No More Heney in Oregon Hundred Defendants Untried
A Portland Journal report laments the end of federal prosecutions in Oregon land fraud cases. With over 30 indictments pending and 100 defendants untried, William Bristol faces removal and possible non appointment, while Heney and Barns will not return to pursue the prosecutions, amid Washington delays and political maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Anya
Portland Journal
Francie J. Heney
Wil- Haw J. Barns
United States
William ©. Bristol
Heney
Bristol
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
Fultonf
Fulton
Bourne
Frank Henry
Hine Mountain
Amos
Washington
Department of Justice
Secret Service
Neuhausen
Heney and
Borns
Irvin Rittenhouss
Indicted men and a farm tale
The article notes ex congressman Binger Hermann and other figures facing indictments, warns unlikely trials, and imagines a prosecutor uncovering evidence. It then shifts to Jim Bryan’s productive farm, its prized wheat and hens, and a comic note about farmhands Carl Charlton and Will Tyack trading greyhound pups for onions with Gold Wood amid a car shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deenaih
Asphaine
Henay
Binger Hermann
Blus Mountain
R. A. Booth
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
John Hall
United States
Henry
Briatol
Jim Bryan
Carl Charlton
Will Tyack
Bryan
Preas
Boys Take Outing From Athens With Company A
Under escort of its commander W. E. Hoven, Company A of the local post United Royal Brigade of America leaves Athens for a Umatilla river camp at Thorn Hollow. Fifteen members including Clyde Brotherton Max Dudley Dale Campbell Everett Gillia Harold Githeos Archie McIntyre Lawrence Sharp George Winship John Wall Earl King Leo Judy Ross Payne Rex Payne Floyd Payne Edmond Walker drill in strict army manual and plan a fishing and air gun outing. Camp ends tomorrow amid announced robust training and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hoven
United Hoyal Brigade of America
Athens
Umatilla
Thorn Hollow Crossae
W. E B. Haven
Clyde Brotherton
Max Dudley
Dale Campbell
Everett Gillia
Harold Githeos
Archie McIntyre
Lawrence Sharp
George Winship
John Wall
Earl King
Leo Judy
Ross Payne
Rex Payne
Floyd Payne
Edmond Walker
Mr. Hoven
The
Christian Church
Uni States Army
Worthless draft arrest tied to Oregon man
Thomas A. Purdy, once a traveling man from the city, was arrested in Seattle on a charge of passing a worthless draft for 40 drawn on a bank in Buiredle ton, Oregon. He had worked for Stude beker Co and later Portland dealers Peebler & Chamberlain, with a troubled marriage and unclear recent employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Purdy
Samuel P. Purdy
Seattle
Young Purdy
Studebeker Co
Peebler & Chamberlain
Purdy
Portland
Portland Journal
W.G. King
Seatte
Arenas Dank Ct
Buiedleton
Oregon
Pardy
Eastern
Wallin Walls
Spokane
OGHOOL BEGINS SEPTEMBER SIXTEENTH AT ATHENS HIGH
Athens High plans its September 16 opening with a board meeting set for Saturday. New teacher Miss Bogda Papils fills the vacancy after Miss Lola Keller resigns. The fall book list from the Oregon Text Book Commission is printed with exchange prices and retail tags for numerous readers and arithmetic and language courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Opan
Lola Keller
Mias Bogdahl
Listia Na
Omer L Watts
E. Scott
Pee Gibbons
H. L Wi
Carrie Sharp
Bogda Papils
Wheeoler
Oyr
Cyr
Buehler & H. Mod
Reed
Buehler
Smith
Good Bank Showing in Athena Highlights Local Prosperity
A report by the First National Bank of Athena to the comptroller of the currency shows deposits of 268 089 75 dollars with 115 496 58 cash and a 20 000 surplus fund. Local ownership by solid men and sound business methods underpin one of Eastern Oregon’s strongest banks. The Athena bank ranks alongside Pendleton’s First National and Commercial National as major county lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Athena
Athena
Purplus
Baok
Banke
Pendleton Savings Bank
First National
Oregon
Umatilla County
Commercial National
Pendleton
Garden Lands Paying Well Near Freewater
William Clark of near Freewater owns 28 acres of garden land yielding vegetables with no fruit trees. He recently refused $18,000 cash for the property, citing strong commercial value. This year he plants onions and potatoes with expected big yields and substantial income. Sheepmen Not Guilty. Nine Washington sheep men charged with grazing illegally plead not guilty in Pendleton. attorney Oscar Cain enters the plea for each. Trial set for the second week of September jury session. bail set at $150 for each defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Freewater
Clark
Washington
Oscar Cain
Pendleton
Johnson
A. Davin
H. ©. Bryson
Henry Adams
T. A. Hellenbeke
Stroke Claims Life of Local Resident at Mother's Home
The death results from a paralytic stroke suffered Saturday at the home of Mrs. W. T. Bill, north of town. The patient, viaeief Raretree Heston, aged 2)4610 B qxcodrioan, had the left side affected by the stroke. Dr. Sharp attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston
Mra
W.T. Bill
Dr. Sharp
Daredevil Smalley Fire Slide Burns Painter in Walla Walla
Ralph Smalley, a local painter, attempted the Slide for Life at Meadow Park as part of a Later Day program. A steel wire from a cottonwood to the river, lubricated with oil and set ablaze, burned him after the act went awry. Assistants delayed wetting blankets, leaving Smalley severely burned but expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smalley
Walla Walla
William Christie
Smalley
Appointment to Pendleton Third District Fair Commission
Milton man H. M. Cockburn is named commissioner for the Pendleton Third District Fair by Governor Chamberlain to fill Judge Hartman’s vacancy. The fair, aided by McElroy’s California band, plans a 50-foot pavilion addition to expand exhibit space. Residents will gather at the fountain from September 23 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Cockburn
Milton
Pendleton
Chamberlain
Hartman
McElroy
California
Burglars Break Into Andy Johnson's Cash Grocery
Burglars Tuesday night gained entrance into the warehouse by breaking a window and removing a bar at Andy Johnson's Cash Grocery in Preewater. They stole four sacks of granulated sugar and possibly some flour, then closed the doors and departed. No other items were taken. entry to the store building was blocked by locked doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Johnson
Judge Waldo Dies in Marion County Hills
Judge John Waldo of Oregon and Marion County legislature member dies at home in the Waldo hills Monday night after a long illness. The respected citizen and longtime public servant was noted for his work in state and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waldo
Ere B. Waldo
Reais Yey
Oregon
Marion County
Waldo Hills
Pioneer Judge Wald and Union County pioneer Nodine remembered
Judge Wald o born 1844 in Waldo hills and long Oregon resident died after illness. Frederick Nodine, Union County pioneer, died at 80 years 10 months after years of decline and blindness. once wealthy from land and cattle, his fortunes collapsed after the 1892 panic leaving him in obscurity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Frederick Nodine
Union
Hps
Saya
Union Republican
Nodine
Baa
James Potter Elected History and Mathematics Teacher at Fossil High
Will Teach at Fossil James Potter a Weston Normal class of 1907 graduate has been elected teacher of history and mathematics at Fossil Wheeler county high school for the ensuing year He will depart soon Also suit to Collect 85 In Justice Richards court a claim by J C Garrett against Joe Bergevin for 85 filed by Meesra Peterson Peterson Wilson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fossil
James Potter
Weston Normal
Wheeler County
Richard
J. C. Garrett
Joe Bergevin
Meesra
Peterson
Peterson & Wilson
Agitation for Southern Delegates Fade in GOP Reform Talk
Washington dispatch reports revived agitation to reduce southern representation in Republican National Convention. The committee will study the issue in December and may recommend changes to the next convention, shifting toward proportional representation based on last election votes, potentially elevating northern states like Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Republican National Committee
Washington
Coure
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Ohio
Towa
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Republican Nativonl Committee
Pontmaytor
Joe Fontaine Bold Changes Hands In Local Sale
Joe Fontaine Bold, a premier bred trotting stallion, was sold by D. H. Preston to Claude Bates. The transfer, noted by horsemen, secures a long term ownership expectation. Werton and family, along with Athena merchants, reported related trades yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fontaine
D. H. Preston
Claude Bates
Joe Fountaine
The Colonist Rates for Eastern to Oregon Travel
Eastern travelers can reach Oregon at the lowest colonial rates from September 1 to October 31. The Press urges readers to mail this article to eastern friends, with rates listed to multiple cities including New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, and Toronto, plus Missouri River common points, showing widespread affordability.
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Oregon
Ely
Athena
Atlant
Anon
Asheville
N.C
Baltimore
Birmingham
Ale
Bloomington
Bristol
Lenn
Boston
Buffuion
N.Y
Cairo
Chicago
Cincinnati
BOHC
Cleveland
Detroit
Mich
Des Moines
Elmira
N. Y
Evanavville
Ind
Indianapolis
Loninville
Memphis
Tenn
Mobile
Ala
Montgomery
Montreal
Quo
Nashville
St. Louis
Toronto
Ont
Washington, DC
Missouri River
Knaus Cty
St Joseph
Leavenworth
Atchicon
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Sions City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Government official returns to Umatilla county agency
Col William Parsons has reentered government service and is assigned as principal of the government Indian school at Umatilla Indian Agency. He first came to the county in 1887 as a government special representative and helped conclude the treaty allotting reservation lands. He later worked in Pendleton journalism and was involved with the Alliance Herald before moving to Manila with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parsons
Umatilla County
Philippitted
Government Educational Service
Umatills Indian Ageny
Government Indian School
Parone
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Boys Brigade of America
Umatilla River
Oghool
Wentworth
Frye
Greg
Krohn
Stowell
Donb
U. S
Thomas
Dole
Wheeler
Outlook
Prang
First National Bank of Athena Banke
Viaeief
Daredevil Smalley
Meadow Park
Pendleton Fair
Waldo
Supreme Bench
Louie LaBrache
Prews
LaBrache
Aire
Ladder
Werton
Col. Parsons
Philippines
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