Weston’s Normal letters spark reform debate in Oregon
A Portland letter writer accuses Weston Oregon State Normal School officials of misusing funds and inflating salaries. The report covers adoptions since 1889, secretary Kincaid’s possible involvement, and calls for state investigation amid tough economic times. It lists adoption records from 1889 to 1895 and notes local news on liquor laws, school methods, Arbor Day plans, and teacher examinations.
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Portland Oregonian
Westor
Oregonian
Oregon
Normal School
Weston
Umatilla
Board of
Regenta
Public Schoola
Kincaid
Board of Regents
Irwin
The Asylum Case Ruling by Supreme Court
Supreme Court transmits a decision in the eastern Oregon asylum case reversing the lower court and dismissing complaints. It holds that the cage must be named for the attorney general or district attorney, equity concerns rights and only restrains ministerial duties, with a 32 page opinion by Justice Wolverton and full bench concurrence.
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Supreme Court
Oregon
State Board
Wolverton
Salem
Offie Downe Hero of a School Fire Drill
Offie Downe a drummer boy at a Dodge Street school, under 14, calmed a panic during a fire scare. He retrieved his drum, led 500 pupils in orderly exit through smoke, avoiding tragedy as Principal Allen watched and a crowd cheered. The event showcased trained discipline and swift action by a young hero.
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Offie Downs
Onawa
Offie Downe
Dodgestreet
Allen
Mr. Allen
Ceety
Primary and county conventions eyed for February dates
Local leaders expect both county and state conventions to insert a high tariff plank, protecting imports except kerosene and select products. The state committee meets at Salem on Washington's Birthday as the primaries near February 14 or 15 and the following week for the county convention. A slate of notices covers revival services, grafted ads, and a Boise City steam laundry purchase by N M Perkins and John F Robinson.
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Salem
Washington
N. M. Perkins
John F. Robinson
Pendleton
Boise City
Idaho
Mr. Perkins
Bingham Springs
Jack Robinson
Weaton
Northern Pacific Farmer weekly Northwest agricultural paper
The Northern Pacific Farmer, Portland Oregon, in its twenty first year, is a weekly agricultural paper edited by Frank Lée. It features agricultural reports, horticulture, stock and poultry news, market notes, household items, and more. Subscriptions are offered in advance with a free year of The Press for qualifying readers.
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Northern Pacific Farmer
Portland
Oregon
Northwest
Tts
Frank Lée
Granger
United States
Tuk Paras
Great Northwest Journal
Umatilla Notes On Revivals And Local News
Protracted Methodist meeting yields six conversions and ten additions. Three new scarlet fever cases reported. mild in all. Pastor swaps and former clergyman Sam Driver, now a fugitive sought in several states, last known in Illinois. Miss Josie Henderson visiting Athena. Willis Margh heads to Union district school near Pendleton. Whitman children recovering. Weston folks attend Athena meetings. Mrs. L McMorris and daughter visiting Coronado hotel in San Diego.
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Methodist Church
Stowe
W. H. Hailey
G. ©. Cunninghams
Parsons
Cowden
Sam Driver
Milton
Illinois
M. EB
Athena
Josie Henderson
Willis Margh
Union District
Pendleton
W. A. Whitman
Weston
L. McMorris
Gueets
Coronado Hotel
San Diego
Cal
California
Brief items from local news in the Athena area
Subscriptions urged and local notes summarize several days of fleeting events. Updates include Waterman's improving health, Colburn and others visiting, D Davis returning to Malvern Iowa, Adams resident Watrus in town, and Dr. Campbell conducting dentistry visits. Schools in Dayton Washington closed for diphtheria, Ryan cattle case verdict not guilty, Quill Gerking back from Ukiah, and Chas Foster's death in Pendleton. Oregon items note Mr Hoover's death in Fossil and plans for an opera house lodge. Fruit buds show no expected damage from cold, Mary Woods seeks divorce in Multnomah county.
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Waterman
P.E. Colburn
D. Davis
Malvern
Iowa
L. M. Watrus
Adams
B.C. Campbell
Athena
Marshal Gillis
John Foss
Wort
Thomas Hoover
Fossil
Oregon
Hoover
R. Af P
Milton
Mock marriage scene reaches Victoria after coerced departure
A 14 year old was lured by Wood to leave a good home for Victoria B C with him where a mock marriage occurred. The report notes the incident as part of a broader cautionary Chronicle of events and local admonitions. Meanwhile county officials dispute funding for city stamped envelopes and street news includes a near-drowning incident in Umatilla and local trade endorsements.
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Wood
Victoria, B. C
Walla Walla
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Secretary of State
Martin
Ole Olson Fingard
Ole Olson Johnson
Levina Gobert
B. Hale
Lovina Hale
Louise Clow
J. MM. Watson
Louise Watson
Ruth Baker
H.W. Andrews
Ruth Walter Andrews
Blanche Baker
Pheebe Baker Wright
Rachel Catherine Bellew
Benjamin Warren
Rachael Catherine Warren
Albert Fox
William Murray
Albert Murray
Prudence Elin Westfall
William Roberts
Prudence Hila Roberts
John J. Deitch
Frank Rake
John J. Rake
Melinda M. Butts
C. Moree
Melinda M. Moree
Prudence Elan Roberts
Mra. Reed
Prudence Ella Westfall
Jack Gebhart
Irene Taylor-Freeman
Athopa Public Ac
Mery, Freeman
Ihs
Weston Leader
Ladies’ Home Journal
Robert Rawls
Hollands
Chamberlain
Sanborn
Justice Court
Oakesdale
Riddle
George Strange
Hase
Vanayele
Hollis
Frank Beale
J. Brehm
Hawks
J. W. Smith
Buckingham
Wenatchee
Damon Lodge
K. of P
W. H. Babcock
Eureka Flat
Weston Lodge
Stevens Lodge
Union
Papal County Central Committee
Court House
Hood
Helix
Ayer
Chas. F. Snyder
Bangor
Simmons Liver Regulator
M. Richardson
The
Christian Church
Richardson
Boston
CG. A. Barrett Co
C. & Barnett
Reosiyer
Ion Ab
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Wien
Uebsigne
Tony Ago
Dayton, Waeh
A. J. Crigbe
Mr. Watts
Ryan
Lillie Proebster
M. M. Johns
Ukiah
Chas. W. Foster
Royal Arcanium Orders
Mary Woods
Denver
Colorado
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Odd Fellows
Sarlp
Ythian
RL. N, Richardson
Oremannvr
E, DePeatt
Northern
Pacific
St Pant Minwen
Batath Farge
Grand Parks Aces
Tim Schedule
Perry & Heron
Flashing
Michigan
Pioneer Drug Store
Tate
M. Hasers
Avra Nahe
Fyer
Sare
Demarert
Elygalel
Maderaa Erates
Ian Pve
Delinve Iin
Dengelsts
Teleda
PALO
Riewan & Mar
Winilesaie
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