Pendleton Celebrates Fourth With Auto Parade Plans
Pendleton reserved July 3 for a celebration aimed at country people. W E Brock chairs a committee including R Alexander and C E Roosevelt to raise funds and organize events. An illuminated auto parade and extensive rest rooms are planned to welcome visitors and keep stores open for daytime use.
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W. E. Brock
Pendleton
Credit Men
CC. RB
Wilcox
Gwinn
W. FE. Brock
R. Alexander
E. Roosevelt
A. L. Knight
Mr. Wilcox
Spreckels Engagement Believed by Friends
Announcement of Claus Spreckels Jr to Adele Case of Portland, Ore is viewed as expected by friends who had dismissed his earlier denial and note his return summoned by his parents.
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Paria
Claus Spreckels, Jr
Mies Adele Case
Portland
Ore
Spreckels
President Taft to Press Golden Key at Seattle Fair
Informal invitations issued from the White House say President Taft will press the golden telegraphic key on June 1 to formally open the Seattle fair. Washington, Alaska, Hawaii delegates and Philippine commissioners will attend the ceremony.
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Washington
Taft
Seattle
Whitce House
Alaska
Hawaii
Lebanon Pulp Wood Fire Devours 16,000 Cords
Salem reports Lebanon pulp mill fire from a spark in the engine room threatens 16,000 cords of wood. Albany and Salem fire crews battled the blaze with 10,000 cords salvageable earlier, but later estimates warned total loss as $10,000 insured engine house damage. By afternoon fire under control with nine thousand cords burned and total loss pending.
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Salem
Ore
Lebanon
Albany
Lightweight champions meet for world title fight at Colma
San Francisco May 29 strong crowd expected as Dick Hyland and Batty Nelson clash for the lightweight world championship in a four round bout at the Mission street arena Colma. Hyland threatens to quit if Nelson uses bandages as before with Fans jam the tent early to secure seats Nelson seeks to defend his title and the prize of five thousand dollars while Hyland would win the championship and a fifteen hundred dollar purse continuous.
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San Francisco
Dick Hyland
Nelson
Lag Hyen
Hyland
Guns
Mission Street
Colma
Bay
New Steel Rival Emerges in Imperial Steel Corp
A Dover Delaware corporation named Imperial Steel is formed with 3 million dollars capital and potential to grow to 760 million. It is described as a federation of independent companies and is viewed as a possible rival to United States Steel.
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NEW Corporation
United States Steel
New York
Wall Street
Dover
Del
Imperial Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Memorial Day Observance in Pendleton Tomorrow
Pendleton to observe Memorial Day with 9 am gathering of G A R Malbon Camp and Oregon National Guard at Webb and Main. Procession to cemetery for salute and garlanding, then return to Methodist church for memorial exercises led by Dr. T B Ford with Mrs J S Landers directing music. All citizens invited. services begin 11 am. Special orders from Co L 3rd Inf O N G Pendleton Oregon dated May 29, 1909.
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Pendleton
G. A. RF. Malbon
Spanish War Veterans
Company L
Oregon National Guard
Webb and
Main Street
Mra. J. 8. Landers
Pendle
T. B. Ford
Malabon Camp
Main and
Webb Streets
George Hartman
Jir
van V. Bowman
Hold Up Men Captured After Omaha Train Robbery
Three suspects Woods Gordon and Torgensen were arrested after stolen bills totaling about 15000 were found in their possession. Identifications by railway workers linked them to the Overland Limited robbery near Spokane. Eight mail pouches from the Union Pacific train were later found in a South Omaha school attic.
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Omaha
Spokane
Neb
Overland
Here
Woods
Gordon
Torgensen
Union Pacifice
Arested
Fred Torgensen
W. J. Woods
Wonton Pacific Overland Limited
Mickeljohn
Spokane Union Station
Post Office
Sime
Great Northern
Union Pacific Overland Limited
Brown Park School
South
Hanley Takes Stand In His Own Defense
Portland May 29 Monday will close the government case against William Hanley accused of illegally fencing 80000 acres of public land in Harney county. Hanley pressed a map pointer to dispute the government map as false. Assistant US Attorney Wyatt led the government argument and affirmed the map and evidence. Colonel C E S Wood for Hanley urged the government to spend money chasing criminals in Oregon. Decoration Day closing noted.
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Portland
William Hanley
Harney County
Gearin
United States
McCourt
Hanley
Wyatt
C. E
Wood
Oregon
Keith Theater Circuit Bans Mother-in-Law Jokes
Boston May 29 One of the Keith theater circuit’s most common jokes is banned. Mr Keith ordered no more mother-in-law jokes in his houses. He urged artists to follow the golden rule and avoid caricaturing family members or nationalities.
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Boston
Pennsy Dividend Declared for Rail stockholders
More than $9,000,000 in dividends will be paid to about 08,000 Pennsylvania railroad stockholders in the semi annual distribution commencing today.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvannia Railroad
Taft and Yale President at Western Association Meet
President Taft and Yale President Hadley arrived in Pittsburgh on May 29 to attend the annual meeting of the Western Association of Yale alumni. The leaders will participate in university and alumni events as part of the reunion.
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Yale
Pittsbore
Procaident
Taft
Hadley
Western Association of
Loyalty and Truths Highlighted in Formal Verities
A compact reflection on how steadfast loyalty reveals formal truths, arguing that integrity and fidelity uncover enduring verities in human behavior. The piece emphasizes consistency, trust, and the disciplined pursuit of accurate understanding.
Peddler arrested in connection with Los Angeles child murder
John J. Welch a San Francisco peddler with candy trinkets cayenne pepper and a bank note slip is arrested as police link him to the murder of Anna Portera a six year old in Los Angeles. He allegedly tried to entice local girls and is said to know details from the Potts murder story. His photo is sent to Los Angeles police.
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Hank
San Francisco
Los Angeles
John J. Welch
Anna Portera
Welch
E. H. Flynn
Ti Ie
Myrtle Langaert
Flyne
Tome
Los Angéles
Thugs Beat Man and Wife in California Home Invasion
In Lasalito, California, two assailants sprang from under a bed and beat F. Lasarus until nearly insensate, then attacked his wife with a blackjack. The couple were in bed at about 1 a.m. when the attackers fled as neighbors gathered. Lasarus was left with a severely torn scalp and extensive facial injuries.
Railroad President Opposes Spokane Rate Decision
James McCrea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad said in San Francisco that during his eastward trip he met no supporter of the Interstate Commerce Commission Spokane rate provisions. He predicted rising railroad traffic and eventual extensions with thousands of jobs as the months unfold.
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San Francisco
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kerosene Explosion Burns Family in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Washington May 29 Mrs Jacob Anderson is dead and Mrs Andersons two daughters Tena and Mera are not expected to recover. Jacob the husband and two young sons are suffering burns from a kerosene explosion while she tried to light a stove. The can exploded catching clothing and curtains fire and spreading flames as family members attempted to help.
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Mount Vernon
Mra
Jacob Anderson
Tena
Mera
Jacob
Mra. Anderson
Oregon Grows Ten Delegates to Trans Mississippi Congress
Salem Oregon May 29 The official call for the twentieth annual Trans Mississippi Congress reached Governor Ronson who will appoint 40 delegates to the congress double last year. Sessions will be in Denver August 18 to 24. Arthur F Francis secretary urges Governor Penson to attend, asserting President Taft will attend.
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Salem
Ore
Ronson
Denver
Colo
Arthur F. Francis
Penson
Taft
Firemen's Strike Settled in Atlanta Railroad
The white firemen strike on the Georgian Central Railroad was settled this afternoon and service has been restored. The dispute affected Atlanta area operations and prompted management to reinstate workers as negotiations concluded.
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Atlanta, Ga
Georgian Central Railroad
Real meaning of gifts measured by giver's intent
A concise note asserts that every gift is valued by the giver's intention rather than its material worth, emphasizing subjective meaning over price. The idea frames generosity as a personal exchange governed by sincere motive.
Advance on wages during idleness to aid workers
Mexico City on May 29 reports factory managers decided to advance 25 percent of weekly wages to 6040 employes amid idleness caused by a power plant accident. Governor Landa Y Escandon requested the measure to prevent starvation among families of idle workers.
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Mexico City
Landa Y Escandon
WANTS S750 FOR DEATH OF DICKSON
Damages of 7500 dollars demanded from Mike Ryan for the death of H. E. Dixon. The suit, filed this afternoon by Co. T. Godwin and Judge James A. Fee, seeks damages under wrongful death and is tied to Ryan’s forthcoming murder trial. Papers served at the county jail.
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Mike Ryan
H. E. Dixon
Fin Avsult
Ryan
Co. T. Godwin
Milton
James A. Fee
5. A. Lowell
J. P. Winter
Harriman orders new locomotives for Harriman lines
Philadelphia report says Baldwin works will rush 105 modern locomotives to completion, largest order since 1907 panic. Harriman plans a rooftop summer office at his Fifth Avenue home, inspired by living in a tent which reportedly improved his health.
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New York
Philadelphia
Harriman
Baldwin Works
Avenua
Hamilton Embezzlement Case Postponed
Olympia May 29 the embezzlement case of former Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton involving about $30 000 of military funds was postponed until Tuesday due to the absence of the defendants attorneys
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Olympia
Ortis Hamilton
Railroad Auditor Visits En Route to Spokane
W. B. Davis, auditor for the Central Railroad of Oregon based in Union, is in town today during a brief business trip en route to Spokane.
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W. B. Davis
The
Central Railroad of Oregon
Union
Spokane
Wheat Corner Now History Marks Patten Fortune Made
Chicago May 29 A May wheat bull campaign led by James Patten ends as the corner collapses. Patten reportedly gained 4 to 9 million dollars in the move in the same site where Gates and Leiter once lost fortunes. Patten’s backers say his weather driven theory proved correct despite Secretary Wilson’s contrary view. May wheat settled at 1.34 a bushel as the May option disappeared without the feared rush.
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Letter
Gates
Patten
Uimeelf
Wilson
Chicago
James Patten
Joe Leiter
John W. Gates
Street Companies Tied Up by Strikers
Philadelphia experienced rioting and disorder as a general strike by motormen and conductors began at 4 am. About two thirds of surface lines were shut down, with a mob attacking a car on Girard avenue, smashing windows and injuring passengers. The union claims 3300 of 4800 employees are on strike, paid 21 cents an hour and demanding 25 cents. Companies vow to oppose the demand and pursue the strikers, despite efforts for official-union talks.
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Philadelphia
Girard Avenue
Rowing Match Postponed By Rough Lake Washington
Seattle May 29 The rowing contest between Stanford University and the University of Washington, set for 10 oclock this morning, was postponed to this afternoon due to rough water on Lake Washington. The postponement to Monday was announced later because of continued rough water.
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Seattle
Stanford University
University of Washington
Lake Washington
Adam God figure sentenced after police killing riot
Kansas City May 29 John Sharp known as Adam God to his followers was convicted of murder in the death of Policeman Mullane and sentenced to 36 years in prison. His group was holding a wild meeting when Mullane ordered dispersal and a riot ensued during which the officer was shot.
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Kansas City
John Sharp
Adam God
Mullane
Sharp
Wis
Umatilla Pioneers Picnic At Weston Shines Bright
Weston Oregon May 29 One of the most successful picnics by the Umatilla county pioneers association drew large crowds and a holiday mood. The Weston Normal and Walla Walla High School baseball game ended 6 to 1 with Weston triumphing. Balloon ascension and parachute jumps entertained after the game. Races included 190 yard dash Harmon first Merce second LaBrache third 60 yard dash Harmon first Taylor second LaBrache third Girls race Anna Wurser first Jess Lavender second Kris Simpson third Standing jump Potter first Taylor second Lynn third Barrel Nagle first Sheard second Taylor third Egg Lynn first Nagle second Taylor third Three legged Nelson and Pat ... (Continued on Page Ten.)
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Weston
Ore
Tmatilla County Pioneer’s Association
Haliday
Walla Walla High School
Weston Normal
Smalley
Harmon
Merce
LaBrache
Taylor
Anna Wurser
Jess Lavender
Kris Simpson
Potter
Lynn
Nagle
Sheard
Nelson
Pat
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Aglused
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Baldwin
Hamilton
Wheat Corner
Wheat King
Umatilla
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