Near beer preparation and sale described in funny report
Wyld Watts June 11 notes people to Chicago for a course on near beer production. Charley Getter and Waldner Stockdpy attend the Wah-Menjus Institute of Permentology and plan to return to produce a beverage similar to beer but with half a percent alcohol. The item, called temperance beer, is sold to all ages and does not require licenses for sale.
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Wyld Watts
Charley Getter
Mert Brewery
Waldner Stockdpy
Stahl Brewery
Chicago
Wah-Menjus Institute of Permentology
Walla Walla
Arrivs
Gentioen
United States
Belme
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Atlanta
Mockder Return Drives Beer Switchover to Oregon
A Chicago mockder return coincides with a shift by Walla Walla breweries to a secret remi beer process. Oregon saloons face shortages as beer is diverted, reducing soft drink and tavern demand. Weinhard brewery in Portland begins production and winter brewers expand rollout to Oregon markets.
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Mockder
Chicago
Walla Walla
Oregon
Rémi-Beer
Weinhard Brewery
Portland
Ile
Towns Renamed for Officials Stir Local Row
The Pendleton Tribune notes renaming efforts along the North S line as Canyon becomes King in memory of a traffic manager yet alive, and Michardson Washington changes to Klum honoring a stenographer. A notice seeks land-for-residence trade in La Grande with inquiry at the Obger office.
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Stathorn
Cutler
Pendleton
Wither
Pactilee
Michardson
Wash
Klum
la Grande
Obgeryor
Remarkable Steamdevil transforms log handling at Palmer camps
A new steam skidding device, locomotive powered, climbs a 12 percent grade on standard gauge rack and extends 1000 feet reach. It rapidly clears a roadbed through dense woods and skids logs to ties, enabling automatic post-saw log handling at George Palmer lumber camps.
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Tollay Han
George Palmer
Ite Arma
Trial continues as defense contests election charges
The defense argues all allegations are in error and notes voter law allows broad application. Rebuttal lasts about half an hour as District Attorney Ivanhoe Gain questions the case. Judge Crawford overrules the dismissal motion and schedules further court for tomorrow at 9:30.
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Hodgin
Troubled Groom Rumor Delays Penticton Wedding
June wedding in Penticton tangled by rumors of a drunken groom. Reports claim a man from down the road was slated for the altar, but his drinking allegedly led to delays and uncertainty about the ceremony.
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Penticton
Engine shortage halts new locomotives in La Grande region
A fuel shortage and power demand pause the entry of new engines to service. Officials have stored several engines on a spur near the storehouse as the La Grande division faces reduced motive power amid rising Montana traffic.
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la Grande Die Vision Point
Btal
Moods
Montana
Collision Near Junction Injures and Kills in Los Angeles
An early today collision north of a junction between an electric car of the Whimmer line and a Santa Ana interurban train in Los Angeles left two people fatally hurt, including Mr and Mrs George M Stanton of Santa Ana, and seven others seriously injured while they were en route to the city.
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Los Angeles
Whimmer
Santa Ana
George M. Stanton
Road up the Grande Ronde urged to serve Indiana mines
Local residents urge construction of a wagon road up the Grande Ronde to connect La Grande with the Camp Carson and nearby mines. Proponents say the route would boost trade by transporting ore concentrates and supplies, though no official action has been taken yet.
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la Grandy
la Grande
Teik
Indiana
al Stephens
aTverson
Grande
What England Thinks of Taft
The pamphlet papers discuss Taft as a Republican presidential candidate. The Standard credits him with learning from a brilliant master and a mind of his own. The Globe praises the nomination and foresees a hard fought election with Bryan as a foil. Some papers are less favorable, and Pall Mall Gazette questions Taft’s policy.
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Tamilton
Paftmony
The
Standard
Taft
Globe
White
Nee
Bryan Ie
Neer
Pall Mall Ganette
White House relies on United Press for convention news
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration has limited convention updates to United Press dispatches. After day one only UP wires were read to the president, with copies routed to the private desk and executive den, plus one to Mrs Roosevelt. A stray line notes a milk dowd for sale at 1417 Tom Avenue.
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Washington
White House
United Pres
Roosevelt
United Press
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