Painter sought as Athena burglary suspect at large
A Portland Athena burglary case linked to an itinerant painter, using a skeleton key, unlocked Pioneer drug store McEwan's Hardware and the Corner Saloon. He fled with razors jewelry watches a Winchester rifle and cash. Police describe a vivid hobo camp manhunt while Athena holds a likely town-wide watch. Local reunion notes feature Dave Taylor recalling Portland’s 1852 beginnings and a 4th Annual Horse and Colt Show planned for June 27 with classes and prizes listed.
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Athena
Pioneer
McEwan
Denizena
Main Street
Lat
2Nd
Main
4Th
Adams
Sth
Tharps Shop
Obas Norris
Tia Foe
Karl
Aganaldo
MvAlropa
Joe Fountain
Star of Kansas
Umatilla
Commissaire
Tamalene
Ruth Cannon
Milt Swaggart
Bent
Barnes Jury Deadlocks as Judge Dismisses Panel
In Walla Walla nine jurors favor murder in the first degree for Bud Barnes in the Anna Aldrich case. Three jurors acquit due to insanity or related reasons. Jury discharged with verdict not reached. retrial set for June 24. Also notes a wagon accident near Dixie and a harvest update from Henry Barrett with alfalfa cutting estimates.
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Bud'' Barnes
Anna Aldrich
Walla Walla
Trian
Barnes
Aldrich Io
Henry Barrett
Pine Creek
Chamberlain a Good Mixer in Campaign
Governor Chamberlain is praised as a memorable and persuasive political mixer who connects with voters. An Athena opera house speech highlighted his ability to recall faces and names, endorsing supporters of Statement No. 1 such as Charley Barrett and Bill Blakeley. A farmer recalls Chamberlain recognizing him after decades, illustrating his strong personal popularity. Meanwhile a house fire near Briggson destroyed William Burkhardt’s home, with losses around $600 including groceries and clothes.
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Chamberlain
Athena Opera House
Mann
Charley Barrett
Bill’ Blakeley
Joel Houghton
State
Ling
Willamette Valley
Mr. Houghton
Thin Valley
Milton
Easter
Oregon
Chamberlain Moota
William Burkhardt
Briggson
Taft Nominated on First Ballot at Republican National Convention
The 1998 Republican National Convention ends in a tense eight hour session with William Howard Taft of Ohio chosen on the first ballot by 702 votes and unanimous support. Rumors suggest Governor Commins of Iowa may be the nominee pick to complete the ticket.
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United States
William of Taft
Ohio
Taft
Thera Revialoe
Commins of
Iowa
Shamrocks Beat Milton in Meadow Park Tilt
Shamrocka overpower Milton Berrypickers at Meadow Park, taking a 1 0 lead in the sixth inning before Milton surged to take the advantage. Next Sunday the Shamrocks face Lin Salle of Walla Walla in another Meadow Park matchup. Henry Melstrom dies of heart disease at home after years in the region. he was a Finland native aged 0 years. Dr. R. L. Davis, fresh from Kirkville, Mo, plans to hang a Kalispell, Montana medical practice after graduation from Dr. Still College. Chamberlain leads with 1498 majority as official count tallies show Chamberlain ahead by 1493.
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Shamrocks
Milton
Earl McDudlay
Shamrocka
Meadow Park
Lin Salle
Walla Walla
Henry Melstrom
Stage Gates
Pendleton
Mr. Molatrom
Finland
Yourn
R. L. Davia
Kirkaville
Dr. Still
College of Osteopathy
Bob
Kalispell
Mont
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South Dakota
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Athena Horse Show
Jones & Jackson
David Taylor
Dave Taylor
Portland Journal
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Columbia River
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Ezra Meeker
Snake River
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Betts
Jerry Stone
C. A. Barrett
W. R. Taylor
J. F. Kershaw
Clark Chamberlain
Special
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Athena Horsemet
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New York
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Boston
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