New Order Made In Spokane Case
Washington reports on an Interstate Commerce Commission order in the Spokane rate case fixing May 8 for further hearing to determine if the rate is unreasonable. Jos N Teasala notes prior orders and a pending Supreme Court appeal, with decision uncertain, and indicates rates to Spokane may be set without waiting for the high court. He mentions possible consideration of coastbound rate increases tied to Salt Lake precedent and water competition factors.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commisson
Spokane
Jos. N. Teasala
Supreme Court
Reno
Phoenix
Salt Lake
Scent Trade Restraint in New Bell-W U Contract
Government agents in Philadelphia probe Western Union plan to recruit Bell Telephone subscribers as telegraph agents with 10 percent rebates on telegrams. Officials fear Sherman act violations and potential monopolistic conditions, noting large businesses could obtain widespread rebates on messages. The Postal telegraph argues Bell diverts traffic to Western Union.
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Bell-W. U
Philadelphia
Pal
Department of Justice
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Bell Telephone Company
Telegraph Company
Bell Company
Western Union
Telegraph Office
Postal
Patch Up a Quarrel? There’s No Needle to Find
The saying warns that seeking harmony after damage is futile as the chance to mend a quarrel vanishes with time. It emphasizes impracticality of patching disputes once crucial moments pass.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton Tinby Is Bory Birth
A twelve pound baby was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Ben W Duin in the city. Mr Duin is a Warren Bros foreman. Guardian appointed County Judge Maloney yesterday ordered Elisa A Thom widow of Robert BE Thom to be guardian of five minor children Richard H Robert E John M Fred E and Georgia KE.
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Tinby
Ben W. Duin
Mr. Duin
Warren Bros
Maloney Yhaterday
Elisa A. Thom
Robert BE. Thom
Richard H
Robert E, John M
Fred E
Georgia KE
Two Property Purchases and Local Obituaries
Oliver L. Knotts of Pilot Rock bought a quarter section along California Gulch south of Pilot Rock from Alonzo Knotts for 5000. Tom Swearingen, owner of a French restaurant, purchased two lots at Calvin and Alta streets from John Halgh for 1200. The funeral of Miss Clarive Frazier, who died Monday, was held yesterday at 2:30 at James Nelson’s east Alla street residence conducted by Rev. Nathan Bryans. Minerva Lee was granted a divorce from Richard F. Lee by default on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, with W. M. Peterson representing her.
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Iwoots
Burroughs
Oliver L. Knotts
Pilot Rock
Alonzo Knotts
California Gulch
Tom Swearingen
Calvin and
Alta Streets
John Halgh
Frasier
Clarive Frazier
James Nelson
East Alla Street
Nathan Bryans
Minerva Lee
G. W. Phelps
Richard F. Lee
Mrs. Lee
W. M. Peterson
Round-Up Photos to Exposition Displayed in Bay Area
Secretary Keefe forwarded enlarged Round-Up photos to the Panama exposition in San Francisco. The Oregon building will host the exhibition, showcasing Round-Up scenes to visitors.
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San Francisco
Keefe
Association
Bay City
Oregon Building
Lights for Depot Placed to Rob Night Darkness
Over the past days four poles were erected on lawns east and west of the depot by the C W R N company for placing lights. The lights aim to brighten the depot area and extend visibility at night.
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C.W. R. & N. Company
Polling Booth Relocated for Reservation Precinct
Sheriff Taylor announced a polling place change from Pacific Coast Elevator warehouses to the Indian council hall on the south Reservation precinct. Voters will cast ballots next Friday at the primary election.
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Taylor
South Reservation
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Indian Council
Wickersham Sues to Enforce Court Decree in Walla Walla
George M. Wickersham of Wallia Walla, cousin of the U S attorney general, has filed two local circuit court actions to enforce a superior court judgment from Walla Walla county Washington. One suit targets Frank A. Davis of Milton for 840 and the other Davis and Xavier Michelleg for 245. Peterson Wilson represent the plaintiff.
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George M. Wickersham
Wallia Walla
United States Attorney General
Superior Court
Walla Walla County
Washington
Frank A. Davis
Milton
Davis
Xavier Michelleg
Peterson & Wilson
Five Drunks Given Three Days In Jail
Five intoxicated men from the Cup celebration pleaded guilty to charges in police court. R. Hackenson, Clifford Stewart J, E. Davis, T. J. Gilmore, and J. Jones were sentenced to three days and two extra nights in jail in the dismal city battle setting.
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Cheering Cup
R. Hackenson
Clifford Stewart
E. Davis
T. J. Glimore
J. Jones
Prominent Pilot Rock Couple Tie The Knot
Prominent Pilot Rock couple Prominent pilot Rock residents Miss Lydia J Albaugh and Oliver L Knotts secured a marriage license yesterday morning and were united by Rev Frank J Milnes Presbyterian pastor. Knotts a well known farmer near Pilot Took taught school in the same vicinity. Buhrer Gets Leave Of Absence Ed Buhrer road master Pendleton division O W R N has been granted six weeks leave and will depart for Los Angeles His replacement will be John Coughlin a roadmaster with many years of experience.
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Oliver L. Knotts
Lydia J. Albaugh
Pilot Rock
Frank J. Milnes
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Knotts i
Pilot
Record alfalfa growth in county reaches new height
The speaker notes unusually good conditions along the stream with alfalfa reaching eighteen inches, the tallest growth seen in the county this season. He believes this is a record for the area.
Fighters In Police Court Docket Highlights Fights
The police court docket features John McGowan fined five days in jail after a belligerent altercation with Ed Barr who forfeited ten dollars. John Baker paid twenty dollars to secure release while John Burk paid five dollars after being picked up in a drunken bout. Alaskan pups, four tiny Gray Bros. pups, exhibit in a grocery window, a rare sight for the area.
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John McGowan
Ed Barr
John Baker
John Burk
Gray Bros
Gas and Coal Range for Sale
For Sale Combination gag and coal range in good condition with eight months use. Call 201 Wa ter street or Phone Main 569.
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Water Street
Puppy Care Ignoring Street Weather Sparks Clean Garment Promise
A vintage notice promises gentle cleaning for delicate fabrics to restore garments after muddy street weather. It assures no damage during the process and offers redress for patrons, highlighting the care taken by the cleaners with both ladies and gentlemen as potential customers.
Circulating Road Petitions For Oregon Highway Plan
Edgar F Averill began circulating six initiative petitions backed by the Oregon Association for Highway Improvement to promote a comprehensive road plan. He reports strong signature gathering while advocating a high quality roads program approved by a harmony committee. A high school debate on replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment ended in a verdict in the affirmative with judges Hamp ton, Jones, Tallman present.
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Oregon Association For Highway Improvement
Edgar F. Averill
Harmony Committee
Oregon
Mr. Averill
Prin
A. C. Hampton
Miss Jones
Folsom Tallman
Chester Gordon
Alice Krunwall
Flossie Kimball
Leo Haw
Lillian Galliford
Clara Straughan
Water supervisor completes Butter creek apportionment report
Alfalfa Aheng of Benson LL D Howland, water supervisor, is in the city finishing his work of apportioning Butter creek water and reporting crop prospects.
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Alfalfa
Aheng
Benson
Ll. D. Howland
Butter Creek
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Gray Bros. Grocery Co
Quality Grocers
Newsy
Pendleton
Florida
Alexander
Pendleton Dye Works
Alta
Wm. Hanscom
Wonder Store
Clark’s Grocery
Main Street
Makerg
Royal M. Sawtelle
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