Teeth to Tell Tale Identifies Body of Missing Broker
The body pulled from the Columbia River near Cold Springs, believed to be Curt Pleas, a Bellingham grain broker who vanished last January, may be exhumed from Olney cemetery for dental testing. Coroner Folsom awaits Easton, receiver of Pleas Grain and Hay, to authorize the examination and funding.
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Columbia River
Cold Springs
Olney
Curt Pless
Bellingham
Folsom
J. L. Easton
Pleas Grain and Hay Company
Pleas
Easton
Held for Serious Crime in Pendleton Case
W A Bannister aged 22 was arrested in Athena by Sheriff Taylor and jailed in Pendleton awaiting an Alturas California officer. Charges include seduction possibly changing to manslaughter. girl may die soon after alleged involvement in a criminal operation.
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W. A. Bannister
Athena
Taylor
Pendleton
Altqras
California
East Oregonian
Doctors Remove Skull Fragment in West WA Surgery
A three by one inch skull piece was extracted in a successful operation by Dr. Cropp of Walla Walla and Dr. Corpe of Weston. The patient, Mr. Gerking, suffered an old head injury from a double-bitted axe nine years ago and has since endured epileptical attacks, but is now expected to fully recover.
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Cropp
Walla Walla
Corpe
Weston
Gerking
Four Round Over in horse stealing case at prelim hearing
Clarence Morse and three companions Harry Morse Sam Pambora and Roy Ellsworth bound over in $1000 bail each to appear before the Grand Jury. Charged with larceny of a mare and a gelding from the rage belonging to Will Jamieson and John Thompson. DA Phelps and Roy Raley on defense.
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Clarence Morse
Harry
Sam Pambora
Roy Ellsworth
Justice Richards
Will Jamieson
John Thompson
Phelps
Roy Raley
Epworth League Convention Faces Call to Reforms
At the Seattle national convention the Epworth League debated whether bishops should control affairs and whether aging leaders must yield to younger members. Big attendance but few youths among delegates. a general push to reorganize to revive the founders' aim of a vibrant young people's society. Leaders Quayle and Randays vow to return the league to its roots.
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Seattle
Epworth League
League
Great Armory Hall
Gray Baite
League of the M. R. Church
United States
William A. Quayle
Edwin M. Randays
Black Pine Pulp Proves Feasible for Oregon Mills
Discovery shows central Oregon black pine wood can yield a high grade white pulp. Bend researchers J N Hunter and J B Sawhill sent samples to Lebanon pulp mill, reporting superior whiteness and manufacturability. If confirmed, this could shift Oregon’s timber use away from white pine balm and cottonwood as supplies dwindle. Indian School Prosperous: Chemawa Indian School reports its best year in a decade with 775 students and strong attendance. Potato acreage in Oregon and eastern Washington doubles, aided by higher prices and fallowed wheat being replanted with potatoes.
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Oregon
J. N. Hunter
J. B. Sawhill
Bend
Lebanon
Washington
Portland cattle market seeks better stock as prices lag
Market reports say buyers demand a higher grade of livestock but are not getting encouragement from raisers and shippers. 80 a nions are scarce for finer stock while arrivals remain discouraging. Prices for quality cattle hover around 5.15 dollars in best cases, with most recent lots only reaching about 4.05 to 4.75 dollars. Killers tire of current offerings and plan steps to improve future arrivals.
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Portland
Tuyers
Tuvera
Weed Dries Cows Mad in Columbus County? Livestock Deaths Grip Northwest
John A. Todd of Portland, vice president of the National Livestock Insurance association, says deaths among livestock in Walla Walla and Columbia counties are higher than in similar Northwest areas. He cites poisonous weeds as the likely cause, with horses most affected, and notes many insured animals have died while farmers seek a remedy.
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John A. Todd
Portland
National Livestock Insurance Association
Dayton
Walla Walla
Columbia Counties
Northwest
Todd
Columbia County
Washington
Columbia
OG. K. Bowman
Brown Brothers
J. H. McAinley
Columbian County
Petition and council turmoil fuel mass meeting
A mass meeting centers on a two month old petition demanding mayor and council resignation after its rejection. The affair includes a staged swap between Mayor Law and Councilman J A Dalton to derail the petitioners and mentions Farmer's Warehouses and recent hiring of Will Morrison from Arlington to manage Helix, Stanton and Vanoyole.
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Yacancica
Law
J. A. Dalton
Farmer's Warehouses
Will Morrison
Arlington
Farmers’ Mutual
Helix, Stanton and Vanoyole
Prunes At Milton Show Promising Prospect
Despite early indications of failure the prune crop on three and one half acres owned by Mrs. N. Morris two miles north of Milton now looks set for a large financial realization this year.
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Milton
N. 4
Morris
Methodist Pastor Weds Athena Widow Nancy Smith
The Rev. Charles W. Geiszler of the local Methodist Episcopal Church and Mrs Nancy Smith, widow of John L. Smith, were quietly married in Pendleton on Tuesday. The ceremony, performed by Dr Bord, followed a surprise announcement and was celebrated with a community charivari later that night. The couple are residing at the Pendleton parsonage.
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Pendleton
Charles W. Geiszler
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nancy Smith
John L. Smith
Athena
Ur. I
Bord
Geinzler
Goisulor
Gceepel
Ossiainnos
Labor Scarce Hayloads Walla Walla Contractors Hit
Walla Walla faces a labor shortage amid a strong harvest and busy building season. Rich and Harris Construction reports insufficient crews for 40 men in morning shifts, thinning to about 30 by night. Other firms share the difficulty while harvest work and street projects push demand for workers.
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Walla Walla
Aboat Fo
Case
Rich and Hurria Construction Company
Evangelical Church welcomes T. H. Hundawker to preach
The Christian Church announces the arrival of T. H. Hundawker of Davenport Washington to preach at the pulpit Sunday. Hundawker is described as a great speaker and will deliver a strong message. Also notes regular services and restored land policy related to a Washington Yutima project with 5000 acres restored to entry.
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Christian Church
Hundawker
Davenport, Waeh
Hundsaker
Washington
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