Rights on Umatilla River Irrigation Dispute
The Umatilla Indian tribes on the reservation are denied irrigation rights despite the river running through their lands and their moral and legal entitlements. The Byers milling company, aided by political pressure, has monopolized water use under a department permit, claiming a vested right the permit did not grant. The Indians' lands suffer dryness and intermittent farming as the mill reaps benefits from the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla Reservation
Imatila
Department of the Interior
Byers Company
Department
Congress
Water rights dispute at Umatilla case drags through courts
The milling company and Umatilla Indians face prolonged adjudication of reservation water rights. The state water board may take years, with possible appeals through state courts and federal courts, due to the federal question at stake. Critics urge quicker resolution and fault past neglect while noting federal policy shifts under new administration. The Round-Up train plan from Kansas City signals growing Spokane area attendance. homesteaders struggle to identify viable filing land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Water Board
Water Board
United States
Byers Company
U. S
Taft
Lane
Umatilla Reservator
Rail Strike Votes Prompt Comment on ICC Influence
The ease of voting for railroad strikes without actual stoppages raises questions about whether such strike rhetoric is intended to influence the Interstate Commerce Commission decisions and policy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Warm Weather Returns as Umatilla County Sees Heat
Umatilla County basks in rising temperatures while nearby mountain resorts report solid visitor arrivals. The contrast highlights a broad regional appeal with sunny days drawing outdoor enthusiasts to both valley and highland destinations.
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Umatilla County
Wheat Pit Set to Reopen as Adage Promises Activity
If the ears of our Round buffaloes do not burn there is nothing in the old proverb. The wheat pit will become active in due time.
Keys Turn The Right Way Said Professor Lookabout
A New York Times fragment recalls Professor Lookabout explaining why keys most often turn to the right to unlock lids drawers and other encloses while doors may vary by side. He shares a tale of convincing a skeptical friend that the righty turning key is the common rule. He attempts to open his desk with a left turn.
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The
New York Times
Lookabout
His Advertising Chance
A witty Cleveland Plain Dealer quip jokes about engagement rumors involving Lord Softpate and Tottle Power, suggesting public notices would reveal no known parents without Tottle and casting light on social satire of aristocratic matchmaking.
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Softpate
Tottle
Galty
Sottle
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New York Taxi Fares Cut and Licenses Tightened
New regulations cut taxi rates in New York City effective today and introduce a new licensing system for drivers. Taximeters will be regularly inspected and dishonest practices face fines or jail. Passengers and drivers may be fined if an intoxicated rider sits in front with the driver.
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New York
New York City
Reverend praises Dr Kings New Life Pills in ad
Rev H Stubenwoll of Alison Iowa extols Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation saying they are perfect pills no home should be without them. The liver and bowels are well served by these pills priced 25 cents at Koeppens.
Weston Man Buys Dan Kirk Residence
Edwin Anderson purchases the Dan Kirk residence on South Broad Street Weston Oregon and plans remodeling to move his family in soon. Local residents including Mrs. Jas Compton Mrs. Clara Price and Miss Lizzie Mansfield travel for visits while others vist relatives in Pendleton Walla Walla and Everett.
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Weston
Ore
Edwin Anderson
Dan Kirk
South Broad Street
Jas. Compton
Pendleton
Clara Price
Walla Walla
A. Richael
Everett
Wash
Mamie Carter
Lizzie Mansfield
Athena
John Harris
Ross Kennedy
I. M. O’harra
Pullman
I. M. O'Harra
John Keene
Weston Mountain
H. H. Copeland
Chas. Keene
D. F. Lavender
F. G. Lucas
Stanfield Man to Build New Home in Stanfield
Stanfield, Ore Aug 1 Special Correspondence W J Furnish digs a deep well on his land north of the city and will build a modern home at once. Pendleton attorney Frederick Steiner attended to business here this week. Several residents visited Pendleton Spokane and Portland for errands and outings.
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Stanfield
Ore
W. J. Furnish
Furnish
Frederick Steiner
Pendleton
F. O. Yates
Anastasia Chezik
F. B. Stuart
S. Severance
Spokane
R. N. Stanfield
G. L. Hurd
Lenna Wade
Chaz
Littisburg
C. C. Carr
H. E Bartholomew
Mountain Ga
Herbert W. Copeland
Lexington
Harry Norwood
Don’t Hide Them With a Veil Remove Freckles With Ethine
An old advertisement promotes a prominent physician’s prescription to remove freckles. It guarantees money back if the remedy fails and urges railers to ask for double strength ethine. First applications promise noticeable improvement with some freckles vanishing.
Pendleton Social Notes Move Through Local Circles
Cc W Conner was among the Stan fieldites doing business in Pendleton Wednesday. Fred 8 Bryant returned to his Woodland Wash home Thursday after two months in Stanfield. J P Lowthian went to Portland Thursday for a short visit with family. Miss Myrtle Spickerman left Wednesday for Becker Minnesota after a month with Miss Jeasie Brierly. Mrs Sadie Hickey visited friends in Echo Tuesday.
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Fred
Bryant
Woodland
Wash
Stanfield
J. P. Lowthian
Portland
Myrtle Spickerman
Becker
Minnesota
Jeasie Brierly
Sadie Hickey
Echo
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Pea Gast
Oregonian ™ Publishing Co
Pendleton, Oregos
Daily Rast
Oregon Ten
Ludelman News
Menaghington
Imperial Hotel
Security
D. Joy Buréau
Fourteenth Street
N. W
Daly
Dally
Mal
Delly
Bally
Carrie Bally
Carr
Mall
Mal Gemi
Nited Press Association
O Frank L Stanton
Matilla Reservation
Mt. Hood
Tallman & Co
Wilson
Bryan
Kansas City
N. Y
Sam Jinkins
John B. Stetson
Gar
Lias
Oxfords
Pumpe
Val
Cc. W. Conner
Mark Moorhouse Company
Court Street
Pacific Power & Light Company
Averill G Sullivan
Thompson Street
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