Death by own action shocks Athens area
Ayres a farm hand employed by David Stone at the Stone place west of Athens died by his own action Tuesday. Found hanging in the barn, Ayres left a incoherent note to Stone and letters to Adams, Inman, and Richardson. Indications point to deliberate suicide. funeral held Wednesday at 2:40 led by Rev. Burton, burial in Athens Cemetery.
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Ayres
David Stone
Stone Place
Athens
Stone
Btone
Pendleton
Miller
Aytes
Mr. Stone
Peter Inman
Pontmanter Richardson
Adams
Mr. Stata
Rand
Rattlesnake
Buylore
Sinter
Couch
Burton
Athena
Oregon bill targets hiring farm help abuses
A proposed Oregon law aims to punish employers who accept wage or advance payments and then refuse to perform labor or misrepresent wages and working conditions. It covers advances, transportation costs, and other values, with penalties for misrepresentation and noncompliance.
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J. W. Brewer
C. A
Oregon
Brewer
Pheri
Local Gun Club Adds New Equipment at Pacific Grounds
A community gun club expanded its setup with a newly purchased beach site, new ads, and permanent equipment installed on the grounds near Pacific Railway Old service road. The organization aims to promote rifle and target shooting and welcomes members to join the club’s activities. A death note mentions Mrs. Wartman, who passed away after heart trouble, leaving a daughter and two sons.
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Ite
Resume of Work of Oregon Legislature Sees Bond Bill Passage
The Oregon Legislature, beset by unfinished business after a four day session, extended the term to clear priorities. A $10 million road bond bill with an emergency clause awaits the governor, funding the Pacific Highway and Columbia River routes, financed by auto licenses and open bids. Senate salary hikes faced strong opposition, while the House rejected the capital punishment bill. The storms of debate reflected tensions over pay and policy as sessions adjourned with large tasks left incomplete.
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Salem
Senate
Weston
Wéxpton
Oragon
California
Portland
Columbia River
Astoria
Dalles
Te Harbour
Highway Department
Atete
Timon
Thompson
Oregon Senate Passes Home Rule Measures and Military Edict
The Oregon Senate advanced a slate of measures including a bill to grant local initiative and referendum powers, creation of county offices, and a constitutional amendment to create a lieutenant governor. A universal military training bill for high schools was approved, with mandatory three hours weekly training, and a farmer road tax plan aiming to raise about 1 million dollars yearly for county matching projects. The House also backed labeling requiring Oregon origin on private brands and other legislative brevities including licenses on oleomargarine and juror reform efforts.
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Nickolvon
Senate
Leutenat
Govenor
Tix
Washington
High Schoola and Colleges of
Oregon
Hurley
Mathour County
Martin
Thi Atato
Beotlon
Ore
Oréjpon
Eordimg
Board of County
Ilowers
Mater Ol Ad
Public Service Commission
Woaterlund
Bull
Wenterlind
Anay
Herving
Buston
Crawford
Banks
Houe
Farmers in Best Financial Shape in Recent Years
Report from the Federal Reserve notes better farmer finances across the country amid strong crop prospects. Excellent outlook cited for wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, hay and tobacco. government projects large yields and wealth gains.
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Ranont
Fedeeutteyurve Lnrd
Wanhe Inaton
Uli
Fedarut
Tirmertx
Floults
California
Pacific Coast
Letters From Our Lads Over There During War Time
A wartime correspondence from the Ordnance Detachment 148th F. A. Tan describing money troubles and missed Christmas boxes, plus updates on leave chances, weather, and a note about comrades in their regiment. It also lists children’s books added to the Athen branch library and various titles gathered for youth reading.
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Ordnance Detachment
148Th F. A. Tan
Tauro
Cocarving Mall
Ireland
London
Scotland
Livut
Sale
Athen
Alten, Industria
Studiea
Europe
Beard
Borla
Burrougha
Squirrel
Carter
North America
Chandler
Habito
California
Pants
Coffin
Collin
Ceoighton
United States
Hoxie
Huntington
Sunny Skiee
Lansing
Gaoaing
Patrione
Long
Luthelmus
Story
McMurray
Tyne Studien Vrom
Stovien
Jacob
Boyn
Irl
Nivor
Grom Nanion
Nationy
Moderny
Parkmat
Hivalt
America
Penttie
Halgran
Perry
al Jireon
Egypt
Ever
Juster
St. Bhy
Scott
Scudder
George Washington
Seton
Krag
Johnny Howe
Shaw
Skinner Nursery
Landay Slotion
Wood
Anton
Norris Tied Into Him By Lyceum Rouse Meeting
Charlee Ivurrin impersonated the editor yesterday in 61 words in a clash at a lyceum gathering. With the editor absent, Chas read Wilson’s Borton speech as the Lyceum Man arrived and praised the speech, but he opposed harsh coercion and argued for less forceful means to enforce peace.
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Charlee Ivurrin
Yanterday
Lyceum
Chas
Wilson
Borton
Nozrie
Foroibion
Bin
Wounded knee at farm home near town
A warloun injury occurred Wednesday when knee contact with a chopper caused severe flesh laceration. Dr Sharp treated the wound and Banney, a player with the Preston-Chatter club, will travel to Spokane next week for recovery and medical follow up.
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Sterling Farris
Mountain Store Keeper Murdered on Lineton Mountain
Omar Olinger keeper of a small store on Lineton mountain was killed Wednesday afternoon after a quarrel with a beardless 38 year old man named Samuels. The killer fled, dragged the body through snow, and fled to Pendleton. Police recovered items from the assailant including pocket knives and about $5 to $16 in change. Sheriff Taylor traced the suspect to Milton and Pendleton, with the case tied to a prior killing in the region.
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Omar Olinger
Lineton Mountain
Harry Bamvelu
Onry Samuels
Milton
Samuels
Olinger
Stark Brother
Kamuela Auya
Ollnger
Rifn
Sr. Sprague
Sincera Ware
Shuelit ‘Taylor
Young Samuela
Suepleton
Niger
Bethan
Befan
Pluon
Jnoon
Charlen Petrie
Frank Fletcher Wome
Olinger Brothers
Patelo
Names of Ten More French Orphans Received
A listing notes ten additional French orphans placed for adoption, naming youths and associated identification numbers. It mentions Mrs. Le Grow coordinating support, a broader appeal for contributors to sponsor a child for a year or longer, and specifies the adoption program involving the department Balne Inferieure in France. It also cites several individual names with dates and locations and references a Methodist church event next Sunday to publicize the effort.
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le Grow
Athens
Balne Inferieure
France
Lucien Langley
Bay
He Lamoine
Botteville
Lablind
Bey
Martin
Ten Wy
Rone Ler
Rue de In Terrouko Fo
Tbnos
Alleg Ata Ihe
Guy Oimuna Bo
Rouen
Loule -Jauguge
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House
Lonilan Wemndard
Ametica
Achota
Federal Reserve Board
Appalle
Dalogoom
Ann
Norris
Lo Te Banney
Spokane
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