Noted Oregon politician attacks assembly scheme in Portland
George O Brownell former Oregon state senator from Clackamas county denounces the assembly plan as a threat to popular government. He recalls his support for initiative and referendum and argues the reform would empower corporate interests and a new boss system.
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George O. Brownell
Atete Senate
Clackamas County
Portland
Brownell
State Senate
Assembly
Apesker
Machine Bossiam
Bia
la Mora
Oregon
United States
Grandmother Gerking 92 Dies After Prolonged Illness
Grandma Gerking mother of Mrs. David Taylor of this city died yesterday at 4 40 am after months of bed rest and declining health. Born April 11 1818 in Kentucky she came to Oregon in 1862 and was a founding figure on Gorking Flat. She leaves six of 13 children and funeral services are set at the Christian church with interment in Bee county.
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Grandma Gerking
David ‘Taylor
Mia Gerking
Grandma
Montgomery County
Kentucky
Oregon
J. R. Gerttiog
Gorking Flat
B. B. Gerking
Hood River
Gerking
Yousolla
J. N. B. Gerking
Laidlaw
M. P. Gerking
Ritter
David Taylor
Jonkina
Portland
Christian Church
Millions Move West as Reclamation Sparks Settlement Surge
Reports to the reclamation service show heavy spring influx of homeseekers to Montana Oregon Washington with thousands of Americans returning from Canada easing exodus. In 1909 US departures to Canada reached 72 349 with 41 871 citizens. nine months to March 31 46 200 Americans went north. Extensive railroad work underway in the four states. 12 000 000 acres in Central Oregon poised for settlement as nine projects near full enrollment.
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Mrid
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Southwest
Caneda
Dominion
Canada
United States
Pofots
Idaho
Weston Triumphs In Long Canter Over Athena
In a two hour plus game Weston defeated Athena 15 to 4 with 11 stolen bases for Weston and 17 total runs. Picard collected four hits in four trips as Wheeler allowed multiple runs including a key three-base hit by Blomgren and a notable defensive save by Jesse Myrick.
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Athena
Weston
Mountaineers
Picard
Garons
Nervion
Keefe
Nor- Ee
Groves
Wheeler Akold
Steve
W. NorDean
Blomgren
A. NorDean
O'Harra
Smith
Barnes
Bomgren
Langdale
Stone
Wheeler
Willaby
NorDean
Smaath
Wilson
Tha Ldurele
Booher
Myrick
Stenallon
Weaton Ftwitler
Atheon
Jesse Myrick
Falepeed
Blomaren
Picerd
Picord
Aspire
Curtano
Athena Baptist delegates to Umatilla Association meeting
Members of the Baptist church of Athena elected delegates and alternates to the Umatilla Baptist Association for a meeting with New Home church on June 28 1910. Delegates include Mra T J Kirk Mra O A Barrett Mr H W N Cosper Mra Wm Winship Men George Bannister. Alternates include Mra M L Watts Mr H A Barrett Mra Ed Ho Mr Win Pinkerton Mra B D Clemmons.
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Baptist Church of Athena
Umatilla Baptist Association
New Home Church
Mra
T. J. Kirk
A. Barrett
Cosper
Mr. Win, Pinkerton
B. D.clemmone
Ashland Petitions Declared Invalid For Missing Signatures
Two initiative petitions for a Southern Oregon State Normal school in Ashland were rejected after an examination by the Secretary of State. The error mirrors a prior prohibition petition issue, with signatories not written on the back of each sheet as required by law. unless a reader is found, the articles will be discarded.
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Ashland
Oregon State Normal School
Secretary of State
Pendleton Debating Team Wins State Championship
Pendleton high school debating team captured the state title by defeating Eugene high school in the city last Friday night. Earlier wins included Athoon Weaton Baker City and LaGrande.
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Pendleton High School
Eugene High
Pendleton
Athoon
Weaton
Baker City
LaGrande
Picnic Draws Towns for Athena County Event
A Thursday picnic is planned in Athena City Park for June 16 1910 drawing Sunday schools from Athena Weston Adams Helix and Waterman. A sports program includes racing and a baseball game plus an Athena Band concert. A noon bucket dinner and an evening lecture by Rev Sam Small titled His Majesty the Devil are announced.
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Athena
Thorsday
Weston
Adams
Helix
Waterman
Grand Union
Umatilla
Athena Band
Mualo
Abured
Sam Small
Georgia
Dr. Small
Auto Crash near Weston Injures Five
A Sunday evening auto crash on the road near the McIntyre place north of Weston left Booker, Cannon, and three other party members shaken and wounded. Cannon and Booker suffered cuts from a barb wire fence needing surgical care, while Dr. Newsom treated injuries including a near jugular wound to Booker. All are recovering without complications.
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Ae Booker
George Cannons
Iack
Ledger
Brygan
McIntyre Place
Weston
Mr. Bryan
Cannon
Booker
Booher
Newsom
Heory Miller
York Dell
Train crash at Alto Hill injures one in Athena
A Pendleton Spal passenger train No 7 derailed after colliding with a siding engine on Alto Hill Sunday afternoon. Both engines were derailed and the coach wrecked. No fatalities occurred and one person was injured. The train arrived in Athena four hours late.
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Oprelomnens
Froman
Alto Hill
Pendleton
Misa Gross to Graduate at Willamette University College
Misa Gross is set to graduate from the college of oratory at Willamette University in Salem on Thursday evening. Reports from the state capital note Mire Grom has shown talent and made progress during her time at the Selena institution.
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Misa Gross
Sis Bertha Groos
College of Oratory
Willamette University
Salem
Mire Grom
Selena
East Oregon
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