Sheriff Taylor Denies Shortage In County Accounts
Sheriff Thomas D. Taylor publicly rejects rumors of a $12,000 shortfall, says he already paid the amount due the county treasurer, and asserts no fraud by his office though a full audit is pending. District Attorney Phelps delays comment until investigations finish, likely two weeks.
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Taylor
T. D. Taylor
East Oregonian
Phelps
William Blakley
Blakley
Ng Wall
Davia
Trial records in Oregon federal court reveal timber claim schemes
In Portland the Williamson case features Crook county ranchers and others testifying about timber claim schemes aided by Dr Gesner and others. Witnesses describe land selection, funding to prove up claims, and letters warning of trouble. Separate Salem jury convicts Charles Monte and Harry Wright of first degree murder for aiding the 1901 prison escape.
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Crook County
Williamson
Portland
Np Timber
Biggy
Dr. Gesner
Gesner
Bennett
Adisis
T. B. Neubausen
Prineville
J. W. Burny
Secret Service
Williamson and Geaner
Wilfred J. Crane
Heney
District’ Attorney
Crane
Salem
Charles Monte
Harry Wright
Tracy and
Merrill
Monte
Wright
Rour , Tives
Wright Ias
Irrigation Project Proposed for Prosser Area
Citizens of Prosser Washington hail a federal irrigation plan called the better scheme. It would reclaim about 50 000 acres starting near Prower and stretching to the Columbia River. The project would place most of Benton Countys lands under new development in the vicinity.
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North Yakima
E. W. Ross
Mead
Secretary of the Interior
Reclamation Service
Washington Irrigation Company
Accident seriously injures A Dudley during hay haul tumble
EK A Dudley suffered serious injuries when a hay hauling accident yesterday afternoon caused him to fall from the load, be run over by a low wagon, and dragged along the ground. He sustained back injuries and fractures to two ribs on the left side.
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A. Dudley
Washington's Pen Prison Population and Mills
The Walla Walla Statesman reports 744 prisoners in the state penitentiary, up 17 from last month. Institution expenditures total $6232.66. The jute mill produced 151,450 ancks and 171,900 yards of burlap. the brie mill made 295,800 brick. Items offered include Niagara Buffalo Pitts separator and related equipment with horsepower or steam options.
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State Penitentiary
Walla Walla
Niagara Buffalo Pitts
Richardson
Hodge
C. L. Chamberlain
Athoun
No Action Taken in Martin Case Delays Ruling
No action was taken as Judge Foo failed to receive a reply from Chief Justice Wolverton who was absent from Salera when the message arrived yesterday. The case will rest until the secretary of Judge Ellia can respond.
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East Oregonian
Martin
Foo
Wolverton
Salera
Ellia
Policy Paid Guarantor Collects Woodmen Policy for Bennett Heirs
Kemp guardian of Dora E. Joase J. and Henry F. Bennett through lawyers Peterson Peterson finally collects the $2000 Modern Woodmen policy. Beneficiaries named in the contract with Geo W Bennett, father of the children, once living in Stockton California.
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LM. Kemp
Dora E., Joase J
Henry F. Bennett
Peterson & Peterson
Geo. W. Bennett
Stockton
Cal
Chilren
Portland Demands Hogs Trade Drives Hog Car Train
W. T. Crom returned from Portland with a train of 10 cans of hogs for the Union Packing camp and left for Kearney Nebraska for another trainload of 10 cars. He says hogs are in great demand to Portland per the La Grande Observer.
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W. T. Crom
Portland
Union Packing Camp
Kearney
Neb
la Grande Observer
Dr King’s New Life Pilly Promise Relief
An old ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pilly as a cure for bowel and stomach ailments including pain headaches and biliousness. It claims safety, guarantees relief and promotes purchase at McBride’s drug store for 25c.
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King
McBride
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Tex
Mc Hirkde
Joseph Keeney Pioneer Clerk Dies in Walla Walla
Joseph Keeney longtime Umatilla County clerk and Oregon pioneer died in Walla Walla after a long illness. He served as county clerk in 1878 joining contemporaries in Democratic office terms and later ran a livery business and stage line manager before moving east. He leaves a widow and several children and was a member of Dalton lodge No 4 Knight of Pythias.
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Joseph Keeney
Umatilla County
Oregon
Walla Walla
J. L. Sperry
Keeney
Hailey & Lockwood Stage Company
Boige
Boide
Kelton
Utah
Hailey & Lockwood
Northwestern Stage Company
Salisbury
Pendleton
Garden and Court Streets
Thomas Milarkey
Elgin-Joseph
Datot Lodge No 4
Knights of Pythiny
Koeney
Nunouhong
Fire Engulfs Dacres Hotel in Walla Walla
A major blaze at the Dacres Hotel in Walla Walla at noon July 14 threatens the hotel and surrounding block. Firefighters are hampered by water shortages as investigators seek the cause with heavy property loss anticipated in one of Eastern Washington’s premier hotels.
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Walla Walla
Dacres
Walla Walli
Washington
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Athena
C. A. Barrett & Comp’y
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Dell Brothers
J.urane
Saya Williamson
Tracy
Lewis and Clark Bates
M. W. Smith
Bonda
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