Veteran Moon Returns to Pilot Rock Run on 0 R N
Veteran engineer C W Moon, long associated with the Elgin branch, returns to Pendleton and will operate the Pilot Rock line. At about 70, he rejects modern electric and acetylene headlights and other new gear, preferring simple, reliable operations with the daylit, 44 mile Elgin route. Moon is a popular, senior figure on the O R N, chosen for daylight runs and long service on the La Grande division.
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C. W. Moon
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Moon
Elgin Branch
Elgin
Dad" Moon
Exme
la Grande
Dad
Dag Moon
Dad Moon
Dad” Moon
Luttenberger Fight in Divorce Suit Filed in St Louis
Mrs. Henrietta Luttenberger files divorce suit against Dr. J. G. M. Luttenberger of this city. Sheriff serves summons on the defendant. Complaint alleges desertion by refusing to share a room for two years and recent move to Pendleton, Oregon. No details on career or education are included.
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Henrietta Luttenberger
St. Louis
J. G. M. Luttenberger
Taylor
Luttenberger
Associated Press
Pendleton
Oregon
Europe
Mra
Washington Puts Stopgap on War Rants Amid Cash Shortfall
A Olympia report says Washington state is broke and beginning to resume “no fund” interest bearing war rants on the general fund. About $400,000 is on deposit in state depositories but cannot be diverted as the money sits in special funds.
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Seattle
Star
Olympia
Anya
State of Washington
Luttenberger News Stirs Divorce Battle Claims
The dispatches to the Portland Oregonian imply a tewe reration on Mrs Luttenberger and show Dr Luttenberger intends to contest a divorce, arguing he has no grounds and has not acted to justify her action.
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Luttenberger
Associated Press
Portland Oregonian
Colorado land fraud trials open next Monday
Sensational land fraud cases are to be called in the United States district court in Denver starting Monday. Seventy men were indicted last summer with more to be added, and several prominent figures are alleged to be involved. Federal agent Joseph A. Walker, who investigated the schemes, was murdered near Durango, seen as the work of the land grabbers who feared he knew too much.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
United States District Court
Joseph A. Walker
Federal
Secret Service
Durango
Gale Hits Seattle Shatters Plate Glass and Tracks
A 70 mph gale struck Seattle last night causing damage to the business district. Plate glass windows broke and frosted signs were ruined as five carloads of silt and mud washed over interurban tracks between Milton and Edgewood and derailed a train at midnight with no injuries. Coastal vessels may also suffer.
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Seattle
Frai
Signa
Milton
Edgewood
Pendleton Portland Train Not Being Discontinued
General Manager O'Brien of the Harriman lines in Oregon denied reports that the Pendleton Portland local would be taken off the schedule. He said the story is hot air and that no decision has been made after evaluating earnings. He noted fewer eastern Oregon patrons ride the local, preferring through trains, and he would await Southern Pacific input before any action.
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Pendleton
Portland
T Peofile
Portland-Pendleton
J. P. O'Brien
Harriman Lines
Oregon
O'Brien
Southern Pacific
Smith Family Holiday Visit From Worthington Minnesota
Mrs. R. R. Smith and their son C. W. Tupper arrived to spend the holidays with the C. T. Tupper couple who recently moved here. Mr. Tupper now heads the safety deposit department at Pendleton Savings Bank. Mrs. Smith will stay through the holidays, while C. W. Tupper may settle here permanently after college at the University of Minnesota.
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R. R. Smith
Worthington, Minn
C. T. Tupper
C. W. Tupper
University of Minnesota
Tipper
Pendleton Savings Bank
Bristol Job Candidates Rise in U S Attorney Race
Portland December report notes a rush of political maneuvering as United States Attorney Hriston steps down. Candidates named include Sanderson Reed and Harrison Allen of Portland, Chris C. Schuebel of Oregon City, with Judge N. R. Webster a rising dark horse. Bristol has yet to receive formal withdrawal notice as Senator Bourne cedes control to Senator Fulton.
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Portland
United States
Hriston
Oregon
Fulton
Sanderson Reed
Harrison Allen
Chris C. Schuebel
Oregon City
N. R. Webster
Bristol
Bourne
Resume of railroad yard work at La Grande scrapes new life
After two months of idleness the La Grande railroad yards resume activity with bridge and track-laying gangs. A traveling crane and movable chute plan to modernize coal transfer from elevated bins to tenders, eliminating manual loading and the need to spot engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Observer
Con Service
Idaho Judge Rules Liquor Law Applies to All Licensees Alike
Judge E Bryan of Washington county district court holds the 1907 liquor act treats wholesaler brewer druggist and retailer the same requiring a $750 annual license and $3000 bond. William Wallis sought a wholesale license. sheriff’s writ of mandate was quashed. appeal to state supreme court planned.
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Idaho
E. Bryan
Washington County District Court
William Wallis
William Winkler
Supreme Court
Boise Statesman
Wall
Leprosy Case Alarms Bethel and Woodinville Officials
Bethel and Woodinville in Snohomish county are greatly alarmed by a reported leprosy case. Health authorities say tests are underway and precautions are being taken to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Woodinville, Wash
Snohomish County
Orchard testimony continues in Pettibone trial in Boise
Harry Orchard, chief state witness in the Pettibone case, is examined by the defense after his Caldwell arrest confession. He discusses a prison letter claimed to be from Pettibone, a Alaska mail letter to his wife, Haywood’s letter to Orchard, and his autobiography begun in June 1906. Darrow probes Orchard’s early life.
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Petbone
Orchard
Haywood
Cros
Tiefore
Boise
Caldwell
McParland
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Marlon Moore
Mal
Alaska
Darrow
Narrow Gauge Road Plans At Union To Reach Timber Regions
County Judge J C Henry and Commissioner J C Selder visited Union to pursue a petition for a right of way over county roads for a proposed Narrow Gauge railroad from Union to Catherine Creek and Baker City. The project aims to tap Catherine Creek timber, may involve crossing roads in three spots, and rests on a $25 600 subsidy from Union citizens. The venture, led by T W Davidson, seeks eastern capital after plans to reach Eagle Valley and 15 miles of initial track to unlock milling industry.
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J. C. Henry
J. C. Selder
Union County
Union
Catherine Creek
Saye & Baker City Paper
Davidson
Central Railway of Oregon
T. W. Davidson
Citizens of Union
Crack shot Suydam eyes Boise as home
Harry Lt. Suydam formerly of New York city, renowned rifleman, has bought property near Meadows and may settle in Boise. If he stays, he likely joins drilling the Idaho National Guard third battalion. He was in the Seventh regiment of the New York national guard and part of the American team that beat England’s best marksmen, holding a 1000 yard record of 19 hits on 20.
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Harry Lt. Suydam
New York City
Northwest
Seattle
Idaho
Meadows
Bolse
Great Northwest
Saya
Balse
Suydam
Idaho National Guard
Mr. Suydam
New York National Guard
New York
England
Dalton's Life Spared in Governor's Commute
Spokane film December 14 Governor Albert Mead commuted James Dalton murder convict's death sentence for life imprisonment. Dalton had been sentenced to hang on October 12 after a jury trial and a later upheld appeal. Attorney John E Blair secured a respite and a petition from many attorneys influencing the governor. Minnie Lovell a Ymir B C cousin supported Dalton and argued on his behalf.
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Spokane
Albert Ki. Mead
James Dalton
Henry Storke
Dalton
Miles Poindexter
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Poindexter
John E. Blair
Mead
Blair
Minnie Lovell
Ymir
B. C
Postmasters Organize in Oregon Convention Formed
Portland December 13. Fifty eight postmasters from Oregon met at the Imperial hotel and formed a postmasters association in Oregon. John W. Minto of Portland was elected president with John L. Page of Eugene as secretary and B W Johnson of Corvallis as vice president. A postmasters convention will be held next year.
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Portland
Oregon
Imperial Hotel
John W. Minto
John L. Page
Eugene
B. W. Johnson
Corvalllis
Portland Bank to Reopen Soon, Portland Bank President Says
J Frank Watson president of Merchants National Bank of Portland discussed reopening with the comptroller. Ridgeley assured help. Officials in Washington deem the bank solvent and likely to reopen soon. Watson then heads to New York to consult bank correspondents. The reopening is regarded as a practical certainty.
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Watson
Treasury
New York
Washington
J. Frank Watson
Merchants’ National Bank of Portland
Ridgeley
Treasury Department
Merchants’ National
Pay Day On Oregon Short Line At Pocatello
Pay day for Oregon Short Line shop hands in Pocatello distributed between sixty thousand and seventy five thousand dollars. Wages were paid half cash and half Short Line checks now issued in a new form touted as fully as gold.
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Oregon Short Line
Pocatello
Bannock National Bank
Pocatello Tribune
Walla Walla Attorneys Attend Oregon Sheep Quarantine Hearing
Attorney Oscar Cain H C Bry son and Johnson Brothers of Walla Walla who represent the suit against Oregon to nullify the sheep quarantine law came over this morning to attend a hearing in the case set before the holidays by the governor. No hearing was held due to holidays.
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Oscar Cain
H. C. Bryson
Johnson Brothers
Walla Walla
Oregon
Wallia Walla
Osteopath Returns From Walla Walla With Patient
Dr G Holsington and his brother William Holsington of Pickleton Wash travelled from Walla Walla this morning. William suffers from an abscess and consulted Walla Walla hospital surgeons about the need for an operation. Decision on surgery pending.
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Walla Walla
G. & Holsington
Wallaa Walla
William Holsington
Pickleton, Wash
Walla Walla Hospital
Smythe to Publish Booklet on Coyote Control for Sheepmen
Dan P. Smythe and Dr. W. H. Lytle prepare a state pamphlet outlining legal and practical methods to destroy coyotes. Copies will be sent to about 1000 sheepmen with guidance on safe poison use and dog protection. Attorney Carter’s legal opinion on poisoning wild animals is included as the booklet’s test basis. The campaign aims to reduce coyote numbers by January, potentially saving substantial sheep losses.
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Smythe
Lytle
Carter
Dan P. Smythe
Sheep Commission
W. H. Lytle
Charles H. Cartier
Slump in Potato Prices Drives Hold Until Spring
Yakima Republic reports farmers market potatoes through local hotel and restaurant buyers have halted efforts. A hotel man notes buying two tons at 12 dollars a ton, hoping to wait for spring. Refrigerated cars idle in North Yakima yards after apple traffic, as potato dealers fail to take them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Republic
Yakima
Northern Pacific Railroad
Relief urged for Indian War veterans in relief bill
Letters from this city urge Senator Fulton to back a bill by Senator Curtis of Kansas that would grant pensions to surviving fighters of the 1868-69 Cheyenne and Arapahoe wars in Kansas and Indian Territory. Congressman Ellis will champion the measure in the House. Local veterans like J. Tweedy and Jack Yates would benefit.
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Fulton
Curtis
Kansas
Indian Territory
Ellis
J. Tweedy
Jack” Yates
Storms Tie Up Wire Service in Portland
Storms in the southern region have disrupted wire service traffic, causing delays and irregularities in news dispatches. The outage impacts reporting from Portland and surrounding areas as agencies work to reroute transmissions and restore normal service.
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Portland
Denver to host 1908 Democratic National Convention
Washington December 13. The national committee chose Denver as the convention site for 1908. Denver offered $100,000 to cover expenses, with a motion to limit the sum tabled by 31 to 14. The convention date is set for July 7, 1908.
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Washington
Democratic Committee
Denver
Mit
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Fron
Minneesta
L. R. Webster
Cria C. Schuchel
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Muddle
Senator Fulton
Defenge
Baker City
Eagle Valley
Harry Suydam
West
Uncle Sam
Portland Bank
Ouon
Comptroller
North Yakima
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