Crawford 1st Legal Advisor Chosen for Grande Ronde Reservoir Project
Attorney T. H. Crawford was selected as legal adviser for the Grande Ronde Reservoir venture. A board meeting discussed the election of an attorney and to appoint an engineer to lead the project. Engineer plans remain provisional with Humpurer of Ogden likely to get the post, pending engineering authority reports.
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T. H. Crawford
Board of Directors
Yes
CIA
Humpurer
Ogden
Portland Feels Blackout After Oswego Fire
Portland plunged into darkness last night when a fire broke out in a bank building at Oswego. The Portland Railway Line wires failed, breaking the Portland to Oregon City circuit and leaving Oregon City in darkness until service was restored shortly before daybreak.
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Portland
Oswego
Oregon City
Umatilla Indian Agent Change Sparks Local Surprise
Word from Dr. McChesney reaches Pendleton that Major A. E. McPatridge may be relieved as Indian agent of the Una Tag Hee tilla Reservation. The community reacts with surprise over the possible dismissal or promotion, while local business and rumors swirl.
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Pendleton
McChesney
A. E. McPatridge
Una
Tilla
McPatridge
Reservation affair sparks protest over removal claim
Investigation by Secret Service over three months is said to have revealed issues at the reservation. Local expected protests arise if the removal is confirmed, with rumors that officials considered it a minor matter before.
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Ness
Secret Service
Passenger agents to set rates for exposition trips
In Seattle on May 1 assistant general passenger agents from the Great Northern Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific and O R N meet to arrange special excursion rates for the exposition and plan publicity strategies.
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Seattle
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Toarange Eweetel Rakce
Tiny babies to aid bank book in Klamath Falls
Oregon May 117 Captain J H W Siemens cashier of the First Trust Savings bank announces to start a bank account for every child born in the city with a deposit of one dollar per child and higher sums for twins or triplets. The plan aims to benefit the 1908 baby crop with payouts estimated to reach several hundred dollars.
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Klamath Falls
Oregon
J. H W. Siemens
First Trust & Savings Bank
Yea Kiart
Completion of Joseph extension near at hand in Eastern Oregon
Assistant Chief Engineer H A Brandon says the Joseph extension will be fully ballasted fences in place and bridges first class as crews withdraw. About 70 to 80 miles of railroad have been built into the canyon country, described as the Columbia of Eastern Oregon, with 250 laborers finishing the road bed.
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Joseph Extension
Here
Joseph
Engierr H. A. Brandon
Wallowa
la Grande
Joseph Veryt
Mr. Brandon
Oregon
Columbia
Seattle Meals Will Be Cheap at Alaska-Yukon-Exposition
Seattle caterers vote to keep cafe and hotel prices steady for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. From May 11 to October 16 diners at city eateries will pay normal prices, ensuring no profiteering during the fair.
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Seattle
Democratic Leader In a Fist Fight
W D Penoyecook postmaster and Val leie Chronicle editor endured facial bruises after a scuffle with Theodore Bell a Dem politician and former convention chairman Bell protested an Chronicle editorial and entered the post office striking Pennycock who fought back until bystanders separated them The Chronicle opposes Bell ferry franchise plans between Vallejo and Mare Island.
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Vallejo
Calif
W. D Penoyecook
Vallaie
Official Invites an Investigation in Seattle
May 11. Lt. Gov. Allen of the legislative investigation committee said the committee will comply with State Treasurer J. G. Lewis's request for an inquiry. Governor Hay forwarded Lewis's letter asking the probe to reassure the public. Allen said the voluntary move allows examining all state offices and supports extending inquiries as time permits.
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Seattle
Mp. Allen
Legislative Investigation Committee Today
J. G. Lewis
Govenor Hay
Allen
Lewis
Attorney 8 D Peterson Plans La Grande Departure
Attorney H D Peterson traveled from Milton and after completing business today will board the evening train to La Grande.
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D. Peterson
Milton
la Grande
Pendleton E
Great Banquet and Convention For Railway Conductors
Boston hosts a May convention of Railway Conductors of America with delegates from Local Divisions 122 157 and 413. The event includes a reception at the Peoples Temple and a Mechanics Hall ball as part of celebrations marking growth to 42000 members and substantial benefits payouts.
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Boston
Order
Railway Conductors of America
Ford Hall
Peoples’ Temple
Order of
Amboy
Mlinois Contra
United States
Mervico
Canada
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mechanics Hall
North America
Memphis
Avand Treasury
Order of Halfway Conductors of America i x
Womens Auxiliary
Yverneed Order
Inspector Probes Insanity Plea in Hains Case
Flushing May 11 Prosecutor Greve made his final argument in the trial of Captain Hains. Orree attacked the insanity plea and pressed for a verdict.
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Flushing
Greve
Hains
Orree
Four Workers Die in Pittsburg Powder Explosion
Four work men were killed and several injured in an explosion at a powder mill in Pittsburg. The blast caused extensive damage to the facility and surrounding area, with authorities investigating the cause and scope of the disaster.
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Pittsburg
Examinations Set For Thursday Across County
Pupils throughout the county will write examinations on Thursday under a board supervised setup. The examinations will be conducted by appointed non teachers, with Miss Syra Kubo, Alles Ruth Rush and Miss Gertrude Biewer handling papers. Papers begin Saturday.
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Alioel
Wail
Esaia Bone
Ely
Nelglachool
Thalripes
Ul Board of Directors
Syra Kubo
Alles
Ruth Rush
Gertrude Biewer
Fire devastates Mazatlan area causing hunger in Acapulco report
News from Mazatlan near Chilpancingo says the town was nearly wiped out by a Friday fire. Reports indicate hundreds are starving amid the disaster as aid and relief efforts begin.
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Acapulco
Mex
Mazatlan
Chilbancingo
Shipping delegates in Pacific coast plan action on rate case
Portland May 11. Delegates for shipping interests from Oregon Washington and California met behind closed doors to decide a plan of action on the Geobrine race case and on increased transcontinental freight rates. A public announcement is expected within a few days.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
California
Kidnaper curses public as he is sentenced
James Oyle, the kidnapper, was sentenced to life imprisonment after a disorderly statement at sentencing. Mrs Boysa, another involved party, received 25 years and is expected to work in the prison kitchen. The defendant warned the public to go to Hell before being taken to the penitentiary.
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Pittsburg
James Oyle
Boysa Wave
Chief's Body Found Near Cayuse in Palouse Region
Pendleton May 11 The body of the Palouse chief Hoosis Mox Atox was recovered from the Mystic River near Cayuse. The chief was said to have attempted to ford the river last Thursday on a pony that was later found alone.
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Pendleton
Mytilla
Cayuse
Minnesota Governor to Lecture at Seattle Exposition
Governor Johnson of Minnesota plans a western tour this summer delivering a lecture at the Seattle exposition on August 12. He will visit other western cities as part of the lecture circuit.
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Salem
Govenor Johnson
Minnesota
Seattle Exposition
Vth
Mrs Vanhoe Is County Hostess Tions For Position
Mrs Vanhoe serves as county hostess and readies for a position related role. Local officials note her community work and anticipated duties include welcoming visitors and representing the council at events.
Mrs. Ivanhoe Named Union County Hostess for Seattle Expo
Mrs. Ivanhoe is selected as Union county hostess for the Seattle exposition after a federation request. Her appointment follows Mrs. Turner Oliver and ties to the Neighborhood and Tuesday Musical clubs. Officials praise her entertainer skills and executive ability, ensuring strong county representation.
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Oregon
Seattle
Vanhoe
Union County
Ivanhoe
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Couunty
Turner Oliver
Peithye Mennier
Nhahly
Coynte
Engineers survey proposed electric line to Cartabod Springs
Surveyors from Baker, C. Cottrell and Jeese Parrott, visited North Powder to evaluate the Cartabod Hot Springs project. They surveyed the area and prepared preliminary lines for an electric line from the town to the sanitarium as part of the interest in the springs.
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C. ©. Cottrell
Jeese Parrott
Baker
Cartabod Hot Springs Company
North Powder News
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