Legislators to Visit Pendleton for Penitentiary Mill Talk
Oregon lawmakers plan a Pendleton gathering on October 30 to discuss session topics and inspect the Walla Walla penitentiary jute mill for feasibility of a grain bag plant. Governor Chamberlain will attend. A Barrett and Athena representatives ride the morning train. after Pendleton, Walla Walla and Weston stops will follow to review the Eastern Oregon State Normal School and related developments.
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Oregon
Pendleton
Chamberlain
Salem
Western Oregon
Athena
A. Barrett
Walla Walla
Oregon State Penitentiary
Weston
Eastern
Oregon State Normal School
Preas
James Johns
Umatilla
Fuel Shortage Threatens Northwest Supply
A looming fuel famine grips the Northwest as coal stocks dwindle. Athena dealers report scarce coal and wood with only limited supplies from Tamalum Lumber Co. after replenishments ran out last week and an order for 800 tons remains uncertain.
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Athena
Tamalum Lumber Company
Penitentiary Chief Investigated Over Grain Bag Sales
The board of control accuses Superintendent A F Kees of lax oversight in grain bag deals at Walla Walla. A Pomeroy firm allegedly bought 60 000 bags for speculative use, reselling most to farmers at 9 to 11 cents while paying 6 1/2 cents. Warden Kees investigated, with no proven malfeasance by him, but criticized for insufficient supervision of subordinates.
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Rees
Board of Control
A. F. Kees
Walla Walla
EB. W. Gibson
Kees
Apton
R. L. Rush
Pomeroy
Miller Rosenzweig wedding brings Spokane groom to Walla Walla
The October 20 1906 nuptials of Fred E Miller of Spokane and Miss Elsa Koasnaweig took place at Fred Roseneweig’s Franklin county home. Rev Armfield officiated a ceremony followed by a grand breakfast and a rice shower. Nearby, veteran farmer Joseph Lamar aged about seventy died at St Marys hospital after a long illness.
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Fred Roseneweig
Franklin County
Fred E. Miller
Spokane
Misa Elsa Koasnaweig
Atboun
Barry Rosensweig
Nettie Cannon
Armfield
Walla Walla
Joseph Lamar
Walla Walla Valley
St. Mary's Hospital
Missouri
Comedian Kit Wilson Found Dead in Dayton Hotel Room
Kit Wilson, 35, a performer with G. Lote Silver's New York minstrel troupe, was found dead in a Dayton hotel room yesterday afternoon after appearing on stage Monday night. Officials cited possible after effects of drink and noted no struggle signs. coroner and marshal immediate witnesses. The troupe returned from Pomory and funeral plans or shipment to relatives in Colorado were being arranged.
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Dayton
Wand
Kit Wilson
G. Lote Silver
New York
Wilson
Hoon
Marshal Dorr
H. Day
Samuels
Pomeroy
Denver
Colorado
Ead
Senator Fulton Attacks Umatilla Indians in Portland Remark
U.S. Senator Charles W. Fulton derided the Umatilla reservation as a festering blot on the country in a Portland talk after meeting with Eastern Oregon business leaders. He called for government action and said he would press President Roosevelt to improve administration, citing unequal treatment of whites and Indians. Also reports a Portland waterfront strike settlement and a housing sale listing in Athena, Oregon.
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R. B. Miller
Pendleton
O. R.& N. Company
Oregon Short Line
la Grande
Baker City
Walla Walla
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Miller
Wyoming
Meacham
Kamela
Band
O. RB. & N. Company
Umatilla Indian Reservation
United States
Charles W. Fulton
Imperial Hotel
Portland Journal
T. C. Taylor
Pendeton
United
Invine
O. C. Edwards
Edwards
Senator Fulton
President Roosevelt
Umatilla County
Indiana
Umatilla
Fulton
Umatilla Reservation
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Minneapolis
Duluth and Superior
Great Pacific Northwest
M. A. Rader
M.A. Rader
WH Miller
The
Pendleton Commercial Club
Dell Brothers
Joseph Pe
KFT
Wilgon
Umatilla Indian Agency
Portland
Water Front
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Hunt Avenue
Prion
Matt Johanon
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