Patriotic Talk by Dr Chapman on Independence Day
A large audience heard Portlands historian Dr H Chapman deliver a masterful Independence Day address at Happy Canyon pavilion. He traced two effects of the American Revolution, the transformation of Britain’s empire and U S independence, and warned that without citizen self effort the fathers’ sacred ideals may fade into unfulfilled dreams.
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Pendieton
Dro H. Chapman
Portland
Achotaran Parlot
Happy Canyon
Chaiiman
Free Republic
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
England
Payeble Gonter
United States
Venice
Peed
Austria
Europe
Panmives
Berti
Invanion
Relative of Local Man Severely Injured in Europe Battle
Stanley Jewett of Colted Staten Wolomi¢a reports his nephew Frank Jewett lies in a French hospital after a German shell hit him during a major Allied advance near Verdun. Jewett, a member of the First Canadian Contingent from New Hampshire, describes wire entanglements and shellfire that show the war's brutal conditions. He writes of comrades buried beside decayed corpses and the perilous moments when a shell wiped out a fellow soldier's head.
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Europe
Stanley Jewett
Frank Jewett
France
Jonet
Verdun
Yo Jett
Traderitton
New Hinmawick
Jewett
Datgerilla
Coen
Corrie
Be careful how yearling steer behaves on road
Sam Walker reports from Pilot Rock a yearling steer blocked a car on a dark canyon road last week. Jacques swerved to avoid cattle, but the front wheels hit the steer pinning the car while the rear wheels spun. A second vehicle arrived to pull both the steer and the car free.
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Sam Walker
Pilot Hock
Price Automobile
Toumon
Jacques
Walker
Doling
Tinka
Hekta
Ken
Jinks Snally
Absolute Dry Law To Go On Ballot In Oregon
Oregon voters face a November decision on banning liquor imports beyond the current twoquarts rule. Prohibition petition signatures were counted after removal at party headquarters, bringing total valid signatures to 22,?% of the 1,186 needed with three days left to gather more before filing with Secretary of State Olcott.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Prohibition Party
Behnke-Walker
Hing Ue
Olcott
Indian Land Opens on Colville Tract for Settlement
Spokane daily reports 100000 people flocking to Colville Indian reservation to register for settlement openings opening in July. Registration offices open midnight July 4 at 1301 Eth, with applications accepted until July 24. Estimates place 50000 to 100000 registrants. figures reflect wartime rush and housing demand as Spokane hotels run full.
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Spokane
Colville
Ae Northwest
Chamber of Commerce
Cal Wee
Particirion
Relvtriathog
Pendleton Fourth of July Parade and Pageant Sets City Ablaze
A grand Fourth of July celebration in Pendleton features a morning parade from Court Lot via Cottonwood to Water and Main, led by buglers and the Spirit of '76, followed by a patriotic program at Happy Canyon. The day includes a roller-skating marathon won by Parlett, athletic events, water fights, dances, and fireworks, with crowds flocking from Athena, Milton and beyond.
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Peanoton
Court
Cottonwood
Main
Piero Westies
Robin Meteher
Onder
GA. Tinantes
Spauly War Veter
Qostal
Pendleton Hom
State and
Couuiy
Ted Cross
Hoy Scout
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Fplewott
Laretier Company
Compleyes
Milton Hall
Goddess of Liberty
Merle Best
Daede Sum
George and Marthe Washington
Popoe Ao Menty
Fountine
Parlett
Siegel Parlett
Paul Schultz
Jon Sehuly
Clairtes Cahill
Pendleton
Athena
Miltet
Crrivalé
Happy Canyon
Baker Wins in Doubles at Eastern Onegin Tournament
Baker captures first honors in the lagies doubles as Mrs Kelts and Mins Custi defeat Mincey Purdy at Haven of Mieslon by 6 1. Baker also advances toward the ladies singles with Hulff and Miny Castle set for finals in about 15 years. Argentina has trebled its cultivated land area.
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Baker
Mrs. Kelts
Mins Custi
Mincey Purdy
Argentina
American punitive expedition withdraws to police duty on border
July 4 Washington reports the U S punitive expedition is being withdrawn to police duty near the border while pursuing forces concentrate and shorten lines toward the international boundary. Officials doubt a full withdrawal and expect months more militiamen on duty along the northern frontier.
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Washington
Pershing
Note from Mexico offers mediation over border tensions
Washington reports Carranza's note from the Mexican base seeks pacific mediation or direct talks. Mexico has accepted mediation in principle. Arredondo will deliver the note to Lensing tomorrow, with public release expected then. Currant says border conditions offend the United States but American troop presence has not eased the crisis. Two thirds of the world's com are said to frown on the US.
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Mexico
Currant
United States
Carrahen
Pendleton Chatauqua Returns With Strong Ticket Pledges
Last night a large crowd pledged enough tickets to insure the Pendleton Chautauqua’s return next year. Prominent citizens guaranteed sales and Ellison-White features are already booked for 1917. Despite poor weather, attendance exceeded 400 season tickets, and programs were well received.
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Pendleton
Wience
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Dak Road
Pilot Tok
Colville Tract
Thia
Spain
Gity
Town
Three Hands
Happs Canyon
Cirry
Woodrow
Fireewouter
Fagle- Woodman Hall
Court and
Cottonwood Streets
Carranza
Breaks
Robert Parker
Miles
Tearond Muon Wintory
South Atlee
Nbelis
Palmer
Atrieve
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