Pendleton Roads Faulted Prompting Commercial Club Action
Perry Brothers allege poor road conditions into Pendleton from the Planting ranch hinder farmers from reaching town. Some travel to Echo for supplies despite Echo being farther than Pendleton. J A Borle of Pendleton planing mills reported the issue to the Commercial association. Secretary Keefe referred the appeal to Dr F W Vincent, head of the reads committee.
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Pendleton
West End
Commercial Association
Perry Brothers
Echo
Weho
J. A. Borle
Pendleton Round-Up Excitement Builds in Portland Report
The Pacific Live Stock Reporter relays strong Portland enthusiasm for Pendleton Round-Up dates September 26 to 28. J E Keefe confirms a show that will eclipse prior efforts with a motto promising a good time and square deal. Pendleton’s cowboys are praised for crowd handling at last year’s events and the piece notes daredevil riding and rodeo life in a single arena.
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Portland
Pacific Livestock Reporter
J. KE. Keefe
Pendleton
Keefe
Stock Yards
New York
Plains
Wilson to Open Campaign Speech in Williams Grove
Sea Girt Pa Aug 14 Governor Wilson announces his first campaign speech outside New Jersey will be in Williams Grove Pa on August 29 where he will address a crowd.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Wiliams Grove
Birdman Plans Aeroplane Baseball Toss At Pendleton Park
Walter Edwards will drop balls from a Curtis biplane during aero flights at the Pendleton round-up days. Players from Pendleton and Boise will attempt to catch balls from great height, aiming to set a new record. Edwards and the plane arrive from Portland Friday morning, with Bennett and other aviators joining for the weekend shows.
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Walter Edwards
Pendleton
Wards
Portland
Edwards
Fred A. Benett
Bennett
Silas Christofferson
Harry Christofferson
Alma Pederson
White boy found in Negro hovel near Washington
A ten year old white boy named Joe Wilford Johoson was found living in a deplorable dwelling in a Black neighborhood near Washington. He was alleged to have been placed there by his mother, a local society woman, as authorities conduct a thorough search to identify her.
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Washington
Joe Wilford Johoson
Here
Board Requests Pastor’s Return
The fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal church held in city church parlors last evening. District Superintendent Andrew Warner reviewed a thriving district noting 27 new preaching places established this year. The board unanimously requested the return of their pastor Rev. N. Evans for a fourth year.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew Warner
N. Evans
Olympic visitors sail into New York for honors parade
New York reports arrival of James Sullivan the American Olympic commissioner and Col. Robert Thompson and party from Europe aboard the Olympic ship. They will share in honors to be showered on victorious American athletes at the national demonstration on August 9.
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New York
James Sullivan
Col
Robert Thompson
Europe
Steel bill veto overruled in House action
President Taft vetoed the steel bill citing harmful effects on the iron and steel industry and the tariff revision without adequate study. Majority Leader Underwood moved to pass over the veto after debate, and the measure was approved despite the president’s objections.
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Washington
Taft
Underwood
Tariff Board
Iron and Steel
House
American vice consul in Cartagena murdered
Washington reports the murder of William Bruce McMasters, American vice consul at Cartagena, Colombia. The crime is believed to be the work of rebels. The state department orders an immediate investigation.
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Washington
William Bruce McMasters
Cartagena
Columbia
State Department
Heir Arrives at Astor Millions in New York
A seven and three quarter pound son was born to Mrs John Jacob Astor widow of John Jacob Astor in New York. The baby to be named John Jacob Astor. A crowd gathered at the mansion amid rumors of the stork visit as plans were made for a new will setting aside three million dollars for the heir.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
John Javob Astor
Madeline Force Astor
Ava Wiling Astor
Colonel Astor
Vincent Astor
Engandean
Astor
America
Madeline Astor
Negro Held in Huntington Case Looms Over Idaho Search
A posse led by Deputy Sheriff Hanson with bloodhounds hunts along the Snake River for the man who attacked Mrs Hirelay in Huntington. Governor West wired for help and a reward is offered. A suspect arrested in Baker resembles the description, but officials fear lynching if brought here for identification. Mrs Barclas’s condition remains serious.
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Huntington
Ore
Hanson
Snake River
Hirelay
West
Idaho
Barclas
Records of Funds Destroyed Highlight 1904 Campaign
Washington Aug. 14 Former New York Republican campaign manager OL B O'Dell testified before the senate campaign contribution investigation panel that the 1904 campaign records were destroyed. He said the committee contributed 200000 dollars plus 50000 from the national committee for New York work. He recounted EK Harriman's 1904 Washington visit to Roosevelt and said Harriman later contributed 50000 to the fund, while asserting no trusts or corporations gave funds.
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Washington
Senate
BL B O'Dell
New York
Senate Campaign Contribution
National Committee
New York State
EK. A. Harriman
Roosevelt
Salil
Progressives 10 Have Own Ticket In Seattle and Washington
Seattle Aug 14 Progressives decide to field a full party ticket in Seattle. Progressives withdrawing from Republican primaries accelerate as the party sets dates for primary and convention. Primaries expected to bind delegates. Washington Aug 14 Senate rejects La Follette cotton tariff revision 1 46 and passes the House cotton tariff bill 36 19.
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Seattle
Fied
Washington
Senate
la Follette
Prosecution Flayed by Rogers in Darrow Trial
Los Angeles August 14 Attorney Rogers attacked the prosecution in the Darrow trial. He denounced District Attorney Fredericks and said there was no evidence against Darrow beyond Franklin. He argued Franklin’s testimony was invalid since he was an accomplice.
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Los Angeles
Rogers
Darrow
Fredericks
Franklin
Taft and Wilson duel over tariff, Hilles predicts Taft win
Chicago Aug 14 Charles D Hilles new chairman of the national republican committee arrived and said The Ticket is between Taft and Wilson over the tariff issue The People Want protection and for that reason Taft will win
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Chicago
Charles D. Hilles
National Republican
Taft
Wil‘son
Western Republican headquarters opened in Chicago
Aug 14 Western executive committee of the national Republican Committee opened the Chicago headquarters with Chairman Hilles and New York members. The setup includes literature, Taft portraits, buttons for the West, and plans to distribute speakers to counter Roosevelt. Cards with questions target Pacific coast voters and foreign-born citizens to influence the Wilson opposition.
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Chicago
National Republican Committee
Hilles
National Committee
New York
West
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
William J. Pryvan
Dig ‘Pethers
Wilson
Europe
Western Committee
Pacific Coast
United States
Schepps Resolves to Fight Extradition
Hot Springs Arkansas August 14 That Sam Schepps held here for the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal of New York does not intend to wait to be taken to New York without a fight. Assistant district attorneys Rubin and county detective Stewart arrived with credentials. Schepps denounced them and demanded his liberty. Rubin prepared to have a warrant issued for Schepps.
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Hot Springs
Cattle Prices Hit U.S. Record at Stockyards
Chicago August 14 The highest price for cattle in the United States was reported at the stockyards with beef on the hoof at 10.40 a hundredweight Two other price records followed with distillery steers at 160 a hundred and range steers at 9 a hundred.
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Chicago
United States
Patriotic Order of America Holds Maryland Convention
Cheatertown Maryland August 114 delegates from Baltimore and other parts of the state attend the state camp convention of the Patriotic Order of America in the city. About 280 delegates participate in the gathering.
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Cheatertown
Patriotic Order of America
Ita
Baltimore
Letter Man Says His Wife Has Broken His Heart
A man recounts heartbreak from his wife and declares intent to end all. The admission appears in a personal letter or public note, outlining emotional distress and a stated wish to self-harm, prompting concern and calls for help. Local authorities or family may be monitoring the situation.
Would Kill Child Too Holy of Little Girl Is Found in Apartment
Los Angeles August 14. Vivian Greenfield eight years old was found dead in a Venice lodging house with her throat cut. Police seek Charles E. Greenfield stepfather believed to be the killer or to have fled. A letter from Vivian’s father to Mrs. Greenfield claimed he murdered the child and hinted at his own death or a staged suicide. Police search southern California for Greenfield who was last seen with the child.
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Los Angeles
Charles EK. Greenfield
Vivian Groendel
Yestering
Venice
Stab- Vahes
Greenfield
California
C. E. Greenfield
Vivian Greenfield
Rebels Across Line Threaten Americans Near El Paso
El Paso Texas Aug 14 six hundred Mexican rebels reached Palemes near Columbus and threaten to cross the line to attack Americans Troop D Third U S Cavalry arrived at Columbues to reinforce the border patrol.
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el Paso
Texas
Palémas
Columbus
D. Third U. S Cavalry
Columbues
French Plan Court to Settle Vegetable Masqueraders
The French government seeks a world court to review chemical disputes with the United States. Paris plans a conference of government representatives next winter to build consensus among principal powers. The move targets copper salt greening and abatace, aiming to curb French product rulings amid agriculture decisions.
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Washington
Paris
Department of Agriculture
Pure Toad Board
France
Wyoming suffragists aid Wilson in campaigning ride
Sea Girl August 14. Riding a broncho to Governor Wilson’s Wyoming home Miss Albert Claire of Sheridan, a suffragist, declared Wyoming women support the Democratic candidate for the Presidency. Claire rose to prominence by riding from Sheridan to New York and then across the continent.
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Wilson
Albert Claire
Sheridan
Wro
Wyoming
Claire
New York
Ocean Grove Fetes Open With New York Choir Master
At Ocean Grove New Jersey on August fourteen the children's festivals begin as part of the famous camp meeting. About one thousand trained children will participate under the direction of Dr Morgan the renowned New York choir master guiding the events through colorful spect public displays.
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Ocean Grove
Dr Morgan
New York
Favorite Undergoes Operation in Paris
Paris Aug 1 Gales DeSelse once famed King Manuel favorite and Portuguese ruler celebrity underwent an operation at Doven's sanitarium. No condition reported as serious at present.
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Paris
Gales DeSelse
Manuel
Portugal
Doven
Santarium
Corsican Steamer Weathered Iceberg Collision Rumor
A wireless assurance from Captain Cook on the Corsican declared all’s well after a collision with an iceberg near Montreal on August 14. Despite this, rumors persisted that the vessel suffered greater damage than official reports indicated and questioned the fate of the liner.
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Montreal
Dewbes
Faye Tolay
Captain Cook
Wool Bill Victory Voiced by Governor Wilson in Sea Girt
Sea Girt Aug 14 Approval of the house action in passing the Wool bill over President Taft's veto was voiced today by Governor Wilson the democratic presidential nominee noting his support for the measure and urging unity in the party campaign.
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House
Taft
Wilson
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