Everett Man Drowns During Umatilla Fishing Near Echo
Charles A. Taff of Everett Washington drowns while fishing on the Umatilla below Batter Creek near Echo. He vanished about 8 o'clock yesterday morning. his body was recovered at noon about a mile and a half downstream. Taff and companion Jesse E. Lamb were camping on 8. A. Wattenberger’s property while seeking land in Echo country. The Epworth League district convention is underway in Echo with delegates arriving and sessions planned through the weekend.
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Pendleton
Charles A. Taff
Everett
Wash
Umatilla
Batter Creek
Echo
Taff
Jesse E. Lamb
A. Wattenberger
Echo Country
Epworth League
Walla Walla
M. E
M. L. Watts
J. M. Johson
D. C. Sanderson
Robert J. Reid
Missionary Society
J.C. Lawrence
Marvel Watts
Rey
J. M. Johnson
Elsa Rosenzweig
Epworth
Skin Grafting Shows Rapid Recovery at Walla Walla
The Union reports Mrs. Nave's burned wound has markedly improved after skin grafts. Grafts cover roughly half the surface. cuticle heals with no scar. health, strength, and cheerfulness rise. Circuit Court opens Monday with a short docket. Walker vs Bond likely for settlement over wheat sold from Athena Flouring Mill warehouse.
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Circuit Court Circuit Court
J. M. Walker
W. E. Bond
Bond
Athena Flouring Mill Company
Troops Battle Miners in Cripple Creek Clash
A 4 o clock firefight at Dunnville 12 miles north of Victor pitted 200 deputies and guards under Adjutant General Bell against about 150 Cripple Creek miners. Fifteen miners captured six union miners killed including John James. John Carley among the dead as deputies seize fort arms. Great city excitement followed the battle.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Dunnville
Victor
Bell
John James
John Davis
John Carley
Bel
Opposition to City Superintendent Conklin Sparks Board Fight
The school board publicly disputed its Friday election of E. B. Conklin as superintendent after secret ballots caused turmoil. A petition with over 800 signatures urged rescinding the action, signaling a loud confrontation at Friday’s meeting. Conklin has led the district for five years amid strong opposition.
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Pendleton
E. B. Conklin
Conklin
Conk
Lin
Big Republican Majority in Oregon State Returns
Complete returns across Oregon show a Republican plurality exceeding 2 000, the largest in state history. A Moore leads for supreme court judge by 23 728 over Democrat Thomas O Day with Williamson in the Second district over 15 000 and Binger Hermann in the First district over 7 000.
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Portland
Moore
Supreme Court
Thomas O'Day
Williamson
Binger Hermann
Leumer
Justice Supreme Court
Bailey
Rasmussen
G. R. Cook
J. B. Simmons
J.N. Williamson
W. G. Cole
F. B. Holb
Gigby
A. Barrett
Oliver Dickson
W.A. Bannister
J.B. Cherry
Frank Laing
Wom
Folsom
H. Fowler
Air
Pre
Trewaurer
G. Lightfoot
E. J. Sommerin
R. E. Stewart
P. Ww
Rigby
Bert
Anduack
Walwerey Ao
A. W. Botkin
I Henderson
Dem
O. Berkeley
Aes
Henderson Wins Coroner Race In Official Count
The official tally shows Henderson leading Botlin by 36 votes for coroner. Raley carries the county by 121 votes, Hartman loses to Bean by 36, and Phelps wins district attorney. Local option passes county by 98 with cherries and berries forthcoming as the Walla Walla area nears harvest.
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Raley
Bean
Hartman
C. G. Chamberlain
Pendleton
Dr. Botlin
Dr. Hendersan
Col. J. H. Raley
Phelps
Morrow County
George A. Hartman
H. J. Bean
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Cox & Mewen
Sampson Wind Mills
Walla Walla District
Bane
George Marais
T O'Elocke
Rane Raseina
J. G. Lawrence
Maggie Mumford
Wilmot Whitfield
Epworth Leaguers
W. R. Qohattin
Epworthians
Fred Hammond
Mercy
Help Work
Helen Folson
Hockenberry
Nettie Gannon
J.c.lawrence
McBride
J. H. Ross
Roy
J. ©. Walker
T. H. Fertig
Walls Walls
Alder St
Dell Brothers
South Side Main Street
Athena
Oregon
UNION
Victor Camp
Colorado
Henderson
Botkin
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