Harvard Crew Wins Four-Oared Race At Regatta
In London on June 26 Harvard won the four-oared race as Yale crews also competed in the Thames contests. Rough conditions delayed some events but improved later, with Harvard leading in the four-oared race and the varsity red and small red races scheduled for the afternoon. Roosevelt attended the event, and Yale crews faced postrace delays due to the seas.
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Ondon
Conn
Melklieham
August Belboat
Cornelius Kilt
Harvard
Bent Hoosevelt
United States
Bowdoin College Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Bowdoin College in Maine marked its centennial with a gathering of alumni and friends. Ex-Speaker B Reed delivered the oration, Rev Samuel V offered a poem, and President De Witt Hyde presided. Rand of Portland, a 1831 graduate, attended as part of the notable group.
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Wick
Minnesota Firemen's Tour Opens in Lake City
Lake Minnesota June 26 The annual tour of the Minnesota Firemen's Association began here today. Firemen accompanied by bands and citizens poured from every train. The city is decked with immense arches to greet the visitors. The day focused on receiving guests and mediation efforts. Tomorrow and Saturday will feature a grand parade, a fencing tournament, and hose races.
Cock Speaks at Faneuil Hall on Filipino Representation
At Faneuil Hall on a June evening, Hon. Bourke Cock speaks at an England Anti Imperialistic meeting. He urges that Filipino representatives be allowed to come and condemns recent disclosures about colonial policy and conduct of soldiers as mismanagement.
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Ton
Faneuil Hall
Bourke Cock
England
Representa Filipinos
Solare
Lyman Remarries Quietly in Brooklyn Ceremony
Philadelphia June 26 The Rev J Lyman pastor of the SpringfieldNegational church Brooklyn quietly remarried in a small private ceremony attended by a few relatives and immediate friends. The service followed a brief period of separation and was conducted at the church parsonage. Officials could not immediately confirm further details.
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Lyman
Philadelphia
J. Lyman
Souther Negational Church
Brooklyn
Auto race tragedy near Louvres in Paris to Vienna run
A serious accident occurred at Louvres during the Paris to Vienna automobile race. Reported killed is one bystander struck by racing cars as they passed through the town this morning. The incident heightens concern over safety in early auto racing events between Paris and Vienna.
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Louvres
Paris
Vienna
Polish Fool and His Money Were Soon Parted
Vienna headlines report Count Rudolph Pococki drained half a million dollars at baccarat in three hours during War saw night. His brother suffered a comparable loss in a single sitting last December.
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Vienna
Rudolph Pococki
Baccarat
Warsaw
Sailor shot at Angel Island dies from wounds
A boatman who landed at Angel Island last night is reported dead this morning after being fired on by a sentry while attempting to land soldiers. Authorities have not released the man’s name.
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San Francisco
Angel Island
Austrian Prince Involved In Blackmail Scandal
London June 26. Strenuous efforts to hush up a striking scandal. An Austrian prince and a foreign envoy visited a seedy district and became entangled in unsavory activities. Police prosecute several men for blackmailing them.
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London
Cyclone Hits Marietta Causes Major Property Loss
A tornado swept over Marietta Ohio last night causing about a quarter million dollars in property damage. One person, Herman Sprague, was killed in the storm. The town braces for aftereffects as investigators assess the wreckage.
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Marietta
Herman Sprague
Australian duo to clash for Pacific Coast light weight title
Portland June 26 Billy De ecoursey and Tim Hagerty from Australia prepare for a light weight championship bout on the Pacific Coast. Both fighters show good form and fitness ahead of the fight.
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Portland
Billy Deecoursey
Tim Hagerty
Australia
Pacific Coast
Cleveland speedster sets mile record in auto race
Cleveland announcers report Alex Winton drove a mile in 6115 seconds breaking all records today. The feat occurred in Cleveland Ohio with Winton setting a new mark in an automobile race.
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Cleveland, O
Alex Winton
Stricken With Paralysis A Chicago & Northwestern Official
W H Mead, a prominent Chicago and Northwestern Railway official, was stricken with paralysis in Spokane last Monday. He was initially in critical condition but is improving slowly. his recovery is now hoped for despite an initial grim prognosis. The paralysis affected the lower parts of his body.
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W. H. Mead
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Portland
Northwest
Spokane
Juggler Bedini Catches Turnip Dropped From Skyscraper
In San Francisco Bedini the juggler stood in the street with a fork between his teeth as a man atop the tall Call building released a turnip. The crowd cheered as Bedini caught the vegetable on the prongs, showcasing a daring street performance.
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Bedini
San Francisco
Call
No More Revenue Stamps In Freight Office Order
The freight office of the O R and N in this city will discontinue revenue stamps on freight bills and bills of lading. This tax funding the Spanish American and Cuban War expenses has been removed. The order takes effect July first.
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Portland
Hobson Retires Amid Navy Hesitation to Approve Chalice
The Chicago Tribune recalls a family quarrel over a squeaky chair as Hobson seeks retirement from the navy. The Navy Department shows reluctance to approve Hobson's chalice request despite retirement.
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Hobson
Navy
Navy Department
Royal family notes progress after illness in London
The Prince and Princess of Wales and foreign envoys visit the palace as coronation plans rise and fall with the king’s condition. Bulletins report steady improvement while doctors caution the danger remains, and intercessions fill churches across the empire.
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London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Sent To Asylum In Walla Walla For Martha Caton
The Walla Walla Union reports Martha Jane Caton, 71, has been adjudged insane in superior court and will be taken to the Medical Lake asylum. Her son Charles McIntyre and family, who moved to Pendleton, allegedly mistreated her. neighbors say they were cruel and refused her food. McIntyre previously showed bank deposits claiming $5,000 to $8,000 and boasted of $10,000 in cash while his daughters did manual labor. He left Pendleton with a wagon and team, leaving creditors behind as he departed unceremoniously for Walla Walla.
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Walla Walla
Hartman
McFaul
McIntyre
Pendleton
Mrs. Caton
East Oregonian
Oregon Star Dick Smith Helps Columbia In Rowing Loss
Richard O. Smith known as Dick Smith, Univ of Oregon graduate and athlete, rowed as part of the Columbia eight that finished third at a Hudson River intercollegiate race won by Cornell. Columbia also beat Penn State Georgetown and Syracuse. Smith placed fourth amid intense competition and plans a summer in New Hampshire with the crew before joining them in England in September.
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Richard
Smith
Oregon
New Hampshire
Columbia
England
Free Portland Baths Forced to Move After Waterfront Fire
The free swimming baths at Portland were forced to relocate from their former waterfront site after a large fire. No suitable location is available, so the baths will be discontinued.
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Portland
Convicts Seen Again Near Kelco as Posse Hunts
Portland dispatch reports escaped convicts spotted last night half a mile from Kelco Washington where they forced a sanctioned agent to feed them. Sheriff Huntington and Carson moved toward Castle Rock with a pursuing posse and guard routes. Idaho men Mesars Williams Idleman and Brahe joined to aid search and arrived to Castle Rock to await a sighting.
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Kelco
Wash
Huntington
Carson
Castle Rock
Mesars
Williams
Idleman
Brahe
Idaho
Wheat Market Mixed as Prices Edge Up in New York
New York market opened lower then rallied closing slightly above yesterday. Corn held firm, wheat schedules show slight gains. St Paul Union Pacific and Steel listed higher. no sales reported in Frisco. scattered notes on Portland Walla Walla and Tacoma wheat prices.
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Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Steel
Treaty Draft Ready Between United States and Cuba
Washington June 26 State Department officials and Cuban ministers have finished a draft reciprocity treaty. The Cuban minister approves the document and is ready to sign.
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State Department
Washington
United States
Cuba
Judge fined for carrying a concealed weapon episode
Rep Roberts cites a Georgia judge’s murder trial charge about the folly of carrying pistols. The judge demonstrated by reaching to his hip pocket and a pistol dropped to the floor. He then ordered himself fined sixty dollars for carrying a concealed weapon, the Washington Post reports.
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Bartlett
Roberts
Massachusetts
Georgia
Washington Post
Dandelion Pipe Earns Charlie Two Days In Jail
From Winstead Conn a bizarre tale shows Henry Carlie jailed for intoxication using a dandelion stem pipe as a straw to drink whisky hidden outside his cell. Officers watched as Charlie manipulated the device through the grated window and remained cheerful despite confinement.
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Whitekey
Winstead
Conn
Henry Carlie
Balisbury
W. W. Hortle
Chariie
Charlie
Admiral Dewey details dealings with Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey told the Senate Philippines committee that after Manila Bay he sought Aguinaldo for aid but then ordered him to act independently. He said Aguinaldo recruited within Dewey’s lines and later proclaimed independence two months after the fight. Dewey stated they were friendly but he never recognized Aguinaldo’s government or saluted his flag. He also claimed Manila’s governor general surrendered to him by arrangement after he fired several shots.
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Washington
Dewey
Senate Philippines Committee
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila Bay
The
Manila
Panama Route Favored in Isthmian Canal Bill Report
The house adopted the conference report on the Isthmian canal bill favoring the Panama route. The decision solidifies support for Panama as the preferred path in the canal project.
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Panama
House
Canonburgs Centennial Celebrations Marked by Parade and Speakers
Canonsburg Pennsylvania observed its centennial with a sunrise salute of 100 guns, a civic parade, and the presentation of a memorial tablet by Colona John Canon descendants. Formal exercises at Jefferson College featured Rev. Dr. Paxton, Rev. Riddle, and Rev. Father Lambing. Evening plans include city illumination and fireworks.
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Canonsburg
Canonmnsburg
Colona
John Canon
Old Jefferson College
John R. Paxton
New York
M. B. Riddle
Western Theological Seminary
Father A. & Lambing
Western Pennsylvania Historical Society
Walla Walla Man Elected Department Commander
Be dell of Walla Walla was yesterday elected department commander of the A K encampment district of Wall ington and Alaska at the Everett meeting.
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Wailea Walla
Bedell
A. K
Wallington
Alaska
Everett
Salem land board sells Coos county school lands by sealed bids
In Salem on Tuesday, the state land board opened bids for two sections of Coos county school lands. Sealed bids fetched prices around $7.70 per acre, about $8000 more than the usual $1.25 rate, totaling $2464 to $2465 per parcel for three buyers including B. B. Whiting and J. Houston of Portland and BE. D. Barton.
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Salem
State Land Board
Coos County
B. B. Whiting
Portland
Houston
BE. D
Possibly Rockefeller Wins Panama Hat at Mast Pow
A fragment suggests a figure linked to Rockefeller may win a Panama hat at a Mast Pow event in Mast land. The brief hints at prizes and local pageantry without clear names or dates.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Mast
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