Not Guilty: Jory Clears Slayer of Holy Roller Crestfield
In Seattle a jury acquits George Mitchell of murder in the Crestfield case after a trial that lasted about an hour and 85 minutes. The audience applauded as the verdict was read and Mitchell, discharged, thanked jurors and said he had no regrets for acting to protect his family. He planned to return to work in Portland, resuming his mill position.
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Seattle
George Mitchell
Holy Roller
Crestfield
Mitchell
Portland
Moon Eclipse Seen by Athenians at Dawn
The article notes a total lunar eclipse beginning early August 4 with visible darkening around 8 am for residents of Athens, as predicted by World observers. It highlights the chance for local skywatchers to view the event if awake at dawn.
Eclipse Timings and Local News From Athena Almanac
The almanac notes a total lunar eclipse on August 4 visible mainly along the western U.S. with begin times in San Francisco and Athena, plus a partial solar eclipse on August 19 visible in the northwest. It also highlights Dag Ball, a tall paper salesman from Blake McFall Qo., famed for aiding Heppner flood rescue and now selling papers in Athena.
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North America
United States
San Francisco
Athena
Heppner
Dag
Blake McFall
Ankeny Man Defeated in Walla Walla Mayor Election
George H. Kellough defeated Mayor Gilbert Hunt by 56 votes to win the mayorship of Walla Walla. Alvin Brown was re elected chief of police by 809 over Jacob Kauffman. J B Wilson won city surveyor by 148, Bert Thomas beat J C Mack for health officer by 4. No party tickets. council seats and other city posts listed. post election revelry reported.
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George H. Kellough
Walla Walla
Gilbert Hunt
Alvin Brown
Jacob Kauffman
J. B. Wilson
L. W. Leoler
Bert Thomas
J.c.mack
A. B. Braden
J. G. Bridgen
J. A. Danham
Rugene Tuusick
Robert G. Parks
James K. Huffman
H. H. Crampton
Henry
Blandford
T.D
T.D. 8. Hart; City Assemer
Walter L. Cadman
City
Sexton
Pardon Bently
Hurt
Algo Kauffman
Kellough
Berries Fall at Ely and Scott’s Grocery
A Wednesday incident at Ely and Scott’s grocery caused a crate of raspberries to spill as a shopper juggling a box dropped it. The fall did not affect prices and drew attention as a momentary display and draw for the store.
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Ely & Scott's
Ely
Walla Walla Census Reports Growth In School Children
The school census shows 8626 children and 4600 residents under 21 in Walla Walla. The population totals 21 105, reflecting a substantial increase from prior figures.
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Walla Walla
Alin Walla
Portland Plans to Raise Saloon Licenses to 1200 Per Year
Initia tive One Hundred proposes radical liquor reforms in Portland. McKenna backed a measure to submit to voters at the next election a 1200 yearly license, Sunday bans, late night curfew, barroom only sales, and a 25 quarterly fee. The plan aims to curb liquor traffic after city council’s refusal to raise licenses.
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Protland
Fravers
McKenna
Saloons in neighborhoods face changes under initiative plan
The document notes a proposed ordinance by Councilman Willa raising annual licenses from 500 to 1000, and an indefinite postponement. Citizens reportedly demand reform, with Initiative One Hundred likely to gain support, especially among residents opposing nearby saloons.
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Willa
Fort Walla Walla Under Threat From Army Plan
A Washington D C special to the Oregonian says the general staff intends to buy American Lake camp near Tacoma for a brigade post once appropriation is secured. The move could lead to abandoning Fort Wright and Forts Walla Walla, with nothing definite yet decided.
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Cies
Walla Walla
Fort Walla Walla
Washington D. C
Oregonian
Taft
American Lake
Oonar Tacoma
Vongraxe
Vancouver Barracks
Fort Wright
Walls Walla
Commercial Stable Sold to Weston Firm in Athena
Negotiations for the Commercial Livery Stable ended with the sale to McBride and Stamper for Weston. The buyer will take possession Saturday night and run the Weston Livery stable with Harry McBride in charge and Henry Jamper overseeing operations. The sale follows four years of service by John and William King, who will farm, leasing wheat land on the Umatilla Indian reservation.
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McBride & Stamper
Weston
Frm
Harry McBride
Honry Jamper
McBride
John
William King
Athena
Umatilla
Pin Lodged in Girl Convict at Penitentiary
Myrtle Tipton, a convict at the penitentiary, has a pin lodged in her esophagus causing severe illness and inability to swallow. Prison physician Dr Lave warned an operation may be needed if the pin cannot be removed today. Tipton, once famous for stealing a team at Fall, was serving a two year term.
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Penitentiary
Myrtle Tipton
Bulletin
Lave
Palouse
Prine
Heat Strain Hits Local Farmer Near Thorn Hallow
Frank Holdman, a farmer opposite Thorn Hallow, suffered a heat illness while working near the Meld. He was transported to Pendleton for medical care and recovered quickly.
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Frank Holdman
Thorn Hallow
Pendleton
Wilt Farm Again Runaway Planting Returns to Spokane
W Planting who for two years conducted business at Spokane has again returned to Uma rilla county and plans to settle on a ranch near Heix, signaling a renewed venture in the region.
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W. Planting
Spokane
Umarilla County
Heix
Bradley Becomes County Treasurer After Sommerville Steps Down
The Fendleton Tribune reports that Geo. W. Brad’s band arrives and is siled as tidy misprint. Mr Sommerville leaves the county treasurer’s office and Mr Bradley takes control of the financial side of the county.
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Geo. W. Brad[tex
Sommerville
Bradley
Fendleton Tribune
Tree of Lewis and Clark Relic Found Near Lewiston
Mrs H H Hill returned home from Lewiston after weeks with relatives in Idaho. Frank Parkyn, linked to the Nez Perces, guided a search that uncovered a huge fir tree felled by the Lewis and Clark expedition, from which a canoe was carved and used on the Snake and Columbia rivers. The ancient relic now resides in Lewiston, preserving a notable frontier tale.
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H. H. Hill
Lewiston
Idaho
Frank Parkyn
Hill
Clearwater River
Lewis & Clark
Snake
Columbia
Parkyn
Nox Per
Portland
Lewinton
Lewin & Clark
Milton Plans Preliminary Survey for Traction Link
Mil ton leaders led by banker A M Hinm push a preliminary survey to connect Milton with the Walla Walla and Columbia Traction line. The city offers terminal grounds and a right of way to the interurban. An engineer departs for Milton as work on the main line advances between Dayton and Wallula.
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Walla Walla & Columbia Traction
Milton
A. M. Hinm
Walla Walla & Columbia Traction Company
Toain
Dayton
Wal-lula
Porde
Columbia River
New Saloon License Sought in Athena Area
A fourth stock of wet goods plans to seek a license to sell liquor in Athena. The applicants will operate in the former Star Saloon building where Sam Booker previously conducted business. They intend to wall liquor subject to approval.
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Athena
Jonas & Conton
Sam Booker
Star
Columbia River District Conference and Fair Plans
The Columbia River district of the M. By Uburoh will hold its annual conference in North Yakima on September 5. Evans, Presiding elder of this city’s Methodist church, will attend. Pendleton Commercial Association aims to host the Ullamtilla Morrow County district fair with $1500 appropriation from the late session of the legislature, planned for Pendleton in the fall.
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Anual
Columbia River District
Uburoh
North Yakima
Waah
Fev. Evans
Methodintil
Pendleton Commercial Association
Umatilla-Morrow County
Pendleton
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Butterick
National Bank of Athena Capital
Officurs
J. G. Adams
J. J. Kirk
H.C. Adams
T. J. Kirk
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LE Grow
D. H. Preston
P. EL Culbern
Mtghel
Jory
Slayer of “Holy Roller
Phenix
Deering
C. A. Barrett
Dell Brothers
Oregon
Ankeny Man
Washington
Lewis & Clarke
Indian
Wilton
Columbia River Conference
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