Omaha Visitors Welcomed in Pendleton by Governor Sheldon
Pendleton Oregon hosts a visiting delegation from Omaha including Governor George L. Sheldon of Nebraska in a reception at the Commercial association rooms. The group, 88 strong with 76 heads of firms or departments, heard welcome remarks by T. T. Geer in the absence of Mayor Fee and were treated to a quartet and praise of Omaha’s commercial prospects.
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Shekton
Nebraska
Omaha
Elks
Commercial Association
T. T. Geer
Pendleton
George L. Sheldon
City
F. A. Cudahy, Jr
Cudahy Packing Company
al- Ten
Charles Crary
J. H. McCarty
W. Runyen
H. IK. Burkett
A. V. Burkley
W. W. Johnston
J. B. Rowlands
Bushes
T. C. Byrne
Puller
Z. & Carpenter
Gatth
A Farrington
Neely
B. PF. Howe
T. J. Davis
Potter
W. A. McKay
Roberts Defends Polygamy Policy at Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake June 11 Elder Brigham H. Roberts, once expelled from Congress for plural marriage, defends the church stance against polygamy while acknowledging law forbids it. He says neither church nor state can erase his moral obligations and slams Evangelical ministers as out of place. The church leadership, including President Smith, backs his remarks. It notes 6,600,000 acres needed to grow the world’s tobacco.
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Salt Lake
Evangelical Church
Tabernacle
Brigham H. Roberts
Congress
Ministerial Association
Roberts Grankly
Ste Bhellef
Roberts
Smith
Mr. Roberts
Through Rates and Joint Rates Debate at ICC Hearing
A Northwestern lumber case before the Interstate Commerce Commission centers on joint rates and through routes for Washington lumber and shingles to Idaho Utah Wyoming Colorado Kansas and Nebraska. The Pacific Lumber Manufacturers' Association claims local Portland rates push shipments, causing millions of feet of timber to await transport amid car shortages while Northern Pacific Southern Pacific and Oregon lines are named in the dispute. The day also covers Harriman methods and state department positions on related matters.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Oregon Railways
Missouri Pacific
Farmer Killed in Storm and Other Briefs
A farmer named John Weber was killed in a storm near Ashland Kentucky with downed wires and structural damage reported. In Findlay a jury was secured and evidence collection began in a Standard Office case. At Walla Walla Adventist camp meeting last Sunday baptism by immersion was given to OO converts.
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Ashland
John Weber
Ateck
Walla Wal- In
Orchard Memory Fails Him at Convenient Times
Boise June 11 Richardson grilled Orchard for an hour on his San Francisco murder attempt story. Orchard dodged fixed dates or places, claimed powder from Judson, and explained the blast mechanics but could not identify the powder seller. He stuck to his original account, said Haywood approved the success, and noted he met Adams in Denver with funds from Haywood. Movement to Merge All Unions Denver June 11 Western Federation of Miners to consolidate unions at 16th annual convention in Miners Magazine note. Delegates from Alaska British Columbia Mexico and western states expected. President Moy er absent in Idaho, Mahoney to open. debate on officers. Debs to attend. charter keeps officers over until chosen. Discussed with Governor Gooding Boise June 11 Orchard related gas damage suit remarks.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Reagan
Hundreda
Firel Witners
M. B. Scott
Walters
Wis
Police Commission
Heney
Boott
Schmils
Scott
Bay State
Regan
Sim
Schlalte
Boise
Richardson
Orchard
Bradley
Judson Powder Company
Haywood
Denver
Nual
Western Federation of Miners
Welcogues
Geestone
Alaska
British Columbia
Mexico
Charles H. Moyer
Idaho
C. E. Mahoney
William D. Haywood
Harry Orchard
Eugene EB. Debs
Orchard declares he did not send wife money after leaving Cripple Creek
Bomne June 11 Orchard testified he had not sent Mrs Orchard No. 2 money since leaving Cripple Creek though he claimed he left $20 when he departed. He said Pettibone and Haywood promised to vend her money but learned they had not. He denied taking all her money or knowing she earned wash money to survive. He then returned to his first attempt on Judge Gabbert's case and remained focused on his Denver experiences as Wag ordered.
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Orchard
Mra
Cripple Creek
Pettibone
Haywood
Judge Gabbert
Nic
Denver
Unloaded shotgun injures man in Wallula
In Wallula on June 11 Lawrence Evans 14 while fooling with an unloaded shotgun discharged the loaded weapon eight feet away injuring W McComas in the groin. McComas was rushed to Wallula and Dr Keylor of Walla Walla was awaited. Doctors fear possible amputation depending on condition.
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Wallula
Lawrence Evans
Henry Evans
Clover Hills
W. McComes
McComas
H. R. Keylor
Walla Walla
Tite
Ant-American agitation feared delaying new treaty talks
The state department cautions that yellow press coverage in Japan worsens anti American sentiment and slows negotiations for a new treaty. Secretary Root denounces sensational reporting. A Tokyo instructed embassy agent has been sent to San Francisco to prepare a report.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
Root
Tokio
San Francisco
Kaiser and Czar to Meet During Summer Conference
Stockholm reports the Kaiser and czar will hold another high level political conference in the summer. The exact meeting place is kept secret and no date is given. The announcement signals ongoing diplomatic engagement between Germany and Russia amid regional tension.
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Kalser
Czar
Stockholm
Kaiser and Czar
Nebraska Laws Help the Roads in the West
Governor Sheldon of Nebraska, touring Oregon, says railroad regulation is strict, rail traffic heavy, and two cent passenger fare rumoured but debated. He argues for lower freight and passenger rates to restore genuine profits and fair business, while stressing Nebraska’s regulation did not curb railroad growth. He notes unity with Oregon on public questions and commerce.
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Sheldon
Nebraska
Omaha
Nebraska Legilature
Cuecessa
East Oregonian
Railronde
Northwest
Oregon
Fourth of July Parade Features Planned in Pendleton
John McCourt the city attorney will deliver the Fourth of July address. Parade features include a rider brigade of 15 to 20 ladies, mayor and council in autos, Army band, Liberty car, Fraternal orders, Woodmen and Woodcraft teams, decorated vehicles, and advertising floats. Negotiations with 40 plus Umatilla Indians aim to add a war dance after the parade with prizes for best floats and most spectacular Indian participation.
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John McCourt
Pendleton
McCourt
Llroyd Idleman
Liberty Car
Company L
Praterna Ordere
Furniture Trust Busted in Northwest Trade Probe
In Portland on June 11 the furniture trust was dissolved as resolutions terminated its member relations. The Northwest Furniture Exchange collapsed under government pressure. Twenty firms pleaded guilty in federal court, fined 25 dollars each for being small yet coerced into the trust. Names include F. S. Harmon & Co. of Tacoma, Seattle Mattress & Upholstering of Tacoma, D. Kd. & EB, Walver & Co. of San Francisco.
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Portland
Ore
Furniture Trust
Northwest Furniture Exchange
Harmon & Co
Tacoma
Seattle Mattress & Upholstering Company
Richmond Chamber Opposes Second Phone Company
One Telephone Is Enough. Richmond resolves to oppose the entrance of a second telephone company, pledging the chamber of commerce to oppose competition. In Washington the Mayflower with the Roosevelt party from Jamestown reached the navy yard at 6 AM.
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Richmond
Cal
Pacific Coast
Chamber of Commerce
Hone
Washington
Roosevelt
Jomestown
Navy Yard
Band Concert Tonight at Malin and Webb Streets
If weather allows, the Englee band will give a concert at the corner of Malin and Webb streets this evening. It is the first performance in several days after the band was absent at Weston last week and did not play on Sunday due to the trio.
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Englee
Malin and
Webb Streets
Weston
Three receivers appointed for Milliken steel firm
In New York on June 11 the United States District Court named three receivers for Milliken Structural Steel Manufacturers. Liabilities were about 6.6 million dollars and assets around 5.6 million. The firm cited tight money markets and general embarrassment as factors in the failure.
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New York
United States Metrict Court
Milliken Structural Steel
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