Wilson vetoes big money bill over emergency clause
Governor West disapproved H B No 628 arguing the general appropriation bill carries items without emergency need and hampers taxpayers. He urged smaller classified appropriations and returned the bill for further consideration, noting salaries and expenses totaling about 1 25 million plus several large items. Wilson signals focus on currency reform tariff revision and citizen ship bills at the April extra session.
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West
Hoe
Portege
State Board of Horticulture
Elent Wilson
Tellowe
Mr. Wilson
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
W. Jefferzoss Davia
Robert Hudspeth
New Jersey
San Francisco
Wilson
New Jersey Commission
San Diego Exposition
Cchairman Hoijspeth
Supreme Court Upholds Mann White Slave Act Across States
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Mann anti white slavery act constitutional, denying appeals by hundreds of convicted individuals. The decision hinges on federal authority to regulate interstate transportation of women and girls for immoral purposes, marking a key test in the national white slave crackdown. Also reported were a fatal auto wreck of James H. McHaley, bank official, and a LaMar District school report noting students and teachers with names and achievements.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Eighth Grade Debate Draws Strong Support From Athena and Weston
The eighth grade debate last Friday between Athena and Weston schools drew strong interest with the question Should the United States return to the Philippines. The affirmative team led by Roy Zerba Arnold Koepke Edna McAlexander Hope McPherrin and Pauline Myrick defeated Weston’s Cornelia Johnson Myrtle Hyatt Lowell Dances Viola Brown and Ethel Love. Cornelia Johnson was singled out as the star for the negative, earning high praise for her defense. Judges included G H Bishop and Reverends Meldrum Helmick. A second debate is planned next month at Weston.
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Weston
Cchool
United States
Athena School
Cluss
Roy Zerbe
Arnold Koepke
Edna McAlexander
Hope McPherrin
Pauline Myrick
Weston School
Cornelia Johnson
Myrtle Hyatt
Lowell Dances
Viola Brown
Ethel Love
Ottal
Roy Zerba
Athena
G. H. Bishop
Meldrum
Helmick
Eden McAlexander
Cornelia Johoein
Miss Moseus
Mist Partridge
Supreme Court voids Yakima land grant to railroad
The Supreme Court upheld a Ninth Circuit ruling canceling patents to 203000 acres near the Yakima reservation in Washington. The Schwartz survey error and misplatted lands led to the government reclaiming the land from Northern Pacific and homesteaders. Washington state intervened to protect its claim.
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Northern Pacific
Supreme Court
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yakima
Cascade Mountains
Geological Survey
Schwartz
State of Washington
Caledonian Piging on May 23 and 24
The Umatilla County Caledonian Society picnic will be held in Athena City Park on Friday and Saturday May 23 and 24. A recorded committee list names program finance reception sports grounds and more as locals look forward to two days of Scottish clan gatherings and entertainment.
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Umatilla County Caledonian Society
Athena
H. A. Barrett
BN. Hawke
Potts
J. D. Plamondev
Koont
A. B. Molwee
J. E. Froome
A. M. Meldrum
G. H. Bishop
Charlen Betts
Fred Koonts
W. R. Taylor
A. H. McIntyre
LaGrow
B. B. Richards
A. M. Johnson
M. L. Watts
Charley Shaplish Dead One of Umatilla’s Oldest Tudiane
Charley Shaplish known as Cactor Whirlwind, a renowned Umatilla Tudiane elder, died at his home near Cayoas Wednesday afternoon. He was about ninety years old, with death attributed to old age.
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Charley Shaplint
Cactor Whirlwind
Umatilla
Cayoas
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Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
Oregon
D. H. Mansfield
Main Street
Dell Brothers
West Forge
SNAP
Weston Normal
Oregon State Normal School
Barrett
Senate
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James H. McHaley
First National Bank of Heppner
Mra
Molia
John Burgoyne
Lexington
McHaley
LaMar
Carl Johson
Floyd Gorpotan
Emerel Duncan
Freddie Johnson
Helen Johnson
Lela Schubert
Lola Key
Vergie Kay
Lillian Downs-Dobeau
Woodrow
U. 6
Charley Shaplish
Parcel Post
Musgrove Mercantile Co
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