Memorial Day Observance In Pendleton Sees Broad City Participation
A near record Memorial Day observance filled Pendleton with business closures and florals as hundreds gathered. Graves at Olney cemetery were decorated, a procession led by Sheriff T. D. Taylor moved from College Street to the cemetery, and Captain Ferguson delivered an address.
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Grand Army of the Republic
T. D. Taylor
M. 8. Kern
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Malabon
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Court
Malin
Main
Alts
Alta
Chestnut
Webb
Civic Club
Court house voting turnout noted at modest level
At the courthouse about 30 were promised and fewer than ten participated. Committee members expressed satisfaction with the showing and expect to overcome today’s difficulties next year to improve the arrangements.
Dewey Urges Alaska Coal for Navy Use
Admiral George Dewey, head of the navy general board, reports to Secretary Meyer that Alaskan coal can be obtained for Pacific vessels cheaper than Virginian coal. He adds a large Alaska coal supply is prudent in case of war.
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Washington
George Dewey
General Board of the Navy
Meyer
Alaska
Taft Heads Veterans in New York Memorial Day Parade
Memorial day in New York was quiet for President Taft who appeared at the Grand Army Parade. He rode at the head of veterans, many marchers went afoot, a few rode in carriages. Taft reviewed the marchers on Riverside Drive and 88th Street, breakfasted and lunched with "Brother Henry" before departing for Washington later today.
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Veterans
New York
Riverside Drive
Henry
Washington
Further Fraud to Be Exposed in Sugar Drawback Scandal
New York May 206 Further revelations of fraud by the sugar trust in U S customs are promised by Spitzer former superintendent of American Sugar Refining docks. Expect indictments this week as disclosures focus on the drawback business concealing double dealing. The firm imports raw sugar from Cuba and Java and allegedly secures drawbacks on Darwin sugar admitted free after refining and on Java imports.
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Sugar Trust
United States Custom Service
Spitzer
American Sugar Refining Company
Taft
Trust
Cuba
Java
Darwin
Kidnapped Girl Alma Kellner Found Dead in School Cellar
The body of Alma Kellner, eight, daughter of a wealthy brewer, was found in the unused cellar of St Johns Parochial School in Louisville. Indications point to murder as the body lay wrapped in carpet and six ribs were broken with quicklime present. Her disappearance followed a Sunday school walk and a failed ransom meeting.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Alma Kellner
St. Johns
Dick Sweets
Louisaville
Fred Fehr
Boys Die From Gasoline Fumes in Boat Trip
Fred Garner and Harold Stackhouse died from gasoline fumes aboard the launch Belle returning from Newport. Hart Flynn of Dover was recovering. Stackhouse, 14, was the son of Dr. Stackhouse of Sandpoint. The Sandpoint Tigers baseball team had been playing at Newport yesterday.
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Ida
Fred Garner
Harold Stackhouse
Newport
Hart Flynn
Dover
Sandpoint Tigers
Flynn
Stackhouse
Dr. Stackhouse
Roosevelt ally Pinchot hints at conservation stance
Gifford Pinchot, former chief forester, spoke aboard the steamship Ara bia about Roosevelt’s program upon returning to America. He avoided discussing political talks with Roosevelt, suggesting olive trees in Italy and implying support for conservation policies while hinting at opposition from rivals.
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Col. Roosevelt
Europe
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Arabia
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Roosevelt
America
Italy
Truce May End Fight Among the Nicaragua Rebels
Bluefields May 30 Fighting resumed around Bluefields with skirmishes rather than a full assault. Estrada appears able to defend the city after government seizure of the customs house and key bluffs. Reports say a truce may be declared as Generals Arias and Lara doubt a conquest, with word of American marines possibly enforcing peace until the next national election.
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Lara
Roosevelt and Root Have Not Yet Met in London
London May 30 Senator Root remains in London stopping at Hyde Park hotel near Dorchester House where Roosevelt lives, but the two men have not met. Americans here note the lack of courteous contact between close friends in the United States and suspect Root avoids political minefields. Roosevelt dined at the Royal Geographical Society Metropole and attended a Ritz reception hosted by Sir George Reid.
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Senator Root
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Dorchester House
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Root
United States
Royal Geographiical Society
Hotel Metropole
Hotel Ritz
Sir George Reid
Lorimer bribery tale widens in Enoville records
Enoville Tenn May 30 two detectives reportedly hired by Senator Lorimer arrive to probe legislator Charles White who confessed he accepted pay to advocate Lorimer the detectives seek White record and possible links to the bribery case
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Tenn
Lorimer
Charles White
Ives
White
Pilot Rock Falls 2 1 To Athena In• Special Correspondence
Pilot Rock Oregon May 80 Athena won 2 to 1 in the second straight win over Pilot Rock. After leading 1 to 0 through seven innings, Pilot Rock allowed two runs on walks and a fielding error. Pitchers Lobaugh and Picard each fanned seven. Highlights include Willaby Lobaugh Smith and B Gilbert with two-base hits.
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Ore
Athena
Lobaugh
Willaby
Smith
B. Gilbert
Picard
Lieuallen
Van
Gilbert
Ballinger Restores Acres in Idaho and Oregon
Secretary Ballinger restored to entry today 23 236 acres at Pocatello Idaho and 23 365 at Wallowa Oregon. Forty persons injured in collision near Leom Heights as two California Railway Company cars crash. Residents from San Francisco Oakland Alameda and Berkeley among the injured.
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Ballinger
Pocatello
Idaho
Wallowa
Oregon
Oakland
California Railway Company
Leom Heights
San Francisco
Alameda
Berkeley
Everett Fire Destroys Colby Block. $100,000 Loss
In Everett on May 80 a three story Colby block burned with a $100,000 loss. A drugstore and a dry goods store occupied the first floor while the upper floors housed offices. Two women on the second floor were rescued by ladders after the blaze started from a basement furnace.
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Everett
Colby
Stanfield fans abandon game after disputed umpire call
In Stanfield Oregon on May 80 the Stanfield team forfeited a game to Hermiston by 0 to 4 after players protested an umpire decision in the third inning. Hermiston led 4 to 0 when the call at first base, following a foul or fair review, prompted the walkoff. West and Andrews pitched for Hermiston with three strikeouts each. Hutchinson and Williams started for Stanfield, also with three strikeouts.
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West
Andrews
Battery
Hutchinson
Williams
When Woman’s Weight Becomes a Jestful Burden
A humorous social note remarks that a woman who gains excess weight finds pride in imagining her ideal figure if she were not so fat. The quip mocks vanity and body image with light satire.
Indicted Senator Broderick to Surrender on Bond
Chicago May 30 State Senator Broderick a Democrat indicted for paying State Senator Horslaw 2500 for a vote for United States Senator Lorimer a Republican said he would surrender He will be released on 10000 bond Broderick waits to secure bondsmen Indictment came Sunday from Sangamon County Grand Jury at Springfield following Horslaw confession as Lorimer spoke in Senate about Chicago Tribune lies Officers had previously tried to find Broderick without success
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Horslaw
United States
Lorimer
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Springfield
Washington
Senate
Chicago Tribune
English Aviators Back International Race at Rheims Cup
English aviators show strong interest in the Rheims cup meet to be held on Long Island next summer. Roger Wallace of the Royal Aero Club confirms plans to select representatives, possibly three or more. Graham White urges selection as a Royal Aero Club representative and England pledges loyal support amid a Wrights agreement.
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Long Island
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England
Weston Man Asks Status of Near Beer Cases
A letter from A F Smith of Weston asks the East Oregonian for updates on near beer indictments in Umatilla County. The paper notes some defendants pleaded guilty and were fined while others challenged the local option law. a test case before Judge Bean awaits decision, with questions about injunctions and the election result notification.
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A. F. Smith
Bean
Railroad Bill Near Last Stage in Congress
Washington May 10 The railroad regulation bill is expected to pass the Senate tomorrow. Senate leaders plan to send the final form to President Taft for recommendations. A conference will decide the final bill after Taft suggestions, with differences between the houses to be reconciled.
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Taft
Washington
Congress
House
Conference Committee
Clergyman Defends Self Fights Off Assailant Near Corstorphine
The Rev James Ferguson parish minister at Corstorphine near Gogar was accosted at night while outside the village. He wrested control with two blows, felling the attacker before fleeing to summon police. Ferguson said he carried money and wore a gold watch and chain.
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James Ferguson
Corstorphine
Gogar
Ferguson
Son Seeks Mother In Spokane Search
A young man named Cravette visits the sheriff today seeking his mother Mrs Helde who recently moved from the city to Spokane in search of her son. She left a card in the post office before leaving stating she planned to work for a farmer.
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Cravette
Helde
Spokane
Can He Play Poker In This Town
A brief quip from the Houston Post notes that social dynamics in games like poker hinge on others’ willingness to participate, suggesting reputations and words carry weight in informal rounds.
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Houston Post
Curtiss Makes Great Flight Sets Long Distance Speed Record
From Albany to New York Curtiss covered 187 miles in two hours 32 minutes averaging 54 45 mph. He stopped at Poughkeepsie for an hour, then reached Manhattan and Governor's Island. A $10 000 prize from the New York World accompanied the feat as officials hail aeroplane prospects from New York to Chicago.
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Express
Glenn Curtiss
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Curtiss
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West Point
Seven Firemen Injured In Pittsburg Blaze
Seven firemen hospitalized and twenty four others burned slightly after a downtown Pittsburg fire raged for seven hours yesterday. Damage is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars.
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Pittsburg
Yale Profs Wage Plea Sparks Alumni Debate
A Yale assistant professor stirred comment by urging the Alumni Weekly to push salaries beyond full professors. He stated he is at the $1800 level and could support his wife and one child, arguing salaries should be raised unlike brick buildings with pictures in papers.
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Yale
New Haven
Chia
Wellesley Requires Gym Course for Freshmen and Sophomores
Wellesley College in Massachusetts announces that the brand of womanhood it seeks includes physical fitness and a flawless complexion. Beginning next fall all freshmen and sophomores must pass a gymnasium course or risk loss of diploma points, with Miss Holtman, the physical director, supporting the policy.
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Wellesley College
Holtman
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