Inkwell Hurls Spark Courtside Brawl in Pendleton
In Pendleton July 23 a courtroom brawl broke out during the Warner-Young will hearing as Judge James A. Fee and D. W. Bailey clashed over handwriting experts. Bailey hurled the word lie at Fee, they grappled on the floor, Bailey’s face was scratched and Fee’s face was rubbed on the floor. Bailey then threw an ink well at Fee after order was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
James A. Fee
D. W. Bailey
Mabel Warner
Warner-Young
W. W. Williams
Portland
H. C. Blair
Spokane
Bailey
Fee
Sheriff Intervenes as Pee Reaches Old Saber
A sheriff intervened when Pee tried to grasp an antique saber hanging on the wall. The incident stalled at the doorway as authorities moved to restrain the action and maintain safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Sheriff Taylor
Pee
Win Camp on Looking Glass Outing With Local Guests
C eight Williams and family depart with Miss Wilma Oesterling and Miss Hallie Alder for a morning excursion on Looking Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looking Glass
Williams
Wilma Oesterling
Hallie Alder
Surgeon McCall and wife arrive to establish practice here
Dr. R. R. McCall and his wife arrived from San Francisco with plans to make this city their home. He has served as a government surgeon and physician for four years and intends to open an office once suitable rooms are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. McCall
San Francisco
Final Action on Tariff Bill Anticipated Monday
Senate moves to set adjournment so next session begins Monday. Senator Kern says tariff bill should be ready for final action by Monday, and the motion to shift the adjournment date was adopted. The update notes high likelihood of Monday completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kern
Senate
Deathlist Update and Local Land Use Note
The deathlist rises to twenty five entries as officials note property loss from a Dallinger water project. Enormous rice field acreage is reported as land waste with potential compensation discussions underway.
Hurricanes Hit Texas Causing Widespread Damage
Three storms sweep through Texas causing large damage estimates and extensive power outages. Officials report high damage potential with early assessments placing losses in the millions as communities brace for further swells and aftereffects.
Meadowbrook Irrigation Praised Amid Texas Storm Toll
In Houston and across Southern Texas fourteen known dead and extensive destruction spark relief efforts. The Meadowbrook irrigation project receives high praise from Secretary Ballinger as a premier water development with broad future prospects amid post hurricane damage.
Lost Diamonds Said to Be Lost Between Pasco and Ritzville
Mrs. Jas. Von Thorn of New York reports $2,500 worth of diamonds missing between Ritzville and Pasco after alighting from North Coast train No. 2. A sunburst brooch containing the gems, a wedding gift from her parents, was worn in Spokane and vanished in the desert crossing.
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Pasco
Wash
Geme
Jas. von Thorn
New York
Ritzville
von Thorne
Spokane
Portlanders Seek Timber Lands With Brichoux Party
Brichoux departed for Wallowa county this morning to inspect timber land. He is accompanied by C. Shay, C. T. Lillard, and C. L. Shea of Portland as they search for timber lands.
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Brichoux
Wallowa County
C. Shay
C. T. Lillard
C. L. Shea
Portland
Irrigation project discussion with Ballinger and Bramwell
Local land office officials report an informal talk on irrigation with Mr Bramwell and Mr Ballinger on the Hermiston Writers Association lawn. Ballinger praises the Union county proposal as highly beneficial and affordable, noting he has limited time but would spend a day with the irrigationists if possible.
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Bramwell
Ballinger
Irwin
Hermiston Writerers Association
Mr. Ballinger
Kruttschnitt Tours La Grande Yards in Brief Visit
Julius Kruttschnitt visited La Grande this morning at 11 36 to inspect the yards roundhouse and equipment. The party traveled by special train carrying the right bower to BE H Harriman and high ranking officials. Local officials noted the yards were clean in first class order and the visit proceeded to Wallowa county with an escort from Huntington to Joseph and back.
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Julius Kruttschnitt
la Grande
BE. H. Harriman
Dar Vot
J. P. O'Brien
M. J. Buckley
Wallowa County
Joseph
Huntington
Wrights Avoid Double Death in Air Tests
Orville Wright explains why he and Wilbur never fly together. An accident could kill both and destroy the secrets of their aerial navigation, leaving one brother to continue the aviation contest.
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Washington
Wright Brothers
Orville Wright
Wilbur
Grand Jury Returns Three True Bills in Bootlegging Probe
In a session affecting bootlegging cases, the grand jury returned three true bills. two target Elliott for burglary at Hilgard and King Rowe for assault with a dangerous weapon, with a third unannounced. Thirty two witnesses were examined and none testified to personal knowledge of local option law violations. The unannounced indictment may involve bootlegging, but this is not confirmed.
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Elliott
Hilgard
King Rowe
Witneses
Grist
Recorder Cox Handles Broad Warrant Distribution
Recorder Cox distributed numerous warrants to election officials and others amid a busy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Mass Meeting Program For Law and Order League
Town tabernacle hosts a Sunday evening gathering organized to form a Law and Order League. Rev C B Deal chairs with selections by Mormon Choir and soloists, readings including A New Declaration of Independence, and a benediction by Rev Ford Ellis.
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Committee For the
Maze
Tabernacle
Law and Order League
C. B
Deal
Solo
Bridgea
C. B. Deal
Divorce Granted to W B Sargent in Custody Case
A divorce is granted to W B Sargent from Winnefred Sargent. The court awards full control and custody of a minor child to Mr. Sargent.
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W. B. Sargent
Winnefred
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R. BR. McCall
San Fran
Cisco
Bill
Dallinger
Water Project
Texas
Weamilton
Meadowbrook
Houston
Burton Depot Street
B. Sommers
R. A. Ballinger
United States
la Irande
Ontario
Lut
Hemmilston
Frank C. Branwell
Hermiston
Peters ‘Koo
Mi Reo
St Louis
Pasco Lands
Socity
Lady Sus
Portlanders
Brischoux
Kruttschnitt
Gul
Wrights
Assention
RAND
Trirty
Seemen Solo
J. T. Scrogging
Geddes
Ead
Mise Naoma Williamson
Ford Ellis
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