Sheriff Killed in Raid on Clark County Moonshiners
Clark county Sheriff Lester M. Wood was shot and killed during a gun battle with moonshiners in a wooded Dole valley area northeast of Vancouver. Deputy Johnson fired toward the shooter, and a posse captured Ted Baker and the Baker brothers and Lester Hunting. Wood had begun a crackdown on liquor violators after taking office January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Wash
Lester M. Wood
Clark County
Dole Valley
Ted” Baker
Wood
Brion Farm
Ellis Baker
Ted
Ellis
Luthry
Edwin
Lester
Sheriff Wood
Deputy Johnson
Johnson
Britain breaks with Soviet Russia over espionage link
Prime Minister Baldwin announced in the House of Commons that Britain will sever diplomatic ties with Soviet Russia and end the Anglo Russian trade agreement. He cited evidence of military espionage and subversive activities traced to Soviet House and noted police raids on the Soviet trade delegation and Arcos Ltd in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Russia
Baldwin
House of Commons
Great Britain
North
South America
Soviet House
Arcos, Ltd
Arcos
New Day Chief Named Prohibition Chief Doran Appointed
Secretary Mellon names Dr James M Doran chief of the prohibition bureau replacing Roy A Haynes who serves as acting commissioner Doran formerly led the technical division and will enforce prohibition policies He recommended Major Herbert H White as assistant prohibition commissioner General Lincoln C Andrews resigns as assistant secretary of the treasury effective August 1 1927 Seymour Lowman will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roy A. Haynes
James M. Doran
Mellon
Doran
Prohibition Bureau
Haynes
Herbert H. White
Lincoln C. Andrews
the Treasury
Seymour Lowman
Coolidge learns of Nicaragua peace with Marines to stay
Henry L. Stimson reported to President Coolidge that peace has come to Nicaragua with American marines to remain indefinitely to preserve order. He said guerrilla fighting persists though organized troops have laid down arms.
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Washington, D. C
Nicaragua
President Coolidge
Henry L. Stimson
Mose Banister Beats Buskirk in Snappy Pendleton Bout
Mose Banister of Athena won decisively over Brownie Buskirk of Pendleton in a fast paced Friday night main bout. Banister pressed from the start and landed a decisive blow near the end of the round, with both fighters emerging without serious injury, drawing strong cheers from Athena fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Banister
Buskirk
Pendleton
Athena
Brownie Buskirk
Mose
Sophy Black Elk Dies Triggering Indigenous Feast
The death of Sophy Black Elk aged 50, sister to Billy Joshua, prompted a traditional Indian feast at her Thorn Hollow home. Guests shared barbecue beef, canned salmon, huckleberry pie, and coffee before a tepee eulogy and public weeping. Her funeral preceded the feast, with burial at Thorn Hollow and trunk donations of bead bags, blankets, saddles, and other keepsakes to relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophy Black Elk
Billy Joshua
Thorn Hollow
Black Elk
Former Umatilla Doctor Scarred by Coffee Kettle Blast
Dr. F A Lieuallen of Bend was scalded on the chest shoulders and face in a Deschutes country camping trip incident when a kettle exploded spilling hot coffee. He suspects a lid that was on too tightly caused the blast. he is a former Pendleton resident and son of J T Lieuallen, pioneers of Umatilla County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
F. A. Lieuallen
Bend
Lieuallen
Deschutes Country
Pendleton East
Pendleton
J. T. Lieuallen
Umatilla County
Big Black Bear Killed Near Stella During Closed Season
A 300 plus pound black bear was slain near Stella Washington last week by hunters led by August Tieman who owns an aviary the bear raided nightly The claim states the bear fed on young bees destroyed hives worth about 200 dollars A special permit to kill the bear was issued by county game warden Chester Leichhardt The hunting party included J W Williams and son of Vancouver with six dogs J C Nicholson of Kelso with three dogs Martin Pykonen of Oak Point and Mr Tieman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Washington
August Tieman
Chester Leichhardt
J. W. Williams
Vancouver
J. C. Nicholson
Kelso
Martin Pykonen
Oak Point
Mr. Tieman
O AC Announces 58th Annual Commencement
Alumni and friends received news of the 58th Oregon Agricultural College commencement to be held in June. Ceremonies will mark the Silver Jubilee with reunions for classes of 1920 1922 1901 and 1919. Dr James Edward Crowther of University Church Seattle will preach the Baccalaureate sermon and Louis J Taber of Columbus Ohio Master of National Grange will deliver the graduation address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
James Edwa Crowther
University Church
Seattle
Louis J. Taber
Columbus
Ohio
National Grange
Wyrick Suffers Eye Injury After Car Collision
William R. Wyrick a Pendleton farmer sustained a severe accident Saturday night when he slipped and struck his right eye against a car. He was taken to Portland with his sister Mrs. R E Farnsworth and Henry Collins. Dr Gustave Bruere performed the eye removal at St Vincent's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Wyrick
Pendleton
Fee Named to Succeed Phelps on Pendleton Bench
James Alger Fee Jr. is chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Gilbert W. Phelps. Fee, a Pendleton native and Columbia Law School graduate, has broad support from Republicans and Democrats. He studied under Harlan F. Stone and is active in local civic groups, including the school board and Kiwanis. He served as a World War I first lieutenant in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alger Fee Jr
Gilbert W. Phelps
Fee
Fee & Fee
Pendleton High School
Whitman College
Law School
Columbia University
New York City
Mr. Fee
Harlan Stone
Supreme Court of the United States
Harlan
Pendleton School Board
Pendleton Commercial Association
Pendleton Kiwanis Club
Aviation Service
Rain Threatens New Flood as Rescues Continue
The New Orleans weather bureau estimates flood surface along Begg to Melville at about 42 feet above mean gulf level and still rising slowly. About 100 miles west of New Orleans the Atchafalaya flood waters flow toward Bayou des Glasses, 170 miles northwest of the city. Residents along the lower Atchafalaya are being rescued by small boats while others seek safety on levees after the first surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Explosion at Banister ranch leaves man fatally burned
An explosion and fire at the C. H. Banister ranch in Holdman district injured Eldon Bledsoe 26 of Banks. He was seriously burned, rushed to St. Anthony's hospital after the blast, and died Sunday despite medical efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Banister Ranch
Holdman
Eldon Bledsoe
Banks
Bledsoe
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Food and Pastry Sale at Steve's Grocery
A Baptist ladies sponsored sale at Steve's Grocery to raise funds for the Red Cross aiding Mississippi flood victims. Proceeds support the relief effort and are invited to receive broad community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve's
Red Cross
Mississippi
Pioneer Resident James M. Eldridge Dies at 62
James M. Eldridge 62 of this county died at 5 a m Friday in Pendleton after a illness from a stroke of paralysis. Born January 9 1865 in Linn county Kansas he was the son of Levi Eldridge Sr and Elizabeth Eldridge Regain. Survived by wife Etta Harp and children Eva Brown Nellie Cora William and Leslie Eldridge all of Pendleton with Cora away in California. Also survived by sisters Ida Smith Cora Case and Melissa McElroy and a brother Levi Eldridge. Funeral held Tuesday 2 p m at the First Christian church Rev G L Drill officiating Bombay funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eldridge
Linn County
Kansas
Levi Eldridge
Elizabeth Eldridge
Etta Harp
Eva Brown
Nellie Eldridge
Cora Eldridge
William Eldrize
Leslie Eldridge
Pendleton
California
Willis Clark
Ida Smith
Cora Case
Great Falls
Melissa McElroy
Pilot Rock
First Christian Church
G. L. Drill
Bombay
New Dentist Arrives in Athena From Joseph
Dr. Joseph L. Geyer will open a dental office in Athena about June 1. He trained at Northwestern University and comes here with high recommendations. A public spirited man with a pleasing personality, he will be a valuable community asset and will be accompanied by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Geyer
Athena
Geyer
Joseph
Northwestern University
County Agent Prepares 1200 Pounds Squirrel Poison
The county agent prepared two hundred pounds more poison on Saturday for distribution in the county. This brings the season total to 1200 pounds of squirrel poison mixed to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton East Oregonian
Local Man to Judge Races at Waitsburg
The Waitsburg Racing Committee selects F.8 LeGrow Athena Clyde Weather ford Dayton and D W Barclay Walla Walla as judges. Ralph Dor of Ontario Oregon to act as official starter using an improved barrier. Waitsburg hosts its 20th annual Days of Real Sport with six races daily and purses from 25 to 125 divided 70 20 10 among top three, plus a 125 mail race for Farm Bureau units over two days. Dr J B Clark ships his Yakima valley stable, George Drumheller of Walla Walla brings long rivalry and breeding stock including Gladiator sire and 40 mares to the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitsburg
Waitsburg Racing Association
Farm Bureau
J. B. Clark
Yakima Valley
Waitabure
George Drumheller
Walla Walla
Drumheller
Fay LeGrow
LaMarr
Gladiator
Pendleton Doctor Sells Practice to Dr. Johnson
Dr. Hattery announces sale of his Pendleton practice to Dr. T. K. Johnson of Long Creek. Johnson, with ten years’ experience, was in Pendleton Monday en route to Rochester Minnesota to study surgical technique. He will assume the practice July 1 as Dr. Hattery plans to relocate to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattery
California
H. H. Hattery
Pendleton
T. K. Johnson
Long Creek
Johnson
Rochester
Minnesota
Miller and Wall Couple Wed in Walla Walla Ceremony
Miss Vera Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Miller of Athena became the bride of Emory Wall of Adams last Thursday afternoon. They were married at Walla Walla by Justice of the Peace Cecil Wilbur. The Adams Whitman league baseball team played Sunday at Adams and won 11 to 1. A large crowd of baseball fans attended.
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Vera Miller
Henry Miller
Athena
Emory Wall
Adams
Walla Walla
Cecil Wilbur
Whitman
Annual Recital by Miss Hanna's Pupils in School Auditorium
Athena branch of the Maron Burnett School of Music presents a busy recital directed by Miss Edna Hanna. Students including Marguerite Mitchener Virginia Holland Ruth Eichelberger perform songs duets readings and instrumental pieces in a large audience event. Miss Hanna plans to return in fall after visiting her parents in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Maron Burnett School of Music
Edna Hanna
Marguerite Mitchener
Virginia Holland
Ruth Eichelberger
Kathleen Radtke
Adamo Emmy Eon
Aerim
Lois Johnson
Voyrich
Chopin Ruth Eichelberger
Miss Hanna
Kansas
Quail Adopts Turkeys On McEwen Ranch
At Pine Creek's McEwen ranch a California quail with top knot joined a brood of young turkeys. Named Dick Turpin, the bird vanished for days triggering alarm before returning with a mate named Mrs Turpin. The pair now roost and feed with the turkeys under the mother hen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen Ranch
Pine Creek
Mrs. Turpin
Lindbergh's Solo Atlantic Flight Reaches Paris
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh lands at Le Bourget near Paris after a 334 hour solo voyage from New York aboard the Spirit of St Louis. About 25 000 greet him as he receives the Legion of Honor from President Doumergue and national pride swells at the record setting crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Middle West
le Bourget Flying Field
Long Island
Sandman
Spirit of
Doumergue
Lindberg
Longview Development Costs Cited in Missouri Case
Testimony in the Missouri ouster suit against Long-Bell Lumber Co. cited a total Longview development investment of about 65.9 million dollars. About 24.95 million covered sawmill operations and plant beginnings. 6.5 million was spent on city development in Longview and Ryder, 80 miles away.
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Longview
Wash
Missouri
Long-Bell Lumber Company
Fr. Bannister
M. B. Nelson
Lonog-Bel Counsel
Ryder
Here
Roberts
Pantister
Nelson
Wartime Claims Settlement Reported Between U S and Britain
The American and British governments reportedly settled mutual claims and those of individuals for seizures of wartime shipping. Final notes ratifying the pact are withheld pending publication, with an estimated United States award near $1,500,000. The dispute arose from wartime detention and search of ships suspected of carrying war supplies to the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DD
United States
Crme
Lindbergh Rejects Offers for Private Units Abroad
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh has not accepted hundreds of offers exceeding 1 million dollars and plans no deal until after returning to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingwergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
National Relief Fund Total Reaches $15,445,206
The national relief fund in Washington DC reported a total of 15 445 206 on Saturday. The figure reflects cumulative donations and allocations from the Crowe Cowl relief campaign.
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Washington, D. C
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New Day
J. A. Fee
Phelps
Patterson
Mary Cross
Banff
Col
James F. McCloud
The
Northwest Mounted Police
McCloud, Alberta
James M. Eldridge
LeGrow
Weatherford
Barclay
Dayton
Hall-Miller
Pinkerton Trio
Song of the Armorer
Gaynor Gadling
Voille Howard Reeder
Barcarolle
Adams Joyce
Garth Pinkerton
Dolls Housekeeping
Jenkins Woodland
Nylene “Taylor
Bro
Rogers
Seveereeen
Wright Garth Pinkerton
Wright Daniel
Howard Reeder
Dunbar
Ike
Fred Rad
Terry Hollyhoek
Coe Wright Pups
Teuisa Seuss
Wruele
Bernice Wilson
Burleigh King Thrush Bear
Rae
Blue Lagoon
Adams Wood Nymphs
Rae Elfin
Froede
Marjorie “Montague
Hinds von Wilm
Puck
Marjorie Douglas Elfin
Grieg
Asus Grieg
Hamer
Betty Eager
Mary Lynon
Miss Mitchener
Subaecturs
Tarantelle
Will Kirk
Slim Lindbergh
Atlantic
New York-to-Paris
England
America
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