City to foreclose street work liens and curb curfew
At a city council meeting the attorney was ordered to foreclose all unpaid street work liens, about $1000. The fire limits were extended to the burned block, curfew ringing was abolished for adults but boys must go home at dark, and $50 funded for Fire Chief Vaughan’s trip to Vancouver.
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Prey Council
Franklin
East Court
West Alta Streets
Raley
Fire Committee
Vaughan
Vancouver
Cold weather warning urges early action on illness
The notice warns that very early cold starts at the fourth hour require immediate checking to prevent deep seated illness. Delays at the outset may extend suffering, with each hour lost potentially adding days to recovery. Take prompt measures now.
Advertising wagon boosts Uma tilla-Morrow fair ads
The Uma tilla-Morrow fair wagon visited Thursday, leaving advertising materials and paying the Irrigator 110700 on account of promoting the event to be held at Pendiet from September 28 to October 3. The Irrigator announces a $100 share for subscribers who call the office next week.
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Umatilla-Morrow
Pendiet
Threshing Crew Members Visible in Town
Threshing on the Knight Brothers and Rinner Strand Stoke ranches wrapped up yesterday and today several crew members visited town. Among them were Glenn Scott a TU student and George Strand a former high school football star. They arrived looking like Boers after a summer of whiskers before later coming out from behind the brush.
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Knight Bros
Strand & Stoke
Glenn Scott
George Strand
Irrigator editor to speak at Pendleton Fair District Day
The Irrigator reports its editor will deliver a ten minute address on Fruit at Pendleton fair District Day Monday September 28. The committee limited the time, making attendance safe and concise for attendees.
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The
Irrigator
Pendleton Fair
Irrigon Irrigator
Robbins Return From Blue Mountains Camping Trip
Mr and Mrs George A Robbins return from a camping trip in the Blue mountains near Meacham Oregon. Large crowds still in the mountains plan to come home as cold weather pushes them down. Read the East Oregonian for full details.
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George A. Robbins
Blue Mountains
Méacham
Death by own action at Baker City
Draper M M Dobbins night watchman for Baker City Tron and Supply company shot himself in the heart with a 38 calibre revolver at about 10 60 yesterday morning in the company office. He was talking with Stewart one of the Iron works owners when he turned and fired. The act occurred in the presence of several onlookers and the body lay nearby. Dobbins was described as eccentric and highly sensitive with occasional threats of self destruction.
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Draper MM. Dobbins
Baker City Tron and Supply Company
Baker City Democrat
Dobbins
Stewart
Ring Knocks Loose From Throat Of Local Woman
Miss Jennie Glasford, niece of ex-Councilman William Glasford, suffered for years with throat trouble. Local physicians were baffled until a coughing spell expelled a small gold ring, a child’s ring, solving a mystery of how it lodged in her throat.
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Jennie Glasford
William Glasford
Miss Glasford
Wenaha Springs Stage Service Ends For Summer
J. A. Borle, proprietor of Wenaha springs, ends the seasonal stage service between the springs and the railroad as summer ends. He will meet travelers who wire requests to visit Wenaha springs at any time. The season was very successful and Borle is pleased with his first year. He plans to expand service and attractions in future years.
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J. A. Borle
Wenaha Springs
Borje
Salt stock dispute over $406 filed by Hastings Industrial
The Hastings Industrial company of Chicago began collection on a note for a subscription to stock in the Freewater creamery. The complaint was filed today by C. T. Godwin seeking $406 from U. & Montgomery.
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U. §&. Montgomery
Hastings Industrial Company
Chicago
Freewater Creamery
C. T. Godwin
Students Transfer to Washington Division for School Start
Over 100 passengers moved from the main line to the Washington division of the G. R. & N. today. A large number were students bound for Pullman and Moscow, prepared for the upcoming school year.
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Washington
Pullman
Moscow
Matt Keys completes residential sidewalk at 611 Aura Street
Matt Keys finished a concrete sidewalk project around his home at 611 Aura Street, marking a local home improvement completion. The work, completed recently, enhances curb appeal and pedestrian access for the residence.
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Matt Keys
Aura Street
Senator Vilas Dies in Madison at 70
Madison August 27 William Vilas former United States senator and postmaster general and secretary of the interior in the Cleveland administration died at his home after five weeks illness. He was 70 years old.
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Madison
Wm, Vilas
Cleveland
United States
Mount Olive Rush Ends in Double Killing and Manhunt
In Mount Olive Mississippi on August 27 Gus Bullock a Black man enraged by cocaine addiction ran amuck killing two white men and wounding another. A posse cornered Bullock at a cabin on the town outskirts and shot him dead bullets riddled his body.
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Mount Olive
Miss
Coacine
Gus Bullock
Bullock
Lane Lumber fire destroys extensive property in Wallace
Ida Wallace reports a major blaze in Wallace on August 27 that wiped out the Lane Lumber Company and several houses. The total loss is estimated at 100000 dollars. Early fears that the entire town would burn were relieved as residents, about half the city, fought the flames and saved portions of the town.
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Wallace
Ida
Lane Lumber Company
Flrat
Woman's Body Found Floating in Lake Michigan
Chicago August 27. The body of a 36 year old woman, well dressed and refined in appearance, was found in Lake Michigan with no clues to her identity. Authorities fear murder. The dress was an inexpensive brown tailored outfit.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Baseball Scores Show Oakland Victory Over Portland
Oakland defeated Portland 11 to 3 as San Francisco and Los Angeles posted 1 in their games. The day highlighted strong hitting by the Athletics and a quiet day for the San Francisco squad.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Idaho Guardsmen Return Home In Olive Drab Uniforms
Returning from maneuvers at American Lake two Idaho national guard battalions stopped in the city for a meal and rest. They praised the ten days of drills while awaiting issuance of olive drab uniforms now being adopted nationwide. Oregon, Montana, and Dakota regiments also trained there, with Idaho to lead issue of the new garb so guardsmen can be field-ready year round.
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American Lake
Idaho National Guard
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
Dakota
Northern Pacific
United States
Wheat to California and regional shipping plans
Wheat shipments to California are expected to be strong this season with steam schooners such as the St Helens slated to carry cargo to San Francisco. Dollar liners under the American flag are also anticipated to load wheat for California. Past years saw heavy cargoes on steamers and sailing vessels, including Mindora and Oliver Olson, with timber trade possibly increasing winterly and idle vessels pressed into service.
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Achooner
St. Helens
San Francisco
Oregon Daily Journal
California
Mindora
Oliver Olson
Columbia
John Muir and Harriman Visit Pelican Lodge
John Muir, famed naturalist, stays at Pelican Lodge with E. H. Harriman and his stenographer. Muir spends most time in nearby woods and streams, dictating observations to Harriman’s assistant. The scenery is described as crystal clear streams and reflections of timber, with an undetermined length of stay.
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John Muir
America
Pelican Lodge
E. H. Harriman
Mr. Muir
Mr. Harriman
Naturallat
Dutch door in Holland used for marriages and deaths
In Holland a family door is kept closed except for two occasions marital union and death. The bride and groom pass through the door at weddings, which is then nailed shut until a death occurs when the body is carried out via this exit.
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Holland
New Era in Trotting Starts in New England
Readville Mass August 27 The victory of M H Rear don s Indianapolis stallion Allen Winter driven by Lou McDonald captured the largest share of 50000 American trotting handicap from 323 starters before about 20000 harness fans. The novel race used marks behind the usual starting line and electric buttons to signal judges, with Prince taking second money and San Francisco third.
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Readville
Mass
M. H. Reardon
Indianapolis
Allen Winter
Readville Track
Lou McDonald
Bernaldo
Sweet Marie
Prince
San Francisco
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Golden Rule Phone Main
Gity
Crete
Stroble
F&s
Tallman & Co
Rabbitville
East Oregonian
City Property
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court, St., Pendleton, Ore
United States Depository
Baker
Wenaha
Sal
U. 5
Vilas
Portland
Oakland
Dano Companies
Southern Mills
Harriman
Wwe
Roosevelt
Boston
New England
Mike Schilling
L. Adler, Bros. & Co
S. Adler & Bros
Cornelius
Park and Alder Streets
Europlan
N. K. Clarke, Mgr
C. W. Cornelius
Geo
Kurkale
Frank Tullis
Pendleton Cash Market
Umatilla Meat Co
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