Harroun Dominates July Fourth Race Set Record Times
July Fourth auto race action saw Harroun lead through the 200th mile with a 2 43 21 time, near the world mark, and establish a 4 08 24 new overall record at 300 miles. Amigaolo Compromise referenced in error, others like Tetzlaff suffered injuries. several cars retired after 100 miles due to broken parts.
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Lythale
Ott
Milford
Losier
Harroun
Bruce
Brown
Dawson
Wishart
de Palma
Turner
Frayer
Belcher
Wilcox
Tetzlaff
Pope Hartford
Dave Lewis
Hanly to Head Fourth of July Chautauqua Rostrums in La Grande
Representatives from the chautauqua and Fourth of July committees sealed a compromise for July Fourth events in La Grande. Ex Governor Hanly will speak from a temporary rostrum in the city, drawing Midwest and national attention. Night performances move to the chautauqua grounds with Apollo quartet and Continental Congress, providing free daytime street festivities.
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Hanly
Indiana
la Grande
Rivreside Park
Chautauqua
New Milwaukee Express in the Ditch and Two Killed
The Milwaukee road limited transcontinental train Columbia derailed near Lind Washington en route to Ta. Tacoma. Engineer Talmadge and fireman Scholenberg were killed. One baggage man and four African American waiters injured as the smoke tourist and day coach derailed near Marengo after leaving Seattle last night.
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NEW Milwaukee Express
Tacoma
Milwaukee
Columbia
Lind
Washington
Talmadge
Scholenberg
Baggagman
Columbian Express
Fatal Crash Marks Early Lap In 500 Mile Sweepstakes
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 the 500 mile sweepstakes began with over 100000 spectators. Early in the race Amplex driver Archie Greiner was killed and Mechanician P Dixon died after a car overturn and crash. Greiner’s car skidded 20 feet before tearing off rear wheels and overturning on the track. The incident underscored the high stakes and substantial track investment.
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Archie Greiner
P. Dixon
Greiner
Milleware
Rioting in Puebla Area Leaves 43 Dead and Hundreds Wounded
A riot near Puebla, following a Madero celebration, left 43 dead and several hundred wounded. The clash involved armed factions of rival groups, with chaotic violence reported from Chuluk. Authorities received the dispatch today as details remained preliminary.
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Mexico City
Chuluk
Puebla
Madero Has Trouble Today
El Paso reports a telegram from Cholula saying 100 persons were killed in last night’s fighting between insurgents who attacked and rural guards.
Gotham ForgetS War Heroes ceremony eclipsed by parade
The May 30 memorial day in New York featured a Civil War veterans parade overshadowed by a horse parade and a Harley regatta in lieu of traditional hero tributes. Roosevelt spoke at Newark unveiling a Lincoln statue designed by Gutzon Borglum. Memorial Day events included Taft addresses at Arlington and Oak Hill cemeteries.
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New York
Harley
Clty
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Newark
N. 1
Theodore Roosevelt
Court House
Lincoln Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Amos H. van Horn
Gutzon Borglum
Taft
Potomac Veterans
Washington
National Capital
Arlington National Cemetery
Department of the Potomac
G.aor
Oak Hill Cemetery
Congressional Cemetery
Vernon
Two Rivers
Wis
Lake Michigan
Twin River Point
Miso Robertson Wins Queen Title in Observer Contest
Miss Zella Robertson leads the Observer contest with the highest votes, winning queen and a San Francisco trip. Other top contestants include Miss Margaret Roup with a Joseph prize, Miss Agnes Hansen from Perry, and Miss Edna Eames of Joseph among notable supporters and companion trips to Portland Rose Festival and the coast.
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Zella Robertson
Miss Robertson
San Francisco
Robertson
Observer
Margaret Roup
Joseph
Portland
Emma Roup
Agnes Hansen
Perry
Miss Hansen
Rock Creek
Upper Grande Ronde
Miss Hames
C. C. Dugger
Winning festival trips for companions in district contests
The Portland Rose Festival observer awards trips to the top vote recipients in three districts. In District No 1 La Grande candidates Edna Eames and Margaret Roup lead, with others from La Grande and nearby towns named for prizes and side trips. District No 2 covers Union county excluding LaGrande, listing winners Robertson Zella, Hansen Agnes, Wilson Eva, Von Housen Hazel, Chattin Violet, Peebler Frankie, Conrad Nellie, Russell Bethel, plus others. District No 3 includes Wallowa county and nearby valleys, with Edna Eames and Margaret Ro up among leading contenders. Prizes include trips to San Francisco, hotel stays, and Portland excursions. scholarships and music lessons are offered in lieu of trips.
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Observer
John
Union
Wallowa
Ing Rose
Edna Eames
Joseph
Oregon
Eva Wilson
Hazel van Housen
Alice
Ruby Huff
la Grande
Union County
LaGrande
Portland
Robertson
Zella
Teverese
Wilson
Eva
van Housen
Hazel
Alloel
Chattin
Violet
Summerville
Karti
Peebler
Frankie
R. F.D
Russell
Bethel
Elgin
Wallowa County
Pine and
Beagle
Portland Ross
Eames
Edna
Roup
Margaret
Thorp
San Francisco
Whitman College
Baker City Business College
Mildred Stephenson
Star Theatre
Miss Evans
Columbia River
Mina
Boswell
Minam
Wal_ lowa
Fire destroys large portion of Snohomish town
A major blaze in Snohomish Washington early today swept through the business district. The fire left about thirty structures burned and damages estimated at 160000 dollars.
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Snohomish
Wash
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Ruby
Sev
Stephenson
Mil
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Cotner
Martin
Irma
Fourth Street
Combs
D Avenue
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Sixth St
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Ocean
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