Pendleton's decisive win over Pearson ends tough Walla Walla clash
Pendleton high school sharks triumph 26 to 18 at Commercial Gym over Pearson's Academy. Captain Jordan leads, Hampton guards solid, Houser nets 12 as Pendleton rallies from early deficit to claim a hard fought victory. Walla Walla center Dement and Wheffman among visitors' scorers. officials Sturdivant Niles.
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Pendleton High School
Walla Walla
Pearson
Weither
Pendleton
Lpoils
Walla Wallans Tegan
Tanma
Jordan
Pendletonians
Jomtien
Hampton
Fee
Strain
Houser
Tearm
Strom
Dem
Bryan's Double Is Dead in the East
Manchester Connecticut Frank A. Abbey known as Bryan's Double dies at home at age 68 Abbey often mistaken for William Jennings Bryan and, for amusement, played the role to fool friends and onlookers in town
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Bryan
Manchester
Conn
Frank A. Abbey
William J. Bryan
Abbey
When Democrats Meet UMass Debate Sparks Heat
Fragmentary report notes a meeting between Democrats and UMass officials that quickly grows tense with strong language and sharp exchanges over policy and leadership.
Warden Henry J Taylor Returns After Lodge Tour
Grand Warden for Oregon I O O F Henry J Taylor returns home to lay re creation aside after visiting thirteen banquets and fifteen lodges across Union Baker and Wallowa counties. He enjoyed the trip despite heavy travel and will begin anew with a tour of Morrow county lodges following a week of rest.
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Union
Baker
Wallowa
Henry J. Taylor
Oregon
Taylor
la Grande
Loutine
Elgin
Kilgin
Farmer
Summerville
Union Regular
Saturdy
Chosen Friends
Island City
Cove
North Powder
Prnstow
Haines
Wingsville
Baker City
Elkhorn
Sumpter
Tuesaday
Burnt River
Huntington
Baker City Rebekah
Morrow County
Warner forgery trial testimony ends in courtroom saga
Mrs. Warner testified in the forgery case, recounting her life with her uncle and insisting wills Nos. 2 and 3 were forgeries. She described Will No. 4 brought by mail in an old leather pocketbook from Walla Walla, claiming probate and temporary control of the property.
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Mrs. Warner
Lfe
Weston
Charles H. Carter
Walla Walla
Mary
Denounces John Lawrey in Will Testimony
The witness says Lawrey offered 5000 to draft a valid will and pressed her to hire him. She described Lawrey’s manipulation, showed a plan to fake signatures, and recounted visits including a revolver incident at his house. She claimed Lawrey sought favors while denouncing detective Lou Hartman and claimed police involvement. She testified Lawrey’s actions and character were fraudulent.
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John Lawrey
Lou Hartman
Lawrey
Didden
Naylor
C. Hendricks
Hendrick
Watts
Samuel George
St. George
Kearney
Ira Hughes
Vauieville
Dave Smith
George Robbing
van Vacter
Robbins
Father shot by son in self defense in Decatur County
In Decatur Ill George Leposes, a wealthy farmer near Edinburg in Christian county, attempted to whip his 18 year old son Roy. Roy fired a revolver killing his father instantly. Leposse leaves a widow and four other children. Toy Lopoase later said he shot in self defense after being attacked and threatened with stabbing. The son offered to surrender but was not arrested.
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Decatus
Roy
George Leposes
Liying
Edinburg
Christian County
Leposse
Toy Lopoase
Hermiston Resident Dies After Illness at Local Hospital
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports Hermiston resident Miller died at the local hospital Thursday night from a complication of diseases. Peter Corbett, a well known Indian and frequent city visitor, was granted three days free room and board after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. Elks plan another smoker next Thursday with the minstrel cast as special guests.
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Hermiston
Peter Corbett
Elks
Insane Doctor Is Committed by County Judge
Dr Franklin Allen declared insane after two weeks of delusions and ordered committed to the state asylum by County Judge Maroney. He will be sent to the institution as soon as a special attendant arrives.
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Franklin Allen
Maroney
Men and Religion Talks Across Walla Walla Churches
Fred W. Witham Y M C A secretary leads a men only address at 3 50 pm in the Baptist church as part of the Men and Religion Forward Movement. In the evening at 7 30 pm Dr B L Penrose Whitman College president and Prof N F P Colman speak at the Methodist church with all invited.
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Fred W. Witham
Walla Walla
Grabber Gets Light Sentence in Assault Case
Chris Morgan known as the Jack the Grabber faced a charge of assault after leaping on several Indies parties. He pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Joe H. Parkes and received fifteen days in county jail.
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Grabber
Chris Morgan
Jack the Grabber
Justice of the Peace
Joe H. Parkes
Jatt
Case Against Lee is Dismissed After Escape and Recapture
Dick Lee fled during transport after a gun incident at Helix last night and eluded pursuers by leaping from a wagon and disappearing. He was found hiding in a furrow and retaken, then brought to the city where he settled the matter out of court with witnesses and the prosecutor.
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Lee
Dick Lee
Helix
Ernest Knight
British Plan for Pacific Coaling Station Reported
Reports from Honoebhalu say the steamer Makura has landed large guns on Fanning Island in the South Seas. The dispatch notes Britain’s program announced last November when a British capitalist-backed candidate assumed control of the group.
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Pacific
Seattle
Honoebhalu
Fanning Island
South Seas
Island could host coaling station for merchant and naval ships
The syndicate planned to establish a canaling and coaling station on the island for merchant and naval vessels, arguing the site would gain strategic value after the Panama Canal opened.
Was Lich Dies a Pauper Former Lipton Partner
Trinidad Colorado obituary notes James Boyd a former Lipton partner and tea merchant from Bris sow Scotland. It recounts his death at home after a troubled life and marriage. The story links his burial by a local charity and mentions his earlier travels to Africa before death.
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Thomas Lipton
Trinidad
Colo
James Boyd
Brissow
Scotland
Boyd
Travis
Africa
Englishman Returns With Fortune To Reconcile
A man, burdened by fatigue, returns to England and seeks reconciliation with his wife by gifting his fortune to her. The act signals a resolve to mend strained relations and secure the marriage through material means.
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England
Marathon Flight Planned Around Major U.S. Cities
A marathon flight linking Chicago Omaha St Louis Kansas City Indianapolis Dayton South Bend and returning to Chicago is planned in connection with the international aeroplane meet to be held this summer.
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Chicago
Omaha
St. Louis
Kansasity
Indianapolis
Dayton
South Bend
New Weston Bank Names Cashier and Assistant
M Kemp has resigned as cashier of the Farmers Bank of Weston. He will be succeeded by B E Smith, assistant cashier, whose position will be filled by Ernest Blomgren.
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Weston, Or
M. Kemp
Farmers Bank of Weston
BE. M. Smith
Ernest Blomgren
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