Lawmakers clash over water policy and state funds
The House fights over water impurity accusations and a contingent appropriation for the wing. Senator Bowerman drives the conflict, aiming to expose misuse at the state asylum. W L Thompson leads the House effort to empower Corey to sit on state boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Kay
and Means
Jay Bowerovan
Cnhorte
W. Lair Thompson
Erman
Bowerman
Thompseon
Corey
Alicenos
Staite Benson
National Commercial Teachers’ Federation Plans Spokane Convention
Morton MacCormac announces the fifth annual convention in Spokane for July 1914 with broad national participation from states and Canadian provinces. Contests in shorthand and typewriting, an exposition of office equipment, and a three day program on commercial school methods are planned, plus a possible Yellowstone trip and tours through the Northwest and Pacific states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
MacCormac
McGormac
Chieam
St. Paul Woing
Yellowstone Park
Sookateehowt
Pointe
Sorfly
HoBo Attack on Girl Sparks Race With Dog Avert
A twelve year old girl delivering laundry along the railroad yard in Pendleton narrowly escaped a brutal assault by a large hobo. Her mother’s dog charged, forcing the attacker to flee as bystanders aided police in pursuing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Manker
West Railroad Street
Pendleton Kant Oregonian
Manker
Shear
Taylor
Nelson Brown Entered Farmers Hall of Fame
Jas Nelson Brown organizer of the Illinois state fair and early importer of pure bred cattle was admitted to the Farmers Hall of Fame at the University of Illinois. The ceremony featured speakers and other presenters highlighting his achievements in cattle breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deenen
James
University of Linols
Frank Crane
Chicago
J. M. Crebs
Liple
Alvin Sanders
Breeders Gazette
National Tariff Board
Jas. N. Brown
Lynette May Brown
Cyrus B. McCormick
J. B. Turner
Isaac Funk
Pp. D. Armour
Lock Step Eliminated in Spokane Penitentiary
Spokane notes an official move to end the lock step at the state penitentiary in Walla Walla Washington. Warden C.8 Reed previously caused the practice to be viewed as obsolete and the new policy ends the marching style during meals and transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Reed
Spokane
State Penitentiary
Walla Walla Wash
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Famila Sres
Sidcufons
Northwest
Berry & Gosgrat
Ture
Lewis Bros. & Company
W. W. Berry & CO
la Grande
Oregon
Tee
Chicago, T
Morton MacCormac
The
National Commercial Teachers’ Federation
Hobo
Pendleton Girl
Bat Dog
Ausault
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Mary Garden
Los Angeles Times
Commercial Tribune
Diaz
St. Paul
Notts Cat
Beattie Unt
OB Williams CO
Seattle
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