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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1906

Page

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Party traditions stir Oregon bid for Senate rival

Portland political circles weigh a new Republican candidate to oppose U S Senator Jonathan Bourne and H M Cake. Eastern Oregon backed three candidates for congress in hopes Portland would cede the senator's seat, but Portland attorney George Shepherd entered the race, stirring fears of a split that could redraw the field. Judge Stephen A Lowell visited Portland seeking a possible run but backed out, sensing broad Portland influence and a risk of antagonizing other regions. Rumors of another Portland entrant persist as the field mêlée continues.

Portland Gomipim United States Jonathan Bourne H. M. Cake Eastern Oregon Congression George Shepherd Stephen A. Lowell Pendleton Judge Lowell

Sheepmen Win Fight Says Walla Walla Bulletin

The government department in Washington, D C, ruled in favor of Washington sheepmen in a dispute with the Wool Growers Association of Umatilla county Oregon. The decision allows grazing on reserves but not sheep driven across reserves for market or other purposes.

Walla Walla Bryson Government Animal Industry Department Washington, D.C Sheepmen of Washington Wool Growers’ Association Umatilla County Oregon

Open wool sales set for Eastern Oregon shows

Wool sale dates for Eastern Oregon were announced with Pendleton Condon Shaniko and other towns listed for late May through July. All wool will be sold in open competition as dealers reject advance sales. The Umatilla County Wool growers association will test migratory stock law while mortgage taxation plans are dropped in Spokane county.

Oregon Pendleton Condon Shanito Wallala Baker City Umatilla Interior Department Wenaha Portland Umatilly County

Dope Fiend Arrested in Athena After Glue Pot Incident

Bob Lockhardt a dope fiend was arrested Friday in Athena on a charge of larceny. He and a woman claimed as his wife were found with a stolen ash tray a pair of chaps from a livery stable a wig woolen cloth and an automatic revolver. Opium found in their baggage indicated further criminal intent. The couple came from Pendleton Tuesday and were bound over for trial. The report notes Lockhardt’s father owned the first hardware store in Athena and the family later moved to California. A separate item covers the launch of the Walla Walla 50 000 club aiming to boost the city and reach a 10 000 population by end of 1910. An advertisement notes a real estate piece on Maint street known as the Carden property is for sale through Charles Norris.

Bob Lockhardt Athena Justice Chamberlain Lockhardt Pendleton Rager Stone Pio Bnok Clemons Hong Kong Gox California

Warned to Be Ready for Oregon Guard Mobilization

Oregon National Guard headquarters issue warnings to prepare for possible mobilization to meet a call for volunteers for service in China. Officers across the state must be ready at any hour, with rosters and oath requirements for Third regiment personnel. Also notes a big sale of horses and mules at McDonald's Brick Barn in Walla Walla March 12 with railroad rates offered to attendees.

Oregon National Guard Portland China Oregon Infantry Chamberlain State Military Board Medical Department Walla Walla McDonald's Oaatorn Washington

Walla Walla Bets on Yellow Kid Ball Team in Athena

Evening Bulletin reports Walla Walla will open the season with Athens on April 1 as the Famous Yellow Kids. Manager Dan Lankard plans March 18 practice with a fast amateur lineup: Terapany Blackburn Rydle Tachi Marion McCool Croker Donovan Fisher Bachet Magson. Local grounds and funds discussions continue for Athena, while Boho forms a county commercial association and development league plans advance.

Athena Walla Walla Evening Bulletin Athens Athers Hogs Inland Empire Dan Lankard Terapany Blackburn Rydle Tachi Marion McCool Croker Donovan Fisher Bachet Magson Tere

Browns Platform Promotes Woman Suffrage by Brown of Baker City

Harvey K. Brown a Baker City Republican candidate for Oregon governor declares he is the only candidate to openly back woman suffrage calling it a key issue. He notes his sheriff record supporting law observance and Sunday closing laws and outlines reforms he would pursue including river harbor work primary law direct elections of officials and campaign finance limits. Taylor Accepts Nomination for Umatilla Sheriff after GOP push.

Harvey K. Brown Baker City Brown Idaho Oregon Baker County Taylor East Oregonian T. D. Taylor Umatilla Fnally

He Wished Her Well

Koward Williams vanished from his Walla Walla home about a week ago after leaving a note saying he had gone and hoped his wife’s next man would be an angel. Mrs Williams cannot explain his behavior but believes he may be discouraged or temporarily insane.

Koward Williams Walla Walla

Hear Tribune Case Trial Date Set By Judge Bilis

March 10 is fixed for trial to the cane of the Pendleton Tribune. E. P. Dodd must then file an answer to the complaint recently filed by the employee stockholders. The employees seek the receiver be divvied and given an fan counting an receiver, with 1 PB. Dodd tied to the basin in D. WW. Myers, and an injunction governing the disposer of the capital stock.

Tribune Bilis Pendleton Tribune E. P. Dodd Dodd D. WW. Myers

Hogs From Nebraska Arrive In Portland For Market

A shipment of 21 cars of hogs arrived in Portland Friday on the Union Pacific from Nebraska. The animals will be killed for Portland markets. Oregon hogs are out of markets this season, so midwestern hogs come to the rescue as the livestock movement westward starts later in spring.

Portland Union Pacific Nebraska Oregon

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Manasse Butterick National Bank of Athena Adams T. J. Kirk le Grow I. M. Kemp Ree't. Cashier H.C. Adams D. H. Preston P. E. Culbern A. M. Cillis Gillis Lumber Yard Dell Brothers Spokane McMartin & Co Commercial Club Anne Foxd&ig Echo Boho Commercial Association Unvatila County Development League Koho Association L. A. Kateb Lewin i F. V. Vantreanurer Senate Bee Colville Pearson Wnd William Johnson Freewater Commercial Club Wenatchee Ream Browns Foley
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