Bodies Found After Horrific Family Tragedy Near Ardenwald
Portland area news reports a man named William Hill and his wife and two children were found dead at their Ardenwald home six miles from Portland. The bodies show brutal ax violence with decapitation of the two children. Detectives rushed to the scene as searches and posses spread through surrounding woods. No perpetrator identified yet, coroner confirms multiple brutal injuries, with Hill killed first. The murdered family’s neighbor discovered the scene, and the victims include eight year old daughter Dorothy and nine year old son Philip. The father worked for Sellwood Gas and the wife is identified as Hill by married name. the divorced husband James Rintow in Salt Lake City is noted as the children’s former guardian.
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TA. D. Raton and Family
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Menes Rover
Boy Lost on Desert Is Found After Harrowing Days
A 12 year old son of rancher J C Houston of Southern Crook county returned home after days of wandering in the desert. His saddle horse escaped, leaving him barefoot and without provisions as he tracked down stock. He found a nearby horn and managed to navigate back to camp and home.
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Croek County
Hoe
Yanela
Royal banker Kohl accused in arrest of ex employee
A damaged report claims AUOLIONAIRIG KOUL will recover and alleges that the chairman, linked to a French official, hired detectives to persecute a former French employee after she left their service. Mrs. Kohl allegedly discharged her in 1909 and had her arrested when she sought explanations.
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Madero Fails to Review Troops as Magonists Feud Grows
Mexico City reports Madero did not review General Figueroa's encamped forces 20 miles from the capital due to grippe. Rumors say the Cientifico party may use Figueroa to retake the capital. Escudero commands 1600 troops from Juarez by rail to Tia Juana to oppose the Magonists, with 600 more drafted for Lower California to join 1000 federals arriving from Chihuahua. Abram Gonzales departs for Chihuahua City to assume governorship, promising to restore order despite assassination threats.
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Chihuahua
Test Case Set To Probe New Law In Supreme Court
Olympia Washington June members of the newly formed state employed's compensation committee met to organize a test case aimed at testing the constitutionality of the law in the supreme court.
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Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court
St Josephs Academy Graduation Tuesday in Oregon Theatre
The annual commencement at St Josephs Academy will be held in the Oregon theatre next Tuesday June 18. Mlle Gladys Magdalene Raho will graduate. The program includes vocal solos, selections, scenes from Macbeth, pantomime, and a closing address by Rt Rev C. OReilly. The academy reopens the first Tuesday in September.
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St. Joseph's Academy
Oregon Theatre
Mlle Gladys Magdalene Raho
Brilenehe
Theddeubley
Tife
Williamette University Plans Literary Society Formation
Williamette University prepares to establish a new literary society, signaling campus interest in literary discussion, public reading events, and student-led intellectual engagement. The move reflects a broader trend of student organizations shaping campus culture.
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Williamette University
Local colored Polk drawn by crowd clash near bank
At about 3 15 pm Mime Al Richardson, her daughter Mrs Ernest Allen, and husband Joe Watson clashed on a street near the American National Bank. Richardson drew a knife and advanced on Watson, but Sheriff Taylor intervened. The Richardson faction is in conference with the police chief and further developments are expected.
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Ernest Alien
Joe Watson
American National Bank
Richardson
Watson
Sheriff Taylor
Marshfield Elks Select Delegates for Grand Lodge Mission
Marshfield Oregon Elks lodge selects George D. Gros and George Goodrum to attend the grand lodge mission in Atlantic City New Jersey in July. Delegates plan to travel east on a special train with the Portland delegation.
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Ore
George D. Gros
George Gooodrum
Marshfield Lodge of Elks
Atlantic City
N. J
Portland
Pendleton to Host Round-Up Convention for New Veterinary Group
A newly organized elite veterinary association in Portland announced Pendleton as its convention site during Round-Up days. Dr. C W Lassen reported the connect, with 27 veterinarians from across the state in attendance, and applicants to be admitted by proven eligibility. Dr Knotts was elected president, and Dr Morell serves as secretary treasurer. The group plans semi annual conventions, clinic sessions, and instructional talks to advance legitimate practice and curb quackery.
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Pendleton
Veterinary Association
Portland
C. W. Lassen
Knotts of Baker
Morell
Oregon Agricultural College
Treasuer
Ttcie
Earthquakes Destroy Towns Near Colima Volcano
Reports from Guadalajara show ongoing quakes near Colima with eruption. Towns Zapatin Tonaya Sam Andrews destroyed and many killed. Shocks severed areas near Colima with numerous buildings demolished and dozens dead in Oetolan.
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Mexico City
Jones
Colima
Tonaya
Telenbuetlen
Oetolan
Seattle Commercial club tour to visit local area
Pasco merchants receive notice that a large Seattle Commercial club delegation will arrive Friday at 4 p m on June 16. Arrangements for entertainment are being made.
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Ward
Pasco Commercia
Seattle Commercial Club
Postal Savings Bank Set to Open Monday in Pendleton
Pendleton's postal savings bank, granted by the post office department, will open Monday morning. Assistant Postmaster Harry Rees says the bank aims to convert long held hoards into government backed deposits, with hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and deposits handled by the money order section. Depositors must provide full personal pedigree data before opening an account as part of the census style registration.
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Post Office Department
J. T. Brown
Harry Rees
Sam
Reese
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oOfficals
Unclear OCR story of letters and confrontation
Fragmentary article describes two women involved with a Wyeth Cine matter and a tainted letter incident. It mentions Atlee Conrail, a quarantine fort, and a confrontation tied to a fight over letters and alleged activities. Names and places are partly garbled, but the piece centers on a dispute and police or witness involvement.
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Atlee Conrail
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Sioker
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Amy Chew Tate
Carnegie Steel monopoly fears evoked in trial
Testimony described Carnegie Steel as possibly entering the tube and wire business. Witnesses named GAVLEY TESTIS REVORE COMMUPTER and others, with Gates asserting Carnegie contemplated a new venture. Officials claimed assets valued at 76 million dollars amid the Uhh Trickturnegio litigation.
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Carnegie
Pendleton Wool Sales End in Sparse Trade Debacle
The second Pendleton wool sale yielded no purchases while a private sale of J. E. Smith colip to Charles Green for 180,000 pounds produced profits for the seller. The Filet Rock clip earned 14 1/2 cents, Barnhart 10 1/2, modest gains over prior offers. A Miller clip from Long Creek remains to be sold privately as Pendleton’s wool trade declines due to branch cutoffs and easy shipping from other points.
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J. E. Smith
Charles Green
J. Koshland &Co
Boston
Barnhart
Pilot Rock
Pondivtton Civic club to lecture on the evil of the fly
The Pondivtton Civic club plans a summer crusade against the fly. A meeting will be held next week in the dry hall to launch efforts in health and sanitation led by local figures from Portland and nearby communities.
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Pondivtton
OIG Me eting to Draw 2000 for Pendleton Convention
C C Conners and farmers union men announce the annual state farmers union convention will be in Pendleton starting the second Tuesday in December with about 2000 attendees. A September executive committee meeting during the Round-Up will finalize plans. Delegates returned from Wallowa Lake praising hospitality. a kangaroo court on unmarried status humorously targeted local officials.
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Pendlecton
Wallowa Lake
Kangaroo Court
Farmers Union
State Farmers’ Union Organization
la Grande
Conner
Farmers' Union Executive Committee
la Grande M
Mr. Connor
Pendleton
Labal
Farmers’ Union
Umatilla
Union
Wallowa
Baker Counties
Uma- Uilla
Une Jon
Wallowa County
Thief Charged With Protection Money in Local Probe
In a state investigation, Benlford is charged with taking protection money. The defense argues the case is unprofitable, while police pursue the view of Metvidrs in the desertment Petlen Lirt inquiry.
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Benlford
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