Oregon Theater Opens September 19 with Royal Chef
New theater lessee J. Mitchell arrives in Pendleton after 14 years in show business. Opening night September 19 features The Royal Chef comic opera. Mitchell plans to relocate permanently, marry Miss Pauling Samuel on September 9, and work music lessons and a music store with Sherman Clay agency. He expects to bring strong Northwest attractions to Pendleton.
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Mitchell
Pendicton
Dayton
Do. J. Mitchell
Oregon Theater
Pauling EL Samuel
Pendleton
Mr. Mitchell
Pruitt Seen in Sheridan Wyoming on Way to Chicago
Former Pendleton lawyer W E Pruitt was reported in Sheridan Wyoming last week by Din Bowman, an electrician. Pruitt, who vanished from Pendleton in July, told Bowman he was bound for Chicago while working as a waiter and appearing in good spirits and in decent health. No explanation has been given for his sudden departure or apparent disappearance from Pendleton.
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Cp. C. Bownwn
Pendleton
Pruitt
Chicago
Walter
Wis
Goms
W. E. Pruitt
Sneidan
Wyoming
Seen
H. ©. Willis
Taylor
Din Bowman
Sheridan
Mrr. Bowman
Snys
Mr. Bowman
Chilengo
Fire wipes out Tesla town. Cerf dies in hotel blaze
Stockton August 25 report states a fire destroyed much of Tesla town. Ernest Cerf burned to death after returning for valuables in the Tesla hotel which was destroyed. Fifteen people in the upper story leaped to the ground, many injured. A butcher shop cream parlor bakery and saloon also burned.
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Coul
Tesla
Ernest Cerf
Northwest circuit brings west ward shows on stage
The Northwest circuit presents West Ward performances featuring The Clansman The Man from Home The Holy City Paid in Full with Charles FB Hanford and other notable titles from Dilla era venues to entertain regional audiences.
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Charles FB. Hanford
Premature blast kills child in Mother Lode mine
A blast at the Mother Lode mine in Phoenix British Columbia on Saturday killed the 1 year old daughter of James Dimimick and left his wife in precarious condition.
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Mother Lode
Phoenix
B. C
James Dimimick
Lone Bandit Robbed 125 People in Yellowstone
Ad vices report a lone bandit robbed 15 stage coaches carrying 125 passengers in Yellowstone park near Spring Creek. A cavalry pursuit is in progress. the robber escaped into the mountains with two hours head start. Estimated loot includes $2000 in cash and drafts plus watches and jewelry totaling about $10,000.
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Spring Creek
Japanese Consul General Saves Fleet Banquet From Anti Japan Sentiment
At a reception in Sydney hosted by the Brazilian embassy for the fleet officers, Japanese Consul General Uyono defused tension with a calm, conciliatory speech. He reaffirmed Japan's friendship with America and the desire to strengthen ties, averting an embarrassing scene as White opinion in Australia shifts toward dominance. The speech was well received and the mood remained enthusiastic.
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Sidney
Australia
Pacific
Kisaburo Uyono
Sydney
Uyono
Japan
America
Uyone
Kern Notified of His Nomination at Indiana Fair
In Indianapolis on August 24 the state fair grounds hosted Democratic delegates for Kern’s nomination. Kern avoided pomp, declined parade, and praised Bryan as foe of monopoly yet friend to legitimate enterprise. He criticized Roosevelt on tariff revision and labor relief, and attacked Speaker Cannon for opposing proposed relief measures.
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Indianapolis
State Fair Grounds
United States
Bryan
Roosevelt
Cannon
Committee
Eighteen Die as Walls Collapse in Boston Building
Eighteen men are reported killed and several injured in a building collapse during reconstruction in Boston. Twelve are seriously hurt, and 35 workers were on site when the old foundation failed after a recent fire. Firemen and police dig through debris as authorities identify victims. In Montana, a man named Harry Hepburn was struck by a car engine on a bridge, breaking his left arm and leg.
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Boston
Lombard
Mont
Harry Hepburn
Wall Street Flurry Sinks A O Brown & Co
New York August 25 A. O Brown & Co a major New York stock exchange firm has suspended operations after a chaotic Saturday in which it handled about 1 000 000 shares. Wash sales and delivery failures crippled the firm with estimated liabilities between 1 and 1 1/2 million dollars as resources were exhausted and the firm faced possible collapse.
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A. D. Brown & Co
New York
Wall Street
A. O. Brown & Co
The
Stock Exchange
Exchanges
Arrest of Spokane Despatch Clerk in Freewater
In Freewater on Saturday inspector arrested John Tonset, a Spokane mail carrier on route BR, FL D. No. 10, accused of purloining patrons money for post office orders. The suspect, known locally as George Leamer, had been living in a Fruitvale home and employed as a carpenter. He was taken to Spokane for trial.
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Preewater
Spokane
Freewater
Semneh
John Tonset
Post Office Ordrew
Mon- Tina
Tahoe
C. T. God- Win
Elgin
George Leamer
Fruitvale
Wigerne & Carpenter
Jensen
Texas May Enact the Unwritten Law in Statute
Eastland Texas August 25 The grand jury today urged making the unwritten law a statute to protect young women from crimes against girls and women. The report states the community is aroused and the legislature will be asked to act.
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Eastland
Texas
Grand Jury Today
Stat
Mike Theate
Lightning strikes Berg residence in Walla Walla
At 4 20 am a lightning bolt hit Hans Berg at 408 North Fourth Street menaced his room. Berg was tossed from bed but escaped serious injury. The strike ran along electric wires starting a small blaze that the fire department quickly extinguished. The side of the house was torn open.
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Walla Walla
Hans Berg
N. Fourth Street
Waymire and Radding Sentenced in Public Scandal Case
Salem August 25 Chief Justice Bean affirms lower court verdict in the Belle Waymire and Radding case. The defendants faced charges of placing Mayor Lane of Portland in a compromising position with a woman. The woman was sentenced to four months in jail and Radding received six months.
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Salem
Bean
Belle Waymire
Ebfe
Radding
Mayor Lane
Portland
Thrilling escape from head hunters on Formosa island
Mrs. Julian Arnold wife of the American consul on Formosa describes eight days hidden among fierce headhunters in Formosan interior. She traveled alone, endured a hostile reception by a giant chief adorned with scalp trophies, kept calm under threat, aided by a Japanese soldier guard.
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Berkeley
Formosa
Garrigan
Julian Arnold
Orient
University of California
Speculative Idaho Wheat Promises Huge Profit
Idaho farmer Abraham Adams of Juliaetta claims a 700 acre Alaska wheat crop will yield 24 500 bushels selling at 20 to 29 dollars per bushel. East coast press agents promote the crop as extraordinary with reports of 167 to 200 bushels per acre. Skeptics note rental costs and farming expenses while Adams reportedly plans a clean up near half a million dollars.
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Adams
Idaho
Alaska
Juliaetta
Abrahim Adams
East
Saturday Evening Post
Suit to collect debts against Streeter and Bryan
A suit to collect 207400 dollars claimed as due from Morrie B. Streeter and Blanche Bryan for rent was filed today by J. R. Dickson and W. F. Matlock, owners of the Oregon theater. The filing and attachment papers were filed about noon and some scenery and other property belonging to the Streeter Bryan company was attached.
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Morrie B. Streeter
Blanche Bryan
J. R. Dickson
W. F. Matlock
Oregon Theater
Strester-Bryan Company
Washington Sheepmen Push Dipping Injunction Challenge
Washington sheep owners refuse to dip under Oregon rules and fight the Lytle inspection order. Circuit Judge Bean may rescind Gilliland’s injunction, while the sheep commission says no basis exists for the order. Washington and other state sheep face criminal exposure for bringing uns dipped stock into Oregon, with grand jury action planned in September.
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Washington
Oregon
Bean
Gilliland
Dan P. Smythe
The
Sheep Commission
Lytle
Schmitz
Forestry Service
Forestry Bureau
H. C. Adams
Walla Walla
Sait
Dr. Lytle
John Bryant
Grand Jury
Scandinavian Brotherhood elects leaders at Great Falls meeting
Enoch E Enedahl of Spokane was elected grand president of the Scandinavian Brotherhood of North America at the grand lodge meeting in Great Falls Montana Saturday. Other grand officers elected include Gus J Stromme of Butte as vice president A K Anderson of Missouri as secretary treasurer Walter H Hanson of Wallace Idaho and B R Jenson of Great Falls Montana as grand trustees.
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Enoch &. Enedahl
Spokane
Scandinavian Brotherhood of North America
Grand Lodge
Great Falls
Mont
Gus J. Stromme
Butte
A. K. Anderson
Missoul
Walter H Hanson
Wallace
Idaho
R. Jenson
Rabbits Increasing in Eastern Oregon Says Burns Paper
Reports from eastern Oregon indicate jack rabbits are increasing rapidly due to a mild winter. The Times-Herald notes residents should protect fruit trees from the pests.
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Oregon
Times- Herald
La Grande Milliner Sues for Fifty Thousand Damages
Mrs. J. R. Forrest of La Grande asks 50 000 damages after her husband James R. Forrest a locomotive engineer was killed on the Santa Cruz division of the Southern Pacific about 18 months ago. The suit cites bridge negligence near Big Trees station and notes Forrest previously worked on the O K & N mountain division and Paeleron. Former La Grande engineers now with the Southern Pacific, including Oliver Kennedy Parker Frites Palmer Sime and Fields, are named among those connected to the case.
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Forrest
Pen- Meton
Mountain
California
Ging
Big Trees
Santa Cruz
la Grande
Southern Pacific
Oliver Kennedy
Parker, Frites
Palmer
Sime and Fields
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Royal Chef
Quincy Adame Sawyer Company
Pendicion
Northwest
Pendieton
Bellingham
Wash
George T. Hood
John Cort
Hood
E. Pruitt
Literidan
Stockton
Cerf
Lone Bandit
Livingston, Mont
Yellowstone Park
Choyser Basin
Firehole
Kisaburo Uyano
H. Lee Clotworthy
Kern
Kren
Tuck Market Guard
Jenss
Spbkane
Waymire
Streeter
Oneepmen
Judge Bear
Rean
Big
J. R. Forrest
la Grands
James R
Paaleron
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