Protests Grow Over Gas Plant Location in Walla Walla
Residents and property owners from the vicinity of the gas plant in Walla Walla gather to protest its siting. City council members Ferguson and Johnson, along with others, prepare to hear statements from supporters and opponents aiming to influence final action on the plant and its impact on property values and health.
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Fia
Spokane
Ferguson and
Johnson
O. D. Teel
Martin Webb
James A. Vander Waugh
J. H. Duni
Eos
College Streets
John Kennedy
John Kennedy, Mrs. Northornems, M. J. Lane, M. Comp Dow, KR. Laing and Sev
Walla Wallan
Death by Own Action On Boise Bridge
A man named George Wagerit, a stranger, shot himself with a 38 Smith & Wesson revolver on the Boise river railroad bridge near Boise around 1 pm. He fell into the stream and disappeared from view. The incident is reported as a fatal suicide.
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Boise
Boise River
George Wagerit
Smith & Wesson
States Senator McGinn Resigns in Portland
May 11 State Senator Henry E. McGinn of Portland has resigned his office. A successor will be elected at the upcoming election.
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McGinn
Portland
Henry E. McGinn
Planing Mill Burned in North Powder Fire
A North Powder planing mill and a large amount of finished lumber were destroyed by fire last night. The loss is set near 3000 dollars. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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North Powder
Smith of Iowa Renominated At Ninth District Rally
Atlantic Iowa May 11 Congress man Walter I Smith was renominated by acclamation at the Republican congressional convention of the Ninth district in Atlantic today.
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Kennedy
Canton
Hightenth District
James Kennedy
Mine Explosion in Herein Hits Murphysboro Illinois
An explosion occurred this morning in a mine at Herein near Murphysboro Illinois. Five men are known dead and 26 injured. Rescue crews worked to reach the chamber, with authorities reporting the casualties and condition of survivors.
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Murphysboro
Ill
Herein
Henry M Stanley Dead After Central Africa Expeditions
London May 11 Sir Henry M Stanley the famed explorer died at an early home from pleurisy and heart trouble after a grave 48 hour period. Born in Wales in 1841 he rose from poverty to seek Dr Livingston in Africa and locate the Congo region. He served in the Confederate and later the Federal forces, worked as a war correspondent, and earned honors from England and the Royal Geographical Society for his expeditions and work in Central Africa. He married Mina Tennent in 1890 and served in Parliament for Lambeth.
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London
Henry M. Stanley
Lembielh
Wales
Tr47
Turkey
Funerour
France
Stanley Pool
Bimin Pass
Banatorial Africa
Stan
Russians Destroy Port Arthur Fleet in Desperation
Despairing of defending Port Arthur the Russians reportedly sunk ships and destroyed their own fleet as they evacuate the port. Reports from Tokio and London note three Japanese transports sunk and rumors of ships Charbonnier and others leaving Port Arthur. British and American sources discuss reactions and casualty figures amid the ongoing siege and broader Far East tension.
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Port Arthur
Tokio
Togo
Parmer
London
Reuters
Askold
Novik
Banyan
Puzwo
Presbytery Meeting Announces Clergy Transfers
A called Presbytery meeting released Rev. C. Elder from Moro and Rev. A. J Adams from Milton. Prof Bleakney is released from Summerville to start after a successor arrives, with Rev B F Harper succeeding Mr Adwins at Milton. Bleakney’s grueling Pendleton Academy schedule involves weekly long rail trips and week‑by‑week layovers, keeping him away from Pendleton most Sundays and Mondays.
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C. Elder
A. J Adams
Milton
Bleakney
Summerville
B. F. Harper
Adwins
Smmerville
Pendleton Academy
la Grande
Elgin
Bommerville
Call for Warrants in January February 1903
County treasurer initiates call for warrants dated January and February 1903 totaling 20208 dollars with interest 1017 dollars to be added. Upon call, no county warrants will be overdue by more than 14 months.
Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Hirwingham May 11
The Republican state committee has been instructed for Roosevelt and Fair aun.
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Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Hirwingham
Ala
Republican State Committee
Fairaun
County seat contest sparks restraining order clash
Union files a restraining order against Union County Clerk J Ho Mim hangeh to block placing the homes of Union and La Grande on the official ballot for county seat removal. La Grande says 1500 fake names appear on petitions. Court action will decide as ballots must be printed. Local claims cite adequate facilities at stake. Also reports ambush of U S infantry campa ign 17th in Manxona with two officers dead and 16 wounded, a Dixon train wreck injures ten, and May wheat and corn prices move in Chicago trading.
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Union
Union County
la Grande
J. Ho Mim Hangeh
Presen Court
Minister Honored in Paris with Legion of Honor
Paris May 11 Phillipine Bhunan Varilla the first Panamanian minister to the United States has been made an officer of the Legion of Honor in a ceremony. His recognition highlights growing ties between Panama and France and honors his diplomatic service.
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Paris
Phillipine Bhunan Varilla
Panama
United States
Legion of Honor
Queen Helma to be confined in September says speaker
In Rome on May 11 the chamber of deputies speaker announced Queen Helma is expected to be confined in September.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Helma
Stockmen Organize Anti Mange Society in County
In East Oregon, stockmen near Ebeko form an antimange society to curb mange outbreaks affecting 1800 head of stock. Frank Spike presides, with Cloyd Brown as VP, 1 K Lasse as secretary, William Reeves as treasurer, and a board including D B Rows M Wyrick Asa B Thompson Otlea McCarty Jesse Moore Poeter Nelson and Bulke. The group seeks county and federal aid to halt the disease as it spreads to cattle and horses.
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Ebeho
East Oregonian
Frank Spike
Cloyd Brown
K. Lasse
Stock Inspector Bean Reports County Range Overstock Threat
Stock Inspector Bean returns from extensive county area tour and reports Umatilla county has a single sheep scale around Pilot Rock and Echo. He warns the range could be overstocked given an unusually good lamb crop and high proportions of lambs, with the sheep man’s share rising. The situation is being vigorously combated.
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Bean
Umatilla
Pilot Rowk
Echo
Trial Delayed In Gillespie Murder Case At Rining Son
The Gillespie murder trial in Rining Son Indiana stalled as juror challenges halted proceedings. Examination for another juror began to complete the panel.
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Rining Son
Gillespie
Explosion in Illinois mine shocks Carbondale district
A gas explosion at the Big Muddy Coal Company mine in Herrin Illinois killed eight Italians and injured several others. Rescue teams evacuated mangled bodies, with fifty workers present when the blast occurred as freelamp ignited in a pocket near the mine lighting.
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Carbondale
Big Muddy Con Company
Herrin
Unioe
Reac
Tom Green
John Miller
Prod Theberg
Hh, Willlame
A. Craig
Amendments Discussed In Methodist Conference
In Los Angeles on May 11 an amuse ment clause was introduced in the Methodist conference by the Ep worth League of the Wyoming conference. The petition urged keeping the clause in discipline, arguing its removal would harm virtue and invite unholiness. It was signed by 260 leaguers from 42 churches. Dr. Kilgo attacked medocracy and urged church unity as Christianity’s greatest need. The speaker received the Chautauqua salute. Charges of heresy at Garrett Biblical Institute and Boston Theological School are set for Thursday, with Bishop J. A. Vincent presiding.
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Los Angeles
Methodiat
Epworth League
Wyoming
Kilgo
Murder shock in Portland as roommate found dead
Portland on May 11 reports Henry Steven son discovered his roommate John Nemes dead with a bullet wound to the heart in a blood pool. Authorities say Nemes apparently died yesterday afternoon and Steven son did not notice until morning. Both men were laborers.
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Portland
Henry Stevenson
John Nemes
Nemes
Stevennon
Irrigation Apportionments and Project Notes
May 11 report notes secretary allocation of 27 to the reclamation fund for a California project and mentions a major component in Cheng. It also references speed testing for a Milk fleet project in Montana and hints at related plans in Lon ainy.
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Wahington
Secretary Way
California
Cheng
Montana
Woman Undergoes Central Operation in Mushkin Neb
Mary McBivain of Mushkin Neb underwent a central operation on May 1 in Omaha Nev. The procedure replaced a tumor weighing 102 gram with a hare eat recorded in the history of a medical case. After the operation the patient’s weight decreased to 2 grams.
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Moneter
Omaha
Nev
Mary McBivain
Mushkin
Conor
Eines
Ginde
Supreme Court dims antitrust suit against Bi Lance
Jefferson City Mo May 11 The supreme court today knocked out all antitrust proceedings instigated by the terminal axedchition of Bi Lance. The attorney general sought to quash the outer proceeding and to annul the charter.
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Jefferaon City
Supreme Court
Oler
Bi Lance
Goan'al Eustamad
Secretary Shaw Calls In One Percent of Government Funds
Washington May 11 Secretary Shaw ordered a 1 percent call on all government money to be used for a policy initiative. The move was announced amid debates on fiscal restraint and national budgeting priorities.
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Jas
Washington
Hey
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur Harbor
Terretary Shaw
Bank call applies to large balances in Bankes area
May 11 report states Shawe call approximates ten million dollars and extends to most banks with authorized balances at or above ten thousand, with few exceptions. The measure targets institutions holding large sums and follows prior calls for higher balances.
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Washington
To Return Home ExQueen Lithh Woken Ill Leaves for Honolulu
In St. Louis on May 11, ex-Queen Lithh Woken has fallen ill and will depart Saturday for Honolulu, abandoning the planned two-work stay. The change halts further engagements and reflects the mounting health concerns affecting her tour itinerary.
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Honolulu
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