Railroad gun debate over brakemen in hobo conflicts
A letter to the editor argues brakemen and yard workers should carry firearms to confront aggressive hobos, citing a recent fatal shooting near Connell and defending armed guardianship. The writer defends gun use amid dangerous night yard work and railroading risks, while detailing related incidents and opinions. Also notes Mrs. M. M. Englehart leaving for Mount Ida to attend daughter Vivian's graduation and family travels to Culver military academy.
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Mount Ida
Mass
Vivian
Phil Englehart
Culver
Ind
Inglehart
Culver Military Academy
Memorial Day Exercises Planned by Veterans in North Yakima
Memorial Day events will be held in North Yakima on May 30 with Arcade Post and Spanish War Veterans forming a parade from the I O O F hall to Tahoma Cemetery for a ritual service and flower decoration. A 2 p.m. program at M E church will include an oration by Attorney Edward Parker followed by a luncheon.
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Yakima
Arcade
Company E. W. N. G
Tahoma Cemetery
M. E. Church
Edward Parker
Great Parade Seattle Bids Farewell To Fleet Of Fighters
An armed force of 3000 sailors and soldiers paraded Seattle streets in a farewell to the battleship fleet. Aberdeen mascots, 12 Lears, delighted spectators as the procession passed the grandstand. Shore leaves end tonight and plans to raise anchor at shortly before eight o clock for Tacoma were announced.
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Seattle
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Forsyth Mayor Likely to Veto Deputy City Attorney Bill
Mayor Lombard is expected to veto the ordinance calling for a deputy city attorney. He consents to use veto power, driven by the city attorney’s wishes and the bill’s numerous conditions. Forsyth opposes accepting a deputy under current terms and may push for a revised ordinance.
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Bility
Forsyth
Evelyn Thaw Drops Divorce Suit in New York
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw withdrew the annulment suit against Harry Thaw with the case contended to be dismissed without costs. Her lawyer said she acted under pressure from her husband’s relatives and that she remains loyal to him due to his present condition. The relatives’ names were not disclosed.
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Matteawan Asylum
New York
Evelyn Thaw
Harry Thaw
Daniel O'Reily
Strike Ends as McKiver Agrees to Pay Demand
The pavement excavation strike ends with Contractor McKiver agreeing to pay $2 per day. He will not rehire ringleaders and will hire no agitators. A dramatic stump speech preceded the settlement. Work is expected to resume smoothly, with prior threats to import workers noted.
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McKiver
Aw Stump
Senate session drags with dilatory tactics in May
Washington May 25 The senate sat through a dull day as filibuster managers faced little challenge. Conferees on currency bills met during the day while the chamber remained in session hoping for substantial progress before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Drowning In Kootenai River Near Nelson BC
Three men Jorn Miles Joan Sharpless and Mr Richmond drowned Sunday morning after being carried over the first falls near Nelson British Columbia. None of the bodies have been recovered.
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Jorn Miles
Joan Sharpless
Mr. Richmond
Kootenai River
Nelson
8. C
Convicted of Forgery in Montana Court
George Fleming the barber arrested at Great Falls last March on forging his father in law Sam Ford s name to a 529 check and attempting to pass it on the Conrad Hawking company has been convicted by a district court judge will fix the punishment.
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George Fleming
Great Falls
Moni
Sam Ford
Conrad Hawking Company
Presbyterian Discord in Kansas City Meeting
In Kansas City on May 26 the general Presbyterian conference debated reorganizing the committee on administrative agencies amid discussion of its personnel. A motion for reorganization failed, but sentiment favored changes. The college committee report drew dissatisfaction that Bible study and Christianity receive limited emphasis in U S public schools.
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General Presbyterian Conference
Committee On Administrative Agencies
Committee On Colleges
Graft witness's houses wrecked by dynamite in Oakland
Three large dwellings built by James L. Gallagher, a star witness in bribery graft cases, were blown up near Perkins and Belmont streets in Oakland just before midnight. The largest building was toppled by a heavy dynamite charge, shattering all three. Watchman John Rollins, near a contractor shack, was knocked to the ground. Gallagher reportedly negotiating a $25,000 sale earlier in the day.
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John Rollins
Peterson
Gallagher
Rose Festival in Portland to showcase Pacific Northwest climate
Portland promotes the Rose Festival from June 1 to 6 highlighting the Pacific Northwest climate and rose potential. The Portland Commercial Club organizes a prominent glass-cased exhibit at its new building with railroad efforts and lower rates to attract newcomers while urging better roads and regional agricultural pride.
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Ore
Pacific Northwest
Pacific
Portland Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Union Station
Hop Lee Trial Ends With Guilty Two Counts Ellensburg
Hop Lee a Chinaman from Ellensburg was found guilty on two counts and not guilty on one by a U.S. jury. The first count involved a can of opium smuggled by Chinese merchants in Seattle, the second covered nine or ten empty cans refilled, and the third charged Lee with knowledge of the smuggling. The case drew intense local interest as Ellensburg, where Lee ran a laundry, was buzzing with excitement during his arrest and investigation.
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Hop Lee
Ellenspure
United States
Chinamas Iron
Seattle
Lee
Ellensburg
Methodist Election Names Eight Bisho ps and Plans Further Appointments
Baltimore May 26 election of Methodist Episcopal bishops completed. Elected are Dr W F Anderson New York Dr J L Nielson Beers Ohio Dr W A Quade Chicago Dr Charles W Smith Pittsburgh Dr Wilson S Lewig Sioux City Iowa Dr Edwin H Hughes Green Castle Ind Dr Robert McIntyre Los Angeles and Dr Frank M Bristol Washington. Bishops will be consecrated Sunday. Conference then to elect a missionary bishop for Mexico and other church officials.
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Orde
W. F. Anderson
New York
J. L. Nielson
Beera
Ohio
W. A. Quade
Chicago
Charles W. Smith
Pittsburg
Wilson S. Lewig
Sioux City
Iowa
Edwin H. Hughes
Green Castle
Ind
Robert MiIntyre
Los Angeles
Frank M. Bristol
Washington
Mexico
Severe Montana Storm Claims Lamb Loss and Man Peruished
A last Wednesday storm in Montana brought four feet of snow in some areas and caused thousands of lambs to perish. Peter Lohot of Forsyth, venturing from his lambing camp, became lost and perished in the deep snow and extreme cold.
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Montana
Peter Lohot
Forsyth
Wool Sales Off as Prices Fail to Attract Buyers
In Arlington Oregon a wool sale was declared off after buyers offered prices from 61 to 60 cents per pound, causing growers to refuse to sell. Last season’s range was 15 to 18 cents, and authorities predict no wool may be sold in Oregon this year.
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Arlington
Ore
Oregon
Northwest business leaders gather for regional luncheon in Albany
In Albany Oregon on May 29 the event will host the University of Oregon president the Oregon Good Roads Association president and Oregon Development League officers along with leaders from five or six top commercial bodies. Washington and California papers praise Portland Commercial Club opening with half a dozen prominent Washington visitors at the initial lunch. The hall features grand Northwest scenic photography and shows salmon timber and gime views. Recent rains have boosted crop values across the Pacific Northwest by 24 608 000 dollars.
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Ore
University of Oregon
Oregon Good Roads Association
Oregon Development League
Washington
California
Pape
Portland Commercial Club
Northwest
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