Verdict on murder case near Umatilla arouses questions
The coroner's jury returned a verdict that a man died by unknown parties around June 1904 near Umatilla. Skeleton found in willows, coyotes gnawed belly, pockets empty, age 25 to 30, about five eight, 160 pounds. Identification suggested as Frank Rodkey of Tonganoxie Kansas. uncle D W McKeehen pursuing confirmation.
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Willows
Umatilla
Hendereen
Oregon Land & Water Co
Riley Jones
Mark Henry
Medical Springs
Steed
Henderson
Sim
Traempe
J. E. Hamer
P Palithes
BH. G. Colwell
George A. Ferguson
Frank E. James
J. W. Duncan
Frank Rodkey
Tongznoxie
Kan
D. W. McKeehern
Pendleton
McKeehen
Sam
Nooksack Mining
Nookeick
Tonganoxie
Wiliam Rodkes
Mr McKeehen
Young
Seven Vacancies In County Schools Found
The county faces seven teaching vacancies after 13 teachers failed the recent exam. Superintendent Welles criticizes reliance on permit holders and urges contracts for year long employment with secured certificates. He calls for earlier hiring and suggests exams six months before certificate expiration to maintain readiness.
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Atention
Welles
Drunk Passenger Arrested After Spokane Train Incident
Elmer Norman, a Pomeroy, Washington native now in Spokane city jail, caused trouble on the Spokane train by breaking car windows with his head. He sustained facial cuts. pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to five days in jail or a $10 fine, but unable to pay, he was returned to jail.
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Spokane
Elmer Norman
Pomeroy, Wash
Norman
Recorder's Office
Nerman
Special Baptist Meetings Call of the Nation to Be Held
Bible Institute speaker James Edmunds of Portland will lead a Friday 2 30 missionary program titled the Call of the Nation. Ladies Aid plans large attendance and invites all church and congregation members. Friday evening Edmunds will conduct Bible Institutes for teachers and scholars. Sunday school workers urged to attend.
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James Edmonds
Natone
Destrey
Aldhar
James Edmunds
Portland
Mr. Edmunds
Delegates Elected for Grand Sessions
Mrs Carrie C Van Orndall grand guardian of the Women of Woodcraft reports by telephone from Heppner the list of delegates elected to represent the state at the grand sessions to be held in Los Angeles on April 18 at the district convention held yesterday the delegates named are Mrs Hawes Goldendale Mrs Hicks Wasco Mrs Foster Athena and Mrs Nevil Heppner.
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Carrie C. van Orndall
The
Women of Woodcraft
Lam
Heppner
Thin State
Los Angeles
Mra Hawes
Goldendale
Mra Hicks
Wasco
Mra. Foster
Athena
Nevil
Unclear Text on Headwear and Garment Practices
The readable fragments discuss head coverings and constant wearing of certain garments or protective gear. Mentions of men with bats and a sense of habitual attire suggest a period article on personal equipment or uniforms, though specifics are obscured.
Christian Church Revival Ends With Five Conversions
In a city revival that ran from January 1, the Christian church concluded last night with five additions. Since Mr N H Brooks began leading the revival two years ago the church has held three great meetings and added over 660 members through the combined efforts of evangelists Allen Wilson M Martin Victor Dorrin and others during regular services and special campaigns.
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C H. Carter
James A Howard
Carter
Howard
Wella
JH. Raley
County Recorders Office
The
Christian Church
N. H Brooks
Pamer
Allen Wilson
Evangelet
M. Martin
Victor Dorrin
Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Tonics Promoted
A damaged and garbled ad-like passage touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Tonics as a cure for anemia and weak vitality. It claims blood health boosts, nerve steadiness, and improved digestion, recommending the remedy as absorbing nutrients and supporting liver activity.
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Iman
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Three houses to be built on Jackson Street for Mrs Leona Thompson
Contractors LaDow and Wattenburg have been let the work to construct three rental houses on Jackson Street for Mrs Leona Thompson. Two will be two stories with eight rooms each, and the third will be a four room house.
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Jackson Street
Leona Thompson
LaDow & Wattenburg
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Pate
Lands of Oregon Land & Water Co
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Relker
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Samuel
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Kirk
Tallman @ Co
Special Baptist Meetings
Thas
W.ie. Davidson & Co
Roosevelt
Boston
Robert Foretat
D. Kemler & Son
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