Renominated officers seek another term in city race
Present city administration gains renewed backing as officers from Mayor Koontz to recorder win unanimous nominations. David Taylor enters as independent candidate by petition, challenging enforcement of laws after years serving the city.
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Koontz
Meyer Koontz
Homer. J. Watts
Mr. Koontz
M. L. Watts
David Taylor
Henry Dell
B. I. Watts
W. P. Littlejohn
George Bannister
C. O. Henry
B. N. Hawke
Nowiestion
Messrs. Dell
Watts
Littlejohn
W. 0. Burke
A. A. Foes
B. B. Riobarda
Taylor
H. H. Gill
Jackson Nelson
Saloon Robbery and Wagon Train Yeggman Detected
A saloon at Adams was robbed during the weeknight, with officers alerted Tuesday morning. A suspected yeggman later rode a mixed train toward Walla Walla, but was arrested after two revolvers and a bottle of booze were found on him. The Adams proprietor identified a missing watch, and the man was jailed in Pendleton before transfer. Also, Mike Donnelly, a prisoner who escaped at Walin Walls, was recaptured in Everett and sent back to serve his life term for murder.
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Adams
Walla Wal
Taylor
Adama
Pendletoo Yeater
Sofsr Atheon
Mike Donnelly
Wallin Walls
Everett
J. J. Stevens
Dancers Terrified by Wild West Style Shooting Party
Two farm laborers Lou Osper and Jack Murdock shot at a dancing party hosted by Ernest Ghormley in Juniper. No one injured. A warrant for the disturbances was issued amid claims that a schoolteacher sparked the conflict. The attackers later returned with rifles and a shotgun, threatening others before riding off. Executors Koontz and Jack pursue two notes in a separate civil action.
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Oregonigo
Lou Osper
Jack Murdock
Ernest Ghornley
Janiper
John Barleycorn
Ghormley
Bow
Ty Mardock
William Doring
Oregon’s reclamation funds and the big rabbit drive
The piece discusses Oregon’s share of reclamation funds, arguing it has received only a third of its equitable benefits while asserting additional federal action is needed to complete projects and fairly distribute lands. It notes that $4,277,221 has been returned to the state and mentions a large rabbit drive near Madras with 200 participants resulting in about 4000 rabbits killed, including ten visitors from Portland.
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Oregon
of Lands
Lane
Congress
Madras
Portland
Crux of Income Tax Requirement
A Portland Oregon notice from Milton A. Miller Collector of Internal Revenue warns a tax deadline is near. It details penalties for late returns, exemptions, payment methods, and who must file, with contact for more information. Separately a Baker city report notes a dog with rabies scare prompting a muzzled dog order and a burning of gambling paraphernalia by militiamen after seizures.
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Milton A. Miller
Internal Revenue
Mr. Miller
Drcolar
Teacy Tank
Portland
Oregon
Pattnorships
Ue South
M. A. Miller
Caledonian Picnic Scheduled in Athena May 29 30
Umatilla County Caledonian Society lists plans for its annual picnic and reunion in Athena on May 29 and 30 at City Park. Committees cover finance program groves concessions sport badges entertainment and publicity. A separate note reports Walla Walla Sunday closing campaign for cigar stores and moving picture shows sparked by evangelist W J Bolgin, with responses from Jobo H McDoi and Y M C A luncheon speakers.
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J. D. Plamondon
Homer I. Watts
W. S. Ferguson
Umatilla
Athena
Plamondon
H. J. Watts
B. Koonts
B. McHwen
H. A. Barratt
A. M. Meldrum
Fergotion
B. B. Richards
W. E. Potte
A. M. Johnson
Sportea
W. R. Taylor
B. N. Hawks
Ralph McEwen
Badgea
Duen
A. B. McEwen
B. Juwice
J. BE
Froome
J. R
Ferguson
Dayce
McIntyre
Advertising
W. Ee, Potte, Jr
Walla Walla
W. J. Bolgin
Bulgin
Conlog
Sloan Seeks State Senate Nomination in Stanfield
Prank Sloan of Stanfield announces intent to run as a Republican for State Senate to succeed J. O. Burgess, who declines re election. The Stanfield Standard previously published Sloan's campaign entry and he confirms willingness to be a candidate.
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Sloan
Prank Sloan
Stanfield
J. O. Burgess
Stanfield Standard
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