Satisfaction over judges choice at Pendleton 1917 round up
Judges defended their rulings in Pendleton 1917 three round up events amid strong public belief in merit over perception. Minnie Thompson contested results in the cowgirls bucking event while Mrs Hawn and Mrs Blancett were praised for skill. Judges explained close scoring and noted no ties in major contests, with results in relay race steer roping pony express and maverick race.
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Pendleton
Misa Thompson
Mra Hawn
Mrs. Eblancett
Mie Thompson
Blanche McGaughey
Hizel Walker
Mrs. Hawn
Mr. Blancett
F Howard
Bertia Blancett
Vera McGinnis
Clarence Adame
Ollie Osborn
H. W . Smith
Mixx Osborne
Ed McCanty
Johnny Judd
Cheyenne
Hraden Gerking
Athena
Johnny Baldwin
Pony Express
A. RR
Absten
Hood River
Cidera Anahoras
Pendleton Round-Up ends as crowds depart after grand festival
Pendleton citizens recall the once in four year Round-up as thousands of visitors disperse. An estimated 65,000 attended the 1913 event with stadium seating expanding capacity so no one stood or slept outdoors. Brides, ropers, and frontier show performers thrilled attendees, cementing Pendleton’s reputation as a cowboy carnival hub.
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Thomas Moore
Pendleton
Enna
Wreck Delays Westbound Trains at Pilot Rock Junction
Westbound No 6 passenger train from Pendleton was delayed for hours after its locomotive tender left the track near Pilot Rock junction. The tender dragged along the rail for the train length before stopping, but chains kept it attached to the engine. No injuries were reported as passengers were jarred when the air was released.
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Pendleton
Pilot Rock Junction
Pilot Rock
Mexico Independence Day Prompts Anti American Demonstration Fears
Washington reports serious anxiety as Mexico prepares for Independence Day tomorrow. The State Department watches closely amid fears of anti American demonstrations. Meanwhile a senate resolution funds $140000 to repatriate destitute Americans in Mexico and critics say the administration urged too many to leave.
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Mexico
State Department
Slimmiton
Washington
Pirlatow
Writer for the Worlds Work Praises Pendleton Round-Up
Special writer Charles Wellington Furlong, famed for World’s Work and Harper’s Monthly, praised Pendleton and its Round-Up after a lengthy visit. He rode in parades in native attire, discussed his experiences from South America to Montana, and plans to publish Round-Up and Borromeo pieces. He thanked locals for hospitality and said he enjoyed the event.
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Pendleton
Elly Charles Wellington Furting
Harper's Monthly
Henry Wort
Southwest
South America
Wlohe
Porneo
Attic Ranch
Montana
Feeling Develops Against Thaw's Attorneys in New Hampshire
In Colebrook New Hampshire on September 11 a strong personal tension surfaced between Thaw's attorneys and New York legal representatives. Jerome accuses Thaw's lawyers of breaking faith by actions in Tabews corpus proceedings in federal court. He says they promised to wait until the governor rules on the requisition proposition. Thaw's lawyers deny any such promise.
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Colebrook
N. H
Thaw
New York
Jerome
Throng Pays Last Honor to Sullivan
In New York on September 15 a crowd of about 20,000, mostly working people, lined Broadway as the funeral cortege bearing the body of the late "Big" Tim Sullivan moved toward St. Patrick's Cathedral on Mott Street. Twenty congressmen formed an escort of honor.
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New York
Broadway
Tim Sullivan
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mott Street
A Glimpse at the East Bleachers During the Round-Up
A vivid look at the East Bleachers where a jolly crowd laughs teases and crowds together. Spectators cheer through four hours of events then surge out eager for tomorrow's exhibitions, their enthusiasm evident in voice and gesture.
Spain Prize Saddle Ruined and Repair Appeal
A local notice reports that Spain's prize saddle, winner of the 8500 trophy two years ago, was practically destroyed by being cut with a knife. The owner will stage a public event at the open air pavilion on Waiters' land this Wednesday and Saturday evenings to raise funds to repair the saddle amid local opposition to the movement.
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Dante
Spain
Thovish We Wee Triumphs and Saddle Damaged at Round-Up
Thovish We Wee won money and honors at the 1913 Round-Up. John Spain awarded the $100 saddle for the bromrho-histing championship. The saddle and trophy were mutilated by a knife attack on Saturday night, stripping silver engravings and trimmings. No suspects identified.
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John Spain
Gowdbow
Felis Ace
Indyle
Barnes
Thaw Case Postponed in Montreal Court
The Thaw case was adjourned until Thursday as the court noted Thaw's departure from Canada and said it would inquire into the circumstances. The remarks commented on the futility of forcing success by quick actions and noted pain from inaction.
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Montreal
Thaw
Canada
Pendleton Round-Up week wraps with strong attendance
Pendleton marks Round-Up week as crowds approach sixty five thousand amid ongoing high school course additions and widespread public interest. Sports notes mention football season prep and local tryouts while incidents include a fatal street shooting and a confession of a separate murder in Hudson River related to a priest.
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Pendleton
Sai
Dee
School Days Open With Record Pendleton Enrollment
Pendleton public schools head into a new term with the largest enrollment in city history. Superintendent J S Sanders notes abnormally good first day registrations and expects further gains. Changes in staff include Miss Anita Kirkpatrick becoming principal at Washington school and Grace Gilliam moving to Lincoln school. Minor vacancy remains at Washington sixth grade awaiting Miss Blomgren from Weston.
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Pendleton
J. 8
Sanders
Frazier
Anita Kirkpatrick
Lincoln School
Washington School
Grace Gilliam
Pilot Rock
Lincoln Scow
Blomgren
Weston
Round-Up Rid criminals in city event big crowds hindered thieves
Thieves fared ill during the annual Round-Up as detectives and officers from Spokane Seattle Portland and other cities aided local police. Pickpockets housebreakers and other criminals were spotted jailed or held briefly then released as crowds dispersed. Detectives and officers from multiple agencies contributed to a successful policing effort leaving many suspects apprehended or deterred.
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Jalla
Spokane
Seattle
Portland
G.W. Rnr & No
N. P. Railroads
Totra
Indian Bureau
Portand
Ex-Judge Taylor Shot Down By Rancher In Street
Ex circuit judge Frank J. Taylor, a leading Oregon legal figure, was killed by Oswald C Hansel on Commercial Street near the Spokane Portland & Seattle depot in Astoria as he walked to a train. A .32 revolver fire struck Taylor above the right eye and multiple shots followed. Bystanders aided, coroner's exam noted bullets in brain, breast, and arm. Hansel was seized as he walked away after the murder.
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Jdge Taylor
Astoria
Ofc
Frank J. Taylor
State Board of Pilot Commissioners
Western
Oregon
Oswald C Hansel
Clateop Plaine
Commercelal Street
Spokane, Portland & Seattle
Hansel
Hla Vietin
Taylor
Priest Confession Detail in Anna Aumuller Murder
New York assistant rector Rev Hans Schmidt confessed to killing Anna Aumuller, dismembering her body, and dumping parts into the Hudson. He claimed Saint Elizabeth commanded the sacrifice, while authorities question his sanity as alienists, police, and coroners assess his mind and the forged credentials he produced.
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St. Joseph's Cath
Deposdtal
River
Girl
New York
Rey Schmidt
Aumuller
Hudson River
Hans Schmidt
St. Joseph's
Bradhurst Avenue
Schmidt
Jetecey
Eralty
Father Evers
Feinberg
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O. K
Sullivan
Parmige Taylor
Ratcher
Plecees
Elisabeth of Hungary
Anns Aumuller
Weat
Mondred
Twenty-fifth Street
Miss Aumuller
Ashe
Privat
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