Disaster sinks Japanese cruiser Matsushima. 159 to 200 dead
Tokyo reports the training cruiser Matsushima exploded in its magazine off the Pacedore islands. One hundred ninety eight perished, with 41 cadets among the survivors. The ship went down in minutes after the magazine blast. the captain and many officers are among the dead. cause remains unexplained.
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Tokio
Japan
Norrow
Pliscadore Islands
Matsushima
Emiserk Hashadate
Ttsukkushima
Yalu
Tokyo
Moshiamtsu
Prominent Families Mourning Loss of Japanese Ship
A supplementary report from Admiral Moshiamatsu says only 141 men were rescued from the sunken Japanese training ship Matsuhima off Pencaderos Island. The death toll could exceed 200, with cadets among the missing, including figures linked to Field Marshal Ovama and Vice Foreign Minister Chinda.
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Tokio
Japan
Moshiamatsu
Matsuhima
Veese
Pencaderos Island
Ovama
Chinda
Meeting of Tax Payers Postponed to Await Assessor's Attendance
The taxpayers gathering planned for next Monday night is indefinitely postponed due to Assessor Strain's illness. T C Taylor, chair of the Commercial association committee, says the mass meeting is favored, with county court and assessor support, but postponement respects Strain's inability to attend. A publicity bureau discussion may be added when held.
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Taylor
C. ” Strain
Taxpayers
T. C. Taylor
Commercial Association Committee
Strain
Burglars Loot Brockway General Store and Post Office
At Brockway nineteen miles west of Roseburg burglars robbed the general store and post office run by 4 BA Nichols. They secured about 20 in coin 12 in sums and district school order for 40 plus about 65 in merchandise. There was no crew.
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Brockway
Roseburg
BA. Nichols
Colin
Japan training ship accident sorrow telegram
A telegram from Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry expressing sorrow over the training ship accident arrived in Tokio on April 20, reflecting American condolences for the incident involving the Japanese vessel.
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Tokio
America
Nays
Baseball scores from West Coast games
In San Francisco on April 20 Portland defeated San Francisco 4 to 2. On April 29 Tacoma beat Spokane 6 to 2. Vancouver edged Butte 0 to 0. Seattle beat Aberdeen 6 to 4 on April 29. Los Angeles and Oakland played to a 1 1 tie on April 29.
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San Francisco
Portland
Tacoma
Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis game scores
Detroit 3 Chicago 6 at New York Boston 1 New York 1 at Philadelphia Washington 2 Philadelphia 3 at St Louis St Louis 2 Cleveland 6.
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Detroit
Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
National Langue at Boston results recap
In Boston National Langue defeated New York 7 to 6 at Brooklyn while Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 3 to 1. The games showcased tight pitching and timely hits with Brooklyn suffering two losses in New York outings.
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National Langue
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Death by suicide near Emmett saddles ranch
Miss Meta Bailey, 19, living on a ranch two miles from Emmett, died last night by ingesting carbolic acid. Family members were outdoors when she locked herself in, dressed carefully, and took the toxin. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the family residence with Rev. McGruder directing.
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Emmett
Whitman Named Private Secretary at Walla Walla Penitentiary
Walter C. Whitman, a Pendleton business college graduate from the shorthand department, has accepted the post as private secretary to the warden of the penitentiary at Walla Walla.
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Whitman
Walter C. Whitman
Pendleton Business College
Walla Walla
Nome Gold Shipments Expected Over Three Million
Reports from Nome indicate a spring cleanup of gold that will be shipped to Seattle totaling upwards of 3,000,000 dollars. Shipments will begin as soon as the boats clear the tee.
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Nome
Seattle
Twenty Nine Combines Sold Promising Record Thresher Sales
E L Smith as Holt machine agent reports twenty nine two carloads of combine harvesters sold this spring. Most will be shipped to Pendleton and surrounding counties for distribution among farmers. The first shipment is here with setup under way, and Smith plans a coast vacation after all machines are delivered.
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E. L. Smith
Holt
Ordre
Mr. Smith
Pendleton
Death by Own Action in New York City
In New York on April 30 Meyer Glaf fenburg leaped from the sixth story of a tenement, shouting to his wife in the street below that he would kill himself. He landed on his head at his wife's feet and died instantly. He had been ill for some time and became discouraged. his wife was preparing to leave for synagogue.
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New York
Meyer Glaffenburg
Combine Harvester and Draft Animals At Saturday Sale
Sam Bitter, sale manager, says about 20 head of horses including drivers, draft animals and colts, will be offered for sale. One combine harvester, a hack and home gang plows will be auctioned. Additional property will be listed for sale between Pow and Saturday at the fair pavilion.
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Sam Bitter
Seale
Free for all at a circus ends in riot and damage
A Grant's Pass dispatch reports a street fight between Norris & Rowe circus workers and local townsmen in Portland on April 30. The clash left about six men bruised and cut, with constables called out. A tent was demolished as clubs, fences, bricks, and other objects were used amid the disturbance sparked by a vulgar remark to a passing couple.
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Portland
Grant's Pass
Norris & Rowe's Circus
Oldest Paper Quits in Pekin Gazette to Be Replaced
The Pekin Gazette, the world’s oldest newspaper, issues its final number and will be succeeded by the government Gazette. The new official organ will be larger and more modern, reflecting a shift in official communications. Established in 1863, the Pekin Gazette once circulated broadly amid distant Anglo-Saxon views and early American borders.
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Pekin
China
Pekin Gazette
Government Gazette
América
Stivngor
Chicago editor L H Bickford dies at 64
Chicago April 64 L H Bickford associate editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean died this morning from complications of appendicitis.
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Chicago
L. H. Bickford
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Tornado Death Toll Near Eight Hundred In New Orleans
New Orleans reports indicate a nearly complete tally from tornado districts with 802 killed and 2296 injured. Authorities assess damage across impacted areas as rescue operations continue and recovery efforts unfold.
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New Orleans
Stanfield Cunha Sheep Shearing Plant Moves to Nolin
The Stanfield Cunha sheep shearing plant, long at Rector near Echo, was moved to Nolin yesterday to shear about 20 000 sheep in three weeks. It will also handle Slusher and Cunningham herds, then proceed to Heppner to finish spring work. The operation uses 26 shearers and can process about 2000 head per day over ten hours.
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Stanfield
Suit Filed to Collect $2304 From Henry T Hill
Pen Deton Abstract Company through Attorneys Raley Richards and Raley filed suit to recover 2304 from Henry T Hill on a note to Savings Bank later transferred to plaintiffs. An attorney fee of 200 is also claimed.
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Pendeton Abstract Company
Raley, Richards & Raley
Henry T. Hill
Savings Bank
Black stallion Rosen burg dies after illness at Davenport
Rosen burg, a famed horse owned by Davenport Horse company in Davenport Washington, died yesterday after several days illness. Valued at 8000 dollars, no life insurance carried. Won top prizes at the Chicago horse show and the St. Louis exposition, regarded as one of the finest animals in the northwest.
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Rosenburg
Davenport Horse Company
Davenport
Wash
Northwest
Pendleton Real Estate Men to Meet for County Development
Land agents across Umatilla County are urged to attend a May 7 meeting at the Pendleton Commercial club to discuss uniting for county development and publicity a bureau to advertise resources. Dr Costuma of Columbia Land Co heads the summons inviting 26 invited leaders with broader participation encouraged.
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Ales Urgmov
Lelig
Pendleton
Richardson
West End
B. Costuma
Columbia Land Company
Costuma
Umatilla County
Ore
Uma- Ulla County
D. C. Brownell
Timatlila
R. Oldaker
Hermiston
A. C. Crawford
HB. G. Newport
J. F. McNaught
W. H. Skinner
L. W. Furnas
W. H. Daughtrey
Echo
R. N. Stanfield
Weston
A. Pearson
Freewater
Tom Richardson
BR. H. Wilcox
Coast Defense Maneuvers By Navy Planned
Washington April 30 The navy department will hold a large mobilization next month featuring destroyers torpedo boats submarines and other craft to test a coast defense system for the Atlantic. Commander Marsh will command 40 to 50 fighting ships including most of 23 torpedo boats six or seven submarines and two destroyers with the Viper and Adder class subs plus Octopus and the old Holland. Submarines will be demonstrated as coast defense and a mother ship Castine will provide a movable base to extend their range. Submarine diving tests and evasion maneuvers will also be conducted alongside destroyer and torpedo boat operations.
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Washington
Navy Department
Atlantic Seaboard
Marsh
Castine
Wool Deadlock Delays Scouring Mill Start May 1
Woolgrowers and sellers remain in deadlock with no wool purchased by the scouring mill. No new wool has reached the city and the pending May 25 sales day may see only limited activity until then.
Bourne Loses Grip as Oregon GOP Endorses Taft
Portland April 30 Oregon state central committee endorsed Taft for president ending Bourne’s bid to control the delegation. Bourne’s persistent push for a second Roosevelt term drew opposition as Fulton received warm endorsement and Coke was elected chairman.
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Bourne
Roosevel
Chicago
Portland
Ore
State Central Committee
Republican Party
Taft
Oregon
Roosevelt
Fulton
W. M. Coke
Wheat Crop Prospects Favorable After Winds
Thomas Campbell reports from the county’s north area that nearly all wheat is in excellent condition despite recent winds causing minimal damage. Moist ground and rapid growth prevail as weeks pass without rainfall, but prospects for a large harvest remain good.
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Thomas Campbell
Republican Run On Democratic Ticket For County School Chief
Homer I Watts, Athena, a registered Republican, enters the race for county school superintendent on the Democratic ticket after Democratic friends wrote his name in at the primaries. R J Slater pursues district attorney as a Democrat. Carter’s decline blocks a straightforward nomination, forcing committee action or petition. Heathman and Bentley seek constable seats. most nominees have filed acceptances. The direct primary law prevents Slater from becoming the Democratic candidate if nominated by party.
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Homer I. Watts
Heathman
Bentley
Constable
R. J. Slater
Homer J. Watts
Athena
Slater
C. H. Carter
Democratic Central Committee
Mr. Slater
Carter
Phelps
Watts
J. M. Heathman
J. M. Bentley
Socialista
Socialists
G. A. Robbins
Saling
Central Committee
Quiet Title Suit In Circuit Court
Mrs. Cof fee of Rattigan filed a suit in circuit court to quiet title on vacant lots at the corner of College and Court streets. She claims she financed the purchase with her husband’s money. The action was filed by Attorney D. W. Bailey.
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Circuit Court
Coffee
Rattigan
College and
Court Streets
D. W. Bailey
Railroad Prospects Promising Says J M Mitchell
J M Mitchell of Joseph who held a sub contract on the O R & N work in this county reported after a Portland conference with road officials that no definite terms were given but that the old contractors should regain the work when resumed this summer.
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J. M. Mitchell
Joseph
Portland
Bilgin Recorder
Indians Attend Camp Meeting in Automobiles
Indian evangelist meetings open on the reservation under a large Presbyterian tent. Rev. Mount Arthur will preach with Rev. Robert Par leading. Delegations from Nez Perce Yakima and Warm Springs join locals, arriving by auto. A social is set for 2 PM tomorrow and revival services continue for weeks with five Indian ministers. Whites may attend.
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Northwest
Presbyterian Mission
Mount Arthur
Robert Par
Nez Perce
Yakima Reservation
Warm Springs
Christian Endeavor Society
J. M. Cornelison
Reservation Presbyterian Church
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New York City
Brickbats
Fathor
Morwal Shearing
D.B. Costuma
Algnere
Torpado
Jonathan
Automobiles
Cottonwood
Idaho
Antos
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