Oregon normal schools face criticism and support voiced
The Pendleton Tribune relays Senator O J Smith and Senator Cole arguments over normal schools costs and value. Smith says state funding was cut harming education, noting per pupil costs around 90 dollars yearly versus 150 at the university. Weston students urge continued support while Eastern Oregon delegates debate budget adequacy and access for rural teachers.
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Cole
Costa
Senator Smith
Pendleton
Oregon
Smith
Dole
Pendleton ‘Tribune
Weston Normal
Senator Cole
Pendleton Tribune
East Oregonian
Benator Smith
O. J. Smith
Senate
Marriage Certificate Scheme Reaches Pendleton Leader
Portland Journal reports H R Grost of Pendleton sought willing brokers to file and certify ready to wear marriage certificates. A letter asking for sealed handling was found in Justice Bell’s waste paper basket, but Bell refused to respond.
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H. R. Grost
Pendleton
Portland Journal
Grost
Hhis
Juatica Bell
Pendleton, Or
Justice of the Peace
Portland
Avawer
Groat
Pendieton
Joxuus Bell
Ouge
Walters Reception and Death Notice in Town Journal
Walters reception by Mr and Mrs John CG after returning from California featured a Sand Hollow Tin Can Orchestra serenade. An infant daughter of Dr and Mrs Heislay died of diphtheria in the city, with burial the same day. Mrs Hoikley contracted diphtheria. her condition is unknown. The Athena friends are asked to sympathize.
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Werende
Mia Heislay
Bory
Athena
No Session Now and Eastern Oregon Legislature
Representative Barrett returned from Salem Tuesday and believes Eastern Oregon fared well in the legislature aside from issues with normal schools. He authored the portage road extension bill and notes no immediate need for an extra session, though a correction of errors could occur without one. A funding dispute over fire protection for the main insane asylum building led to stalled bills and a potential $850,964 cost if not resolved. Davis-Kasor broadens East Coast imports as their ware section expands with new China and glassware, inviting locals to visit their store.
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Senator Smith
Representative Barrett
Barrett
Oregon
Portage Road
Weston
Eastern Oregon State Normal School
Schoe
State of Oregon
Eastern
Oregon State Normal School
Baker
Clackamas
Gilliam
Harney
Marion
Polt
Sherman
Umatilla
Wallowa
Crook
Douglas
Grant
Malhour
Morrow
Tillamook
Union
Wasco
Salem
Eastern Oregon
Senate
House
Borebrake
Burrell
Lovacs
Bowerman
Chicago
New York
Davia Kaser Co
Davis-Kasor
Northwest
Wrestling bout leads to knife threat at aughtin Grant's saloon
In Athena near beer joint, Andrew Picard sues for $20 and Hugh Taylor for $10 amid a melee over a wrestling bout. Witnesses describe Picard's pants torn and a knife shown. Taylor accused of striking Grant and kicking Picard. Court evidence includes the knife Mose Taylor produced, with testimonies from Grant Petit and D C McIntyre.
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Picard
Gerald Kilgore
Mose Taylor
Taylor
Hugh
Moses Taylor
Grant
Hugh Taylor
Bhelplev
Marshal Gholson
D. O. McTntyre
Picards Rovous
Walla Walla Pioneer Gilliam Dies After Illness
Walla Walla mourns W. 8. Gilliam a prominent settler and former territorial legislator who helped establish early Northwest history. The longtime figure, once sheriff and juryman, died at his home after weeks of illness. Also reports note cold damaged peach trees in Dayton, with prospects for a strong apple harvest in Touchot Valley, possibly 15000 boxes of first grade apples.
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Walla Walla
Gilliam
Northwest
Walla Walls
Territorial Legisla of
Washington
Gennd Jary
Walla Walla County
Dayton
Touchot
Summerville Men Arrested on Gambling Charges
Summerville saw eighteen men taken into custody Saturday amid a wave of indictments from the recent grand jury which returned 59 counts last week. Officials report several suspects fled the area during the interim while warrants were issued and served.
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Summerville
Resent Grand Jury
Coveral
Wain Street improvement sparks block painting surge
A wave of renovations sweeps Wain Street as storefronts from the Post building to Mongrove Mercantile get fresh fronts. Sign removals and reattachments spread, and a proposed $150,000 to $200,000 combined church and high rise hotel aims to reshape Lincoln Street and Second Avenue in Spokane. Fourteen horses die and two more are ill near Juniper, prompting veterinary calls as cleanup and repairs continue.
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Han
Aso Street
Post
Barrett
Lillie Miller
Barrett Hardware
Taggart Grocery
Dell Bros
Mongrove Mercantily Company
Miller's Barnoes Shop
Henry Darrett
Sigan
Thenfcation
Henry Keon
Kidder
First
Lincoln Street
Second Avenue
Spokane
Washington
William Mill
H. C. Pinkerton
Poodleton Tribune
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Cecile Boyd
Royal F
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Z. May Meighen
Ira Staggs
Ada Bly
Fred M. Huffman
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Weato
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Hermiston
Dell Brothers
Pendleton Man
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Andrew Picard
Recorder's Court
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Hobo
Jerry King
Straud
Clark Nelson
Dickson
Fred Hartwon
Tracy Baker
Henry Collins
Roy Alexander
Hartman
Carl Leonard
Nelson
Strand
King and Potter
Ta Grande
John Campbell
Grand Ronde Lumber Company
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Hilgard
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