Pendleton mayor-elect to travel for X-ray exam
Wayor-Elect 10 to depart for Portland for a lower limb X-ray as part of treatment. He expects to return before January 1 to be sworn in as municipal chief executive, while the present mayor Murphy will continue duties if delay occurs. No city attorney announcement planned at this time.
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Unti
W. F. Matlock
Pendleton
Portland
Mr. Matlock
Murphy
Matlock
Eugene
J. D. Matlock
J. D
Ambiguity on Police Chief Appointment Arises in Legal Talk
The brief text references attorneyship or discussions about the chief of police delaying until after he takes office, signaling a pending legal or administrative consideration surrounding the appointment. The fragment suggests a governance process issue rather than a finalized decision.
Balm tragedy claims two more Balm children
Arthur Eason family mourns after a Balm house fire killed one child at burial and left two others fatally burned. The blaze destroyed the home and barn as the father suffered serious injuries. Messages said no hope remained for the dying children while relatives and friends rushed to assist.
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Arthur Eason
Bay City
Ore
Balm
Here
Eason
Improving Local Bank in Pendleton
Workmen are applying a new coat of kalsamine to the interior of the First National Bank. In circuit court George BE Adama sues Nathan Farrel for 332 dollars, alleging an unpaid loan and filing by Raley & Raley. The Zeuske tithe case, Wilde argues before Judge Phelps tomorrow after an equity remand from the supreme court. Hermiston booster meeting tonight. attendees include Dan P. Smythe, Keefe, Neil, Meighan, and Lord. return by motor tomorrow.
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First National Bank
George BE
Adama
Nathan Farrel
Raley & Raley
Zeuske
Edward Zeuske
Wilde
Phelps
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Hermiston
West End
Dan P. Smythe
Commercial Club
Keefe
Neil
Meighan
Lord
Strikers' Preliminary Hearing in Local Court
The preliminary hearing for Archie McFarland and Frank Johnson of Umatilla, charged with assault and battery, continues in the local justice's court. Judge Fee represents the strikers with C H Carter aiding Deputy Pruitt in the prosecution.
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Archie McFarland
Frank Johnson
Umatilla
Asault
Justice's Court
Judge Fee
C H. Carter
Pruitt
Turk Stabs a French War Correspondent in Tripoli
Jean Carreres, war correspondent of the Paris Temps, was stabbed in Tripoli while entering a French restaurant. He had received threatening letters from the Young Turk society over his Tripoli reports.
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Paris
Temps
Tripoli
Rome
Jean Carreres
Young Turka Society
Travel by Northern Pacific to Portland or California
Passenger note directing travel via Pasco on 8. P. and S and S. Ry leaving at 1 30 p m with arrival in Portland at 10 a m for through tickets and all arrangements with W Adams, agent at the passenger station.
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Portland
California
Northern Pacific
Pasco
S&s. Ry
W. Adams
Visit of I O F Lodges Tour Led by H J Taylor
H. J. Taylor grand warden of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will tour Umatilla county lodges starting December 14 at Pilot Rock and continuing to Echo Hermiston Hudson Bay Weston Freewater Milton Pendleton and Helix through December 30. Alexander past grand master will join part of the itinerary.
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O. O. PF
H. J. Taylor
Order of Odd Fellows
Umatilla
KR. Alexander
Pilot Rock
Echo
Hermiston
Hudson Bay
Weston
Freewater
Milton
Pendleton
Helix
Convicts Battle Flames At Cleveland Birth Mansion
Thirty Caldwell penitentiary convicts fought a blaze that endangered Grover Cleveland's birthplace mansion. Fire ripped the Van Order Lumber Yard nearby, and local fire crews could not fully combat the main fire, prompting the warden to dispatch thirty volunteers under ten armed guards to assist. The improvised squad reportedly worked hard despite temporary freedom, aiding the effort to save the historic site.
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Caldwell
N. J
Caldwell Penitentiary
Grover Cleveland
van Order
Cleveland
Angry shopper seeks warrant for barber theft in New York
Morris Berg, 45, at 166 Cherry Street, asks Magistrate Freschi for a warrant against a barber charging five cents per shave. After questioning, the judge notes Berg had a long beard and had not shaved for days. The magistrate refuses the warrant, leaving Berg bitter about barbers earning a living.
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New York
Morris Berg
Cherry Street
Freschi
Easex Market
Berg
Freschl
Dominion Government Declines to Interfere With Ontario Censors
United States Consul-General J G Foster urged Ottawa to reverse Ontario board of censors ban on showing films featuring the American flag. Officials replied the issue is provincial and beyond federal authority.
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Dominion
Ontario
Otawa
J. G. Foster
United States
Ontario Board of Censors
Foster
Order Clarks Disband Secret Postal Groups
Chicago reports a general order from C P Grandfield first assistant postmaster general directing all secret organizations within the service to disband immediately. The directive targeted the National Federation of Postal Workers affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, affecting most local members. It excludes employees in fraternal secret orders abroad outside the postal service.
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Chicago
C. P. Grandfield
Fiest
National Federation of Postofficworks
American Federation of Labor
Jilted Girl Buys Farm of Her First Sweetheart
Miss Helen Jones, once jilted, now owns an eleven acre Herford township farm once tied to Eugene F. Bauer. The estate sold for 1760 after a breach of promise verdict of 519.63 in Berks County. Dower set at 827.50. The historical bid surprised the bidders, ending an eleven year love match.
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Goner
Itwuding
Misa
Helen Jones
Herford Township
Eugene F. Pauer
Miss Jones
Wise
Bauer
Berks County
Satleffy
Twenty-Four Prospectors Marooned Near Lake Superior
Duluth reports a group of twenty four prospectors and a woman cook were stranded on Black Bay Peninsula near Lake Superior. Snow depths of three to ten feet halted travel as they faced near starvation. a tug finally brought provisions but no food remained in camp. W. R. Rathbun, returning from Port Arthur, relayed the tale of peril and endurance.
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Lake Superior
Duluth
Civilization
W. R. Rathbun
Port Arthur
Mir Rathbun
Michigan
Mr. Rathbun
Black Pay Peninsula
Bride of Two Days Affinity Sparks Divorce Suit
Ralph J. L. Prouty files for divorce from Margaret Prouty a trained nurse formerly at a local hospital citing extreme cruelty. He alleges that two days after their August 17 1910 marriage he found she had an affinity at home, she cried vowed loyalty if forgiven, he set rules for conduct, she violated them and they separated with her moving to Sacramento. The name of the alleged affair is not disclosed.
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Stockton
Ralph JL. Prouty
Margaret Prouty
Prouty
Sacramento
Persia Open to Negotiations With Russia via England
London dispatch explains Persia ready to talk with Russia through England, with Shuster the Persian treasurer-general to implement terms. It is reportedly believed in England that Shuster’s dismissal may be required before a settlement can occur.
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London
Der
Tehran
Persia
Russia
England
Shuster
Prison term begins for Wat son Scranton in Kansas case
Lincoln Center Kansas December reports that Wat son Scranton, one of fifteen men who torched and feathered Miss Cham berlain, a schoolteacher, began a one year jail sentence after conviction. The item notes Oregon women may gain ballot access but not via suffragette methods, as they are deemed too wise to try.
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Lincoln Center
Kas
Watson Scranton
Miss Chamberlain
Oregon
Theogy Shows Dickens Double Feature and Comedy
Friday and Saturday evenings present a 3000 foot reel master piece of the great author’s novel in pictures paired with a comedy. Also shown is Thanhouser’s Early Life of David Copperfield and a third episode Loves of David Copperfield. The Town Marshal offers American village humor with love, tricks, and a comic duel. Nallard’s Snow Liniment advertised for inflammation and pain relief with prices 25c to $1. Sold by A C Kooppen & Bres.
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Theogy
Dickens
David Copperfield
Thanhouser
David
Dave
Little Emily
Steerforth
Ham
Villian
Nestor
Nallard
A. C. Kooppen & Bres
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Standard Grocery Co., Inc
Bernard O'Gara
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Frank Ocara
Wayor-Elect
Newsy
Turk
Turkey
Finnan Haddie
Jones Dairy Farm
Gray Bros. Grocey Ce
Makrooned
Stockton Hillstimd
Boston
Clark’s Grocery
Pendleton’s
BIG Cash Grocery
Main Street
Cartozian Bros
Portland, Oregon
Diana
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