Pendleton High School 1908 Commencement Held
Sixteen graduates eight girls eight boys received diplomas at Pendleton High School’s commencement. Speaker Homer Dr Angel urged support for Oregon universities while emphasizing education and local college options. Valedictorian Trene Rippey thanked the community as diplomas were conferred by Dr J Smith.
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D. Angel
Portland
State University
Oregon
Dr. Smith
Pendleton High School
Battle of Life
Scholate
Stell
Landers
J. 8. Landers
A. Mackenzie Meldrum
Glee Club
Homer Dr. Angel of
Peartland
Tatders
Fook
Dalles Wich
Mr Angel
Mre. J. 8
W. M. Isaacs
Trene Rippey
Ana
Miss Rippey
Mary I. Casey
Sibyl Clinpton
Charlee D. Despain
Durmont Edwarda
Albert P. Gibson
Barbara Hoch
Jamee §. Johns
Arthur G. Means
Lester A. Means
Hazel Y. Nolen
Orville G. Reeves
Clara T. Rippey
Catherine M. Smith
Delva Starl
Clifford Turner
Frances Weber
Real Merry Widow displays light local window scenes
Unique and Hewutiful displays appear in local stores ahead of the benefit play directed by Mrs. Anna Selkirk Norton for the Commercial association entertainment at the Ore-Foutheater Monday evening. Stores feature patriotic themes and a spoof of the Merry Widow with local merchants promoting early box office sales.
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Commercial Association
Ore- Foutheater
Anna Selkirk Norton
Peoples Warehouse
Washington
Lincoln
Togelier
Columbia
Alexanders
Umatilla Dam
Wonder Store
Taylor Hardware Company
Merry Widow
Pendleton
Official Publicity Photographer Arrives for Umatilla County
G V McMonagle of Portland official Sunset Magazine photographer arrived to photograph county attractions for the publicity campaign. He plans about 100 views across the county, including an irrigation scene at the Kyle fota patch of 186 acres under Furnish Coo project. The booklet will be illustrated and statistics rich for homeseekers.
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Umatilla
G. V. McMonagle
Portland
Sunset Magazine
McMonagle
Furnish-Coo
Gree to Talk Bill 10 Death in Senate Debate
Washington May 29 The currency bill fight deepens as La Follette and Gore threaten to filibuster delaying any vote likely until next week Senator Culberson opens the debate charging the measure will inflame inflation and demands a tighter money supply The talk pivots on whether the bill meets requirements and the potential collapse of currency legislation as Stone joins La Follette in the delay effort and Fairbanks overrules a quorum count by La Follette.
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Washington
Stone
Missouri
LaFollette
Gore
Congress
Hik Culberson
Roosevelt
la Follette
Fairbanks
Son of General Maceo’s Son Marries Blonde American
May 29 New York report on the Cosmopolitan Club dinner last month. Joseph Antonin Mion, son of General Maceo and a Syracuse student, marries Taubel Mackey, a blonde American. The couple, not at the Cosmo polity dinner, are linked to the movement and wed at the First Baptist Church.
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New York
Cosmopolitan Club
Joseph Antoninn Mion
Taubel Mackey
Maceo
Syracuse University
Graney Refuses Immunity Offer in Bribery Case
Graney, an indicted member of the penal center, rejected a graft prosecution offer of immunity to turn state's evidence. He vows to never "peach" even to save himself. His next trial will likely focus on bribing supervisors to pass the prize fight ordinance.
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San Francisco
Riddie Graney
Peian Ceht Teast
Graney
Peach
Kuet
Train wreck kills three near Connellsville
In Connellsville Pennsylvania today May 29 a Baltimore and Ohio observation car left the tracks and rolled down an embankment at Gahhet. Three were fatally injured and 18 others hurt in the accident as the car plunged down the slope.
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Connellsville
Penn
Baltimore & Ohio
Gahhet
Government hails Korea campaign as rebellion to end in August
Tokyo May 29 government cites successful suppression of Korea rebellion with insurgents surrendering in many areas. The regime expects final crush by August.
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Tokyo
Korea
Rebellion in Samos Kills 150 Men and Threatens Capital
Advices report 150 men killed as insurgents attack Vatsky capital. Kohasalx Effendi, the Ottoman official and real island ruler, and the nominal governor, Prince of Samos, take refuge. Foreign consulates in Vatsky flood with refugees fearing massacre.
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Smyrna
Samos
Vatsky
Kohasalx Effendi
Irrigation project opens largest land draw in world
Boise Idaho May 29 Two hours after registration opened for the drawing of 0 000 acres under the Twin Falls Salmon river irrigation project half a million dollars was deposited and 1409 land makers entered A special train from Chicago arrived and a delegation of 600 came from Wyoming and Colorado The opening Monday will be the biggest land drawing under the Carey act Half the project opens now with the remainder to follow next fall The tract lies south of the original Twin Falls project and is part of a vast irrigation system developed by eastern capitalists under state supervision It covers half a million acres and is described as the world's great rent irrigation scheme
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Chicago
Wyoming
Colorado
Boise
Iaho
Twin Falls
Twin Falla
RURAL CARRIERS CAUGHT IN RACE ROAD STANDOFF
Kesham Oregon May 29 A clash between a state governor and federal authority puts two rural mail carriers on the Rise Line roads in a dangerous choice. The governor bans auto road races June 4 while the government orders the routes open. A postal inspector warned the carriers the government would contest arrests but not be liable for their deaths or injuries.
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Kesham
Ore
Sam
Rlige
Burrows selection tied to Beveridge speech plan
Chicago May 29 It is learned from Congressman Lorimer Illinois that Senator Burrows was chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention because Beveridge became too enthusiastic for the price. Beveridge prepared a keynote speech advocating a Roosevelt third term. The national committee learned of his action and sidetracked the Indianian.
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Chicago
Lorimer
Illinis
Burrows
Beveridge
Roosevelt
National Committee
Wainwright Promoted to Rear Admiral on Georgia Flag
Tacoma May 2 The firing of 18 guns announced Richard Wainwright’s promotion to rear admiral and his command of the second division of the battleship fleet. His flag was raised aboard the Georgia. Roosevelt had yesterday promoted Wainwright and Captain Schroeder, who ranks above him.
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Tacoma
Richard Wain- Wright
Georgia
Roosevelt
Wainwright
Schroeder
Sailor Drowns During Rescue At Sea Near Los Angeles
Sos Angeles May 20 A Buffalo cruiser sailor C E Hooline fell overboard while lowering a rescue boat for five drifted aboard the Seeus. His body is unrecovered. FE E Basten, wife two children and a nurse were aboard the Seeus. they had traded their boat for a pleasure cruise. The engineer deserted them three days ago and insanity is suspected.
Stanford teams battle moths to save campus oaks
Palo Alto May 29 A scourge of moths and caterpillars threatens the old oaks landmarking the Stanford University campus. University botanists and entomologists mount urgent efforts to save the mammoth trees.
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Palo Alto
Cal
Stanford University
Big Meet in Butte Opens June 27 With 412 Entries
A total of 412 entries has been received for the eleven at take events of the summer racing meet at Butte opening June 27 and closing September 3. Some of the best horses ever seen on a north western track are among the entries.
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Butte
Mont
Memorial Day Observance in Pendleton and Dam Break News
Reports from Port Arthur describe a dam break on Current River causing a freight-train derailment and fatalities across the rails. In Pendleton Oregon a Decoration Day program honors Col James Jackson U.S. Army retired hero of the Civil War and Indian campaigns with a parade, memorial services at Olney Cemetery, and flower distribution coordinated by local officials and florists.
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Vancouver
B. C
Port Arthur
Grand Trunk
James Jackson
U. S. Army
Jackson
Klamath
Modoc
Umatilla
Guard
Armory
Court Street
Olney Cemetery
Milarkey Hall
Din P. Smythe
Armory Co
Inf. O
Chief Inspector Declares War on California Masters of Vessels
In San Francisco on May 29 Captain Bermingham, chief Inspector of vessels, announced a campaign against about 800 California masters who threatened to surrender licenses after three captains faced fines for incessant whistle blowing on fleet arrival days. The law bans constant whistle signaling to prevent accidents. Bermingham warns penalties will be severe despite lighter penalties anticipated otherwise.
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San Francisco
Bermingham
California
No Anglo French Alliance Sought by Fallieres Visit
London May 20 Fallieres regretted he could not secure a formal Anglo French alliance during his visit while noting English French ties and mutual interests. The French king reportedly favored an alliance but could not satisfy all parties involved.
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London
Fallieres
France
England
Steamer Tanana Arrives from Fairbanks with Gold Shipment
Dawson Alaska May 29 The Tanana the first boat of the season from Fairbanks arrived today carrying 35 passengers and a million in gold.
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Dawson
Alaska
Fairbanks
Cake Will Close Campaign Here in Pendleton
Republican United States Senate candidate H. M. Cake will address Pendleton at the court house at 7:30 tonight on political issues. This final rally is before the election and Connally is invited. Cake praises his campaign and support for popular measures including primary law and popular election of senators.
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United States
Wil
Pendleton
Court House
Connally
H. M. Cake
United States Senate
Cake
Oregon
Anti-Saloon Mass Meeting Planned for Pendleton
A large anti-saloon rally is scheduled Sunday afternoon at Pendleton court house steps. Attendees from Athena Weston Adams Milton and nearby towns are expected with remarks by former Echo mayor Esteb and Whitman College president Penrose of Walla Walla. Songs include The Saloons Have Gone Out of Georgia and Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight. Dr Smith will introduce Penrose who speaks on Prohibition and Prosperity at 3 o'clock.
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Pendleton
Athena
Weston
Adams
Milton
Hermiston
Echo
Esteb
Penrose
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Court House
Georgia
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Dano Lands
DEVIL
Cannons
Camphlars
Ifan
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Oregon National Guard
Rader Furniture
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Tionor
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Gake
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