Pendleton woolen mill project moves forward with new incorporation
Local trustees will expand bond money to establish a Pendleton woolen mills plant. Incorporators C P Bishop Roy T Bishop and C M Bishop filed articles of incorporation for a 30000 capital stock company. Bonds totaling 20000 will mortgage the plant with bondholders controlling expenditures as site and financing are secured.
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C. P. Bishop
Roy T. Bishop
M. Bishop
Bonis
G. M. Rice
H. Carter
Pendleton Woolen Mills
C. M. Bishop
Clarence M. Bishop
Board of Trustees
Troy T. Bishop
Binhops
Roy T. Hisshop
Will Reforest Burned Areas in Northwest
North Yakima February 20 Government officials map the burned areas to plan reforestation across Washington and Oregon. The Agriculture Department provides a planting formula while Ga F Mien, supervisor of the Maln ler nation forest reserve, reviews grazing permit applications from cattle and sheep dealers. The government plans small timber land tracts for experiments in reforestation.
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North Yakima
Washington
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Ga. F Mien
Allen
Sutton receives West Point appointment for cadet entry
Redonda Sutton of Portland, nephew of Judge and Mrs Thomas FitzGerald, has been appointed a cadet at West Point by Congressman Ellis. He has passed the entrance examination with satisfactory results and will enter March 1. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Sutton of Portland. Mrs Sutton and Mr Fitzgerald are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redonda Sutton
Portland
Thomas FitzGerald
Confremmmun Ellis
Weeat Point
Academy
West Point
Young Sutton
J. M. Sutton
Sutton
Fix Gerald
Alsters
Senate kills grain storage bill in senate action
Vice President H J Taylor of the Inland Empire Grain Growers Association announced a message from Representative C A Barrett saying the grain storage bill had been killed by the senate.
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H. J. Taylor
Inland Empire Grain Growers’ Association
C. A. Barrett
Senate
County Farmer Union County Meeting Urges Cooperation
A 1:30 pm farmers meeting led by N. G. Blalock of Walla Walla urged cooperation to improve conditions. He argued that individual farmers lack power against grain dealers and railroads, while joining unions would enable higher prices and better treatment. Membership cards were being distributed as officers formed county to central unions.
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N. G. Blalock
Walla Walla
Dr. Blalock
Kas
JS Central Wonty Union
Normal Rainfall in Umatilla County in Present Wet Season
Weather observer HP Johnson reports only six and a half inches of rain in Umatilla County for the current wet season, near the 17 year average of 17.5 inches. Last year’s rainfall was markedly below normal at about 12 inches, with forecasts predicting sufficient moisture this year to offset the deficit. local Indians credit weather prophets and foresee a very wet spring, noting water‑bearing holes dug along stream banks as a sign.
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Umatilla County
HP. Johnson
Pendleton
Mr. Johnson
Statfetice
Bryan predicts Democratic surge in 1910 election
Widespread interest among politicians follows William Jennings Bryan article in Munsey's Magazine titled The Future of the Democratic Party. He argues the 1910 House could be Democratic, warns Taft cannot please both Republican elements, and notes Democrats are ready to wage a winning fight amid reform currents.
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New York
East Oregonian
William Jennings Bryan
Munsty
Democratic Party
Bryan
House of Representatives
Taft
Senate
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Insurance bill creates state Insurance Commissioner
Salem Feb 20 The Benn Insurance bill creating an insurance commissioner passed the senate with three votes against It reduces the depreciation from 50400 to 25000 allows a surety bond filing The salary fixed at 3000 and the measure is expected to yield at least 20900 in net revenue for the state The bill now goes to the governor for approval
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Salem
Benn Insurance
Senate
Albee
Miller
Linny
Minit
House
Lane
Hart Miller
Ita
Three Normal Schools Abolished Except Monmouth Retained
In Salem on February 20, Eastern and Southern Oregon representatives fought to save Weston and Ashland normal schools but compromised to keep only Monmouth. The house rejected the state printing bill and passed the general game code with amendments. Two major bills, Campbell’s eight hour law and Hughs’ safety gas jet appliance, await senate committee action.
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Salem
Ore
House
Senate
Monmouth
Weston
Ashland
Oregon
Senate Committee On Industries
Campbell
Hughs
Appropriation Bills Pass In Satem Oregon Senate
Appropriation action ended near two this morning after the senate approved a deficiency bill of 146000 and the house set aside 75000 for deaf mute school site removal. The general bill allocated 70000 for the supreme court and 17000 for the state treasurer and expenses. Hart presided as motions to adjourn were ignored until consent was reached. President Bowerman received a gold watch from the senate.
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Satem
Ore
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Hart
Bowerman
Senate Recess Shifts Lunch Break. House Work Extends Late
Salem Oregon report notes the senate recessed for lunch at 12 20 until 1 20. The house is not expected to complete its work before 10 tonight.
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Salem Ore
Senate
House
Oregon legislative notes converge on printing reform
In Satem and Salem reports from February 20, a conference committee debates the elite printing bill amid stubborn impasse, aiming for five years of state printing reform. The Senate approves a $25,000 seat bond to fund a draft, normal school abolition moves, and other minor measures, while Crater Lake Road gains $100,000 from the Department of Lands.
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Satem, Ore
Salem
Ore
Senate
Seatte
Drafti Normal School
Methodist Church Plans $2 Million Foundation Company
Area, Feb 20. The Methodist Episcopal foundation fund is considering plans to organize a company with $2,000,000 capital to operate for the benefit of churches nationwide. The income would be devoted to church needs as the venture proceeds.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Foundation Fund
Oregon Adjutant General Pin ker given life tenure
Life tenure granted to Adjutant General of Oregon by act of the house, replacing the previous term until removal for cause. Fight over military code provisions and governor’s authority sparked by decision, with senate debate centering on subordination of the adjutant to the governor for direct control and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salon
Fey
Pinger Wold
California Excursionists Begin Seattle Fair Boost Trip
Tacoma readers learn of a seven day California excursion departing from Puget Sound this morning. About two hundred travelers ride the train to promote the Seattle fair and local elites. The journey aims to showcase the region and its culture.
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Tacoma
Wash
Alifornia
Puget Sound
Lee Arceles
To Made
Seattle
Marathon Race in Seattle Monday
Seattle, Wash Feb 20 When Mayor Miller fires the starting pistol Monday afternoon the fastest distance racers on the coast will start the marathon course Beales Seattle Los Angeles Chicago Centralia Vancouver San Francisco Oakland Portland and Tacoma will be represented by top runners from those cities
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Seattle
Wash
Miller
Beales
Los Angeles
Chicago
Centralia
Vancouver
B. C
San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Tacoma
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Opens Earlier
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo will be ready to open May 1, one month before its formal opening day. It marks the first exposition to operate on its original launch date.
Washington's Birthday Observance Closed Citywide
Washington's Birthday will be observed with city schools public offices and most businesses closed Monday a legal holiday. The post office will be open 9 to 12 in the forenoon as usual on holidays.
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Washington
Winona Wheat Prospects Rise After Winter
Winona Washington February 20 reports show a large winter wheat crop is likely. Farmers note more acreage than last fall and fields emerging in fine condition despite winter freezes. Recent heavy rains saturated the ground, easing earlier unease about soil moisture.
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Winona
Wash
Wuanal
Premature Explosion Kills One in San Pedro
San Pedro California February 20 One man was fatally injured today and two seriously hurt by a premature explosion on Knob Hill where Pacific Electric Railway construction work was underway.
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San Pedro
Calif
Knob Hill
Pacific Electric Railway
Compromise in Warner Will Case Reached
A final compromise in the Mabel Warner matter sets G M Rice as administrator of the J W Young estate under the latest will. Heirs and their attorneys Judge Fee and G W Phelps plan to contest the will, claiming it not genuine, while the court admits probate as witnesses identify signatures and the instrument as genuine. The new administrator must receive all estate matters, and Mrs Warner may need to re probate with original proof if contest proceeds.
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Mabel Warner
G. M. Rice
First National Bank
Young
Judge Fee
G. W. Phelps
Rest Room Funded in Pendleton City Hall
Plans for a permanent ladies rest room in Pendleton advance as Farmers are to vote this afternoon on a $75 surplus needed to furnish the room in City Hall. The Current Literature club will staff the space with a janitor lighting and heating, providing towels soap reading material and a magazine depot. The project began after two prior rest rooms served visiting women during the district fair and actual funding now targets tables chairs and furniture for a lunch area.
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New City Hall
Pendleton
City Hall
A. J. McAllister
C. A. Johns
James A. Fee
St. She
C. F. Colesworthy
Els
Luich
Governor to Sign Coyote Bounty Bill in Oregon Legislature
Dun Smythe of the Oregon Woolgrowers says Governor Chamberlain promised to sign the coyote bounty bill once passed. The livestock sanitary bill faced doubt due to opposed features but hoped for action soon as legislature endured a turbulent period. Senator Smith from this county fought for a maintenance appropriation, though normal school prospects appeared bleak when Smythe departed Salem.
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Dun FP
Fmythe
State Woolgrowers’ Association
Salem
Chamberlain
Smythe
Wee
Smith
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DI. XN. G. Blalock
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Law
Crater Lake Road
Crater Lake
Methodist Church
Jon
Finzer
Iouse
Seveptle
Caltfpornta
Warner
J. W. Young
Litera
Ture Club
Cty
Omythe Oas Govote
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