Clever Scheme Fails As Prisoner Tries Escape
London February 6 A man calling himself Griffin entered Heimenfori jail gate claiming to finish organ repairs and be leaving. A warder questioned records, officials identified Griffin as a prisoner, and he was returned to cell after slipping from exercise and changing clothes in the probation warder’s quarters. Medford Minors Tobacco Crackdown Enforced. Medford Oregon February 6 City Council directs city attorney to draft strict ordinance banning smoking on streets by minors and selling to minors. Police chief ordered to enforce. pool halls to close at midnight. sanitation measures target weeds, garbage and unkempt stables. Clubwomen aim to beautify the city.
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Sonviel
London
Heimenfori
Griffin
Enate
Medford
Ore
Greater
Pendleton Civic Club Meets At City Hall Tomorrow
Henry Hotes of Pendleton attends East trip while Mrs G B Hartle seeks Missouri aid for ill mother Civic Club to meet at city hall tomorrow afternoon at 2. Public invited to hear Bishop Paddock speak on Panama trip this evening at Mrs Line H Sturgis home. No charge. Oregon Journal agent P West heads to Spokane as father A West near death after a stroke and heart troubles.
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Civic Club
Pendleton Civic Club
City Hall
Bishop Paddock
Episcopal Church
Line H. Sturgis
Panama Zone
Panama Canal
Tloo
P. West
The
Oregon Journal
Spokane
J. A. West
West
Delayed by Floods Strands Sawtelle Jewelers Owner
A letter from Ross E Wimner of Sawtelle's jewelry store reports being marooned 150 miles from Los Angeles as twenty miles of track are underwater and a bridge washed out. Twelve trains ahead, passengers may be routed via Denver. Trains halted for two days with no clear move date.
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Ross E. Wimner
Sawtelle's
Los Angeles
Denver
Return From California by P T Hales Farmer
P T Hales a prominent Adams county farmer and his family returned home last evening from a winter stay at Long Beach California He found the weather there disagreeable due to rain and notes December and January were mild in Umatilla county He arrived just before the first cold snap and laughs at being criticized for wintering in the sunny south land.
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California
P. T. Hales
Las
Long Beach
Calif
Umatilla
Southland
Pendleton Hosts Walla Walla In Key High School Clash
The Pendleton and Walla Walla high schools meet at the gym tonight for a fast season game. Walla Walla won decisively earlier, but Pendleton, buoyed by home floor advantage and experience, expects a tighter contest. Kerrick may see guard duty as the lineup resembles past games.
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Pendleton
Walla Wallahigh
Walla Walla
Hampton
Kerrick
Hermiston
Asbahr
Wheat theft suspect captured after ranch raid
Sheriff T. D. Taylor reports two new prisoners in his hastile, Jim McCarty and transient youth Slim Garrett, tied to a wheat and potato theft at Ellis and Van Orsdall ranch west of the city. Evidence from footprints, wheel tracks, and a harness piece led to McCarty's shack and admissions of guilt.
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T. D. Taylor
Ellis
van Orsdall
Jim McCarty
Slim” Garrett
McCarty
Garrett
Taylor
Estate Sale Sought for Hendricks Estate Assets
Frederick Steiner as administrator of the C. C. Hendricks estate petitions the county court for an order to sell real property in the city to satisfy a $15,000 indebtedness. The petition seeks authority to dispose of estate land to raise funds.
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Hendricks
Frederick Steiner
C. C. Hendricks
Local Valuation and Court Proceedings Highlight Commerce and Real Estate
Harry Hilbert completes a 0 day jail sentence for simple larceny and is released. Circuit Judge G W Phelpe convenes the docket to set trials as bar members gather. Real estate transfers include D C Brownell to Con stance Larson 12 lots in Umatilla, Elmer P Dodd to George Fisher in Newport's Hermiston addition, John Conners to Elizabeth Goodman six acres, and W C Repass to George and Arthur West 160 acres in section 14.
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D.C. Brownell
Constance Larson
Town of
Umatilla
Elmer P. Dodd
George Fisher
Newport
Hermiston
John Conners
Elizabeth Goodman
N. R
W. C. Repass
George
Arthur West
McKenzie Divorced Suit Filed by Wife in Edmonton
Ida B McKenzie sues Alex R McKenzie of Adams for divorce after 1902 Edmonton marriage. She seeks custody of four children citing cruelty and habitual abuse. Attorneys W M Peterson and Homer Il Watts represent her.
Dragnet Brings in 16 Unemployed Men as Vagrants
A city dragnet rounded up sixteen men lacking visible means of support. They were booked as vagrants and jailed for three days. Judge Fitz Gerald showed mercy, noting most were laborers out of work and promising warmer quarters and food in jail. Amateur Tennis Rule Under Fire in New York. The USTA meeting discussed replacing the server’s foot after the serve to the same spot, a change believed likely to be adopted and affecting McLaughlin and other players.
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FitzGerald
New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Robert D. Wren
McLaughlin
Wren
Wilding
Brookes
Gore
Roper- Parrett
Judges Grant Sixty Eight Divorces in Cook County
Chicago Feb 6 Divorce courts in Cook county issued 68 decrees amid a day of activity with numerous contested cases. Christine P Hansen of 1737 Orrington avenue testified she and her husband separated after he refused to share her money. she is mother of seven. Mrs John Foster Gillespie of 3719 Broadway won a decree against Gillespie who filed a cross bill. evidence showed he left a month after marriage. Frank Moore of 1701 Livingston avenue Evanston won his decree, stating his wife said she never wanted to live with any man again.
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Cook County
Linois
Chicago
Christine P. Hansen
Orrington Avenue
John Foster Gillespie
Broadway
Gillesple
Gillespie
Frank Moore
Livingston Avenue
Evanston
Death stalks with dance in Baker Oregon clubwoman death
Mrs Harvey McCord 35 a prominent clubwoman and Episcopal church worker died after attending a society dance in Baker Oregon Feb 6. She and husband left the dance, talked, then she grew faint and died after a three hour coma despite medical aid. Later in New York Lawn Tennis meeting opens Feb 6 with discussion on whether players expenses may be paid by associations for national and other championships.
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Baker, Ore
Harvey
New York
National Lawn Tennis Association
the Waldorf
Tix
Oregon Governor backs Brown for attorney general
Salem Oregon February 6 Governor West announced he will wipe out party lines and support District Attorney George Brown a Republican of Roseburg for attorney general because Brown cooperated with him in provoking liquor law violations in Douglas County.
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Salem
Ore
West
Attoney
George Brown
Roseburg
Douglas County
Poison rabbit bait plan sparks controversy in Northwest farming
Ray T. Jackson of the U S Department of Agriculture arrives near Echo to promote a poison method for eradicating jackrabbits. The formula 1 ounce strychnine with water and vinegar is tested on trails used by rabbits, claimed to kill nearly 90 percent in Idaho. Informs on potential risks to livestock and notes prior success against gopher and squirrel pests.
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Ray T. Jackson
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Biological Survey
Echo
Mr. Jackson
Jackson
American Falls
Idaho
Agricultural Department
Washington
Troops of Third Army Corps Encamped on Mexican Border
Chicago Feb 6. United States third army corps encamped on the Mexican border in fine fighting condition as tensions rise. Units prepare for possible action along the border with disciplined drills and readiness measures.
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Trim
Chicago
United States Third Army
Division's Efficiency Up Since Last Year Says Major General
Major General Carter stated there is no comparison between the division's efficiency now and a year ago, noting preparation for a possible war and ongoing training during the trip. The remark highlights improved readiness and capability.
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Carter
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