Prehistoric Bone Found At Echo Oregon
A giant prehistoric carnivore jaw bone eight by ten inches with roots and three teeth was found at the mouth of Alkali Canyon near the Western Land Irrigation head gate. Multiple bones from irrigation ditch excavations have appeared, this is the first on the neat side of the river. Local visitors include James Scott of Hornbrook and others.
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Alkali Canyon
Echo
O. D. Teel
Western Land & Irrigation Company
James Scott
Hornbrook
Cal
Jimmy
B. Gillett
Portland
Tubbs
Stanfield
George & Miller
Cynthia McCullough
Mesdames Gulliford and Hammer
Pendleton
Thad Barnes
Huch Smith
G. W. Brindley
Charles Quinney
Episcops
Dorn
Gans Questions Why He Is Overlooked For Fights
New York report says fighter Joe Gans wrote a friend that he wants to know why lightweights have ignored his challenges. He posted $1000 to match Ad Wolgast for the world title but cannot land the bout. Gans offers the money as a side stake to a 19 round battle in a city with decisions, and seeks a few 10 round bouts in New York with Leach Cross and Tommy Murphy among potential opponents. He insists he is far from beaten and willing to fight top lightweights.
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New York
Joe Gans
Gans
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
Gans Aleo
News York
Leach Crosa
Tommy Murphy
Major McFatridge Named Flathead Indian Agent in Browning
Former Umatilla agent Major A E McFatridge has been appointed to the Flathead reservation at Browning Montana. He plans to stay until about July then likely transfer to the Yakima reservation. Local Pendleton interest strove to prevent his removal amid agency employe trouble.
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Umatilla Reservation
Flathead Reservation
Browning
Montana
Yakima
A. E. McPfatridge
J. J. Hamiley
Yakima Reservation
Major McFarridge
Flathead
McFitridge
Pendleton
Southerners object to having hook worm disease
Washington reports that doctors note a Southern bias against the term hook worm disease. People proud of not being anemic resist treatment, while the term ground itch anemia is suggested for those too sensitive. Dr. C. W. Stiles cites high infection rates among schoolchildren in three Southern Florida counties.
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Washington
South
C. W. Stiles
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Florida
North Carolina
Stiles
Birge Buys Venetian Staircase For Buffalo Mansion
George K. Birge secures a marble and porcelain staircase from a Venetian palace for his 2 million dollar Buffalo residence. Obstacles included Italian government opposition to selling early Venetian art. All hurdles overcome, pieces on the way to Buffalo to be installed this summer.
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George K. Birge
Buffalo
Paris
Local business figures arrive as Pendleton hosts visitors
Frank Clark of Haines and numerous others visit Pendleton for business today. Travelers include Evelyn Skinner of Echo at Hotel Bowman, Asi Thomson of Echo at the county seat, George Howard from Stanfield, J R Sponogle from Athena, and Miss Paralee Halley en route to Wallula Walla. Others transact affairs, from Reed of Pasco to N C Carlstrom of Pilot Rock, with real estate ties and insurance interests noted.
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Frank Clark
Haines
Evelyn
Asi B. Thomson
Echo,s
George C. Howard
Stanfield
J. R. Sponogle
Athena
Paralee Halley
Wallin Walla
Roy Neal
N. C. Carlstrom
Pilot Rock
W. W. Baker
Jacob Stein Real Estate Company
Portland
Pendleton
G. W. Proebster
Miltonites Form New Orchard County Promoted
One of the largest northeastern Umatilla county meetings met at the Oregon theater in Freewater on April 29 to back creating a new county named Orchard. D C Sanderson presided with attorney J P Neal W E Jones and J F Slover speaking. Trustees named N A Davis Henry Frazier and J H Hall to lead the drive and a publicity committee including Sanderson Slover Korts Neal Peterson and Bruce Shangle to push the movement.
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Freewater
Oro
Umatilla County
Oregon Theater
Orchard County
D. C. Sanderson
The
Freewater Times
J. P. Neal
W. E
Jones
J. F. Slover
N. A. Davis
Henry Frazier
J. H. Hall
W. F. Korts
8. D. Peterson
Bruce Shangle
Trio Under Train Unhurt After Vancouver Accident
Three children were thrown under a passenger train at Union Depot Vancouver Washington but emerged uninjured. A truck collided with a C and W freight engine after the freight entered on a parallel track as the Yacolt passenger train stopped. The driver fled, the truck was demolished, and bystanders including Mrs. J. Van Atta heard screams.
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Vancouver
Wash
Union Depot
J. van Atta
Brush Prairie
Yacolt
E. Reeves
Portland
States Have Jurisdiction With Federal Courts
After three days of controversy the senate passed the house bill amending the employers' liability to give state courts concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts in suits for damages from accidents. The measure, reported by the judiciary committee and steered by Senator Borah, faced fierce opposition from both sides. Senator Hale advocated state control. his amendment was defeated. Senator Paynter secured an amendment amid the debate. Seattle will wait for another census to challenge New York and Chicago.
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Washington
Senate
House
Committee On the Judiciary
Borah
Chamber
Hale
Tate
Heyburn
Ales
Paynter
Kentucky
Seattle
New York
Chicago
Treasurer Report of Local Library Association
Complete treasurer’s report for the Peneton public library lists receipts from Civic Club members and subscriptions totaling 2,248.76. Expenditures include magazines insurance local printing electrical fixtures bond, salaries, library casing, and miscellaneous items, ending with total expenditures 1,894.08 and balance 5468.
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Strain
The
Peneton Public Library
FROME
Cigs
Aidalpen Aus
Ayy
Patiting Esis Cen Cay
Civsccsayes
Hbrarian
Mbrarian
Stanfield Lands Pitcher Harris From Echo Team
Stanfield manager Neal secures T. R. Harris, an Echo pitcher, and plans to use him on the mound and possibly at first base. Harris praised as a strong striker and heady player, while Neal hails Hutchison’s 15 strikeouts and three hits as a record. Local businessmen discuss town growth, a concrete block store, and entertainment plans as Pendleton visitors arrive.
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Stanfield
Neal
T. R. Harris
Echo
Harris
Echoites
Rey Hutchison
Stanfield Echo
Hutchison
McCredie
George and Miller
Evie
Coe
Coe Avenue
Bank
Thos. Tubbs
Tubbs
George & Miller
Bell
Fargo
North Dakota
Allen
Comen! Con de
Corneal
H. &. Bartholomew
Harry
T. W. Rork
Columbia Land Company
Pendleton
W. W. Williams
Troy S. Neal
J. K. Bott
Mary Garden Plans Swiss Relaxation Trip Despite Nerves
Mary Garden has arrived with two cars, a Renault and a Pierce Arrow, and intends to visit Switzerland this summer to ease her overstrained nerves. Oscar Hammerstein comments calmly, saying Mary will have her fits but will return humbler if left alone. Mary fires back, saying Hammerstein may be mistaken and she means business.
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Parla
Mary Garden
Switzerland
Oscar Hammerstein
Mary
Qaear
Colonel's Homecoming Anticipation Grips Town
Little attention to Bryan's home coming this time as residents await the home coming of the Colonel. The scene suggests strong public interest and a notable absence of focus on Bryan.
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Bryan
St Elmo listing nears full town participation in Oregon
Manager Mitchell of the Oregon theater and Advanceman Shipman pushed a St Elmo listing yesterday and today, with Miss Spader, a traveling company representative, due Monday to complete the town roster. The Belasco attraction is near assured a substantial house, pending a few more names.
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St. Elmo
Mitchell
Oregon Theater
Advanceman Shipman
Miss Spader
Mission Services With Bishop O'Reilly Visit
Bishop O'Reilly of Baker City visited the Catholic mission today where he was greeted by a procession of Indians. He will conduct confirmation services on Sunday for a large class of children and adults and plans similar services at St. Marys church in the city the following Sunday.
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Catholic Mission
O'Reilly
Baker City
St. Mary's Church
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Standard Grocery Co
East Court Street
O. D. Teal
Castoria
Dale Rothwell
Wm. Hanscom
M'Fatridge
Reed
Pasco
Russell Brownell
Hermiston
Earl Gillanders
A. Reichert
A. A. van Voorhles Company
Sacramento
California
Bert Campbell
Charles McAlavy
Helix
Miltonites
New County
Library Association
A. Lowell
Civic Club
Jas
A. Fee
A. J. McAllister
Esecacnas
C. J. Smith
Hutchinson
Hammerstein
Summer Union Suits
Sawtelle’s
Royal M. Sawtelle
Jewecen & Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton Dye Works
East
Alta St
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