Drownings After Columbia River Excursion Near Kalama
A party of relatives sailing on the Columbia River near Kalama Washington last night drowned four people. Herbert Martin and two Durkee girls perished when the boat capsized as the party attempted to rescue others. Martin's mother and one Durkee girl were later rescued, while two Durkee sisters were recovered dead.
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Herbert Martin
Dur
Columbia
Kalama
Wash
Martin
Durkee
Accidents on the Railway Claim More Lives
A man named Ray selling picture frames was killed when his dog leaped onto the track to save him. The incident occurred near a rail line described as near Mott. A brake man, R. Allen, suffered a broken arm while other crew members escaped with minor injuries as cars broke loose and a collision occurred.
Coal Teamsters Aid Packers in Meat Shortage
May 29 report notes ice and coal workers refuse to deliver to supply houses run by those who oppose the teamsters. Large restaurants face meat shortages within hours as deliveries halt. In Michigan, a fight looms at the Sixth district Republican convention with Samuel W. Smith opposing Arthur Ingram.
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Coal Teamsters
Teamsters
Michigan
Mich
Congress
Samuel W. Smith
Republican Congress
Arthur
Ingram County
Congressny
Admiral Al Schiey to Speak at Bangor Day Address
May 29 report that Admiral Al Schiey will speak in Bangor for the Day address. He arrives with friends as a large crowd gathers for the event. Organizers plan a central park location if weather permits to accommodate attendees.
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al Schiey
Bangor
Central Park
Esch Renominated at Wisconsin Republican Convention
River Falls Wis May 29 John J Esch of La Crosse renominated here today at the Republican convention of the Eleventh congressional district. Good outlook for Jenkins by the party for the same district. W Nye named for justice of Pendleton district.
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An Esch
River Falls
Wis
John J. Esch
Jenkins
Peena Falls
Renomina
John Jenkins
Republic
Volcanoes of the Philippines resemble West Indies geology
Washington May 29 report on the Philippine islands geology notes strong volcanic energy both past and present. Mt Apo is the highest at 10761 feet. Mayon and Taal are highlighted for symmetry and accessibility. Jolo 1641 eruption caused darkness. Albay 1814 eruption claimed 1200 lives.
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Philippines
West Indies
Washington, D. C
George F. Becker
Philippine Islands
United States Geological Survey
Mayon
Albay
Taal
Bonbon
Manila
Lake Bonbon
United Presbyterian Assembly Opens in Allegheny
Pittsburg Pa May 29 delegates gathered for the United Presbyterian General Assembly in the eighth Presbyterian church. Attendance rose and several important issues loom including whether members of secret orders may join the church and plans to extend foreign mission fields to new possessions.
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Pittsburg
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Eighth Presbyterian
Allegheny
United Presbyterian Church
The Mechanism Movement and Energy Units
Dr H W Wiley argues in Everybody’s May issue that any unit of mechanical measurement applies to both humans and machines. Lifting a two pound weight three feet costs six foot pounds of energy, whether done by a person or a crane, identical energy expenditure for the same distance.
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H. W. Wiley
Eyverybody
Thick hide makes the whale’s skin the thickest on earth
The whale possesses the thickest skin among living beings with hide in some areas reaching about two feet thick. This remarkable adaptation highlights how its blubber and dermal layers provide insulation and protection in cold ocean waters.
Philippine camps praised as humane by Wagner
Colonel A L Wagner testified before the senate Philippine commission that the concentration camps in the Philippines were clean and well provided for. He noted two camps housed about 8000 natives with freedom within the camp lines and protection from attackers. The day also saw heated debate in Washington over civil government for the Philippines as well as cabinet moves on war terms with the Boers.
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Washington
A. L. Wagner
Senate Philippine Commission
Philippines
Democrats of Tennessee nominate for state offices and judiciary
The Tennessee Democratic State Convention convened in Nashville to nominate a governor and railroad commissioner. James S. Frazier was chosen for governor and J. N. McKenzie for railroad commissioner. The judicial convention will nominate five supreme court candidates and three chancery appeals candidates with McAllister Wilkes Beard renominated for the supreme bench and Wilson Barlow re-elected to chancery appeals. John M. Taylor and B. S. Jackson seek the remaining seat.
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Cery
Nashville
Tenn
Middle District
Tennessee
Capitol
Fitzpatrick
James 8
Frazier
Chattanooga
J. N. McKenzie
Supreme Court
Court of Chancery Appeals
Supreme Bench
W. K. McAllister
J. 8. Wilkes
W. D. Beard
J. K. Shields
EB. M. Neill
F. M. Wilson
R. M. Barstow
John M. Taylor
Lexington
Hon
Jackson
Red Cloud Dies at Pine Ridge Indian Agency
Red Cloud, renowned as a leading Indian chief following Tecumseh era, lies dying at Pine Ridge Agency on the eight day of December.
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Red Cloud
Pine Ridge
No Wool Offered at Pendleton Sale
A planned special wool sale in Pendleton by the Oregon Wool Growers Association drew 12 buyers from firms across the United States, but none of the Oregon growers appeared and no wool changed hands. Buyers included Charles Green San Francisco William Ellery Boston Fred Kuhn New York George H J Sharp Boston George Abbott Boston Isadore Koshl and Portland James Russell The Dalles George Colby Boston Thos Cotter San Francisco E W Bingham Boston and the Judd Bros Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Oregon Wool Growers' Association
United States
Court House
Oregon
Charles Green
San Francisco
William Ellery
Boston
Fred Kuhn
New York
George H. J. Sharp
George Abbott
Isadore Koshland
Portland
James Russell
The
Dalles
George Colby
Thos. Cotter
E. W. Bingham
Judd Bros
Blacklisted Nye postmaster accused by son
Henry C. Wright, Nye postmaster, is denounced by his son Marcy B. Wright as a habitual drunkard. Notices warn Pendleton area saloonkeepers not to sell liquor to Wright, under a statute imposing up to $100 fines per offense. The son pledges to zealously enforce the law and prosecute any supplier to his father.
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Henry C. Wright
Nye
Marcy B. Wright
Pendleton
Wright
Death by own action in Walla Walla area death report
Walter H. Cooper died after taking laudanum in a personal crisis on Tuesday at a farm near the city. He had been in poor health for months and morose in recent weeks following a horse kick in this city about 18 months earlier. Cooper lingered in an unconscious state for about six hours before death. He had been unable to work recently and little is known of him locally despite years in the area.
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Senate
Philippines
Morgan
Alabama
United States
Union
Walla Walla
Walter H. Cooper
Cooper
Nye Seeks Justice of the Peace Seat in Pendleton District
A. W. Nye campaigns for the Pendleton district justice of the peace race urging voters to support his bid for local judicial duties.
New York Wheat Sets Record on Mixed Demand
New York market reports wheat at a new best price with declines to 2% and 75% closes amid strong cash demand and favorable crop prospects. December futures opened 29 July and closed at 75 with a range of 79 to 8. Sugar and steel shares show modest gains while rail stocks Paul and Union Pacific trade around 7 and 4% respectively.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Chicaco
TSS
Bt, Paul
Union Pacific
French mission leaders end New York visit with banquet
General Grucco Admiral Forniere and the French mission finish their New York stay with a breakfast at the Whitehall building and a Delmonte’s banquet under the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Speakers include Bourke Cochran Archbishop Ireland and Judge James Fitzgerald. Tomorrow they depart for Newport to decorate Admiral de Terney’s grave.
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General Grucco
Admiral Forniere
Whiteaw Ried
Delmonteo’s
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Bourke Cochran
Archbishop Ireland
James Fitzgerald
Newport
de Terney
Startling Statistica at New York criminology conference
A delegate reports on a woman of criminal tendencies who died in 1827, with descendants traced to 800. Of these, 700 were criminals convicted, 37 were murderers executed. The speaker claims the family has cost the nation $73,000,000 for trials and executions.
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New York County
CC. T. U
Lavigne and Pritt Ready for San Francisco Twenty Round Bout
In San Francisco on May 29 ex lightweight champion Kid Lavigne and California fighter Jimmy Pritt complete their preparations. Both are in good condition for the 20 round match tonight at the Athletic Club. The winner is expected to be matched with Kid Parker.
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San Francisco
Kid" Lavigne
Jimmy Pritt
California
Kid” Parker
Bank cashier Herbert Matteson sentenced to ten years
Herbert H. Matteson, cashier at the First National Bank of Great Kalla, pleaded guilty Monday to the indictment returned by the federal grand jury last week. On Tuesday Judge Knowles sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary.
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Herbert
H. Matteson
First National Bank of
Great Kalla
Federal Grand
Knowles
Strike Tactics Harden as Mills Face Blocking Order
Portland May 2 Judge Sears issued a permanent restraining order against strike leaders halting placarding of unfair mills and restraining gatherings near mills to disrupt employees. The strike remains far from a settlement with union support still visible but limited in impact.
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Portland
Sears
Red Cross Officers Elected Across Iowa and Northwest
In Walla Walla on May 29 the state Red Cross elected officers for the year including Mrs A B Bull of Tacoma as president and Mrs Lester B Wilson of Walla Walla as second vice president. Other posts went to Mrs F F Emery Spokane, Mrs H M Bartlett North Yakima, Mrs J W Godman Seattle, Mrs Phoebe Howe Tacoma, Mrs Hillis A Dent Tacoma, and Mrs Mary R Banker North Yakima. The meeting named committees, reviewed reports, and adjourned after social events and a musicale at Whitman College. A reception by Mina Grace Ieanes of the Woman's Reading Club closed the day.
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Walla Walla
Red Cross
Iowa
A. B. Bull
Tacoma
Mra
Lester 8. Wilson
F. F. Emery
Spokane
H. M. Bartlett
North Yakima
J. W. Godman
Seattle
Phoebe Howe
Hillis A. Dent
Mary R. Banker
Fort Walla Walla
Whitman College
Mina Grace Ieanes
Woman's Reading Club
Pleasant social at Pendleton academy hosts
A pleasant social party was held last night at Col William Parsons residence on East Court Street by the Pendleton academy academic department. About forty attendees enjoyed rural solos and other amusements with refreshments served.
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William Parsons
East Court Street
Pendleton Academy
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