Enlarged Homesteads Open Across Semi Arid Lands
About 45 000 acres near Fiera Long Creek Monument Meath Creek Pilot Rock Enterprise and Baker are set aside for semi arid entitlements under the enlarged homestead act. Applicants may file on 320 acres if not an original entryman and may extend holdings if already owning large tracts, with limits on further entries after final proof. Virgil Moore sells 12 000 bushels of wheat to Pacific Coast Elevator Co. Tomorrow the Pendleton Farmers Co operative and Educational Union holds a semi monthly meeting for four candidates seeking admission. A desert land ruling by the Interior Department affirms dry farming lands can be entered under desert land laws, clarifying eligibility for large areas in Horse Heaven. Proving Up on Claim C C Conner, a Umatilla county farmer, has been in for several days for annual procedures.
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Fiera
Long Creek
Monument
Meath Creek
Pilot Rock
Enterprise
Baker
Pendleton Local Farmers Co-operative and Educational Union
Walla Walla Land District
United States Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Horse Heaven
More Range for Cattle Hearings In Washington
Hearings on new laws to regulate grazing on non arable public lands begin in Washington March 8 after a conference with Representative Kent of California Chief Forester Graves and President Wilson. Kent said idle territory could be used for cattle raising if new laws passed.
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Washington
Kent
California
Forester Graves
Wilson
Earthquake Shocks Felt Again in Reno No Damage
Reno reports three light earthquakes felt early today with no damage. In St Louis, the proposed pageant of the unemployed led by James Fads How was postponed due to a snowstorm. Hundreds sought work shoveling snow as seventy five men joined the procession but were redirected to street clearing. Mayor Kiel planned to greet marchers with a speech offering jobs.
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ST. Louis
James Fads How
How
Kiel
Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill President
West Orange New Jersey February 20 George Bernhardt a cook was arrested on a charge of threatening to kill the president. The threats were voiced in letters Bernhardt signing himself Gods Son. Bernhardt was arraigned and held in 1000 bail.
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West Orange
N. J
George Bernhardt
Bernhardt
God
Government to skip naval maneuvers this year
The Daily Mail reports in London that the government, citing economy as a motive, has decided not to conduct naval maneuvers this year. The decision reflects budget constraints and strategic reassessment of naval exercises.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Bishop Sunsten Visits Idaho Diocese With Local Minister
Rt Reverend J bh Sunsten, bishop of Idaho's Episcopal diocese, met with Rev Charles Quinney between trains yesterday. Louis Scholl Jr of Echo, seen today, is being boosted as a Democratic candidate for the county judge nomination.
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Idaho
J. Bh Sunsten
Episcopal Diocese of
Charles Quinney
Scholl
Louis Scholl Jr
Echo
Poultry association meeting to liquidate indebtedness
Secretary I E Young calls a stockholders meeting at the Um atilla County Poultry Association office in the courthouse at 7 30 PM tomorrow to arrange liquidation of the association debt. Attended by Mrs Lela Hardin of Spokane and her sister Mrs Nettle Harper en route home after visiting their father J D Huggins of Athena who has been critically ill. Also notes a divorce suit for Bertha Johnson against Eugene David Johnson filed in Pendleton following a Sept 11 1912 separation. Real estate transfers include William T Rees to Herbert R Perrin for 9090 covering 30 acres in section 31 two 4 N RK 29. Joseph Kane to Ida Strout for sections 1-4, sec 28 two 1 N R 35. Sarah F Shepard to William T Tindell for 1800 in Reseration addition.
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Lela Hardin
Spokane
Nettle Harper
Pendleton
J. D. Huggins
Athena
Poultry Association
I. E. Young
The
Umatilla County Poultry Association
Eugene David Johnson
Bertha Johnson
Circuit Court
Raley
William T. Reees
Herbert R. Perrin
N. RK
Joseph Kane
Ida Strout
N. R
Sarah F. Shepard
William T. Tindell
Hanford to Lecture Here With Stage Star at Oregon Theatre
Dick Richards advance agent for Charles B Hanford announces three night run at the Oregon theatre starting Thursday March 5 featuring the noted Shakespearian actor. Hanford travels this year as a lecturer with Captain Scott expedition motion pictures. Lienallen has recovered from gasoline injuries and will visit Walla Walla with his father to recuperate. Indian children die at St Anthony's hospital. Rosas Salmon's baby and Alice Patawa's daughter buried at Tutoflla mission cemetery. Pendleton bowling team returned from Walla Walla after a narrow loss. score under 2500. High school assembly heard Rev Ty Crim and ministers. music by George Rose and wife popular. John P McManus reports a China pheasant sighting in Pilot Rock.
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Hanford
Dick Richards
Charles B. Hanford
Oregon Theater
Captain Scott
South Pole
Lienallen
Lawrence Lienallen
Adams
St. Anthony's Hospital
Walla Walla
Rosas Salmon
Alice Patawa
Tutoflla Mission
Moran 18 Release Denies Fraud Charge in Cayne Case
Justice of the Peace Joe H. Parkes refused to hold M. J. Moran section foreman at Cayne on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Evidence showed Moran employed his 15 year old son Paul under the name John Hall to bypass age rules, but the company received value for wages paid.
Peterson May Not Run For Local Office
Will M. Peterson, local attorney, who recently announced tentatively that he would be a candidate for the position may decide against pursuing a run. The article notes uncertainty surrounding his candidacy and possible reconsideration of his intention to seek office.
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Peterson
Will M. Peterson
Democratic race in Oregon fades as West backs Brown
This afternoon a Democratic attorney general candidate said he would not run, citing Governor West’s pledge to support George M. Brown of Roseburg, a Republican hopeful. The move leaves Democrats with slim chances of victory in the upcoming race. La Grande high school prepares for a basketball game tonight, with coach Asbahr leading a fit squad featuring Siebert at center and a lineup of Hampton, Fowler, Peters, Kerrick, Straughn, Mentzer, and Russell. The student body shows strong interest and community entertainment between halves.
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West
George M. Brown
Roseburg
Peterson
la Grande
No. 17
Asbahr
Siebert
Hampton
Fowler
Peters
Kerrick
Straughn
Mentzer
Russell
Bomb wrecks three buildings injuring twelve in Chicago
In Chicago on February 20 a bomb exploded in the doorway of grocer Leonard Meleno, causing three buildings to be partly wrecked and injuring twelve from flying glass. The device carried no extortion note demanding $2000 and was turned over to police.
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Chicago
Leonard Melone
Duke's Sons Burn Costly Opium Kit
In Peking two sons of the late Duke K'uel burned an opium regenerator set valued at 300 to 400 dollars. The two large packages of opium pipes and assorted accessories were destroyed before their father's funeral, as reported from Teng Shih K'on. The act marked a notable gesture in the wake of his death.
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Duke
Peking
Teng Shih K’on
China
Duke K'uel
Peking Family Guidance Echoes for National Behavior
A fragment suggests officials urged families in Peking to imitate a model for public conduct. The note frames it as a moral example meant to influence households beyond the capital and reflect wider social aims.
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Peking
Birth in Nolin and Manchuria plan unite provinces
Special correspondence from Nolin Oregon reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Orvil Wells at Ed Dupuis home with Dr Henderson in attendance. In Peking news, Manchuria’s three eastern provinces will unite with Kwangchantze as capital to strengthen ties and raise about 18.16 million dollars yearly to cover provincial expenses.
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Nolin
Ore
Orvil Wells
Ed Dupuis
T. M. Henderson
Pendleton
Thomas Kerr
Josla Kerr
Kerr
British Columbia
Manchauris
Peking
Manchuria
Kwangchantze
Manchuria Provinces Drain National Treasury
The passage notes surplus supply for central government under strict supervision, while Manchuria’s three provinces have long drained the national treasury. This summary preserves the explicit claim of fiscal burden and governance oversight.
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Manchuria
Largest uranium ore shipment arrives under guard
In Denver on February 20 an armed guard escorted a 150 ton shipment of pitchblende ore from the Alfred J. Dupont mine at Central City. Dupont representatives value the ore at 360000 dollars with uranium oxide content around 65 percent making it the largest and most valuable single shipment from any pitchblende mine worldwide.
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Denver
Colo
Alfred J. Dupont
Central City
Dupont
Geographers to Honor Goethals at Society Banquet
Colonel George W. Goethals governor of the Panama canal zone will be guest of honor and receive the National Geographical society medal at the annual banquet in Washington on March 5. Secretary Hryan will serve as toastmaster.
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Goethals
Washington
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
National Geographical Society
Hryan
Strenuous effort yields little worthwhile victory
A terse reflection notes that hard, strenuous effort often leads to a victory whose value or payoff is not worthwhile, suggesting the toll of struggle may outweigh the outcome.
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Virgil Moore
Pacific Coast Elevator Co
C. C. Conner
Umatilla County
Wm. Hanscom the Jeweler
Mr. Connor
Burns Times-Herald
Reno
Vin Moore
Alta Theater
Alta Theatre
Newsy
Walla Wal Ia
Walla Walans
Evangel Speaks
Ty Crim
George Rose
John P. McManus
Pilot Rock Record
C. C. White
Mr. McManus
State Game Department
McKay Creek
Golden Rule
W. H. Morrison
Kenyon
Working Men's Clothing Co, Ite St
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