Alberta versus Umatilla lands for settlers debated
The East Oregonian reports W R B Frey counters Alberta booster claims. He argues irrigation plentiful lands near Clares holm and Nanton in Alberta yield profits with little irrigation while Alberta overall is overvalued and settlers face high costs. Frey cites immigrant figures and railroad land sales by Canadian Pacific.
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Alberta
Claresholm
Nanton
Umatilla
W. RB. Frey
East Oregonian
Frey
Oregon
Umatilla County
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Spokane Boy A Murderer Delivers Cold Blooded Killing Confession
Sidney Sloan, 19, confessed to murdering his father James F. Sloan in Spokane. He struck the asleep man with an ax, carried the body to a wheelbarrow, and hid the crime to fund a fast life. Traces of the wheelbarrow and the suspect's detailed confession led to his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Sloan
Spokane
Sidney
Plavn
Sidney Sloan
Freewater saloon case set for circuit court trial
Pendleton August 29 District Attorney Phelps filed information charging James McElrath with violation of the local option law. The case, moved from Freewater justice court, will be tried in circuit court with possible jury. McElrath agrees to keep the saloon closed until then. The judge may come from a neighboring district to hear the matter.
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Pendleton
District
Phelps
Circuit Court
James McElrath
Freewater
McElrath
Justice Court
Bean
Umatilla Agency Considers Electric Light and Power
Agency officials examine installation of electric service for light and power in Umatilla. Preston-Parton Milling Co. to study tapping Northwest Gas and Electric wires near Havana station, about four and a half miles from the agency. Project cost expected within land expense limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Edwards
Preston
Preston-Parton Milling Co
Northwest Gas and Hlectric Company
Havana Station
Pendleton
Proposed Use of Indian Lands for Lower Cost Waterworks
The proposal suggests dramatically cutting construction costs by using poles from the reservation Indian lands and employing reservation labor for the project. It envisions 75 to 100 lights and power for a motor to operate the water pumping system.
Thrilling Runaway Wreck on Pambarn Hill Injures Wagon Team
Fred Carden hauling wheat descends Pambarn hill when the brake fails and two loaded wagons surge forward. A wheel horse is killed after a severe fall, breaking a rib in the crash. Earlier, another trail wagon detached and struck Carden, badly injuring him.
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Fred Carden
Pambarn
Carden i
Carden
Parker Again Sole Proprietor Of Local Barber Shop
A. J. Parker becomes sole owner of the barber shop after a deal with Elmer Lane, with Parker in charge and Claud Estes employed. Mr and Mrs Lave plan soon to depart for California by team and river to Portland then up the valley. Walla Walla fruit disease and inspection cited by state horticulturist Huntley. Fire destroys one of the county’s oldest landmarks, the Fanning house at McKay creek. Local Farmers’ Association bids on 5000 sacks of wheat and large wheat warehouses at the Preston Parton mill filling rapidly.
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A. J. Parker
Elmer Lane
Mr. Parker
Claud Estes
Mra. Lave
California
Dalles
Portland
Walla Walla Fruit
A. Huntley
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Huntley
Umatilla County
McKay Creek
East Oregonian
Pondleton
Umatilla
Umatilla Landing
Woent Anc Ner
Farmers’ Associations
Oregon
Preston-Parton Company
Pastor Rev E Baker to Seek Licences After Mother's Illness
Reverend E Baker of the Methodist church at Wardoer Idaho received word Saturday of his mother's serious illness at her south Idaho home He plans to leave Wardoer this week to attend her and will seek license from the annual conference at North Yakima the first of September
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E. Baker
Wardoer
Daho
Idaho
Baker
North Yakima
Bryan's Welcome Largest Reception of Bryan in New York
Thousands line Broadway from the Battery to Central Park as William J. Bryan returns to New York after a year away. Governor Folk stands with him. crowds cheer, wave hats, and fill doorways, roofs, and windows for a triumphant parade. Separately, Pendleton Tribune Incorporation and railroad fare reductions for Pendleton and Spokane fairs are announced. Pendleton Tribune Incorporators include T J Geer and G W Phelps with $10,000 capital. O R N Company cuts Pendleton fair to one and one third fare round trip and Spokane fair to one fare plus 50 cents round trip.
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New York
Broadway
Battery
Central Park
William J. Bryan
Metropolia
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Plana
Folk
Missouri
Mr. Bryan
Pendleton Tribune Incorporated
Pendleton Tribune Publishing Company
T. ‘J. Geer
Eb, P. Dodd
G. W. Phelps
Geer
Tribune
Pendleton
O. R. & N. Company
Spokane
Electrician rushes to wire 100 lights at Wea ton school
Swaney, an electrician, is installing 100 incandescent lights in the normal school building at Wea ton. Preston-Parton Milling Co. of the city supplied the material order placed earlier. Delegates from Bolus, Charlee A. Barrett, Brad Boyd, Will M. Peterson, M. L. Watta and Walter S. Ely will take the evening train tomorrow to attend the national irrigation congress in the city next week.
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Swaney
Weaton
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Bolus
National Irrigation Congress
Charlee A. Barrett
Brad Boyd
Will M. Peterson
M. L. Watta
Walter 8. Ely
Wallace duo heads to Boise City employment
Bruce Wallace who disposed of the Pioneer drug store to Byron Hawky left last evening for Boise City to work for a drug firm there. Mrs Wallace also left for Boise Tuesday evening. The will of the late F B Clopton was admitted to probate Wednesday morning, valuing the estate at 65 000 and naming the widow as executrix.
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Boise
Bruce Wallace
Pioneer
Byron Hawky
Boise City
Mra. Wallace
Pendleton Doctor Named Delegate to TB Congress
Dr. W. G. Cole of Pendleton has been appointed by Governor Chamber to serve as a delegate to the International Tuberculosis congress in New York from November 14 to 16. The board of equalization reports few complaints this week and only a few corrections of critical errors were needed.
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Board of Equalization
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Manasse
Kall
Butterick
National Bank of Athena
Adams
T. J, Kirk
F. &. le Grow
GC. Adams
T. J. Kirk
F. 8
LE Grow
D. H. Preston
P. B
Oolbern
Deering
C. A. Barrett
Dell Brothers
Athena
Pambarn Hill
Lane
Barber
Bryan's
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