Russian Fleet Moves North Amid war reports
In Manchuria Russians meet reverses as cavalry drives back their forces and disorganizes units. Despite a largely unchanged overall situation, a push for representative government in Ronda ends in a call for 300 advisory representatives. Shanghai reports war vessels off Saddle Island leaving last night and a British steamer sighting 44 Russian ships southeast of Saddle Island, with vessels moving northeast later.
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Manchuria
Ronda
Shanghai
Hongkong
Balint Kilda
Japan
Russian fleet reaches Saddie island area in May raid
Saigon reports returning colors state the Russian fleet arrived off Saddie island on May 24 and moved toward the Straita of Korea, signaling a strategic naval approach in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Colliors
Saddie Island
Korea
Petersburg Assembly to Advise, 360 Members Form
In St. Petersburg on May 27 the latest information indicates the new representative assembly will be advisory in function and consist of 360 members. The report outlines the assembly’s scope and membership, signaling a shaping of regional governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Petersburg
Representative Assembly
Fleet in Tsushima Straits Reported by Horaian Fleet
A report states the Horaian fleet passed Tsushima islands near Scralis of Korea at noon, sighted during the voyage. The incident centers on naval movements in the Tsushima Straits with no reported engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieet
Tsujima Strake
Nagasaki
Russian cavalry driven northeastward toward Chantu region
May 25 reports from Oyama say Japanese cavalry advanced to Heumlenchang, 14 miles north of Chantu, driving a Russian force northeast. Otherwise only small clashes among detached units, with the broader situation unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Oyama
Heumlenchang
Chantu
Chicago Wheat Market Quote Summary
Chicago May wheat closed at 1 1 2? percent. corn 48 percent. oats 30 percent. Market noted as the greatest wheat market in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Dayton Power Firm Buys Miller and Water Right
Dayton on May 27 reports Messie Dodd and Ralph owners of the Dayton Electric Lightworks bought M Cress cop mill and water right for 4000 dollars. They plan to build a flume from the mill to the power plant and remove a beam to generate current. The extra fall, with existing head, yields about 44 feet.
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Dayton
Messie, Dodd &Ralph
Dayton ‘Electric Lightworks
M. Cress
Renlwence
Portland Council Ends In Quorum Absence
Portland May 27 police failed to find four councilmen C FE Rumelin Fred Merrill Mat Poeller and Dan Sherrett for a special session to revoke saloon licenses near Lewin and Clark ferry. A quorum could not be obtained and the meeting was called off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
C. FE. Rumelin
Fred Merrill
Mat Poeller
Dan Sherrett
Lewin and Clark Flr
Thorp Heirs' Washoe Home Sold for Beet Sugar Factory
Washoe May 27. N Emison guardian of the minor Thorp heirs sold the old Thorp homestead in Washoe to the Western Idaho Sugar Company for 10000 dollars for a site for a beet sugar factory to be erected with a capacity of 00 tons. More land than needed had been secured to supply the factory.
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Washoe
N. Emison
Nya
Thorp Hoirs
Thorp
Western Idaho Sugar Company
Hansford Wins Howard's Cigar Store Auction
At 10 this morning the highest bidder for the Howard' cigar store stock and business was W. D. Hansford who offered 1600 dollars and was declared purchaser. He plans to run the business himself in the store with a clerk to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard’ Cigar
W. D. Hansford
New Grocery Manager Appointed at Peoples Warehouse
Palmer of McMinnville arrives to take charge of the grocery department at the Peoples Warehouse. He is brother-in-law of A. E. B. Lambert of the Savings Bank and brings experience from a large McMinnville grocery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
McMinnville
Peoples Warehouse
A. E B. Lambert
The
Savings Bank
MoMinnville
W. R. Parker
Bickers
Umatilla
Mr. Parker
Wenaha Reserve Boundaries Set Across Washington Oregon
Washington and Oregon officials report Wenaha Reserve boundaries span about 12 townships in Washington Blue Mountain area touching Columbia Garfield and Asotin counties and extend into Oregon across Umatilla Union and Wallowa counties. A separate May 27 cyclone damaged Armory hall in Halley as roof was ripped from the brick structure causing extensive debris and about 200 dollars in damage.
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Olympia
Wash
of. Ness
Washington
Onewon
Wee
Wenaha
Blue Mountain Range
Columbia
Garfield
Asotin
Umatilla
Union
Walfowa
Oregon
Halley
Armory Hall
Friedman Company, Limited
Heppner Mayor and Council Recalled Over Sunday Closing
Reportedly the mayor and city council of Heppner were summoned before the grand jury regarding the Sunday closing issue. It is said the council agreed to address the matter and push for enforcement of the Sunday closing ordinance.
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Heppner
Grand Jury
Desperate attempt to blow Pennsylvania drawbridge
At 1:30 AM a failed plan aimed to blow the Pennsylvania railroad drawbridge over the Hackensack River. Dynamite on a ram struck a sunken log instead of the bridge pier, causing an explosion but no damage. The attack stemmed from threats against President Calmett over hiring iron workers allied with the Sim Parks gang and the company’s stance on labor affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penneylvania Railroad Company
Hackoveck
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hackensack River
Sveral
Calmett
Railpoad
Sim Parks Gang
Graft Allegations Over Land Board Beginnings
A Boise Capital News opinion alleges graft in the Emmett bench Carey lands scandal. A prominent Republican critic says the Corey act protects grafters and harms settlers while board members set strict rules to favor insiders. Inside sources claim officials planned to use proxies to secure land near the front of the queue.
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Land Board
Emmett Bench
Carey Lands
Mitter
Boise Capital News
Gooding
State Land Board
Corey
Canal Company
Register McConnell
Benton Killin Dies At 62 Noted Attorney And Alaska Mining Agent
Portland report notes Benton Killin a prominent attorney and public speaker died after a brief illness at age 62. He authored early reports on Alaska mining industry and was appointed by President Harrison as a special agent for that work.
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Portland
Building Trades Withdraw Support Amid Chicago Strike
Chicago mayor May 27 report says Building Trades association discontinued contributions to the strike, a blow to tactics of the Teamsters and iron workers dispute. A few small firms out, no broad spread yet. Hearings on contempt for James A. Donahue and Bernard Mulligan pushed to Monday. Habeas corpus sought. Boston asks aid for Chicago Teamsters. Mayer heads to New York amid reports of anti union action. Employers warn against using negro guards for wagons as mobs target drivers. Bell bans colored guards henceforth.
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Chicago
Building Trades Association
Teamaters
Teamstere
Structural Iron Workers
Levy Mayer
New York
Mayer
Platt
Union Express
State Street Department Stores
O'Neill
Bell
Children’s Day Program at M E Church South
The program for Children’s Day at the M E Church South includes opening song responsive reading prayer and a series of readings songs and recitations by children such as Gladys Dunbar Eddie Riddell Nola Childreth and iva Thompson. The pastor presides with selections like Trust and Obey Sowing and Reaping The Lord is My Shepherd and Bringing in the Streaves culminating in an offering and invitation to parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Joma
Gladys Dunbar
Eddie Riddell
Nola Childreth
Iva Thompson
Willie Riddell
First Annual Banquet of Alpha Pi Fraternity Held
Last night the Alpha Pi fraternity held its first annual banquet at the St George restaurant with about 44 members and friends in attendance. The hall was decorated with roses and potted plants, creating a pleasant scene. Speeches followed including remarks by Fred Milne and responses from G W Eyre Glenn Scott Elmer Storie Dean Goodman George Strand and Dan P Smythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Pei Fraternity
St. George
Fred Milne
Toaatmaster
G. W. Eyre
Glenn Scott
Elmer Storie
Dean Goodman
George Strand
Dan P. Smythe
Altitude of Pendleton Measured at Delta Confectionery
Officials of the coast and geodetic survey record Pendleton's altitude at a brass disc sunk in the granite water table beneath the Delta confectionery store. The inscription marks the precise vertical datum used for local measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Delta Confectionery Store
Brass plate in window bearing government stamp warning tampering
A brass plate embedded beneath in a window bears a government stamp and a warning not to tamper with it. A certificate by H. L. Fetterman, superintendent of the coast and geodetic survey, states the plate sits 1,069.28 feet (326.9175 meters) above sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Fetterman
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Oregon Author George Waggoner Seeks Pendleton Market
Corvallis resident George A. Waggoner pioneer Indian fighter freighter and author plans to place his new book Oregon Stories on sale in Pendleton. He recalls crossing the plains at age ten and basing his tales on early Oregon history with praise from Joaquin Miller Homer Davenport and others. He will depart for Corvallis tonight after arranging sale plans to be announced later.
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George A. Waggoner
Corvallis
Walla Walla
Oregon
Mr. Waggoner
Joaquin Miller
Homer Davenport
Wagooner
Lee Moorhouse
G. W. Hunt
Pendleton
Insurance suit over policy to collect $3000
Martha D Kimball sues Modern Woodmen of America to recover 3000 as beneficiary of C B Kimball who died May 11, 1802 claiming the insured owed, all dues paid, but the payment refused. Halley and Lowell appear for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha D. Kimball
Woodmen of
America
C. BK. Kimball
Halley & Lowell
Pendleton Vo Walla Walla Ball Game Tomorrow
Pendleton hosts Walla Walla in a key local diamond clash with a four to five hundred fan excursion train expected. Walla Walla lineup led by McCool Lewis Tem pany and Parkes, Aubin pitching. Pendleton lineup includes Knapp Froome Saunders Grey Strand Wilmer and Lieuallen. Bert Cartano to umpire. kickoff at noon with pregame practice at 9:30.
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Wall Wallia
Walla Walla
Walla Wallin
O'Connor
McCool
Lewis
Tempany
Crocker
Parks
Duniean
Fisher
McAllister
Aubin
Parkes
Walla
Pendleton
Baseball Decoration Day with Wenton on May 30
Arrangements finalized for a May 30 ball game against the Weston team on Decoration Day. Manager Conley reports the Brickmakers will play next Tuesday, after an earlier cancellation due to travel concerns.
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Wenton
Conley
Weston
Weason
Freight Rates Force Pendleton to Rely on Colorado Potatoes
Freight charges make Lewiston to Pendleton ship difficult while Portland offers cheaper rates. Pendleton now imports 12 carloads from Colorado in two and a half months, depressing Inland Empire growers. Local fields near Echo and Ferguson, plus hillside ground by the high school, show strong potato potential and past profits.
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Pendleton
Colorado
Lewiston
Portland
Greeley
Col
Coloradoa
J. B. Despain
Ante Commission
Grand Ronde
Yakima
Echo
Inland Empire
Timatuin County
J. W. Ferguson
High Schoo Building
Umatilla
Alumni Reception For Senior Class At Milarkey Hall
The Alumni Association hosts the annual senior class reception at Milarkey Hall tonight. Vocal performances include Mrs John Ross Dickson Miss Mateline Fraker and Miss Hartman with instrumental solo by Miss Faye Bartholomew. Welcome address by Roy Raley association president and senior class response by Miss Mary Rust. Other speakers include T G Halley Prof E B Conklin and G W Eyre.
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Milarkey Hall
Alumni Association
John Ross Dickson
Mateline Fraker
Miss Hartman
Faye Bartholomew
Roy Raley
Mary Rust
T. G. Halley
E. B. Conklin
G. W. Eyre
Pendleton Day at Exposition Planned for June 7
The Pendleton Commercial Association moves to observe Pendleton Day at the Lewis and Clark Exposition with a Milton origin excursion. A committee will arrange a short program souvenirs and hostess selection by Mayor Matlock. The daylight trip departs June 6 with attendees from across Umatilla County.
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Commercial Asociati As
Matlock
Laet
Pendleton
Umatilla
Milton
Commercial Association
Homer H. Halleck
Specil
Fall Corporation
Academy Exercises and Graduation Schedule Changes
On Sunday at 2 30 p m the union of the high school and Pendleton academy graduating classes will hear the baccalaureate sermon by Frew at the Baptist church replacing the Presbyterian venue. Examinations occur today and Monday at the academy, class day exercises Tuesday on the academy grounds. The board of trustees meets Tuesday at 10 a m, and Wednesday at p m the academy graduation address by Judge W R Ellis will be delivered at the Presbyterian church.
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High School
Pendleton Academy
Frew. Edgar Hays
la Grande
Baptist Church
Presbyterian
Academy
Board of Trustees
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Ellis
Death of Mrs Anna Officer in hospital at age 22
Mrs Anna Officer wife of J Officer died at 4 this morning after a three month illness. She was 22 and from Canyon City Grant county where her body will be shipped for burial. Funeral will be held there on May 29.
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Anna Officer
J. Officer
Canyon City
Grant County
Reverend Edwards Heads to Washington Homestead Pastorate
Rev Jonathan Edwards, former pastor of the Congregational church, left for Washtuena Washington to take a homestead and assume a pastorate. He will preach at two or three outside pulpits. A testimonial tirewell was tendered to the family last evening at Judge A Lowell's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Edwards
Congregational Church
Washtuena
Wash
Judge & A. Lowell
County Tax Remittance Shows Half Yet to Be Paid
County Treasurer Summerville reports remittance of 25112.50 to the state treasurer as Umatilla county’s half of its state taxes. The remaining half is due November 1. The county’s total state tax bill for 1904 was about 60,000, lower than last year.
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Summerville
Amhurst
Umatilla
Funeral for Chris I Nelson Held at Rader Parlors
The funeral for Chris I. Nelson was conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the Rader undertaking parlors with Rev. Henry Dixon Jones presiding. Interment followed in Olney cemetery. In Ritsville, David Tobboe is jailed on horse stealing charges.
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Chris I. Nelson
Rader Undertaking
Henry Dixon Jones
Olney Cemetery
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W. D. Hansfort
Wenaha Reserve
Garfield and
Asotin Corinthes
Idaho
Benton Killin
Shea
Boston
Organized Labor
Howton
American Federation of Labor
Chicago Teamsters' Union
Teamsters’ Union
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Umatilla County
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Chris Nelson
Ritsville
David Tobboe
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