Woolen Mill Nearing Readiness in Pendleton
Bishop brothers push preparations at the new Pendleton woolen mill. Machinery on the second floor nears operation as water, sewer, lighting, and ventilation systems are installed to ensure sanitation and comfort. Start will be gradual, with full crew coming only after thorough testing and adjustments.
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Bishop Brothers
Clarence Bishop
Messrs
Clarence
Roy Bishop
Bishop Bros
Pendleton
Man vanishes after fall at O R and N depot
Report says a man fell from a load of ties at the Oregon Railroad and Navigation depot Wednesday night suffered a broken back and sprained ankle yet vanished soon after investigators and local agents searched the area. Police chief Gurdane and Harriman representative Schuyler questioned. No trace of the injured man was found.
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Harriman
Cole
Vincent
Ringo
Schuyler
Daring Life Willie and the Postman Adventure
A mother learns her child, Willie, has been delivering letters to all houses on their road. The boy explains he found old letters in the wardrobe tied with ribbon and acted as a postman. The scene captures a playful mischief reported by the London Opinion.
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Willie
London
Irrigon Looks Mighty Nice, Irrigator Reports
The Irrigator notes town pride and improved appearances around Irrigon citing fresh upkeep, community projects, and friendly routines across the area. Residents describe the town as orderly, welcoming visitors, with ongoing efforts to maintain sidewalks, yards, and local landmarks.
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Irrigon
Pendleton News in Briefs Brief items and visits around town
In and About Pendleton notes Ben Burroughs plans a mountain trip on Monday. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Dodd of Hermiston. T. C. Taylor and wife and Leon Cohen and wife travel to Wenaha Springs, staying a few days. Frank Johnson, accused of eloping with Walter Romson's wife, jailed in Portland. Harry Hexter back in Pendleton from firm days ago. Mr. and Mrs. P. Corby arrive from Pleasanton, Kansas to visit sons E. E. and H. H. Corby. expected to stay two months or longer.
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Panughter
Wenaha Springs
T. C. Taylor
Leon Cohen
Taylor
Tias
Pendleton
Harry Hexter
Alexander & Hexter
Mr. Hexter
Kansas
Mrs. P. Corby
Pleasanton
E. E
H. H. Corby
West
Family trip pulls John Keys to Meacham resort
John Keys of the Taylor Hardware Co. left on last evening's train for Meacham to join his family camping at the mountain resort. From the shooting photos Johnnie took, he plans some hunting while there.
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John Keys
Taylor Hardware Co
Meacham
Johnnie
Two Horse Power Touring Car Drawn Into Pendleton
A large touring car pulled by two horses trotted into Pendleton yesterday after its engine reportedly failed out in the country. The team’s effort supplied the power to tow the vehicle to town.
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Pendleton
Frost Hits Riverside Farm Kills Potatoes and Veggies
Hd Morgan of Riverside and Pendleton reports a heavy frost last night. He says the cold damaged potato vines and other growing vegetables. Damage assessment continues.
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Riverside
Morgan
Pendleton
Boy Suffers Broken Arm After Wheat Sack Fall
The son of J. H. Uta, a Cayuse area foreman for O. R. & N., broke his arm yesterday when he fell from a pile of wheat sacks. He endured the pain calmly while being taken to town for medical help.
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J. H. Uta
Cayuse
Ellis Couple Anticipated Home Soon After Congress Adjourns
Congressman Ellis and his wife are expected to return home within days after Congress adjourns. Friends report they will depart the capital shortly and may visit Hawaii for a short vacation this fall.
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Congressman Ellis
Ellis
Congress
Hawaii
Northwest trip fuels Vogue Milinery stock ideas
Mrs. L. D. Idleman and Miss Grace Hilleary depart Wednesday for Seattle and northwest coast points for a summer vacation. They will visit leading wholesale military houses to select stock and gather ideas for Vogue Milinery fall and winter stock.
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L. D. Idleman
Grace Hilleary
Seattle
Coast Points
Northwest
Future of Curry County Heralded by Bright Investor Interest
A gilded forecast for Curry County projects a new era of growth as investors and homeseekers from afar promise heightened interest. The piece envisions a brighter future for the isolated region with renewed confidence and regional development on the horizon.
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Curry County
Gold Beach
Italians Shipmed to Grass Valley in Railroad War Bluff
About 175 Italians armed with guns were shipped from The Dalles to Grass Valley yesterday to take part in the railroad war pow in that rocky canyon. Kenneth Cooper of the Hotel Bowman said he was at The Dalles on business. Prevailing opinion is that the gun play is all part of a single large bluff.
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Dalles
Grass Valley
Rocky Canyon
Kenneth Cooper
Bowman
New Depot Takes Form In Pendleton
Rapid progress on Pendleton's new Oregon Railroad and Navigation depot shows the brick wall laid starting last night and early morning framing for doors and windows in place. The building will use dark premier brick with black mortar for its exterior.
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Pendleton
Irrigation Congress Heads to Spokane Event in August
The National Irrigation Congress meets in Spokane from August 9 to 14. A special rate of one and third has been granted and several Pendleton residents will attend, including Col. Will Moore District Attorney Phelps Bert Huffman and B P Dodd.
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Irrigation Congress
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Northwest
Pendleton
Col
Will Moore
Phelps
Bert Huffman
B. P. Dodd
Business Picking Up in Huntington Yard Levels
Railroad circles report Huntington R and N yards clogged with freight for distant points. More train crews will be added immediately to relieve congestion and restore movement.
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Huntington
Passenger business climbs with surge in daily trains
The record notes heavy travel on daily passenger trains, indicating a rising passenger business. It cites increased movement and demand as evidence of growing rail use and journeys, reflecting broader transportation trends.
Railway Officials Visit With Private Car 02 at La Grande
Co R and N officials led by General Superintendent M J Buckley Division Superintendent Wm Bollows and others arrived on train No 12 aboard their private car the 02 They were met by A Buckley chief dispatcher at La Grande Evening meetings covered department business Some officials stayed forenoon in the city
Peter West Faces Charge Over Cows and Bank Check
Peter West, described as having been wronged, went to the First National bank to stop payment on a check. The city treasurer sought to convert the check into money but found the city had been bun ched. Officials arrested West on driving stock from the pound without payment. hearing postponed by consent as he prepared to travel to Salt Lake for the G A R national meeting.
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First National Bank
Peter
FitzGerald
Salt Lake
Doctored tale of Pendleton attorney seeking missing son
Santa Clara Calif August 6 Att orney J B Perry Pendleton Ore seeks Jerry St Dennis a young half breed Indian held in trust estate value 16000 The Indian last seen here six months ago He came here on the brake beams The father a Frenchman died after the boy left Oregon a year ago The case is a fabrication Perry sought the young man to sign a contest petition against a will Bailey Perry handled the contest alleging the wife drunk the father The brothers deny any trust funds or real basis for the report of 15000 supposed for the missing son
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Santa Clara
Calif
J. B. Perry
Pendleton
Ore
Jerry St. Dennis
Oregon
California
Perry
Desire St. Dennis
Bailey & Perry
Monroe Hicks Dies in Milton from Blood Poisoning
Monroe Hicks, longtime east end resident, died at his Milton home early today from blood poisoning linked to a neck wound caused by a bell incident. His body will be taken to Pendleton for interment at Olney Cemetery tomorrow. He left a wife and three children aged two to eleven.
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Monroe Hicks
Milton
Pendleton
Olney
Japanese Editor Targeted in Honolulu Assassination Plot
A Japanese editor of the Shinpo newspaper, Sheba, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by Mori who planned the attack due to opposition to plantation labor strikes. Police investigated a strikers meeting as the motive, found Mori bought and sharpened a knife, and previously guarded Sheba’s home. Authorities protected strike leaders on trial and those who testified.
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Honolulu
Mori
Sheba
Shinpo
Lot
Mor
Cooneyites Prepare For End Of World Soon
Dublin August 6. More than 2000 Cooneyites gather at Ballinmallard County Fermanagh to pray as millennial beliefs surge. Pilgrims arrive from across Ireland and large numbers are baptized daily in the river while converts sleep outdoors.
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Cooneyites
Dublin
Ballinmallard
County Fermanah
Sumpter Valley Railroad Plans Draft of Men and Teams
The Sumpter Valley Railroad Company seeks a list of men and teams for upcoming track work and operations. The request emphasizes skilled labor and coordinated crew assignments for maintenance and expansion projects.
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The
Sumpter Valley Railroad Company
Auto Kills Woman but Never Stops on Linnton Road
Portland, Aug. 6 Mrs. Mary Real of a seven automotive party was killed instantly when a large red seven passenger touring car struck her on Linnton road near the exposition grounds at 2 30 yesterday morning. The driver and a front seat passenger escaped. the party, led by F I Kelly, had stopped to repair a puncture when the car bore down. Mrs Real and Elmer Erskin were walking toward the machine when struck. she flew about 20 feet, somersaulted, and died with a fractured skull and broken back. The killer exclaimed My God and accelerated away, leaving no number known.
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Portland
Mary Real
Linnten Road
Powder Works
Exposition Grounds
Manhattan Club
Alder Street
Charles A. Campbell
Meier & Frank Company
McMillan Street
F. L. Kelly
Hattie Driscoll
East Sixth Street
Real
Fritz
Linnton Road
Mrs. Real
Elde
Fide
Mr. Erskin
Five Acres In Touchet Valley Sell For 8180
A five acre tract west of Waitsburg along the Northern Pacific railroad sold for 980 dollars per acre, totaling 4500 dollars. Purchaser M. A. Harold paid the owner 2500 dollars more than the prior value, securing the G. M. Lee tract.
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Wattsburg
Touchet Valley
Waitsburg
Northern Pacific
M. A. Harold
G. M. Lee
Astronomers Gather at Mount Wilson to View Mars
A group of eminent scientists from Holland, Vassar, and the Smithsonian converge on Mount Wilson for Mars observations. They will use the new five foot reflecting telescope and attach a Jong focus device to capture unprecedented photographs as Mars passes unusually close to Earth next month.
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Los Angeles
Mars
Mount Wilson Observatory
J. C. Katteyn
Holland
C. W. Chamberlain
Vassar
B. G. Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Sccientists
Mara
Harrisburg Man Imports Buck from Ontario
A Harrisburg resident has imported a fine buck from Ontario showcasing the transfer of livestock across borders. The import highlights ongoing trade in exotic deer stock and raises questions about tracking and animal welfare controls.
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Harrisburg
Ontario
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Standard Grocery Co
Best Housed
Jeweler
Winslow Bros
O. M. Treacack
Optician
Pendleton Dye Works
Ben Burroughs
Frank Johnson
Walter Romson
United States
Griffith
Northwest Points
Deschutes
Peter West
Boston
Dayton
J. R. Houtchens
Freewater
J. RB. Loundagin
Tallman’s
MT. Hood
Greabless
Tallman & Co
N. Berkeley
American National Bank
United States Depository
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