Quarrel at Dougherty Sheep Ranch Ends in Fatal Shooting
A dispute at the Dougherty sheep ranch led to a shooting that left a man dead and another wounded. Authorities report a worker named Morton killed a herder and wounded another, amid tensions over lamb bands and pay. The incident occurred near the Dougherty home and is under investigation with Morton detained in the county jail.
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Morton
Pit Dera
Ching
Dougherty
Morten
Morton Agress
Pendleton
Etamel
Vindonm
Bate
Arden Iim
Aitfing
Jung
Fey
Artem
Laren
Orty
Highest Water in 14 Years Delays Oregon Rail Route
Engineer from Portland notes Burnt River flood levels surpassing any in 14 years on the O BR and N system. He says spring freshets swell the stream, making bridges vulnerable and banks sandy yet repairs will be quicker with organized departments. Trains will resume soon, though exact timing remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F E. Holm
Portland
Burnt
Temple Reports Wheat Prosperity And Living Water Find
Farmer Temple toured the northern county Saturday and found wheat stands heavy and free of weeds with color strong and plants thriving. He predicts a bumper crop this year and notes a seven mile living water well on his farm, which he believes will boost land value about ten percent and endure the dry weather as a permanent flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Umatils
P. Temple
Desperate Bandit Neidermeyer Tries Suicide to Avoid Hanging
Neidermeyer, in Chicago, opened his veins and swallowed matches to delay death by hanging. In a wan state he refused doctors, lost significant blood, and his stomach was damaged by poison. A priest prayed, his mother visited, and a letter praised death with four reasons, including public doubt he could act.
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Neidermeyer
Chicago
Neldermeyer
La Fontaine Sells Restaurant to Moens for 8000
Gus La Fontaine sold his French restaurant business to Peleydore Moens for 8000 dollars. Possession to start May first with La Fontaine staying on as partner until Moens familiarizes himself, then he will depart for Southern California. La Fontaine plans to focus on his sheep business after the sale.
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Gus la Fontaine
Peleydore Moens
Mr. la Fontaine
Mr. Moens
California
Moons
New York Delegates Likely Instructed At Democratic Nominating Convention
Albany April 18 The New York delegation to the national Democratic convention will probably be instructed for Parker the New Yorker as Cleveland’s nom ination looms. TheBalloting and caucus details show Tammany leadership and a brief platform touching Panam a canal. Murphys reception and the New York leadership dominated the session. Sheep Killed by Hail in Texas Brazos valley damage and Wellaby county storm losses noted.
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Albany
Tammany
Hearst
Hil
Parker
New York City
Cleveland
New York
Asopus
Waders
South
Middle West
New Yorker
George Raines
Monroe
Bleecker Hall
Murphy
Bourke Cochran
Brady
Victor
Downing
McCarren
Panam Canal
Fort Worth
Texas
Brazos Valley
Wellaby County
Japanese Off Vladivostok Fortifications Rush
Telegrams report Japanese squadron near Vladivostok and landings for a Port Arthur siege by land. Russian Yalu commander quotes rope shortages as reason for not taking prisoners. Japanese transports sighted for Kinchau and Ping Yang as land fortifications and submarines move to frontiers.
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Yalu
Port Arthur
Tien Tsin
Kinchau
Wild Horse Road Rural Delivery Hopes Rise
WW Harrah of Wild Horse says residents along the Wild Horse road line want the county court to grant a petition to build the cut-off and secure a rural mail route from Pendleton. He believes the population on both the present road and the new cut-off exceeds the 25 mile limit to establish the route, aiding farmers who are cut off from town during harvest season.
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Harrah
Wild Horse
Cat Road
Ind
Pendleton
News of the World
Wilt Horse
Police Court Roundup Details Drunks and Street Incident
Morton Miller stays in city jail for five days after an afternoon disturbance. John Eckhart jailed for three days. Charlie Casey attempted heavy work on the streets, landed in the city rest parlors. Casey pleads not guilty and will be tried once night witnesses testify.
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Morton Miller
Hardy Sons
Buncherogs
Yeater
John Eckhart
Charlies Casey
Eclty
Finis Irrigation Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation filed in the county clerk’s office establish the Finis Irrigation Company. Capital stock set at $600 in 10 shares of $50 each. Principal business place Mil ton. Incorporators: W. Thomas, R. T. Motley, William Hodgen, and Jennie W. Gillis.
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Finis Irrigation Company
Milton
W. Thomas
R. T. Motley
William Hodgen
Jennie W. Gillis
Taxpayers Indorse 190d Assessment Policy
W B Ross deputy assessor from Meacham reports precinct taxpayers fully back last year’s assessment and support a similar process this year. He cites strong support for Mr Strain’s policy of equalized railroad assessment and higher property valuation. Co L Steel deputy from Union precinct finds local sentiment unanimous for Strain’s approach to equal taxation.
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W. B. Ross
Meacham
Strain
Briain
Co. L. Steel
Union Precinct
TRAFFIC RESUMED OVER OAK & N LINE TOMORROW MORNING
General agent A L Craig announces traffic on the east line will resume with train No 6 tomorrow morning. Burnt River water remains high but repairs are complete and the company expects to handle heavy traffic. Trains will run regularly thereafter and tickets east will be sold for all points east.
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A. L. Craig
the Oak, & N
Smith
Ths Place
Here
All Pointe East
Burnt River
Mad Mullah Routed. Somaliland Operations Ended
In London on April 18 the Secretary of War Foster told the commons that the Mad Mullah had been routed and military operations in Somaliland would be discontinued.
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Somaliland
London
Commons
Foster
Dates of wool sales named for Pendleton and other towns
Prospects for a large attendance and good prices at wool sales are reported by Oregon Woolgrowers Association secretary James E. Gwinn. Dates set for Pendleton May 28 June 10 21 and for Heppner May 26 June 7 38 Arlington May 31 Shaniko June 2 4 Baker City June 17 and Kigin June 28.
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Pendleton
James E. Gwinn
Oregon Woolgrowers Asaociation
Anles
Simall
Gwinn Wrete
Pondieton
Heppner
Arington
Shaniko
Baker City
Kigin
State Convention Delegates Depart for Portland
Cool K Wade W D Chamberlain W F Matlock J Smith and James H Raley left for Portland to attend the democratic state convention. Matlock and Dr Smith aspire to be sent to the national convention and will contest for delegate. Colonel J H Raley likely nominated for district attorney and RK Stanford for joint representative from Umatilla and Morrow.
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Cool K. Wade
W. D. Chamberlain
W. F. Matlock
J. Smith
James H. Raley
Portland
Mr. Matlock
Dr. Smith
Rannos
J. H. Raley
RK. B. Stanford
Umatilla
Morrow
Hatley declines second district congress nomination
In a statement to Umatilla County delegates Hatley says his public service, private business, and work as irrigation commissioner require his full time and he cannot campaign. He notes unanimous support in Eastern Oregon but declines the nomination to focus on state irrigation duties.
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T. G. Hatley
Congress
Oregon
Hatley
Flv Bas Boon
Umatilla County
Halley
Irrigation Commission
Tmatina County
Declined Service in Habeas Corpus Case Mentioned
Denver April 18 General Sherman Bell and Captain Buckley Wells from troop A arrived this morning and learned both had formally declined service in the habeas corpus matter. Bell and Wells held a long conference with Governor Peabody, who hinted at executive action to reverse himself and order Bell to produce Boyer. The governor may refuse to order the matter or ask the supreme court to modify its ruling. W L Thompson arrived from Lewiston to supervise remodeling of the bank building Judd. The safe box arrived and is being walled up in the vault nearly completed.
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Colorado
Habeas Corpus
Denver
Sherman Bell
Buckley Wells
Tobhuplite
Habeas
Sloyer
Weretern Federation of Miners
Bell
Wells
Peabody
Supreme Court
Moyer
W. L. Thompson
Wol. Thompson
Lewiston
Gow Bank
Judd
Chicago Grain Market Opens With Mixed Wheat and Corn
Chicago grain data from April 18 shows May wheat opening at 824 and closing 02 percent lower, old July wheat at 87 percent, and new July at TH with unchanged close. July corn opened 49 percent and closed at BOY, reflecting unsettled trading.
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Chicago Grain
Chicago
Tragic Child Deaths In Chadne Trunk Incident
In Chadne village near St. Petersburg on April 18 a woman’s children suffocated after entering a large trunk during play. The heavy lid collapsed, trapping them and causing fatalities. Authorities investigate the bizarre accident and warn residents to avoid unsafe play with trunks and similar furniture.
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St. Petersburg
Chadne
Hutch Bunday
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Ghert
Herder
Pat Dougherty
John Day
Barty
York
Ay Il
Carbarn
LA Fontaine
Pelydore Moens
Judge Parker
Vladivostok
Central News
Rome
Harbin
Vledivostok
Lever Lah Cherey
Kaghulinski
A_ Reuter disputch
Korean Bay
Togo
Ping Yang
Yalu River
Seoul
Frontier
Naval Academy
Antaywith
Wild Horse Road
Ries
Hailey
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