U R N to Extend Elgin Branch to Joseph
General Manager J P O'Brien says contracts on lot are ready and work will start at once for extending the Elgin branch of the U R N to Joseph this season. Route follows rivers with several bridges, promising regional development in Wallowa county including dairying water power marble deposits and new factories. Electric Bitters praised for kidney relief in a testimonial from O F Collier of Cherokee Iowa.
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U. R. & N. Company
Elgin
Joseph
J. P. O'Brien
Grande Ronde
Wallowa River
Wallowa County
Wallowa
Portland
Jury Deadlocked in Slaughter Horses Case at Portland
Portland jurors failed to reach a verdict after forty five hours in the Gesner Brigge murder trial and were discharged. The retrial is set for tomorrow as defense disputes the indictment in the Willard N. Potter conspiracy case. The Oregon Domestic Animal commission moves to eradicate mange infected wild horses on the Umatilla Indian reservation amid concerns over disease and grazing impact.
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Portland
Gesner-Brigge
Evening Telegram
Olalla
G.C. Walker
Lane County
Junior Gook
Eugene
Willard N. T. S Potter
Government of Public Lands
Oregon Domestic Animal Commission
Atook
Oregon
Oregon Daily Journal
Umatilla
Pendleton
United States Attorney General
William McLean
Hickox
Western Division of Animal Industry
Chamberlain
McLean
Sandy River
Record Heat Packs Eastern Cities as Deaths Rise
Widespread extreme heat grips cities from Athena to New York with multiple fatalities and prostrations. Police and hospitals report crowded conditions as heat claims rise across Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia and Cincinnati amid a heat wave and scarce water supplies.
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Athena
New York
Bureau
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Fair Week Draws School Maams to Oregon Exposition
A lively Lewis and Clark exposition hosts school maams from San Francisco and New England along with nine teachers from Illinois. Parties tour the art displays and Trail shows while local and visiting educators share memories and adventures, including rumors of marriages and suitors.
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Department of Special Events and Entertainment
San Francisco
Lenden- Weinstock Company
Boston Herald
Keiling
New England
Oregon
Ilinois
Butte
Senator Clark
Portland Ewains
Illinois
Mina Christine Kenny
Oregon Daily Journal Estimates Wheat Crops for Three States
The Oregon Daily Journal puts a preliminary 66 000 000 bushel forecast for Oregon Idaho and Washington with field reports showing heavier yields than last year. The dull wheat market sees few California sales and minimal overseas demand while flour buyers in California seek limited supply.
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Oregon Daily Journal
Journal
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
California
China
Bail Granted in Manslaughter Case for Grover Martin
Grover Martin, convicted last month of manslaughter in the killing of O N Preston near Freewater, was admitted to bail before Judge W R Ellis. Bonds fixed at 5000. Funds not yet posted as of last evening, with relatives seeking the amount to secure release until the state supreme court rules on a new trial or appeal. Martin will await further action after release.
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Grover Martin
O. N. Preston
Freewater
W. R. Ellis
Martin
Tan Seers
Acid Thrower Reappears in Walla Walla District
The so called Jack the Acid Thrower resurfaced yesterday morning, scarring clothing in downtown Walla Walla. Thomas Medkleson, a Northwestern Gas bookkeeper, was targeted. W. Morrow of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company was seen visiting Elgin to discuss right of way purchases. The official says construction timing remains uncertain, with completion hoped soon.
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Jack
Walla Walle
Thomas Medkleson
Northwestern
Mr. Meckienon Weer
W. Morrow
Morrow
Elgin
Wallowa Valley
Marrow
la Grande
Umatilla County Schools Report Details Pupils Teachers Salaries
The county report lists 6441 youths ages four to twenty in Umatilla with 4752 enrolled. Teachers total 176 with average monthly salaries of 57.77 for males and 46.40 for females. County receipts 147000.76. expenditures 127398.72. balance 19611. On valuing school properties, land is 190030.00 and furniture 25004. The average district tax levy is 2.6 mills.
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Welles
Umatilla
Arm Injured in Machinery at Pendicton Iron Works
Fremont Arnold, proprietor of Pendicton Iron Works, suffered severe injury this morning when caught in machinery at the foundry. His right arm was twisted and bruised but not broken. Fair Smith and Dick treated the injury. he remains home and completely disabled from work.
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Fremont Arnold
Pendicton
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Cherokee
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Price
Williamson
Hino
Athens
Our
Dell Brothers
Alhena
John Masterson
Aod
Zele Egley
A. L. Hastings
Walla Walla Athletic Club
Mantereon
Sinath Masterson
Young Masterson
Tina
D. I. Gregory
Hope
Tex
Miride
Acid Thrower
Wellen
Iorc
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