Scientists Secure Church for Meetings in Local Parish
Local Christian Scientists have leased the German Lutheran church opposite the high school and will conduct their services there and in private homes. Over 40 members exist in the city. Club executives met for a three day convention with delegates from Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Utah and the Dakotas to discuss advertising methods and their value in attracting settlers and capital to the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lever
Club
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Utah
The
Dakotas
Northwest
Northwestern Association of Commercial Boosts Northwest
Boise Idaho reports the Northwestern Association of Commercial groups promoting regional commerce and boosting business ties across the Northwest. Officials cite new member growth and planned trade initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Idaho
Northwestern Association of Commercial
Treasury installs large money-cleaning machine
The treasury department has installed a huge machine for cleaning paper money. Must think John D. really intends to pay that fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
John D
Columbia
8. C
State
Beach Call To Tourists On Eastern Oregon Excursion
Train leaving at eight o'clock will carry a large tourist crowd to Portland and coast points. Tickets sold rapidly with many reservations from Wallowa, Lostine, Enterprise, and surrounding areas. Over 50 travelers from Wallowa County joined, including thirty from Wallowa itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Coast
J. H. O'Neil
Baker
Wallowa
Astonia
Wallowa County
County High School Fund Expands Local School Finances
County Superintendent E E Bragg reports about 3600 will be added to local districts for high school expenses as the county adopts a new fund. The law shifts tuition to county residents and provides 40, 30 and 12.50 per student brackets, benefiting smaller schools like Union North Powder Cove Island City and Elgin. Regular 5.00 per student from the existing fund remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
North Powder
Cove
Island City
Elgin
la Grande
E E. Bragg
New Cove School District Names Principal Frank M. Stotler
Cove school board approved contracts appointing Prof. Frank M. Stotler to lead the Cove schools. Stotler has three years teaching experience in Lebanon Oregon and arrives with strong recommendations and Lebanon credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove School Board
Frank M. Stotler
Cove Schools
Stottler
Lebanon
Ore
Tragedy Follows Bar Fight as Man Is Slain
Witness Setsor recalls a fatal shooting of Thomas after a day of drinking in Baker. The bullet struck the left chest and heart, memory hazy as investigators seek full truth. In Sumpter, Mrs Beyer is fighting for life after a 22 rifle wound. husband and nephew detained for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Setser
Sumpter
Oxman
Setsor
Baker
the Herald
Gus Beyer
Beyer
Rain Need for Potato Crop Highlights Drought Concerns
A Portland paper notes growers see rain as needed for late planted potatoes. National crop reports on August 1 show U S conditions at 71.5 percent with notable shortages in New England and Atlantic states while western states fare better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Department of Agriculture
Northwest
United States
New England
North
South Atlantic
Middle Western
Unclear case as Beyer and boy held after threats
The text describes Beyer and a boy taken into custody after a shooting tied to a domestic dispute. Mrs Beyer, partly conscious, will not speak. Beyer, a gardener in Sumpter, is accused of threats and past abuse. the boy is non English speaking and medically unbalanced perceptions surround Hoe, a spiritualist. Deputy Sheriff Frank Beard led arrests to Baker tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyer
Sumpter
America
Hoe
Frank Beard
Baker
New Trial Arguments Heard in William Hogg Case
Defense counsel Turner Oliver argued for a new trial after a jury conviction on a statutory crime. Judge Knowles heard affidavits and long pro and con submissions. If denied, an appeal to the supreme court is unlikely and sentencing remains to be fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hogg
Eealt
Turner Oliver
Knowles
Supreme Court
Tax Roll Assumes Shape In Counter Work
County Assessor David Clark and deputy Irma Aikine devote this week to finishing the tax roll totals in preparation for the equalization board’s session. They review assessments, gather figures, and finalize the denominator for property valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Clark
Irma Aikine
Equalization Board
City adopts $800 annual saloon license after deadlock
After two tied votes the city commission settles on an $800 annual license for Baker saloons. Earlier proposals of $3600, $700 and $600 were rejected. Mayor Palmer explains awaiting Home Rule concerns and notes petitions with 945 and 661 names urging reductions. About 50 women attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lcense
Mloons
Baker
Herald
Henry
Finley
Palmer
House
Home Rule Association
Minstrels Richards and Pringle in City Debut Parade
Richards and Pringle's minstrels performed to a noon debut with a parade and concert in old time snap and ginger. Another concert is scheduled this evening to forerun the show proper.
Train Derailment Disrupts Service in Corain
A derailment near Corain disrupted rail service on the line. Officials reported five trains delayed as crews worked to clear the tracks and restore schedules. No injuries were immediately reported.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Toney
Scranton
Society
Bert Gilman
H. C. Gilman
Leavitt
Zweiffel
Foster
George Milley
Joe Kelley
Herman Roesch
H. A. Meyers
J. R. Oliver
C. E Gwynenne
Lostine
R. H. Haun
Hubers
Summerville
Ben Curtiss
J. G. Snodgrass
Rosenbaum
L. Billings
Clyde Kiddle
Logal Otnool
New County
New Cove
Frank M. Settler
United States Nation
AL Bank
Hoggs
Coriain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!