Oregon papers praise Kerr decision and irrigation ahead
The East Oregonian lauds Dr Kerr staying at Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis after rejecting a higher salary offer at Manhattan Kansas. The paper argues Oregon gains from his move, predicting OU C could become the world’s top agricultural college, aided by northwest conditions and strong leadership. It also notes the pending US Supreme Court review of a reservation water rights case and urges unity among Indians, white landowners, and farmers to secure irrigation access for crops and the region’s prosperity.
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Supreme Court
Justice McCamant
Pendleton
East Oregonian
United States District Attorney's Office
United States Supreme Court
Kerr
Manhattan
Kansas
Oregon
Corvallis
Kerris
Commonwealth of Oregon
Northwest
Peculiar Oregon Supreme Court rulings noted by East Oregonian
The East Oregonian recounts a sequence of unusual Oregon Supreme Court decisions, highlighting the judge’s controversial rulings and the paper's reaction to what it calls the most grotesque among them. The commentary reflects local sentiment on state judiciary actions.
Indian water rights dispute upheld by federal view
Government attorneys under Taft era interpretation assert that original 1870 permit to mill company and 1885 act protect reservation irrigation rights while keeping the mill permit revocable. The department says no permanent rights attach and water use remains under the Interior Department control.
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Byers Veraus
Mill Company
Department of the Interior
Taft
Ruling on Jackson Street Exemption Sparks Debate
The text cites a famous ruling exempting Jackson street residents from pavement charges due to a surveyor's minor error. It praises English and French precision on German strategy and urges cooperation for war effort, urging stay-at-homes to do their utmost and avoid carping.
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Jackson Street
28 Years Ago Dance Club Incident At Opera House
A chaotic evening at the opera house involved students and teachers tumbling from a balcony area and two officers responding. A man identified as a local official avoided arrest and questioned about the incident while investigations continued.
Council debates patrol plan and penalties in tense meeting
City councilors clashed over proposed patrols and penalties as Taylor and other members pressed for enforcement while arguing about orders and ordinances. The discussion touched on traffic, street use, and alleged preemption of powers, with residents watching closely.
Council Meeting Erupts in Heated Disputes and Adjournment
Fholpa urges arrest and enforcement of ordinances while Councilman Taylor and Folsom clash over ideas. Murphy and the city attorney quarrel, laughter breaks out, and an adjournment is proposed to restore order. The Warren district hearing proceeds with the Calvi street improvement and treasurer’s report.
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Fholpa
Taylor Ald
Replales
Folsom
Vouncilman Murphy
Bat Ln
Charlie Chaplin
Council
Dama Uutte Visinoms
Warren Ldt
Calvi Street
Treasure Rus
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Bar
Omggnian Publishing CO
Portland News Co
Portand
Borrell
Bulldine
Liz
Mall
Carder
Dante
Carlin
Fred Emerson Brooks
Oregon Supreme Court
Ceylon
Japan
Fay
Majestic Ranges
Boys’ Wagons
Perfection
W. J. Clarke
The
Curtis Publishing Company
Independence Square
Philadelphia
Palle East
Lil Dee
TH Issa
Opera
Ligtee Win
Aintine
Hoki
Fond
Mirinest
Coucncilalen
Taylor
Coenciiaan Taylor
Don
Cima Murphy
Joleon
Biel
Columbia River
Umatilla
Ford
Alta
Homer
Court St
Phono
Bournham
Troy Laundry
New Troy Laundry
Garden Street
Webb and
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