Palm Garden at the Fair Plans Revealed
The county fair commission designs a 100 by 25 foot palm garden in the pavilion with J H Mitchell of Bankers Reserve Life Insurance and Pendleton Tribune ties to craft the feature. The dance platform will host Morrow and Umatila county exhibits and a pavilion extension may create space for stock exhibits under the same roof. Fite Gerald oversees the effort with C E Roosevelt Leon Cohen and Lee Teutach coordinating. A September 23 to 28 rally will follow return of eastern members.
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J. H. Mitchell
Bankers’ Reserve Life Insurance Company
Pendleton Tribune
Fair Commission
Commission
Morrow
Umatila
Umatilla
Railroad Street
Fite Gerald
C. E. Roosevelt
Leon Cohen
Lee Teutach
Enst
Temporary Raise of Dam Near Malin Street Bridge
A crew under Bree Fred Walters raised the river dam atop the concrete barrier near the Malin Street bridge to boost water for the mill. Citizens feared permanent changes and basement flooding, but officials confirmed the modification is temporary after consulting with Mr. Waters, Mayor Feo, and District Attorney Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bree Fred Walters
Malin Street
Waters
Feo
Phelps
Leupp Visits Yakima Northwest Headed to Sound
Indian Commissioner Leupp visited Yakima Reservation and Major Jay Lynch, toured irrigated lands, and discussed opening of the reservation and irrigation issues. He plans annual inspections and will talk with the Reclamation Service on Abraham water rights and potential Tieton project extensions before court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Republic
Leupp
Indian Department
Washington, D. C
Jay Lynch
Yakima Reservation
Lynch
Abraham
Reclamation Service
Tieton
Ahtanum Valley
Abraham Creek
Laying Track Near Boise Pushed for Beet Crop Rail Line
The Boise Valley railroad track laying to Nampa is accelerated to handle a forthcoming auger beet crop. Dumps for loading beets on cars are being built. the crew has reached Meridian with nine miles to go to Nampa and the sugar beet factory. Manager Donaldson and Supervising Engineer Condgon discussed crossing locations yesterday. A large dump planned one and a quarter miles west of Sonna will hold 14 car loads, with three smaller dumps along the route.
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Boise Capital News
Bolse Valley
Boise Valley
Nampa
Meridian
Donaldson
Boise Valley Road
Condgon
Sonna
Eastern Oregon Congressman Ellis Announces Re election Bid
Congressman W. R. Ellis of this city, now at Newport for the summer, grants Portland papers an interview declaring he will seek reelection to Congress next year. He won his seat in the eastern Oregon district by the largest plurality ever, with a margin a bit over 16 000 votes.
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Eastern
Oregon
Portland Papers
W. R. Ellis
Newport
Congress
Ellie
Oregon Man Chosen Superintendent Quickly
A Springfield dispatch reports G. W. Jones elected superintendent of the Oregon Institution for the Blind. The Salem Statesman notes the choice confirms his strong standing with the Mimola board of trustees. Jones has led the Oregon Institution since July 1, 1901.
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Oregon
Springfield
G. W. Jones
Oregon Blind School
Noise Institute For the Blind
Salem Statesman
Jones
Mimola Board of Trustees
Oregon Institution
Farmers' Labor Tuveau Closed in Walla Walla
The Farmers Employment Agency at 53 Alder Street closed last night after many local farmers failed to cover their share of expenses. Sanderson, who managed the agency since opening two months ago, left for Newport Oregon to spend the summer with his family.
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Walla Walla
Farmers Employment Agency
Alder Street
Mil Sanderson
Newport
Ore
Wallula Society Notes Splash at the Gateway Beach
Society at Wallula describes a recent swimming party at the Wallula Gateway. A bathing party on the Walla Walla shore features simple ladica costumes, flour sack suits showing brands, and playful stunts by Silas Reetz, Mia, Hob Lucas, and others. The piece notes eclipse lore and festive beach fun along the river.
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Wallula Gateway
Walla Walla
Gateway
Silas George Frederick Reetz
Mia
Reetz
Hob Lucas
Wallula
O R N Damages Paid to Young Brakeman Pat McCoy
The O R N company settled Pat McCoy's claim for 2100 after a Umatilla accident. McCoy, son of James McCoy of La Grande, is a minor. Guardian James McCoy, bonded for 4200, received the payment at La Grande.
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Pat McCoy
James McCoy
la Grande
Umatilla
Henry
Union County
Walla Walla Seeks Congress Role for Irrigation Meet
Walla Walla hopes to host the next Irrigation congress and collaborate with authorities to start plans immediately. The city touts its irrigation district standing and offers inducements to attract delegates, citing drives and excursions to showcase the Garden City of the World as an effective boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Pendleton Runaway Injures Pendleton merchant Henry Harrison
Henry Harrison a Pilot Rock merchant suffered minor injuries when his buggy ran away near Pendleton. His team bolted send the rig over twice throwing him to the ground. The buggy was damaged and one horse was badly injured.
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Henry Harrison
Irrigation Venture Promoted by Judge Scott
Former supreme court judge Fimon Scott visited the city claiming 1000 acres of desert on the Snake River will be developed into a superior irrigation project using gas pumps. He reports success of gas pumping trials and plans for widespread use. He compares the plan favorably to the Lewiston Clarkston scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fimon Scott
Supreme Beach
Thin State
Scott
Snake River
Lewinton-Clarkston
Walla Walla
Suit Filed in Circuit Court to Collect $193.46
Frank Alexander sues J A Jones in circuit court for 193.46 plus costs, filed today by Carter and Raley law firm. The action seeks payment of the stated sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eircuit Court
FR. Alexander
J. A. Jones
Carter & Raley
Pearson and Helden Receive Marriage License
A marriage license was issued last evening to John P. Pearson and Kristiana Helden, both residents of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Pearson
Kristiana Helden
Oregon Children Swell Peary Fund To 108.02
Oregon school children raised 108.02 dollars in pennies for Commander Peary to fund another Arctic voyage. The state board of education led the drive with Governor Chamberlain, Secretary Benson, and State Superintendent Ackerman backing the effort. many towns contributed, with a final statewide total of 108.02 dollars.
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Oregon
Peary North Pole Fund
State Department of Public Instruction
Chamberlain
Benson
Ackerman
Commander Peary
J. H. Ackerman
Portland
Northwest
Peary
Board of Education
Portland Man Absconds Leaving Oil Firm Shortfall
J S Boyle northwest manager of the Associated Oil Company absconded from Portland two weeks ago. The shortage is estimated at 3165.54 and rising as auditors examine the accounts. He left his wife and a two year old child behind as distressing scenes unfold. A successor had just arrived from San Francisco to take his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
San Francisco
Whipping of Henry Schaefer After Arrest in Oregon
Henry Schaefer, accused of beating his wife in early July, received fifteen lashes at the whipping post this morning. He fainted during the punishment but revived after cuffs were removed and shook hands with Deputy Sheriff Frank Beatty, who administered the disciplinary lash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schaefer
Oregon Daily Journal
Scheefer
Frank Beatty
Elgin Planing Mill Engine Runs Away Causing £1000 Damage
The governor of the engine at the Star planing mill in Elgin stuck and the engine ran away, causing damage to itself and surrounding machinery totaling about £1000.
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Star Planing
Elgin
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Boise
Judge Ellis
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