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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
1
Portland reports between 60 and 70 fishermen lost at sea as Royal Cannock refused entry this year leaving boats out after them. Many bodies remain unrecorded as crews were largely single men with few ties here, known only by first names or nicknames.
Secretary Smythe of the Umatilla Wool Growers association has issued a circular calling attention to the annual meeting in London on September 18. The notice highlights questions of special interest to Oregon wool growers to be discussed and settled. As a lead up, the Umatilla county organization will meet in Pendleton tomorrow afternoon, urging broad attendance from sheep men.
Boise City hosts the 14th National Irrigation Congress with hundreds of delegates from across the United States. Prominent irrigation figures attend, including Tom Richardson and Vice President Fairbanks, while Oregon Governor Chamberlain and Walla Walla leaders draw large crowds. Delegates tour the lower Snake River valley after sessions amid praise for Boise’s growth, hotels, and civic spirit despite lacking main-line rail service.
The Gjoa under Captain Amundsen is reported to have completed the Northwest Passage by reaching Fort Egbert Alaska from Norway via Godhavn and North Somerset. Amundsen said he located the magnetic pole on King William Island and found the Franklin expedition monument while wintering near the Mackenzie River delta.
An alarming situation arises from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver leading to chronic consumption. This condition is well known to those who use Dr King’s New Life Pills, the best and gentlest regulator of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Win, Mebrde druggist. Price 2 60.
Pendleton officers seized J T Neil a Union county youth after a forged 184 check to Louis Moses of Workingmen's Clothing Co. He bought 70 worth of clothing 40 in pants and a 70 40 due bill before being taken to county jail. Sheriff Taylor deputy Blakely and two night policemen pursued him after a tip from Moses and halted him at the depot as the delayed No 5 train arrived. A suit case revealed articles purchased from Moses and he was arrested.
A direct primary league was formed in Walla Walla on Tuesday night with Republicans uniting to oppose the Croker machine. Speakers urged abolishing the party boss system and called for prompt action to back reform in the county convention, pledging another meeting and a permanent organization open to all citizens.
Notice calls for sealed bids to supply confectionary stands, Watt drinks, ice cream, candy, nuta, and fruit stand traits with coffee and lunch counter, due 12 oclock noon September 8 1906. Each bid must include 35 percent security. board may reject any bid. Also notice of Church of Christ services led by W B Howell with Bible school, preaching, and prayer meetings weekly. Foley's Honey and Tar promotes cold relief.
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