County superintendent defends rural school consolidations
Frank K. Welles argues county schools show overall gains amid suspensions tied to consolidation. He cites district merges near Athena Pendleton and Nye, noting reductions in rural schools while towns gain teachers and nine month terms. Population shifts and wheat сель influence attendance, with farmers moving to towns for schooling.
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Tribune
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Watrict
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Adama
Nye
Welles
Vincent
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Milton
Beho
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Helix
Pendleton Corps
pShe
Bota
Gasa
Gath
Mikekelson to Sail May 15 on Duchess Bedford
Arctic explorer Captain Mikkelson plans a two year polar cruise aboard the Duchess Bedford leaving May 16. Financial backing now totals £10000 from Lord Rothechild and $25000 from the Royal Geographical Society, enabling a crew of ten men and six scientists including Ernest Lef fingwell zoologist and artist, Einar Ditterson geologist, V Staffanson etymologist, and Dr George Bowe surgeon.
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Victoria
B. C
Mikkelson
Lord Rothechild
Royal Geographical Society
Mikkelaonevye
Ernest Lek Leffingwell
Einar Ditterson
V. Staffanson
George Bowe
Compromise reached in McVicker estate contest
The Chicago court settled the estate dispute of Mrs. Harriet G McVicker today to protect the family name. Minnie Effey, who challenged the will, will receive 17500 of a 270000 estate. Horace McVicker the step son, aged 64 and in poor health, could not endure a possible scandal and the deposition phase was halted.
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Chicago
Harriet G. McVicker
McVicker
Minnie Effey
California
Horace McVicker
Testatrix
Fresno Beats Los Angeles In Coast League Clash
Fresno won 5 to 2 over Los Angeles in a Pacific Coast League game at Fresno on April 14. Other scores included Oakland 4, Fresno 5? and San Francisco 6, Portland 2. Mrs. Harry Bunkers, wife of the disgraced senator, reported a fire destroying nearly all household goods at 1549 Mission Street. The Transcontinental Passenger Association opened a four day convention in Los Angeles with 60 delegates, focusing on the rate bill.
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Los Angeles
Los Beles
Seattle
San Francisco
San Fracisco
Portland
Chicago
Tten
Howard
Mission Streets
Levy Strauss, Pagot, Upham & Co
Dinkelsplets
Hayman
California Game Association
Mutual Life Insurance Tunlding
Market and Real
Rosenbaum Clothing Company
Sansome
Byron Jackson
van Wink, Alexander & Yost
Market
Sacramento
Right of Way Deeds Filed for Walla Walla Electric Road
Right of way deeds and agreements filed with the county recorder grant fifty foot wide easement for an electric railway from Walla Walla to Milton. Deed holders include George Overturf J P McMinn William Haun E P Jennen Mary Simard Curus Powell A Fuller J F Hansen A J Crigler N G Manon S J Campbell J W Mutr B M Babcock C G Rogers Fred Heller J B Miller Gus Peterson A S J Babcock Newton Carnahan and A Eh Ballou. Consideration listed as $1 in most deeds and $100 extra for EB M Babcock. Walla Walla Valley Traction Co must operate the line within one year. Recorder’s filing fee $36.
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Milton
County Recorder
Walla Walla Valley Traction Company
Tn Earnest Jn Tk Enterprise
George Overturf
J. P. McMinn
Willam Haun
E. P. Jennen
Mary Simard
Curus Powell
A. Fuller
J. F. Hansen
A. J. Crigler
N. G. Ma
EB. M. Babcock
San Francisco Earthquake Devastates City Center
Chicago April 18 reports describe a massive Pacific coast quake causing widespread destruction from Market to the bay. Fire, collapsed buildings, and thousands dead or injured flood San Francisco, with Berkeley demolished and San Jose largely ruined. Federal aid offered as roiling quake shocks continue.
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Bay
Market
Dallas
Postal Telegraph Company
San Francisco
Nice
Call and Examiner
Hierkeley
Washington
War Department
Berkeley
Fiest
National Red Cross
Chicago
Santa Fe
Californa
Dunne
Anxious Pendleton People in San Francisco Ties
Pendleton residents fear for friends and relatives in San Francisco amid the unfolding events. Many locals report close connections and are awaiting word as the situation develops across the city.
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San Francisco
Pendleton
Six Engines Burn in Umatilla Fire at Roundhouse
A blaze at Umatilla last night destroyed the R. R. N. roundhouse and six locomotives after oil burners ignited. Engines 142 147 181 184 196 and 46 burned. one engine was moved to safety. Oil tanks and dry floors fueled the inferno. no wind limited spread.
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Umatilla
Snfocent
President urges remedial legislation on immunity and appeal
The president asks congress for remedial legislation to extend government immunity in trust cases and grant the right of appeal in criminal cases before trial. The move follows Judge Humphrey's Chicago ruling, criticized as making the Interstate Commerce Act a farce in beef trust cases.
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Roosevelt
Humphrey
Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Beef Trust
Scarcity of Ranch Workers Reported by Agent Spoonemore
J C Spoonemore, employment agent, says farmers cannot secure men for plowing and farm tasks. Several have offered as little as 1.25 dollars per day, far below the usual monthly wage. He notes plenty of city labor but few farm hands due to railroad work booming in the northwest.
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J. C. Spoonemore
Spoonemore
North West
Chamberlain Named for Joint Representative Vote
W D Chamberlain ex county clerk and former Umatilla legislator will run as Democratic nominee for Joint Representative of Umatilla and Morrow counties in the Friday primary. He endorses Statement No 1 and pledges to vote for the people's choice for U S senator. He served two terms as county clerk and was a two year legislator with a strong plurality.
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Umatilla
Morrow
W. D. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
United Stats
Wee
Trace of Burglar Found at Umatilla Store Robbery
Sheriff Taylor traced the Sharon and Eddings store burglary in Umatilla last Saturday night. A large dark man sold many knives and pistols to locals, evading capture as the peddler left town before the sheriff arrived. Divorce notices: George A Hills of Hermiston files for divorce from Ella Hills, Minneapolis 1904 marriage, two children.
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Umatilla
Sherif Taylor
Sharon & Eddings
George A. Hills
Hermiston
Ella Hille
Peter West
Minneapolis
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