Federal Building Site Bids Sought Here for 70000
The United States treasury invites proposals for sale or donation of a suitable corner for a new federal building in this city. A $70,000 project, site selection to follow bids, with criteria, appraisal, and possible condemnation if needed. Local vendors urged to submit price lists and assist in quick site examination.
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United States
J. T. Brown
Treasury Department
Commercial Association
Brown
Office of
Supervising Architect
Washington
Ae Boon
Roosevelt to go to South Africa on hunting trip
It was announced at the White House that Roosevelt will travel to South Africa with Kermit for a long hunting trip soon after retirement. The plan aims to quiet third termers. He will depart from New York to Cairo and buy his outfit there.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
South Africa
Kermit
New York
Cairo
Egypt
Floods Cause Major Property Loss in River Burst
Lewiston dispatch reports Clearwater and Salmon river floods after two dam breaches. Damages total about $10,000, affecting the Grangeville power plant and a mining company. A Vancouver report says Naas Indians have gone on the warpath, capturing prospectors and timber cruisers for ransom.
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Lewiston
Grangeville
Vancouver
B. C
Pendleton Publicity Committee Meet Monday
The publicity committee of Pendleton Commercial Association and the Real Estate Men's Association will convene Monday evening at the Pendleton Abstract Company offices in the basement of the Savings Bank building. The meeting aims for full attendance as matters of extreme importance will be discussed.
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Pendleton Commercial Association
Pendleton Abstract Company
Savings Bank
At & Ph. m
Fatal crash kills eight on electric cars at Annapolis
In a fierce collision on the Washington and Baltimore electric runway at Annapolis Maryland last night eight passengers were killed instantly and a score more seriously injured. The head on crash involved two heavily loaded special cars moving at high speed due to a mis understanding of orders.
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Annapolis
Washington
Baltimore
Navy Yard Order Curbs Enlisted Men at Alehouses
Seattle June 6 Admiral Burwell commandant at Puget Sound navy yard bans enlisted men from entering navy yard alehouses while civilians remain welcomed. Tension grows between Burwell and fleet officers as exchanges grow curt. Reported reasons include fear of sailors’ bronco jokes tailing the golf links and disrupting bridge games on return from shore parties.
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Seattle
Admiral Burwell
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Burwell
Five Killed Nine Injured In Boiler Room Disaster
A boiler room explosion and steam burst in a Tennessee cruiser scene hospitalizes nine and leaves five dead. Two more victims likely will die, as men worked and steam filled a room. The disaster occurred while crews to break speed records. Admiral himself escaped by moments. Dead will be buried in San Diego this afternoon.
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San Diego
Explosion devastates Prestolite plant injuring many
A powerful blast at the Prestolite gas pumping station next to Vincent's infirmary in Indianapolis breaches a large gas tank three blocks away. The fire engine house beside the plant is wrecked and numerous firemen are hurt. About one hundred patients occupy the infirmary and many are expected to die from the shock and injuries. Searchers report the wreckage still burning and danger remains.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Vincent's
Mary
Boiler explosion on cruiser Tennessee at San Pedro
In San Pedro the boiler of the cruiser Tennessee exploded yesterday afternoon, killing four and wounding ten. The ship served as flagship under Rear Admiral Sebree, with details still unfolding.
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Los Angeles
Tennessee
San Pedro
Sebree
Taft Delegates Seated Increases Lead At Convention Fight
Chicago June 6 allies refuse to yield after Taft wins seats in Alabama Arkansas the credentials committee seats Taft delegates at large and in Florida district boosting his total to 40 since hearings began Knox's manager Burke vows to press court challenge to action of the Republican National Committee in convention contests noting possible legal moves over Hitchcock seating and committee review limits.
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Chicago
Taft
Arkansas
Knox
Burke
Piorlia
Alabama
Arkanasan
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
Burial set for Tennessee blast victims at San Pedro naval cemetery
The burial of four victims of Friday's boiler explosion on the cruiser Tennessee will be held at 2 p.m. in the San Pedro naval cemetery near the port. Ten injured men were aboard as the ship attempted a speed record off Point Hueneme when a water tube cracked. Five dead and several fatally injured were named, including H. Fitzpatrick of Brooklyn and F. Maxfield of Toughkena, Pa. An injured list and hospital transfers were discussed, but fog prevented a special train to the hospital. Admiral Sebree had briefly left the scene.
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Los Angeles
Tennessee
Naval Cemetery
San Pedro
H. Fitzpatrick
Brooklyn
F. & Maxfield
Toughkena
E. C. Boggs
Woodlawn
Ala
G. W. Meek
Skidmore
Kansas
A. Reinhold
Machiniet
E Mate
Germany
George Good
Watertender
Scranton
Point Hnoeneme
Admiral Sebree
EH. J. Burns
New York
Stomatis
Norfolk
FS. Maxfield
Pennsylvania
SECOND VICTIM OF DRUNKEN BRAWL IN COLFAX
Colfax Washington June 1 Black Bagie 34 Sioux from South Dakota died at St Ignatius hospital from wounds received while attempting to mediate a drunken brawl between Indians from a circus and white men in Pendleton Saturday. Another Indian died at Walla Walla from injuries from the same battle. Black Eagle was hit behind the head with a rock fracturing the skull. Undertaker L L Bruning notified Sells Fio to bury the body at the show’s expense.
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Colfax
Wash
Black Bagie
South Dakota
Sells-Fio
St. Ignatiue Hospital
Indiana
Circus
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Black Eagle
L. L. Bruning
Tammin
Spokane
Oklahoma Flood Devastates Enid With Deep Flooding
Enid Oklahoma June 6 severe flood washes away twenty houses injures many as a historic storm hits the state. Searchers hunt for bodies though no deaths reported. Water runs twelve feet deep on the main street halting business across the city.
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Enid
Okla
Explosion at Vienna cellulok factory kills Fifteen
An explosion at a factory in Vienna on June 6 killed fifteen workers and injured many others as the deaths and ruins were described. Authorities investigated the blast at the industrial site and searched for missing employees.
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Vienna
Austria
Fifleen
Long signs 25 round bout in Los Angeles
Baron Long announced the signing of Packey McFalding and Fredie Welsh for a 25 round bout in Los Angeles on July 4 before the Jeffries club. Emeryville racing season closes today with the Feature Presidio finale handicap in Oakland.
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San Francisco
Baron Long
Packey McFalding
Fredie Welsh
Los Angeles
Jeffries Club
Oakland
Presidio
Cyclone Sweeps Central Kansas Leaves Deaths and Damage
A tornado lashed southern Kansas with two deaths and six injured. Wires are down and reports scant. Scandia is flooded with water and sand. another tornado formed near the city causing further destruction toward Republic City. Thousands of dollars in damage reported.
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Chester
Kan
Kanes
Scandia
Ely
City
Hewlet
Republic City
Milton-Freewater School Boundary Fight Dropped
The district boundary board dismissed the Milton Freewater separation battle after discovering both involved districts carried bonded indebtedness. With bonded debt, boundaries cannot be altered, so the plan to form a new district by carving from Milton and another district was dropped. Milton’s $500 in bonds are due for redemption next year.
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Freewater
Milton-Freewater
Milton
Welles
Idaho
Fulton and Ellis Depart for Chicago Convention
Washington today. Senator Fulton heads directly to Chicago while Representative Ellis stops in Indiana en route to Chicago for the convention.
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Washington
Fulton
Ellis
Hyde Benson case defense aims to destroy government testimony
Willington on June 6 reports the defense in the Hyde Benson case concentrates on undermining the government claim that Hyde and Benson secured dummy land applications.
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Willington
Hyde-Benson
Hyde
Benson
To Leawr A Snap WIII Lease Offer Near Riverside
A 4 percent lease term for four months at 75 dollars cash is offered for a good five room house with a barn and one acre alfalfa two acres of wheat and one acre of potatoes, all acres newly listed. Located at Riverside 134 miles east of Pendleton. Apply to J M Bentley.
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WIII
Riverside
Pendleton
J. M. Bentley
Bank in trouble as cash short for $4000, 40000 deposits
Temporary receiver Lewis took charge as director W W. Carlon and most of the board were reportedly missing. Friends fear Carlon has skipped town and may return to settle affairs at the consolidated bank in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Consolidated Bank
Lewis
W W. Carlaon
Forty Head of Horses Sold at Market Day Auction
Forty head of horses and assorted equipment were auctioned at the market day gale held in the pavilion. A morning procession through the town drew wide attention before the sale began in the afternoon with J. M. Bentley and auctioneer Hadden conducting the auction. Government horses used for the East Umatilla project will be sold at the July sales day.
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Gale
J. M. Bentley
Hadden
East Umatilla
Western Candidate Ham mond Draws Coast Backing
John Hays Hammond declared he is a western candidate and that the entire coast supports him. The Boston announcement signals broad regional backing for his campaign.
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Boston
John Hays Hammond
Ditch Rider Nation Charged With Assault Over Dog
Nation a ditch rider for private irrigation concerns was charged with assaulting Ferdinand Kraft. A warrant issued by deputy district attorney C J Ferguson. The dispute arose when Kraft's barking dog provoked Nation during passes by Kraft's property. Kraft sustained emotional distress but no serious injuries were reported.
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Berty Nation
Ferdinand Kraft
Nation
C. J. Ferguson
Kraft
Spokane Pair Will Pay $1000 for One Apple
Spokane officials announce the National Apple Show premium fund totaling 50 000 dollars for the December exposition at the Spokane armory and pavilions. Louis W. Hill of Great Northern leads the event, with 1 000 dollars offered for the best single apple and 1 000 dollars for carload and by product displays. The Spokane Chamber of Commerce backs the project with 10 000 dollars pledged and more expected to bring the total premiums to 50 000 dollars.
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Spokane
Wash
National
Apple
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Jury Acquits Dr Owens in Extortion Trial
The jury acquitted Dr J Owen s accused of extortion by J Whyte Evans after a five hour deliberation. The trial, ongoing since Monday, began with Owens indicted for writing letters intended to extort money.
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Dr. Owen
Los Angeles
Forged-Check Arrest in Seattle Involves Ray Kurtz
Ray Kurtz aged 18 was arrested after attempting to pass a forged check at a second hand store in Seattle. Police found forged documents totaling 621 dollars on his person during booking. He admitted making the check.
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White
Seattle
Ray Kurtz
Man accused of obtaining pay via false pretenses
D J Dunning of Rock Island Washington is under arrest at Wenatchee on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He secured the paycheck of BE B Manasek and cashed it in a Wenatchee saloon. He admitted guilt and is bound over to the superior court for trial.
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Drew Friend
D. J. Dunning
Rock Island
Wash
Wenatchee
BE. B. Manasek
Ria
County seeks 1000 for district fair exhibit
Delegation representing Morrow and Umatilla counties asked the county court for a 1000 dollar annual appropriation to maintain a county display at the district fair this fall. The group, including C B Roosevelt and R Alexander, urged action before the court adjourns, noting two years of 1000 donations and promising broad support from farmers and local banks.
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Morrow
Umatilla
Fir Commission
C. BE. Roostvelt
Leon Cohen
Lee Teutsch
R. Alexander
The
Commercial Association
M. B. Gwinn
Savings Bank
G. M. Rice
First National
Watts Seeks Attorney Fees in Russell Estate Suit
Homer I. Watts of Athena sues A. C. Russell to recover 750 dollars for legal services connected with settling the Russell estate. The complaint, filed in circuit court this morning, names R. J. Slater and H. I. Watts as plaintiffs.
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Homer I. Watts
Athena
A. C. Russell
R. J. Slater
H. I. Watts
Detroit 8 Boston 7 and Other AL Scores
American League games show Detroit defeating Boston 8 to 7 in Detroit. Cleveland beat New York 6 to 4 in Cleveland. Chicago edged Washington 2 to 1 in Chicago. National League results include Philadelphia 4 over Pittsburg 1, Boston 4 over Chicago 2, and Brooklyn 4 over Cincinnati 1.
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Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Train wreck near Stone Hill kills firefighter name Brown
One killed and one injured when a freight train derailed near Stone Hill Montana Wednesday morning. Fireman R P Brown died and brakeman C Smith was badly hurt with a broken hip after sixteen freight cars ran into a washout ditch.
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Stone Hill
Montana
R. P. Brown
C. Smith
Aurora Borealis Change in Ownership
The Aurora Borealis of Aurora reports a change in ownership as L. Te Palmer, longtime editor and publisher, retires from the field.
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Aurora
L. Te Palmer
Wheat crop prospers despite prohibition in Umatilla county
In Umatilla county prohibition does not hinder grain as reports from Pendleton juniper and Vansycle areas say wheat looks best ever. Farmer H C Milla notes timely rains near 10 to 16 days away could prevent crop failure in light land zones. Northwestern county sections show fewer weeds and generally favorable growing conditions.
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Umatilla
Pendleton
H. C. Milla
Clares
Rai
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