Train wreck leaves four dead and four injured
A railroad accident halted No. 4 as four people died and four were injured. Among the dead was Certrude Cook, whose coffin was damaged but body intact. Bechler escaped injury, and efforts continued to clear the wreck and restore service. Suspicion falls on two La Grande men tied to the incident, with coroner Folsom yet to identify the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Certrude Cook
Tacoma
A. L. Cook
Baker & Folson
Bechler
W. Co. Bechler
Pacific Express Company
A. B. Steel
Loa Grande
la Grande
Cayuse
Will Synhorst
Will Rinearson
Folsom
Wreck probe as coroner’s jury convenes after collision
A passenger train wreck left three dead with bodies recovered at Baker & Folkson. Coroner’s jury seated with members Two Teulech C E Bean C J Ferguson L E Penland Joe Parks and Charlee Eppinger. Conductor F L Coykendall led the inquiry as investigators recall prior wrecks near Meacham Creek and Umatilla River.
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Teulech
C. E. Bean
C. J. Ferguson
L. E. Penland
Joe Parks
Charlee Eppinger
F. L. Coykendall
Patty
Fireavin Milligan
Millifin
Meacham Creek
Umatilla
Bingham Springs
Editor telephones editorials from jail in Fairfax saga
Fairfax editor W Lhortright of the Fairfax Sun Review is editing his paper from his county jail cell with a telephone. He faces a $500 judgment from Fred Huston, a former sheriff candidate, over fierce election contest charges alleging bribery during his tenure on the county commissioners board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
8. D
John P. McManus
Pilot Rock Record
Hia
Umatilla
W. J. Kortright
S. D
Falso
W. Lhortright
Palrfax Sun- Review
Fred Huston
Tast
Kortright
Huston
Board of County Commissioners
Omaha
Ibe
Mana
Athena Schools to Close Amid Principal Dispute
County superintendent Frank K. Welles returns from east end tour and announces Athena schools will close at month end. The action ends two months of school work due to objections to the current principal and a prior quarantine reducing days already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Welles
Tnst
Athena
Fox Threatened to Kill on Umatilla Reservation
Albert Fox a 17 year old half breed Umatilla Indian was arrested in Portland after threatening to kill on the Umatilla reservation. The charge shifted from threatening murder to carrying whiskey onto the reservation. He pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars and 16 days in Multnomah county jail. The incident occurred in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Albert Fox
Umatilla
Multnomah County
Mattingly Family From Ohio Reach Medford After Wreck
Hon J Mattingly and family of Colina Ohio traveled in the wrecked train last night and arrived in Medford Oregon today to settle. Mattingly will practice law here and expects large eastern immigration to Oregon this season. The family was in the tourist car and were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Oregon
J. Mattingly
Colina
Ohio
Medford
Mattingly
Beieves
Matingly
Stock meeting notice misdated for Wenaha forest reserve
Portland discussion errors show a stockmen meeting announced for April 12 in Walla Walla instead of the intended city. Forest Ranger J M Schmitz advertised the gathering, with many Umatilla county stockmen preparing to apply for the range and expecting a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Wenaha
Walla Walla
Thin City
J. M. Schmitz
Umatilla County
Scott Likes Montana Move
Scott, now in Missoula as state manager for the International Conservatory of Music, reports Montana’s favorable prospects and ample money. Mr and Mrs Scott moved to Missoula about a month ago while Mrs Schilke of Washington, wife of the Cayuse engineer injured this morning, has been visiting Bellingham and will meet her husband in Portland tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Montana
F. Scott
Missoula, Mont
The
East Oregonian
International Conservatory of Music
Missoula
Schilke
Washington
Fred G. Schilke
Cayuse
Bellingham
Pendleton National Guard muster underway after strict exams
About 74 men enrolled as Company T third regiment undergo rigorous physicals in Dr C J Smiths office with another round planned. Adjutant General Finzer outlines Dick law and wartime orders while Pendleton officials aim for 68 to 76 men mustered in tonight after sessions in Music Hall and Dr Smiths office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts Jelty
National Guard
Brosius
C. J. Smith
Youngs
Music Hall
George Hartman, Jr
Finzer
Fingéer
Pendleton
J.smith
Awakening of Africa predicted by Curtis
William FE Curtis writes of Africa undergoing a vast transformation in 60 years with two transcontinental lines, numerous trunks, and many feeder rails. Telegraphs, roads, and steamers expand. Congo dam powers railroads. cotton, rubber, and literacy rise. vast oil and wind ventures planned. white governance coexists with increasing black labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE. Curtis
Africa
Mr. Curtle
Zambes Andouthern Conco
British East Africa
Soudon
London
Cape Town
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Jerusalem
Cairo
Livingstone
Stanley Pool
Congo
Niger
Liberia
Adrien
Captain Tippett and Wife Coming to Lead Work
Envoy Kivett, who has carried on Salvation Army work here for nearly two weeks, received a letter from Captain Tippett at Spokane announcing that he and his wife will arrive from Spokane this evening to take charge of the work. They will likely take part in the service this evening at the hall and on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Tippett
Kivett
Salvation Army
Spokane
Pirnel
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Empire M. & J
Empire Tea & Crockery Co., Inc
Schmidt
Main and
Alta Streets
T. S. Pringle
Winslow Bros. Jewelers
Opticians
Tallman & Co
McLeland
Mr. McLeland
Buckley
la Gradele
Jeees
Carrier Millinery
Athena Schools
Brosins
C.J. Smith
Lew
Awakening OF
Hostetiter
Hostetter
P.S. Suits
Boston
Sherman Clay ® CO
Jesse Failing
Mgr
Main Street
Bridge
L. Adler Bros. & Co
America
Max Baer
Walter
Walters’ Flour Mills
Pendleton, Oregon
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