Distrust of Settlers Delays Survey in Coeur d'Alene Region
L E Wilkes reports distrustful settlers in township 8 8 west Coeur d Alene area, urging no survey except section 1. Land is timbered and rough, with some cultivation, but settlers aim to claim title by complying with the letter not the spirit of the homestead law. The report notes long settlement, some structures, and busy prospects for a Pendleton horse show on Saturday.
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Range 8
Coeur D'Alene
General Land Office
L. E. Wilkes
Meeting of Athena Mothers in Athena Oregon
Thirty five mothers gathered April 28 in M E church parlors for a round table session led by Mrs G D Curry. They discussed better morals and conduct for youth, supported petitions to the City Council restricting tobacco and profanity on grounds, and agreed to draft a petition with a three member committee.
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M. E. Clearch
G. D. Curry
Hoven
Geo. T. Elis
Grace
Banker
Mra. Gillis
Curry
Prof
Perryman
Mothers Assembly
Gillis
Ellis
Stone
M. E. Smith
Jess Rugged
Coucil
Home Education Leadership and National Destiny
A fragment praising home education says mothers are the teachers of the home and the key to national destiny. It extols the mother as the beginning and end of home life and asserts she directs upbringing, shaping past, present, and future victories.
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Tonch
Deer Abundance in Idaho Praised by Auditor
Idaho State Auditor Robert S. Bragan cites reports that deer are plentiful in Priest River country now part of Bonner county. He credits a reduction in cougar numbers due to a state bounty and stricter game laws, reversing a years long decline.
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Idaho
Robert S. Bragan
Bonner County
Idaho Statesman
Cause of Cayuse wreck linked to ground springs
The Portland Telegram reports that two ground springs draining half a miner's inch of water undermined the O R & N main line near Cayuse station, causing a wreck. Water seepage caused the roadbed collapse, with measures showing the flow beneath the track into the Umatilla. A second ditch confirmed the sinking water, while plans to divert overflow and protect the track are underway.
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Cayuse
Portland Telegram
Cayuse Station
Judge Hailey
Walla Walla
Pendieton
Umatilla
Blizzard Rages Through Dakota Region Delaying Rail Traffic
A brutal snowstorm grips the central states from the Dakotas to Montana causing rail delays of five to fifteen hours. Farmers face seed setbacks and potential replanting. The turmoil comes as a heavy jury for the McManns murder trial, valued at over $300,000, sits in progress with more than 12 jurors.
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Central States
Dakotas
McManns
Ttm
the Tribune
McMagos Case Jury Acquits After Deliberation
Pendleton April 40 Special The jury in the McMagos case acquitted this morning after twelve hours of deliberation. Seven ballots were cast with a majority for acquittal. Judge Bean instructed the jury directly and no further instructions were requested.
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Pendleton
McMagos
Beas
Bean
Jury Acquits Man Former Oregon Official in Public Records Case
Hermano, former Oregon congressman and ex-commissioner of the era land office, was acquitted of destroying public records after a 12 week trial. The jury deliberated 21 hours, twice retiring, before returning a not guilty verdict within 10 minutes of the second retirement. The courtroom erupted in congratulations as officials and supporters praised the outcome.
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Biner Hermano
Oregon
It Era Land Office
Justice Stafford
Justics Stafford
Hermann
United States
Baker
Dover Maiden Match Offer In Oregon News
Henry Jackson a wealthy Indian on the Klamath reservation faces bail in Multnomah jail while Portland Journal reports he offers fifty thousand dollars for a white son in law. The case follows years of trouble from liquor as Jackson’s daughter reportedly seeks a marriage alliance. authorities question his motives and court action continues. A.J. Chisholm credits Electric Bitters for his recovery and renewed business. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a health tonic by Pioneer Drug Store.
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Henry Jackson
Klamath
Oregon
Portland
Jackson
Multnomah
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Cayuse Wreck
Pacific
Adams
Pacific System
Pacific State System
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M'Manus
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Pioneer Drug Store
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