Balcom Sentenced One Year For Neglect Of Family
Frank Balcom was sentenced to one year in the county jail with the option to post a $600 bond to prove he will properly care for his wife and children. He pled guilty to violating a new state law prohibiting a husband from letting his family become destitute when able to prevent it. Sheriff Taylor arrested him and he was brought before Judge Grant under county court jurisdiction.
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Durance
Frank Halcom
T. P. Gilliland
Swift
Balcom
Phelps
Taylor
Hind
Circuit Court
Bean
Grant
Gilliland
Balcom Seeks Release After Strenuous Sentence
In Umatilla County Balcom faces a hard stance under a new law aimed at deterring men from supporting prostitutes. District Attorney Phelps emphasizes enforcement to set an example, with several men imprisoned for earning or living off prostitution profits. Balcom hopes to improve for his wife and child if released.
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Stewart Creek
Balcom
Umatilla County
Phelps
Thia County
Fifteenth National Irrigation Congress Heads to Sacramento
A landmark national convention in Sacramento this September expects about 3000 delegates, more than double any prior gathering. The event will feature vice presidents, cabinet members, senators, representatives, governors, state officers, and leaders from education, professions, and industry as attendees from nearly every state. The convention promises unprecedented representation and wide scope across national interests.
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Fiffteenth National Irrigation Congress
Sacramento
United States
Federal Congress
Union
LID IS ON AT ASTORIA FOR GAMBLING SHUTDOWN
At 1 pm Monday, Astoria authorities ordered a purge of gambling venues including Rambling games dice and all card games. Slot machines must be dismantled and removed from view by tomorrow or confiscation ensues. Gamblers expect a fishing season harvest but enforcement is firm and many machines already hauled away.
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Astoria
Antoria
Coal Found Near Sumpter Sparks Development Interest
Al P. Jones traveled to Baker to gauge potential investors for the recent coal discovery near Sumpter. He seeks capable backers to form a substantial layout that signals real stake in a likely big venture as uncovered coal grows in quantity and quality. Chaos. P. Miller wed Miss Phila Stewart at Mrs. Lulu G. Smith’s home with Judge FitzGerald officiating.
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al P. Jones
Baker
Blue Mountain American
Forestry Chief Van Hayer Visited City For Brief Stay
Forestry Service chief Herr W H Van Hayer spent a short time in the city yesterday. A former Iowa State College student at Ames, he was hosted at the local Bureau of Animal Industry office while in town.
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W. H. van Hayer
Forestry Service
Iowa State College
Ames
Dre. Manon
Lytle
van Hayer
Bureau of Animal Industry
Carter Resigns Amid Strike Idle in Portland Shops
The page reports Foreman Carter's resignation after accepting offers from Los Angeles machine shops, while 40 boilermakers on strike in Portland and Oregon persist. H. J. Small calls Carter a good man and notes no immediate moves to replace strikers, suggesting a near-term resolution and return to work.
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Carter
Portland
Oregon
H. J. Small
Small
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Jealous husband kills wife then commits suicide in Seattle
In Seattle on August 14 Alexander J. McKenzie killed his wife at their home on Jackson Street after declaring jealousy and indifference to him. He shot the woman in front of their 18 year old daughter Alma, then killed himself by blowing out his brain. Alma attempted to intervene and was struck unconscious.
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Seattle
Wash
Alexander J. McKenzie
Jackson Street
Alma
McKenzie
MecKenzie
Peoples Warehouse reorganizes grocery department and offices
The Peoples Warehouse relocates the grocery department to the basement’s north side with brighter, larger space. The first floor will now house dry goods and furnishings, while the office moves to the southeast balcony corner. Other fall and winter upgrades aim to boost handling of growing trade.
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Peoples Warehouse
Grocery
Pendleton
Death of Lula Dauphin After Typhoid Pneumonia
Miss Lula Dauphin thirteen year old daughter of Mia Rose Dauphin of Echo died at 11 this forenoon at a hospital from typhoid pneumonia. Her body remains at Rader undertaking chapel with funeral plans not yet set though interment is expected here. Sister Mrs Marah of Portland assisted during her final hours. Also noted: Alfred H Weatherford and Miss Lotha Hale wed yesterday in Judge Fite Gerald’s office.
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Lula Dauphin
Mia
Rose Dauphin
Echo
Rader
Marah
Portland
Forty one would be teachers take state and county exams
A circuit court room hosts 41 prospective teachers for state and county exams. Eleven seek state certificates while the rest aim to teach in the county. Examinations began at nine with Welles Bleakney Keller in charge, covering writing history orthography and penmanship.
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Circuit Court
Welles
W. H. Bleakney
I. W. Keller
Stella O'Harra
Mae Walker
Doris Barnes
Hessie Winn
Florence March
R. J. Davis
F. W. Beatts
Clara M. Keeler
Edith Still
Chester Sommerville
F. Wb. Pennock
Constance Hastings
Ina Wattenberger
Eva Peck
Margaret Johnson
Matel Wider
Dodie Samuel
Darnell
Metta Johnson
A. D. Smith
Florence Kelley
Preach of a Fight Between Local Notables
A late afternoon street altercation between John Hally Jr and J F Robinson led to a brief bout over a disputed Household bill collection at a laundry. The improvised fight drew a small crowd as summoned entries noted fighting in police court with modest fines.
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Britt Nelson
John Hally, Jr
A. 8
J. F. Robinson
Halley
Robinson
John Dee
Richard Roe
Bloodhounds Tested at Penitentiary Chase Prisoners
Salem Capital-Journal reports the state’s four bloodhounds, purchased to pursue escaping prisoners, proved effective in two tests with trusties acting as trackers. The older, untrained basset-like dog remained at the prison, while the new hounds tracked and forced trusties up trees, suggesting better escape containment. Oregon town Harriman planned near Bend, with post office site described as promising in Harney Valley.
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Salem Capital- Journal
Draper
Washington
EB. H. Harriman
Oregon
Harriman
Bend
Ore
Oregon Bantern Survey
Crane Creek Gap
Oregon Fastern
Harney Valley
Rend (Crook Co.) Bulletin
Marriage License Granted to Charles P Miller and Phila Stewart
A marriage license was issued to Charles P Miller and Phila Stewart both residents of this county. The license is properly applied for and symbolizes a path toward happiness and life together.
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Charles P. Miller
Phila Stewart
This County
Freight by Sea and Railway
The July bulletin of the department of commerce and labor contrasts sea freight with railway rates. Consul Mosher notes galvanized iron from England to Natal cost 6.07 for 4 tons by sea. rail from Natal to Johannesburg 482 miles costs 26.77. Cement barrels cost 98 cents and 4.78 respectively. The piece argues inland waterways as the solution to high rail rates, citing England and European nations increasing waterways projects. It urges U S policy to improve inland waterways to reduce charges for shippers and consumers.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
KR. B. Mosher
Port Elizabeth
Cape Colony
England
Natal
Johannesburg
United States
Jones
Germany
France
Holland
Mosher
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