Militia Struggles as Cement Plant Strikes Escalate
Missouri state militia, bivouacked for a four hour vigil, faces 21 000 strikers at the Atlas Portland Cement factory. Guardsmen report sleep deprivation and threats of bloodshed while seeking immediate reinforcements from Jefferson City as Columbia Trenton and Unionville units are expected tonight.
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Llaso
Missouri
Atlas- Portland Cement Company
Jefferson City
Columbia
Trenton
Unionville
Pell Borland Nuptials In Metropolitan Society
A New York wedding at the Church of the Incarnation united Miss Maudeline Borland and Clarence Pell. Attendants included sister Alice Borland and fiancée M Orme Wilson Jr. The groom’s brother Bertie Pell attended. the Pell family links to the Astors are noted. The couple’s families and origins are traced in society notices from May 17.
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New York
Church of the Incarnation
Maudeline Borland
Clarence Pell
Pell
Nelson Borland
Alice Borland
M. Orme Wilson, Jr
Astors
William Astor
John Jacob Astor
Herbert C. Pell
Bertie” Pell
Paris
Long Island
Herbert Pell
Sister of Mt Glenn Resident Linked to Turn Table Accident
The aged man identified as Mr Moffet was found in the Oregon Railroad and Navigation turn table pit two nights ago with injuries deemed likely fatal. A new theory attributes the fall to a relative, Mrs W W Barney of Mt Glenn, arriving by train from Salt Lake and possibly causing a misstep in haste. Moffet remained unconscious at noon and was visited by Mrs Barney who had been summoned to La Grande.
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W. W. Barney
Mt. Glenn
Moffet
Barney
la Grande
Suicide Reported In Pendleton Near New York Society Mutters
A Pendleton woman Rosa Parr described as a well known half breed living near the city reportedly shot herself in Toppenish Washington Sunday night after telling her husband Shorty Saunders she would end it. The marshal in Toppenish says the evidence indicates suicide, with Parr overheard saying she had trouble and intended to end it quickly before firing a .22 revolver into her temple in their room.
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Rosa Parr
Toppenish
Informa Hon
Law Dewd Sue
Les Husband
Shorty” Saunders
Pendletor E
Woodmen of the World Convention Opens in Baker City
The fifth district convention of Woodmen of the World opens in Baker City with about one hundred delegates attending. Meetings are at the Elks hall and a banquet with speeches is planned for tonight.
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Baker City
The
Woodmen of the World
Elks Hall
Frisco Overland Tour Reaches Oregon Interior
Dr. E. B. Merchant and family drive an E M F 30 from San Francisco to Klamath Falls and Lakeview visiting Troi Mountain Burns Vale Welser and Baker City 421 miles in 27 12 hours. They recall old Oregon trails and plan to visit Pendleton Prineville and Portland.
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E. B. Merchant
San Francisco
Foley
West
Mountains
Ezra Meeker
New Pool Rooms Open at Pauls Smoke House
Paul Bros owners announce two Brunswick Balke pool tables installed in a well lighted room. The management invites the public to visit and enjoy the new facilities.
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Paul Bros
Paul
Gretlegen
Earth Shadows Halley Comet Tail Transit Tonight
Reports across U S cities describe Earth entering Halley’s comet tail tonight with ingress around 7 48 and peak visibility later as scientists and officials gather at Morgan Lake Bardou telescope. Observers expect bright skies and meteoric activity with limited naked eye visibility due to moonlight.
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Earth
Halle
Lueschner
University of Callifornia
Ewreas
La Grande Business Men Plan One Day Store Closure for Horse Show
La Grande business leaders urged a one day shutdown of stores inviting families clerks and all to visit Union for a large horse show. Rail service must be arranged with Oregon & Nevada and a fallback plan with Union short line to move about a thousand attendees. Union officials praised the idea while cautioning rail logistics and cross line cooperation.
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LA Grande
UNION
Cujon
le Grande
Raiflrord
Teion
O.e
Elgin Appre Sion
la Grande Fas
Ballinger probe eyes Morgan associate as witness
Washington May 18 investigation into Ballinger moves toward calling George Perkins of J Pierpont Morgan Co to testify. Letters before the committee show Ballinger after becoming secretary urged Engineer Thomson of Seattle to join Perkins on an Alaskan trip to examine a county for possible railroad work.
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Washington
Ballinger
George Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Thomson
Seattle
Perking
Perkins
Donohue Named Leader of Neighborhood Show Amid Plans
Mrs. M B Donohue to head the annual Aster Show as the Neighborhood club votes to repeat the event next fall. Date to be set later as organizers assess peak season, with plans to improve the show based on past experience and data.
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M. P. Donohue
Donolvé
Mesdames Ki. Polaca
Brage
Chers
Donohue
Elyie
Water Wagon Parade Marks Prohibition Gathering in San Jose
San Jose on May 18 hosted a Prohibition party state convention with thousands of enthusiasts, as citizens pinned white ribbons and joined the water wagon procession through the city streets. The scene reflected a spirited show of support for the movement and its organizing events.
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San Jose
Prohibition Party
Denver Reform Wins After Incomplete Returns
Judge Lindsay and supporters claim victory in Denver after yesterday’s vote on municipal reform. Incomplete returns show momentum for the reformers as the public sanction appears favorable to the judge’s program.
Denver Reform Victory Surges After Municipal Vote
May 18 report from Denver credits a reformist sweep led by Juvenile Judge Lindsay author of The Beast and the Jungle. Republicans were routed and Democrats posted a signal victory with reformers praised for their campaign and anti graft effort. nets led by about 15,000 in incomplete returns.
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Denver
Reformers
Lindsay
Colorado
Odd Fellows Convene in Eugene for Grand Lodge Session
Eugene hosts the Grand Lodge session as about eight hundred delegates attend. A downtown parade draws over two thousand Odd Fellows and Rebekahs amid the opening events. Mrs Addie Great of La Grande Ore is elected grand president of the Rebekahs this afternoon.
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Eugene
Mra
Addie
la Grande
Ore
The
Rebekahs
Hugene
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Hine
Odd Fellows
Fight site undecided as new objections arise in big mill fight
San Francisco May 18 Jack Gleason said the Jeffries Johnson bout may not be at Emeryville because Alameda county residents oppose it. He had not decided on a site but indicated San Francisco is likely since officials favor a permit. Other California cities have offered sites as the dispute continues.
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San Francisco
Jack Gleason
Emeryville
Alameda County
California
Gleason
Movement leaders pledge end to human irrigation works
Convention delegates in the Golien State discuss a sweeping plan to shut down human irrigation works within a decade. The sessions run through tomorrow as speakers of national prominence prepare to address the gathering.
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Golien
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