Heat wave claims scorers of victims in eastern states
Western heat wave triggers record temperatures and multiple deaths across cities from New York to Omaha. Reports cite 15 deaths in New York, 25 in Chicago, and numerous prostrations. Observed highs include 107 in Washington and 108 in Cockliffe, Ontario.
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Fire destroys famed Dalmore distillery in Glasgow
Glasgow on July 3 reports a blaze that wiped out the Dalmore distillery with losses around half a million dollars. Molten whiskey flowed into the streets toward the Firth of Cromarty, creating a remarkable, dangerous spectacle.
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Firth of Cromarty
Jury Gave Girl Purse Instead of Indictment
Jackson Mississippi July 7 After refusing to indict 11 year old Claudia Battle who killed Joe Muley the Hinds county grand jury was urged to raise a $25 purse to send her home in a detent state It was asserted she was the victim of the white slave traffic
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Jackson
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Hinds County
Woman Claims Wrote Book of Truth Through Divine Revelation
Evelyn Arthur Lee testifies that she authored every line of the Book of Truth, swearing a divine revelation guided her writing and denying that Shane shared authorship. Lee likens her act to Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, asserting no shame rests on believers in the doctrine of absolute life.
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Chicago
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Felicia Rees
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Joseph Smith
Boy Confesses to Stealing Horse Near Milton Oregon
Milton Oregon July. Lewis Clark arrested on a warrant from A J Bennett below Freewater for horse theft. The 18-year-old confessed taking the horse and saddle, claiming the horse was dead and saddle hidden. He was in Salem reform school earlier and returned home about a year ago. Parents are respectable, but the youth is incorrigible. Father willing to settle with Bennett for the stolen property.
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Seamen Strike Nears End With Shipping Schedules Restored
London July 3 All Transatlantic companies have settled with wearying seamen and sailing schedules will be restored immediately. At Hull families of strikers face near starvation as negotiations for peace resume with prospects of an early settlement.
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Round-up motion picture rights awarded to Harbeck Film
An agreement between Round-up management and Harbeck Film of Seattle grants the Seattle company motion picture rights for the Round-up. The contract, awaiting signature, gives Harbeck rights for Oregon, eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana. Harbeck will supply three cameras at 12 cents per foot.
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Montana
Two Girls Fight Off Attempted Assault in Pendleton
Miss Sarah Doherty and Miss Mary Lafferty, both long-time Pendleton residents, were attacked Saturday night near Court Street as a man seized Doherty from behind and fell on her body while Lafferty screamed. The assailant fled into darkness. Sheriff Taylor and officers pursue a likely suspect amid public outrage and talk of a reward.
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Mabel Warner Before Judge Again in Land Case
The famous Mabel Warner returns to court with her husband as heirs press to oust her from land the Supreme Court said she had no title to. The suit seeks a receiver and injunction and questions a mortgage on the crop made just before the division. Judge Knowles sits for Judge Phelis. plaintiffs allege fraud while Mrs Warner smiles through the proceedings.
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Mike
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Warter
Richard Barry Expelled From City Players Club
The city theatre scene reports Richard Barry, a noted actor, has been expelled from the Players' club. Sensational remarks by Barry and some actresses caused offense among theatre crowds, leading to the action against him.
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Toagacine Menniker
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French aviators cross English Channel for prize race
A field of European flyers led by Pierre Venirine Hynte crossed the Dover Strait in a tense race for the Premier prize of 12,500 dollars. The course ran about 93 miles to London after leaving France, with several contestants landing near Dover and others continuing to Hendon, while winner Renaux reportedly carried passengers and Gilbert set the fastest time of 37 minutes 5 seconds amid scattered landings.
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Wappenstein Case Heads to Jury Tonight
Seattle July 8 Former Police Chief Wappenstein faces a jury for a bribery charge after a day on the stand. He reiterates his defense, citing a sudden bank balance rise tied to a brother in law repaying a loan. Prosecutor introduces evidence of a 1900 agreement where Benn loaned Wappenstein $500 instead of the opposite.
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E. TD. Benn
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Benn
Yeosmen Rob Ocean Shore Hit at Central Station
Yeosmen robbed the Ocean Shore subway safe at Central station in Prisco San Francisco on July 3 after chasing away a guard with a gun. Authorities believe they secured a small sum of money.
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Ocean Shore Uitroad
Central Station
Pendleton Faces Water System Delay Suit Over Indian Land
The city seeks to condemn land owned by Venix on the reservation for a gravity water system headworks. A lawsuit, argued by Ratey Ratey and Johnson Skarske, aims to assess damages after failed negotiations. the water commission values the land at $1300.
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Aguila company sold to John Gates for 158 million
El Diario reports Lord Cowdry sold the Aguila company to John Gates for 158 million dollars in a deal confirmed by a personal statement. Mexican city July 3. The notice emphasizes the authenticity of the sale and names the involved parties Cowdry Gates and Aguila.
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Pendleton 9 Prepares Fourth of July Celebration
Washington July 34 Tomorrow will be the Fourth of July festivities nationwide with orderly patriotic observances. In Washington the municipal field events at Potomac Park include separate meets for white and colored youths, an aviation display with amateur flyers, and aquatics programs. New York plans a family day with a Declaration at Central Park and a “procession of all nations” around City Hall Square highlighting multiple nationalities.
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Alleged dynamiters win quashed indictments
In Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Willis overturned indictments against Comnors Bender and Maple on charges of attempting to dynamite the Hall of Records building. Prosecution says trial will be delayed one week with new indictments. Defense attorneys Darrow Davis and Scott praised the ruling and plan to seek a reduced bail of 25,000 each.
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Senate official convicted of soliciting bribe
A Senate official from Croluas Tolya Dre Dlegie in Colorado faced a bribery charge. He allegedly solicited a bribe from a protective Harrison posing as a lobbyist. The investigation, led by Detective Harrison, covered actions linked to Senator Andrews.
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John Hagen Dead in California Home
John Hagen longtime Umatilla County resident died Saturday in Hemet California at 5 pm from a compilation of diseases He had lived on his farm five miles northwest of the city He leaves a wife and nine children Lawrences Mainte Myrtle Lillian Ita Leola Lester John Mildred four brothers and a sister Henry Hagen of the county attended the funeral in Hemet
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Parade and Independence Day Events in Pendleton Planning
Readable notes describe a town celebration marking the nation’s anniversary with a morning parade, starting at the court house square, moving through Main, Bluff, Alta, College, Webb, and ending at Round Up Park for a literary and musical program. Fireworks, decorations, and a fitness and marching lineup are planned, with local businesses preparing displays and residents anticipating a large turnout.
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