Legislators Refuse Extra Session in Salem
In Salem lawmakers decline to return for an extraordinary session over a $260000 appropriation for state improvements. Disputes over mileage and per diem blanked calls by the governor as Senate and House inched through fire protection and asylum repair funds amid procedural slowness and reporting gaps.
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Salem
Kay
Thin
Chamberlain
F. W. Benson
House
Senate
Wood
Bingham
Bonebrake
Farrell
House Committee
Bowerman
Speaker McArthur
Portland
G. Dimick
Purdin
Jackson County
Bean
Muney
McKinney
Reynolds
McCue
Committee On
Bailey
Oliver
Justice Court
Scholfield
Nottingham
Beach
He Will Not Be Extinguised by the Automobile
The article argues that despite automobile rise and racing restrictions, horses will maintain a place in society. It suggests horses will coexist with railroads streetcars balloons and other transport modes, with shows and census honors continuing for finer breeds as demand persists.
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Tila
Mrs Jane Parker Dies in Holay After Heart Trouble
Mrs Jane Parker, 66, died at her Holay home Sunday morning from heart trouble. Born in Missouri, she moved to Oregon in 1850s and settled in Wasco county, where she wed Thomas Jordan. Surviving children include Mrs GC A Oliver of Portland, Mrs Inez Ferguson of Portland, John Jordan of Salem, Willis Jordan of Grant county, and Clara Gehike of Hola. She later wed William Parker who preceded her in death. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the home, with interment at City View cemetery.
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Jane Parker
Holay
Parker
Missouri
Oregon
Wasco County
Thomas Jordan
GC. A. Oliver
Portland
Inez Ferguson
John Jordan
Salem
Willis Jordan
Grant County
Clara Gehike
Hola
Jordan
Wiliam Parker
City View Cemetery
Falls City Resident Dies After Long Fall City Life
H. H. Montgomery, longtime Falls City resident aged about 82, died at his home after nearly 25 years of residence. He leaves a wife, one son, a brother, and many relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday with many old friends paying respects.
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Montgomery
Falls City
Fall City
Dallas
Probate notices for Hussey Bilis Steffy estates announced
Estate of C. J. Hussey admitted to probate Olive H. Hussey appointed administratrix letters to issue on Milling bond 4000 dollars. Estate of J. D. Bilis final account set for hearing Thursday March 16 at 10 a m. Estate of Avaline Steffy final account set for hearing March 20 at 10 a m.
Oregon Legislature Adopts Record-Setting Budget
The twenty fifth biennial session produced about 4.2 million in appropriations for Oregon. Several revenue measures were passed adding roughly 300 thousand to state revenue. Notable acts include resource conservation, water and game codes, and sterilization provisions for criminals and the insane.
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Johnson
Salem
Secretary of State
Lace and Embroidery Season Promises Prime Fabrics
Dress goods department brims with anticipation for a standout Lace and Embroidery season. The store pledges strictly correct fabrics every season at the right price, inviting shoppers to buy now.
Portland press attacked Oregon Normal schools for years
A letter to the Independence Enterprise argues Portland papers have vilified Oregon Normal Schools, contending graft and incompetence charges may be true or false. The writer cites Monmouth and 112 students affected, warns of tuition losses and disrupted educations, and asks for a formal hearing and publication of a forthcoming case statement.
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Smith
Umatilla
Chase
Coon County
Bingham
Cole
Miller
Linn
Oliver
Eastern Oregon
Marit
Merryman
Oregon
Bowerman—Supreme Court
Johnson
Agricultural College
Linn and
Lane
Marion
Portland
Albee
New York
Scholfield
Columbia
Coos
Curry
Wood
F. J. Miller
Baily
Portland Daily
Fair Play
Portland Daily Papers
Seven Hour Day Movement Aims for Shorter Hours
Labor groups across the United States push for a seven hour day in all work. Harry D. Thomas of the Cleveland United Trades and Labor Council and the Ohio Federation of Labor says the eight hour push is only the start and the goal is to cut hours until all men are employed. He argues shorter hours allow workers to share in benefits from labor saving machinery.
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United States
Harry D. Thomas
Cleveland United Trades and Labor Council
Ohio Federation of Labor
Thomas
Real Estate Transfers In Dallas And Surrounding Areas
Transfers include George B E Cutler to Birdie Harris for a Dallas lot valued at 1200 dollars. Peter Springer to Thomas H Fennel for 240 acres at 1200 dollars. James McEldowney to K H McEldowney for one sixth of 149 acres at 8 dollars 16 cents per acre and 600 dollars. Leander Conner to A C and Ree Thomas for 158 acres at 10 000 dollars. Sheriff Grant to Joseph C Polly in Buena Vista for 85 dollars. Mrs B F Harris to G B H Cutler for 6 acres at 500 dollars. Frank Gibson to Josiah D Walton for 444 acres at 3 450 dollars. Emil Schindler to William H Pelker for a 20 acre interest at 8000 dollars. M C Brown to Lott D and Leta W Brown for 4.86 acres. Charles to Michael Smith for 9 acres at 3300 dollars. John Warren to Henry Heine for 80 acres in township 5 range west for 1200 dollars. J P Holmes to W F W Walters in West Salem for 10 dollars.
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George BE. Cutler
Birdie Harris
Dallas
Peter Springer
Thomas H. Fennel
James McEldowney
K H McEldowney
Leander Conner
A C
Ree Thomas
Sheriff Grant
Joseph C Polly
Buena Vista
B F Harris
G BH Cutler
Frank Gibson
Josiah D Walton
Emil Schindler
William H Pelker
MC Brown
Lott D
Leta W Brown
Atta E Charles
Michael Smith
John Warren
Henry Heine
J P Holmes
Waltersland
West Salem
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Altth
Horne
Hornes
Order of Knights of Pythias
Independence Orchestra
Nellie Damon
Mr. Hicks
W .B. Craven
Will Walker
J. R. N. Bell
Mr. Bell
Hegan
Knights
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Tixtal Supreme
Iito
Batcherins
Linn County
Washington
Whacblington
Fi Kellaher —Costa
Hart
Supreme Court
Miller of Linn
Parrish
Sinnott
Mutual Fire! Insurance Companies
Miller of Linn and
Lane— Railroade
Seattle Fair
Barnes’ Cash Store
E. T. Barnes
Orecon
Flays Press OF the
Ressler
the Independence
Board of Regents
Monmouth
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