Bankers Gloge Big Convention Elects Officers in Oregon
The Oregon bankers convention in Pendleton closed with a banquet at Quelle cafe and praised travel and hospitality. Officers named include President Alex Martin Jr of Klamath Falls, Vice President R D Durham of Portland, Secretary J I Hartman, and Treasurer J L Thornburg, with an executive committee appointing leaders from several cities. The gathering represented deposits totaling 200 million dollars and capital stock exceeding 80 million, as the group debated future meeting sites.
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Alex Marvin, Jr
Klamath Falls
KR. D. Durham
Oregon
Quelle Cafe
Umattila
Wenaha Springs
Eiven
Hankers
Palouse
Bowen
Umatilla County
Fred Co. Monk
Portland
Idaho State Bankers’ Convention
Twin Falls
Alex Martin, Jr
Klamath County Bank of
RD. Durham
Merchants’ National Bank of Portland
J. 1
Hartman
Hartman & Thompson
Bankers
Thornburg
Forest Grove
Lester Butler
Heed River
JC Apperson
McMinnville
Higgins
Astoria
William MacRae
G. M. Rice
Pendleton
RR. W. Lehmeer
United States Bank of Portland
George N. O Brien
Ashler
American National Bank of San Francisco
J. K Moffitt
First National Bank of San Franccisco
L. MW. Grimame
National City Bank of Chicago
J. W. Shute
Hillsboro
W. BD. Vincent
Old National Bank of Spokane
W. L. Thompson
American National Bank of Pendleton
First National Bank of
Alex Martin
R. GL. Durham
Incom
Desert prospect finds torn note about missing person
A note dated May 30, torn from a notebook, was found near Wingate Pass in Death Valley by prospector GL Montgomery. It reads I am Jost and the heate terrific Am three days out from Panamint and my water is gone. Montgomery searched the desert for miles but found no trace of the body.
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Ban Bernardino
Jane Li
Panamint
Wingate Pass
Death Valley
GL Montgomery
Montgomery
Banquet Delights Impress Visiting Bankers At City Convention
The vice president of the gamennation will become president next year. Attorney Dan P. Smythe of Oils city attended the banquet, answering hearty toasts with grace as friends toasted his health. The convention left bankers and locals satisfied, praising the royal entertainment provided in the city.
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Ing
Gamennation
Dan P. Smythe
Peary Legal Battle Over German Jurisdiction
Commander Robert E. Peary faces a Berlin court hearing over a suit by Rudolph Francke claiming Peary exploited Francke and took possession of furs tusks and other Arctic treasures worth 10000. Francke alleges he handed over goods for transport home. Peary's counsel argues German courts lack jurisdiction. The case stems from polar exploration disputes with Dr. Frederick A. Cook.
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Herlin
Robert E. Peary
O Aga
Rudolph Francke
Francke
Frederick A. Cook
Peary
Cook
Etah
Taft's Son Runs Down Pedestrian in Beverly
President Taft's son, Robert Taft, driving slowly near Beverly, Massachusetts, struck Michiel Thistwolle, a local man, as he paused to let another car pass. Thistwolle sustained serious injuries, with reports suggesting a possible skull fracture and broken leg as onlookers saw the accident.
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Beverly
Taft
Cyclone Kills Three Near Manitou Lake Manitoba
A cyclone near Manitou Lake Manitoba leaves three dead and nine injured. Edward Madigan a farmer dies alongside two children as his family is hurt and farm workers sustain injuries. The cyclone destroys farm houses and causes thousands of dollars in crop and property damage along a one mile wide strip. Local remnants report the storm struck near Mauni tou Lake Sask on June 27.
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Manitou Lake
Edward Madigan
Madigan
Mayor Drives Car to Enforce Five Cent Fare in Tacuima
Mayor Fawcett on June 27 accompanied by two officers entered Penn Hill to confront the street car crew. He then reportedly operated the car into the city and admitted workmen ejected by the conductor for not paying the five cent fare. The city maintains a sixteen cent fare despite a superior court decision. The company’s attorneys plan an appeal to the supreme court, while the mayor vows to enforce the five cent rate.
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Tacuima
Fawcett
Penn Hill
Leenne
Cuburhy
Timite
Superior Court
Supreme Court
American Engineer Pittman Convicted in Nicaragua Conspiracy
William Pittman an American engineer captured at the Battle of Utuefields was court martialed and found guilty of conspiracy against the Nicaraguan government. He faces a sentence of at least ten years. Pittman was deeply hated by Nicaraguans for killing many in battles by blowing up mines.
Porter Charlton to be examined for insanity in murder case
New York June 27 Porter Charlton accused of murdering his wife at Como, will be arraigned tomorrow by a jurisdiction city judge for examination by a private commission. It is expected he will be adjudged insane and sent to a hospital.
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New York
Porter Chariton
Comoe
Tomorre Sy
Dersey City
Iikinite
Rhone
Heat kills three as Chicago swelters in record heat
Chicago on June 27 reports three workers dead and a fourth dying from extreme heat. John Murphy and Thomas Ellicott, laborers, collapsed on the street, Emil Frederickson, a teamster, died in his bed. Relief is promised tomorrow as heat showers and breezes are forecast.
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Chicago
Pie Rcel
John Murphy
Thomas Ellicott
Emil Frederickson
Rolief
Breeses
Airship Line for America Plans Transatlantic Run
New York June 27 Emile Fons manager and director of Hamburg American Line says an elegant Zeppelin airship brigade could run between New York and Hull or Hamburg. The project hinges on U.S. government policy and a special dispensation to operate a German flag line, as current law prohibits airship operations.
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New York
Lmivg
Heston
Emile Fons
Hine
Dmasseldorf
Germany
Germaline
United States
Mexico City election ends peacefully with Diny and Corru
In Mexico City on June 27 the Diny presidency and Corru vice presidency were set for confirmation by the chamber of deputies today. Contrary to expectations the voting proceeded without disorder due to Diny's early timing. The next election is six years away, with Corrall anticipated to run then.
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Mexico City
Diny
Corru
Chamber of Deputies
Corrall
Butler Ames to oppose Senator Lodge in reelection bid
Washington dispatch reports Representative Butler Ames plans to run against Senator Lodge on an anti-Mamibi platform. Ames announces candidacy publicly, cites opposition to state and national welfare policies as motive, intends to mount a campaign after considering other options.
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Washington
Butler Ames
Lodge
Ames
Lowe
Sila
Burns With This Machine In St Louis Tragic Accident
On June 27 in St Louis Robert Abel aged 24 was trapped beneath a machine and burned to death as bystanders could not reach him. His brother Fred and friend Harry Jewson suffered serious injuries as the ante overturned and caught fire.
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St. Louk
Robert Abel
Fred
Harry Jewson
Wholesale Pardon Day in City Government
June 7 brings anxiety to many inmates in the state penitentiary and county jails as numerous pardon applications await decision by Governor Ferhal and his counsel. The governor may declare tomorrow a general pardon day, with petitions for criminals to be considered collectively in one session.
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Nurueth Me
Ferhal
Outlaw Bostwick Shot After Hours Standoff
Atlanta authorities killed W H W Bostwick who resisted arrest after fatally shooting police officer Tie Tucker and wounding three others in Oscilla. Governor Brown dispatched two militia companies to assist in capturing the fugitive.
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Atlanta
Oscilla
Bostwick
Tie Tucker
Officinalis
Yesterday's Games Show Mixed Results Across Leagues
Portland edged Sacramento 1 to 0 while Oakland drew with Los Angeles 1 to 1. In other matches Cincinnati defeated Pittsboro 6 to 4 and Chicago beat St. Louis 8 to 2. American St. Lowie beat Detroit 4 to 3, and Cleveland topped Chicago 6 to 4.
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Portland
Sacramento
Vertion Ue
San Praneise
Oakland
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Pittsboro
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Lowie
Detroit
Cleveland
General Edwards to Sail for Philippines From San Francisco
General Chirence R. Edwards head of the war department bureau will sail from San Francisco tomorrow for the Philippines. He plans a thorough inspection of the local government and military machinery. His wife and daughter will accompany him on the trip.
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Washington
Chirence R. Edwards
Bureau of Insular
War Department
Philippines
San Francisco
Lshwads
President Fallsler Insulted by Urchin on Paris Walk
Paris dispatch says President Falllers on a Champs Elysees stroll was heckled by a small errand boy who cried out his name. Secret Service pursued, caught the boy, and administered a singling spanking before detaining him at a police station for a time. No weapons found. he was released after giving time and address.
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Paris
Falllers
Beho de
Alaska enumerator completes 5000 mile territory trip
Seattle reports Dr. PD Scott, enumerator for the Kruskokwin district in Alaska, arrived by the Senator after a 5000 mile journey. He traveled with four dog teams through the harsh winter and unsettled country en route to Washington.
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Seattle
PD. Scott
Consis
Kruskokwin
Alaska
Here
Washington
Misser Colin and Minnie Renn Return from Walla Walla
Colin and Minnie Renn arrived this morning after visiting Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Renn at their Walla Walla home.
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Misser
Colin
Minnie Renn
Walla Walla
Mr. Br. Renn
Grand Jury To Clear Out County Jail In Umatilla
The Umatilla county grand jury is convening in special session tomorrow morning to clean out the county jail where several prisoners are held on petty offenses. Bondsmen may be investigated, and Dave Myers, accused of stealing a carpet cleaner from Louis Carell, is among cases to be reviewed though Myers has fled and is at large.
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Umatilla County
Phelps
Supreme Court
Dave Myers
Louis Carell
Myers
Athena pallbearers attend funeral of Emory La Hue
B C Kidder and W K Wallan of Athena served as pallbearers at the funeral of Emory La Hue conducted this morning. La Hue was laid to rest in the G A R plot at the local cemetery.
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B. C. Kidder
W. K. Wallan
Athena
Emory la Hue
Investigate For Cause Of Mississippi Disaster
Federal steamboat inspectors probe the fire aboard the excursion steamer J. B. near La Crowe on the Mississippi. Mrs Emma Crandall drowned and 66 injured as the craft beached after the blaze. Jack P. Leth Norval Fox and another man, jailed for drunkenness, are missing and rumored burned. Crandall’s body recovered. 1400 passengers escaped.
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la Crosse
Wis
Stedmeter
la Crowe
Mississippi
Emma Crandall
Jack P. Leth
Norval Fox
Teddy Roosevelt Jr and bride depart on honeymoon
In San Francisco on June 1 7 Teddy Roosevelt Jr and his bride left for Los Angeles to complete their honeymoon and will return at the end of July. He will assume duties at the Hartford Carpet Company with a salary of 5000 dollars per month. The couple stayed in their St Francis apartment and did not answer calls during their stay.
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San Francisco
Teddy Stonsevelt, Jr
Los Angeles
Teddy
Hartford Carpet Company
St. Francis
Constantinople Eyes Greece War Over Piraeus Loot Indemnities
Turkey plans invasion if Greece does not grant indemnities by night for looting near Piraeus. Troop corps await signal. Greek apology demanded or war considered. Roumania sides with Turkey in the dispute. Kansas City talks on Southwest coal strike. 90,000 miners and operators negotiation. expected resumption July 5.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Greece
Piraeus
Roumania
Umatilla drowning victim found near Pendleton river
John Pipo a 22 year old native of Finland and bathers Edyward Divie and Thoms Konenen faced a deep water trap on a river crossing near Coe siding twelve miles west of Pendleton. Pipo, unable to swim, fell from a broad board into a deep hole and drowned despite a long river search. The coroner ruled accidental drowning after a lengthy recovery effort.
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Umatilla
John Pino
Coe Siding
Pendleton
Pipo
Finland
Tal
Edyward Divie
Thoms Konenen
Voroner
Ralph Poltsom
Davis
Hhs
Coe
Glenn Tushee
Sam Doyle
Isaac Hagen
Jack Ware
Charles Johnson
Speech Arts Convention in Cleveland at Colonial Hotel
Teachers of elocution oratory debate and dramatic expression gather at the Colonial Hotel in Cleveland Ohio for the nineteenth annual National Speech Association convention. Attendees from Atlantic to Pacific participate as professional public speakers and actors with meetings continuing through next Friday.
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Cleveland
Atlantic
Pacific
Colonial Hotel
Miss Margaret Johnson Visits Milton Friend Hazel Hamblen
Miss Margaret Johnson traveled from her Milton home this morning to visit Miss Hazel Hamblen, sharing time as guests and enjoying the morning together.
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Margaret Johnson
Milton
Hazel Hamblen
Robbers Loot L Train near Ogden in Broad Daylight
Three men raided Oregon Short Line train No 27 second section six miles from Ogden. Brakeman was hurled from the train and passengers were relieved of valuables while guards were locked in lavatories. The Wells Fargo express car was looted as the robbers fled toward Lucien cutoff with sheriff Wilson in pursuit.
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Ogden
Salt Lake
Wells Fargo
Wilson
Lucien
Train robbery pursuit in Ogden. posse search continues
In Ogden from June 2 to 7, Sheriff Wilson leads a posse scouring the area after train robbers escaped in a bogey. Brakeman Franklin, thrown from the train, sounded the alarm. Three posses are in the field pursuing the robbers.
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Ogden
Wilson
Birakeman Franklin
Sale of Alexander Young Collection Los Angeles? London?
Record-breaking prices are anticipated at this sale in London this week. The Alexander Young collection includes 40 Carots 45 Peaublenus six Du pre landscapes nine Troyans and six Millers with fine examples from Tarnels James Maris and Harpientes among later schools.
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Famous Pictures
London
Alexander Young
Dupre
Troyans
Tarnels
James Maris
Harpientes
Roosevelt not to be operated on says Dr Campbell
Dr Walter Campbell in New York June 27 denied reports that President Roosevelt would undergo an operation for threat trouble. The denial comes after the rumor had gained wide circulation.
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Teddy
New York
Walter Campbell
Roosevelt
Young girl ends life atop Milan cathedral spire
In Milan, the 23 year old sweetheart of a murdered ticket collector leapt from Milan cathedral after bidding farewell to relatives. Her body fell onto marble steps as stunned onlookers watched. The city marks a summer spike in self-inflicted deaths, with five such cases reported in a single day.
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Milan
Two Short Term Convicts Escape Salem State Farm
Salem June 27 two short term convicts escaped Saturday from the state farm in the penitentiary rest of the penitentiary and have disappeared J Womeiserhorf of Multnomah county and Harry Brenan both were working outside the walls a reward of 50 cents offered for the return of each Brenan is one of two men who stole a herd from Dean Goodman a Hudson Bay rancher in 1908 he was sent to the penitentiary from here in January 1909
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Salem
J. Womeiserhorf
Multnomah County
Harry Brenan
Umatilla County
Brenany Dine
Dean Goodman
Hudson Bay
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