Sprinkling Let to Tough Bidder In City Contract
Controversy erupts as Wells, a city council member, reportedly wins the street sprinkling contract with the highest bid. Others bid lower per team per month, including Vogel and Hinton, prompting calls for an official rebuke and possible injunction to stop Wells from drawing pay under the city ordinance.
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Dickson, Johnson and Murphy
Walter Wells
Wells
al Vogel
R. C. Hinton
Hastings
Jewett
Willer Wells
R. ©. Hinton
Oregonian
Fhe Council
Nh. C. Hinton
Hie Wa
Eity
Hinton
Welle
Robbers Hold Up North Coast Limited Near Bearmouth
Four masked robbers halted the Northern Pacific train near Bearmouth Montana on Saturday night. No shots were fired and officials gave no money estimate. Lee Moorhouse named guardian for Peo, the famous Indian chief also known as Bilijah Lowrey, by county judge per petition of Jennie Van Pelt.
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Spokane
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
Bearmonth
Mont
Lee Moorhouse
Peo
Bilijah Lowrey
Canto
Jennie van Pelt
Will Build Large Barn for C. W. Mathews at Pilot Rock
Plans for a fine range barn for C. W. Mathews of Pilot Rock are being drafted by Architect C. B. Troutman, outlining a substantial project to enhance the property's facilities.
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C. W. Mathews
Pilot Rock
C. B. Troutman
Great Japanese Victory in Naval Battle in Korean Straits
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo claim Admiral Rozestwinsky's fleet destroyed or captured much of the Russian squadron in the Korean straits. Russian ships sunk or captured include the Nagship and Nebogatoff transfers, with heavy Japanese losses minimal and a sweeping but cautious official tally indicating near annihilation.
Russian rebel captains drowned as ships destroyed report
Twkio May 20 report states captains of Russian rebels perished in the battle while crews were captured. Tokio shows feverish joy as Admiral Togo's dispatch arrives with anxious impatience. Oring was placed on shore in the clash.
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Nebogatoff
Tokio
Nebogataff
Twkio
Uwir
Ipa
Togo
Oring Wae Pldinky
Losses and captures in Russian fleet clash reported
Weekingwn May 29 Minister Griscom wires that Togo reports total losses from Saturday and Sunday engagements as two battleships one other defender five cruisers two special service ships and three destroyers. also two battleships two defenders one special service ship and one destroyer captured with over 2000 prisoners.
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Griscom
Togo
Massan
Eank
Engagement Rumors of New Naval Battle Reach Teing Tan
Teing Tan May 29 reports via Chinese telegram that new naval battles are underway beyond the coast, with a larger action urged beyond the Strait of Tenshi Jina. It claims no Japanese lows gun yet and mentions a cruiser plus ten torpedo boats possibly involved.
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Teing
Amerigan Yacht Wins Cup Amid Record North Atlantic Crossing
The American yacht Atlantic, captained by Charles Tarr and owned by Marshall, claimed the Kaiser Cup after finishing near the Scilly Islands with the official time 0:59, finishing ahead of rivals and astonishing sailing experts. She neared the Lizard later that afternoon under a brisk southwest breeze. No other yachts were sighted.
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Bally Talonds
Charles Tarr
Marshall
Thetalgnal Station
Lizard
Thirteen Miles From Finish at Lizard Race
The Atlantic was 19 miles from the finish line at 5 o'clock and will probably cross at 7. The update notes the finish timing as the ship closes in on completing the voyage.
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Finish
Lizard
Atlantic
The Lizard Sighting of the Atlantic Suspicious Craft
The Lizard May 29 reports the Atlantic sighted offshore with full canvas showing. No other boat yet located for the night. the Atlantic appears to have captured the cup com.
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Lizard
Yachts Race Notes and Atlantic Position Near Finish
Reports describe the Atlantic moving toward its position near the finish, with the German gunboat Piel at Falmouth and the Antigua yacht racing up the channel on starboard quarter weather fine. Way’s run 14.4 miles set a sailing yacht record. smallest run 11.8 miles.
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Piel
Falmouth
Atlantic
Landaend
Dalrymple Arrives to Discuss Municipal Ownership in Chicago
James Dalrymple, Glasgow traction expert, arrives in Chicago at 10 am on May 24 to confer with Mayor Dunne and a citizen committee. He will advise on the best way to promote municipal ownership.
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Chicago
James Dalryimple
Glasgow
Cicago
Dunne
Eltixens
Dalrymple
Baseball Record: League Scores From Yesterday
Portland defeated Oakland 6 to 0, Los Angeles beat Tacoma 13 to 0, and San Francisco won 6 to 2 against Seattle with the second game 2 to 1 in Seattle.
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Portland
Oakland
Los Angeles
Tacoma
San Francisco
Seattie
Seattle
Two Boys Drowned at McKenzie River Near Hendricks Ferry
In Eugene Oregon on May 29 Clarence Page twenty and Ralph England fourteen drowned in the McKenzie river a quarter mile above Hendricks ferry after their boat struck a log and capsized England's father witnessed the accident and could not reach the youths in timeThe father survived to tell the tale while the two boys perished in the river.
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Eugene
Ore
Clarence Page
Ralph England
McKensie
Hendricks Ferry
England
Japanese Minister Takahira Rejoices At Victory News
In Washington on May 20 Minister Takahira and other Japanese legation members stayed at their offices overnight awaiting news of a battle victory. He expressed satisfaction with the reports and anticipated more definite word soon.
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Washington
Takahira
Legation
End noted as Rosa likely to sue for peace says Admiral
Washington reports Admiral Deavey predicts the end is near and Rosa may sue for peace. He attributes potential Japanese victory to training and preparation and cites June plot shown in the port Arthur assault. He contends torpedo boats aided the Japanese.
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Washington
Rosa
Russians Faces Heavy Naval Defeat In Korean Straits
Reported naval battle ends with a crushing Russian defeat. Rojestvensky rumored to have escaped with a large portion of the fleet toward Vladivostok. Washington learns of the clash first, fueling claims America backs Japan. Paris papers say Raed's last card is played and peace may come soon.
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St. Petersburg
Korean Straits
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Washington
America
Japan
Paris
Raed
Raeda
Russian ships reported by navy department
Washington reports from Tokyo indicate Japanese vessels, alongside ships earlier named, may have captured the Russian Seine Risso Veliky. Reports also say Moesian Tagship is seriously damaged while Japanese vessels are sighted. Manila notes five warships off Corregidor entering Manila Bay at dawn, believed Japanese, with two transports west of the Tashe straits. A British vessel was sunk, not American, by Russians off Formosa on May 20.
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Anmusouvaretf
Togo
Washington
Navy Department
Tolle
Risso Veliky
Manila
Corregidor Islands
Bay of Manila
Suturiny
Tashoe Straits
Griscom
Formom
Bricklayers Strike Locks Out Drivers in Chicago
May 29 Chicago reports drivers for lumber firms locked out under Lumbermen's association decision. All but one union member haul with non union drivers. Fifty bricklayers strike, affecting 500 laborers. Union leaves strike to individuals, with expect union-wide action if non union teams supply materials.
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Chicago
Lumbermen's Association
Bricklivers
OBrien Named New Harriman General Manager in Oregon
At a farewell banquet in Portland for B A Worthington retiring Harriman general manager J P P Ken now general superintendent is expected to become general manager of Harriman lines in Oregon. The plan was confirmed by Mr Worthington with Harriman officials and noted by O R N attorneys. Thirty-two plates attended the event with H F Conner as toastmaster and many toasts offered.
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J. FP. O'Brien
Harriman Lines
Northwest
B. A. Worthington
Canquet
Worthington
Portland
Or, & N. Officinale
Oregon
J. PP
Ken
Harriman
French steamer sinks off Great Banks with 300 feared lost
A French fishing steamer sank off the Great Banks on May 2 with about 300 lives believed lost. The vessel, Cousins Rennie, departed France six weeks ago with 140 men and supplies for the St. Pierre fishing fleet and was last reported with other ships or in leeberg.
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Montreal
Veswl
Cousins Rennie
France
St. Pierre
Leeberg
Chicago Wheat Market May 29 Closing Prices
Chicago May wheat closed at 89 1 2 cents, corn at 48 9 1/2 cents, and oats at 33 1/2 cents. Market details reflect U S trading activity in Chicago.
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United States
Chicago
Massacre of Armenians Reported in Transcaucasia
Amid Nakahichevan and nearby villages the Tartar population is attacking Armenians. Streets are littered with dead and wounded, with authorities described as powerless. The death toll exceeds a hundred and rising.
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Nakahichevan
Transcaucasia
Bank Officials Face Depositors in Goldfield Return
Goldfield Nov May 29 J Ho Young president and Francie L Burton attorney of the defunct Goldfield Bank and Trust Co were brought back by the sheriff A large crowd gathered with no violence Young released on a $5000 bond while Burton faced $16000 bond unable to secure it Both claim the bank has securities and will liquidate dollar for dollar yet depositors expect nothing
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Burton
Goldfield
J. Ho Young
Francie L. Berton
Goldfield Bank and Trust Company
Young
Holiday Observed as Decoration Day Holiday Stores Closed
Tomorrow is Decoration Day a legal holiday with most city stores closed. G A E conducts exercises at their hall then marches to the cemetery for grave decorations with no public speaking. An afternoon ball game on Matlock grounds features Pendleton versus Westen with Liewallen or Saunders likely to pitch for Pendleton.
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G. A. E. Post
Matlock
Pendleton
Westen
Knapp
Liewallen
Saunders
Cate Ik
Presbyterians Organize at Echo for New Meeting Place
The First Presbyterian Society of Echo was organized Saturday night by Rev. W. S. Holt with 26 members. R. R. Leezer was elected president, E. E. Ripper vice president, R. B. Graves secretary treasurer, and trustees Wille, Wilson, and Elder. The group will incorporate and build a meeting house. Rev. E. T. Aken from Irrigan will preach each Sunday until a pastor is secured. A Sunday school was formed at Echo May 21 by J. W. Miligin with E. B. Ripper as superintendent.
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First Presbyterian Society
Echo
W. 5. Holt
Oregon
R. R. Leezer
Preefent
E. E. Ripper
R. B. Graves
Merars
Wille
Eastern
E. BE. Ripper
Pendleton and Walla Walla Ball Game June 11
A June 11 baseball game is scheduled at Walla Walla between Pendleton and Walla Walla teams. An excursion will run from county points to honor Woodmen Judges at Athena lodge ceremonies. Woodmen delegations from other county areas expected. arrangements made Saturday by managers Cooley and O Connor.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Woodmen
Athena Lodge Wen
Dhate
Athena Lodge
Alse
Cooley
O'Connor
Pendleton Sportsmen Hold First Trophy Shoot
The Pendleton Sportsmen association staged the first trophy shoot for the silver cap donated by Dr. F. Vincent. A. D. Stillman led with 15 of 16 shots, while J. C. Sewell posted 19. The cup will pass to weekly winners. four consecutive wins needed for permanent possession.
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Pendleton Sportsmen’s Association
F. W. Vincent
A. D. Summan
A. D. Stillman
W. J. Sewell
C.J. Ferguson
J. Bme Spence
Stillman
J. C. Sewell
Wiliam Hoch
Walter Markham
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Otihit
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Negdgatofe
Lemuien
Horestvensky
Weehilington
Grison
Takio
State Department
Toso
Qriscwm
Wees
Lemion
Rojextwinsky
Horodino
Alexander III
Nakoyimoff
Deliri Donskol
Viedimir
Mosomach
Aduiral Oushnackot
Sveltan
Jemotehuga
Kamichatka
Treesin
Orel
Nicholas
Seniavin
Aprastne
London
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Stock Exchange
Kojestivenski
Amerigan Yacht
Baseball Record
Takahina
Dewey
Idussia
Ubrien
Newfoundland
Nevada
Botie
Vielones
Deaki
Presbyterians
Lrrigon
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