Athena City Election Gossip Sparks Open Issues
Local chatter hints at no slate on upcoming race with several live issues. Mentions opening Current Street to improve traffic flow and reduce Main Street congestion. Also notes interest in street improvements, hydrant upgrades, tree removal on Main Street, and a crowded mayoral council ticket. Weather note follows with a warm chinook wind and impending flood risk from snowmelt.
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Dave Taylor
Acrosa
Main
Athena
Storm King Grip Fogs Inland Empire Snowbound
The Inland Empire endures a week under the Storm King with snow depths from ten inches to three feet across the inter-mountain region. The Columbia River freezes at The Dalles allowing safe ice crossings while Portland, Mosoboola and Newport report record cold. Athena records twenty three degrees below and eighteen below zero with twelve inches of new snow that has compacted. trains run late as the ground freezes about three inches and frost hopes rise.
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Inland Empire
Columbia River
Dalles
Portland
Athena
Sumpter Townsite Sold To Farm Irrigation Concern
The Sumpter Townsite Company transfers 550 acres to Sumpter Land Company led by Frank Ballie John L Band and H M Allen. The new firm plans irrigation and farming, signaling Sumpter's shift from mining to agriculture amid scarce ore. Also noted are harsh conditions on area reservations with starving cattle and a local ballplayer from Seattle. A horse thief, Harry Braoven, is jailed in Pendleton after being captured in Union County.
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Timothy
Sumpter
McIntosh
British Columbia
Gen. C.8. Warren
Butte
Mont
W. A. Calder
Baker City
Sumpter Land Company
Frank 8. Ballie
Columbia
John L. Band
H. M. Allen
Geneater
Ed. Kidder
Walt
East Oregonian
Nate Raines
Todiana
Strawatacka
Rendle
Uoastel
Harry Braoven
Union County
Pendleton
Taylor
Branwen
Gondman Ranch
Oregon Senate Showdown and Secret Pledges
Developments in Oregon politics reveal a plan to defeat Governor Chamberlain by delaying the election and forcing the matter to the next legislature. Two approaches include pressuring lawmakers to break pledges and withholding support unless Chamberlain renounces a prearranged aid to a Republican successor. Governor Chamberlain refuses to pledge, while the House moves to review veto messages to undermine anti plebiscite efforts.
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Oregon
Senaor
Chamberlain
United States
Benson
Ocanner
Portland
Oregonian
Fulton
House
Applegate
Douglas County
Saya
Pipes Explode Wounding Woman On Farm
Mrs Frank Jackson suffered severe burns to the eyes neck and arm when kitchen range exploded from frozen water pipes on a west farm. Husband Mr Jackson rushed in found kitchen wrecked lamp shattered and ashes burned. Dr Sharp treated injuries and family moved to nearby house.
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Frank Jackson
Indy
Kitcban
Hermiston Fire Blasts Pantries. Rival Water Board Feud Flares
A pipe explosion shattered window panes and toppled Mrs. Herrick who was near the stove, but she escaped serious injury. Hermiston reports show a political clash as William H. Skinner and Fred A. Yates contend for the Umatilla River Water Users' association directorate, with court action likely.
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Hermiston
William H. Skinner
Fred A. Yates
Umatilla
Fruit Growers Brace for Frost Damage Predictions
The Walla Walla Union reports fruit growers harshly assess frost damage from a severe cold spell. Opinions vary on peach and cherry crops with forecasts ranging from minimal to significant harm, depending on how long subzero temperatures persist and how snow shields trees.
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Walla Walla
A Way Up Bi Company At Athena Opera House
The Big Band Show led by veteran J. L. Lewis and a 20 member troupe performs at the Athena Opera House on Wednesday January 20. The company promises lively entertainment with a humorous plot in Si Plookard featuring J. O. Lewin John L. Mack and other performers. Adults 25 cents Children 25 cents. Moscow fights near beer and Taft elected are noted in brief items followed by North Yakima division railroad plans.
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Pilot Rock
Athena
Pena
Ralley-west
Mercury
J. ©. Lewis
Athena Opera House
Gomes Guarateed
Walla Walla
John L. Mack
Herbert N. Capps
Will Hartwell
Garland Toomer
Lou W. Hatcard
D. Ed. Langdon
Arthur Fitzpatrick
Hartt
Blanche Bowers
Edith Yomer
Jittle
Arietta Lewin
Marion Lewis
Price
Umatilla County Bar backs judge salary raise
The Umatilla County Bar Association adopts a resolution to increase the Circuit Judge of Umatilla-Monon county district salary from 1000 to 4000 dollars per year. It will be sent to the legislature and is expected to gain favorable consideration.
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Raine
Umatilla
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McArthur
J. W. Boddy
Main ST
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Willie Fortier
Seattle
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Willie
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Temperance League
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Sherman
North Yakima
North Coast Railroad
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