Armory Bill Endorsement Appeals For Pendleton Voters
Pendleton guardsmen urge approval of the armory bill to build permanent quarters in Pendleton and Umatilla County. They argue state ownership saves rent, enhances local facilities, and aids national defense. vote 312 YES on June 1.
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Umatilla
National Guard
Umatilla County
Ore
Umatila
Oregon
Portland
Atate Ia
L le
Peneton
Weatutla
United States
Hogs Shipped From Grangeville to Spokane Market
Seven hundred head of hogs were shipped to the Spokane market from Grangeville Idaho recently, signaling active livestock movement through northern Idaho. The shipment reflects ongoing regional trading and market demand for swine.
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Spokane
Grangeville
Idaho
Governor Sparks of Nevada Dies at 66
Reno Nev May 22 Governor Sparks died at 6 30 am after a six month illness from neuralgia of the heart Lieutenant Governor Dickerson succeeds to the governorship Dickerson is 64 the youngest Nevada governor Sparks was 66 years old
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Reno
Nev
Sparkes
Don
Dickerson
Nevada
Sparks
Honolulu Society Divided Over Sailor Dancing
May 22 Honolulu society splits on whether Mr Jack Tar of the Atlantic fleet should dance with upper crust ladies at a forthcoming ball. Some say they will attend and welcome sailors, while others like G W Smith oppose sailors dancing with ladies. Mrs George R Carter says she will attend and supports the sailors.
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Honolulu
Jack Tar
Atlantic
G. W. Smith
George R. Carter
Tarot First Mae Wood Declares She Will Not Plead Guilty
New York May 22 Mae Wood declares she will not plead guilty to perjury charges tied to her divorce suit against Senator T C Platt. She claims Platt threatened her life and spared stronger points for the next trial, asserting his power and influence could marshal support.
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New York
Mage Wood
T. C. Platt
Platt
Ruef Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Bribery Case
San Francisco May 22 A twelve man jury in the Abraham Ruef bribery case was discharged after 40 hours of deliberation with the votes deadlocked at six to six. The dispute centered on witness credibility. District Attorney Langdon and Heney vowed to continue pursuing Ruef on indictments and prepare for a retrial.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Jennings J. Phillips
Maurice T. Dooling
Langdon
Ruef
Abe Ruef
Heney
Barnes Murder Trial Postponed By Judge
In Walla Walla on May 22 Bud Barnes murder case against Mrs. Anna Aldrich was postponed from May 25 to June 8 at defense request. John Tyacke's horse stealing case was also moved to the June term as jurors for May were excused. Insanity as Barnes’s plea is likely, prompting prosecutorial fortification and possible juror objections due to close ties to the scene and victims.
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Walla Walla
Bud Barnes
Anna Aldrich
John Tyacke
Thomas H. Brents
Paris Fashion Reveals Transparent Gowns Draw Crowds
May 22 Paris reports a bold fashion trend with transparent silk gowns that cling to the body and reveal contours, sparking a citywide buzz. Police intervene at times to prevent crowds from mobbing the wearers as American readers are urged to buy goggles.
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Paris
Rumor Of Extra Legislature Session In Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma May 21 persistent rumors circulate that Governor Haskell will call an extra session immediately after the upcoming session ends next Tuesday. The extra session is said to be a 10 day recess beginning June 4 with a 0 day duration.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Sunshine at Caledonian Picnic in Athena
A large crowd welcomed the Caledonian picnic opening in Athena with sunny weather and a full program. Scots travelers from Portland led a procession through Pendleton, including Judge George B. Cameron and other notable participants. The afternoon featured a speech by Judge Cameron and an opening address by Attorney S. F. Wilson.
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Athena
East Oregonian
Pendleton
Portland
George B. Cameron
McDonald
McKinley
A. Epping
Jack Coleman
D'Arcy
King
Weston
George BE
Cameron
F. Wilson
Honest Men Scarce In San Francisco
San Francisco May 22 Dr BE J Creley was jailed five days for contempt of court after shouting at the Ruef trial jury I thought the jury had come to a decision Juror Hohrig said he doubted Ruef's conviction could occur with 12 honest men in San Francisco
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San Francisco
BE. J. Creley
Ruef
Hohrig
San Francis- 0
Bellingham Welcomes 60,000 in Naval Celebration Parade
Bellingham Washington hosts 60,000 visitors as 2000 blue jackets march along the streets. Sailors disembark to longtime cheers while thousands watch the parade and a Navy baseball game with the Bellingham league team. Evening events include theater shows for 1000 sailors and a dance at White City.
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Blue Jackets
Navy
Jackles
Pendleton
County
Wallan Walla
Gee
Bellingham
Wash
Bik Street
Big Excursion to Seattle for Northern Pacific Fleet Visit
About 80 tickets sold in Pendleton and roughly 150 people from Umatilla County rode the special Helix train to Seattle. Northern Pacific officials voice satisfaction at turnout near forecast, as about 1000 left Walla Walla and roughly 200 more could not secure seats. O R & XII officials estimate around 200 from Umatilla County used the system and Portland route, bringing total Seattle-bound observers near 100.
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Northern Pacific
Seattle
Helix
Myrick
Juniper
Athena
Walla Walla
Pairbanks Chases Second Place on Taft Ticket
Washington May 22 Pairbanks seeks second place on the ticket. In Chicago his managers push for delegates and aim to secure nomination with Taft on a Taft and Pairbanks ticket.
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Washington
Pairbanks
Chicago
Taft
University Treasurer Accused of Embezzling $10,000
James H. Wade, longtime secretary of the University of Michigan, faces embezzlement charges after allegedly stealing $10,000 of the university funds. Attorney General Bird plans to push for dismissal by the university's board of regents and reimbursement, with district attorney action likely. Wade reportedly admits to grafting.
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Lansing
Mich
University of Michigan
James H. Wadete
Bird
Itle Anid Wade
Roosevelt Signs Bill Restoring In God We Trust Motto
Announcement at the White House says President Roosevelt signed legislation directing the restoration of the motto In God We Trust on gold and silver coins. The phrase had been omitted from gold coins months earlier for lack of authority.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Senate passes flag desecration bill with military banners exception
Washington on May 21 reports the senate approved a bill to prevent desecration of the United States flag with an amendment that its restrictions shall not apply to banners or flags carried by military or patriotic organizations authorized by law.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Hembree Guilty in Oregon Murder of Wife and Daughter
Dallas Ore May 22 Ab Hembree was found guilty by a jury of murdering his daughter Florence on their Tillamook county ranch and setting fire to the house to cover the crime. He will be sentenced June 24. He had prior conviction for killing his wife in the same incident.
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Dallas
Ore
Ab Hembree
Florence
Tillamook County
Governor Sparks Dies After Illness in Carson City
Carson City reports Governor Sparks died at 8:30 AM after becoming ill shortly after federal troops were deployed to Goldfield last year. Born in Mississippi and later living in Arkansas and Texas, he built and lost a fortune, regained it, and was elected governor of Nevada and reelected in 1906.
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Sparks
Goldfield
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Nevada
McIndee Appointed to Fortification Work in Columbia
Washington May 22 Major James F McIndee has been appointed to relieve Major Roessler of all charge of river and harbor fortification work in the department of the Columbia Roessler will go to Newport R I Major McIndee is considered one of the best engineers in the service
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Washington
James F. McIndee
Roessler
Department of the Columbia
Newport
McIndee
Reward Offered for Illegal Voting in Umatilla County
Col H G Newport of Hermiston announces a $100 reward for every case of illegal voting resulting in conviction for perjury at the June 1 1908 election. The Honest Voters League of Umatilla County, with 200 members, will provide attorneys and support at every polling place to root out noncitizens, lack of residency, or false freeholder claims.
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Col
H. G. Newport
Hermiginon
Honest Voters’ League
Umatilla County
United States
Honest Votere’ League
Honest Voters’ League of
Oregon
Burglars Break Into Rosalle Club Hotel Safe
Burglars entered the Rosalla club hotel Sunday night and secured about 75 dollars after opening the site. The safe showed no signs of forced entry and investigators believe the combination was known by the intruder.
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Rosalla
Real Merry Widow Coming to Town With Anna Selkirk Norton
Bright and pretty affair to be staged by local talent under direction of a noted vocalist. Effort to wipe out deficit of gymnasium department. Something doing every minute when the Real Merry Widow comes to town. Many interesting features not released.
The Real Merry Widow at Oregon Theater Monday Eve
The Oregon Theater presents The Real Merry Widow on Monday evening June 1 under management of Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton for the Commercial Association Gymnasium.
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Oregon Theater
Real Merry Widow
Commercial Asociation Gymnasium
Anna Selkirk Norton
Real Merry Widow plans in Pendleton stage show
Pendleton’s Commercial association gym plans a June 1 presentation of The Real Merry Widow directed by Mrs Norton. Cast is top local talent, with many popular young residents. the production promises music, scenic effects, and lively stunts. Seats expected to sell fast.
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Commercial Association Gymnasium
Pendleton
Strike Unions Averted As 20 Rejoin Dues
In Chicago on May 22 a general strike on traction lines was averted when 20 men who had withdrawn from the union sent a letter to the general manager pledging to resume union dues and fines for the sake of peace. The union’s ultimatum demanded reentry or discharge by Monday, and the voluntary action of the 20 men resolves the stalemate.
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Chicago
Opening Enland Empire baseball season in Baker City
La Grande defeated Baker City 18 to 4 in the season opener at Baker City with the second game set for this afternoon. Pendleton and Walla Walla begin their half season in the city Sunday. R. and R. N. Co. plans a six car excursion train from Walla Walla to attend the Walla Walla vs Pendleton game, expecting 500 Garden City spectators, 10:50 a.m. arrival and 6:45 p.m. return.
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Baker City
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Baker
O'Brien
R. & N. Company
Pendleton Boys
Garden City
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