Taft Dolliver Named Likely GOP Ticket at Chicago Convention
The National Republican Convention in Chicago adjourned Monday with Taft as the probable presidential nominee on the first ballot and Dolliver favored for vice president. Roosevelt’s wishes may influence the ticket though rivals push for Cummins or Sherman. A prolonged battle is anticipated for the second spot as committees finalize the lineup.
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Williatm ST. Taft
Ohio
Chicago
J. P. Dolliver
Iowa
New York
Indiana
Taft
Dolliver
Haid
Roosevelt
Cummins
Towa
Sherman
Fairbanks
Dynamiters Wreck Hood River Irrigation Flume
Dynamiters blasted a large Hood River irrigation flume used by strawberry growers last Saturday. The attack cut water to berry fields, risking $15 000 to $20 000 in losses and leaving over a thousand cherry-pickers out of work while authorities seek the guilty parties.
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Hood River
Impersonation case ends with arrest in Ashwood
N Thomas was arrested on a warrant by Sheriff Elkins for attempting to impersonate a United States officer and for attempted blackmail. He posed as a General Land Office special agent to extort protection money from Kasser, initially demanding 4000 then 1100, paid in two checks later stopped by banks after alert. He claimed innocence and knowledge of many facts.
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N. Thomas
Elkins
Jake Kogsser
Ashwood
United States
Thomas
General Land Office
Kasser
Central Oregon Banking & Trust Company
Shaniko
Prisoner to be Taken to Portland for Federal Trial
The Journal reports the prisoner refused to reveal his government service and stated he had no statement to make. He said he would be taken to Portland and tried before the federal court when sufficient evidence has been collected.
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Journal
Man
Thomas
Portland
Crook County Journal
Big Freight Projection Abandoned and Shipments Planned
The freight project between this place and Shanike has been abandoned. The large road train at Shanike will be shipped to Holt Manufacturing Company in Stockton California after an unfavorable expert report. The narrow roads and sharp turns in Cow Canyon made operation impractical without costly road work.
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Shanike
Holt Manufacturing Company
Stockton
California
Shanika
Madras
Holt
Cow Canyon
Crook County Courthouse Clock To Be Seth Thomas Standard
A giant 1500 pound time piece with 1400 pound counterweights and a 500 pound bell will be installed in Prineville's new courthouse tower. Contractors Shipp provide specifications and guarantee accuracy within one minute per month. The $1000 clock aims to keep residents punctual for appointments.
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Crook County Court House
Shipp
Prineville
Seth Thomas
District Sunday School Convention Held in Madras
The semi annual meeting of the District Sunday School Convention was held in Madras yesterday with many delegates from area Sunday schools. Two sessions were held morning and afternoon on Wednesday, featuring short addresses by visiting delegates and discussions of instructive topics. A basket dinner was served at noon in the Loveau building. The convention met at the Christian Bible School hall and the gathering was highly successful.
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Madras
Loveau
Christian Bible School
Madras Party Locates Oil Claims Near Lamonta
A Madras group traveled to the Lamonta area to stake 26 oil claims covering about 20 acres each. Sunday T B Tucker and others joined the search, with Lamonta locals also locating claims. The effort followed the Madras Oil Company's first prospect well near Weatelope of Grizzly.
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Madras
Lamonta
T B. Tucker
Madras OM Company
Grizzly
Work to Begin on New Methodist Church
Arrangements to start work on the new church building by the first of the work are made. Rock is on the ground this week and foundation prep is near completion. Lumber is on the ground and carpenters will push the work to completion once started.
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Carpenstera
Madras School 10 Have Higher Grades
A report notes that Madras School ten students achieved higher grades in recent exams, reflecting improving performance across subjects. The results show stronger scores among pupils, indicating enhanced academic progress within the school.
New Directors Elected in Madras School District Vote
In Madras School district a unanimous vote approved adding 9th and 10th grades at the meeting last Monday. A. C. Sanford fills the one year term, J. F. Shott the three year term, and S. E. Gray is reelected clerk. The change will require a 10 mill school tax to fund the higher grades, with total district levies not likely to exceed a full year’s rate.
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Madras
Rotsery
N.Y. Pinkerton
A. C. Sanford
Mr. Pinkerton
J. F. Shott
E. Gray
Crook County Chooses Ellis County Judge
The official count shows Mr. Ellis with 980 votes and opponent Robinson with 5. The Bend Bulletin praises Ellis for businesslike, fair administration and notes his limited leisure time and single college fraternity membership. Congratulations to Crook County on its new county judge.
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Mr. Ellis
Robinson
Ellis
Crook County
Pew
Bend Bulletin
Harriman Party to Arrive at Klamath Lake Lodge
E W Harriman and family and friends prepare to reach the Vatican Bay resort on Klamath Lake after the railroad magnate bought the property last year. Extensive improvements are under way with machinery including an engine and dynamo for light and power a 1200 gallon water tank bath wiring heating and pumping equipment and other items to modernize the lodge and buildings.
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E. W
Harriman
Vetican Bay
Klamath Lake
Silver Lake
Oregonian
Boring for water yields strong wind at depth
In this county a well produced one strong current of wind at 490 feet during boring for water. Three years ago in Mobile an oil boring struck salt water and gas at 400 feet. All efforts to shut off the well have failed, and 5 acres of farm land have been ruined.
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Mobile Dalt
Lam
Mory
Ib. Holver
Advertise Your Want Ad in Pioneer for Results
Promote regular sex related advertising rates with the Pioneer. This note urges placing a want ad to reach broad readers and secure steady inquiries and responses.
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Pioneer
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