Fourth of July celebration funds eyed after hopeful committee report
The finance committee for the Fourth plans another fundraising push after a hopeful morning of solicitations. They expect strong support from locals and business leaders, with plans for Meadowbrook irrigation day and a large free barbecue for visitors and residents. Some doubt lingers about total funds, but optimism remains high for a grand statewide event.
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Oregon
la Grands
Meadowbrook
Northern Pacific to inaugurate improved through service
The Northern Pacific railway passenger traffic department announces a new steady through service starting May 23 with three daily electric lighted, steam heated trains between St. Paul Minneapolis and Pacific coast points. The trains will include standard and drawing room sleeping cars, deluxe tourist sleeping cars, buffet library observation cars, modern day coaches and high grade dining car service a la carte to handle anticipated heavy summer tourist travel related to the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition and regional conventions.
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San Francisco
Northern Pacific Railway
Seattle
Portland
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis
North Pacific Coast
Northwest District Excursion Trains For Upcoming Celebration
A local note promises excursion trains from every district in the northwest for the forthcoming celebration. Officials expect a larger, more elaborate event than last year with planned arrangements to accommodate crowds and visitors.
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Rik
Beef Shortage Hits Pacific Northwest Across Regions
May 20 San Francisco reports a beef shortage in the Pacific Northwest driving large shipments of dressed beef and livestock from California to Oregon and Washington. Montana and Wyoming cannot meet demand while Northern buyers pull from all California regions including San Joaquin Valley and San Luis Obispo. Guadaloupe rancho at San Luis Obispo sent 78 cars to Oregon and Washington since Saturday as Chicago markets feel the impact.
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San Francisco
Pacific Northwest
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
San Joaquin Valley
San Luis Obispo
Newhall
Chicago
Nearbeer Topic Of Importance Raises Questions
A discussion on nearbeer politics highlights the practical issues facing current leaders and unsettled policies. debate centers on implementation, regulation, and public reception without invoking any specific offices or dates.
Ordinance Topics At City Meeting On Near Beer Limit
Last night council discussed limiting near beer joints to six. The measure returns to committee, likely to pass in modified form. J A Matott named street commissioner, with bond to follow, and new fire exits and sidewalk requirements approved.
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Swier's
Uced
J. A. Matott
Hall
Counei
Matott
Nee
Jealousy Suspected in Chehalis Bridge Shooting
In Chehalis Washington on May 20 Raymond Geissler aged 28 fatally shot himself after a dispute with his sweetheart Little Cassada. They were on a bridge when the girl was shot in the back. Geissler's jealousy was cited as the motive while Cassada's condition was listed as potentially surviving.
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Chehalis
Wash
Raymond Geissler
Sahd
Littie Cassada
Geissler
President Tat Visits Southland Amid Mecklenburg Anniversary
In Charlotte on May 20 a large crowd gathered as President Tat arrived at 10 o'clock to take part in Mecklenburg declaration of Independence commemorations. A cavalry troop served as his escort during the events.
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Charlotte
Tat
Mecklenburg
Marathon Race At White Sox Grounds Draws Top Track Names
Chicago May 20 The American Baseball League grounds host a major marathon inviting top pros including Hayes St Yves Shrubb Longboat Maloney Swanburg and Pat White Dorado rested five weeks to run six laps to the mile outside the Infield at the White Sox grounds. Comiskey initially balked at using the park but relented for the nighttime event and offered the acetylina system as suggestion.
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Chicago
American Baseball League
Hayes
St. Yves
Shrubb
Longboat
Maloney
Swanburg
Pat
White
Dorado
White Sox
Comiskey
Net
Referendum on Judge Salary Filed in Salem
A petition was filed with the Secretary of State to nullify the act raising the Baker County circuit judge salary from 3000 to 4000. The extra 1000 was to be paid by Baker County across the eighth judicial district. District Attorney F S Ivanhoe is expected back from Enterprise Friday.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Baker County
Eigth
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Elects Officers in Albany
In Albany Oregon on May 20 the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows elected officers for the coming term. Grand Master H. B. Coolidge La Grande. Deputy Grand Master Thomas F. Ryan Oregon City. Grand Warden A. W. Bowersox Albany. Grand Secretary J K Sharon reelected. Grand Representative E D Hoschler two years. Grand three representatives W B Stryker Salem. Grand Fire Treasurer O B Doan reelected.
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Albany
Oregon
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
H. B. Coolidge
la Grande
Thomas F. Ryan
Oregon City
A. W. Bowersox
E. D. Hoschler
Stryker
Jof Salpm
Sone
B. Doan
Wallowa County Grand Jury Returns Findings
Joseph Allen, a farmer near Joseph, was fined 100 dollars after the Wallowa County grand jury report. W. H. Gibson claimed wages were unpaid and Allen allegedly chased him from the property with a revolver. The jury convicted Allen after brief deliberation. four true bills were returned, one not the bill. Civil business remains as criminal cases are disposed.
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Gibson
Allen
Learned talk at institute gathers workers
A bustling institute gathering featured Mrs Sheppard giving splendid advice to about seventy attendees. The event drew many talkers and focused on wit and work, celebrating practical learning and communal engagement.
Mrs Shepard Keynotes Utah Mormon Unity Fight at Local Institute
The meeting highlighted interdenominational work and organization as essential to combating intemperance. Mrs Shepard of Salt Like praised Utah Mormons for community effort and noted ballot support in other states, urging stronger local activism and parliamentary process to boost results.
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Raporte Clark
Mra
BK Siehard
Utah
Oregon
Unatinp
Mitten
Sheppard
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