Port and Rod and Gun Club Targets Big World Meet
Members of the Sportsmen’s Association voted to hold a world tournament at the Portland grounds in 1905. Added money and larger purses aim to draw top shooters, with managers of the Lewis fair to contribute. Maurice Abrahams elected president, others named for Portland and Spokane roles as the meeting outlined plans for a major, world‑level event at the fair’s grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Land Rod and Gun Club
Lewis Fair
United
Associa
Maurice Abrahams
Portland
Cullison
Treassist
Whl Hillis
Sec
P. J. Hale Wallace
Idaho
H. J. Stillpodinen
Frank Steph
Cabinet changes as Metcalf named in new lineup
Senate report states Senator Metcalf of California to be secretary of commerce and labor, replacing Cortelyou who resigns to chair the Republican National Committee. William H Moody named attorney general and Paul Marion secretary of the navy. Knox resignations accepted, July 1 effective. Morton hesitated to take navy post before White House persuasion. Metcalf's selection builds a business interests representation in the cabinet following Cortelyou’s exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
California
Cortelyou
Washington
William H. Moody
Massachusetts
Paul Marion
Illinois
Navy
Victor H. Mettealf
Commerce
Labor
Knox
Morton
White House
Mbvel
Buslees
Republican National Committee
McCall Committee
Post Office Department
Bitter Root Tragedy Claims Two Drownings
In Bit Che Root river near Helens Mona on June 24 Harry Bullock aged ?. Ernest Rich and Miss Anna Strong leaped in to save the boy and both perished. Miss Strong fainted at the sight and has since lost her reason. Mrs Rich nearly insane from her son’s death. In Lima Ohio on June 24 a collision on the Western Ohio traction line near the city killed Laura Keppen eight from Spokane Washington and injured three others likely fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helens
Mona
Harry Bullock
Bitch Root
Ernest Rich
Lima, O
Western Ohio Traction Line
Here
Laura Keppen
Spokane
Wash
Thunderstorm claims many in Moravia Moravia hailstorm toll rises
A severe storm in Moravia Hungary caused twenty three deaths and twenty drownings as lightning struck and a violent hailstorm lashed the region on June 24. Authorities report substantial property damage and crews search damaged towns for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Moravia
Hungary
Washington temporary HQ amid China Russia tensions
Chicago dispatch reports Speaker Cannon ill and planning a Washington temporary headquarters until August with no politics before July 1. Russia China tension grows as Chinese sympathy for Japan surfaces. A thousand Republican delegates arrive in St Louis for the exposition. four thousand Russians attack Alyang Pienmen but are repulsed and retreat toward Shinkaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou Gots
Washington
St. Louie Exposition
Chicago
Cortezyou
China
Japan
Russia
Alyang Pienmen
Shinkating
London
St Petersburg
Eral
St. Louis
Chia
Tokio
Shinkaling
Reunion at La Grande unites Civil War veterans
In La Grande on June 30 a gathering will unite ex Union soldiers of the Civil War and members of the Women's Relief Corps and Lone of Veterans. The organizing committee promises complete arrangements, ample tenting, refreshments on site, and a camping ground adjoining for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Prowhster’s Grove
Women's Relief Corps
Joca
Modernse
Charged With Assault Near Prescott
Charlie Lafferty known as Chuck Haye was arrested nine miles north of Prescott on a charge of attempting sexual assault on Ada Welch in her father's house near Prescott. Welch swore out the warrant after Lafferty allegedly entered Tuesday evening and tried violence before escaping on a neighbor’s horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Wash
Charlie Lafferty
Chuck” Haye
Aseaul
Ada Welch
R A. Welch
Welch
Lafferty
Detroit insurance agent shoots girl then leaps to death
Police estimate death toll from the disaster near Detroit at about 1000. Fourty bodies remain sunken and unidentified while pumping efforts and search continue for more victims. A relief benefit for affected children and families is planned at the Grand Opera House tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
New York
Sheedm Dinaster
Man Leaps To Death After Elopement Refusal
In Detroit on June 24 Charles A Sweyne an insurance agent 63 and married confronted Ellie Mord a Bingor Sewing Machine clerk seeking an elopement. When she refused he shot and leaped from a Chamber of Commerce building window dying on the pavement. The scene occurred after a failed attempt to persuade her to accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Charles Aswayne
Ellie Mord
Bingor Sewing Machine Company
Chamber of Commercy
Killer Cowboy Shoots Man in Powell & Fox Saloon
June 24 Maile Montana Henry Grammer a cowboy shot Leonard Hoehting in Powell & Fox saloon last night Hoehting died this morning Interfering in a squabble Grammer struck Hoehling with a hat and then with a flat Hoehling at rock tack Grammer then fired a revolver at Hoehting as he left the saloon Grammer fled but later returned and sent Constable Richards for arrest before leaving again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maile
Mont
Henry Grammer
Leonard Hoehting
Powell & Fox
Hoehting
Poon
Grecmer
Hoelling
Hoehling
Rock Tack
Grammer
Richards
Eberift Cosner
Train derailment blocks Hamilton Street depot track
Spokane June 26 The engine of a travel train left the OK and No main tie track at Hamilton street depot last evening, blocking the track for several hours. Passersby who witnessed the incident described the derailment nearly a mile from the city depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Hamilton Street
Derallment
Elty
Restricting Saloonkeepers and Liquor Laws Explored
June 214 The Eagle and Arctic saloon proprietors arrested for dodging city license payments. case set for next Monday. City crackdown aims to bar women from wine rooms and stop piano bars after 50. License proposed from 500 to 1000 yearly. Fortland June 24 Dr H B O Connor seeks a receiver for North Pacific Dental College alleging $66 000 misappropriated by trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Eagle
Arctic
Lcense
Plang
Aske
Fortland
Dr. H. &. O'Connor
North Pacffi Dental College
Massachusetts Exhibit Assured For Lewis and Clark Expo
June 24 report states Massachusetts will provide 15000 dollars for a state exhibit at the Lewis and Clark exposition. Five thousand dollars is available through direct appropriation now. The balance from the remnant tax is authorized for expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachueette
Howton
Mase
Mossachusetts
Lumber Mills Burn in Seattle Fire Loss Near NP Railroad
A fire destroyed the entire Loeb Cutter Lumber Company plant at Clipper station on the Northern Pacific railroad north of Seattle yesterday afternoon. The blaze began in a dry kiln about 4 30 o clock and caused an estimated loss of about 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Mills
Seattle
Loeb Cutter Lumber Company
Clipper Station
Northern Pacific Railroad
Logger crushed by loge dies after hospital stay
M Lellan a logger in a camp near Arlington was crushed between two rolling logs yesterday around 4 pm. He was brought to Monod hospital in a dying condition and died at 4 am this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
M. McLellan
Arlington
Monod
Chicago Grain Market Briefs June 14
Chicago grain notes show July wheat at 56 percent ald and 84 percent new, with July corn capitalized as KOK. Market indicators reflect mixed futures activity amid bid offers and export pace signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Royal Races at Kiel Under Imperial Watch
At Kiel on June 24 Commodore Plant’s American yacht Ingomar, commanded by Charles Barr, led a four-boat race featuring the German Meteor with Emperor William aboard and the Empress on Jaduna. Ingomar won Hamburg placed second while the top rival ship Meta towed in harbor as races drew to a close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
William
Commodore Plant
Ingomar
Charles Barr
Meteor
Emperor Wiliam
Indune
Herr Balline
Ham
Jaduna
Ballin
Hla
Prince Henry
Orfon
Hamburg
Fire at the Fair Causes Early Morning Blaze
Fire at the World fair grounds damaged the Howton store and Cilio Baking Company with losses around $8.00. Sparks from an overhead electric light may have started the blaze. adjoining buildings from Texas German Oregon and Metals were briefly at risk as crews battled the flames. Great Falls Mont June 24 Ivan Tux, Croatian smelter worker, suffocated by ore concentrates in a large ore bin. rescue failed to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Great Falls
Mont
Ivan Tux
Boston & Mantina
Tus
Early Settler Meet Brings Portland Parade and Memories
Portland hosts an early settler reunion with 623 members claiming residence in Oregon before 1860. Notables include John Long of Barns Island aged 67 years, ex governor Moody, Judge Blanchard, and 1814 born S. Silver, the oldest present in business. The parade featured veterans recounting climate health and pioneer life while families recalled Whitman era events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
C. G. Silver
Good Fellowship
Wien
John Long
Banvies
Laland
Etule
Mr. Bird
Milintwro
Oregon
Mere
Bird
Lhdy
Williama
Moody
Blanchard
Rainier
Andrew Wirt
Skipanon
Whitman
Bilver
Ohio
Umatilla County Fair aims to secure grounds and exhibits
Promoters plan a temporary county fair near the park ground on W F P Matlock property to fund purses and buildings. They seek cooperative effort from the Commercial Association and local farmers to exhibit grain hay fruit dairy products and livestock with hopes of making the fair a permanent county feature if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County Fair
Hanque
Lenast
Huthie
W. FP
Matlock
Enture
Opium Smuggling Ex-Prisoner Tries to Aid Companions
A. Wildman, two years jailed for burglary, was released yesterday and attempted to supply opium to former fellow Irishmen. He hidden funds in a brick yard and planned to aid friends. Chief Brown arrested him and he faces trial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wildman
Burge Lory
Irlanem
Walla Walla Union
Jhe
Gold Dust Voyage Brings Prisons to Seattle
The Dolphin steamer arrived from Skagway with $400 000 in gold dust consigned to the United States navy office in Seattle from the Cascadian Bank of Commerce of Dawson. Five U S prisoners and soldiers were aboard, with passengers paying $5. The Yukon is reported rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
Seattle
Alwika Stewmehly Company
Dolphin
Mvrning
States Noxay
Cascadian Bank of Commerce
Dawson
United States
Enteras
Beardes
Yukon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mad
Brownlee
Montana
Sportsmen's Association
Elgin Union Club
Fale Club
San Francisco
G. W. CC Naumai
A. J. Webb
Co Wright
Mies
Livinuwton
Monah
Multnomah
Haviwo Lien
F Smettion
Confar
Sheard
Ae Blacen
Drvien
Stephens
McMillan
Nell
Conat
Pik Kinena
Ellis
Stew
McDonal
K. C Eood
Aber Howe
Forbes
T. H. Bee Sewell
Manes
Loeing
Moch
Holohan
Thin
Vertien Seaver
Peck
Ae Ker
Ephanel Grr
Malo
Shields
C. Knon
Meced
Webb
Reid
Haight
Denham
McDonald
Hindle
Howe
Beck
Chingreen
Forres
T. H. White
Carter
Palmer
Waite
Patterson
Winters
Gulst
Hillis
Pine
Kershaw
C. E. Wills
Stewart
Dornberg
Bors
Dickson
van Gesen
Brigham
Brown
E. McDonald
Logedon
Clark
Spence
Caldwell
Becker
Nauman
M. McMillan
Suman
Ware
Culljison
BE. Ellice
Hooi Denham
Indie
Gideon Webb
Confer
Sewell
Robbins Brown
C. D. Ellis
Spence Hoch
Leayver
J. H. McDonald
Baybee Nell
Thompson
Brockbank
EL McDonald
Logsdon
Wilson
Annseonda
Contar
Baker
Gibson
Orr
Seaver
Fortes
Drumgoodie
Roberts
Ward
Drumgoole
C. D. Elis
Legsdon
Dryden
C. E. Ellis
Byles
Bricham
Brady
Robbinns
Hoch
Guist
Olne
White
Naawman
Berg
Mapes
Masterson
Kincaid
Siiliman
Bitter Root
Speaker Cannon
Artillery Booming
Port Danville
Arthur
Canin
Danville
Maarin
Joe
North Cab
Port Arthuir
Cowboy
Royal Races
Hee-Hoo
Burne
St. ‘Sim
Umatilua County Fair
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!