Compromise set on Matlock Bridge Penalty and City Plans
City council reached a compromise reducing the penalty for the Matlock Street bridge delay from 1100 to 450 dollars with the balance due on the contract payable after all bills are settled. The session also approved Tustin street grading and a new north side sewer project, plus a concrete retaining wall contract to Smith Construction Co. for about 30 yards at 8.75 dollars per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Bridge & Iron Co
Matlock Street
Tustin Street
North Side
Main
Thompson
Jackson Street
Jackson
Mallock
Logan Street
Walters
Raley and Bush
Bush Street
Smith Construction Co
Street Committee Instructed on Curb Line Sidewalks
The street committee was ordered to verify if an ordinance exists for laying sidewalk to the curb line at intersections and to prepare one if none exists. The hitching rack at Alta and Garden Streets was ordered removed after resident protests. City ordinances do not authorize lights on private roadways, so the request to light the river driveway toward the old academy was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Garden Streets
Ciy
M.S. Kern
Old Academy
Opponents threaten court fight over East Court street project
A group opposing the East Court street improvement warned the city council that proceedings are void and any work must be paid by the city and contractors. They allege confiscation of property, double burdens, improper assessments, homestead exemptions, duress, and lack of legal authority. Signers include Olds Wortman & King, Spokane Flouring Mills, Sophie Byers, Mrs. Clapton, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Court Street
Warren Construction Co
E. C. Day
Olds
Wortman & King
Sophie Byers
Sophie McComas
Sybil J. Clapton
Mary Gagen
Lydia Bowman
Spokane Flouring Mills
E. J. Sommer
Society Notes Arrivals From Europe and Home Visits
Mrs Arthur Harlowe formerly Adna Raley arrives in town to visit Col and Mrs James Raley at their home in Bellingham Washington. Mr and Mrs W M Blakely report a cable from daughter Mrs G M Leser that she and her husband have reached Hamburg Germany. The couple are touring Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Harlowe
Adna Raley
Bellingham
Washington
Col
James H. Raley
W. M. Blakely
G. M. Leser
Hamburg
Germany
Europe
Race Declared Off At Jamestown Meeting
Norfolk authorities shut down the Jamestown Jockey Club race meeting after arrests of bookmakers. Bookmakers remained in custody unable to post $2000 bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Jamestown
Caples and Co Erect New Forest Grove Store
Caples and Co plan a two story brick general merchandise store 66 by 70 feet at Forest Grove. construction underway with key commercial expansion in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caples and Co
Forest Grove
If your horse is worth riding try single foot training
A short ad offers single foot training to increase value and durability of a riding horse. It promises first class care and conditioning, including breaking wild horses to ride. It invites readers to send one horse and receive another in return, directing to box 603.
Funeral Tomorrow for Dayton Barnhart at Baker Chapel
The funeral for Dayton Barnhart will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM in Baker chapel. The notice appears in Pendleton listings and notes the time and location for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Barnhart
Baker Chapel
Young Men's Club Opening At 223 East Court Street
Announcement for the formal opening of the Young Men's Club on Monday evening, April 13 from 7:15 to 7:20 at the newly equipped rooms. A musical program and refreshments are planned and the public is invited. Also the Senior Class Program for class day exercises is set for the evening before commencement with Otis Hampton presiding and students delivering words of advice, prophecy, and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Club
East Court Street
Otis Hampton
Edith Daubner
Laura Jerard
Folsom Tallman
Orson Straughn
Good Friday Services at Noon to Three
Rev Charles Quinney will lead a three hour service from 12 to 3 with an exposition of the seven last sayings of the Savior on the cross. Several solos will be rendered during the afternoon with J B Simmonds Mrs W Michelson Mr J R Dickson and others helping. An offering may aid Sanctuary Chapter in securing Lenten coverings for the altar and Holy Communion service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Quinney
J. B. Simmonds
W. Michelson
J. R. Dickson
Pembrooke Signs Injury Hits Pendleton Lineup
Peterson is out with a two week strain of tendons. George Pembrooke, catcher, signed with Pendleton after arriving from Vancouver Washington. He will play this afternoon as White is released. Nelson from Walla Walla will replace Peterson as a fast fielder.
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Pembrooke
Peterson
George Pembrooke
Pendleton
Vancouver
Washington
White
Nelson
Walla Walla
Death of Ernest Corby Sudden In Pleasanton Kansas
News reached here of the sudden death of Ernest Corby in Pleasanton Kansas. He was once a popular resident, practiced dentistry after leaving here, and visited the city only last Round-up. He was a brother of Hal Corby and Mrs. L G Frazier, both known in this city, who learned of his illness too late and mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Corby
Pleasanton
Kansas
Hal Corby
L. G. Frazier
Sam Small to Speak in Oregon and Washington
Field secretary George N. Taylor of the Anti Saloon League announces that evangelist Sam Small will speak at the M E church tomorrow evening after arriving at noon. Small, a noted prohibition advocate, will also speak Sunday at the Bulgin tabernacle in Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Small
George N. Taylor
Anti-Saloon League of Oregon
M. E. Church
la Grande
Walla Walla
Small
Church Chooses Officers at Congregational Meeting
At a Presbyterian church meeting on Monday evening Dr. W Campbell and E L Power were re elected elders for three years. Edward Morgan and William Burkhart won three year terms. George Peebler B Parlett and Chas e Calavan were chosen for one year. Five trustees were elected: W M Blakely J O Hale E McCook R Thompson and T J Tweedy. A social session followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Hell
W. Campbell
E. L. Power
Edward Morgan
William Burkhart
George Peebler
B. Parlett
Chase
Calavan
W. M. Blakely
J. O. Hale
E. ©. McCook
R. Thompson
T. J. Tweedy
Pendleton W.O.W. Plans Big Social Camp Meeting
Pendleton Camp No. 41 W. O. W. campaign committee outlines a big social event for Monday evening. The plan includes a regular business session with Initiation, followed by a smoker and lunch, aimed at a members only gathering and urged attendance by all city W. O. W. members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campaign Committee
Pendleton Camp No. 41
Trio Reaches Walla Walla Too Late For Father
Made ace against death and Misses Cella and Minnie Renn hurried to Walla Walla by auto to reach their father before his passing. They found only their aged mother with him as news arrived. Logan, their brother, was summoned home to comfort their mother. The trip used a Six Thirty Franklin car from Pendleton Auto, driven by Walter McCormmack, noted for rushing time. They left Pendleton twenty minutes after the train started, passed it at Athena, and reached Walla Walla 26 minutes before the train arrived at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace
Misses Cella
Minnie Renn
Walla Walla
Logan
Franklin
Pendleton Auto Company
Walter McCormmack
Anti-Saloon Convention Set For Tomorrow at 3 PM
The county anti-saloon convention is planned for tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock in the Christian church with delegates from all areas expected. George M Taylor, field worker for the state, will address the gathering. A county ministers meeting is scheduled for 11 AM that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
George M. Taylor
Fire alarm at Round-up Park ends as steam roller smoke
A morning fire alarm at Round-up Park prompted a rapid response. Fire crews found no blaze, only smoke coming from a stationary steam roller being operated nearby.
Wannassay Pleads Not Guilty In Federal Court
Jason Wannassay, a well known Indian, indicted by the federal grand jury on a charge of taking whiskey on the reservation, entered a not guilty plea this afternoon. He is represented by W. M. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
Jess Sellers
Wannassay
Jason Wannassay
W. M. Peterson
Candidates Urged to File Before Filing Deadline
Candidates for office who have not yet filed their declaration to run in the May primaries should act quickly. The filing deadline expires tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock, according to Clerk Saling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saling
Annual Auto Trip With Local Leaders
Julius Guderain a well known farmer and merchants G M Rice W E Brock and A J McAllister take their yearly auto trip to Walla Walla. Guderain hosts and picks a pleasant day for the journey. The four depart this morning for the Garden City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Guderain
G. M. Rice
First National Bank
W. E. Brock
A. J. McAllister
Walla Walla
Daniels Denies Prohibition Aim Behind Navy Liquor Rule
Secretary of the Navy Daniels told visitors that the order banning intoxicants on warships and naval shore stations was not a pledge for prohibition. He argued it sought efficiency and fairness, noting enlisted men would be barred from drinking while officers might be restricted too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Millionaire is Better in Pasadena Note
William A. Scripps, veteran newspaperman, is described in Pasadena as a millionaire figure. The report notes his status and influence in local media circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
William A. Scripps
Unsure Victim Stable After Overnight Incident
A person remained in stable condition after a concerning incident, with authorities stating there is no immediate danger. Further details were not available as investigators continue to assess the situation.
Grand Jury Probes Death of Mrs Laura Wilder Simpson
Lexington April 9 Prosecutor John R Allen to present new facts to a special grand jury in the death of Mrs Laura Wilder Simpson wife of Lawrence Simpson a wealthy planter found at home with a bullet wound in her temple husband says she was handling a revolver and death was accidental coroner's jury ruled not accidental prompting grand jury action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexiington
Laura Wilder Simpson
Lawrence Simpson
John R. Allen
Anti Trust Program Set for May First Release
Washington April 9 Democratic leaders plan to launch an anti trust program on May 1. The move signals a coordinated push to arm regulators with renewed enforcement tools and public outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Proposed anti trust program Mnay 1 begins with trade commission bill
A report outlines Mnay 1 as the start of an anti trust program beginning with the trade commission bill. It frames measures aimed at curbing monopolistic practices and boosting regulatory oversight, with potential implications for businesses and consumers. The piece notes the bill as a key initial step in a broader plan.
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Boynton’s Grocery
L. Boynton
Pre
Council
E. Court ST
Additional Society
Layne & Layne
Pendleton, Ore
Wm. Hanscom the Jeweler
Newsy
Thomas Chambler
Everett
Wash
Umatilla County
Serge
Tlave
Paris Mall
Fie Holden Ciube
Prohibition
Grand Jury
Designa
Royal M. Sawtelle” Jeweler
Pendleton, Oregon
Dental Society
E. L. Cooper
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