Glorious Fourth Celebrations Across Uma tilla County
Uma tilla county observed the Fourth with Indian and Pendleton participation across Cayuse Pilot Rock Echo Helix and mountain resorts. A Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis Leupp attended the Cayuse parade while Pendleton sent a 400-strong excursion train to Pilot Rock for speeches games and dancing. Walla Walla featured Pendleton riders and an Indian troupe including Maj. Moorehouse’s group with Melvin Buck winning the buckaroo contest.
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Indian Affairs
Cayuse Festiiies
Pilot Rock
Helix
Echo
Mountain Reserve
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Umatilla County
the Rock
Beho
Moorehouse
Penceton
Lee Moorhouse
Mark Moorhouse
Jake Welch
Glenn Bushee
Fred Beck
Guy Hayes
James ‘Sturgis
Clark Nelson
Herbert Thompson
Plamondon
Athena
Norma Alloway
Edna Thompson
Penlcleton
Melvin Buck
Religious Fanatics Tour Shocks Pierson Town
A group described as religious fanatics traveled to Pierson near the Manitoba North Dakota border. They looted public safety items and knives, clashed with local police, and caused a security scare in Regina area Canada.
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Regina
Canada
Pierson
Manitoba
North Dakota
Accidents Across Coos Bay Towns and Mines
A series of accidents on Coos Bay July 6 left nine men injured. In North Bend a factory floor collapse injured John Paulson R Jacobson and EB Berg. Eugene Cox a Beaver Hill miner is hospitalized with a fractured skull. Will Copple at Jeffrey place and Howard Solomon at a Smith logging camp suffered serious injuries. Fred Peterson and Axel Johnson at Smith mill were shot by an accidentally discharged pistol while examining it.
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Coos Bay
Marshfield
North Bend
John Paulson
R. Jacobson
EB. Berg
Eugene Cox
Beaver Hill
Will Copple
Jeffrey Place
Howard Soloman
Smith
Fred Peterson
Axel Johnson
Smith Mill
Pacific coast defense plank gains steam in Denver talk
Denver July 6. If Pacific coast delegations press hard a coast defense plank may appear in the platform. Mayor Dahlman declares for Pacific defense and keeping ships in the Pacific with new fleets built if needed. Opposition from Mississippi valley interests forecasts a hard fight and the Lane/Bell booms fade with Bell's weak health.
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Diryan
Cowboy
Dahlman
Decclares
Pacific
Athawta
Middle West
Denver
Col
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Franklin K. Lane
California
Bell
Ehough
Fatriaties of the Fourth in Chicago
In Chicago and across the nation the Fourth of July observance saw limited progress toward a safe and sane celebration. The death toll reached 38 with continuing casualty reports totaling 1429 injured. Chicago reported eight deaths and 180 injuries, while nationwide fire losses climbed to $41,960 with Chicago bearing about $20,000 of the damage.
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Chicago
Retired merchant spotted spying at railroad yards
A modest looking Mranger in a Michigan town gai ns unusual interest from O R N railway workers by his vigil at the depot and trains in the yards. Employees suspect he is a spotter on duty for some capitalists while secret service detectives often pose as travelers to monitor railroad affairs.
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Mranger
Michigan
O. R. & N. Railway
Vinita
Gulee
Secret Service
Poge
Democratic Convention Contests Hit Full Force in Denver
United Press dispatch from Denver notes tense seat contests as delegates gather at the Brown Palace. The national committee, chaired by Taggart, organizes sub committees to hear evidence on Idaho Illinois New York Ohio Pennsylvania DC delegations with disputes ranging from irregularities to alleged frauds.
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National Committee
Taggart
Seati
Woodson
Idaho
Ilinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Four Hurt As Float Wreckage Stuns Baker City Parade
July 6 Baker City reports four persons badly hurt as a Royal Neighbors float crashes during the procession. Stewart Ayer driver suffers internal chest injuries and teeth knocked out. Mrs Truesdale and Mrs Briggsulta seriously injured and unconscious. Mrs Laura Hill also seriously hurt. Elsie Priele and Galmer escape uninjured. About 15,000 spectators watched Front street for the gun event.
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Baker City
Hamblin Camp
Joseph Truesdale
Briggsulta
Laura Hill
Elsie Priele
Galmer
Front Street
Democrats Busy in Denver Delegation Tracks and Tammany Surrender
Denver July 6 The national committee debates contests as AFL executives craft the platform while Johnson’s backers concede no path to victory. Pennsylvania eyes ousting Guffy, New York seeks Bryan support. Tammany plans to pledge to Bryan on first ballot. Otto James added to vice presidential chatter. Johnson’s campaign collapses yet vows to present his name. Louisiana delegates attend caucus as Murphy’s bloc commits to Nebraskan first ballot.
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Tammany
Bryan
Dufleylies
Pennsylvania
Merry Widows WU
John Mitchell
Ollie¢ James
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Johnson
James M. Guffey
James Kerr
New York
Man
Merry Widows
Otto Jamés
Kenucky
Theodore Knappen
Denver
Cole
Murphy
Guffey Elected Chairman After Bolting Contention
In Denver on July 6 the Pennsylvania delegation chose Col. Guffey as chairman and a national committee member after a bolt by Kerr bolters. Kerr supporters jeered the Guffey faction and a bolting Kerr man challenged them to settle the issue in the alley. A New York subcommittee recommended seating the Murphy delegates without ruling on the merits.
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Denver
Pennsylvania
Keer
Col. Guffey
Kerr
Guffevites
Kerrman
Cole
New York
Murphy
Detective Clark Breaks Up Mashers On Seattle Street
City Detective Frank W. Clark used an open hand and boot to disperse a crowd of mashers near G. O. Guys drug store on Second avenue. He slapped two young men for insulting women and booted three more as they fled. Despite his small stature, Clark walked into a crowd of about 10 and challenged the group.
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Seattle
Wash
Frank W. Clark
G. O. Guy
Second Avenue
Clark
Cark
Plumber Falls Eight Stories in San Francisco Building
Jack Schaffer, a plumber, plunged eight stories in a new San Francisco building today after losing footing and sliding down an air shaft. He survived the fall and may recover, sustaining a compound fracture of the leg, arm, and other injuries.
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Falla
San Francisco
Jack Schaffer
Fourth of July Deaths and Injuries Reach Record High
Chicago July 6. Seventy two killed and 2736 injured in Fourth of July celebrations nationwide. Figures break records for fatalities since 1899 with deaths twelve more than last year.
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Chicago
United States
Chicago Heat Deluge Causes Six Deaths in 24 Hours
In Chicago on July 6 heat spikes to 90 degrees with no cooling in sight. Seven deaths and five personal crises are linked to the scorching conditions, including three accidental fatalities, two asphyxiations, and one murder amid the swelter. Medical experts urge protective steps as the city endures extreme heat.
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Chicago
Elty
Governor pardons E I Remington for fatal attempt case
Salem Oregon July 6 Governor Chamberlain pardoned E I Remington who was convicted in Marion county for a default with attempt to kill. He received a two year sentence and served nine months prior to the pardon.
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Salem
Ore
Chamberlain
E. I. Remington
Marion County
Battle onl Heady for Fight
Sixteen battleships are ready to depart for the far east tomorrow afternoon. Stores and ammunition are secured in the heavy hulls as rumors of trouble in the Orient spark enlistments. Each ship is at full complement with new fire control stations and crews prepared to act at a moment’s notice from Mare Island to Hampton Roads.
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Orient
Vesels
San Francisco
Far East
Mare Island
Hampton Roads
Buried 214 Victims of Russian Mine Disaster
In Ystova, European Russia, 214 bodies recovered from the Rikovsky mine after a gas explosion on Friday were buried Sunday. A fire spread through inner galleries trapping 150, rescuers struggled, cries echoed as 53 more bodies were recovered, many mutilated. Seventy-five wounded were taken to hospitals, 10 died today, and several others are in critical condition. Three women at the pit mouth collapsed dead upon recognizing their husbands. Some victims have gone mad.
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Ystova
European Russia
Jay
Rikovsky
Commissioner Leupp Visits Umatilla Agency for First Time
Francis E. Leupp, head of the Indian service, is visiting the Umatilla agency with his wife and daughter. The trip, on the way to Colville, marks perhaps the first such visit by a commissioner to the reservation. He will stay two to three days and will see white renters and others with business, though no public meeting is planned. His afternoon is tied up with accumulated correspondence.
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Cayuse
Redman
Francis E. Leupp
Indian Affairs
Indian Department
No Shirt
Bia
Caguao
Umatillas
Rey
Cornelison
Hil4
Indian Service
United States
Umatilla Agency
Commissioner Leupp
Umatilla Reservation
Leupp
Colville Reservation
Washington
McFatridge
Mr. Leupp
Eighty Lost on Powan Steamer Sinks Near Hong Kong
Details reach Empress of India about the Powan disaster at the gates of Hong Kong. The ship went down in eight fathoms after attempting to beach near Lonton. Many passengers were asleep when the collision occurred. Heroes emerged among officers and Chinese crew, with several dramatic rescues and drownings. Foreign passengers saved many.
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Victoria
B.C
Hong Kong
Lonton
Taft Brother Arrives in Seattle on Pleasure Trip
Henry W. Taft, brother of the Republican presidential nominee, arrives in Seattle with his wife, son, daughter, and Yale senior J. A. Dykman. On a pleasure trip begun in New York, they plan to proceed eastward after noting the political situation. the party later visits Port Blakeley to inspect the world’s largest sawmill.
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Seattle
Wash
Henry W. Taft
J. A. Dykman
Yale
Taft
New York
Port Blakeley
Penitentiary grain bags for sale in Washington state
The Walla Walla penitentiary reports 60 000 grain sacks available for sale to the public in or out of Washington. Private sales to Washington residents ended July 1. Bags cost 6.40 dollars per hundred foob. The state board fixes prices and may allow post July 1 public sale in any quantity.
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Fast
Oregonian
C. S Reed
Walla Walla
Washington
State Board of Control
State of Washington
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B. H. Canfield
United Press
Suranger
F. & N.employes
Democratic National Committee
John Nevins
Denver, Col
Democratic Party
Brown Palace Hotel
Thomas J. Casey
Bryan Volunteers
Casey
Charles G. Heilfner
Heifer
Runaway Mars
Ploai
Tammany Tiger
National
Norman S.S. Mack
Alton B. Parker
Daniel F. Chann
Bolt
Parsons Man
Russia
Frangts E. Leupp
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Powan
Gates
Henry Taft
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