GONGRESOMAN ELLIS HOME AFTER CONGRESS SELECTIONS
Judge W K Ellis returns to Pendleton with Mrs Ellis amid praise for securing a 70000 federal building appropriation. He plans summer study for the river and harbor bill, aims for larger Columbia and Willamette projects, and will stay in Oregon through November visiting districts and assisting Hawley. Mone Taylor of Athena is in Pendleton on business.
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River and Harbors Committee
Hawley
Willamette River
Ellis
Oregon
W. KR. Ellis
Washington
Iowa
Congressman Ellis
Pendleton
Second District
Eliis
Himslf
Judge Ellis
Columbia
Congressman Hawley
Willamette
Oregon City
Mone Taylor
Athena
Four Killed In Train Wreck Near Winslow Arizona
At Winslow Arizona on the Santa Fe line a California JUnited train struck a burned bridge 15 miles east of town. One passenger is known dead, three are missing, and 46 injured, with fireman and engineer buried under sand. Charles L Patridge of Redlands is dead. fireman Thomas Currin and engineer are missing. Wreck occurred near Hardy as the train ran about 50 mph. there is witness of a shriek just before impact.
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Paseneer
See Ee
Winslow
Ariz
California United
Santa Fe
Here
Charles L. Patridge
Redlands
Thomas
Currin
Baggaeman
Ww. Kielckner
Los Angeles
B. F. Taylor
J. B. Dame
Pasadena
F. Greiger
Hardy
Turkey mobilizes troops on Russo-Turkish frontier
Constantinople reports Turkey is mobilizing forces on the Russo-Turkish frontier to resist a rumored land grab by Russia on Persia. A bloody encounter is anticipated as a large troop body awaits orders and 60 heavy guns were dispatched. Units are to resist any invasion of contested territory.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Russia
Persia
Meat Company Wins State Contract in Salem
In Salem Oregon on June 29 the Union Meat Company of Portland was awarded the contract to supply fresh and cured meats for the state institutions. This ends the long practice of using local firms for these supplies.
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Salem
Ore
Union Meat Ompany of
Portland
Roosevent Demonstrates Pinpoint Hitting in Hay Field
Oyster Bay reports Roosevelt spending the morning in the hay field and pitching as handily as ever until rain forced shelter. The account highlights his practiced throwing as a notable activity during the day.
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Oyster Bay
Pendleton Saloons Face Closing If Prohibition Vote Fails
In Pendleton Oregon the 22 saloons may close at midnight tomorrow Tuesday June 30 1908 if the pro prohibition vote in Umatilla county fails to carry The case details show six to seven weeks of pending enforcement and many saloons already suspending operations with several buildings set for new ventures within months Liquor stock rush and home purchases mark the last day as owners prepare for possible closure and re repurposing of sites plus ongoing stock sales and war among operators
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Umatilla County
Pendleton
Oregon
Bogart & Keegan
J. A. Ogg
Antone Nolte
B. R. Strahan
Peter Corrigan
John Schmidt
Alfred Schneiter
Henry
Dynamite Blast Destroys San Francisco Grocery and Saloon
Four killed and many injured when a dynamite explosion leveled a grocery store with upper flats and an adjoining saloon on Cheney and Diamond streets at 2 15 this morning. A child was blown 56 feet, others trapped, windows shattered, and a fire ignited. Police suspect criminals tied to graft, with former Supervisor James Gallagher linked to prior attacks. District Attorney Langdon and Heney press for a full detective effort as investigators assess gasoline and kerosene as the cause.
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James Gallagher
San Fancisco
Cal
Cheney and
Diamond Streeta
John Sweeney
Ella Sweeney
B. S. Dissemeyer
Sweeney
Gallagher
Antone Drasmeyer
T. J. Gallagher
Langdon
Biggey
Heney
Governor orders hanging delayed on clemency request
Orchard Stil lives Bolse Idaho June 29 Governor Gooding ordered the hanging of Harry Orchard sentenced to death next Friday for the assassination of former Governor Steunenberg delayed until the pardon board meets Friday can act on clemency Orchard wants to hang and was disappointed by the delay He hopes the board will refuse to act.
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Bolse
Idaho
Gooding
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Pardon Board
Orchard
Bank of Idaho Opens After Capital State Bank Failure
BRolee Idaho June 29. The Bank of Idaho opened today, succeeding the Capital State Bank which failed in January.
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Bank of Idaho
Brolee
Idaho
Capital State Bank
Barnes guilty of first degree murder in Walla Walla
After 35 minutes of deliberation the jury found Bud Barnes guilty of first degree murder in the superior court at Walla Walla late Saturday night. The insanity defense was rejected. The crowd of about 1000 observed the verdict as Barnes kissed his wife good night and awaited sentencing next week.
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Bud Barnes
Walla Walla
Barnes
Brents
Mexican Consul Calls for Guard as Mexico Revolts
El Paso reports a widening Mexican revolutionary outbreak with Mexican and American troops rushing to border areas. Fifty soldiers and three officers depart for Casa Grandes, 150 miles away, as Juarez receives 200 more troops. Authorities in Torreon Chihuahua and Mata Moros prepare defenses while locals send families to the U.S. for safety.
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el Beso
Casa Grandes
United States
Austin
Jaurez
Chibauhag
Torren
Matamoros
Coahuila
Torreon
Chihuahua
Gloomy Outlook From Teheran Dispatch
A Times dispatch from Teheran reports general uncertainty and rising insecurity as people despair amid half-famished soldiers looting. The rebel camp supposedly grows to 10,000 men, with General Linkoff in control as an independent viceroy and the Shah lacking a future program.
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London
Times
Teheran
Linkoff
Shah
Bryan on First Ballot Predictions At Convention
Denver reports Mayor Dahlman of Omaha, Bryan's representative, predicts Bryan will be nominated on the first ballot with at least 708 votes. Official Bryan HQ statement notes a new chairman of the Democratic National Committee may be chosen, with Dahlman as Bryan's campaign manager. Washington reports Taft at the War Department preparing to resign tomorrow, with Luke Wright taking charge July 1.
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Denver
Dahlman
Omaha
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Tom Taggart
Indiana
Taggart
New York
Washington
Taft
War Department
Luke Wright
Outbreak Fears Rock Lisbon as Republic Sparked
In Lisbon on June 29 government troops arrest dozens of leaders of the republican party amid fears of terrorism. Guards tighten around the palace and public buildings after a speech by Alphonse Costa urged the king to abdicate and proclaim a republic, causing widespread excitement.
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Lisbon
Republican Party
Alphonze Costa
Prince Eulenburg Trial Sparks Berlin Court Turmoil
Hundreds of women were barred from the central criminal court in Berlin as the trial of Prince Phillip Eulenburg for gross immoralities began. The crowd caused a disturbance and court staff ejected many visibly well-dressed women. The case was brought by Editor Harden who accuses Eulenburg of taking part in sensational escapades alleged to involve Kaisers Knights of the Round Table.
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Berlin
Central Criminal Court
Prince Phillip Eulenburg
Eulenburg
Harden
Kaisers Knights of the Round Table
Fatal Sunday in Fortland claims four lives
Portland reporters recount three fatal accidents on Sunday. Elma Obermiller, 4, burned by matches and fireworks in Grand avenue home basement, may die. Ote Jemtegaard crushed under station tracks at Kern Park. Oland Jackson, 16, drowns in Fairview slough. Patrolman Lawrence K Evans injured during a police force versus furniture store team game. San Francisco sphere notes Admiral Dewey speech dispute at Spanish War Veterans gathering.
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Portland
Elma Obermiller
Adam Obermiller
Grand Avenue
North
Ote Jemtegaard
Kern Park
Mount Scott
Oland Jackson
Fairview
Lawrence K. Evans
Haying Outlook Delayed in Camas Prairie District
K Struthers of Albee arrived in the city with a load of supplies and will return this week. Haying has not yet begun in Camas Prairie district but harvest is expected to start in full within the next ten days.
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K. Struthers of
Albee
Camas Prairie
Christian Indian Campmeeting and Fourth of July Celebration
A Pendleton area notice reports Cayuse Oregon set for a July 4 paint and war bonnet celebration with no drunkenness, white and Indian attendance, and officers to enforce safety. Poker Jim proclaims an orderly event near Cayuse with races, no discreditable conduct, and saloon closures. Christian Indian camp meeting speakers include Rev W E Warrington and Rev W L Van Nuys.
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Umatilla
East Oregonian
Cayum
Cayuse
Poker Jim
Red Elk
Cayuse, Ore
The
City of
Pendleton
Agacy
W. E. Warrington
Pilot Rock
Ukiah
Princeton
N. J
Thorn Hollow Bridge Delayed By Timber Shortage
J A Borie of Wenahe Springs says Thorn Hollow bridge cannot be ready by July 4 due to delays in securing timbers. The structure is under construction for motorists in Pendleton and Walla Walla by Mr Borié.
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Thorn Hollow
J. A. Borie
Wenahe Springs
Borié
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Wheat Crops Good in Cold Springs Region
Farmers in the Cold Springs area expect a normal to above average wheat crop, with J. G. Richardson reporting 20 to 30 bushels per acre on light land. He credits early fall seeding and better farming methods for the favorable outlook, while noting a recently drilled well on his ranch reached 277 feet, with a 120 foot pipe recovered after a loss during drilling.
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Cold Springs
J. G. Richardson
Pendleton
Richardson
Rein & Weaver
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Mexico
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Prom
Luis Ballesteros
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Roy
Poiceman
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