Memorial Day observances in Salem and Medford
Memorial Day events planned across Oregon with Pendleton exercises tomorrow morning. Veterans to gather at Milarkey Mall. Company L to form at the Armory and proceed to the cemetery for a memorial at Columbus Jackson. A poetry excerpt is quoted from Sam L. Simpson. Memorial services by the G A R were held at Lone Fir cemetery this morning. a plaza block parade and exercises this afternoon.
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Pendleton
Milarkey Mall
Armory
James Jackson
Olney
Portland
Ore
G. A. BR
Lone Fir
Plaza Block
Memorial Day Prohibition Parade In Medford
Medford observes Memorial Day with a prohibition parade. School children march bearing banners denouncing the saloons.
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Medford
Memorial day parades mark Northwest observances in 1930s towns
In Salem Oregon a large prohibition parade lit up the day. In Tacoma Washington the four day fleet celebration peaked with a Memorial day parade featuring about 1000 sailors and marines from a battleship and 40 000 National Guard members and fraternal order members. Decoration day events include a 9 20 a m gathering at Milarkey hall a 10 a m cemetery procession from the Armory and a Decoration day address by Colonel James Jackson. G A R members place flags on graves and a three volley salute and taps close the service.
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Salem
Ore
Tacoma
Grand Army
Milarkey Hall
Armory
Olney Cemetery
W. T. Buster
M. B. Church
James Jackson
Company L
Pioneer woman's life spans three continents and two deaths
Mrs A Martin Neagle, born Jane Percy in Plymouth England in 1881, died in Portland at 17 after long battles with cancer. She married James Neagle of Melbourne in 1865, had two sons James and Frank Neagle, traveled from Australia to the United States in 1870, then Pendleton, and finally Portland where she lived until her late years. Her funeral will be held in Portland next Monday.
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England
Paris
Australia
Pendleton
Silnow
James
Frank Neagle
Ambrose Martin
Dr. A. Martin
Neagle Brothers
Portland
Martin
Jane Percy
Plymouth
James Percy
Paria
Melbourne
James Neagle
Frank
Remember Naval Forces Remembered in St Louis
Grand Army and other patriotic officials of the war and navy departments marked the Remember Naval Torces in St Louis on May 30. American sailors buried at sea including the Maine were remembered by flowers cast upon the Mississippi by Missouri Naval Reserves. Five thousand school children took part in the exercises, the first of their kind held in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Havana Harbor
Missouri
Wreaths Honor Molly Pitcher Grave on Decoration Day
Carlisle observes Decoration Day with wreaths at Molly Pitcher’s grave. Kingston marks the burial of George Clinton, New York’s first governor and later U S vice president, whose coffin arrived by gunboat and torpedo flotilla. Final interment set for Kingston’s 260th founding anniversary Monday.
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Kingston
George Clinton
New York
David B. Hi
Clinton
Cinton
United States
Washington
Congressional
Indians Observe Decoration Day On Umatilla Reservation
The first memorial service by Umatilla Indians was held at Tututlla Presbyterian mission led by Rev. J M Cornelison and Rev B J Conners. After a church service, the congregation decorated graves at the nearby cemetery and planned annual observances. The cemetery will be improved and maintained better.
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Umatilla Reservation
Tututlla
Mission Church
Conners
Perce
Connellson
La Follette Ends 18 Hour Senate Filibuster Record
Washington May 20 La Follette spoke 18 hours 23 minutes breaking the Senate record to oppose the emergency rivers and harbors bill. Stone immediately took up the filibuster expected to continue until leaders capitulate and adjourn without passage.
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Washington
la Follette
Senate
Stone
Washton
Christian Scientist Charged With Murder in Michigan
Mrs. David Neeley of Sacramento stands trial in Allegan County Michigan for manslaughter after her three year old son died of pneumonia when no physician was summoned. The Christian Scientist complained her fate reflects biased views away from the Pacific coast open mindedness. The case drew national attention as defense counsel urged dismissal for lack of evidence and the court adjourned to Monday.
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Allegan
Mich
David Neeley
Sacramento
United Press
Pacific Coast
Plainwell
Parker Named Chairman of Resolutions by Tammany
New York May 30 The selection of Alton B Parker by Tammany for chairman of the resolutions committee at the Denver convention signals party unity in the east. Parker had blamed Bryan for his 1896 defeat and critics say the Nebraskan’s influence waned as Conners favored other candidates. The arrangement suggests Conners will not oppose Parker as nominee prospects firm up.
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New York
Alton B. Parker
Tammany
Denver
East
Bryan
Parker
Nebraskan
Conners
Portland Pioneer Leaves Half Million Estate For Home
Portland May 30 The half million estate left by P J Mann pioneer capitalist who died of heart failure in the bathtub last night will be used to establish a home for the aged in this city. The will directs funds to support the residence and care for elderly residents for years to come. Mann, prominent in local business circles, built a fortune before his death and left instructions ensuring his wealth assists aged residents. The community reacts to the planned gift as a lasting civic benefit.
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Portland
P. J. Mann
Ill Fated Plan To Build A Home For Aged By Mann Family
Mrs Mann holds life estate and plans immediate construction of a home for the aged based on an agreement. Within a month Mann purchased a 20 acre tract for the project. Nogi Mann, a Japanese foundling who has lived with the Manns 25 years, is not provided for though considered an heir. He has his own car and ample means.
Mother Kills Child's Alleged Attacker in New York
May 30 report from New York states a mother shot and killed John Morris after catching him abusing Emilia Phillips, age six, as authorities describe the incident. The document notes Mrs. Phila Wie was arrested in connection with the case.
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New York
Cauught
Emilia Phillips
John Morris
Phila Wie
Sailor Saves Ship Crew After Drowning Struggle
In San Francisco on May 30 Frank Giardini mate of the Costa Rica and the ship's cook were rescued after a frantic drowning incident in the bay. Chef Johnson fell from the gang plank while attempting to board, panicked and nearly dragged his rescuer under.
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San Francisco
Frank Giardini
Costa Rica
Chef Johnson
Collision fatality and injuries in Egyptian rail crash
In Alexandria May 80 a Cairo express collided with freight cars between Damanhur and Tantah. Six people were crushed to death and around fifty injured, some fatally, in the wreck.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Cairo
Damanhur
Tantah
Banks Close Monday in Pendleton Election Day
Pendleton banks announce closure all day Monday June 1 due to election. Patrons advised to plan accordingly.
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Pendleton
Slemon Brothers Shingle Mill Destroyed by Fire
Fire engulfed Slemon Brothers shingles mill in Bellingham this morning causing an estimated loss of 40000 dollars with insurance coverage around 30000 dollars. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
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Bellingham
Slemon Brothers
De Lagrange Wins $800 Prize With Record Flight
In Rome on May 30 De Lagrange completed a remarkable aeroplane flight covering 12 750 meters in 15 minutes 26 seconds. The craft made nine trips around piazza Darmi before a huge crowd and previously navigated for King Emmanuel of Italy.
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Rome
de Lagrange
King Emmanuel
Italy
Piazza Darmi
Freight rate clash spurs action by western lumbermen
Seattle May 40 A freight rate committee for western lumbermen sent 2000 letters to eastern correspondents urging coordinated opposition to a proposed 10 percent rise in freight rates. They seek support from business interests nationwide and press for a political plank to empower Congress to suspend tariffs and probe rate increases for reasonableness under the Interstate Commerce Act.
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Seattle
Wash
Western Lumbermen
Congress
Heppner Wool Sale Highlights 9 to 14 Cent Clips
At the Heppner wool sale 11 Morrow county clips sold 9 to 14 cents per pound. A. Rood topped the sale with the highest price while Mike Kinney’s clip brought the lowest at nine cents. Fifteen buyers attended at Heppner Co. warehouse. Next sales are Yale on June 6 and then Yale, Pilot Rock on June 7 and 9. Wool buyers expected home from Heppner this evening.
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Heppner
Morrow County
Heppner Co
A. Rood
Mike Kinney
Yale
Pilot Rock
Baseball scores from May reports across Pacific Coast
In Tacoma on May 29 details of Seattle beating Vancouver in 11 innings and Portland defeating San Francisco in 12 innings appear. Other results show Los Angeles 7 Oakland 1 and Butte 6 Spokane 0 with a rain call. Earlier Frisco beat Portland 15 4 with Henley Berry and Bernell Bloomfield Walen noted.
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Tacoma
Aberdeen
Seattle
Vancouver
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oakland
Butte
Japanese Merchants Hopeful for July Atlantic Fleet Arrival
Honolulu on May 20 reports Japanese merchants anxious to join July celebration of the Atlantic fleet arrival. Secretary W. Thompson of the fleet transportation committee has endorsed the plan, raising expectations for participation.
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Honolulu
W. Thompson
Fleet Transportation Committee
Record of California Oil Field Deal Promises Largest U.S. Sale
Los Angeles May 30 Twenty million dollars is said to be offered by the Standard Oil Company for California oil fields limited to Coalinga holdings. If true, the transaction would be the largest oil deal in the country.
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Los Angeles
The
Standard
California
Coalinga
United States
Cake Appeals to Republicans for Oregon State Victory
H M Cake addressed a large audience at the court house praising Roosevelt policies and Republican principles. He urged Oregon voters to back the Republican ticket, warned against a Democratic senator, and predicted Oregon would stay with the Republican party in the upcoming election.
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H. M. Cake
Roosevelt
Oregon
United States
Court House
Cake
Congress
Chamberlain
Italian Man Bites Finger at Central Hotel Lobby
In San Francisco on May 3, police pursue an insane Italian who rushed into the Central hotel lobby and bit a guest named J. Slavin, nearly severing his right hand. The incident occurred this morning as officers search for the attacker.
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San Francisco
Central Hotel
J. Slavin
Pendleton Opposes League Expansion Plan
Pendleton backers resist adding Bose Welser and Payette to the Inland Empire league while local players say the current six teams suffice. Manager Lorimer notes the present setup is ample and worries expansion would require more from other towns. Pendleton travels to Walla Walla for a four game series starting at 12:30. Rubin joins tomorrow to join Taliaferro as Pendleton’s two pitchers.
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Pendleton
Bose, Welser
Payette
Inland Empire League
Lorimer
Idaho
Walla Walla
Rubin
Taliaferro
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