Murder mystery grips Portland as missing woman case widens
Portland, May 23. Police redouble search for Mrs Hannah Smith missing since May 21 after $600 handed to undertaker E E Ericson who handled her funeral. Daughter Anna Harper received telegram from Los Angeles signed by Mrs Smith saying she was fine. Police suspect two strange women seen with her. Also notes popular film "fly pest a" showing in city. Scriber case may close today with more alienists on stand.
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Mien Leiecram
Kom Amgeire
Los Angeles
Hannah Smith
A W
E.E. Ericson
Dertaker
Anna Harper
Los És
Mr and Ericson
Scriber
Portland
Total Eclipse Will Be Aid to Savants Tonight
University observers say the moon’s total eclipse tonight will afford excellent views of the comet. In La Grande the event is expected to provide a splendid view as the moon darkens and then reveals the comet for about four hours before setting at 10 39. Local reports note La Grande’s early and clear sighting compared with other towns.
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Venice
la Grande
Gould
University Astronomical Department
Disputed Cove 100 Yard Dash Remains Unsettled
The Eastern Oregon High School Oratorical and Athletic Association did not hold its annual conference. No officers or rules were elected, and no action was taken on the Cove race where La Grande was disqualified after starters’ gun failure. Conference was canceled as many delegates did not attend.
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Eastern Oregon High School
Cove
la Grande
Loe Mark
Eastern Oregon Association
La Grande Captures Fast Track Meet Here
La Grande High School won the Eastern Oregon track meet, defeating Baker City and Ontario among others. Carpy led the scoring with multiple strong showings, Peare broke through in hurdles and mid distances, while Heidenrich and Boylen also posted top performances amid a spirited La Grande showing.
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LA Grande
Peare
Heidenrich
Fiser
Ontario
Morrison
Boylen
Pendleton
Northwest
la Grande Rooters
Millering
Heldenrich
Fiser Oar
Carey
Peare Sidie Sin
Beers
la Grande Sete
Baker City
Pendleton i
Stee
Cove Garg Ae
Carey Ans
Enterprise
Loy
Rangers Accused Of Revising Laws By Forest Service
Washington May 23 Complaints before the Ballinger investigating committee show scores of letters since January 1 charging violation of laws and injustice to homesteaders by both the forest service and the interior department. Guy White of Whitefish Montana alleges the forest service froze him out, while W Fletcher of Boise Idaho attacks a noncompetitive Idaho Montana boundary survey contract.
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Washington
Forest Service
Interior Department
Ballinger
Guy White
White Fish
Montana
W. Fletcher
Boise
Idaho
Idaho-Montana
Forest Rangers of
Oregon
P. W. Gibson
Springfield
Congress
Wisconsin athlete Oscar Ostoff to coach W. S. C. at Pullman
Oscar P Ostoff an all around athlete from the University of Wisconsin will act as coach for W S C at Pullman this year.
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University of Wisconsin
Oscar P. Ostoff
Pullman
Land filings list several homesteads and a timber claim
Filed at the land office today are notices for John Price of Echo homestead Fred Lann of Durkee homestead Walter Baker of Pine homestead J. J. Jones of North Powder homestead and Charles J. Bookman of Heppner timber and stone claim.
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John Price
Echo
Homestead
Fred Lann
Durkee
Walter Baker
Pine
J. J. Jones
North Powder
Charles J. Bookman
Heppner
Timber
Stone
Nicaraguan Revolution Continues as U S Intervention Hinted
From Bluefields on May 23 reports state the Nicaraguan revolution persists with leaders hoping U S intervention may follow a recent admission by Estrada loyalists. A follower says Estrada believes the army can’t crush the Madriz government alone.
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Trada
Estrada
Madriz
Make Popular Music House Tops State Fashion Scene
Decorators and painters work on the Rinehart and Little piano house to transform it into the state’s most fashionable establishment. The ongoing alterations are only the beginning of a plan to position the store as the leading music and decor destination.
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Rinehart & Little
Wolomow
Lot Chpwien
High School Chautauqua Tickets Half Price Friday
Friday is the last day for all ages to buy season chautauqua tickets at half price. After Friday children over 16 must pay full price. Those signed up may pick up tickets at the Bobnen Kemp store and receive a small pasteboard token.
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Bobnenkemp
Earthquake Rocks Salt Lake Area with Multiple Shocks
Cracked walls and leaning chimneys mark yesterday's quake in Salt Lake as the state university seismograph logged three shocks in 80 seconds. The strongest quake affected a 50 mile area surrounding the city.
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Salt Lake
State University Selamograph
Pioneer Lady in La Grande Nears Death at 97
Mrs. Palmer, a longtime La Grande resident famed as the oldest local, lies at 6:45 pm in a terminal decline. Hospital physicians have given up hope. she rode in America’s first railroad train and remained a beloved figure among pioneers and youth alike.
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la Grande
Palmer
United States
Baccalaureate Address Draws Large Local Crowd
Graduates and families filled Central Church of Christ for Rev. Ford Elis to deliver the 1910 baccalaureate. The address urged living an abundant life, self reliance, and inner power, with music interwoven and emphasis on meditation study and action as routes to honor and trust.
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Central Church of Christ
Ford Elis
Ellis
God
Doctor and Mrs Richardson Home From East Trip
Doctor and Mrs A L Richardson return from an all winter trip to the east visiting surgical and musical centers. He spent three months in post graduate surgery study with two weeks in Rochester and two weeks in Chicago. Mrs Richardson studied music in New York. They traveled to the Pacific coast via the northern route and spent a week in Portland before returning to Pennsylvania.
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A. L. Richardson
United States
Doctor Richardson
Rochester
Chicago
Pennsylvania
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