Fare to Portland Reduced By Fifteen Cents
The Pendleton to Portland rail fare is expected to drop about 15 cents on March 1. Changes since earlier tariff set the route shorter by about 6.7 miles, with more reductions planned between Pendleton and Coyote. Traveling men report mileage overcharges. the O R & N promises reform and a lower fare for Huntington to Portland to 12 dollars, instead of 12.10, with adjustments to mileage books and a probe into a bridge arbitrary charge.
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Pendleton
Portland
Tt T
Railroad Commission
Huntington
Coyote
Portland Telegram
Dan Kellaher
O. R
Railroad Corporation
Harriman
Snake River
Prominent Wheat Dealer Dead in California
E W McComar, representative for Northwestern Warehouse, reports the death of George W McNear head of the company. Once the largest wheat dealer in California and a major Pacific coast figure, McNear arrived in Portland in 1896 buying Irving dock, ran an export office as G W McNear, later via Eppinger & Co and Girvin & Eyres, with three San Francisco firms joining to operate Northwestern Warehouse in Portland.
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E. W. McComar
Northwestern Warehouse Company
George W. McNear
Oakland
California
Pacific Coast
McNear
Portland
Irving Dock
G. W. McNear
Eppinger & Co
Girvin & Eyres
San Francisco
E. W. McComas
Pendleton
Depositors Leave Money Untouched in La Grande Bank
In La Grande Oregon about $29,000 in dividend money sits in the receiver's vault at Farmers' & Traders' National Bank awaiting owner calls. Receiver Niedner hoped for a 10 percent Christmas dividend, but depositors do not need the funds now.
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la Grande, Ore
la Grande
Farmers’ & Traders’ National Bank
Niedner
Pendleton Visitors Mentioned In Local Notes
A long list of locals and out-of-town guests visits Pendleton for business and social reasons. Names include J H Dailey Ukiah W Durrell Echo J P Hartman Union F E Beaty No lin and many others traveling from towns like Portland Nolin Walla Walla Athena Heppner and Hermiston to transact business or visit hotels and friends.
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J. H. Dailey
Ukiah
Co. W. Durrell
Echo
J. P. Hartman
Union
Pendleton
J. Kerr
Holdman
FE. W. Beaty
Nolin
William Slusher
W. A. Slusher
Robert Livermore
Portland
W. A. Fraser
W. C. Hill
Heppner
Frank Ennis
Walla Walla
St. George
A. A. Sharp
Athena
Allen Thompson
Butter Creek
E. P. Croorkin
Echo Real Estate
Wilma Berminster
D. H. Preston
Musgrove
Edgar W. Smith
Astoria
Roy Alexander
Alexander Department Store
W. P. Stapish
Western Land & Irrigation Company
C. T. Roberts
Hood River
Gold coin dented Lew Fields at Herald Square show
In New York a $20 gold piece was hurled from the upper box at Lew Fields during a scene in which he plays an inventor. The coin struck his forehead nearly denting his skull. Actor Charles Juders recovered the coin and kept it. The assailant was identified as Alphonse Muehn, an Austrian painter from Vienna.
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New York
Herald Square
Lew Fields
Fields
France
Charles Juders
Trute
Catherine Brown Dies at 77 in St Anthony’s Hospital
Catherine Brown died at St Anthony’s Hospital this morning at age 77 from complications of old age. She is mother of Ren FP Brown and Mrs Samuel Bittner. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM at Baker Undertaking Parlors on Cottonwood Street.
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Catherine Brown
Ren
Pendleton Union Branch To Elect Officers Tomorrow
A Pendleton branch meeting of the Farmer's Educational and Co operative Union of America will be held in the city tomorrow afternoon for the annual election of officers. A large attendance is expected.
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Pendleton
Farmer's Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Newsy Notes of Pendleton Highlights Local Moves and Events
Pendleton items note a repeat of the Presbyterian church musical next Sunday night, moving of W. Ingram’s grocery to the TL. OG. O. FP building, and a transfer today. Matlock Goes South: W F E Matlock leaves St Anthony’s for southern California via Portland with Dr Smith. Also corrected is a New Years masquerade date at the German Hall. Only seven and a half percent of Umatil a county wheat remains unsold. Barber shops open late. most businesses close New Year's Day. post office open midmorning. banks and offices closed.
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Will Ingram
Jacob Bete
Main Street
TL. OG. O. FP
Livengood
Matlock
W. FE
St. Anthony's Hospital
Portland
C. J. Smith
California
San Diego
No Hearing For Tracy Case In Idaho County
George Tracy accused of murder will not receive a preliminary hearing. Attorney Lot L. Feltham of Weiser plans to seek evidence in Echo while the case heads to a grand jury Monday, with an indictment likely soon after. The defense aims to avert trial delays by swift legal action.
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Tracy
George Tracy
Lot L. Feltham
Weiser
Feltham
Echo
Hobson Necktie Becomes Symbol in Hobson Speech
In Washington Representative Hobson’s necktie becomes a theatrical emblem during his address on war with Japan. The cravat flutters and rises with his phrases, echoing battle flags as he argues for defenses and fortifications before sealing the moment by buttoning his vest.
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Merrinote
Washington
H Hobson
Alabama Statesman
Hobson
Japan
Alabama
Mr. Hobson
Ingram's Grocery to Close All New Year's Day
Ingram's Grocery announces a full-day closure for New Year's Day. Customers are advised to plan ahead for holiday shopping and expect regular hours to resume the following day.
Uncle Joe Says He Is Butt of All Jokes
Washington notes Speaker Cannon complains he attracts jokes from reporters. He recalls early GridIron club roasts in the 1900s when Tom Reed and others mocked him, but he says he enjoys the spotlight and sees familiar stories resurfacing annually.
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Uncle Joe
Washington
Speaker Cannon
Tom Reed
Paatima Theatre Shows Most Moving Pictures in City
The Paatima theatre reports leading attendance with more moving pictures shown than any other cinema in the city. Patrons enjoy a steady schedule of screenings and new releases throughout the week, highlighting its prominence in local entertainment.
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Paatima
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Standard Grocery Co
East Court St
N. Line
Oregon
Folger’s Golden
Wm. E .Hanscom
Heacock
J. W. Toesper
Tekoa
Hotel
Albert Warner
Pilot Rock
O. F. Steele of
Uest
Mra. O. F. Steele
F. EK. Yates
Hermiston
LeRoy Hill
The
Baptist Church
Medford
J .T. Mayo
O. H R. & N.js & Pendleton
W. A. Pierce
John M. Bentley
Northern Pacific
Ellensburg
Fleanor Cameron
City
Mre
Ft. W. Fletcher
Nell Tedfield
Newsy
Presbyterian Church
Messrs
H. C. Breding
W. B. Minera
Umatila
Hobson's Necktie
Ingram's Grocery
Clark
FILOM
Ching
Philippines
Pores
Java
Burns
Padua
Corlon
Bey
Ily
Egypt
Palestine
Frank C. Clark
Times Ride
And
Mittens
Boston
Ifte
Wilmammon Lerner
Aig
Denver
Colo
Reo
Seventh
Stark Streets
Park Street
Park ST
Sullivan's
Aita St
Maine
Pendleton Dye Works
T. Alta St
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