Seattle Editor Indicted for Graft Over Arcade Dance Hall
Alden Blethen editor of the Seattle Times was indicted on three counts for conspiring to protect gambling houses and maintaining a public nuisance at the Arcade dance hall. He claims indictments stem from Times support for Gill's mayoral bid and his defense of recalls. He accuses Grand Jury foreman Dr Mathews of collusion with the Post Intelligencer for political revenge.
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Adams Building Fire Destroys Stores on Adams Avenue
A morning blaze on Adams Avenue between Pir and Greenwood destroyed the Adams building stock of Neal Suydam and the Union Tea Company plus Mrs. Eilsworth personal property. The Golithan building next door burned earlier and was completely wrecked. Insurance covered by Adams $1500 and Suydam $1000, with rain helping contain spread and a plan for a new brick building underway.
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Trainmen Adjourn Session in May 1918 Contention City
Marrleburg Pennsylvania May 24 After selecting San Francisco as their contention city in 1918 the convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen adjourned today.
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Power Restored as Trains Again Flow Through La Grande
Crews released earlier are back on duty as freight and passenger business picks up in La Grande. Only 18 or 19 engines are available, causing delays, but trains move steadily with 80 eastbound loads in yards and stock trains passing Huntington and Umatilla. The rebound boosts payrolls and local business morale amid renewed sawmill and railroad activity.
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Possible Last Kentucky Hanging Under New Electrocution Law
In Frankfort on May 24 Roger Warren to be executed likely as Kentucky moves to electrocution for crimes after the law took effect Warren a neato convict from Jefferson County killed a fellow inmate just before the switch Tennessee lawyers jurists gather for the 13th annual Tennessee Bar Association meeting at the Hermitage Hotel led by Gen Luke L Wright of Memphis and Frederick N Judson of St Louis with sessions planned over three days
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Police Chief Cox Cleared of Neglect Charge
Portland reports Cox, chief of police, acquitted on wilful neglect charges and expected to announce his position on resuming duties today after a recent indictment for failing to close disorderly houses.
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Auto mobile club forms in Union County to push roads
More than 50 auto owners gathered despite rain for a banquet at Foley grill as they plan a permanent Union County Automobile Club. Speakers urged better roads and city streets, with County Judge Henry Commissioner Galloway and Bridge Superintendent Campbell pledging support and county funding. Dr Molitor led off with remarks on early auto prejudice and current widespread use among farmers.
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Elgin
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Joseph Girls Capture Prize in Observer Subscription Drive
Miss Roup and Miss Eames from Joseph lead a noncontest drive ending May 27 to win trips to the Portland Rose Festival. Citizens of the upper Wallowa valley rally behind the two enterprising young ladies as farmers stockmen and merchants contribute to the Observer subscriptions. The Dugger hotel in Wallowa county hosts Miss Eames who explains her motive to win the prize by building subscriber numbers for the Observer.
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Line-Up of Candidates in Two Districts for Portland Rose Festival
Candidates in La Grande and Union county districts battle for top votes to win Observer invites to the Portland Rose Festival. Names from La Grande include Huff Ruby Stephenson Mildred Cotner Eva Nutter and others. Union county entrants include Minnie Evans Belin Wisdom Alice Mavor Gladys Wiley Nettie Brock Zel la Robertson and more. Prizes offer trips to San Francisco and Portland plus music lessons or scholarships, with final voting on Saturday and secrecy to prevent last minute vote bids.
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West Virginia G A R encampment opens in Morgantown
The annual encampment of the West Virginia Department Grand Army of the Republic and the annual meetings of the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans opened in Morgantown on May 2. The event focused on receiving visitors and preliminary business as the city is dressed in veteran decorations.
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