American horses in great Derby rage UK crowds eye record field
London May 31 The Derby at Epsom Downs looms as the sport’s premier event with a record international turnout. American entries led by Adam Bede with 20 to 1, plus Iron Mask I Runnymede and Night Rider, face strong French and English rivals in the 127th Derby.
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Ayrehire
Donovan
Sainfoin
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Viste
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Flying Fox
Diamond Jubilee
Volodyoroski
Ard Patrick
Rock Band
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Cicero
Spearmint
Orby
Signorinetta
Minoru
Lemberg
Fashions and Views Preview New Summer Wardrobe
New York wardrobes shift with the season as summer arrives offering new models in lingerie frocks underwear hats light weight wraps and other items for a smart summer wardrobe. The modes this season are particularly noted for freshness and style.
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New York
Sells-Floto Circus Promises Record Run At Pendleton
The Sells Floto Circus arrives in Pendleton Friday, June 2, offering a 25 cent admission, half-price from prior years. The show features Feofilo Carbo on a downward wire, Omar the balloon horse, the Roy Smith Troupe, Royal horses, clowns, and revolving trapeze acts, with capacity for 10,000 and three special trains.
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Feofilo Carbo
Omar
Royal Horses
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Dartmouth Hosts Minnesota In East In Intercollegiate Match
In Hanover on May 21 a major intersectional intercollegiate tennis match opened between Dartmouth College and Minnesota, the Gophers touring the east for the first time. The event marks Minnesota’s invasion of the east in a key fall of the season.
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University of Minnesota
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Paving Project Slated for 18 Blocks in Grove Oregon
Warren Construction signs paving contract for 18 blocks in Grove. Work to begin within 10 days. Separately, Eugene and Lyle papers report show adjustments and delays in local events including a postponed show and a new weekly newspaper set to launch as The First Issue on June.
Pacific University elects new Index board members
At a student body meeting at Pacific University Forest Grove Oregon Jorene Whealdon A F Markee and A B Perrin were elected to fill vacancies on the Index board the paper published by the student body The vacancies will begin at the close of the school year and the three named will take their places next fall A new editor and manager will be chosen next week
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Ore
Pacific University
Jorene W. Whealdon
A. PF. Markee
A. B. Perrin
The
Index
Hood River Berry Growers Busy in Warm Weather
The Hood River valley berry growers report gladness from yesterday and today’s warm weather. Large pickings occurred and berries will be sent forward in car lots in a few days. Advanced orders on file will take all berries for a week or more, and if warmth continues hundreds more pickers and packers will be needed.
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Hood River
Hood River Valley
Dying Centralia Man Requests Autopsy
Carter May a long time Centralia resident aged 65 died at home after a lingering illness. He requested an autopsy before death to aid medical science in understanding his malady.
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Centralia
Wash
Carter May
May
Harrisburg Bank to Build in Harrisburg Oregon
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank contract for a concrete two story building in Harrisburg has been let to T. H. Ellis of Eugene for 10,000. The first floor will house the bank and a store with oak banking room. the second floor will include a Masons lodge room, four offices, and four more rooms. Work starts at once and is to be completed in 00 days. W. R. Hand of Albany is architect.
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Harrisburg
Ore
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
T. H. Ellis
Eugene
W. R. Hand
Albany
Hillsboro Bootlegger Pardoned by Governor West
Charles Jones of Hillsboro Oregon was pardoned by Governor West after a January 21 sentence by Judge Campbell to pay 356 dollars and 176 days in jail. He had 132 days remaining. Four indictments for illicit liquor sales at Sweeney construction camps were stayed. Judge Campbell and District Attorney Tongue signed the pardon petition. The pardon does not include the three indictments with suspended sentences.
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Hillaboro, Ore
Charles Jones
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Jones
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Tongue
The Kidneys and the Skin Health Ad Claim
An old advertisement states weak kidneys cause pimples and blotches on the skin. It promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as strengthening the kidneys and purifying the blood to improve complexion and overall health.
Paria Courts Tales of a Humorous Trial Retelling
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts a Paria court scene where a judge wakes to a gag about suspending a lawyer, a vigorous barrister disrupts proceedings with a desk crash, and a courtroom audience recalls a long night of sessions. The tale continues with observers noting judges turning toward a stove for heat as the tribunal ends with a flourish.
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Amiony Humorois
Paria Law Courts
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Clers
Wealthy Young Lawyer Denied City Clerk Membership
In a town a young Tas man of wealth seeks membership in the Lionfire Company. An elder member argues the constitution requires out of town members not to be admitted. The debate centers on whether the lawyer can serve as fire-night staff, as he sleeps in his city office all day and night, rather than at the city.
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Jaw Sea
Menbership Fay
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Ett
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Simple Maid and the Missing Coin Mystery
A London Answers item recounts a girl returning from shopping with a half sovereign, asked by Mrs Mango to pay a debt. The shopkeeper, fearing wrong, hands the coin to the bewildered girl as she confronts the situation and arranges repayment.
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Tam
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London
Absence Due to Drunken Conduct Among Clergy
A missionary in Saskatchei abstained from church services for months then admitted illness but blamed the superintending clergyman and catechist for bad conduct. He and others were seen drinking while driving during visits, passing a black bottle. Investigations showed the "bottle" was actually field glasses used to survey churches, shacks, and trails.
Not Always A Question Of Woman’s Protection
A Victorian tone remarks on suffrage debates by an English lord stating how a tested case reveals harsh gender roles. He recalls a drunk husband beating a wife who, when asked about her husband’s drinking, replies she sometimes gets an hour of work, illustrating hardship beyond reform rhetoric.
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England
A Witty Retort in Dublin Cab Ride Tale
An Englishman in Dublin refused a bare ride by an Irish cab driver who offered to carry him naked. The Englishman said he could walk. The cabbie mused that his lordship may stay able long, but rarely willing.
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Dublin
Johu
Provocative Exchange Sparks New Legal Book Buying
A Washington Herald quip notes a business warning about withholding future work, countered by the lawyer who predicts a surge in clients as a result. The exchange highlights wit over law practice dynamics and potential irony in professional markets.
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Washington Herald
A Tip For John From The Crimsonbeaks
A quirky note tells John that a swan outlives all birds, sometimes up to 860 years, and reminds him swans live on water.
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John
Crimsonbeak
The Seven Stars Inn in Manchester Active since 1870
The Seven Stars in Manchester is an inn with a long standing license dating back to 1870 and historically served as the meeting place for the Guy Fawkes conspirators band.
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Manchester
England
Guy Fawkes
Obstreperous man holds opinions not beliefs
A pithy Rutler quote states that an obstinate man does not hold opinions but claims they hold titm. The line suggests inflexibility and a paradox of professed conviction versus ownership of ideas.
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Rutler
Racing at Salt Lake Utah May 31 Report
The brief item notes racing events at Salt Lake City Utah on May 31. It mentions activities at the Salt Lake track with participants and results pending fuller details. No names or outcomes are provided in the fragment.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Seven Years of Misery in Sikeston Mo Woman Recommends Lydia E. Pinkham
A Sikeston Missouri woman describes seven years of illness with backache headaches and nerves. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health enabling her to work at home and care for cows and children. She urges other women in similar distress to try the remedy.
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Sikeston
Tegard
Handy Walk
Lydia P Wickiam
Ainy
Mia
Deda Feria
Sleestonh
Tink- Nam
Tabi Cannan
Italy
Waynidys
Rod
Weton
Uroublud
Diepiannamenta
Ibaals Lytipta
Reoularitios Periabo Polis
Race meet opens with Pertamon interest in forty days
Forty day racing period draws Pertamon interest as the section formally opens today.
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Pertamon
Tacoma Man Falls 12 Stories Down Elevator
A Tacoma man and a boy fell from an elevator shaft at a furniture house in Devis Lifth and Cap. The man, Crowlev, died instantly while a rancher named Gua Wariron, aged about 80, was present. Police say Crosby’s death was accidental and remain puzzled by details. Witnesses describe confusion as officers investigated the incident.
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