Thanksgiving Dinner at Tutuilla Mission Feasts Indians
At Tutuilla Indian church a home made Thanksgiving dinner fed 131 attendees. Tables overflowed with turkey, chicken, fish, pies, and many Indian dishes, emphasizing home canned fruits and huckleberry pies. Speeches followed the service, with leaders from Nez Perce and Yakima groups, and the day closed with gospel songs and gratitude.
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Tutuilla Mission
Tutuilla
Albert Minthorn
Parsons Meranic
Robinson Minthorn
Anna Nalaeekt
Yakima
Umatilla
Fart Leaves Russian Question to Wilson
Washington cable dispatch reports a momentary shift in the foreign policy discourse as Taft and Wilson engage on the Russian question. The terse note signals evolving U S positions and diplomatic pressure shaping policy directions.
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Fart
Wilson
Learning made easy with tunes and math mix
A Spokane Chronicle excerpt cites a debate on making education enjoyable for youth. One voice argues learning should be pleasurable, while another pushes extreme measures including math and classical conjugations set to popular tunes. The dialogue reflects tension between engaging methods and rigorous drills.
Democrats Lose One in Senate Appointment
Washington reports the appointment of William P. Jackson a Republican to succeed the late Senator Rayner of Maryland. The move lowers the Democrats’ Senate majority near the line to 48 with the president to break ties. Jackson will serve until the 1914 legislature fills the unexpired term. Maryland will later elect a successor to Senator John Walter Smith in 1915. Jackson, of Salisbury, led Taft forces in the state.
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Washington
William P. Jackson
Rayner
Maryland
Jackson
John Walter Smith
Salisbury
Taft
Ambassador Whitlaw Reid Ill in New York
United States ambassador to the court of St James is confined to his room under a physician's care in New York. Reporters investigate his absence from the Thanksgiving dinner of the American society and confirm the illness is serious.
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New York
Whitelaw Reild
United States
Court of St. James
Reid
American Society
Pendleton Welcomes First 1914 Cadillac in Town
George Rugg, a noted sheepman, owns the town’s first 1914 Cadillac, bought from a carload sold to Pendleton buyers by Ben Trombley of Oregon Motor Garage. A. W. L. to Meet, Pendleton Chapter, Friday December 2 at 3 oclock p m in City Hall. Presbyterian church sale and dinner to follow Saturday December 7 at Golden Rule Hotel dining room from noon to 6 pm with handmade Christmas gifts for sale.
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Pendleton
George Rugg
Ben Trombley
Oregon Motor Garage
City Hall
LeGrow v Wilson judgment in mortgage foreclosure
In the case of F. S. LeGrow versus Maggie Wilson administratrix of Charles Wilson estate Blanch and Lowell Wilson L L Rogers and H S Watts Judge Phelps renders judgment for the plaintiff for 1423.53 and orders the mortgage held by the defendant foreclosed.
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F. S. LeGrow
Maggie Wilson
Adm
Charles Wilson
Blanch
Lowell Wilson
L. L. Rogers
H. S. Watts
Phelps
Russell Holder Wins East Oregonian Who is Who Prize
Russell Holder of 606 Market Street wins ten dollars after submitting a perfect set of answers in the East Oregonian Who is Who knowledge contest. His list of solutions is printed in today’s paper alongside the source advertisement used to obtain the material.
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Russell Holder
Market Street
East Oregonian
Pendleton Multnomah Game Canceled Over Poor Interest
Dudley Evans P A A C manager called off the Pendleton Multnomah football game set for December 7. He cited lack of enthusiasm among old stars and difficulty fielding a creditable eleven within seven days.
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Dudley Evans
Pendleton-Multnomah
Indians Again Victorious on Thanksgiving Day
The Indian football team of the reservation agency defeated the Washington school team 32 to 0 on Thanksgiving. The game was played at the agency. Wil Hauser, former Carlisle star and U. A. C. fullback this year before disqualification, officiated while visiting friends on the reservation.
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Washington
Wis
Redskins
Wil Hauser
Carlisle
Mrs Hattie J Davis Returns From Eastern Trip
Mrs Hattie J Davis returns to Pendleton after an extended visit in New York state with friends and relatives she had not seen for 34 years. She praises the courtesy shown by members of the Ladies of the Maccabees who hosted her reception and looks forward to Round-Up next year in Oregon.
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Hattie J. Davis
Pendleton
New York State
Boxing instructor Jost seeks athletic meets in Portland and Seattle
Charles Jost of the P. A. A. C. travels today to Portland to arrange meets between the local club and Multnomah and Columbus clubs. He will then visit Seattle to press for a dual meet with the Seattle A. A. C. In Seattle he also aims to arrange a heavyweight bout featuring Zbyscko the Polish wrestler for Pendleton in January.
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Charles Jost
Portland
Multnomah
Columbus
Seattle
Seattle A. A. C
Sound City
Zbyscko
Pendleton
Sue to Recover Money Suits Filed for Promissory Note
Two lawsuits for money due on promissory notes were filed. Rose L. Swain sues Maggie Wilson 14 for 600 dollars plus interest. The First National Bank of this city sues Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brigham and James A. Fee for 573.18 from the three plaintiffs and 27.12 from the Brighams on a note to KR Alexander. John C. Harpool represents the first case and Carter & Smythe the second. Each requests 75 dollars in attorney fees.
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Rose L. Swain
Maggie Wilson
First National Bank
J. H. Brigham
James A. Fee
Brighams
KR Alexander
John C. Harpool
Carter & Smythe
Pleasant surprise at Hergen-Mark concert in Dowagiac
Miss Merwin, Latin instructor at the high school, renews acquaintance with Herman Schuchard, her former Dowagiac schoolmate and accompanist, after recognizing him at the Meth odist church concert. The audience praised Schuchard for his excellent handling of the program, contributing to the artistic success of the evening.
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Koens
Schuchard
Zapata Slays Peace Envoys in Mexico Rebel Action
Mexico City reports Emilio Zapata, the rebel leader, is executing peace envoys sent by Madero. Two envoys were targeted, one sentenced to death and executed, the other managed to escape.
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Mexico City
Emilio Zapata
Madero
Red Cross Stamps Placed On Sale In Oregon
Under the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Red Cross stamps are offered at four local drug stores. Funds raised outside Portland go to statewide efforts, while Portland money stays in the city. Proceeds aid the war on tuberculosis.
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RED Cross
Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs
Portland
Maniac Terrorizes Millionaire's Home in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington a 23 year old man named John Larson, described as insane, attacked the Thorne estate seeking money he claimed was buried on the grounds of the American Lake mansion belonging to Chester Thorne, a millionaire banker. He cried for his child and was guarded by Thorne servants until deputies took him into custody at the county jail.
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Tacoma
Wash
Navy
American Lake
Chester Thorne
Thorne
Biy
Pelmer
Stenso
Jal
John Larson
Hee
Thorne Mansion
Death Follows Boy's Pall From High Swing
In St Johns Oregon on November 20 16 year old Robert Short son of a local grocer died after swinging on a high old style swing near Whitwood Court above a railroad embankment. He rolled from his seat struck his head and died about an hour later despite medical help.
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St. Johns
Ore
Robert Short
Short
Whitwood Court
Wis
Rose City
Largest Woman Dies in Insane Asylum
Montreal reports the death of Mrs. Jasson Mason claimed as the world’s largest woman at 780 pounds. She became insane months earlier and was cared for by the assistante publique. In frenzy she toppled walls and forced the construction of a round house outside the main building.
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Montreal
Jasson Mason
Assistante Publique
Laborers Find Bonds Worth 140000 at City Dump
Three laborers at the Kansas City city dump uncovered bonds with a face value of 140000. The bonds were part of loot from thieves who stole two registered mail sacks en route to the post office from a Kansas City railway station.
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Kansas City
Kilbane confesses Johnstown bout was fixed
Cleveland reporter says featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane admitted the October 28 fight with Tommy McGinnty in Johnstown Pennsylvania was staged He says he urged his managers to cancel the bout but they refused He declared the match a fake and alleged management pressure.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Johnny Kilbane
Tommy McGinnty
Johnstown
Kilbane
Plants That Told Water Desert Drought Saving Roots and Stems
The text describes desert plants storing water in stems and leaves, appearing leafless in dry seasons and swelling after rains. Some trees store water in roots or have orange flowers. Australian aborigines dig up roots for water, yielding about half a pint per handful. The water remains cold despite high surrounding temperatures.
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Australia
Strikebreakers for the Carnegie plants in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on November 10, strikers resist concessions as Carnegie Steel resumes Edgar Thompson rail mill operations and imports strikebreakers. A striker meeting yielded no concessions, risking wider industrial action and a potential general steel strike as workers brace for spread to other departments.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Works
Edgar Thompson Works
Plaster Falls During Kenney Testimony at Hearings
Sawtelle California November 20 during the examination of Edward H J Kenny a veteran at the congressional investigation of the veterans home a large section of plaster fell from the ceiling narrowly missing the witness and stenographer A G Bagley. Veterans declare similar accidents have happened at least six times recently with injuries narrowly averted.
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Sawtelle
Calif
Edward H. J. Kenney
Congressional
Veterans’ Home
A. G. Bagley
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