County Official Results Show Dry County and Proposals Passed
In Umatilla County the official count completed at 1 a.m. shows Coke’s plurality of 294 and dry status by 694. University appropriation carried by 429, Reddy amendment lost by 639, armory bill by 159. Detailed county results list numerous state and local races with varied party tallies and referenda outcomes including recall, proportional representation, and campaign expense limits. Hood River County also reported yes 1412, no 815.
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Hood River County
Umatilla
Coke
Armory
Lower Columbia
Reddy
Nao
MORMONS EYE PENDLETON AS INVESTMENT CENTER
An Ogden millionaire writes that Mormon money could flood Pendleton if property becomes cheap due to prohibition. He cites over 2 million dollars available for investment and says Mormons will be ready to act in a “wet” town. The letter asserts no fear of dry towns and promises big backing if bargains appear. A separate note reports a cutting affray between shingle weavers Henry Harding and Bert Jewett in Mt. Vernon over debt, with Jewett seriously injured.
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Ogden Millionairre
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Oregon
Evat
Oregonian
Henry Harding
Bert Jewett
Avon
Wash
Mt. Vernon
Jewett
Harding
Strawberry Day festival draws 2000 to Milton event
Two thousand visitors filled Nichol's grove for Milton strawberry day with free fruit and cream. Washington Odd Fellows delegates from Walla Walla attended as electric cars ferried crowds. Mayor N A Davis praised Umatilla reform gains, noting Milton as a prohibition beacon. Attorney E B Baker of Walla Walla spoke, C T Godwin led ceremonies. A 1 pm sports program preceded a 2 pm horse parade with over 100 entrants. Residents declare the festival a fixed annual celebration.
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Milton
East Oregonian
Nichol'a Grove
Grand Lodge
Washington
Odd Fellows
Walla Walla
N. A. Davis
Umatilla County
EB. F. Baker
C. T. Godwin
GOUNGIL RISES TO THE OCCASION AND LEVEE PLANS ADOPTED
At last night's council meeting four members plus the mayor and recorder discussed funding amid a $24,000 revenue loss from prohibition. An occupation tax and a special city tax were considered to avoid exceeding $16,000 in warrant indebtedness. Levee repairs were approved with a 1000 foot extension downstream and separate bids for each work segment. Mayor Murphy urged strict enforcement of the prohibition law with county and city police officials aligned.
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Ie-Vee Committee
Turk Street
Cottonwood Street
Bowman
Star Street
Island
Murphy
Ithea
Austrian universities shut by double student strike
In Vienna on June 4 leading Austrian universities closed as clerical and non clerical students strike together. An address by Prof Wahrmund at Innsbruck sparked the dissent, with criticisms aimed at Roman Catholics.
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Vienna
Austria
Wahrmund
Tnnesburuck
Portland Auto Races On in Coast Event with 60 Mile Race
Portland Ores June 4 thousands watched eight cars speed along the base road in a 60 mile road race amid fears of a fatal crash. Bets ran high as spectators crowded the course. A 100 mile race with 12 machines was to follow. Guard patrols maintained order during the event.
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Portland
Ore
Third Infantry National Guard
Limit on Initiative Measures Proposed by Judge Lowell
Pendleton June 4 1905 letter argues limiting the number of initiative and referendum measures per election. He cites 12 proposed items, notes voter confusion and blind voting, and urges a six or four measure cap. He supports broader voter judgment and mentions potential reforms including court membership, women voting rights, and legislative pay.
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Stephen A. Lowell
The
East Oregonian
Hig
Pendleton
Supreme Court
Escape Attempt From McNeil's Island Convict
Adam Aren, an Alaska-forged convict, broke from work detail outside McNeil's Island penitentiary Monday and vanished into the brush. Authorities launched a search but the escape highlights security concerns at the island facility.
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McNeil's Island
Adam Aren
Liberty
Alaska
Minneapolis Strange Tragedy Stuns City
On June 4 in Minneapolis a 17 year old, James Montague, shot A P Camden a Chicago elevator man after midnight. Police found women’s clothing in Montague’s room suggesting he sometimes wore a disguise. Montague offered no explanation beyond a feeling to kill the first man he met.
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Minneapolis
Minn
James Montague
A. P. Camden
Chicago
Montague
Idaho Democrats split by rival conventions at Twin Falls
The Idaho democratic state convention at Twin Falls split over the Mormon issue with two rival factions: the anti Mormon group led by ex Senator Fred T Dubois nominated Glen McKinley, while the pro Mormon side backed K L Perky. Votes were 148 to 192, and both sides prepared delegates for the Denver convention. Riotous street scenes followed the split.
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Salt Lake
Twin Falls
Fred T. Dubois
Glen McKinley
K. L Perky
McKinley
Perky
Dubois
Denver
Bryan
Typhoon Wrecks Pearl Fleet Off Australia
A west coast Australian typhoon is believed to have wrecked 40 boats and killed 275 sailors in a pearl fishing fleet incident. Meagre reports confirm the loss amid rough seas and unclear details about the voyage.
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London
Australia
July Market Day Set for Big Government Horse Sale
City market day managers plan the July sale of the entire government Teat horses used on the Umatilla dam project with about 100 head and other property likely to be offered. If the dam work finishes in time the sale could be the year’s largest, potentially bringing 70 000 to 115 000 dollars as buyers from the Northwest visit. A regular June sale is set for next Saturday June 6 with about 20 good horses listed and farmers urged to bring property for disposal.
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Umatilla
Thie City
C. Bittner
Editor fires at Dreyfus during Paris ceremony
Military editor Gregory shot at Major Alfred Dreyfus during a public tribute in Paris as remains of Emile Zola were moved. Dreyfus kept calm, urged quiet, and was rushed home for treatment after the two shots struck his arm. Gregory jailed as crowds clashed and the drama sparked a nationwide uproar.
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Paris
Francis Wattington Dawson
United Press Association
M. Gregory
The
la Gaulois
Averal
Alfred Dreyfus
Dreyfus
Gregory
M. Mougush
Emileia
Mont Martre
Pytheon
Fallieres
Gregori
Bryan sends congratulatory message to Oregon governor
In Salem Oregon on June 4 William J Bryan wired from Omaha congratulating Governor Chamberlain on a great victory. He said, Accept my hearty congratulations. You have won a great victory and his friends and governors from other states were sending praise to the gubernatorial chambers.
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Ssalem. Ore
William J. Bryan
Chamberlain
Bryan
Omaha
Belmont to expand English racing operations
Belmont, after failing to win the derby in London in June, plans extensive English racing. He seeks Irish stables to train steeplechasers with Parkinson as first trainer and Broker assisting. Belmont aims for Danny Maher to ride exclusively for him.
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London
Belmont
Ireland
Parkinson
Broker
Belmonts Stables
Danny Maher
Umatilla County Publicity Campaign Launches Countywide Drive
A publicity drive started in Umatilla County as Pendleton Commercial Association and Umatilla Real Estate Men's Association committeemen tour the east end in W L Thompsons car. They meet businessmen in Adams Athena Weston Freewater Milton to seek funds and photos for advertising booklets with Sunset photographer C V McMonagle. Further trips will cover Pilot Rock Helix Hermiston Echo and Umatilla to involve all regions.
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Umatilla County
Pendleton Commercial Association
C. V. McMonagle
Sunset Magazine
Adams
Athena
Weston
Freewater
Milton
Umatilla
McMonagle
Pilot Rock
Helix
Hermiston
Echo
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Recorder of Convergances
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Perry Housey
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