Cross Country Air Derby Opens With 69 Planes
The transcontinental air derby began in New York with 69 planes taking off at 9 10 am toward San Francisco. The race covers over 6400 miles and is expected to take about 19 days with 21 compulsory 29 minute stops. Planes including De Havilland and Liberty engine models compete for the title amid early crashes and injuries.
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New York
Ban Francison
Machie
de Haviland Pour
Chariton
Hrithvh
Oldest Woman in County Dies at Pilot Rock Home
Mrs. Hennerett Smith aged 96 acknowledged as the oldest woman in Umatilla county died at her Pilot Rock home after a brief illness brought on by cold. She was born in New York and lived in Town before moving to Pilot Rock 29 years ago with husband Lucien Smith who died six years ago. She remembered the Civil War when her son Ira Smith was killed, and she recalled her father a veteran drowned in the Hudson. Survived by son Wearl Smith and daughter Flora Smith in Town and son Charles Smith of Minnesota. Ira Elmer and Frank Smith predeceased. Funeral tomorrow at 1 o’clock in Pugt Rock with Rev. Bickford officiating.
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Ire Smith
North
Hudson River
Mra
Smnlth
Mra. Smith
Wearl Smith
Bealdes
Paur Smith
Littlest World Series Hero Dick Kerr Refuses to Quit
Little Dick Kerr emerges as the standout figure in Chicago’s World Series drama. He dominates late, stymies key threats, and keeps his team hopeful despite early deficits. His gritty effort, especially the eighth inning save on Kopf, cements his hero status.
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Dick Kerr
Cincinnati
Oct
Chicago
Gian
Peeond Dave
Wopelacey
Kopf
Buffalo Cow Roams Free in Cabbage Hill Area
A buffalo cow, described as tame and unconcerned, was seen roaming near the Dreswed farm in the Cabbage Hill vicinity on Monday by Vern Dremer. An observer noted the animal’s confinement escape and Horns comparison suggests it may be a different buffalo from the Round-Up animal sighted earlier.
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Cabbage Hill
Dreswed Farm
Vern Dremer
Dresser
Pendleton Aids Milton Benefit With 400 Tickets
Pendleton Commercial Association promotes a Milton benefit with four hundred tickets for a concert and supper. Dr David Any Ho Warner and F J McMonler head the committee. Milton seeks Pendleton attendance for a countywide boost. The event in the Milton Christian church will hold up to 2000 people and ticket sales are handled by the Pendleton club. Roads from Pendleton to Milton are improving and plans include auto parties from Pendleton.
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Milton
Pendleton Commercial Association
David B. Any
Ho. Warner
F. J. McMonler
Pendleton
Warren Construction
Athens
Clvie Club
Matty Pendletoniana
Farmers Prosperity Curtails Loans Here
A representative from Midbard Bros. of Portland told Pendleton yesterday that Umatilla County shows the poorest prospect for farm loan business in Idaho or Oregon due to general prosperity. He noted demand for farm loans is the lowest in the middle west, despite banking experience.
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Umatillia County
Idaho
Ornton
Midbard Bros
Porahnd
Pendleton
Portland
Tie
Remarkable Voice of French Soprano Charms Audience
Pendleton residents applauded Mundane Francona Zarad of the Chicago Grand Opera company at the Camelon theater concert. Her exceptional voice and stage presence impressed with English numbers sung in a light French style. Zara’s renditions of Viena Arte and Il Racio showcased dramatic power, while other selections earned two encores.
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Pendleton
Francona Zarad
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Camenon Theater
Haat Ang
Civicia
Madane Zara
Madamara
la Tones
Sumner
Madana Fiarad
Mors Phillips
Lanat
Lana Fiat Scherm
Chopin
Oakland Smash Up Kills Six. One Dying
Six are dead and one dying after a street car collision in Oakland. Police pursuit targets ward Wilson and Mead Smith, conductor and inspector of the train. Striking San Francisco Oakland Terminal Railway workers face a refused reinstatement guarantee pending arbitration.
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Oakland
Opt
Adams School Pupils Hear Talk On Fires
Adama school children were addressed on fire prevention by Fire Chief W. K. Ringold. A practical demonstration showed common causes of fires and prevention methods. Twenty two questions tested understanding. The principal ordered literature for thorough study. A fire prevention program will be held Friday with details announced Thursday.
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Adama
W. K. Ringold
Fingold
President Regains Strength and Opens Mind to Visitors
President Wilson shows slow but steady improvement at the White House. He requests soft boiled eggs for breakfast and expresses interest in the industrial conference and treaty situation. Doctors caution against rushing the rest cure while noting increased alertness and curiosity about ongoing negotiations.
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Warrisotos
Eilson
Graywon
Whitehouse
Grignon
Wilson
Senate
Shano Collins Sparked Reds Win Over White Sox
Cincinnati rout of Chicago 4 to 1 in seventh game of the series as Shano Collins and Lexics drive scoring. Cicotte rebounds in strong relief but Reds fall short. Luque impresses with four punchouts in two innings.
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REDS
Cindy
Cincinnati
White Sox
Chicago
Sox
Eddie Cicotte
Sallee
Luque
J. Collins
EL Colline Teat
Fisher
Weaver
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Felsech
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Wingo
Salles
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Cicotte
Ruies
Gandil
Neale
Rulsberg
Schalk
Cloothe
Rousch
Groh
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Collins
Poncwan
Gani
Rine
Pith Lonmin
Weever
Felsch
E. Collins
Mineinniati
Gandilut
Dmubert
Hrosler Warming Iy Risbets
Grok
Census drive urged at Pendleton meeting
Pendleton Commercial Association urged a full census in 1920 and asked residents to prepare to answer all questions. The group endorsed library benefit plans in Milton and discussed funding for local libraries and the band. They supported fire prevention day and approved reimbursing Mr Breach for costs advanced for the band.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Pendleton Commercial Association
Rometti
Milton
Association
David BR. Hel
Hen. Warner
F. J. McMonles
Brendieton
P. Austin
H. M. Cockburn
Milton Alcars
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Ehpirman
Happy Canyon
Hie
Breach
C. Breach
Pendman Band
Deafore
Reach
Commisittea
Paspohtier
Ureach
C. K. Cranston
Orecon State Asseociation of Commerce
Salem
Funeral of Afra Gillan Folco Held at Tallstan Residence
The funeral for Afra Gillan Folco was held this afternoon at the J. W. Tallstan residence with the Rev. Alfred Loogwood officiating. Much sympathy goes to the bereaved Polearm family, and many floral offerings were received.
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Afra Gillan Folco
J. W. Tallstan
Trev
Alfred Loogwood
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