Wheat grain sold in Umatilla county with high prices
Umatila county grain dealers report over 95 percent of the wheat crop sold with prices mainly 72 to 82 cents. Remaining stock in the county totals about 43 050 sacks, with several firms holding large inventories destined for shipment as demand fades.
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Umatifia
Kerr, Gillerd & Co
Puget Sound Co
Pagifle Coast Elevator Co
Interior Warehouse Co
Puget Sound Warehouse Co
United States Navy in 1909
The navy of the United States stands second to Great Britain by common consent. Its reconstruction began fifteen years ago and has been achieved through vigorous action and large outlay, especially in the last years.
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United States
Great Britain
Gun Not Loaded Causes Scare At Veteran Funeral
In Randolph building veterans gathered for ex Chief Clary’s funeral when a blank cartridge fired a loud report. The old army rifle discharged but without a live round, its energy exploding a wax splash on the ceiling. A moment of panic followed as the precaution ended without injury.
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Philadelphia
Randolph
Clary
Passersby Observe Rush Into Hall Amid Tragedy Hint
Among the passersby the occupants of the offices rushed into the hall expecting to see a tragedy briefing attention to a sudden event and crowding the doorway as rumors spread.
New Officers Commissioned Under New Exam Law
Lieutenants Lee D. Drake and D. B. Halley received commissions as Third Infantry National Guard officers and were assigned to Company L. The appointments follow a new law requiring examinations for officer competence, including physical, moral, drill, troop handling, and military law. An examining board chaired by Lt Col George Hartman Jr and Captain Sam White oversaw the process, aligning with the Dick law to remove political influence from officer appointments.
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Lee D. Drake
D. B. Halley
Third Infantry
Widows of Presidents Win Lifelong Franking Privilege
Washington report notes Frances Folsom Cleveland widow of President Cleveland and Mary Lord Harrison widow of President Harrison were granted franking privileges for life by a house bill as reported by the senate and page in the East Oregonian.
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Washington
Frances Folsom Cleveland
President Cleveland
Mary Lord Harrison
Harrison
House
Senate
Fruit orchard and dairy mill project at Page Ranch
Keho Feb J Paine manager of the Page Ranch reports rapid progress on a forty acre orchard plan with 3000 fruit trees. A shipment of Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels from Portland augmenting the hennery aims to rival state facilities. Local residents and workers include Mrs Roxs, Mr and Mrs Thomas, real estate dealer Cooper, and crews from Hermiston. Wm Benedict has started grading Dupont Street. the feed mill and churn factory building rises two stories, equipped with 18x18 Babcock rollers and machinery for an automatic churn. An accident injured Junius McCoy’s three year old son and infant Glen Williams was buried today. Ivanice Smith and Howard Butter Creek visitors.
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Keho
Chas, Paine
Page Ranch
Plymouth Rock
Fred Page
Portland
Paine
Hermiston
Wm. Benedict
Dupont ‘Street
Kennedy and
Bridge
H. ‘Bk. Gillett
Babcock
Junius McCoy
Doryche
Glen Willame
Ivanice Smith
Tone
Thre
Mr. Winn
Howard
Butter Creek
Walter Leman
Key Hidden by George as Twain Satire Surfaces
A Twain anecdote recalls a slang scene where George, the enslaved servant, hides a better key place after being told to secure the house. The tale underscores race era tensions while humorously exposing misdirection and trust.
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Mark Twain
George
Upstaire
Massa
County Judge Seeks Pay Cut In Oregon History
Salem Oregon February 3 For the first time in Oregon history a county judge asks for a salary reduction Judge Ia Hen Richardson of Malheur County receives the cut after Representative Brooke of Harney and Malheur presents the bill in the legislature The move marks a historic step as lawmakers approve the lowered compensation for the judge
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Salem, Or
State of
Oregon
Ia Hen Richardson
Malheur County
Brooke
Harhey
Malheur
Richardson
Malheur County Petition Seeks Judge Richardson Pension Cut
Citizens of Malheur county sign a petition during Judge Richardson’s term to reduce his pay from 1860 to 1200 dollars. Senator Parrish supports rewarding Richardson for his conduct and will amend the bill in the senate to set the reduction to 1500 dollars. Richardson is a Democrat.
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Malheur County
Richardson
Senator Parrish
Senate
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Pendleton
United States Navy
The
East Oregonian
Jie
EUW News
Big Page
Cyrus Noble
Northwest
Bert Et
Dintflers
Eggees
Plearle
Metropolian
W. J. van Schuyver & CO
Second Street
Portlad
Expres
Adee
Baby’ Rabys
Bradfield
CQ. Atlenta, Oa
Campbells
Almeda Consolidated
Alaska Petroleum & Coal
Treas
American Telegraphone
American Wheel & Vehicle
Butte Boys, Con. M. Co
Portland Home
Omaha Independent Telephone
Tacoma Home Telephone
Omaha
Ind
Tacoma
National Copper
Pidelity
Pichella
Mammoth
Fidelity Copper
Almeda M.co
Comstock Golden Gate M. Co
United Wirelesa
Roberts & CO
Stark St
Ore
Rock Spring
B. J . Urroughs
Lantz Bros
Main St
Foley
la Grippe
Dleton Drug Company
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