Liberty the Snake Found Dead Near Adams Bend
Pendleton resident known as Liberty, a famed Indian figure in local police court history, is found dead two miles east of Adams morning. Coroner to hold an inquest. death attributed to chronic alcoholism after a spree. Once captured as a Snake by Umatilla war party under Donald McKay, he lived as an allottee.
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Adams
Liberty
Poncieton
Umatilla
Donald McKay
Adame
Henderson
Penditton
Eld
Thile
Lee Moorhouse
Umatillas
Umatilion
Blue Mountains
Pocatello
Umatitiss
War i
Road Strawing Urged To Restore Cold Spring Canyon Road
residents petition county court to straw about 14 miles of South Cold Spring canyon road to ease heavy hauling to Cold Springs and nearby stations. farmers Thomas Campbell J B Grubb and others offer free straw if the county places it. aim to cover head of canyon to Cold Springs station and renew later in fall after harvests.
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Cold Spring Canyon
Thomas Campbell
J. B
Grubb
Cold Springs Station
Emall
Decision in September on Moses Taylor new trial motion
The defense in Moses Taylor's case, convicted of attempted arson, submitted the motion for a new trial to Judge Eliis in September. The outcome is pending as the judge reviews arguments and records from the trial.
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Moses Taylor
Eliis
Motion on Taylor arson case delayed for affidavits
Yesterday afternoon a motion for a new trial in the arson case of Taylor was argued. The court will not rule until September, with the matter held under advisement. Affidavits claim witnesses heard Banister promise $1000 if Taylor was caught in an attempt to burn his barn or field. No sentence has been passed yet.
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Defenge
John Banister
Taylor
Wheat yields mark big Umatilla County harvest
In Umatilla County near Echo, Will Wyrick reports 200 acres of spring wheat yielding 18 to 25 bushels, far above expectations. Harvest covers 1500 acres with 200 acres of barley cut and 1000 more wheat to come. three weeks to finish.
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Wester
Umatilla
Will Wyrick
Echo
Wrrick
Wash away dandruff with proven Herpicide scalp germicide
An advertisement promotes Noentro’s Trerphcide and The Herpicide Co. claim that destroying the parasitic germ at the hair roots is essential to prevent dandruff. It urges readers to request samples from Bell or De Mich, affiliated agents Koeppen & Bros, touting a genuine scalp germicide.
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Noentro
Atampo
Herpicide Co. de Mich
A.C Koeppen & Bros
Begin Young Savings Plan Promises 4 Percent Interest
A bank advertises a savings plan urging early start with small weekly or monthly deposits. It promises 4 percent interest compounded semiannually to help individuals build competence for future needs, inviting readers to inquire at any branch window.
Rev Dr S Shangle Returns From Tong trip East Oregon Idaho
Rev Dr S Shangle presiding elder of the M E church South reports returning home to Umatilla county after a month in Idaho Baker Malheur counties. He notes extreme heat in Malheur City and Boise valley with mosquitoes near unbearable. He discusses growing interest in Columbia College at Ashton and conferences with friends and patrons boosting the school’s prospects.
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S. Shangle
Oregon
Idaho
Unmatilla County
H. 8
Shan Ete
M. E. Church
South
Shangle
Baker
Malheur
Umatilla
Boise Valley
Bose
Columbia College
Ashton
Shannle
Kunkel Sees Bright Crops in Asotin Region
A. Kunkel, Pendleton implement dealer and Peerless traction engine agent, arrived in Lewiston after visiting the Montgomery and Weissenfels and the Asotin flat country. He reports a strong crop outlook with a conservative wheat yield of about 30 bushels per acre, tempered slightly by two weeks of warm weather and some damage along the Grand Ronde river. Major Lee Moorhouse reports a Supreme Court decision reversing Judge Davis and dismissing Moves Mercantile Co. v. First National Bank of Payette from Malheur County.
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Pendleton
A. Kunkel
Peerless Traction Engine
Montgomery
Weissenfels
Asotin
Mr. Kunkel
George Appleford
Grand Ronde
Lee Moorhouse
Supreme Court
Moves Mercantile Company
First National Bank of Payette
Malheur County
Davis
Circuit Court
Typhoid Illness Strikes Peters Child in Aurora
Frances Peters, daughter of Mrs Jamey Peters, contracted a severe typhoid fever soon after Mrs Peters arrived in Aurora Oregon. The child is in serious condition as medical treatment continues.
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Frances Peters
Jamey Peters
Eagles Picnic Aimed at Building Fund Under Blue Law Debate
The Eagles plan a wide open picnic next Sunday at Kine Grove using coupons and tents to raise funds for a new hall. Beer and refreshments will be sold while dancing ensues, with legal questions raised about Sunday law compliance and involvement of local officials.
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Eagles’ Building Fund
J. T. Hinkle
Eagle Hall
Hinkle
Phelps
Popular Inland Empire eateries thrive in dull season
The French restaurant and Mrs Cooper's in the St George building report immense business despite a slow month due to the Lewis and Clark fair and resort crowds. Patrons praise modern service and suggest the 25 cent meals are the best value in the Inland Empire. Traveling salesmen are moving away from 60 cent houses to these popular spots.
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Inland Empire
Death from Diphtheria Strikes Portland Child
The 14 month old son of Mr and Mrs John McLaughlin of this city died in Portland this morning after a two week battle with diphtheria contracted on a train trip to Portland. The mother had visited the fair two weeks earlier. The father works for the O R N company in this city and was summoned by wire. The illness was not believed to be from exposure here, and may have occurred on the train trip.
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John McLaughlin
Thin City
Portland
McLaughlin
Gambling Running In City Venues Across Hotels
Gambling is reported in five or six places in the city both upstairs and in basements with a large game active in a leading hotel dining room. Repeated complaints to the city council have not led to action to stop it.
Ranch Changes Hands on Birch Creek Ranch
Real estate firm Nowlin Roberta and Co. completed a transfer of the 960 acre Birch creek ranch from Charles White to C. M. Robertson at Mothes Iowa for a consideration of 8000 dollars.
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Nowlin, Roberta & Co
Birch Creek
Charles White
C. M. Robertson
Mothes
Iowa
Incorrect Guide Book Misleads on Train Arrival Times
The excerpt criticizes the PTA guide book for providing misleading figures and cites the Northern Pacific train arrival at Pasco as listed as 8h Pp. Mm. The note implies errors in published times and questions reliability of the guide.
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Pasco
Chanute capitalists tragic tank accident claim
Dudley F. Chambers of Chanute Kansas died in a large oil tank after slipping from an iron ladder and inhaling fumes from crude oil. He became unconscious and drowned, the incident resulting from asphyxia caused by the tank environment.
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Dudley F. Chambers
Chanute
Kan
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