Notable Victims and Turbulence Across Nations
Wealthy Nebraska City merchant Charles A. Griffith died in Fresno after a fall from a wagon breaking his neck. Ecuador teeters under a mob angered by water rate hikes while Herman T. Witte, a major elevator machinery maker, dies in New York. John J. Jennings, a New York bookmaker, foretold his own death by a jam in the street. Tariff reciprocity with Canada and Germany looms, weakening U S commerce. Labor groups in the East back the miners during Colorado troubles, while John G Milburn doubts Roosevelt’s reelection. J B Tyler, a young Confederate cavalryman, dies in Chicago. he enlisted at age 12 in 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Griffith
Nebraska City
Clifornia
Fresno
Ghayaquil
Vince
Herman T. Witte
N. Y
United States
John J. Jennings
New York
Canada
Germany
Colorado
John G. Milburn
Buffalo
Maryland
Pacific Northwest Briefs Highlight Local Disasters and Events
Portland man C Futterwhite dies by own action Tuesday. Mrs Maud R K Barton of Lewiston poisoned by ice cream Tuesday in critical condition. White House Inn near Portland destroyed by fire Monday night, loss $20000. Nanaimo sees rapid temperature swing after storm. Wasco Warehouse Milling expands to 1200 barrels daily. Edwin Jones drowns on Payette river June 27 near Emmett Idaho. age 35. M C Cheal of Portland missing, suspected drowned after financial troubles. Public pools to open July 1. Washington Christian Endeavor convention to meet in Lewiston in 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Futterwhite
Portland
Washington Christian Endeavor Society
Lewiston
Maud RK. Barton
Shere
White House
Nanaimo
Wasco Warehouse Milling Company
Edwin Jones
Payette River
Emmett
Idaho
Ukiah Fourth of July Celebration at Ukiah Race Course
Ukiah plans a large Fourth of July program on public square with a bronco riding contest horse races foot races and a grand finale. Thomas G Hailey of Pendleton will speak and the Ukiah Cornet Band will perform along with patriotic music and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Prizes include cash for races and a grand elimination event with many entries and a tug of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Halley
Ukiah Cornet Band
Ukiah
Juy
Casmis Prattiere
Weber
Thomas G. Hailey
Pendleton
Woman dies after kerosene lamp explodes in Yakima
In North Yakima on June 29 Mrs. William Maxwell, about 34, burned fleeing a lamp explosion that drenched her with burning oil. She collapsed at 3 a.m. after neighbors and Charles Adkins helped save her child. the house burned completely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Wash
William Maxwell
Yakima City
Ashe
Flora Adkins
Cattle Die En Masse Near Halley Idaho Gulch
Fifteen cattle owned by Peter Weber and five or six by Drake and Jordan have died in the past week or two near Quix Jey Gulch east of town. Weber reports a steer collapse soon after eating in town, with stock dying despite feeding. He suspects weed poisoning, not lorkapur, and fears more deaths if cattle remain. A large melon crop is noted in Yakima valley, with freight rates set for 20,000 pound lots to Minneapolis and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Weber
Drake & Jordan
Jey Gulch
Halley
Idaho
Hot Springs Gulch
Yakima Valley
Minneapolis
Chicago
Hotel Arrival at Pendleton and Rail Excursion Rates
A long hotel arrivals list from Pendleton includes George E Moaser Spokane and many others from Spokane Seattle Portland and New York. The Washington & Columbia River Railway announces a special summer excursion to coast points at 10.00 round trip valid until Sept 30 with child half fare. Also the O R & N Company adds fishing party schedule with train No 2 at 6 46 p m from Pendleton and No 1 returning at 9 00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pendleton
George E Moaser
Spokane
H. J. van Elshberg
Minneajolts
K. E. Kally
Ida G. McAlllater
W. W. Rice
Wallallina
M. Berely
Etc
N. L. Towker
Portland
FON. Davis
Chicago
JF Pink
W. EB. Lagen
Seattle
Monte Camber
W. HH. Hermann
Walla Walla
H. W. Cameron
L. A. Foles
San Francisco
Charles Ianace
J. Fred Fisher
Pr. Donovan
la Grande
H. P. Brandes
Te Goodwin
New York
Mises Reynolds
Oskaloosa
H. BR. Stephens
Cincinnati
William J. Heymond
San Pron Olan
Monteith
Allway
John Flaanieun
W. Maher
Com
Stulth, Porthand
The
Washington
North Fork
Pendleton
E. C. Smith
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts Mercury Dangers
An old advertisement warns against Mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It emphasizes internal use, claims no mercury, and urges buyers to obtain genuine product from reputable druggists with testimonials and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Northwest Tribes Prepare for Sacred Crow Dance near Butte Mont
Delegations from Plitahead Snake Chippewas Blackfeet and Lamb tribs of Indiana attend the sacred dance by the Crows of the Hump about one mile west of Butte. The event marks a yearly conclave guiding warrior memory and forefathers deeds. The drumbeat and chants draw crowds as dancers perform for two days and nights. Fresh medical notices promote Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds with testimonies from T J McFarland. Trial bottle free at Tallman & Co. druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Hiltie
Mont
Indiana
Ure
Nenthweat
Dave Anil
Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Henterville
Tallman & Co
Disastrous Canal Break Near Nampa
At 7 o'clock this morning a disastrous break occurred in the Phyllis canal six miles above Nampa. About 150 feet of the ditch gave way flooding the surrounding country. A weak spot and loose material along the banks contributed to the failure, with higher banks holding back part of the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nampa
Phyllis Canal
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F. W. Schmidt
Lisal Ihe
General News
Pacific Northwest News
Boise Valley
M. C. Cheal
E. T. Wade & Son
E. O
Ukiar
Welcone
Columbia
Ethel Despain
Prine
Met
Feninga
Havamore McCarty
Beast Collar
George Stephens
L. de Hay
Searle
Montgomery Portland
Mattthews
Denver
Filla Carter
Hole
Forth
Cully
Weston
Thomas Hand
Oss
Aung Ham
Osgood
William Courtney
Tali Portand
Willian Dunn
A. A. Ogilvie
A. W. Preaton
Waltsburg
Monroe
Mtr. Pierce and Daughter
Dayton
Bartholomew
Otis Turner
Gerla
AoWieland
Mark T Hammond
Denver Hook
Loeb
Coker
Gay
Rabin
Reno
VOW
Chastain
Milton Cole Williamson
Milton J A. Allison
Gardner Portland
Brady
Chicag L. RO Glass
Philadelphia
J . Preston
the Bickers
J. Hanscom
Elty
Mixe
Hannenmy
Elty L. Lo
Adams
Patiates
Hin
Tan
Pendleton Plait
Robert Fonstee
Webb Iy
Main Street
Aatreeta
F. X. Schem
Anita
White Brad
Indian Orgies
New Spring
Boston
Bradfield Regulator
fFriend
Milwaukee Beer
the State Saloon
E. Russell & Co
Beck
Har
Restauran
Gus Lafontaine
Univer
Wtewan
Lee
Cate
Muldoight
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