Poet of Sierras Succumbs to Death
San Francisco reports the death of Joaquin Miller, the poet of the Sierras, aged 68, at his Piedmont hills cabin. He died after a two year paralysis and uremic poisoning with his wife and daughter by his side. Born Continnatus Heine in 1841 in Indiana, Miller travelled West, lived among Indians, and became a renowned California poet.
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Northwest Fruit and Farm Prosperity Reported by Dunn
Dunn s Report for Northwest received. Dunn Co reviews Oregon Washington Idaho and Alaska showing 1912 gains in production, strong harvests, and diffused prosperity despite market difficulties for fruits and vegetables. Wheat totals rise from 65 to 73 million bushels across 1911 1912. Fruit receipts exceed prior year with Oregon Washington Idaho totals rising to 21 979 000.
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Poet of the Sierras Joaquin Miller Dies in Pendleton
Joaquin Miller, famed as the Poet of the Sierras, died yesterday. He was well known in Pendleton where he visited Major Lee Moorhouse’s home and delivered a Fourth of July oration about ten to fifteen years ago, in the Canyon City area.
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Francisco Bay and Santa Clara Valley as poetic mecca
Francisco Bay and the Santa Clara Valley became the mecca of poets and admirers from many lands. Miller was a playwright, best known for The Danites. In later years he added three popular poems to his collection: Columbus, The Missouri, and The Passing of Tennyson.
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Senate Refuses to Take House Bills in Oregon
Salem Ore Feb 18 The senate reaffirmed its stand against receiving house bills not of real importance and will notify the house that it will stick to its guns with about 200 bills yet unconsidered The plan includes a joint steering committee to pick bills and a possible recess to return for governor vetoes.
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Wilson May Retain Princeton Connection
Princeton New Jersey February 18 Woodrow Wilson may keep an official link to Princeton University while president of the United States Several graduates have placed Wilsons name on the nomination lists as an alumni member of the board of trustees
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Pendleton News Notes Drilling For Water
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports C.W. R. N. drill crew has reached 240 feet at the local pump station without striking water after two months. Also notes Barrett Bonding Bill passes both houses. Taft signs non-resident land act. a judge marries an Adams couple. crossing improvements on Jackson street progress. Lady Maccabee quilt number 76 winner undecided.
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Mrs Temple Secures Permit for Lewis Street Interior Upgrades
Mrs. W. P. Temple obtained a city recorder permit to alter a Lewis Street residence. Work includes replacing stairs with hardwood floors and other interior improvements at an estimated total cost of about $655 to be carried out by Gibson & Cole.
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Loos Widow Appointed Administratrix of Estate
Sadie E Loos widow of the late John H Loos was appointed administratrix of the estate. The estate includes real property yielding 400 dollars yearly and personal property totaling 1600 dollars. Heirs named are Clara E and Abbie H Loos.
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United States vs McDonald involves Moulson townsite case
The case United States vs John H McDonald concerns the Moulson townsite near the Canadian border. Mrs Ed White, former partner of McDonald, testified as a witness while testimony was taken before Lee Moorhouse notary public.
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Mrs Ella Flagg Young Resigns From State Board
Chicago February 18 Mrs Ella Flagg Young superintendent of the Chicago public schools resigns as a member of the state board of education stating the move is not prompted by politics and reflects personal reasons only
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Local Resident Sends Apples to King of Denmark
Milton Freewater resident L. L. Johnson shipped a box of winesap apples to the King of Denmark before Christmas. Last week the king sent a personal letter thanking Johnson for the fruit and noting a former subject should remember the fatherland.
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Oregon Knights of Pythias leaders gathered in Pendleton
J. H. Gwinn grand chancellor of the K P in Oregon arrives from Pendletons with M F Davis supreme representative and L P Stinson grand keeper of records and seals for a lodge meeting tonight in La Grande. Tomorrow eastern Oregon delegates attend Elgin blowout as La Grande Observer reports.
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Husband Seeks Divorce From Cora Bennett
James D. Bennett of Milton filed for divorce in circuit court against his wife Cora Bennett alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married in Tennessee in 1898, he claims since 1903 she has abused him with vile names, kicking, and throwing water in his face. Attorney 8S. D. Peterson represents the plaintiff.
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Snowball attack fails against suffragists on march
The New York to Washington suffrage march faced a snowball assault at Leiperville near Chester, as boy crowds disrupted the pilgrims. Cavalry from Pennsylvania Military College intervened to escort the army into Chester after a 14 mile walk despite winter roads. Algunas marchers suffered blisters and shoe failures, while Miss Hawnes and Miss Crowell endured hardships.
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Bank Sues to Recover from Hermiston Bank Case
The First National Bank of Hermiston sues Wayne Oregon Fruit Co and several individuals including George W. Fishering C A Hood J W Donovan W H Ranson J B McCurdy A B Johnson and C A Keller to recover 700 and interest on a promissory note transferred from Hermiston Bank and Trust Co. Raley and Raley represent the plaintiff.
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Kindergarten Seeks Afternoon Session at Field School
Fourteen pupils aged four to seven attend a kindergarten run by Misa Maud Phifer with help from her mother Mrs Edna Wilson in the Field School building. Children are transported by Penland's auto truck. Aiming to open an afternoon class to prepare pupils for entrance into public schools.
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Installing Signal Semiphore at Pendleton Depot
The C W R N Co installs a train order signal semiphore at the Pendleton depot joining stations with operator service. Though trains already stop here, the move aims to boost safety by letting engineers know if orders await upon approach before arrival.
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Testimony in Land Case In Pendleton Today
Special agent Lougtlin of the General Land Office arrived in Pendleton and began taking testimony in a land case involving Harry, with preliminary proceedings ongoing this morning.
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Pendleton
Feel Badly Today Cascarets Tonight
An old health ad touts Cascarets as a nightly cleanse for bowels liver and stomach claiming they purify the body while you sleep. It emphasizes cleansing sour undigested food removing bile and toxins with a 10 cent box for months and notes children need gentle cleansing too.
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Disintegrating heels mar long walk for party guest
A guest in high heel pumps struggled as the pair nearly fell apart by the day’s end, leaving her feet in poor condition and prompting concern at the event.
For sale in Walla Walla at O. K. East regonian home
One of the finest residences in Walla Walla offered for sale. The property at address O. K. East regonian features优 listed amenities and prime location likely appealing to discerning buyers seeking a high quality dwelling.
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