Naval Militia to be Disbanded by Oregon Governor
Governor West announces disbanding the Oregon Naval Militia due to cost and disorder. Since May 20, 1911, the body has spent about $13,000 in ten months, with $12,000 unexpended. the fleet cruiser Boston and officer disputes have fueled turmoil. Adjutant General Finger supports ending the militia unless conduct improves, while Mrs. Ralph Smalley dies in Walla Walla after kidney and heart failure. Road improvements discussed by county commissioners after inspecting highways in Walla Walla.
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West
Naval Militia
Friends of the
Oregon Naval Militia
Weat
Atill
Boston
Portland
Finger
Oregon National Guard
Naval Board
Walla county plans cross-state highway link to Milton road
Walla county proposes bonding to connect with Umatilla county and extend a highway from Braden school area toward the lower Milton road. The plan would pass through the properties of W. L. Russell and G. Hanson for about a quarter mile to join the lower road, creating a premium northwest corridor from the city to Milton and Freewater.
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Walla County
Umatilla County
Lower Milton
Bradengahool
McDonald Road
McDonald
Braden School
Walla Walla
W. L. Russell
G. Hanson
Milton
Freewater
Brown Named Captain After Walla Walla Roster Cut
The Tri-State league club directors reduced payroll to 1200 dollars monthly and released White who had captained from the bench. R J Brown, captain of the Athena pennant winners last season, takes charge. White joins LaGrande. Brown likely becomes catcher with Johnson as backup. Boise faces Walla Walla while LaGrande goes to Pendiston.
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Brown
Walla Walla
White
R. J. Brown
Athena Vennant
LaGrande
Walla
Johnson
Boise
Pendiston
Obstructions Investigated On Pine Creek By Wardens
Edgar Averill and S. LaDow surveyed Pine Creek to study fish obstructions hindering ascent. A nine to ten foot falls backed by soil erosion blocks fish passage, with a proposed raceway and fish ladder under consideration depending on fish ingress from the Walla Walla River. Further checks were planned with local associations.
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Edgar Averill
S. LaDow
Game and Fish
Turaday
Pine Creek
Ceanses
Cland
Steen
Big Franklin
Mr. Steen
Benry Barrett
Marion Hansell
Walla Walla River
Washington Efite
Averill
Walla Walla
Disputed Ring Tales and Cold Blooded Animals
A Cincinnati Times-Star note recalls Tom O Rourke and Joe Wolcott testing hopeful boxers in the gym with a rough treatment of a large, overconfident challenger. A New York Globe piece quotes a doctor on human and animal body temperatures, noting humans run cooler than many animals except during fever and listing various species temperatures.
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Tom O'Rourke
Joe Wolcott
Greenhorn
Mr. O'Rourke
Mr. Wolcott
O'Rourke
Muhself
Wolcott
Cincinnati Times
New York Globe
Absolute zero explained by science and motionless matter
W C Dumas notes in the Chicago Record-Herald on absolute zero, the absolute temperature scale, and how at 273 degrees below the centigrade zero all molecular motion ceases. He discusses gas volume, molecular death, and the near approach of absolute zero in liquid helium.
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W. C. Dumas
Chicago
The Longest Novel and Its Unreadable Scope
A humorous note on a fictitious epic titled The Story of the Light Dogs, claimed as the longest novel ever published. It supposedly contains 106 volumes with many characters and dogs, all resolved by the final Inat chapter, prompting reflection on the gap between greatness and scholarly achievement.
Army of peccaries in South America talons of war among wild pigs
An account describes peccaries as brave South American wild pigs that attack in dense, silent circles. Leading chiefs direct coordinated charges with tusks, as American explorers witnessed a fortified camp repelled by hundreds of attacking peccaries seven times through the night.
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South America
Stores Order Reduces Waste by Assigning Foreman Duty
A factory superintendent tackled material waste by making each foreman responsible for raw materials issued to his department. New stock required foreman approval, and monthly totals tracked usage. Within six months, expenses in one department dropped nearly 20 percent without reducing output, while workers improved accuracy and skill.
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Thia
Origin of the Postmark Claimed by Great Britain
The Postmark of Great Britain claims origin, with London using a simple two part snail circle in 160s era. The top shows month letters, the bottom the day, while the year was not indicated. dates rely on letter dates to fix use.
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Great Britain
London
London Standard
Venus the Morning and Evening Star
A brief note on Venus explaining it as both a morning and evening star due to its orbit relative to the sun. The text describes Venus rising before the sun when west of it and after when east of it, with Mercury as the exception among planets. It includes a decorative aside from Harper's about a witty exchange with an American beauty and the count.
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Venua
Mercury
Venus
Harper's
Two Unpleasant Habits of the Mall Opinion
A London Mall opinion lampoons the way Hobbes drops vowels and the mob bemoans the doctor Squills. The Philadelphia Record notes the exchange, calling attention to medicine and manners in a humorous aside.
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London Mall
Dr. Squills
Olmergue
Philladelphia
Roosevelt and Harmon Sweep Ohio Delegates
Roosevelt led Ohio's primaries with a large delegate plurality, carrying about 35,000 more votes than Taft and securing several district delegates. Wilson's late primary results hinted at a potential few delegates, Harman aimed to secure a 48-delegate Baltimore tally, with the state convention influencing at large selections. Roosevelt showed broad strength across mining, industrial, and suburban areas.
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Roosevelt
Ohio
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Harmonia
Baltimore
Npst
Wilson
Harman
Republican Party
Hocking Valley
Holdman Cubs Win In Bizarre Patch League Tilt
Eleven to three victors, Holdman Cubs outslug Athena in a rough Saturday contest. Dudley and Sandere formed the battery, Pelland hit a long homer, and Alexander with Sandor supplied timely hitting. Floyd Payne won the mile at Corvallis as Athena dominated track meet results. Public recital of Royal College students closes with strong vocal and instrumental pieces.
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Cubs
Holdman
Dudley Titleg
Heldman
Walker
Bannister
Athena
Pelland
Alexander
Sandor
Holdmin
Danny Rhea
Dudley
Sandere
Wayne
Corvallis
Floyd Payne
Atheca
Latky
Salem
Hyde
Baker
Columbia
la Grande
Pendleton
Vancouver
Lincoln
Albona
Dayton
Hagens
MorabOold
Grane Valley
Junction City
Wallowa
laFayette
Newberg
Royal College of Corpora
CG. C. Blakaleo
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B. A. Zhaba
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Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Oregon
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Main Street
Athena Bakery
A. F. Crusey
Atate
Caos
Ralph Smalley
Mire. Smalley
Mies Elsie Myrick
Myrick
Walla Walla Union
Dell Brothers
Point Imag
Inche
Holmes
T.R
Harmon
General Througout
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