Echo to Host Scouring Mill Project for Wool Industry
West end woolgrowers plan a Beho scouring mill costing about 90000 dollars with 60000 dollars financed locally. Echo town donates site and local men including Cunha Kilkenny Carty and Stanfield lead the project as directors. Plant aims for operation in 1909 and may advance wool sample testing at the agricultural college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
West End
Beho
Joseph Cunha
Anton
Joe Vey
John Kilkenny
Con Carty
A. A. Cole
Rh. N. Stanfield
Corrigall
K. Warner
J. M. Burgess
Wim. Blusher
Dan FP
Smythe
Echo W
Pendleton
The
Agricultural College
Library workers canvass street for support in tag drive
A community effort shows library club members and volunteers selling support tags on city streets. Women, men, and even children participate, visiting stores and offices to invite contributions. The scene features numerous assistants and earnest workers promoting the worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Club
Carnera
Poisoned babe and self in Holygrove Arkansas
In Holygrove Arkansas Mrs Ben Chisholm and her infant died from poison at her father's home local authorities believe temporary insanity due to ill health led to the act. After poisoning the child she ingested poison herself. H J Popejoy, ex proprietor of the Golden Rule hotel, left yesterday for Woodburn Oregon to join Mrs Popejoy in a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holygrove
Ark
Ben Chisholm
H. J. Popejoy
Golden Rule Hotel
Woodburn
Ore
Mrs. Popejoy
Poison fool demands investigation at naval luncheon
San Francisco December 12 Leon Cohn the caterer at the Mire Island Navy Yard luncheon for the Prometheus launch suspects trouble from others. He says he lost thousands from publicity and demands an investigation. The meat was exposed for two nights and the luncheon sickness affected hundreds and caused one death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Leon Cohn
Mire Lnland Navy Yard
Promethus
Weer Og
Cohn
Paper linked to Doctor's letter in Boas case
Handwriting expert Kyoka confirms a sheet found in John Walter Wilton’s effects matches the paper used in the lethal Doctor’s letter to Harry J. Boas. A white powder found on a coat is being tested to see if it is the same poison Boas ingested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franciscn
John Walter Wilton
Netherlands
Kyoka
Harry J. Boas
Wilson
Boas
Once Rich Now Poor Chief of Seattle Inmate
Seattle, Wash. Dec. 12 E. A. Thorndyke the first elected chief of police for Seattle is an inmate of the King county poor house. He was rich in Seattle 95 years ago but lost heavily in the panic of 1492. He was sent to the almehouse November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
E. A. Thorndyke
King County Poor House
Almehouse
Taft Cabinets and Inaugural Trip With Taft Guests
Taft discussed cabinet formation with Root and Burton as successor plans emerge with Burton likely to be secretary of the treasury. Taft and his wife dined with Roosevelt and his wife, and Representative Neesham of California called. Taft proceeds to New York after the Grid Iron Club dinner, then to Augusta, Georgia, arriving December 17 and staying until shortly before inauguration.
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Root
Burton
Taft and
Wife
Laucheon
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Twart
Rivers and Harbors Committee
the Treasury
Taft
Rovngevelt
Limecheon
Neesham
California
New York
Augusta
Republican presidential campaign of 1917 organized
Chicago December 13. Fred Upham announced the permanent Republican National Committee will be based in the First National Bank Building in Washington. The group aims to be the most comprehensive national organization, with a card index system and a press bureau to stay in touch with state committees and manage finances for the next four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Washington
Chicago
Fred Upham
Republican National Committee
America
National Committee
Upham
Daughter in law of Laitish peer wins divorce in Tacoma
Josie Drummond Hay, who claims to be daughter in law of Lord Drum mond Hay, the British peer and former ambassador to Europe, was granted a divorce in Tacoma Washington on December 12. She says she left her husband due to cruel and brutal treatment and plans to seek a teaching job in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Josie Drummond Hay
Lord Drummond Hay
Europe
Holy Rollers Charged With Murder In City Fight
Kansas City Mo December 12 Johnn Shark a self styled Adam God and three followers of the Holy Flore lers sect were arraigned today charged with murder in the first degree They face killing Patrolman Dar bow in a pistol fight during a clash between police and the Ballere hearing continued this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Johnn Shark
Adam God
Darbow
Ballere
Turbulent Seaborne Disaster and Rail Explosion Reported
A Turkish steamer en route Constantinople to Sevastopol sank in a Black Sea storm, drowning all crew and about fifty passengers. Separately at Beaumont Texas a Southern Pacific freight engine exploded, killing three men and injuring one fatally. the crew from Los Angeles included Engineer Dave McDonald Fireman Roy T Reynolds and Conductor G H Brookman. Brakeman E A Williams was badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Belamont
Texas
Odessa
Mursin
Constantinople
Sebastopol
Black Sea
Beaumont
Tex
Wee
Beaumont Wards
Dave McDonald
Roy T. Reynolds
G. H. Brookman
E. A. Williams
Los Angeles
Explosion Kills Many Near Bart Obispo
Dynamite detonation near Bart Obispo in Calon Panama today reportedly killed many men and injured others. Rescue teams and local authorities cordon the area as villagers await word on casualty figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calon
Panama
Bart Obispo
Death of machinist in Seattle Lumber shop incident
Sonithe Washington December report of William Preston a machinist for Seattle Lumber killed yesterday when pulled into a revolving shaft at the machine shop his clothing torn away and bones crushed as the body fell to the shop floor provoking a nearby blacksmith to rush in after hearing a peculiar thumping noise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonithe
Wash
William Preston
Seattle Lumber Company
Wells Fargo man charged with purgery fraud
Carson City reports George Co. Walte, a decade with Wells Purge of Portland, Oregon, was arrested for forging a United States treasury check for 971 dollars. He arrived in September and is accused of stealing gold bullion from consignments to the United States mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
George Co. Walte
Wells Purge Company
Portland
Ore
United States Treasury
United States Mint
Aged Goble man beaten in railroad yard incident
Robert Livingston, sixty, was found unconscious in a Goble cabin where he worked in the railroad yards. He was beaten Thursday night, his head crushed by a heavy instrument, and was taken to a Portland hospital in hopes of saving his life. The attack occurred near Goble and he was found yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Robert Livingstone
Goble
Chie
Vallejo Poisoning Victims Struggle After Luncheon
Vallejo residents, including Aliie Rose, wife of Bandsimuin Rose, remain in critical condition after a Mare Island luncheon poisoning. Victims suffer from severe relapse and dysentery, with nourishment only IV. Dozens more ill from contaminated food in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Cat
Aliee Rose
Bandsimuin Rose
Mare Island
No Hope Of Relief From Freight Rates In California
San Francisco December 12 No promise of relief from the burden of advanced freight rates to and from California terminals has been received from two railroad presidents. Harriman hopes a conference with the traffic managers may soon occur and a satisfactory conclusion reached. Ripley of the Santa Fe says listening to arguments is possible but notes Eastern railroads must be consulted due to tariffs from states east of Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nlifornia
Convention of
California
Harriman
Riply
Santi Fe
Aiguin
Colorado
Stockton Butciter Robbery On Rural Road
Two masked highwaymen assaulted Frank Snok a Stockton butcher on a lonely road last night dragged him from his cart beat him into unconsciousness and escaped with 12 pounds leaving him by the roadside as a severely injured victim of robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Frank Snok
Cosgrove Remains Serious. Wife Hopeful for January Return
Paso Robles dispatch reports Governor elect Cosgrove in serious condition with no change. Mrs Cosgrove expresses optimism he will be able to travel to Washington in January for duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso Robles
Cosgrove
Washington
Cortelyou Not Offered Presidency of Company
J T Woodward of the Union Trust company of New York denied that Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou had been offered the presidency of the institution. The denial came from Woodward in New York today, December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
New York
J. T. Woodward
Trustees of the Union Trust Company of
Love of Aberdeen Appeals Fine From Delinquency Court
T Love of Aberdeen failed to attend the American lake encampment as a member of Company G W N G. He was fined in the delinquency court, appealed to the superior court, and Tuesday the case was affirmed with a $30 fine to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Love
Aberdeen
American Lake
Sailors Develop Smallpox Cases Aboard Georgia
Colombo Dec 12 ships arrive at speed to bring smallpox victims for treatment on the Georgia. Smallpox broke out after leaving Manila as the battleship led other vessels toward the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombo
Island of
Ceylon
Georgia
Manila
Reynolds from Pilot Rock Visits City on Official Duties
H. H. Reynolds, marshal of Pilot Rock, arrived yesterday to handle business matters and to call on frignda in the city. He is noted for his municipal responsibilities and steady presence in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Reynolds
Pilot Rock
Frignda
Mr. Reynolds
Laborer Buried Knee-Deep Under Mud Escapes Injury
G. P. Melvin of the North Pacific bridge crew was buried up to his neck in sliding earth four miles north of Pendleton while working on a culvert under Foreman C. W. Howell. Rescue by fellow workers took over an hour with Dr. C. J. Smith attending. Melvin survived with minor injuries and rests in the living car, alert and resting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Melvin
North Pacific
Melvin
N. P. Grand Line
C. W. Howell
Pendleton
C. J. Smith
Dr. Smith
N. P
Educational Rally At Echo Opens County series
The first in a series of Educational Rallies was held at Echo with County Superintendent F K Welles and State Superintendent J H Ackerman meeting teachers, directors, and interested parents. The program featured the vocal quartet M L Acres J S Landers W L Van Nuys and Frank K Welles. Further rallies are planned across districts in the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
F. K. Welles
J. H. Ackerman
Ovie Quartette
Messrs. M. Ll Acres
J. 8. Landers
W. Ll. van Nuys
Frank K. Welles
Hermiston Depot Facilities Inadequate Urges Action
O R N officials Buckley Campbell and Morris visited Pendleton then left for Hermiston and Echo to assess freight handling shortfalls. They were surprised by the large freight volume at Hermiston since the station opened and considered building a freight depot or other solutions to handle the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
M. J. Buckley
Campbell
A. H. Morris
Pendleton
Echo
Feeling intense at Washington debate over secret service
Washington December 12. President faces fierce criticism from members of Congress over the secret service and an alleged assault in his annual message. A committee led by Hepburn was named to draft radical rule changes to aid the speaker, with plans to confer with Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Secret Service
Washington, D. C
Hepburn
California
Townsend
Michigan
Cooper
Wisconsin
Forster
Vermont
Cannon
Six Day Bicycle Back Ends Tonight
New York December 12 Walter Demar of San Jose California Floyd Mc Farland of San Jose California Walter Rutt of Germany lead the six day bicycle race in Madison Square Garden at ten tonight A mile sprint is planned to decide premier honors Trailers are simulated by strychnine but leaders deny use and drink copiously of black coffee champagne and broth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Demar
San Jose
Floyd McFarland
Walter Rutt
Germany
Madison Square Garden
Marly
New magazine rifle praised by U S army chief
Washington reports General William Crozier chief of ordnance states the new magazine rifle introduced to the army and state militiamen is more powerful accurate and rapid than the Krag Jorgensen. He notes ongoing experiments to solve cannon and small arms erosion with new ammunition and expects progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
William Crozier
War Department
Crozier
Hermiston Man Roams In From Thetelly For Business
LL. D. Roas of Hermiston arrived last evening to handle pressing business matters, traveling from thetelly to attend to local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. D. Roas
Hermiston
Thetelly
Hermiston Land Open to Entry for 20 Homesteads
The East Oregonian reports the Land Office will open about 20 homestead tracts in Township 5 North Range 29 East to entry within days after water readiness notices arrive. Applicants must file water rights with the Hermiston Water Users Association and deposit six dollars per acre at La Grande, then file on the land at La Grande. Tracts range 10 to 49 acres, located four to six miles from Hermiston, with strong land potential though farther from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
Township 5
North
Range
W. M
General Land Office
Reclamation Service
Waiter User's Association
Tmatilla
F. A. Yates
Hermiston
la Grande
Register F. C. Bramwell
Investigation Of O R & N Accident On Passenger Track
Trainmaster J D Matheson of La Grande arrived to probe a Thursday evening crash at the O R N crossing in the town west end. Powers milk wagon drivers Girton and Stover were slightly injured as a passenger train struck their wagon. the horse escaped. An O R N committee including Judd Fish Bert Huffman and Agent Schuyler investigated and found the milkmen watched a freight yard scene and failed to heed the incoming passenger train. no blame assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Matheson
la Grande
Young Girton and Stover
Powers
Pendleton Chapter Elects Its Officers
Pendleton Chapter No. 23 R A M names its elected officers for the ensuing year. Lat Livermore is high priest. Wilson E F Brook king. Cliff J Bett inger scribe. Adam W Nye C of A. John R Dickens pr &j. Henry J Bean R A C. Arthur J Knight M Vi. Lynn K Blakesleen M and Vii. Edward Parker M 1st V. Joe H Parkes secretary. Rueben Alexander treasurer. E Baum guard. Officers installed by Most Excellent Comp. Past High Priest T C Taylor, assisted by Most Excellent Comp. John F Robinson as Grand Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Livermore
Wilson EF. Brook
Cliff J. Bettinger
Adam W. Nye
John R. Dickens
Henry J. Bean
Arthur J. Knight
M. &Rd
Lynn K. Blakesleen
Edward ©. Parker
Joe H. Parkes
Rueben Alexander
E. Baum
Mow
T. C. Taylor
Moat
John F. Robinson
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Self
Arkansas
Mulder
Tet
Secretary OF Treasury
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New World
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Persia
Tabriz
Dynamite Vietins
Wells Fargo
Ieliee
Hugh Praigiat
Stockton Butciter
Milita Man
Hermiston Land
Umatilla
O. RR
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