Normal Suspension Ends Weston School Effort
President French regrets the decision but says no normal school will operate in Weston this winter. Funds were insufficient after regents refused faculty salary loans and the appropriation bill remains uncertain. Most of the 12 faculty have found other positions, including G A Peebles joining Salem schools.
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Weston
R. ©. French
Fonda
East Oregon
French
G. A. Peebles
Balem
Oregon
Oregon State Normal School
Weaton
Athens Gravitates Toward Water Solution Amid Drought
The Athens city council plans to develop Gallaher springs and divert water from Wildhorse Creek to feed a six inch pipe line and a 250000 gallon reservoir. Indian department approval is sought to use springs on Indian land. Nearby towns like Weston and Walla Walla face similar shortages and invest in new gravity systems. The Lewin and Clark exposition stock show promises a record event with substantial prize money and major participation from McLaughlin Brothers and others.
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Athens
Gallaher Springs
Athena
Lnww
Mises
Indian Department
Wildhorse Creek
Willamette Meridian
Gallaher Place
Weaton
Walla Walla
Wisdom
United States
Portland
Pacific Northwest
McLaughhlin Brothers
Kansas City
Colombes
MecLaughlin Brothers
J. Crouch & Sons
Lafayette
Ind
McLaughlin Brothers
Galbreth Brothers
Janesville
Wis
Seized Infected Fruit Condemned. Walla Walla Spreads Crackdown
Walla Walla authorities seized about 1000 pounds of fruit infected with San Jose scale after a prior warning. Apples pears and crab apples were burned with their packaging. traders generally accepted the action. Separately, Columbia River reports warn of a record low water year affecting river conditions and mining, with praise for later navigation improvements once high water returns.
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Walla Walla
County Fruit Rita
San Jose
Columbia
Moro
Columbia River
Dalles
Fraser River
Biggs
Pendleton man may join Oregon bench after Hailey hints
The East Oregonian reports strong probability a Pendleton man will be appointed to a state bench, tied to Judge T. G. Hailey and the pending selection by President for Judge Robert Bean, with speculation amid the late judge’s vacancy.
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Saya
East Oregonian
Pendleton
Oregon
T. G. Hailey
Bean
Robert. Bean
Moody backs Bean for Supreme Court appointment
Salem reports indicate Attorney General Moody favors Judge Bean for a presidential appointment after private letters to friends of Senator Fulton. Indians from Umatilla return from Grand Rapids amid a wild west show, with homesickness and ticket costs delaying a full return for 18 members. August Alexander confirms most plan to come home soon.
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C. B. Bellinger
Salem
Fulton
Moody
Bean
Umatilla
Timber Fires Endanger Mills At Little Creek Head
Heavy timber fires rage along the head of Little Creek in the High valley section this week threatening four saw mills. The blaze began at a homesteader's claim when a clearing fire got out of control. Mill and timber men have fought the flames, but containment remains difficult. Ioia also reported on Catherine creek.
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Little Creek
High Valley
Ioia
Catherine Creek
Union Republican
Indian Laborers in Northwest Hoop and Beet Fields
Umatilla Indian labor is in demand in North Yakima hoop fields and Grand Ronde sugar beet fields. Most work is done by aquawe, though occasional buck may be won. It is said that the Indians thus employed receive fair wages.
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Umatilla
Yakima
Grand Ronde
Grant County Crops Face Warm Spell and Water Shortages
The past ten days of warm weather harmed late Grant County crops where irrigation water was scarce. Despite this, hay supplies look ample and a fair grain crop is likely.
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Grant County
Pendleton Repeals Sunday Closing Ordinance
The Pendleton city council repealed the Sunday closing ordinance at a special Saturday evening meeting. All business houses except saloons opened for business Sunday morning.
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Pendleton
Warehouse Completed Preston Purton Wheat Warehouse Addition
The Preston Purton wheat warehouse has a substantial new addition with farmers storing grain there, marking a notable expansion for local storage capacity.
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Preston Purton
Shooting Season Opens Amid Prairie Fields
Shooting season opened today as gunners head to fields for the opening day. Many sportsmen, eager for season’s start, took to the countryside to enjoy local hunting activities and gatherings.
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Shooting Seasor
Wells Fail Near Colbern Farm Amid Water Shortage
Thos Mosely reports a rapidly failing well on the Colbern place north of town with water supply lower than ever before. Similar reports flow from other nearby farms, and officials warn the shortage will persist until after the fall rain.
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Hugh Walker
Helix
Thos. Mosely
Colbern
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Nate
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M. W. Smith
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