Bootblack captures fleeing burglar at Main Street shop
Detectives in the act of stealing clothing from the rear of Mark Patton’s barber shop on Main Street, pursued by Henry Hopeen the bootblack, and Jim Reilly is jailed awaiting trial. Reilly entered through a back door taking two pairs of shoes, a Panama hat, and trousers. Hobson chased, but Reilly was captured on Garden Street. Chief Gurdane arrived to identify the thief, previously linked to a traveling sign painter paint theft.
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Mark Patton
Main Street
Henry Hopeen
GO. K
Jim Reilly
Reilly
Hotsen
Garden Street
Hobson
Gurdane
Polar bear saved by tip from expedition member
A terse note hints a Peary expedition member helped avert a loss of a polar gear item in the temperate zone. A quietly attired middle-aged man’s Bronx visit is linked to the incident, leaving the bear’s fate uncertain.
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New York
Bronx
Ques
Damages Sought In Libel Suit Over Alcohol Allegations
James M. Adams of Vallejo sues W. H. Cameron of Napa for 20000 damages in Napa Superior Court claiming Cameron, a temperance advocate and Cameron Shirt Factory president, alleged Adams was intoxicated and insulted passengers in a December letter to Southern Pacific official Charles S. Fee, costing Adams his job. T. J. Morris left for Portland.
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Adams
Cameron
Charles 5. Fee
Southern Pacific
Pendleton Briefs Include Marriage License and Obituary
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports a marriage license issued to Darny Dab Ney and Mertle Thompson, plus bankruptcy filings for Fryer the well driller. Margaret A. Parrott dies at 54, to be buried at local cemetery tomorrow. Col J H Raley to speak at Oregon Development League in Astoria August 14 to 16 on farming growth. John Jordan misidentified as Jigger the well digger. police court report corrected with this note.
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Satie Woutin
Mire
Margaret A. Parrott
Nolin
Anthony's Hospital
Haley
Jigger
John Jowint Wits
Jordan
John Jordan
Recorder and Judge Thorns FitzGerald Returns from Lehman Springs
The Recorder and Police Judge Thorns FitzGerald has come back from Lehman Springs after a two week stay. He reports the ACHOMMOGAthons at the resort were thoroughly enjoyed by all. His family will remain there for the hot spell while he remains to handle pressing duties.
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Thorns FitzGerald
Lehman Springs
Lkewise
FitzGerald
Annan McKay
Eliza Coplity
Columbian George
Spokane Jim
John Shahon
Robert Lee
Vaga
Trace Baker Builds Hope For Boston Club Return
Trace Baker writes home to Pendleton reporting that Tracey Baker remains with the Boston Americans as a recruit while the club holds him back to develop veteran leadership. He claims he is hitting well and believes he will prove himself when given a chance. Lehman Roads Hoodoo: county roads hinder Sunday travel as three Pendleton machines fail on Lehman Springs route with blowouts and a broken spring.
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Trace Baker
Clark Nelson
Buckarooes
Tracey Baker
Pendleton
Boston Americans
Lehman
Lehman Springs
Dr. C. J. Smith
B. F. Trombiey
Harry Odell
Three Hoys a Merry Crew at Wenaha Camp
Pendleton youths Harold Brock Chick Hastings and Burton Greulich are camped at Wenaha where reports say their stay is popular. They are skilled cooks and keep supplies flowing with speckled beads. Gretlich led fishermen last week in catch. No remonstrances filed by 3:20 PM on West Court Street. remonstrance may yet be filed later. East Alta Street shows fewer signatures than West End.
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Pendleton
Harold Brock
Chick Hastings
Burton Greulich
Wenaha
Gretlich
Monument to Maine Memorial planned in Central Park
Ground has been broken at Columbus Circle for the Maine Memorial. It will stand at Central Park entrance, extending about 200 feet along grass between the fence and Central Park West. Ornamental marble wings and balustrades flank the structure, with trees sacrificed for construction. Two Norway maples and a small elm were cut. one elm near the roadway will be preserved despite encroachment on the monument’s semi circular design.
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Norway
Stover
Maine Memorial Could Open July Fourth Next Summer
A Maine memorial project advances toward completion with hopes for a public opening next summer likely on July 4. Organizers anticipate a dedication event featuring community leaders and visitors, marking the milestone in a ceremony near the site.
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Maine Memorial
Oregon ISAS reports record hay crop in Oregon this year
Dean Withycombe of Oregon Agricultural College declares the state harvests the largest hay crop in history. He cites a statewide yield near 1,160,000 tons, with western Oregon up about 50 percent and eastern Oregon about 10 percent, due to favorable conditions and natural crown.
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Dean Withycombe
Valley
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon
James Withycombe
South American naval race spurs new dreadnoughts
Chili orders two great battleships in response to Brazil and Argentina, swelling the South American fleet to seven first class capital ships. Analysts note rising naval tensions, while critics warn against wasteful splurges harming schools and towns.
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Mexico City
Chili
Brazil
Argentina
Inviders
United States
Brasil
Ini
South America
Hue
Angered by Yellow Donovan Destroys Toy Balloons
Patrick Donovan anger over yellow caused him to destroy two dozen yellow balloons carried by peddler Frank Capilio. He told Municipal Judge Sabath that yellows make him mad and he wants to fight, likening it to a bull with a red flag. The judge quips about green, and Donovan responds.
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Chicago
Patrick Donovan
Frank Capilio
Donovan
Sabath
John L Sullivan Nominated as Legislative Candidate Rumor
Boston Democrats discuss nominating John L Sullivan the famed old gladiator for the legislature. His strong following locally and across the state fuels speculation he would make a vigorous candidate.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Joy riders hurt in wreck and theft escape
Details of a joy ride end in injuries to Miss Dunnington, Miss McMahon, Mrs. Barnes, Miss Whitworth, Hanovan, Nolte and others. McDonald dislocated arm, rounded up with eight stitches for Hanovan. Car wrecked, estimated damage at $1000. Boys deny drinking. McDonald likely to be prosecuted. two girls interviewed, vow they were unaware of theft. Earlier, McDonald damaged C D Gabrielson’s machine, breaking its differential.
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Miss Dunnington
Miss McMahon
Hanovan
Ely
Barnes
McDonald
309 Court Street
Curly
C. D. Gabrielson
Salem
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