Land leases at reservation raise questions on limits
Readable excerpts show the Indian land leasing plan at the reservation, with application blanks issued and fast tracking for lease approvals. The 640 acre cap per lessee is debated, with Major Edwards offering flexible judgment, while Major McKoin enforces the 640 acre rule. Officials plan data gathering, price considerations from $2 to $35 per acre, and a new warehouse project near current buildings to cost about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawetds
Cringle
Th. M. Cringle
The
Indian Service
Edwards
East Oregonian
Crivele
Ualso
Tmatiila
Insurance Conference Opens with Florida and Kin Leaders
Des Moines Iowa February 6 Thomas W Lawcon arrives with Governor Troward of Florida and former Attorney General Frank Monett of Kin for an Insurance conference with Governor Cummins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Thomas W. Lawcon
Troward
Florida
Frank Monett
Cummine
Fire in wholesale district injures three in Philadelphia blaze
A four story dry goods and rubber warehouse fire raged at Fourth and Market Streets Philadelphia injuring three men and gutting a four story building. Elsewhere a Baltimore fire killed nine enslaved people in a cabin seven miles from the city with one escaped negress arrested. The state supreme court in Salem sustained the anti scalping law after a contested session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fourth
Market Streets
Lana
Baltimore
Thre City
Silem
State Supreme Court
Open accounts settled yearly by October in county hardware union
County hardware deniers adopted a rule to settle all open accounts by October 1 each year either in cash or by note. Interest at 5 percent will be charged. The convention made officers permanent with G. W. Proebatel as president and J. Noble as vice president. Also, a county license of 500 per year on vehicle and store sales was supported. Senator Heyburn shows improvement as shingle mills restart after winter shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Association
Weilon
We Ak
Wilesa
Yeesterday
G. W. Proebatel
Weston
J. Noble
Helix
W. J . Hintiee
Pendleton
Association
Walla Walla Passengers Die In Bridal Veil Wreck
Four passengers instantly killed and two fatally injured in a rear end collision on the O M and N near Bridal Veil. Victims include Andy Edwards and L Sinnott of Portland. Mrs W Riley of Wall a Wall a and Joseph K Russell of East Oakland among the injured. Engineer William Swain and fireman were injured as the Spokane train and the express collided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Andy Edwards
L. Sinnott
Portland
W. Riley
Walla Walla
Joseph K. Russell
East Oakland
Bridal Well
Spokane
TL. Sinnott
Eridal Veil
Wilbhin Steain
Idebiat Vidi
Brummee
Highage and Omnibus Company of
Sherman Street
Henry
Riley
Wallin Walla
Portlind
Vincent
East Onklaya
Hele
Swain
Ehristot
Atenia
W. A Swaith
Petitioned pavement reform gains city attention
Petitioners push for eleven blocks of Bitulithic paving on Main and Court Streets in Walla Walla Washington. The plan seeks to pave five blocks on Main from Voet ian to the true and extend east on Court to Vincent with costs charged to property owners, aiming at a decisive community vote. Support grows among property holders and local leaders as steel-blue stone paving gains favor over coal or stone alternatives. Estimated costs run about 2.17 to 2.25 per square yard, with total project figures around two hundred dollars per square yard including labor and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matisind Court
Main Street
Voetin
Vincent
Court
Wilin Wall
Potse
North Yakut
Portland
Seattle
Spokine
Northwest
Fatal Runaway Freight Crash Near Helena
A Northern Pacific runaway freight crashed into an overland passenger train two and a half miles west of Helena at 11 20 last night. Conductor Charles Bricknell and J N Robertson were killed. Injuries included brakeman Jeff Brown and several others. Fireman Lewis Morgan helped shut off steam as wreckage and scalding fumes enveloped the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Morgan
Helena
Heléna
King
Charles Bricknell
J. N. Robertson
Miksoula
Eiward Joajek
Foster Senegal
Jeff Brown
Bowman
Garfield Had No Power In Packers Case
Attorney General Moody testified in the packers case, resisting a subpoena for a letter from the president. Moody said Garfield could not promise immunity or threaten punishment, arguing immunity lies in law and the departments acted independently. He denied any coordination between Justice, Commerce, and Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiched
Moody
Packers
United States
Garfield
Departments of Justice and Commerce and Labor
Reverend Simmons Kills Himself In Town Scandal
A Baptist pastor and bank president, Rev George Simmons, is reported to have killed himself amid a brewing scandal. The article notes prior complaints by Baptist boys brigade parents and mentions Simmons’ prominence in religion and business. He leaves a widow, no children, and related officials arrived to assist in local matters including a planned plant project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
George Simmons
Campalen
Simmons
Jeotirep
Baptist Boys’ Brigade
Congress Pushes Special Investigation and Debates Rail Rates
Congress considers a special commission to probe the Valencian wreck after a request by Representative Humphrey. Debate on the Hepburn railroad rate bill ends with a plan to close the session, while the Senate backs Tillman’s Chinese boycott inquiry. Midshipmen Desausaure and Melvin dismissed from the Naval Academy amid calls to reform punishment for offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Hepborn
Senate
Tillman
Mori Naval Academy
Murdock
House
Bonaparte
Admiral Sands
Double Wedding at Hotel Golden Rule Parlor
A 2 o'clock ceremony in the Hotel Golden Rule parlors united John F. Bentley with Minglet Trimble and Alva M. Moyey with Lora PB. Baker both couples residents of Ad nos. 6s The nuptials were performed by Rev. G. W. Rieby and witnessed by a small group of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fev
Hotel
Golden Rule
Heloe
John F. Bentley
Minglet
Trimble
Alva M. Moyey
Lora PB. Baker
Adnos
G. W. Rieby
Tao
Boundary Boon Meeting Sets Date For District Reorganization
County School Superintendent Frank K. Welles has set March 10 as the meeting date to decide district boundary changes in the county school system. Two petitions are on file: one seeking creation of a new district in the western city portion, the other proposing the combining of districts No 5 and No 14 in Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boundary Boon
Frank K. Welles
Win
Thie City
Newt
Weston
Commercial Clik Tonlette Meeting Notice
A Commercial Association meeting is announced for tonight with a large attendance expected. The event center and exact agenda are unclear but the gathering aims to discuss association matters and attract members and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Association
Attleers
Pothow Court Guilty On Weapon Charge In Police Court
In the police court morning session Robert Lockhirt was found guilty of carrying a canceled weapon and fined 25 by Judge Pat Gerald. Two dronite were brought before the court and given sentences. A delightful session was enjoyed that evening by Umatilla tent of the Knights of Macontens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lockhirt Wen
Pat Gerald
Browerht
Elven
Macrahioe Social Sesson
Umatilla
The
Knights of Macontens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brical Veil
Major Edwards
Washington
Tmatisia
Durhie
Imperior Valentine
McKain
Tie
Peesowon
Ona
Kidwards
Malta
Major McKoin
Department
Willl
Dies Ani
Nule
Heyburn
No. 5
Swalt
Wasla Walla Walla
Gareteld
Gurland
Rev. Oimmon
Henry M. Hunt
Northwestern Gye & Electric Company
Ewe Ing
Walle Walla
Dinengetarn
Goodman Ranch
Huntington
Ciohcopitviivta
Nwn
Raker Chy
Humphrey
Metealf
Metcalf
Howard
Pacific Steamship Company
Poterle
Tn Pothow
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!