Progress Club Plans Fourth of July Celebration in City
Members of the Progress Club met in the council chamber for plans to celebrate Independence Day. Prominent speakers and attractions are promised. funds pledged total about 1500 dollars with many trades and firms contributing. The group discussed seating, benches along Main Street, and a suitable park site. a follow up meeting was set for Monday night to finalize speakers and arrangements.
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Hact
B. Alexander
Main
Pendle
Rome
Averinye
Accidental Drowning Death Of Burnett Infant At McKay Creek
Bonnie A. Burnett, one year old, daughter of G. M. Burnett of McKay Creek post office, was found drowned in McKay Creek near the Adams place Thursday afternoon. She was missed by her mother about 15 minutes after leaving the house, and a search led to the body a quarter mile downstream. The child often played with rocks and small objects in the water. investigators believe she fell in while playing. Burial occurred last evening.
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G. M. Burnett
McKay Creek
Bonnie A. Burnett
Mr. Burnetttinox
George Adams Place
Witle
Supreme court upholds twenty year murder sentence
Topeka May. The supreme court affirms Jessie Morrison’s 20 year term for the murder of Mrs. Clara Castle at Eldorado Kaw. After three trials and conflicting juries the savage act followed her wedding. earlier juries handed five and then 20 year sentences. Greenwich May 1 Italian strikers near Port Chester raid, forcing 50 field park workers to join them. riot leaves two dead, several wounded. police arrest 20 leaders.
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Supreme Court
Jessie Morrison
fHutler
Olin Castle
Kansas City
California
Greenwich
Conn
Port Chester
Field Park
Paige of One Man's Life Largest Personal Damages Award
The New York Supreme Court affirmed the judgment for Jennings Leys against the New York Central railroad over a tunnel accident death of her husband. It is said to be the largest personal damage award ever rendered.
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New York
Supreme Court
Jennings Leys
New York Central Railroad
Thin Ia
Court martial ordered for two Regular Army officers
Secretary Root instructed General Funston to court-martial Major Charles Booth at Vancouver Washington and Captain Knudson at St Michael Alaska. The charges allege irregularities in the sale of subsistence stores while on duty in Alaska, with potatoes and other provisions disposed of for profit and replacements purchased.
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Washington
Root
Funston
Department of the Columbia
Charles Booth
Vancouver Wash
Knudson
St. Michael
Alaska
Strike at Mobile and Ohio Ends? Railway Men Walkout
Five hundred yardmen of the Mobile and Ohio were ordered out at WW o'clock this morning in a wage strike. Conductor Wilkins and Trainmen head Lee direct the walkout from St. Louis with union leaders overseeing the action.
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Mobile & Ohio
Wilkins
Order of Railway
Lee
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Real Estate Transfers in Pendleton and Smith A
The First National Bank of Pendleton sold to M. T. Johnson for 2600 dollars the late 1 and 2 in block 180 in the reservation addition of Smith. Alloway and Georgia Alloway, his wife, today transferred to M. J. Warren of Pendleton for 3000 dollars the north half of section 21 in township 2 north, range 32 east, about 400 acres in McKay.
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First National Bank of
Pendleton
M. T. Johnson
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Destiny of Ali Stde with America
European focus centers on Washington as to which side will back the United States in Manchuria. Britain fears American trade gains in the region if Russia withdraws, while Hay is said to favor an Anglo Japanese alliance. State Department activity intensifies with ambassadors and officials engaging on the issue.
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Europe
Weekington
America
Russia
Manchuria
England
United States
Washington
Hay
I- 15
Offerahom
Roosevelt
State Department
Tokio
St. Peter Stureg
Mwake
Big haul of jewelry in New York theft case
George Reynolds, 22, from England, held for trial at Jefferson Market Court after being caught attempting to pawn $15,000 worth of silverware and jewelry from a steady home in August. He admitted guilt and said he wished to return to London. examination delayed at Mrs Belusarit's request so he can be present.
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New York
George Reynolds
England
Jefferson Marke
London
Turbulent May in Balkans as Monastir, Kinpruit hit
May reports from Constantinople say Monastir’s powder magazine was attacked with Turks killing one Bulgarian. Kinpriut mosque bombing buries 200 at prayer, with Macedonian extremist note claimed. Vienna reports optimism for peace while officials doubt. Russia declines to deploy warships to Salonika.
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Monastir
Turkey
Eireles
Vienna
Amy
Kinpriit
Popoff
General Committee
Russia
St. Petersburg
Salonion
Patrolman Howard Dies in Randall's Island Boat Tragedy
In New York on a calm day Patrolman James Howard, awarded seven medals for rescues and swimming, drowned near Randall's Island during a family boat outing. He saved one son before being dragged underwater by weeds while diving for the other. the younger son also perished as a sound steamer churned up swells.
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New York
James Howard
Randall's Island
Howard
County Court Transacts Routine Business Briefly
The county court met this morning and accepted the resignation of 8. P. Barton as constable at Pilot Rock. 8. Stone was appointed to succeed him by the court.
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P. Barton
Pilot Rock
Stone
Supreme Court adjourns to Salem for midweek session
The Supreme Court cleared its docket this afternoon and adjourned to meet in Salem midweek. Most cases were argued and submitted or moved to Salem, with the notable matter being the state versus Pleasant Armstrong from Baker County. The court plans to travel to Salem Sunday morning and return in November for Oregon district’s next biennial session. Other argued cases include Mamie Howard versus Oregon, with Alexander Mildrum involved, and a theft suit over a Baker County mare. An action to recover the southwest quarter of section 8, township 25 south, range 9 west, Harney County, for 80 acres and $125 damages was also listed.
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Supreme Court
Salem
State
Oregon
State of Oregon
Ve. Mamie Howard
Manny Howard
Alexander Mildrum
Baker County
Samuel White
George J Bentley
Newton Hoover
W. J. King
Alice L. Bartlett
George W. Bartlett
Township 25
Tange
EB. W. M
Harney County
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Decoration Day Oration Set for Pendleton May 30
Kit Carson Post No 24 enlists Rev J R N Bell of Baker City to deliver the Decoration day oration at Pendleton on May 30 Ex soldiers both Federal and Confederate and all ex members of orders and citizens are invited to attend G W Righy Commander Collier Secretary
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Kit Carson
J. R. N. Bell
Baker City
Pendleton
G. W. Righy
Collier
Indians Meet Walla Walla in Third Game at Home
The Indians face Walla Walla this afternoon for their third game. Collier will pitch for Pendleton and Wilkins will catch. Most other positions likely same as yesterday. Wilkins leaves tonight but may return later. Brown moves to short and likely bats at Bunday's game. Either Taylor or Kilnkhammer to pitch on Sunday. Round trip to Walla Walla tomorrow is $1 via the O R N.
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Indians
Walla Walla
Shamrock II A Flyer Proves Swiftest in Trial
Goreck Scotland May. Shamrock I and Shamrock II raced on a 40 mile course in moderate breeze. Shamrock I led early, Shamrock II moved ahead on the windward stretch and held a growing lead to a minute and a quarter. The race was abandoned due to threatening weather after the Shamrocks displayed speed and superiority.
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Scotland
Shamrocks
Apin Ainee
Shamrock 01
Shamrock 11
Firth
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President in Ventura and Pasadena in May crowds
The president visited Ventura and Pasadena in May, touring the town, climbing the bell tower, and viewing the Pacific on a flower carriage ride. He addressed workers, spoke from a stand, and greeted Mrs Garfield. A thousand children crowned with roses passed in review during his Los Angeles visit.
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Los Angeles
Garfield
Pasadena
Aon Mra. Garf
Colombian congress to meet June 20 for camel treaty vote
May 9 report from Indianapolis notes an extraordinary session of Colombia’s congress set for June 20 to consider the camal treaty. A chambermaid resigned to attend to a bed at Hotel English as Booker T. Washington visits the city. In Victoria the Cumberland mines officials are seen with Robin Dunamuir.
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Pangma
Indianapolis
Louise Hadley
Leonie
English
Booker T. Washington
Victoria
Cumberland Mines
Robin
Jammer Dunamuir
Explin Oer
Engineers Strike Hits Melbourne Rail System
Engineers in Melbourne Australia stage a strike lasting into May disrupting Inland railway services. Authorities prepare contingency plans using old stage coaches as alternative transport while negotiations continue.
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Australia
Melbourne
Cotton Market Speculator Stands to Net 6 Million
New York May, Sculley, a reader on the bull side of cotton market, eyes a potential windfall of six million dollars depending on May cotton price movements from his speculative positions.
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New York
Appeal Delays Execution in Oregon Murder Case
The murder appeal of Armstrong, slated for hangings yesterday, was continued to Salem by the Oregon Supreme Court. He is granted 10 days to file brief and, if the state replies, the trial on appeal will occur in Baker City before Judge Eakin. A stay of proceedings delays potential execution by two to five months pending the appeal outcome.
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Armstrong
Omae
Io Oto
Eakin
Baker City
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
New steel cells installed at city jail prompt hope for work
Two hoboes labor on the new steel jail cells placed in the corridor and will be moved to the north end of the building. The cage like, riveted lattice structure aims to secure inmates while allowing ventilation. The two inmates, curious about the project, express a desire for steady work and reportedly left the jail doors open at midday before returning for dinner and staying content.
Williams Takes Second in Walla Walla Declamatory Meet
At the Interscholastic declamatory contest in Walla Walla se Williams earned second place, a tight margin behind Ralph Niles of Whitman who won the event. In the related track meet Whitman led with 51 points, Pendleton 19, and Baker City second with 12.
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Se Williams
Honore
Walla Walla
Ralph Niles
Whitman
Hunteville Academy
Firel
Haker
Evond
Ponte
Pendletoy
Kelly
Baker City
Nerwick
Mooteville
Merritt
Graham
Whitmon
Seronda
Willams
Pendleton
Hime
Cosgrove
Natwick
Huntsville
Baloo City
Merrett
Very Young Offender Accused Of Mails Tampering
A thirteen year old girl, Minnie Willaby, accused of tampering with the United States mail, is in custody with Deputy U S Marshal A S Roberta. The youth has been living with Hubert Wilkinson’s family at Starkey. She will be taken to Portland for federal court examination.
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United States
A. S. Roberta
Portland
Minnie Willaby
Hubert Wilkinson
Starkey
Sparring at Omak Strikers Show Signs of Hard Up
Omaha May reports a quiet strike situation as teams run this morning. Both sides prepare for an extended fight. Strikers plan a strike benefit while businessmen plan a large cooperative hotel to be occupied non union.
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