Volcano Eruption Tests Limits in Martinique Crater
May 26 reports from France and Paris describe successive shocks near Mount Pelee, with boiling mud and ash clouds. A U S geologist and officials attempted a northern ascent to seal the crater but were repelled by eruptions as Precheur and nearby coast towns faced lava and steam vents.
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Walla Walla Defeats Athens Amid Early Errors
Walla Walla won 7 to 1 with 12 hits and one error. Athens made nine errors. Weather was ideal and a large crowd watched the lively game. A Buchet error allowed a run, while spectators noted genuine effort from both sides.
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Florence Atchinson Wins Pendleton Oratorical Honors
Miss Florence Atchinson won the oratorical contest at the schoolhouse hill assembly and will represent Pendleton High School in the Eastern Oregon high schools contest at Baker City. Judges included J. F. Nowlin, L. B. Reeder, and J. W. Maloney. the winning piece was Not So Fast, Sir.
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Bo Williams
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Roy Conklin
Guy Wyrick
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Street Car Collision on Portland Line Injures Three
A serious electric railway accident on the Portland and Oregon City line today left three people seriously hurt. Motorman Jess Keck had both legs crushed and may need amputation. Mrs. L. R. Rathbun suffered a broken leg, and Thomas Kelly of Seattle was badly bruised and cut. The crash was attributed to the dispatcher’s fault.
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Surt Batty's Body Found in River Suicide Despondency
In Oregon City on May 26 Surt Batty was found dead in the river. The man, son of a former notable Portlander, shot himself through the breast due to despondency, authorities say.
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Obituary: Edwin F. Lindsey Dies in Pendleton
Edwin F. Lindsey, 76, dies at his daughter Mrs. Ed Morgan’s home in Pendleton after paralysis. A resident of Pendleton for 10 months, he previously lived with his son James S. Lindsey in Alba and spent years in Kentucky Ohio and Illinois. He leaves two sons James S Lindsey and Ben Lindsey and two daughters Mrs. Martin Finneran and Mrs. Ed Morgan. Funeral at Mrs. Morgan’s home at 9:30 AM tomorrow.
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Effective Advertising Principles Highlighted
A discussion on honest, eye catching advertising stresses sincerity and factual statements. It notes successful advertisers build confidence by avoiding exaggeration and using strong yet tasteful language to attract attention while maintaining credibility.
Strike Settlement Hinted After Mill Owners Meet Union Leaders
Portland May 26 A conference this afternoon between Attorney Fenton for the planing mill owners and the building trades executive committee raises prospect of settling the strike sooner than expected. Earlier the mill men said they would concede nothing. This follows the injunction hearing before Judge Sears, adjourned to tomorrow afternoon.
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Waitsburg Sunday Closing Enforced In Walla Walla County
Saloons in Waitsburg are ordered closed on Sundays continuing a practice since last year. Prosecuting Attorney Cain informed three Waitsburg saloon owners Louis Grossmiller Smith Hunt and I Small faces exist in Superior Court with two cases moved to June term. A Sunday survey by a Jade committee found doors open prompting warrants and potential further action.
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Pioneer John Watson Dies in Seattle at Seventy
A telegram reports the death of John Watson in Seattle last night. A Pendleton pioneer and respected businessman, he long worked in the planning mill with John Luhre and was associated with Robert Forster’s mill. He had not been well for years and recently underwent an operation, whose purpose remains unclear. He was 70.
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Junior combined harvester for sale in Arlington Oregon
Gale A Holt Brothers offer a 14 foot Junior harvester used one season in good running order. Call or write William Head Arlington Oregon for details and sale arrangements.
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Fatty Turner Caught at RR and N Depot
The Oregonian artist photographed Fatty Turner, loyal baggage smasher, at the RR and N depot. Though he appears fierce and airffight ready, he is described as perfectly harmless.
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Rancher Jacob Howker Death Reported Near Athena
May 26 report states Jacob Howker a Weston mountains rancher died by his own action near Athena. A coroner's jury has departed to inspect the case but no report or details are yet available.
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Peace at last Boer delegates ready to accept British terms
London dispatches report Boer delegates except Christian Dewet ready to accept British terms and authorities view the struggle as practically closed. In Rome two stones were thrown at King’s train near Naples, seen as an immature anarchist plot. heightened vigil at imperial palace and Vatican following the incident.
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Grain markets rise on May 26 led by corn advance
New York market reports from J L Ray Co and major exchanges show grains firm with corn up 1 5 percent. Visible supply drops 3 million for the week to 40 million versus last year. Liverpool UK and New York trading figures edge lower with mixed closes and range. Sugar steel and railroad issues noted with small gains and losses.
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Alderman Walker Injured By Fractious Cow
Caught by a fractious cow in Salem on May 26 Alderman B F Walker suffered a broken hip bone.
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Aeronaut Injured In Balloon Attempt At The Dalles
Frank Miller, an aeronaut, was badly hurt during an attempt at ascent when his hot air balloon became tangled on a telephone wire and burned. He fell from his parachute and sustained injuries.
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