Roberts Defends Polygamy in Salt Lake Address
Elder Brigham H. Roberts, once excluded from Congress, told Salt Lake Tabernacle listeners that the church and state do not absolve his moral duty regarding polygamous marriage. He accused Evangelical ministers of being a third sex and praised the church’s stance, with President Smith and other officials present.
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Evangelical Church
Tabernacle
Salt Lake
Brigham H. Roberts
Congress
Ministerial Association
Roberts
Smith
Mr. Oberts
Big Flocks Move to Oregon Pasture Despite Ban
A Wenaba Woolgrowers' association move brings 72,000 Washington sheep into Oregon reserved pasture amid a state ban on entry without dip twice. A restraining order request lingers as leaders push for access, with potential losses if denied. A separate note covers Joaquin Miller's Oregon political bid and a North Bank railroad damages case.
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Walla Walla
Wenaba Forest Reserve
Wenaba Woolgrowers’ Association
Washington State
Oregon
Washington
Wensha Woolgrowers’ Association
Northwest
H. ©. Bryson
Weed Law Enforcement Attacks Pecigus Weeds on Public Road
County court directs road district supervisors to mobilize a large force armed with bees to attack pecigus weeds along the public ronda. Officials aim to curb weed growth and improve road safety.
Crook County Grain Outlook Bright on Madras Plains
Mr and Mrs William Pinkerton returned Tuesday from a visit to their son Nate in Crook County near Madras. He reports a strong grain prospect with fall grain waist high and spring grain better than local crops. Moisture has revived the area after prior crop failures. rains during the visit boosted winter moisture. Grain stool is prolific with about 10 pounds of wheat per acre and a stalk count of 185 in one stool. Barley also shows promise.
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William Pinkerton
Nate
Crook County
Madras
Pinkerton
Normal Glass Day Exercises at Weston Chapel Outdoor Scene
Class day exercises at Weston moved from the lawn to the chapel not spoiled by the change. A large audience enjoyed singing, addresses, and instrumental music. The procession with carnations led to a series of solemnities and witty speeches provoking applause. Stella Mayfield’s pipe oration amused, Ray Wilson’s spade oration impressed, Sidney Barnea of the juniors delivered a witty reply. Students and teachers praised the entertainment.
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Weston
Stella Mayfield
Ray Wilson
Sidney Barnea
Best fielder in league praised by Brockton manager
Brockton manager Steve Flanagan hails Lynns first baseman Brown as the league’s top fielder. In 11 games Brown accepted 121 chances with 118 putouts and 3 assists, only one error on a grounder at Lowell. He also has 2 two-base hits and a three-base hit in those games.
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Steve Flanagan
Brockton
Brown
Lynns
Lowell
Lynn
Masa
Daily Item
Rollo
Rainy spell boosts gardens and crops in fall harvest
A soaking rain swept over the area aiding gardens and crops. Fall wheat and barley showed improvement while general vegetation revived, moisture levels rising after a thin period of drought.
President Hammond Out as Corvallis & Eastern Rallies for Change
J P O'Brien of the Harriman lines in the Pacific Northwest is expected to become president of the Corvallis & Eastern after A B Hammond tendered his resignation at Albany. The railroad, 142 miles from Yaquina Bay to Idanha, will be taken over by Harriman interests within two weeks and operated as a separate line with its name retained. Connections exist at Albany with the Southern Pacific main line. Extensions surveyed from Yaquina to Newport and from Idanha toward Detroit remain uncertain.
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Corvallis & Esstero
Harriman
A. B. Hammond
Road
Albany
J. P. O’brien
Harriman Lines
Pacific Northwest
Corvallis & Eastern
Dieotera
Yaquina
Yaquins Bay
Idanha
Cascade
Harriman Management
Women Work in Fields at Yakima Harvest Time
Yakima ranchers face labor scarcity as harvest nears with women likely to drive mowers and rakes while men do heavy work. Wages rise to 3 a day and board, yet few men seek harvest labor. College boys expected next week will command higher pay, while many workers relocate from railroad camps.
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Yakima
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Manasse
Athena
the Peoples Warehouse
Pendleton
Dell Brothers
Sheen
Wenaha Reserve
Miller
Senator
United States
Joaquin Miller
Olympian Hills
Berkeley
California
Oregon State University
Eugene
Grant County
Judge Miller
John Johnson
Coughren & Woldson
North Bank Railroad
Waters
M. Kern
Lewiston
Snake River
Crook County Grain Goi
Herald
Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society
Morrow
Umatilla
la Grande
O. R. & N. Company
Yaquina Line
Hammond
J. P. O'Brien
Quartyburg
Noods
East Oregonian
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Pioneer Drug Store
Adventints
Adentata
College Place
Rocky Mountain Tea
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