Money Men All Coming to Wenaha Springs Bankers Gather
The annual state bankers association convention opens in Pendleton with a two day program featuring a trout luncheon, a trip by auto to Wenaha Springs, a smoker at Engles Woodmen Hall, and discussions on financial topics. President R. W. Schmeer will preside, Rev Charlee Quinney will offer invocations, and local organizers list numerous automobiles and volunteers for the events.
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State Bankers' Association
Pendleton
Engles- Woodmen Hall
Wenaha Springs
Anglers’ Association
Wenaha
Queule
R. W. Schmeer
Canhier
Ut, & National Bank of Portland
Charlee Quinney
Church of the Redeemer
J. H. Raley
N. UF. Carpenter
Takremander
Bankers' Convention
Auto Brigade
T. G. Montgomery
Georges Hartman, Jr
Dave Nelson
Thomas Hampton
Jesse Hales
Cress Sturgis
E. L. Smith
T. C. Taylor
W. Ll. Thompson
Thes. Thompson
Jos, Stockman
the. Mann
Nesmith Ankeney
Frank Murphy
Elmer Snyder
J. W. McCormack
R. Thompson
E. P. Marshall
W. J. Furnish
Julius Guderian
F. H. Richmond
F. S. Wilson
Isaac Christopher
Dirigible Deutschland Prepares Return Voyage
In Dusseldorf Germany June 23 the dirigible Deutschland readies for its return to Friedrichshafen with many passengers booked in advance. The voyage sails tomorrow drawing widespread enthusiasm across Europe as Count Zeppelin is hailed as a national hero for the successful aerial journey.
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Dusseldorff
Germany
Dirgible Deutschland
Friedrichshafen
Count Zepplin
Europe
Committee announces safe spring road trip with courtesy
Minutes will elapse between car departures to avoid dust. The road to the springs is in good condition and trips can be made safely. The committee will supply gasoline at the garage and machine drivers will be hosted at the springs luncheon with other courtesies.
Portland Boys Win Prizes at University
In Eugene on June 23 Harold J. Rounds of Portland won the Falling and Beekman oratorical contest with The Higher Law and collected 150. Arthur Geary of Portland took second with A Mees lanic Hope and 100. Before the contest the college women staged a fern and flower parade.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Harold J. Rounds
Portland
Beekman
Jones protests dismissal over Ballinger action
Portland June 23 Former Special Agent Jones who was dismissed after testifying against Secretary Ballinger mailed a letter to the committee protesting Ballinger's discharge of him. Jones says he worked faithfully accuses Ballinger of unfaithfulness and asserts he was dismissed after he had already resigned because he testified for Pinchot.
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Portland
Jones
Ballinger
Thillinger
Pinchot
Rain Is Only Salvation of Crops Amid Heat Wave
Minneapolis dispatch reports rain forecast as the sole relief for crops across Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota and nearby states. Heat and forest fires in Vermillion and Mesabi regions drive prostrations and five deaths, with Nebraska Kansas and Colorado also seeing drying crops and losses estimated at twenty percent, likely to worsen without rain.
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Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Two More Deaths Reported In Philadelphia Heat
Philadelphia records two additional heat deaths bringing the total to 26 as temperatures stayed high through the day. Prolonged heat and humidity contributed to the toll, with warnings issued for vulnerable residents.
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Philadelphia
Cave In Buries Man near Seattle Clay Mine
A cave in at the Little Falls Clay Company mine in Bayne traps workers. One man killed, six seriously hurt, several more buried but later rescued as a larger accident reports ten dead and many workers affected. Officials and reporters proceed to the scene to assess casualties.
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Buries
Seattle
Little Falls Clay Company
Bayne
King Oounty
American Squadron Arrives at Plymouth After Stormy Voyage
After a two week stormy voyage the American squadron led by the Massachusetts arrived at Plymouth England for a midsummer cruise. The two battleships will remain there for several days as part of the expedition.
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Plymouth
Eng
Massachusetts
Palls 172 Feet Man Takes Sister to Dinner
Spokane. David Danielson 20 fell 172 feet from Morrison theater roof after tripping on rope. He landed in a wheelbarrow, but arose and walked to Dr. Titus office. No bones broken. He dined with his sister and reported a gash above his left eye as the only pain. The incident was met with remarkable recovery and humor.
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Spokane
David Danielson
Morrison Theater
Danielson
Stanley H. Titus
Porter Charlton Confesses Murder of Wife in Italy Case
Hoboken, N J June 20 Porter Charlton hunted on two continents was arrested and confessed to killing his wife and dumping her body in Lake Como Italy The body was found June 12 starting a world wide hunt He gave details of the crime including a mallet blow and trunk disposal He claimed to have feared a defense and accused the dead wife while Captain Scott Charlton’s brother attempted to shoot him during questioning.
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Hoboken
N. J
Porter Chariton
Lake Como
Itzy
Charlton
Lloyd Hner
Irene
Italy
Captain Scott
Mra. Charlton
Porter Charlton
Irete
Jack Coleman
Cmatin
Nebraska
Dow
Genoa
Ispolutoff
Scott
American Aviator Fatally Hurt in England Crash
Algerhot England June 23 Captain Cody an American aviator employed by the British government was probably fatally hurt today when his airplane plunged to the earth during an experimental flight. He was removed from the wreck unconscious.
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Algerhot
Eng
Cody
Roosevelt Drives to New York Writes Outlook Editorials
New York June 23 Colonel Roosevelt motored from Oyster Bay to the city and penned a pair of editorials for the Outlook. He was the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by the Rough Riders at the Harvard club.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
The
Outlook
Rough Riders
Warvard Club
Judge Charlton Collapses While Denouncing Hoboken Murder Suspect
Judge Paul Charlton, of the War Department Bureau of Insular Affairs, collapsed during remarks about a Hoboken murder suspect, crying out in disbelief that he could not believe the suspect to be 67. The incident occurred on Tune 21.
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Colin Washington
Hoboken
Paul Charlton
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
New Theory At High Prices Foretells Crisis
President Brown of the New York Central rails against a worsening economy saying food demand outpaces supply while gold production rises and prices climb. He warns that if production and consumption do not converge, the last ship with agricultural products may depart U S shores within a decade and suggests boosting yield per acre.
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Brown
New York Central
President Brown
Ralliy
Minnesota
Bankers
United States
Promoter refunds tickets for Lingford Kaufman bout
In San Francisco on June 23 promoter HBlot of the Lingford Kaufman contest refunded ticket money and said he would not halt the fight despite the governor's opposition.
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San Francisco
Hblot
Battleship Idaho Tops Shooting Practice Standings
Battleship Idaho led the fleet during this year’s practice with the best score, placing South Carolina second as of June 23 at Hood’s Haven.
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Idaho Ledudls
Washington
Idaho
South Carolina
Fathers' Day in Spokane Proves Great Success
In Spokane Washington pastors joined in special sermons on Fathers Day June 18. Mrs J B Dodd of Spokane inspired the movement and many wore retrosex in lapels. Mayor Pratt declined a proclamation claiming not to favor such a flagoff. Dodd pressed on to promote the idea nationwide.
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Spokane
J. B Odd
Nelson § Pratt
Mre Dodd
Dad
Father
Leather shoemaker Cobley dies after 80 years in silk hat
Cobley a Surfleet Lincolnshire shoe maker has died aged around 80 years. He wore a silk hat indoors for his whole life after being given the hat as a child by his mother who told him to wear it always.
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London
England
Surfleet
Lincolnshire
Cobley
Man Drops From Sight In Pendleton Case
A man named R. M. Pringle of 192 Twelfth street Portland has vanished after sending a message to his wife from the local Western Union office on the night of June 9 claiming he would reach Portland by 10 the next morning. He planned to take No. 6 that night, but he has not been seen since. Pringle is 66, with dark hair and a gray streaked mustache, a vanDyke beard at times, a Scotsman who speaks Rogileh and is well educated. Letters received by police from Mrs N H Turner of 506 Swelland building appear signed by two different women. A wide search of Portland, Pendleton and surrounding areas has failed to find him.
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Pendleton
Portland
R. M. Pringle
Twelfth Street
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pringle
N. H. Turner
Swelland Building
Judge Landis sustains indictment against National Packing Co
Chicago June 23 Federal Judge Landis sustains the demurrer to the indictment charging the National Packing Company with restraint of trade. The court rules the charge illegal for lack of an interstate commerce averment and three year existence. District Attorney Sims says the indictment will be corrected and presented to the grand jury already summoned.
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Chicago
National Packing Company
Landis
Sims
Erand
Illinois Bribery Case Nears End in Browne Trial
The Lee O'Neil Browne bribery case linked to Senator Lorimer's election is nearing verdict. Defense arguments close. White slated to close for the state. Representative White, who admitted taking a bribe and testified against Browne, was sharply challenged by Browne's defense.
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Chicago
Wic
Lee O'Neil Browne
Lorimer
White
Representative White
Browne
Fight fans to get extra trains to Reno specials
San Francisco June 23. The Southern Pacific company announced after conferring with Gleason that they would run enough fight specials to Reno to care for every fan. In addition to regular trains, scores of specials will be run with a hundred Pullmans requisitioned.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Gleason
Reno
D F Harper Almost Killed in Accident at Pendleton Creamery
D F Harper, Pendleton Creamery manager, was seriously injured and hospitalized after a workplace accident. He was rescued from a perilous position by Wess Maple, authorities reported.
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D.f.harper
O F Harper Dies After Skull Injury
At 3 PM this afternoon O F Harper could not live. Doctors said his death was imminent, though he might linger for hours or days. A fractured skull from an injury not discovered until today caused the prognosis.
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O. FL Harper
Pen dleton creamery manager badly injured in accident
O F Harper, manager of the Pen dleton creamery, was seriously hurt at the plant when a wedge key on the compressor hub struck him in the seat of his pants and the big drive wheel pinned him to the floor. He was rushed to St Anthonies hospital and doctors awaited word on his condition. Maple, a butter maker, rescued him as the wheel ground against his face and chest. Harper sustained head injuries, ear lacerations, facial bruising, and an arm bruise but no broken bones. recovery expected. Two weeks earlier Loren Harris narrowly escaped when caught by a belt screw, saved by quick actions leaving him with minor injuries. The plant’s machinery conditions were questioned by deputies and prior reports deemed the gear safe.
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O. F. Harper
Pendleton Creamery Company
St. Anthonies Hospital
Weas Maple
Maple
Harper
Loren Harris
Spector
Burton Delays Adjournment With Surprise Filibuster
Burton uses procedural delay to stall Senate adjournment after starting debate on a bill creating mountain forest reserves urged by three presidents. Senate leaders expected an early adjournment. members were caught by surprise, with a possible night session considered.
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Urton
Senate
Postal Banks Bill Not Yet Effective
Washington June 23. The postal saving banks bill that passed yesterday has no provision for its effective date and has gone to the president for signature. Congress meant the bill to take effect only after the board of trustees can perfect the operating system for postal banks.
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Washington
Postal Saving Banks
Congress
Board of Trustees
Filibuster Fights Adjourment Over Forest Reserves
Washington reports Senator Burton of Ohio opened a two day filibuster on a bill to create mountain forest reserves at river headwaters in the Appalachian and White mountains. Representative Weeks threatens to filibuster if the bill fails in the house.
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Washington
Burton
Ohio
Representative Weeks
House
Senate
Appalachian
White Mountains
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Postal Savings Bank
Jeffries Ready for High Altitude Fight in Reno
Reno Nevada June 23 Jeff is confident the high altitude will not hinder him in the upcoming bout with Johnson. A mountaineer by experience he expects to be in peak form and unaffected by the air. He notes good fishing and plans roadwork to prepare and says he does not fear the mountain conditions.
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Reno
Nev
Jeff
Johnson
Moana Springs
Washington Census Records City Population Rise
Washington June 23 official census bulletin lists city population at 331,069, up from 279,718 at the last census. The report marks a substantial growth for the nation’s capital.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Enthuse Over Missions At World Conference
Edinburgh session draws packed crowds as the World Missionary Conference progresses with high enthusiasm. The commission report on The Missionary Message in Relation to Non Christian Religions is read by Professor D. S. Cairns of the United Free Church College in Aberdeen.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
World Missionary Conference
Commission
D. S. Cairns
United Free Church College of Aberdeen
Woman Elopes To Escape Elaborate New York Wedding
New York June 24 report states Mrs Harry Wingut daughter of May or Gaynor declared she eloped yesterday to avoid a formal wedding. She telephoned her father after the marriage and asked forgiveness claiming the union completed though reports differ.
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New York
Harry Wingut
Gaynor
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