No Special Train Angers Pendleton Business Leaders
Pendleton residents express strong discontent after no special train was provided for the Peach day trip to Freewater. A 11:45 northbound excursion carried Senator Charles W. Fulton and Congressman W. R. Ellis among about 100 travelers who would have joined if a special train existed. The Commercial Association had secured a guarantee of 100 passengers at $1.50 but the order failed to materialize, sparking criticism of the railroad company.
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Freewater
Pendleton Pople
Charles W. Fulton
W. R. Ellis
Froeewater
Rader
The
Commercial Association
Pendleton Officials Claim Train Service Unfair
Pendleton officials accuse the O R and N company of denying a train to Freewater and return. They cite past practice of running special trips with 100 passenger guarantees at $1 per round trip and challenge the $1.50 rate as inequitable and unneeded.
Thirty-One On Jury Panem In September Sessions
A September jury panel for circuit court includes 31 jurors drawn this morning to handle criminal cases. Most are farmers. exemptions noted for E. J. Murphy and J. McLeod. The list names jurors with hometowns including Pendleton Athena Milton Pilot Rock and others. Several murder cases looming mean additional venues may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Murphy
J. & McLeod
McLeod
Frank Greer
Weston
Frank Dickerson
Freewawater
Chiia Breding
Pendleton
Davis Ferris
Athena
BE. J. Murphy
Louis Shipp
Pilot Rock
William Blakley
Allen
Frank English
Mountain
Isaac Hagen
Fairview
W. H. Bond
Helix
T. B. Hawley
Reservation
E. F. Straughn
McKay
F. T. Byrd
Henry Lorenzen
Fulton
Frank Hilbert
Ukiah
John N. Gentry
Holdman
John M. Wynn
Gilliland
L. L. Lieuallen
Adams
W. R. Miners
W. H. Fragier
Milton
John R. Adams
O. P. Bowman
Pendleton Wheat Prosperity Boosts Local Farmers
Pendleton banker Montie Gwinn notes rapid growth as Umatilla County is expected to yield about 6,000,000 bushels of wheat this year, delivering over 4,000,000 dollars in cash to farmers. He predicts continued prosperity and a bright future for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montie Tr. Gwinn
Pendleton- Caldwell
Bolas
Kaya
Boise Capital News
Pendleton
Mr. Gwinn
Umatilla
Hansen
Western Songs Sought By Harvard For Archive
The East Oregonian reports a letter from John A. Lomax of Harvard University now in Austin Texas requesting copies of Western range and pioneer songs and ballads. He aims to collect as many as possible to preserve Oregon cowboy gangs and songs in the university archives for national literature and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
John A. Lomax
Harvard University
Austin
Texas
Harvard
Beene y SWOT and killed himself at Kilbride
Theodore Beeney, longtime Pilot Rock resident, died by self inflicted gunshot at his Kilbride home Monday night. Authorities cite despondency after his wife’s death a year ago, with possible influence from a past head injury. Survived by two sons and a daughter, Mrs Sam Porter of this city. He ran a stock business at Kilbride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Beeney
Pilot Rock
Kilbride
Grant County
Tt le Posible
Sam Porter
Dr Crawford Reaches Home from Fowler California Visit
Dr Crawford hosts old Pennsylvania friend Rev R J Diven in Fowler California after their Pendleton Oregon meeting. Diven, a missionary in Oregon, travels on horseback to spread the gospel to cowboys and Indians, praising Fresno county climate and soil as he plans to return north in a few days with fond memories of California and Fowler.
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Fowler
Freame County
Calif
Diven
Pendleton
Oregon
Crawford
Payments to Indians Near $60,000 in Rights Held
A. E. McFatridge, agent, announced in Oregon City that payments to Indians on the reservation will begin Monday by check. He estimates about $55,000 in funds under his control, with total payments likely to reach between $40,000 and $50,000, though exact totals depend on funds collected at the agency from white renters.
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A. E. McFatridge
McFatridge
Raat Oregonian
Freight steamers sink after collision at Lake Erie
The freight steamer Isaac Elwood and the Fraser collided off Har Point Lake Erie last night. Both vessels sank in deep water but the decks are clear. All crew members are reported safe.
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Toledo
Isaac Elwood
Fraser
Har Point
Lake Erla
Last boodler out as San Francisco board reopens
Prisco re organized in San Francisco as the old Supervisors Board ends with the resignation of Pete McGahen the last boodler. A Comte expected to be appointed in his place this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prisco
San Francisco
Pete McGuahin
A. Comte
Parliament Adjourns After Long Session In Prorogation
Parliament prorogued in a traditional ceremony in London as the king gave a perfunctory speech signaling the end of a long and arduous session. In the United States four people died in a residence fire in Oklahoma City, including Lillian Raye Vergle Wallace Sadle and Walter Ward.
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London
Oklahoma City
Okla
Lillian Raye
Vergle Wallace
Sadle
Walter Ward
Atlantic fleet sent toward Puget Sound after San Francisco stop
News from Fleet to Puget Sound announces that at least part of the Atlantic fleet will be dispatched to Puget Sound immediately after arriving in San Francisco. The plan reflects post arrival maneuvers for Pacific defense and training operations.
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Puget Sound
Washington
San Francisco
Taft Heads to Denver and Kansas City on Aug 25
Secretary Taft left for Denver this morning and spoke to a large crowd at the depot as he bade farewell. He continues to Kansas City on the trip.
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Taft
Denver
Kansas City
Earthquake and Barn Fire Reported in Two States
An earthquake of notable severity was felt in Port De France Martinique at 10 50 last night with no damages yet reported. In Day ton Washington a fire destroyed Lee Browns barn burning two horses valued at 400 dollars each.
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Martinique
Port de France
Lee Brown
Dayton, Wash
Boycott Spokane Fair Over Pool Selling
Pullman Washington August 28 C B Kegley master of the state grange reports urgent Spokane fair management asked reconsideration of his stand against pool selling The fair would offer two grange days but he declined noting Sunday as grange day and pool sale opposition desiring the fair to fail without their aid A Palouse area crowd criticizes Spokane council actions repealing pool selling ordinance and a Latah Washington Methodist church votes to boycott the Interstate fair citing gambling and moral concerns The region plans to avoid attendance while Spokane officials push ongoing opposition to the fairayout
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Pullman
Wash
C. B. Kegley
State Grange
Spokane
Interstate Flr
Kegley
Satah
Palouse
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank H. Winter
Fair Association of
Methodist Church of
Latah
Testing Condemned Timbers From Bridges in Oregon
The Forest Service laboratory at Eugene Oregon plans to test the strength of timbers removed from western railroad bridges. Beams will be broken under heavy loads to determine actual strength, replacing guesses with data. The testing aims to show how much weight different woods can safely carry, aiding railroad and other heavy timber users.
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Washington
Forest Service
Eugene
Ore
Jta
Trainload of Silk Worth 500000 Moved Across the Nation
A Cheyenne report notes a nine carriage silk shipment valued at about 100000 per cart load totaling 500000. Originating in San Francisco, the cargo traveled to New York in nine days via Union Pacific Northwestern lines and other routes, guarded for safety and speed.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Northwestern
New York
San Francisco
Cheyenne Tribune
Far East
Europe
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Relief
An old advertisement claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will strengthen the stomach open clogged bowels induce refreshing sleep cure dyspepsia indigestion poor appetite costiveness or female trouble. The tone resembles era patent medicine pitches emphasizing broad cures and health benefits.
Camping Life At Oregon State Fair Oak Grove Tent City
The Oregon state fair hosts a tented camp in the oak grove with streets of sites. Albert Texler, longtime mayor of the encampment, returns from the east and reports five hundred camping spots spoken for while only 1,200 tents can be accommodated. Prospective campers should apply to Texler immediately as sites are nearly all claimed. Water is abundant and a nearby grocery store is available. balem dealer wagons visit daily. One stall must serve two horses this year to fit everyone, and campers must buy firewood onsite from sellers.
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Oak Grove
Albert Texler
Tozler
Toster
New Catholic Institutions Plan Hospital and School
The Dominican Sisters have purchased a 10 acre tract from BR H DeArmond of Feulah adjoining the Ontario townsite on the west for a hospital and sisters school. The buildings will be of active stone and cost about 25000. Temporary buildings will be erected at once and work will begin soon to improve and enhance the site.
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Dominican Sisters
BR. H. DeArmond
Feulah
Ontario
Building plan on elevated site for city improvements
The document outlines a 60,000 expenditure for new buildings and improvements atop an elevated bench overlooking the city. Stone for construction will be sourced locally from a nearby quarry, aiding the project’s structural needs.
Purported Beer Advert Promises Pure Brew at $1 Case
Advertisement touts a draught beer as exceptionally good and suitable for lunch or dinner. Claims the brand pleases both men and women, brewed from pure water, Bohemian hops, and selected malt. Offers cases of two dozen bottles delivered to homes for one dollar.
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Tallman & Co
Ing
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Walla Walla
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Jury Panem
Montie
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DR. Crawford
Hostetter
Isen
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Gordon’s
Roosevelt
Boston
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John Gagen
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Court St
Golden Rule Hotel
the Club
T. W. Murrell
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L. Adler Bros
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