Labor Day and Fourth of July Celebration Debate
Local leaders debate whether Pendleton should hold a Fourth of July celebration funded by the Labor Council or Trades unions. Key figures argue for an economical, well managed event with broad community input, favoring labor groups handling planning and finances. Opinions emphasize keeping sentiment supportive, ensuring a top quality program, and avoiding wasteful spending.
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Iami
Penb
Labor Assembly
Oreworlin
Co. E. Roosevelt
Labor Council
Lee Tentech
Pendleton
Felia
Postmaster Van Cott Dismissal Sought By Inspectors
Inspectors urge dismissal of Postmaster Van Cott his son and subordinates while noting no proven malfeasance by the postmaster general Robb may modify the recommendation and President may approve. Van Cott as friend of Senator Platt supported him.
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Platt
Washington
New York City
van Cott
Ae Alwtant
Robb
Robb Ams
Richard van Cott
Inousta
Treaty Made Between Peru and Colombia Confirmed
Washington May 12 The Peruvian legation confirms a report of negotiations with Colombia over a boundary dispute. The treaty aims to define sides and reduce tensions between the two South American nations.
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Washington
Peru
Columbia
Dixon real estate man T Wright vanishes after large dunks
Sacramento dispatch reports prominent Dixon real estate figure T Wright missing after taking on substantial property deals. Also notes a separate London item where King Edward's horse Rose Market won the Breeders' Stake worth 200 sovereigns at Newmarket.
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Sacramento
Cal
H. T Wright
Dixon Real Estate
London
New
Dailies Report Russian Struggles at Port Arthur and Dainy Evacuation
May 12 dispatches from St Petersburg and London describe evacuation preparations at Dainy docks, costs of wartime harbor works, and judgments on absolutism in Russia. Reports note Port Arthur remains contested, with rumors of fighting and strategic fortifications around Neva and St Petersburg.
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Dainy
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Dainy Docks
Berlin
Estotbez
Gulf of Finland
Neva
Port Arthur
London
Reuters
Tokio
Niu Chwang
Malheur Irrigation Company Reorganized at Welser
Work on the Malheur Butte irrigation canal begins under Peter Pence of Payette as superintendent and general manager. The company reorganized as Malheur Land and Irrigation Company with Edward Shalhwald as president and Pence as vice president. A large crew is employed at the ditch head, and more workers are sought. The canal will irrigate about 24,000 acres including Dead Ox Flat.
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Peter Pence
Hinelty
Balloon accident injures twenty in Paris flight
In Paris on May 14 a flaming balloon fell in the avenue and injured about twenty people. The craft, described as an ordinary ascent, was said to have come from Rambeouillet with several aeronauts aboard. Rescue work followed as the basket and crew were extricated near the avenue Edouard Hob.
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Paris
Avenue Re Aumeani
Rambeouillet
Rae Edouard Hob
Balloon accident injures many spectators fatally wounds aeronaut
A bystander cut the ark bag during a balloon incident causing an explosion that injured 14 spectators badly and burned seven others. An aeronaut was fatally hurt.
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Naut
Grand Master Recognized by D C Supreme Court
The District of Columbia supreme court recognizes Simon Kurog and others as legally elected officers of the Knights of Labor unit in Niagara Falls After burns and associates fled equity against John W Mayes an alleged grand master workman a competing convention claimed leadership Hagowaucrweded in meeting control of the headquarters and Burns brought suit against him
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Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Simon Kurog
Workman
General Assembly of Knights of Labor
Niagara Fallin
Burns
Bt Tn Equity
John W Mayes
Work Tran
Taft to depart for Adirondacks after morning ride
Secretary of War Taft rode this morning at Westington and plans to leave this evening for the Adirondacks. The throat condition that had troubled him showed no effect.
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Taft
Westington
Wir
Adrondacks
Censure Consuls Reported in Outcry Over German Affairs
Merlin reports continued outcry over the American response to Germany, condemning consular actions as the public voices sharp disagreement. The piece notes broad debate in newspapers about policy and international conduct.
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Merlin
Germany
Rallies for Democracy Schedule Across County
Democratic events are planned in Umatilla and nearby towns over the next two weeks. Rallies feature Colonel Jaen We Raley, Fo Holbrook, and prominent speakers, with music by McMine's band and free tickets.
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Wime
Hohny Peint
Umatilla
Mowater
Behe
Kehe
Democratic Club
Jaen We Raley
Fo Holbrook
Mt Pilot Rock
Pendleton Laws
Alba
Ukiah
Murdered His Wives: The Sidney Sladden Tale Unfolds
In Los Angeles a sensational report ties Sidney Sladden, once a city resident and Kentucky Pacific Life Insurance agent, to alleged wife murder attempts and multiple lawful deaths. Special Policeman Charles J. Foter cites ongoing inquiries into at least three marriages and possible poisonings.
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Los Angeles
Thin City
Louisville
Pacific Life Insurance Company
Kentucky
Charles J. Foter
Sladden
East Orange
N. J
T. Magee
San Diego
Chicago
Miss Wilson
Washington, Jr
Lowieville
Palouse excursionists begin city arrival for fair travel
A Palouse contingent and others from points west passed through the city last evening on the main line. Passenger Agent J H O'Neil arrived from Eastern Washington to organize the excursion party, with many more expected to travel soon.
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Palouse
St. Louk
Hhrough
Walabbington Pointe
Here
Portland
J. H. O'Neil
Washington
Fair
Otter Pointa
O'Neil
Paleute Contry
Pendleton
BB Wolk
Igs
Hearst and Parker clash roils Indiana convention
Indianapolis May 12 Hearst delegates hissed and jeered as Smith won the Democratic chair. The fight over credentials erupted into a heated clash between Hearst and Parker factions. Parker forces won later as wall rule was adopted by a large margin and the convention adjourned.
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Salih
Hearst
McCabe
Smith
Committee On
Parker
Indianapolis
Illinois Republican Convention Sees Faction Tension Rise
Springfield May 12 The Republican state convention opened at noon with factional strife unresolved. Governor Yates and Colonel Lowden of Chicago appear to control the room as ballots await to reveal the leaders. Temporary chairman Bowker Cannon Wiha presided while speeches outlined the year’s GOP politics. The session adjourned at six.
Officers Indicted in Monton County Grand Jury
In Hutte Mont May 12 the grand jury indicted several county officials and contractors for alleged fraud. Names include County Commissioner Clark, M P Heaewerty, Assessor Jan tirown, Township Supervisor W Matthews, George Whe JM Kelly and EOOM Nyan. Charges allege conspiring to cheat the county in contracts with John McGrath and Themes Comrie.
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Hutte
Mont
Clark
M. P Heaewerty
Jan Tirown
Matthews
George Whe
JM. Kelly
Eoom Nyan
John McGrath
Comrie
Vatican denies revelation on Latin rite chant restoration
Rome May 12 Vatican authorities deny revealing any plan to restore the Gregorian chant or remove women from church services. The statements say the shelled did not call for exclusive use of chant and that congregational singing was not prohibited. Chicago May 12 Captain John Healey of Alwahan Exploration to New York after bondmen event. pursuing $10 in company money. Washington May 12 Senator Day notified by Quartermaster General Humphrey of $140 for enlargement and repairs at Boise Barracks from general army appropriation.
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Vatican
Americin
Chicago
John Healey
Alwahan Exploration Company
Tle
New York
Boise Barracks
Washington
Senator Day Bose
Humphreya
Bobe Warracke
Auto Accident at Ben nett Race in Douglas Indiana
During preliminary trivia of the Bennett auto race in Douglas Indiana a driver named Bary crashed into a stone wall. Karp and his brother were badly hurt in the incident.
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Inde
Man
Koullehbman
Bary
Karp
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