Prosecution Plan Focused On Land Fraud by Ballinger
Commissioner R A Ballinger of the General Land Office vows vigorous nationwide action against land frauds while safeguarding settlers. He outlines a district chief system to direct special agents, concentrate efforts in timber and area lands, and extend strict oversight to agricultural lands, with rugged enforcement and prompt convictions when possible.
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General Land Office
A. Ballinger
Washington Dispatch
R. A. Ballinger
Harry H. Schwartz
Special Service
Oregon
Washington
Divaon
W. Dickson
Portland
Callifornia
Nevada
Louie R. Gravis
Oakland
Idaho
F. W. Goodwin
Spokane
Montana
Louis L
Spark
Helena
Alexka
H. K. Love
Tuncay
Tryout Game Of Bowlers At Robinson Parlors
Tonight a red hot bowling contest at Robinson Amusement parlors features the Rough Rollers and the Co-operativers as tryouts for the city team. They face Walla Walla next Saturday with two games planned, one Saturday and one Sunday. Rough Riders lineup includes Adolph Molitor Earl Simmons Ralph Coon EH Lor mer and Roy Wilkins. Co-operativers lineup lists O M Castleman H A Anderson Joe Hendricks Baba Johnson and Nick Noel.
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Walla Walla
Robinson
Rough Rollers
Rough Riders
Adolph Molitor
Earl Simmons
Ralph Coon
EH. K. Lormer
Roy Wilkins
Co-operativers
O. M. Castleman
H. A. Anderson
Joe Hendricks
Baba Johnson
Nick Noel
Sixteen-Pound Son Born Near Saxe Station
Dr. Lynn K. Blakeslee attended Mrs. Schwaldt at the Schwaldt home near Saxe Station where a 16 pound son was born early this morning, following a night call by the physician.
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Lynn K. Blakeslee
William Schwaldt
Saxe Station
Cupid Skips Divorce Rule With Second Marriage License
Rancher Godlon Miller and Esther J. York rerouted their marriage after discovering the first license violated the six month rule. With four days remaining in the waiting period, a second license was issued and a second ceremony conducted to comply with the law.
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Cupid
Godlon Miller
Esther J. York
Miller
Personal notices of local travelers and officials at Pendleton
A string of brief appearances by notable residents and visitors in Pendleton is reported. E R Davidson of Helix, H H Gilbert of Pilot Rock, Mayor Esteb and wife from Echo, W H Harrison of Pilot Rock, Jeannette Manassee, ex Judge Sam White of Baker City, D C Brownell, D F Lavender, J G Richardson, Rev G L Hall, BE W Myers, J L McCrary, Warren Chandler, Minnie Stillman, Frank K Welles, R C Beach and son, F L Coykendall, Major Lee Moorhouse, J D Stevens, Rev J H Buchanan, Rev J A Buchanan, William 0 William, Avery Moore, and others are listed as in or passing through the city on various business, tours, or official duties. Progress notes include Elgin Extension grading and canyon work toward Wallowa and Joseph.
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E. R. Davidson
Helix
H. H. Gilbert
Pilot Rock
LL A. Esteb
Echo
W. H. Harrison
Jeannette Manassee
Sam White
Baker City
D. C. Brownell
Umatilla
D. F. Lavender
Weston
J. G. Richardson
South Cold Springs
G. L. Hall
Hermiston
BE. W. Myers
J. L. McCrary
Portland
Warren Chandler
Union County
Walla Walla
Minnie Stillman
J. S. Beckwith
Court House
C. W. Myers
Frank K Welles
Wiston
Milton
Teachers’ Institute
R. C. Beach and Son
Presbyterian Church
Monument Enterprise
J. A. Buchanan
Spray
Buchanan
Welser Paper
Moore
Idaho
Congrent
Carpenters Win in Yakima Amid Wage Dispute Standstill
In Yakima, carpenters secured a 4 for an eight hour day wage agreement from most contractors. One firm held out, resulting in a work stoppage as its contracts remain on hold.
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Yakima
Four New Steel County Bridges Ordered by Court
The county court authorized four steel bridges at a total cost of 3316 from Easterday & Co via A B Eberhart of Walla Walla. Bridges replace wooden spans lost in spring floods and ready for travel by June 2, including two 40 foot spans, a 44 foot skew, and a 20 foot beam bridge across Wild Horse. Steel abutments replace concrete in most cases, with some old lumber reused for flooring. bids were not invited to save time.
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Vansycle Canyon
Wild Horse
Juniper Canyon
Dutch Hall Bridge
Aml
Easterday & Co
A. B. Eberhart
Walla Walla
Muare
Dutch Hall
Wits
Opening Baseball Game Sparks Aberdeen Pendleton Rivalry
Aberdeen and Pendleton VI prepare to open the season with a Sunday matchup at Matlock grounds. A dozen Aberdeen players, including coast league veterans, practiced with enthusiasm, while managers Brown and L G Frasier finalize a mixed lineup to boost a competitive opener.
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Aberdeen
Pendleton VI
Matlock Grounds
Fiew Leing
Brown
L. G. Frasier
Pendleton
If you haven't a corner lot be content with it anyway
A brief reflective line advising homeowners to appreciate their property even without a corner lot. It suggests contentment and practicality in home choices.
Wages Increase Proposed for O R N Conductors and Brakemen
Chicago talks push wage hikes for mountain division crews at La Grande boosting payroll by about 1200 dollars monthly. Current daily rates at freight service are 4.02 for conductors and 3.04 for brakemen, with 70 brakemen and 80 conductors in La Grande. Estimated total system impact around 6000 dollars per month.
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Chicago
Mountain Division
la Grande
Mountain l
O. R. & N. Systerm It Ie
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Empire
Kim
Empire T Team
T. S. Pringle
Mgr
Crockery Co., Inc
Main and
Alta Streets
Winslow Bros. Jewelers
Opticians
Carrier Millinery
Total
A. C. Ruby
T. G. Hailey
A. D. Sloan
W. L. Thompson
W. 8. Badlet
Asst
Robt
Laing
Elgin
Wallowa
Joseph
Joseph Herald
Steel County
Aostetter
F. and
Price
Tallman & Co
Ladies
Oxfords
Boston
Beecham
L. Adler Bros. & Co
America
Max Baer
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