City Fathers Meet in Regular Session
City council held its first meeting of the month with Chairman Stroble presiding in Mayor Murphy’s absence. Recorder and Fire Chief reports were submitted, printing and street sweeping contracts let, health concerns noted, and bids opened for street sweeping with two monthly offers reviewed.
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Murphy
Stroble
Recorder
Vaughan
East Oregonian
Pendleton
W. P. Williemason
City fumigation efforts labeled only marginally effective
A report notes fumigation across the city over several months has been little better than none, describing the general system as failing to curb infectious and contagious diseases in all households affected.
Breaks Record for Mutton Sheep Sale in City
Rugg Brothers sold two carloads of 440 mutton sheep to Wright Brothers of Seattle at 36.50 per hundred pounds. Average weight 109 pounds, total price near seven dollars per head. The shipment, raised in Blue Mountains range and wintered near town, marks the first time such a large sale has occurred here. Also a bowling match tonight to select a team to face Walli Walla Sunday, with Peoples Warehouse and Alexander department store teams losing last night.
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Rugg Brothers
Wright Brothers
Seattle
Blue Mountains
Walli Walla
Combined Peoples Warehouse
Alexander Department Store
Pendleton Residents and Visitors Noted in Day’s Transactions
A mix of personal mentions shows Jerry Stone of Athena visiting Pendleton to stay with sister Mrs. He Schumann while Bailey moves to 05 North Garfield. Business visitors from Pasco and Hermiston, along with several locals, travel for official duties, legal matters, and social visits lasting days or weeks.
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Jerry Stone
Athena
Pendleton
Idaho
Schumann
Bailey
Alta Street
Garfield Street
A. C. Crawford
Hermiston
J., W. Furnas
Roy W. Ritner
Portland Firm Wins Four Bridge Contracts
A Portland firm, Atlas company represented by A. B. Eberhart, secured four bridge contracts totaling about $35,000. The projects include bridges over the Walla Walla river at Mesne and Milton, Buttercreek, and Dry Creek at Blue Mountain Station, with Eberhart noted as the long-time low bidder for county steel bridges. The six bidders listed include Giiter Hunt Co, Grand Round Bridge Co, Columbia Bridge Co, Millland Bridge Co, Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Co, and Atlie Bridge Co.
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Me Ata Bridge Company of
Portland
Mesne
Metley
Walla Walls River
Milton
Buttercreek Aterite
Blue Mountain Station
Grand Round Bridge Co
Columbia Bridge Co
Millland Bridge Co
Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Co
Atlie Bridge Co
Denounces President for Dismissing Pinchot Dying
Chicago Feb 2 A former University of Vienna philosophy professor Staniey Flydrichowicz dies after denouncing President Taft for dismissing Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot. He enters a saloon argues Pinchot action, a fight ensues with Robert McCall and John Harold, who are alleged to have beaten his critics badly, leaving him unable to recover.
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Chicago
Taft
Gifford Pinchot
Forest Service
Staniey Flydrichowicz
University of Viena
Profranor
America
Pinchot
Flydrichowka
Robert McCall
John Harold
Peary bill to promote explorer to rear admiral
Washington February 2 Proposed by Senator Hale of Maine to make Commander Robert E. Peary rear admiral and place him on the retired list in recognition of his discovery of the north pole. The measure, introduced by a senator from Peary’s home state, is expected to move through favorable committee.
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Washington
Robert KE. Peary
North Pole
Senato” Hale
Maine
Peary
Thom
Commiepter Endorses Ship Subsidy Bill
The House Committee on Merchant Marine recommended administration policy and a Taft backed plan, introducing a subsidy bill. First class vessels would qualify under the proposed program, with Washington officials noting support and potential implementation details.
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Commiepter
Washington
Hones
Taft
Warriner Prom Prom Prison Hurls Port Charges
War riner in convict stripes testified at a hearing accusing his predecessor Frank Comstock of missing railroad funds. He claimed Comstock was short ten thousand dollars when he became treasurer amid an embezzlement case involving 2645,000 dollars.
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Cinetinot
Charles L. Warriner
Frank Comatock
Dig Four
Warriner
Comstock
Warfiner
Banana trade tale and a fruit store tease
A letter describes souring experiences with a careless grocery and praises a shop that treats customers well. It notes prices such as a dozen bananas for 40e per dozen and oranges for 40e to 60¢ per dozen, and mentions a young lady demonstrating “Preferred stock” for ten days. The writer signs off with family references and a note about where his mother sends him for fruit and groceries.
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Jacob
Pardoned Umathly Indian case details and outcome
Segment describes the Umathly Indian case involving George and Toy-toy who murdered Anna Edna with poison and whiskey. It covers trials in state and federal courts, jurisdiction rulings, life imprisonment verdicts, and George’s eventual pardon efforts with agent involvement and changes in authority.
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George
Toy-toy
Anna Edna
Togothy
Leal
State Supreme Court
Indiana
Port Inn
R. J. Slater
C. C. Edwards
Umatilla
Slater
MacFatridge
Lecture by Bishop Scadding at Church of the Redeemer
The Rt. Rev. Charles Scadding, Bishop of Oregon, will give an historic lecture at the Church of the Redeemer on Friday at 8 pm. Admission is free with an offering invited. A reception for Bishop Scadding will follow at the rectory hosted by Parish rector Ald. Charles Quinney.
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Scadding
Charles Scadding
Oregon
Church of the Redeemer
Pendleton
Harles Quinney
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Standard Grocery Co
East Court St
Bowling Matel Sumlas
Penina
California Fig Syrup Co
Syria
Winn
California
Main
Ingrams Grocery
van Dusen
J.T. Liewatlen
Adams
Mornhing
Alex Oliver
Echo
R. N. Stanfield
Stanfield
J. T. Mayo
Mre
M. Smith
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ulmnots
Braunstetter
Golden Rule Hotel
McFatridge
J. MiCornelison
United States
John M. Metcart
Pinchilot
Warriner Prom
P. S
Corcoon
Umathly
Clark’s Grocery
Phone Main
Main Street
Oxfords
Boston
Gas la Fontaine
North
la Fontaine Blk
Main St
HOTEL
JTR
Steet Annes
Ily Firegiurent Lant Holding
Pendleton Dye Works
Alta St
Mark Moorhouse
Tel. Main
Nelson
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