Four Millions Sought for West Umatilla Project
Portland report says Oregon may receive 1.6 million to 1.8 million dollars from the reclamation fund for the West Umatilla project if the supervising engineer’s report meets approval after Secretary Fisher’s Alaska trip. Blanchard, reclamation service statistician, states Fisher will also review the Dunnville and North Yakima projects. Extension of the Umatilla project west of the river is implied by the receipt and public interest, with funds earmarked for construction and irrigation, boosting jobs and regional activity in Pendleton and surrounding counties.
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Portland
Oregon
Reclamation Fund
Umatilla
Pisher
Alaska
C. J. Blanchant
Reclamation Service
Washington
Blanchard
Dinntillt
North Yakim
Idaho
Huwe Jong
Phinehwel
Beeo
Smith
Chulhogan
Secretary of the Interior
Drmith
Ftte
Breathurray
Aleo
Pendleton
Evidence of Merdel Given Elder Shoap
In Las Adel Aug 0 1 a battered body was found. A fox followed the appearance of Wintersloaf and was found today in the police department. Shines father, while working the case, examined it and decided whether it would aid the hunt for the man believed to have killed Shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Adel
Fox
Wintersloaf
Shot
Tin
Shine
Law Angelew Aue Arrest Reported In Times
Angelew Aue charged with violation of an ordinance and alleged crimes tied to Times publication. General Otis, publisher, and the telegraph editors were arrested on warrants issued by policewoman Aifte Welle of Los Angeles. Preliminary beatings are planned for tomorrow.
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Law Angelew
Aue
Fatiehee
the Times
General Otis
Cit
Ty Aifoe Welle
Los Angels
Two Encounters Reported With Zealotists in Moreton
Mesien City reports two encounters with Zealotists in Moreton. In both cases federales were victorious, indicating continued clashes and local authority dominance in the region during August.
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Fnconter
Mesien City
Moreton
Federale
Flynn Tas Advantage New York Bout at Fairmont Club
In New York at the Fairmont Athletic Club Flynn Tas Advantage edged Joe Jeanette in a ten round heavyweight bout last night. It was the first city fight under the new boxing law with no police interference. The crowd found the event somewhat disappointing.
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Flynn
New York
Porky” Flynn
Joe Jeanette
Fairmont Athletic Club
Beattie Murder Case At Chesterfield Court House
Fragmented OCR details a murder investigation involving Beattie family members near Chesterfield Court House with testimony about a supposed lover and a bearded man seen near the Mol lotta turnpike. Prohibition era links and testimonies mention Mrs Beattie, Eugene Finnishaw, and hidden motives. The narrative includes police actions, witness accounts, and ambivalent leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield Court House
Henry Chay Beattie
Simnger Khot Ils
Mra. Beattie
Eugene Finnishaw
Sean
Tall Stranger
Sheriff Seeks Escaped Prisoner After Weekend Breakout
Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Georws strand treasoned efforts to recapture the escapee Jack Wilton held by Geatke Slovjieon at the House jimter. Wilton fled two months ago after a cringing incident involving Finns. He had been an exemplary prisoner prior to the breakout and was moved among inmates.
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Sheriff Taylor
Depuw
Georws
Jack Wilton
Wii Neieyel
Geatke Slovjieon
Cour House
Yeeternies
Morning Owl
Getaway
Alan the
Prairie Rose Will Ride Round-Up Outlaws
Bertha Blanchett will not be the only lady broncho buster at the Round-Up next month. Prairie Rose Henderson of Idaho, known as the Prairie Rose, is signed to appear among other cowgirls from Washington, Idaho and Montana. At 18 she has nine years on the range, roping, riding, branding and breaking wild horses. Managers aim to show women can do man’s work on the plains when necessity demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Blanchett
Noll
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Rose Henderson
Prairie Rowe
Snake River Country
Canyon
Owyhee
Panhandle
Earli
Hereight
Rose
High Railroad Officials Discuss Labor Troubles
Chicago Aug 206 High officials of the largest railways convene at the Blickstone hotel to frame policy on recognizing the Federal System. President Foley of the Time Central meets shopmen officials as unions resist federation recognition and threaten a strike across major rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Railway Association
Blickstone Hotel
Foley
Timnéis Central
Prisco
Francisco
Maline Seutte Sechiaitt
Barthman
Kiise
Bhick Bimithis
TroinWlln
Waillormaken
Tyan
Anton Inis
Ce Wralte
Bridges burned halt all traffic on OW and N lines
Fire destroyed two bridges at Porter Spur between Duron and Meacham causing nearly twelve hours of train delays. The origin is unknown with speculation of arson by strikers. Bridges were main line and adjacent track, both timber frames about 68 feet long and 15 feet high. Crews rushed to build cribs and reestablish a temporary track. No. 18 resumed service after repair.
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OW Db & N
Pendleton
Porter Spur
Duron
Meacham
Gibbon
Kamela
Japanese Cabinet Installed In Tokio Asks Finance Fix
The newly installed Japanese cabinet began its duties today in Tokio amid ongoing financial difficulties that prompted the cabinet change. Prime ministers, ministers, and officials moved quickly to address economic strains and stabilize government actions.
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Tokio
Contested Water Cases Put Off For One Year
Water Commissioner George T. Cochrun opens court on September 1 to set trial dates for $100,000 or more water cases against Birch Creek McKay Creek and part of the Umatilla river withdrawals. Attorneys petition for a one year continuance so defendants can measure water used and respond to the government demand of two and one half acre feet per acre for crip production. The motion cites the lack of accurate water usage data and references expert testimony to support the need for time.
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George T. Cochrur
Birch Creek
McKay Creek
Umatilla
Leen
Lens
Ivo
Prof
Samael
Settioare
Stride Auger Titant
Pune
Colorado
Rye Bay
Beaver State Lik Will Be Winner Trains New Beaver Patterns
At Pendleton woolen mills the company introduces a set of new patterns for the Beaver State line to replace the old design. Major Davidson, long associated with the Haciné trade, directs the designs aimed at Indian trade. The patterns feature striking set designs, lack the Pendleton nap, and favor white trade appeal. Major Davison praises Pendleton as best equipped for producing these goods and expresses optimism for strong results.
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Pendleton
Mafor Davison
Faleeman
Nalls
Lowyex Tollow
Loent
Portland
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Chicago
Southwest
Beaver State
Major Davidson
Haciné
Major Davison
United States
Fowler Enters Hearst Prize Transcontinental Flight
Robert G. Fowler of Los Angeles entered the coast to coast meroplane flight contest for the William Randolph Hearst prize. He plans a September 1 start from San Francisco in a biplane, with a Rockies crossing between Laramie and Cheyenne, as part of the projected transcontinental trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vowler
New York
Robert G. Fowler
Los Angeles
William Randolph Hearst
Fowler
San Francisco
Rockies
Larmle
Cheyenne
Wyo
May Bring New Power Supply In Walla Walla Region
A Washington Oregon Electric company once holding Pendleton traction rights is pushing a plan for a major dam and power plant on the Walla Walla River. Preparations and contracting are underway with Eight Power companies, led by Gert Hunt, to secure materials and begin construction as local pages report.
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Washington-Oregon
Pendleton
Ts Ab
Walla Tall
Willa Walla River
Enon
Seats Auto
Emity Tieteurer Smith
Ayer
Hellion
Colling
Judge supports recall but not for himself
A speech by Judge Brown at a convention advocates recall as a political tool yet rejects extending the mechanism to the judge personally. The address praises the form of government, laments party politics, and hints at resolutions endorsing laws to protect deserted wives and related social reforms.
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Kittle Brown
Judes
Duulge Brown
Light Loss From River Bridge Fire Near Gibbon
Reports spread of a small fire on the Umatilla River above the Tunifer ranch threatening the settlement between Gibbon and Wenaha spring. Judge J W Maloney and crews battled the blaze, with two soppers and local officials coordinating efforts to prevent greater damage.
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Gibbon
Wo J Furnish
Umatilla
Tunifer Ranch
Wenaha Spring
J. W. Miloney
Ofelge
William the Conqueror Dies Under French King Jest
William the Conqueror dies after a jest by the French king. chronicles note death occurred following royal mockery. The report frames the king's passing within courtly rivalry and medieval succession tensions.
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William the Conquerors
Daddy Moon Ends Half Century Railroad Career
Veteran engineer known as Daddy Moon of the Oregon, Washington and Northern lines is ending a long service career. At over 70, he will retire from active duty after guiding Pendleton to Pilot Rock trains and earlier running La Grande to Elston routes. Moon plans to reside in Pendleton with a pension secured by decades of faithful service.
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Daddy Moon
O.W. RL & N. Company
Pete
Diddy Moon
Daddy Brown
Erie
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Alwar Robertson
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Tyee
Ted
Menten
Sima Tay
Santhe
Andy Mn Ona
Soltetige Qeemy
Aa Loreich Pty
Pelttente Thelie
Eavretanry Pistiich
Alete Ani
Sunda
HK Zee
Teink
Pawhtest
Ree
Afgie
Bac
Pirin
Drea
Brestfront
Genera
Stemnger
Washington-Oregon Company
Maloney
Mulonay
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Pdortec
Burns
Occaston
Aug
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Ty Sammiel Gaotlinete
Ayiericat Foivrutios
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MoNjuuaras
Pol Putian
Gompers
Er Winh
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