Brown Hall May Become Pendleton Apartment House
Real estate notes indicate Brown Hall the old Pendleton Academy dormitory may be converted into an apartment building. The new owner visited Pendleton to inspect the property with contractors, assessing renovation costs and feasibility for a near term start if affordable. The hall sits near the business district by the Uma tila river and would gain easy access if a boulevard proceeds.
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Brown Hall
Pendleton Academy
Hall
Umatila
Boulevard Along River Plan Promises City Driveway Upgrade
E T Wade, a local real estate dealer, announced plans to convert the private riverfront driveway west of Main Street past the old academy into a modern boulevard. Most facing lots have sold to buyers who will build bungalows and share the cost, retaining access while enhancing views along the river.
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Main
Academy
E. T. Wade
Bitulithic Paving Planned for Victoria B C
Victoria BC plans a seasonal paving program using bitulithic pavement on many streets. The choice aims to improve appearance and long term durability, reducing frequent repairs and street wear for smoother daily traffic.
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Victoria
Improvements Continue At Round-up Park Project
Round-up Park work progresses as the Frontier Association funds improvements aimed at shaping the east end of the park. Scrapers level ground and dirt is moved while seed, trees, and shrubs will follow. A new driveway curves from the southeastern gate toward the grove, bisecting the existing path behind the bleachers and extending past the Indian bleachers and track area.
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The
Frontier Association
Weed
Improves Office of Dr J B Sharp in Tem Me Building
Dr J B Sharp the dentist has had his reception room in the Tem Me building remodelled and refurnished, updating the office space.
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J. B. Sharp
Oregon Full Crew Law Taking Effect June Fourth
La Grande Oregon April 7 By June fourth this year the new state full crew law becomes effective. It requires three brakemen on freight trains of 40 cars or more excluding caboose and engine. Added crews will bring 26 to 30 extra brakemen and about 4000 dollars more monthly payroll for La Grande. The third brakeman also acts as flagman and performs brakeman duties. The law spurred debate in the legislature over electric headlights train schedules and stock train issues.
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la Grande
Ore
Oregon
Muntainous
U.W
Buckley
Governor West to defend Workingmen's Bill in Oregon
Governor West vows to campaign for the workingmen's compensation act and to push a state insurance plan modeled after Wisconsin. He notes casualty companies may refer the measure to a popular vote, while Insurance Commissioner Ferguson supports exploring state insurance to reduce costs and broaden coverage.
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Salem
Ore
Douglas County
Wold
Oregon
J. W. Ferguson
West
Weat
Change of mind on marriage sparks breach case
The plaintiff Miss Bessie Heiden seeks $5000 damages for breach of contract to marry. The defense argues a defendant’s rights and the woman’s right to change her mind. The remarks cite preserving personal autonomy and protect a suitor from unjust detention.
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Bessie Heiden
Court rules man may change mind in breach case
Brooklyn Supreme Justice Kelley holds that a man, like a woman, may change his mind in a breach of promise suit. Jacob Banoff, jailed seventeen days, will be released on $100 bail. The court notes modern suffrage and cautions against harsh treatment of men when no unfair advantage to women exists.
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Supreme Justice
Kelley
Brooklyn
Juri
Jacob Banoff
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Lea
Banoff
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