Trials and celebrations fill a day in Pendleton area
Reports from Pendleton and nearby towns recount injuries from rodeo events involving Johnny Hart and Ollie Cahir after falls from bucking horses. A funeral was held for Charles Haysman at Folsom chapel with Fraternal Order of Bogies conducting services. A small fire on LevIDany River streets, likely started by firecrackers, caused no damage. Baseball players McCarrigle Lundstrum and Peterson traveled to Pilot Rock for a y championship game. Independence Day celebrations at Cayuse camping grounds featured dancing, racing and parades as locals and many whites participated. A large community dinner supported by the Tidians was held at the old agency. Tom B and Gurdane’s police chief position update noted. A cracker thrown into a car near Chadaungak caused minor injuries and damaged an overcoat.
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Levidany River
Ayers Grove
Fincher House
FEWER LYNCHINGS THIS YEAR Tiekerm Institute Report
July 4 1917 report from Tuskegee Institute notes fewer lynchings in the first eight months ending June 20 compared with the same period last year. The tally lists 25 lynchings over the current period versus 39 previously. Alley Shiver is later reported caught. Billings July 4 Lee Thianpoon charged with murder of Janion Hilderman from Fromberg. arrested at Laurel and to be returned to Carbon County for trial.
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Tiekerm
Piet Hall
Tuskeore
Tuskesee Institute
Alley
Later
Billings
Lee Thianpoon
Janion Hilderman
Fromberg
Laurel
Carbon County
Police guard Hollywood films as trade dispute sparks unrest
In Chicago on July 4 authorities guarded millions of dollars in moving picture files amid a dispute between distributing exchanges and a claim by a labor representative. The friction surfaced after a film exchange explosion led to a police search, with damages estimated at BF 50,000.
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Kachange
Jalons Cates
Chicago
Inber Wiletioe
Rankin Meets Wilson at White House on Equal Rights
Representative Jeanette Rankin meets President Wilson at the White House to discuss elimination of overt wartime restrictions on women and a broader plan for training and employment opportunities. The talks focus on advancing women’s labor roles and new programs tied to wartime production and national service.
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Washington
Jeanette Hankin
Mutuito
White
Wilem
Paris Destroyer Grovk Dox Sailed with French Crew
A World War II style report states the destroyer Grovk Dox, manned by French officers and crew, was destroyed in the Mediterranean. Official notes say a double explosion on June 88 sank the ship as she escorted a merchant vessel within 100 miles of her convoy.
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Paris
Mediterranean
Allies occupy Greek cities in eastern war theater
Allies guard forces in the eastern theater as they quickly assume occupation of Greek territory key to any future offensive by General Garral leading the Franco British Serbian army. Italy also occupies Jentina near the Albanian front while French cavalry seize Thessaly's grain districts with HQs at Lirlea and detachments reported on Dourmokos.
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Jentina
Little Victim of German Steel in Northern France
A brief report notes a young casualty in the fighting on the Northern Front as German steel warfare impacts civilians and soldiers in France. The snippet highlights the grim toll of war on a local community.
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France
Young lovers’ honeymoon plan ends in arrest near New York
Gabriel Liwrenos and Nellie Glheikon, both in their teens from Little Falls, attempted a quick marriage to save costs. They traveled to New York for a license but failed to secure funds. Police intervened near Bronx Park after an uneasy roadside journey, leading to charges of assault and the couple’s guardians contacted by court officials.
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New York
Orto
Cabriel Liwrenos
Efeh
Little Falls
Mike Nellie Glheikon
Johnaile
Felig
Panhandle
Johnavilly
Cronx Turk
Janes Hrady
Frolice
Willers Bridge
Helix Country News Highlights Local Life and Events
Patchy OCR notes residents, visitors, and outings in Helix country. Mentions Leman Griewold, Mrs Wh D Shate, Pendleton visitors, and fishing at Camas Pete. Also notes families and neighbors gathering at различных homes, with various names and places.
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Helin
Leman Griewold
Helit
Corinerrn
Walla Walle
Pele
Milten Pandey
Catherine i
Eunich
Merndale
D. Boand
Kennedys
Pendleton
Norvell
la Tranmde
Conkad
Kerley
Local social notes from Kieth to McKay Creek
A string of visits and calls across towns from Kieth, Pendleton, Milton, and Walla Walla. Residents such as Tatha Albee, Edith Rivhewon, and Mr and Mrs Merle Johnson are mentioned visiting relatives and ranch interests, with several trips to Lacrosse, Walla Walla, and Starbuck noted.
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Tatha Albee
Edith Rivhewon
Clifford Kendall
Harry Rowe
Will Pierve
Eleter
Kieth
Alf Sone
Giaine
Multon
Hubert Smith
Pendleton
Daisy Morrison
Tassy Stewart
Milton
A. L. Grover
Chas
Alspach
Grover
Walla Walla
And
Mire
Merle Johnson
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Gray Bros. Grocery CO
Main St
U. S
Sayre
MR. Farmer
Republic
Pendleton Auto Company
Cars of Merit
Johnny Tracke
Hart
Thiecl
Albany Reaterday
Ollie Cahir
Union
Pisy
al Pilot Hook
Bill McCarrigle
Fritz Lundstrum
Gunnar Peterson
Pilot Rock
Milton-Freewater
Cayuse
Siindak
Pavelle Dlaner
Tutuilla
Gurdane
Porenan
Tom B&b
Shea Camy
Smythe Front
Meacham
Alf Oftedal
Frank Porter
Sam
Porter
Chicago Police Guard
Miss Rankin
Wilson
Disrata
Parmoans
Billy
LOGAN
Wm. Roesch Bottling Co
Oregon
Cpeney Cewa
Dale Rothwell
Lesen
American National Bank
Blydenstein
United States
England
Ifrmuany
Oregon Motor Garage Incorporated
Weet Court St
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