was greeted warmly in Reno and will start training this afternoon at St Moana Springs. Camps are filling fast as teams haul gear toward the arena near the town center, with cots in high demand and tents going up. Tex Rickard says he will return to mining after July 4 and expresses disappointment with boxing setbacks.
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St. Moana Springs
Tenta
Tex Rickard
Carpenters Move to Build Chautauqua Structures
Carpenters received final instructions for constructing the administration building auditorium kitchen and other structures on the Chautauqua grounds. Lamber is to be hauled this week with all buildings to start next Monday morning and rapid completion aimed for. Dick Jones heads the camp grounds committee and tents will be available to rent for attendees without a tent.
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Chautauqua
Lamber
Dick” Jones
Chautauqua Grounds
Mr. Jones
Soldiers Eat Spoiled Food at Presidio Hospital
San Francisco reports reveal soldiers at the Presidio hospital were fed spoiled meats and vegetables. An official investigation cites kitchen staff as the source of the problem.
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San Francisco
the Presido
Storm Sewers Progress With Pipe Arrival
Construction of storm sewers speeds up as a carload of pipe arrives. Contractor Happy Day, in charge, aims to have all catch basins installed and operational by July 11. Work had been retarded previously.
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Baker City
Eagles Convene in Savannah for Georgia State Convention
Notable Eagles from other sections assist Georgia members in Savannah Georgia as they hold today’s state convention. The event aims to be historic with prominent attendees contributing to the proceedings.
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Savannah
Georgia
Epworth League Formed at Alicel With 34 Members
The Epworth League chapter at Alicel organized with thirty four members. Officers include Thomas Walsinger as President, Miss Etta Woodell as 1st Vice, Mrs. Bertha McKennon as 3rd Vice, Mrs. Etta Moore as 2nd Vice, Mrs. A C Playle as 4th Vice, Frank McKennon as Secretary, Rattle Hudson as Treasurer, Mise Lema Moss as organist, and Miss Hazel Van Houten as choirister.
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Alicel
Epworth
Thomas Walsinger
Etta. Woodell
Bertha McKennon
Etta Moore
A. C. Playle
Frank McKennon
Rattle Hudson Treas
Mise Lema Moss
Hazel van Houten
Roosevelt Denies Mina Ethel Engagement Admission Denial
President Roosevelt denies engagement to Mina Ethel and complains of crowding at admission to the Aanauias Club Taft appears to have secured a victory in a high stake savings bank matter in Meaware.
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Teddy
Mina Ethel
Aanauias Club
Taft
Savings Bank Meaware
Taft postal savings bill passes amid Senate split
News from Washington reports insurgents and Democrats protested the postal savings bank bill but a test vote indicated President Taft’s regulars would push it through. Roosevelt denies engagement rumors about Miss Ethel and James T. Williamson while denying news from Oyster Bay.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
Roosevelt
Ethel
James T. Williamson
Hughes
Annanias Club
Oyster Bay
Congress Passes Largest US Appropriations in History
In Washington on June 21 the current session authorized about one billion eighty million dollars in appropriations the largest in the nation’s history. The House adjourned after passing the public buildings bill and a rivers and harbors measure adding to pork barrel spending. The latter alone totals fifty million dollars.
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Washington
Congress
House
Autoists Reach Nevada From Local Trip
D H Stewart and family reached Deeth Nevada after traveling by car from the city. He reports fine fishing and enjoyable rides with good health for all. The party plans to reach Reno by July fourth and continue exploring the state, even if no more fish are caught.
Painter Hurt In Fall At Wade Ranch
Frank Leavitt a city painter sustained a fall from a water tank on the Wade ranch near Imbler while painting. Initial reports said injuries were minor but later word indicated more serious internal injuries. He was to be brought to La Grande this afternoon if his condition permitted.
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Frank Leavitt
Wade Ranch
Imbler
la Grande
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Epworth League
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D. H. Stewart
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