Allegations Against Columbia Southern Irrigation Plan Spark Funds Dispute
Landowners in Crook County charge deception by the Columbia Southern Irrigating Co as they seek to halt its contract with the state. About 150000 dollars from settlers may be lost if the agreement is canceled, with much of it tied to parcels sold at ten dollars per acre. Officials including Governor Chamberlain have pressed the company to meet contractual terms, amid stock declines and broader scrutiny.
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Columbian Southern Irrigation Company
Crook County
Crawford
Oregon
Washington
W. A. Laidlaw
Robert W. Wilson
Multnomah County
James W. Blain
Ernor Chamberlain
State Land Board
Jane
Laidlaw
Governor Chamberlain
Micinis
Columbia Southern
Idaho Liquor License Bill Faces Final Step Toward Law
Idaho House and Senate debated House Bill No. 53, a straight 780 dollar liquor license for all saloons, replacing a graduated system. The measure includes a 4000 dollar bond, discretionary county licensing, and potential revocation for disorderly conduct. An emergency clause was dropped. law takes effect 60 days after governor's signature. Meanwhile tax payments surge at the sheriff's office with 3 percent discounts ending Friday.
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Ballantyne
Gaye
McCrockbon
House
Senate
Two nonagenarians die in county area. Owens and Haggarty noted
Elder figures in Walla Walla County pass on. Admiral Nelson Owens, born in Middletown New York, dies at the county poor farm after claiming an eventful life including Mexican War service and campaigns with Jefferson Davis. Salina Haggarty dies at home after long residence, leaving relatives. Both named as the oldest residents in the county.
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Admiral Nelson Owens
Walla Walla
Mr. Owens
Middletown
N. Y
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Jefferson Davis
Kablotus
Arizona
Salina Haggarty
Track Wrench Near Weston Bridge Sparks Wreck Probe
A Spokane bound O R and N train narrowly avoided derailment when a track wrench was found under the gourd rail on a curve west of Weston bridge. The private car of Superintendent Thomas Walah and Division Engineer J H Robb was attached. Investigators pursue the guilty party as railway officials review the incident for security lapses. Inland Graingrowers Association articles filed with county clerk by Judge A Lowell and others outline aims to act as wheat growers agent, buy grain bags and twine, and run grain warehouses. John Hailey Jr is reappointed United States commissioner for Oregon with Pendleton HQ. he will file a new bond.
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Milton
Spokane
Weston
Weston Bridge
Thomas Walah
J. H. Robb
A. Lowell
Jonn N. Baler
Beary J. Taylor
J.T. Lienallen
John Hailey
John Hailey, Jr
United States
Oregon
Pendleton
Grand jury begins Lewiston land graft probes in Boise
Sensational inquiry opens as United States grand jury meets in Boise with warnings of high importance. District Attorney Buick questions witnesses from Lewiston while Judge Beatty signals a broad investigation beyond the district. Three Lewiston residents are present and more subpoenas follow as the probe targets land office grafts and related deeds.
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United Staes Grand Jury
Boise
Lewiston
Buick
Death of James Scrivner of Athena
James H. Scrivner known to Athena residents died at Creswell Oregon on February 27 1907 aged 66 years 40 days from a paralytic stroke He was born October 7 1840 in Keatonville Missouri and lived in Athena fourteen years prior to moving His funeral was held February 25 conducted by Rev RG Calligon with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery The Creswell Odd Fellows conducted the graveside rites He leaves a widow two sons a brother and five sisters The brother J W Scrivner of Heppner and several sisters in Oregon California and Harrisburg Also mentions a Helix mill and dray business venture and several advertisements.
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James H. Scrivyner
Athena
Crenwell
Oregon
James H. Scrivner
Keytonville
Chariton O
Missouri
Creswell
Calligon
Pleasant
Pleasant Hill
Creswell Odd Fellows
J. W. Scrivner
Heppner
Aitors
P. Willaby
W. P. Leuch
Wea
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Manasse
Pargent Intrest
Adams
T. J. Kirk
la Grow
M. Kemp
Aes
Uli
H. ©. Adams
J. Kirk
le Grow
D. H. Preston
P. E. _ COLBERN
Oettlerg
Columbia
Freewater
Interurban Realty Company
Incorporatore
Robert BE. Allen
Blue Mountains
Elba Rogers
J. R. Beaton
Poverty Gulch
Joachim Heinrich Clodius
Joe
Luther Burbank
Atheon Mercbanta
Pasco
Hant
Hinkle Ditch
Echo and
Butter Creek
Mesers
Teol
Hinkle
Echo
Hobo
Ovo
Acchool
C. A. Barrett
Dell Brothers
Idaho
Caase
East Oregonian
Taylor
Boise Grand Jury
James Scrivner
Helix
Helix Food Mill & Trunator Company
Radoling
J. M. Boles
Melvin M. Rounds
Ballard
W. McBride
Pendleton'n
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