Wood cutters scarce as mountain supply tightens
A wood shortage looms as 100 men are needed to cut Blue Mountain timber for Pendleton, Walla Walla, and Way towns. Dealers struggle to hire at 1.10 per cord with potential earnings up to 5 dollars daily in 10 hours. Freight rate hikes and decreased mountain timber drive scarcity and higher costs.
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Pendleton
Wallin Walla
Kamela
Meacham
Blue Mountain
Cay
Walla Walla
Kameja
Ft. & N. Company
Krameta i
Thie City
Union convention to seek prestrike wages nationwide
Milwaukee hosts the Commercial Telegraphers' union convention amid threats of a general strike to restore prestrike wages at Western Union. Delegates in several cities, including New York, had already voted the demand. The union accuses former workers of losing insurance and cites alleged company discrimination against women operators.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
New York
Balloonist Hicks Makes Multiple Ascents in Pendleton
Balloonist known as Professor Hicks drew crowds with three attempts over Pendleton. The first ascent from near the N P depot climbed high before he parachuted safely into the O R and N yard on Bluff street. A second flight ended when a parachute hole forced abandonment. A final ascent rose about 100 feet before landing in the city’s west end.
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Professor Hicks
Pendleton
N. P
R. & N. Yard
Bluff Street
Hicks
Tremendous Tokyo Hailstorm Leaves City in Ruin
A fierce hailstorm struck Tokyo on June with hailstones about 2.5 inches in diameter smashing windows and causing widespread injuries. Crops suffered severe damage and many structures were damaged or destroyed.
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Tokyo
Japan
County Court Debates District Fair Appropriation
County court in Wisconsin adjourned to June 12 after routine business. Judge Gilliland raised the district fair appropriation, but Commissioners Waller and Lee preferred waiting for the district fair board meeting.
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Sesson
Gilliland
Mesars
Waller
Lee
State Veterinarian Visits Pendleton on Horse Dipping Plan
Dr Chas J Kornick state veterinarian arrives from Salem and meets with Dr W McClure head of the local Bureau of Animal Industry. They tour the reservation to inspect prep work for dipping scabby horses and may push dipping off the government reserve as enforcement of the state law.
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Chas
J. Kornick
Salem
Banker Fleece Case Opens With Man Behind Bars
June 8 San Francisco judge Canley presides over the trial of Walter Bartnett former vice president of the looted California Safe Deposit and Trust company charged with felony embezzlement. Prosecutor Coke says Bartnett stole 205000 in Colton state bonds as J Dalgel Brown ex-bank manager will be the state's key witness. Mrs Dahlgren testifies depositor. Bartnett to testify in his defense. The defense notes a cipher used to contact bank officers.
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California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
San Quentin
WIH Be
San Francisco
Walter Bartnett
Canley
Alletant Pdistrict
Coke
Bartnetts
Colton
J. Dalgel Brown
Dahlgren
Barthett
Cook
Cade
Mother Strangles Infant in Redwood City Case
Mamle Jose is held in jail today pending investigation of a confession to police that she strangled her infant and threw it into the bay. The body was found floating near shore. Suspicions pointed to the young mother, who reportedly admitted the crime and will be tried for murder.
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Robe
Redwood City
Cal
Mamle Jose
Robber Nabbed Near Ely After Saloon Theft
Ely Nevada officers halted a suspected robber just as he tried to board a train at Meal Junction and recovered $900 taken from a Rieptown saloon. The pursuit covered about 100 miles before the suspect was tracked down and the money returned.
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Ely
Nev
Meal Junction
Here
Rieptown
Britt takes over Joe Thomas management in San Francisco
Whillis Britt, brother of Jimmie, has assumed management of Joe Thomas in San Francisco and is arranging bouts. He challenged Ketchell to a six round fight and has hired Charlie Harvey for a bout with Thomas.
Gompers Declares Fight on Anti-Injunction Plank
Gompers announced in Washington that he would oppose the New York petition seeking the anti injunction plank to be included in the Republican platform. The statement sets up a confrontation over party positions during the current campaign.
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Gompers
Washington
New York
Victim Buried After Explosion in Tennessee Crusher
Los Angeles victims burial held at Harbor View cemetery for F. G. Maxfield who died Sunday in the Tennessee crusher explosion. The accident details and burial wrap the immediate local response.
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Los Angeles
F. G. Maxfield
Tennessee
Harbor View
Six Dead in Gold King Mine Disaster at Gladstone
Six men died and eight more were in dangerous condition from toxic gas after a fire destroyed the engine room and shaft house at the Gold King mine near Gladstone. Twenty five more were confined at home due to exposure. three workers were initially missing but presumed dead as rescue attempts failed.
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Silvaston
Cole
June
Woltkness
Balloon captain Baumbsoeh to Pacific coast trip
St Louis reports Captain L Baumbsoeh will fly from Chicago on a balloon voyage to the Pacific coast. He recently completed a 100 mile test flight, highlighting his ongoing air travel duties and ballooning program.
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St. Louis
L. Baumbsoeh
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Embezzler Brusie Arrested in Los Angeles
Judson C Brusie Pacific coast manager and secretary of the state board of railroad commissioners faces a felony charge after embezzling 500 dollars from Metropolitan Surety company. Arrest warrant sworn by D A Macbeth. awaiting return to San Francisco for trial.
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San Francisco
Metropolitan Surety Company
Pacific Coast
Judson C. Brusie
Los Angeles
San Franccisco
State Board of Railroad Commissiners
D. A. Macbeth
Oregon Delegation to Back Bryan at Denver Convention
In Portland on the eve of the state convention, Chairman Alexander Sweek and prominent Oregon Democrats declared the eight member delegation would be instructed to vote for Bryan first last and all the time. Johnson adherents are few and offer no challenge to the Bryan majority in Oregon.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Bryan
Denver
Alexander Sweek
Johnson
Oregon Democratic Meet in Portland Sets Convention
Oregon demo crates plan a national convention in Portland tomorrow morning chaired by Sweek with Secretary John KB. Ryan is expected to be reelected as part of the slate.
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Portland
Oregon Democrates
Sweek
John KB. Ryan
Taft Campaign Control Shifts as Hitchcock Ousted
Chicago report says Taft allies gain momentum with McKinley and senators aiding strategy. Hitchcock refuses to participate, claiming Taft will win 700 votes on first ballot, while Luna proxies attend. Georgia and Kentucky Taft delegates seated. Florida third district on temporary roll. Louisiana contest soon.
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Hitchcock
Hurry Call
McKinley
Oregon
Taft
Chicago
Taft-Roosevelt
Republicin National Committee
Manger
Hemenway
Indiana
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
National Committee
Frank Hitchcock
Solomon Luna
New Mexico
Florida
Luna
Charles Curry
Portland
James McLachlan
Georgia
Arthur I. Vorys
Vorys
Kentucky
Fairbanks
Louisiana
Adams escapes from county hospital during burglary attempt
In Los Angeles a man named T Adams, aided by two unknown confederates, fled the county hospital after feigning insanity. Deputy Sheriff Hutchinson fired at Adams as he entered a waiting auto but missed. Adams used a steel bar and a wooden block to pry his door from its hinges and departed wrapped in a blanket.
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Los Angeles
Hutch- Insin
Adamson
Ex Sheriff Bradford Confined After 1890s Hangings
Ex sheriff Bradford of Washington County is confined in an asylum not Salem, following his compelled hanging of John Ledrick in the 1890s, a past linked to his career and recent confinement.
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Bradford
Washington County
Salem
John Ledrick
Former Cage Brush Waste Sells High Near Echo
Sale of the C R Lisle or James E Taylor ranch three miles east of Echo shows rising land values in Umatilla county. Joseph Cunha of Beho bought the 660 acre irrigated property for 26000 in cash and will harvest a large alfalfa crop. The land, once sagebrush worth 2 50 per acre, now sold for about 50 per acre after reclamation and water improvements. The Lisles leave for Portland for the summer.
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Umatilla
C. R. Lisle
James E. Taylor
Echo
Joseph Cunha
Beho
Lisle
Luncheon at the Normal Weston Honors Seniors
Weston hosts annual luncheon at the president’s residence with Mrs. French presiding. Senior class colors blue and gold, seven course dinner, white-clad helpers from each class, songs and prophecy readings. Wedding cake slices from last June’s faculty wedding were shared near the close.
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Weston
French
Mra. French
Winifred Welch
Prof. Dennison
Assassination Plot Rumor Grips Portugal King Targeted
Consternation and palace lockdown follow the discovery of a plot to blow up young King Emanuel during the state religious feast on June 18. Three conspirators arrested. a bomb was to be used to ensure the king could not escape. Outbreaks feared as queen suffers shock and royal family kept under restraint.
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Lithon
Emanuel
Pendleton targets Baker City series with new signings
Pendleton plans to bolster its lineup for a four game series against Baker City starting Thursday. Emerick joins as catcher after a one game stint this season, Isaacs from Payette Idaho as outfielder, and Crocker may join from Spokane. Conrad returns at first base, boosting outfield strength for potential wins. The Baker City squad visits Pendleton for the four game set, then Pendleton travels to Baker City for a return series.
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Pendleton
Lorimer
Baker City
Emerick
Isaacs
Payette
Idaho
Crocker
Spokane
Conrad
Confederates Gather in Birmingham to Honor Lee
In Birmingham Alabama the United Confederate Veterans convene in mourning for General Stephen D Lee. The encampment sessions begin tomorrow and will span three days with Grand Army officials and other northern patriot organizations attending as guests alongside the Confederate veterans.
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Birmingham
Ala
Stephen D. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army
North
Ed Dutton Arrested in Oregon Elopement Case
A mild excitement arose in Welser when Ed Dutton, a local resident, was arrested at Medford Oregon and is in the county sheriff’s custody. Dutton faces charges for eloping with his brother’s wife and fleeing town with the two children. The case is set for trial with sensational developments anticipated.
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Welser
Ed Dutton
Medford
Ore
Winkler
Dutton
George Dutton
Polock Estate Black Hand Threats Spark Gunfight
Pittsfield Mass June 8 A posse scours woods on William Pollock estate for Black Hand members who threatened death unless he paid blackmail Pollock and his employees fought a gun battle with the group Sunday as authorities hunt the assailants in the New York millionaire’s property.
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Pittsfield
Mass
William Pollock
New York
Black Hand
Pollock
Black Hands
Secretary Garfield to Visit Umatilla Project Soon
Secretary James R. Garfield of the interior department announced during a San Francisco stop aboard the Maine that he plans a return visit to the Umatilla irrigation project in Hawaii and Pacific coast states. He will assess land opening methods and praised the project’s engineers as progress moves toward completion with a possible July 15 coast return and a Hermiston reception.
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James R. Garfield
Department of the Interior
Umatilla
San Francisco
Maine
Hawaiian Islands
Garfield
United Press
Hermiston
Pacific
Umatilla County
San Franciscco
Depot plan for O R N depot at Echo details
The O R N company plans a new depot at Echo with a contractor from The Dalles on site for preliminary work. The station will be built across the rail line from its current location, requiring removal of two warehouses now occupying the site.
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Echo
Railroand
Dalles
Safe crackers wreck San Leandro station safe in Melrose attack
In San Leandro California in June a group described as safe crackers blew open a Southern Pacific safe at the company station using nitroglycerine. The safe was wrecked but nothing was stolen. Authorities link the gang to a previous Melrose blast and are investigating possible ties.
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San Leandro
Calif
Southern Pacific
Melrose
Governor Deneen Refuses to Commute Death Sentence
Springfield Illinois June. Governor Deneen and the board of pardons declined to commute Herman Billek's death sentence for poisoning six members of the Verza family. He is to be hanged Friday.
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Springfield
Deneen
Board of Pardons
Herman Billek
Thompson awards drilling contract for Tam many farm well
R T Thompson of Lewiston Real Estate awards contract to H C Hirzel to drill a water well on the Charles Gifford farm in Tam many. Hirzel currently drills at Gifford place and will move to Thompson farm after completion. Neel rig to 200 feet with expectation of a flowing well near the coast office corner.
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R. T. Thompson
Lewiston Real Estate Company
H. C. Hirzel
Tammany
Lewisson Teller
Hirzel
Charles Gifford
Thompson Place
Mr. Thompson
Coast Office
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Democrata Meet
Fatoh
Cannon
Portugal
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Garfielt
Amniston
Secretary of Interior
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