Pendleton High Over Weston in Early Oregon Grid Clash
Pendleton High defeats Weston 11 to 6 at Matlock field as the local eleven, lighter but faster, outplays the heavier Weston Normal. Niles scores for Weston on a 90 yard kickoff return, while Pendleton captain Baker crosses the line after a long dash. The crowd boosts Pendleton as coach Keefe drills a largely weight-deficient but spirited squad.
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Weston
KR. Niles
Pendleton
Baker
Pendleton High
Oregon
Matlock Field
Weston Normal
Husky
Keefe
Harvard
Republican farmers pledge support for Bryan in Indiana tour
In Muncie Indiana on October 31 1896 Republican farmers met Bryan with a signed pledge from about 600 farmers affirming their Republican pasts and stating they would vote for Bryan this time during his Indiana tour.
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Bryan
Muncie
Ind
Indiana
Umpire Ralph Dodd Robbed After Betting Big
Ralph Dodd, former Northwestern league umpire and noted sports figure, was held up in Spokane Washington last night and robbed of two diamonds valued at 1000. The assailants trailed him from downtown after he had placed a 2000 bet on Bryan.
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Spokane
Wash
Ralph Dodd
Biyyan
Bryan Leads In Pendleton Straw Vote Show
A Pendleton straw vote tallies Bryan 150 Taft 136 Debs 23 Chafin 7 from a box open after 2:30 pm. The vote, labeled the most representative straw poll yet, predicts Bryan winning Pendleton by a small margin.
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Bryan
Taft
Debs
Chafin
Pendleton
Queen Chop House
Eiryan
Diebs
Bryan Flats Opponent Attacks Roosevelt and Root in Richmond Speech
In Richmond Indiana on October 31 Bryan drew large crowds as he attacked Carnegie Taft Rockefeller Roosevelt and Root. He accused Carnegie of backing Taft and desiring tragedy in his election and claimed Root supports Taft citing his temperament. He accused Rockefeller of backing Taft due to pro trusts and charged Roosevelt with prostituting the presidency by politicizing the office.
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Richmond
Ind
Bryan
Carnegie
Taft
Rockefeller
Roosevelt
Root
Boss Tweedy
Rockefeller Ie
State chairmen avoid predicting pluralities after long lapse
Des Moines on October 21 news notes both state chairmen declined to forecast pluralities for the first time in many years. Fred Roth, wife and niece of Wallalla Walla, arrived in Pendleton in the evening to visit friends.
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Des Moines
Fred Roth
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Final volley for Bryan Monday night rally set
Judge A S Bennett of The Dalles and Judge Elihu F Barker of Walla Walla will speak at a Pendleton Bryan and Kern club rally Monday at 7 40 p m at the new Oregon theater. The lineup replaces the Portland judge and promises eloquence and clear presentation of the levies with no artificial demonstrations. The band will play but no red fire will be used.
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A. S. Bennett
The
Dalles
Elihu F Barker
Walla Walla
Bryan and Kern Club
Pendleton
Oregon Theater
Bennett
Barker
Bryan speaks in Winchester on campaign reform appeal
Det. 91 shows Bryan in Winchester Indiana on a Northern Indiana tour. He issues An Appeal to the Public asserting the Democratic Party aims to publish campaign contributions and push direct election of senators to curb government by the people.
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Winchester
Ind
Bryan
Indiana
Democratic Party
Tragic Swindle Victim Shoots Self After Loss at Races
Herman G Hirmer of Venona dies at Central hospital from self inflicted wounds after losing $200 to a swindler. Lage arrived a week ago with the money for care, met a stranger who urged him to bet on races, and he fired shots in Golden Gate Park before being rushed to hospital.
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San Francisco
Oet
H. BE. Lage
Herman G Hirmer
Venona
Central Hospital
Lage
Golden Gate Park
PFP Glotke Visits Pendleton Amid Local Business Ties
Walla Walla prominent merchant PFP Glotke spent yesterday in Pendleton meeting local business leaders and exploring potential ties. His stop highlights cross city commerce and regional economic activity.
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PFP
Taft and Rockefeller clash over support claim
Taft denounces Rockefellers October announcement as an anti Republican pre election trick while stressing Hughes as the preferred candidate. Mrs Taft plans to meet him in Buffalo and travel to Cleveland and Youngstown before Monday speech day. Rockefeller relatives insist the support is party and civic, not a concession for immunity.
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Standard Oil
Bryan
Taft
Felmira
N. Y
Hughes
Rockefeller
Waverfly
Binghamton
Cortlandt
Ithaca
Rochester
Mre
Buffalo
Cleveland
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. C. Rudd
Bryan County Prepares for Democratic Union Victory
In La Grande Oregon on October 14 a bet placed at the Foley hotel predicts Bryan will carry Union county by two to one. Bryan supporters offered odds as the county leans Democratic, boosted by the Farmers and Traders National Bank guarantee system praised by the Democratic party.
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la Grande
Ore
Foley
Bryan
Union County
Farmers & Traders National
Quarantine at Cottonwood School For Diphtheria
Florence Stevenson, the teacher at Cottonwood School, is quarantined due to diphtheria. The school will likely be closed for a few days. Her condition is reported as not serious.
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Mize
Florence Stevenson
Cottonwood
Money on One Side Lalor On The Other
Chicago October 31 Two large demonstrations mark the final stages of the presidential campaign in New York. Walter Wellman notes a Taft march of business men possibly 100000 strong, predicted to take five hours to pass a point. A labor rally is planned for Grand Central Palace tomorrow with Gompers among speakers.
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Chicago
New York City
New York
Walter Wellman
Record-Herald of
Taft
Manhattan
Bryan
Labor
Grand Central Palace
Gompers
Railroads Make Big Showing in Earnings Report
New York October 31. The earnings statement of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific roads shows a remarkable gain. Cutting operating expenses contributed to the big improvement, yielding the greatest history for the two systems.
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Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
New York
Union
Southern Pacific Reds
Union Pacific reports sharp rise in earnings in September
The Union Pacific posts gross earnings of 7 414 594 dollars, up 464 359 from September last year, with operating expenses at 3 415 081 dollars, down 815 651. Southern Pacific grossed 10 481 094 dollars, with net earnings of 3 941 224 after expenses, while George H. Mcdonald Arrabened and Hailey noted record gains in September.
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George H. Mcdonald
Hailey
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Water Board Advances Springs Development for Pendleton
The water commission plans a four man crew to start next week in Spring Hollow to gauge how much water can be developed from springs. Under Engineer Frank C. Kelsay, preliminary surveys support a gravity system, including a power site on the Umatilla below Wenaha springs and a plan to draw water from the river where the Wehaha race returns. These steps are key to securing a mountain water supply for Pendleton.
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Rourns
Nas Men Dusy
Pendleton
Spring Hollow
Water Commission
Will Moore
The
Moore
Frank C. Kelsay
Umatilla
Wenaha Springs
Weaha Power Company
Love's Young Dream Shattered by Perjury Charge
Sheriff takes William Laustein and bride from Colusa to face perjury charges after elopement opposed by the girl's father. The couple married despite protests, fled toward Pendleton as the father claims the groom lied about the bride's age, alleged to be 16.
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Love
S. H. Carpenter
Colusa
Cal
William Laustein
Pendleton
Loustien
Umatilla Sheepman McDonald Indicted and Arraigned in City
Gworge H. McDonald a leading Umatilla county sheepman was indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged complicity. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Halley and posted 41 2000 bonds. McDonald, with his sheep in the county, came to the city for the winter after the indictments were returned.
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Gworge H. McDonald
Umatilla County
Umatilla
U. S
Halley
McDonald
Republicans to Hold QLO Time Rally In Oregon
Tonight at the New Oregon theater Oregon Republican electors candidate Rh R Butler and Portland Judge Henry McGinn head a Republican rally in Umatilla County as Taft Sherman club plans a strong turnout. A special Pilot Rock train arrives, a parade leads to the headquarters with torches and banners, promising an enthusiastic old time gathering and speeches by acclaimed speakers.
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Oregon Theater
Rh. R. Butler
Oregon
Henry McGinn
Portland
Umatilla
Taft and Sherman Club
Pilot Rock
Taft and
Sherman
McGinn
Butler
Republican Party
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