Admiral Dewey Reaches 70 As Manila Hero Still Active
Admiral George Dewey, born December 26 1837 in Montpelier Vermont, turns 70 tomorrow. The only full admiral in the U S Navy remains on active list and plans retirement only at his own word. He rose to prominence after the Manila Bay victory ten years ago and continues to influence naval affairs as president of the general board and through current ship movements.
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Admiral Farragut
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Gift ideas for HER suggest china glass and toilet articles
The message promotes STOUFFER'S HAND PAINTED CHINA and CUT GLASS along with TOILET ARTICLES as versatile gifts for any family member. It likens a last present to a lasting friendship and emphasizes appreciation of these items.
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Wrong Governor mix up ends in brick rebuke bouquet
Collier’s Weekly misprinted a Wyoming governor in a Oregon piece and a brick struck Governor George Earle Chamberlain of Oregon. Norman Hapgood halted presses and issued a clarification praising Chamberlain as one of the best governors, noting the mistake and the good reaction from readers.
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George BE. Chamberlain
Collier’s Weekly
Wyoming
Chamberlain
George
United States
Portland Telegram
Collier's
Oregon
Governor Chamberlain
Norman Hapgood
George Earle Chamberlain
Tribute to a Banker and Public Confidence Builder
The Coeur d Alene Press lauds J J Brown of Spokane as a pioneer banker with extensive statewide interests. He is president and largest stockholder in three banks including Coeur d Alene Bank and Trust, with at least 250000 of private fortune backing them, and he would sacrifice it to protect bank integrity, recalling his 1893 bank closure and full repayment to creditors.
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Spokane
Coeur d'Alene Press
Coeur d'Alene Bank & Trust Company
Biggest hog in town displayed at Columbia market
The Yakima Republic reports a Jersey Red hog weighing 944 pounds, raised at Wapato by the Smith brothers, owned by H J land. It arrived alive and well to Yakima City and will be butchered Monday for a holiday display at the Columbia market run by H J land.
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Homecoming for Milton couple after three months in midwest
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gelas of Milton return from a three month trip through Oklahoma Illinois and Iowa and express greater contentment with life in Umatila county. Gelas notes many dissatisfied midwest residents plan to move west and settle in the northwest, with families traveling by train seeking permanence.
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Oklahoma
Illinois
Iowa
Umatila
Gelas
Towa
Northwest
Train derailment near Rye Patch injures ten aboard
An engine and ten soldiers derailed on the Southern Pacific at Rye Patch Nevada yesterday. The passengers escaped with minor injuries as the track was torn up for about half a mile.
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Christmas Joy Brightens Pendleton Amid Cheerful Festivities
Pendleton enjoys a merry Christmas week with May like weather. Lanterns and street lights illuminate Main and Court as crowds fill the business district. Dr. F W Vincent provided free gas and electric service to brighten the city. Churches hosted trees and programs for Sunday school children with Santa Claus gifts. Company L armory dance drew a large crowd, and another public dance was planned for Eagles hall tonight.
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High School vs Commercial Association Basketball Tonight
Tonight at 7 30 the first Winslow cup game in the Commercial association gym pits the high school against the Commercial team. Admission is nominal. The high school lineup mirrors prior games. For the Commercial association Dickson and Brewster are guards, Shockley is center, Alexander and Hemmelgarn are guards.
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Commercial Association
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Shockley
Alexander
Hemmelgarn
Two Cougars Slain Near Burnt River Becomes Local Feat
Baker City boy and companion killed two cougars on China creek and Bear river while hunting. One cougar measured seven feet seven inches and the other five feet. Roy Bacon, son of Mrs. J. BE Bacon, passed word from McEwen about the hunt and its daring outcome.
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China Creek
Burnt River
J. BE
Bacon
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McEwen
Bear River
Ghrt
Mr. Bacon
Roosevelt
Home for Christmas Prof W Mayberry Returns to Yale
Professor W. Mayberry, formerly a well known Umatilla county school teacher and now principal of Yale public schools, passed through on his way to Milton to spend Christmas with his family. He reports six inches of snow at Yale and good sleighing. He is pleased with his position but considers Umatilla county his home and plans to return next spring at the end of the school year.
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W. 5. Mayberry
Umatilla County
Yale Public Schools
Milton
Yale
Unusual Batch of Drunks Arrested on Christmas Eve
Police reported a normal Christmas Eve with no disorder. This morning the city jail held about six intoxicated individuals. some were released while others will appear in police court tomorrow morning.
Chicago to Buy Buffalo Meat at Sixty Cents a Pound
A buffalo from Nebraska is shipped in with cattle and offered for sale at a packing house in Chicago. Buffalo meat will be sold at 60 cents per pound following arrival.
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