Indians Protest Herd District in Nez Perce County
Educated Nez Perce Indians led by Reubens appeared before county commissioners to remonstrate against forming a herd district in Lapwai and Spalding, signaling a new active role in county affairs and land ownership. The dissension followed debate. petition to create the district was granted, while Reubens’ arguments hinted at shifting tribal policy.
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Nez Perce
Lewiston Tribune
Stephen Reubens
Reubens
Board of County Commissioners
Lapwaj
Spalding
Washington
Tesbens
Uncle Sam
Renbena
James Reubeng
Nez Perces
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
David Gilmore
Nex Perce
Cats Guard the Mail at Portland Post Office
Cats protect mail at Portland post office to deter rats and mice. Annual $24 appropriation funds food and care for the cat staff. The tale notes the unusual district practice of funding feline mail guardians and recalls prior rodent trouble affecting mail pouches. A separate item previews The District Leader at Wallack's theater, bound for Oregon tomorrow evening.
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Portland
Postoffice Department
Postmaster Minto Approves 24 For Cat Food
The post office budget records show Postmaster Minto approving a $24 appropriation for cat food amid routine office supplies and maintenance. This note reflects small agency funding decisions and staff welfare considerations.
District Leader to Open at Oregon Theater on April 21
Amusements notice previewing The District Leader coming to the Oregon theater Tuesday evening April 21. It promises a large chorus capable of delivering an opera score, with voices described as the art that elevates the production above local tastes.
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Herald Square
Broadway
New York
Wallack
Ihs
Wallick’s
Oregon
Chicago
Oregon Theater
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms are available for rent. Inquire at the East Oregonian office for details and contact information.
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East Oregonian
Work on the Jetty Columbia Contracting Expands Labor
Columbia Contracting Company has put 200 men to work at Fisher's quarry for the jetty extension at Columbia bar. Nine barges move rock to Fort Stevens where it is loaded to cars for a two mile extension. The project, funded by a $2.5 million congressional appropriation, aims to extend the south jetty to seven miles from shore over about two years.
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Columbia Contracting Company
Fisher's
Columbia Bar
Portland
Fort Stevens
Congress
The
Columbia
Dan Kern
Kern
Auto Races at Rose Festival Boost Test of Stock Cars
Portland motor club plans a landmark automobile race during the Rose festival to test public stock cars unlike prior local events. The 14 to 15 mile course from Montavilla through Gresham features sharp turns and a seven mile descent, with militia guard and $2340 cost. Prizes include costly cups for permanent trophies awarded to three straight winners.
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Portland
West
California
Myer
Vanderbilt
Briarcliff
Serioul
Montaville
Gresham
Montavilla
Farmers' demonstration train planned for Walla Walla valley
Following a report of a farmers' demonstration train, communities across the region urged for a similar service. A prior Palouse trip drew large crowds, prompting Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company officials to arrange another run. The train will stop at
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Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla
Palouse
Schilling’s Best Tea Sold in Packages Not Bins
Grocer offers refund if customers dislike Schilling’s Best tea sold in packages. policy states tea never comes in bins or canisters and money is returned if unsatisfied.
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Schilling
Farm Bargains No 24 Splendid 700 Acre Ranch Near Milton
Listing highlights multiple farms near Milton including a 700 acre wheat and stock ranch with two springs and good water, 410 acres rich soil yielding over 50 bushels per acre, 290 acres pasture, priced at 25450 with half cash. Additional parcels include 160 acres with alfalfa, 400 acre wheat farm near Walla Walla river, 480 acres near Milton, and 250 acres eight miles from Milton irrigated. Agents for Home Land acre tracts on the car line.
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Milton
Burlingame Ditch
Walla Walla River
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Taffeta
Panama
Alexander Dep't Store
NEZ Perbos
W. E. Finzer
Nsith
Gowa
Fred C. Trusdell
Minto
Diewich
Fisher's Landing
Columbia River
Vancouver
Lower Columbia
Pullman
Washington State College
Robert Burns
C. F.van de Water
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
Bberst
Washington Counties
Pendleton Cloak and Suit House
Milton, Oregon
Jesse
Bridge
Main Street
Rader's
Oregon Theatre
Morrie B. Streeter
Frank J. Sardam
Jos. E. Howard
Ethel Dovey
Fred C. Truesdel
Vera Hamilton
Frank Weed
Albert Denier
Mina Manley
Gustav Neuville
Nellie Watters
Ward de Wolfe
Geo
W. Wandling
C. Cochrane
Jersey
Sammy Sen
Pendleton Drug Co
Sellers & Matlock, Props
Edison
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