Pacific Telephone plans up to date system in Pendleton
Pacific States Telephone Company representative McGilveray outlined a remodel to move from the old four party lines to a modern two party system. He argued the change will improve reliability and speed, with rates rising modestly for four party phones while smaller residence lines stay near current costs. The Commercial Association discussed endorsements, funding, and a push to finalize the plan by September.
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Pacific Telephone Company
Lew
Pendleton
Members
Commercial Ag
Carherde
Mm General
McGilveray
Ropre
Pacific States
Cenliterns
Euiboaiastic
LeGilveray
der &T
Est
Ude
Pendleton Otheis
Iie Alze Ly
Pacific
Nproviate Express
Rey
Medliveras
Everett man drowned while fishing near Echo
Charles A. Taff of Everett, with Jesse E. Lamb, camping on Umatilla river near Echo, searched land sites. While fishing yesterday morning in 16 feet of water below Butter creek mouth, Taff fell in and drowned. Lamb could not reach him before the body sank. A large party searched the river but the body had not been found.
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Charles A. Taff
Everett
Wash
Umatilla
Butter Creek
Hicho
Taf
Jesse E. Lamb
S. H. Wattenberger
Echo
Weling
Duke and Duchess of Valencay Seek Separation
News from New York reports the Duke and Duchess of Valencay plan to sever their marriage over a Paria count dispute. The duchess, formerly Helen Morton, is the daughter of a former New York vice-president and governor. They have been separated for some time.
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New York
Battle in Tibet reports clash at Khan Gema
Reuters Simin correspondent reports a clash between British forces and Tibetan troops. Tibetans attacked Khan Gema and were repulsed with 164 killed. British casualties were one killed and five wounded.
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London
Rheuter
Simin
Khan Gema
Port Arthur Siege and Deportations Reported
Martial law declared at Port Arthur and ongoing heavy fighting with reports of a possible fall. Russian gunboats damaged in recon patrols near Port Arthur. Japanese ships sustain losses. Deportation of Cripple Creek union miners proceeds under guard amid unrest and inquest tensions. Gompers denounces Colorado authorities.
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Chee Fuo
Port Arthur
Denver
Gompers
WANTS FIGHT POSTPONED FOR JEFFRIES MONROE BOUT
Jim Jeffries appears reluctant to fight Monroe as promoters seek a two week postponement to secure better odds. Local sports writers debate the move while others note Jeffries has wind issues and has been playing too much. Some speculate the delay aims to provoke interest or test Monroe’s readiness.
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Monroe
San Francisco
Cal
Jones
Jeffries
Morrow Ie
Hiterodt
Jeffrion
Thas
Chicago Grain Market Openings and Unclear Closings
The report notes Chicago grain and related contracts with vague references to June and July activity. Mentions Washington June 5 and a confusing line about Caplain Chadwick sending a cable from Tangiars. States Perdicaria and Varley require urgent medical aid and Rossall is asked about safe conduct for a storm crew, half-formed and inconsistent.
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Caplain Chadwick
Navy Department
Tangiars
Perdicaria
Varley
Rossall
Conklin Chosen For Fifth Team Pro Pos
Pendleton school head EB Conklin was elected city superintendent by a unanimous board vote. For four years Conklin led the district from a small institution to a top state standard, fending off several prominent educators who sought the post.
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KO. Cankiln
Pendleton
Bia Afth
Professor Conklin
Conklin
Editorial Urges End to Strike Amid Tense Mine Conflict
The piece notes miners should end the strike after ten months of disruption and reports a cavalry expedition from Cripple Creek to Stratton Mountain to capture miner Fridley and others trapped in a cabin. Fridley is accused of shooting McGue. General Bell promises more deportations and gunfire if needed. officials face resignations sought by the Mine Owners' Association.
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Independence Depot
Doran
Vietor
Hall
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Miffiin
Naylor
Stratton Mountain
Fridley
McGue
Bell
Pesset
Boll
Mine Owners’ Association
Liberty Bell Arrives in St Louis for World Fair Parade
The Liberty Bell arrived in St Louis today and was escorted to the World’s Fair grounds by a large procession. Approximately 26,000 children are expected to take part in the event and participate in the pageantry and reception at the grounds.
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St. Louis
Liberty Bell
Wellag
Pacific mill freighter Algon hits Point Bonlia ship breach
San Francisco June 28 report states the Pacific mill freighter Algon struck a ride at Point Bonlia in the morning, creating a large hole in its side. The crew escaped unaided and reached the wharf with 13 feet of water in the forward peak. the car some are bodily damaged.
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San Francisco
Algon
Point Bonlia
Ao Ie
Submarine returns after twelve hour submerged voyage
Newport News June 8 The Holland submarine with its crew resurfaced after a 12 hour submersion. The report says the rest is not satisfactory and no orders to Tangiers. Paris reports a foreign office denial. Malt house fire in Milwaukee this morning. Gerlach's malt home burned in Vaio, BYNUM.
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Tangiers
Paris
Foreign Office
Milwaukee
Wis
Gerlach
Vaio
Bynum
Train holdup in Colorado by five robbers
Five men seized a Denver & Rio Grande train near Palace, Colorado, detaching the engine and express car. They blew the safe using dynamite after marching the conductor, seized a bag reported to hold gold from Salida, and fled two miles down the line. Two men guarded the lettered load while others subdued the engineer. Kentucky convention and Hannah Elias arrest noted in brief.
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Rio Grande
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Grand Dunedon
Robben
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Feover
Junn
Parachile
Alison
Mowenger Shea
Bhow
Salida
Aald
Official county returns pave Holbrook and Phelps to carry Morrow
Readable fragments show Holbrook 310 majority over Cole and Phelps ahead of Raley by 470 votes in Morrow. Official count begins tomorrow as tally sheets are locked. Multnomah remains against local option with large majority. direct partition favored. In First Congressional District Herman leads with a preliminary republican majority across eight counties, with 11,794 votes.
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Mualtnomeah County
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Hartman
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Taylor
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Summerville
Rigby
Strain
Dem
Anne
Mayberry
Welles
Berkeley
Kimbrett
Botkin
Henderson
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