Fight Over Election Mirth and Mayhem on June Day
The East Oregonian recalls a political fight between Ralph Russell and M A Reeves on election day. Russell struck Reeves from behind then hit him again, cutting Reeves’s left eye. Russell pleaded guilty to assault and was fined ten dollars. Reeves did not strike back and had no liquor involvement. State Superintendent Ackerman planned to attend graduation week events including baccalaureate, a musical recital, Crescent Literary Society, class exercises, commencement, building dedication, and alumni activities.
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East Oregonian
Ralph Russell
M. A. Reeves
Russell
Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Ackerman
Crescent Literary Society
Weston Exercises Mark Eastern Oregon State Normal Closure
Arrangements are finished for the closing exercises at Weston for the Eastern Oregon State Normal School to be held in Weston from June 10 to 12 with Governor Geer attending.
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Weston
Eastern Oregon State Normal School
Geer
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Body Found Of Portland Traveler In Salmon River
The body of B A Whittier a traveling man from Portland was found on a Salmon river sand bar Sunday evening after a period of heavy drinking and a failed attempt at self harm. He disappeared days after October's start and was later located by a boy fishing. Authorities and his business associates investigated his disappearance and most conclude he drowned himself. Whittier reportedly belonged to Odd Fellows and A O L A W lodges.
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Salmon
B. A. Whittier
Portland
Salmon River
Whittier
Odd Fellows
Parochial Wo mens' Auxiliary names new officers
The parochial branch of the Womens Auxiliary of the Church of the Redeemer held its monthly meeting and elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. R. G. Thompson, vice president Mrs. M. B. Clapton, secretary Mrs. John Halley Jr., treasurer Mrs. Fred S. Warner. The group is missionary in purpose and raised and disbursed about $50 in the past year.
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Womens’ Auxiliary of the
Church of the Reedemer
R. G. Thompson
M. B. Clapton
John Halley, Jr
Fred S. Warner
Railways in Montana suffer washouts delay NP trains
Advices from Tacoma Wash report Northern Pacific trains indefinitely delayed after nearly a mile of track near Terry along the Yellowstone River was destroyed. All trains from St. Paul and Minneapolis are ordered to turn back at Billings while Burlington trains via Billings remain unaffected.
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Montana
Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Terry
Mont
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Billings
Burlington
Dayton and Pendleton Face Three-Game Weekend Set
Dayton plays Pendleton in a three game stretch spanning Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The series tests the teams with back to back contests across the weekend.
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Dayton
Pendleton
Prominent Visitors in Town Report
Weston’s R. M. Powers and Echo merchant George Carnes are in town along with Adams professor J. E. Cherry and Walla Walla agent R. B. Wilson. Vancycle, Summer ville, Freewater, Athena, Boise City figures, and local residents like Maude Osborn and Ethel Parsons are noted among the arrivals and calls.
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A. C. Brotherton
Vancycle
J. E. Cherry
Adams
W. G. Cole
Walla Walla
Matt Musgrove
Mark Hanna
Oregon
George Carnes
Echo
Maude Osborn
Summerville
Dave Osborn
John Vert
R. B. Wilson
Burlington
St. George
G. W. Bradley
William Willaby
Athena
Ethel Parsons
Academy
Boise City
Smallpox Case Found In Pendleton Pest House
A traveling bootblack with a smallpox kit was found to have the disease after dropping into Pendleton on trains last night or this morning. He was detained by a policeman and sent to the pest house with another man acting as a nurse. This is the town’s only active case, as three others recently recovered from mild attacks.
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Pendleton
H. M. Henderson
Manly Statement by W. J. Furnish After Defeat
W J Furnish declares a manly and honorable effort for success and submits to the will of the people. He says defeat harms the party and its loyal supporters, not his own faith in Republicanism, and hopes for party unity behind Roosevelt’s administration and presidential nomination.
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Roosevelt
Local Roundup of Trips and Town Notes
Miss Sadie Baum attends state university graduation exercises at Eugene and will be away several days. T E Inman, ex Pendleton O R N operator now Tekoa, visits town. Mrs J J Durham and family go to Denver to join husband and father. John Endicott Lehman Springs proprietor and others head to springs for season opening. W L Guerrant reports excellent crop prospects and perfect weather in Juniper area. Charles Ferguson, ex Privett barber now in Pomeroy, is spending the week with friends and happy with his new home.
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Mable Perkins
Sadie Baum
State University
Eugene
T. E. Inman
Pendleton
O. R. & N. Company
Tekoa
J. J. Durham
Bobbie
Ethel
Denver
John Endicott
Lehman Springs
William Leathers
Barney Sherrey
W. L. Guerrant and Son
Juniper
Charles E. Ferguson
Privett
Pomeroy
Charles
Contagious Diseases in Town Drop as Quarantine Eases
Over past months illnesses waned with diseases dying out. Three houses are quarantined for scarlet fever, one for diphtheria and one for measles, all cases described as light in severity.
Derby Winners Highlight Royal Attendance at Epsom
England's premier turf event Derby ran today with King and royal family present. J Gubbins's Patrick ridden by Skeets Martin defeated favorites including C Seivert's Sceptre, which finished in the placings amid large betting activity.
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London
England
J. Gubbins
Patrick
Skeets Martin
Jocker
C. Seivert
Sceptre
Llerge Sums
Narrow Escape Delayed Runaway Train Derailed
A runaway car nearly halted on a main line when brake gear caught in a switch frog causing derailment. The derailed flyer, crowded with passengers, passed the danger and fell onto the track, blocking it. A Pendleton bound local train waited about an hour while wreckage was cleared. Passengers and crew were unaware of the peril.
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Pendleton
Milton
Wheat and corn prices rise in New York market
New York market reports a better tone with gains for wheat and corn, closing 0.5% higher than yesterday. Liverpool closed 5.105 higher. New York opened 77.5 and closed 78.4. Chicago sales ranged up to 0.5 points. Stocks lower. list of closing prices for several stocks included.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Wreck of Camorta Found. 650 Passengers and 90 Crew Lost
The Camorta, a British steamship reported missing, has been located near Rangoon. It is believed to have sunk in the May 6 cyclone, confirming the loss of all 650 passengers and 90 crew members.
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Rangoon
India
Fatal Explosion at Welsh Colliery Kills Eight
A colliery explosion at Vochriw near Cardiff in Wales today killed eight men. Emergency crews worked through the night to recover victims as rescue efforts continued at the mine shaft three miles from the town.
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London
Vochriw
Cardiff
Wales
Pretty Home Wedding Seals Union of Starkweather and Rees
Evelyn C Starkweather wed Harry B Rees in a quiet ceremony at the Furnish residence on Water Street. Rev W E Potwine officiated in the Redeemer Church setting. the couple left for Spokane by the 8 10 train to establish their home there with Mrs Starkweather and Mrs Furnish among the guests.
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W. J. Furnish
Water Street
Evelyn C. Starkweather
Harry B. Rees
W. E. Potwine
Church of the Redeemer
T. M. Starkweather
F. W. Vincent
Pendleton
Pacific
Pacific Express Company
Mra. Rees
Spokane
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W. A. Whittier
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Main St
CBI
R. M. Powers
Town
J. &. Vinson
F. M. Evans
Freewater
Golden Rule Hotel
Ckford
VICI
New York Market
Tystal
Glasswand
Saving’s Bank
Market St. San
Pramas Secure Free
Three International Encyclopaedigary
ST. Joe Store
the Lyons Mercantile CO
Carrier Millinery
Rader Furniture Store
G. Neuman
Cannes
Gus C. F. Colesworthy
Tag
East
Alta Street
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