Big Saving in City Pumping Plan Reported
The city nears completion of a new pump and electric motor with options for eight hours daily power at 91466.66 monthly or a metered rate per 1000 gallons. The project aims to cut fuel costs by about 3000 yearly, with total setup around 4100. The old steam pump is praised for reliability and a special council meeting may be called March 4 to finalize terms.
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Grande Ronde Electric Company
Electric Company
Furniahe Power
Senate Assembly panel to review banking legislation today
A committee of the senate and assembly will hold a public hearing this afternoon to consider proposed legislation by State Superintendent Clarke Williams and the Hepburn commission, affecting trust companies and state banks.
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Senate and
Assembly
Clarke Williams
Hepburn Commision
Hughes
Bloch Store Closed After Fire at Model Restaurant
A fire caused by a defective flue in the Model restaurant building forced Max Bloch to close his dry goods store while Insurance adjusters investigate. John Coffey the barber found temporary quarters at Farmers & Traders National Bank. The fire drenched goods but damaged little else, and the restaurant owner presented the fire department with $10 in thanks for careful handling.
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John Coffey
Farmers & Traders’ National Bank
Max Bloch
Bloch
Coffey
J. A. Arbuckle
la Grande Department
Will Clean San Francisco Initiates Large City Cleanup
San Francisco launches a major public health cleanup after reports of plague. Rate will be exterminated, sewers repaired and relaid, strict garbage ordinances enforced. Dr Rupert Blum, sent to lead efforts, heads the fight against the bubonic plague.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate
Rupert Blum
Investigating Bogus Pamphlets in San Francisco
The grand jury revisits the California Base Deposit & Trust case to identify who authored the deceptive pamphlets and ads issued before its collapse. Indictments for false statements are anticipated as officials pursue accountability. The illness of B W Grandy shows slight improvement as pneumonia symptoms ease and a grippe attack persists.
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San Francisco
Grand
California Base Deposit & Trust Company
B. W. Grandy
Fa Grippe
Walla Walla Gobblers To Play Friday Night At Noyes Rink
The Walla Walla Gobblers will face the Garden City team at Noyes Rink on Friday night. The Elks' decoration detail limits capacity, promising a fast paced game as Garden City seeks to rebound after beating Whitman and Pendleton.
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Elks
Walla Walla
Bank Reopening Hinted After Collateral List Filed
Reorganization moves proceed as Receiver W. S. Bruce files the bank collateral with Judge Wood. Appraisers from Propeck and Heacock districts meet tomorrow to set values, with officials including Kilpatrick and others. Sources say arrangements to reopen the suspended bank could occur within 30 days.
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Propeck
Heapock
Angus Browns
LL Peare
Frank Kilpatrick
W. H. Bohnenkamp
Fred Halston
Bruce
Capital State Bank
Wood
Capital News
Bolse
Reef Arguments Resumed in San Francisco Case
The defense resumes motion to dismiss the indictment against Abe Reef, accused of bribing ex-Supervisor Jennings Philips in the Overland trolley matter. Proceedings unfold in San Francisco on February 17.
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San Francisco
Abe Reef
Jennings Philips
Friends raise funds for Raymond Hitchcock defense
Money for Mitchcock. In New York on February 17 friends have raised sixteen thousand dollars to aid Raymond Hitchcock in his defense against charges that he enticed young girls into his home. The fundraising is contingent on the defense team proving to their satisfaction that the victim was part of a foul conspiracy.
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Mitchcock
New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Pearl Necklace Stolen From Countess in Berlin
A pearl necklace valued at $60,000 was stolen from the apartments of Countess von Wattensteben wife of a famed cavalry general. A maid has been arrested but no evidence connects her to the crime and police remain mystified about the theft.
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Berlin
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