Deplorable Loss Plunges Over Shoshone Falls
Stock losses from starvation and harsh snows sweep across the foothill ranges near Boise. John Thompson reports an estimated 950 dead cattle from Gibbon to Bingham Springs with more to come as feed is scarce. In Boise three people, including Miss Marie Willis, perish when the Snake River falls ferry sinks after rope failures and a boat overturns.
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P John Thompson
toWi -Yeaterday
Mr. Thompson
Gibbon
Bingham Springs
Thompson
Boise
Rhoshone Falls
Snake River
Marie Willis
Samuel Graham
Misa Willis
Graham
Miss Willis
Peoples Warehouse Fire Damages Pendleton Stock
Fire and water ruined the stock at Peoples Warehouse in Pendleton at 12 30 yesterday. Workmen in the attic storage conversion reportedly left a candle burning while at the ranch. Estimated loss not set but about 60000 dollars of stock damaged by smoke and water. insurance coverage 45000 dollars.
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Peoples Warehouse
Peoples
Pendleton
Ranch
Express Train Robbery Near Copley Chicago Area
Three masked men robbed the Oregon express near Copley at 11 tonight killing Express Messenger ONeill and taking the express box contents. The robbers forced the crew to uncouple the engine and led the engineer to Keswick five miles south before disappearing. The train then continued to Portland with sheriff and posse in pursuit.
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Redding
Cub
Oregon Express
Copley
O'Neill
Keswick
Portland
Death of Alfred B Thompson in patient county
Alfred B Thompson died in WM Poodicton April 1 after several weeks illness aged 67. He leaves son John Thompson of near Bing ham springs. He lived years in the county and on a ranch on the Umatilla river. Funeral arrangements not yet made. John Thompson left Athena this morn for home near Gibbon. He is not aware of his father’s death.
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Poodicton
Alfred
Thompson
John Thompson
Bingham Springs
Umatilla
Athena
Gibbon
Elaborate Easter Sunday Program at M E Church
The M E church schedules an elaborate Easter Sunday service with a large expected attendance. The program includes opening service, hymns and numbers by Willa Buell John Armfield Jess Lover of My Soul Sylvia Buell and others, a missionary collection, and a choir rendition of Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam.
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M. E
Willa Buell
John Armfield
Jess
Me Jannister
Walter Armfield
Sylvia Buell
Jesus
Gertrude Booker
Emery Worthington
Daffy
Bert Caviness
Ruth Dickenson
Weldon Armfield
Ada Bannister
Early Apricot Bloom Promises Heavy Milton Crop
Milton farmer Tassie Stewart reports Milton and Freewater apricot trees in full bloom with a likely heavy yield. Frosts this season caused little damage and the early fruit should ripen by July about four weeks before Grand Ronde valley varieties. Stewart notes Hood River strawberry plants from Milton should yield ripe fruit soon, earlier than California varieties. Local hopes grow for cancery to handle the season’s crop.
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Milton
Tassie Stewart
Pendleton
Freewater
Grand Ronde Valley
Stewart
Hood River
Wright La Brache wedding at La Brache home
Henry J. Wright and Miss Mary La Brache wed Wednesday at the bride’s parents’ home south of town with Justice of the Peace O. G. Chamberlain officiating. Forty six guests enjoyed the wedding dinner. The couple left for Seattle for their honeymoon and will live temporarily at the La Brache home.
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Henry J. Wright
Mise Mary la Brache
Henry I. Wright
Mises Mary la Brache
Lewis la Brache
Justice of the Peace
O. G. Chamberlain
Child Seriously Burned at Home Water Pan Accident
Two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brotherton fell into a pan of hot water while mother scrubbed. Doctor Botkin treated serious hip and thigh burns and expected no fatal outcome. Also noted is postoffice extension at Lehman Springs from August 1 to September 30 and Pendleton granting a 26 year franchise to Northwest Gas and Electric Co.
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Pendleton
Northwest Gas and Electric Co
Peterson Declines District Attorney Nomination in Athena Letter
In Athena on March 1, Will M. Peterson, prominent attorney, declines a possible district attorney nomination. He cites youth, time in Oregon, and belief that the office should be held by a capable non politician, praising local Democrats and several possible successors.
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Will M. Peterson
Peterson
Athena
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Oregon
Tam
Umatilla
Simon
C. . Redfield
W. M. Prienson
My Friend from India to Open Rehearsals Here
Mr Harry Du Pay directs local talent in the comedy My Friend from India with cast Erastus Underholt Dan McIntyre Charles Underholt and others. Special songs from Floradora and new scenery are planned as rehearsals proceed. Republican primaries are set for tomorrow and the county convention will be held April 9.
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Erastus Underholt
Packer
Dan McIntyre
Chas. Underholt
Erastus
Archie McIntyre
A. Keene Shover
Harry du Poy
Jas
Tweedle
York Dell Jennings
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Bingham
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Hearic
Dell Brothers
South Side Main Street
Wright
LA Brache
Lehman Springs
C. K. Dutton
Postoffice Department
Washington
Sptember
Gas
India
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