Balcom divorce plea linked to jail release
Frank Balcom seeks a divorce from his wife to secure freedom from a one year county jail sentence by posting a five hundred dollar bond to support his family. District Attorney Phelps questions the grounds for the divorce while court officials show strong sympathy for Mrs Balcom as the case unfolds.
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Peter West
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Court House
Local Judge Balcom Delivers Notable Sentence
The judge, Balcom, gains prominence akin to Chicago’s Judge Landis after a gentle fine on the Standard Oil company. Crowds on streets and at the courthouse today commend the ruling, hoping it will deter other husbands from forgetting their marriage vows.
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Gillland
Landis
Chicago
Court House
Berlin Woman Tourists Visits Pendleton in Journey
Miss E. Woelcke of Berlin Germany stopped in Pendleton after a long tour of many countries since September. She praised American hospitality and spoke of places like Seattle Victoria and Spokane as well as seeing a watermelon she found novel. Her voyage continues toward Yellowstone Park before returning to Berlin in September.
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Berlin
Germany
Spokane
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America
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England
Japan
Australia
China
Korea
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Victoria
Portland
Yellowstone Park
Pendleton
Absence of Dr S W Mochiré Shocks Northwest Stock Inspection
Mourn M Clure's absence widens as Dr S W Mochiré chief of the federal stock inspection in the northwest is reported missing for three days. Speculation centers on a possible joyride on a Great Northern train or a celebratory trip with Dr W H Lytle. officials seek clues while efforts to locate him continue.
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Northwest
Pendleton
Bureau of Animal Industry
McClure
Dr. McClure
Great Northern
Portland
G. N
W. H.lytle
Crefton
Dr. Lytle
George Newberry
Brakeman Reeves Confesses Fire Destruction Kills and Injures
Boulder Colo August 16 John W Reeves a brakeman on the Colorado Northwestern railroad confessed to starting a fire that destroyed the Colorado Sutheastern season causing the death of six and injuring fifty. A mob gathered but he was spirited to Denver in a carriage. Reeves implicated three others though their names are withheld.
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John W. Reeves
Colorado & Northwestern Railroad
Colorado
Sedimite Victory 46 Partial
In San Francisco on August 16 at the Taion Laver primaries the old faction won in both parties. McNab led Democrats, Ryan led Republicans, and McCarty headed the Labor ticket. The Union Labor victory supports Egan and Benham who opposed Ruef and Schmidt. Michael Casey heads the teamaters.
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Democratic
Ryan
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McCarty
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Benham
Ruef
Schmidt
Michael Casey
Teamaters
Coal price rise looms for Pocatello buyers
Wyoming coal will cost $1 more per ton after August 16, aligning with Utah coal at $7.75. Dealers report limited mine supply, with run-of-mine coal dominating and lump coal scarce. Schools and academies face shortages this winter, possibly forcing closures. City dealer J M Bistline advises consumers to mix dust and lumps and avoid excessive poking to conserve heat.
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Defeat for reform factions in party vote clash
A union faction battled for reform but failed to win the party vote while both sides backed continuing graft prosecutions. The defeat swung to Ryan in the Republican ticket amid a split among Herrin and Southern Pacific political forces.
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Union
Herrin
Southern Pacific
Ryan
Telegraphic Avenues Close as Strike Talks Continue
A brief dispatch notes ongoing strike negotiations affecting telegraphic avenues. Market observers report leaders warn the railroad may risk broader disruption, while workers insist on honoring their agreement terms.
Salem Hopes New Depot After City Resolution
A Salem city council resolution on inadequate depot accommodations was given to the state railway commission. It notes high freight and passenger traffic at Salem but calls the depot unsanitary with poor equipment and asks for a new building. The commission asked whether the resolution was formal complaint or information.
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Salem
State Railway Commission
Portland
Coal Advance Pushed 60 Cent Increase In Price Soon
News from Salt Lake City reports an imminent 60 cent advance on soft coal at all mines, with the coal situation across Intermountain cities described as very mau. Consumers have sought to secure coal for winter with limited success, often buying by the ton from different wards, leaving many disappointed by the anticipated rise.
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Salt Lake City
Gardner Returns From Washington Coast Trip
F H Gardner and wife returned from a ten day tour to Coasts of Washington including clips to Mo clips and other coast points. Gardner notes travel costs to the Washington Ocean beach sit are astonishing with three trains daily at nearly every resort. Hoquinen and nearby towns prosper in business aside from tourism while Gardner resumes duties at the Pendleton hotel office.
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F. H. Gardner
Moclips
Washington
Hoquinen
Pendeton
Pendleton Fair Promises Record Crowd in September
Fred Lampkin, Pendleton East Oregonian manager and owner, told La Grande Observer today that Pendleton residents are preparing to welcome a record breaking crowd for a large fair in September. He praised the event's potential impact on the town and noted local preparations underway.
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Fred
Lampkin
Pendleton
Boost Club Meet Tonight Elects New President
Boost club convenes at the Commercial association rooms with President Crank naming the agenda. The main item is electing a successor to the retiring president. Also on offer are 2000 feet of new film and two new songs at the Star theater tonight.
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Boost Club
Commercial Association
Crank
Star Theater
Inland empire delegates plan in body to Sacramento
W T Shaw of Milton says inland empire delegates to the national irrigation congress will travel as a group from Portland to Sacramento, led by Dr Blalock of the Walla Walla delegation. Governor Chamberlain named Shaw to attend the Sacramento meeting, September 2 to 7. The plan awaits confirmation from city leaders and Commercial association officials.
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Inland Empire
National Irrigation Congress
Sacramento
Blalock
Walla Walla
W. T. Shaw
Milton
Shaw
Bolas
Chamberlain
Biglock
Portland
Commercial Association
Chautauqua Institute Proposed Near Walla Walla
Local enthusiasts push plan to hold the first Inland Empire Chautauqua near Walla Walla next year. They favor the Interurban grove between the city and Milton on the Walla Walla river for camping and assembly to avoid city interference. Enthusiasm runs high with clear belief the event will start soon.
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Inland Empire
Walla Walla
United States
Milton
Thin City
Sinful Sult to Collect 75 in Circuit Court
Charles Estes filed a suit in circuit court to collect 76 from Dan Downey for rent on a cabin. Attorney J. B. Perry represents Estes in the action. The text notes distrust of both the bowsty man and the self-styled piety, signaling a rough tone in the report.
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Charles Estes
Dan Downey
J. B. Perry
First Appearance of Dandram Fors Weaner of Future Baldoces
Scientists prove dandruff source in scalp burrowed skin from parasites harming hair. Newbro's Herpleide claims to kill dandruff form and restore hair softness. widely advertised, sample offer through Koeppen & Bros Detroit Michigan.
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Baldoces
Prof
Dana
Newbro
Detroit
Mich
Koeppen & Bros
Emmett Teacher Missing Believed Lost in Columbia Sinking
Emmett Idaho teacher Miss Love, last year in city schools and re employed for next year, has not been heard from since June. A Kansas mother reports the June 20 letter before death rumors tied to the Columbia disaster off California coast. Many teachers aboard attended the National Teachers Association convention. Letters ceased abruptly, sparking fears for her safety. inquiries at the Cook home found no information on her whereabouts.
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Columbia
California
Emmett
Pratt
Kan
Los Angeles
Cal
Natonal Teachers’ Association
Mim Love
Work on Snake River Cutoff Report Debunked
Huntington Herald says a stop in Snake river road work was misread. Crews between Huntington and Powder river were paid off after finishing, with some hired north of Powder while many returned to Huntington and Baker. Ten miles north of Powder five large crews continue operations.
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Snake River Road
Huntington Herald
Huntington
Powder River
Powder
Baker
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