Mayor Matlock Backs Cayuse Springs for Pendleton Water
Mayor W F Matlock announced he favors Cayuse Springs as the best gravity water source for Pendleton, over Thorn Hollow, after an internal inquiry by J W Kimbrell. He says Cayuse meets required flow, reservoir capacity, and elevation for a 2,000,000 gallon daily system with 40 foot lift and fire protection, while affirming no intent to usurp the water commission.
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Cayuse Springs
W. F. Matlock
Board of Water Commissioners
Thorn Hollow
Spernoon
J. W. Kimbrell
Pendleton
Cayuse
Prin
City Leader Seeks Constructive Role in Commission Work
A city official, acknowledging the capable performance of white commissioners, states that while he will not interfere with their work, he feels his position grants him the right to offer suggestions for consideration. The remarks emphasize collaboration and constructive input rather than conflict.
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Cipal
Gill and Totterill Nominated For Seattle Mayor
In yesterday's primary former Mayor Gill who was recalled and George Totterill a progressive led the field. Gill received about 2200 votes, Totterill 16, Parish 12, and Wells 10. Returns incomplete. The two top candidates advance to the regular election.
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Seattle
Gill
George Totterrill
Totterill
Thomas Parish
Wells
Gotham Taxi Bandits Nab Poor Artist In New York
New York police report that Tavxieah bandits, already known for terrorizing the city, forced artist Robert Shearer into a taxi, robbed him of thirty dollars, and dumped him on the street after misjudging his wealth. Shearer provided a detailed description of the robbers.
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Gotham Taxi Bandits
New York
Tavxieah
Robert Shearer
Shearer
Black Fox Hunt Sparks Indiana Knobs Treasure Fur Chase
Residents across the Indiana Knobs opposite Louisville report a rare black fox, valued fur likely the most prized among North American foxes. An old-fashioned hunt is being organized by local sportsmen to capture the animal, a possible freak of the usual species. A year ago a Canadian silver fox was caught nearby and sold for $200 in Louisville.
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Louisville
Indiana Knobs
Alaska
Dog Fights Firemen in Washington Avenue Tenement
An old feeble dog at 62g Washington avenue Philadelphia alarmed residents by knocking a lamp and starting a carpet fire. The dog then blocked entry when firemen tried to enter, displaying teeth until a firefighter pushed past and extinguished the blaze. The dog belongs to Santo Accarito who occupies the top floor.
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Philadelphia
Washington Avenue
Santo Accarito
Trains Sparrows to Sing Like Canaries at Indiana Labs
Bloomington reports Dr TL Conradt of Clark University trained sparrows to mimic canary songs by cohabiting with the canary birds. Indiana University professor M B Hagerty notes ongoing work on animal imitation, confirming young sparrows imitate canary notes after exposure to the songster.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
TL. Conradt
Clark University
Conradt
M. BE. Haggerty
Hookworm Treatment Surges in Southern States
Rockefeller Sanitary Commission reports over 140000 people in nine southern states were treated for hookworm last year. The work emphasizes sanitation education, state cooperation, and ongoing effort in the war against disease. Expenditures reached $148000 with an average cost of $1.27 per treated person.
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Rockefeller Sanitary Commission
South
Washington, D. C
Estate Dispute Over Stoffel Heirs in Mankato
Judge A R Pfau files decision in district court over Mathias Stoffel estate left to stepdaughters Anuna Fahl and Renner of Nebraska. Stoffel, who died last summer, lived alone after his wife’s death. stepdaughters, nephews, and nieces claim the estate. Court finds Stoffel promised property to his wife’s daughters in return for farm work and education withheld to deter teaching careers.
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Yankatoan
Mankato
Minn
A. R. Pfau Hes
District Court
Anuna Fahl
Cottonwood County
Renner
Nebraska
Mathias Stoffel
Thia City
Stoffel
Joseph Hump
Hah
Fenner
Oregon Quietly Builds Its Hog Meat and Eggs Ambition
Classified notice requests a general housework helper and directs applicants to address M at the office. The brief lines suggest a modest region marketing its agricultural aims while seeking labor and reporting details for a job position.
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Oregon
Newsy Notes of Pendleton to Holt Court in Heppner
Circuit Judge G. W. Phelps travels to Heppner to fold court tonight and tomorrow returning to Pendleton Friday to convene court again Saturday morning. Taxpayers in Umatilla county show little eagerness to pay rebates for prompt payment. Deputy Sheriff A. C. Funk notes taxes come in slowly. Major Lee Moorhouse circulates petitions for Taft for president and Ben W. Olcott for secretary of state as Republicans seek endorsements.
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Holt Court
Heppner
G. W. Phelps
Pendleton
Umatilla
A. C. Funk
Lee Moorhouse
William Howard Taft
United States
Ben W. Olcott
Two Marriage Licenses Granted by County Clerk
Two more couples were added to the leap year list this morning when County Clerk Saling granted marriage licenses to Merrill Doble of Irrtgon and Jennie Stockdale of Roche and to Noah Taylor of Milton and Jane Morrison. Merrill Doble is under legal age, requiring written consent from his father L A Doble.
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Saling
Merrill Be, Doble
Irrtgon
Jennie BH
Stockdale
Roche
Noah Taylor
Milton
Jane Morrison
Merrill Doble
L. A. Doble
Disorderly conduct arrests in court for three men
Poorly spelled report states Kunberg John Richardson and Henry Wells were arrested last night after a street altercation using words as weapons. They faced police court this morning and received three days in jail or a five dollar fine. Lacking funds they chose jail. Jim Johnny was the fourth offender, given a three day jail term for being drunk.
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Kunberg
John Richardson
Henry Wells
Jim Johnny
New Classes Abandoned In Local Schools
After two days of teaching Miss Fay Warren has no class assignments. She was to teach fifth and seventh grades at Hawthorne, Washington, and Field schools but parent objections to the new route for pupils led the board to keep students in crowded rooms. Cooler weather brings relief to farmers and fruitgrowers as springlike days give way to a potential return of winter conditions. Fruit buds swell rapidly raising concern among horticulturists about possible damage from a late cold snap. A sharp cooling last night brought a brief heavy snow flurry that melted away by day.
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Fay Warren
Hawthorne
Washington
Farméra
Bladen Arrested in New Orleans for Oregon Slugging
Harry Bladen, 24, wanted by Portland police for slugging a woman in December and robbing her of over $900, was arrested in New Orleans with a two week bride. He had 17 cents on capture and is from Indiana. Portland officers are en route to return him for trial.
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New Orleans
Harry Bladen
Portland
Ore
Bladen
Suisun
Cal
Indiana
House Passes Underwood Chemical Revision Bill
Washington February 21. By a vote of 158 to 187 the house passed the Underwood bill revising the chemical schedule.
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Washington
House Today
Wealthy Few Hold Fast as Costs Bite Workers
A terse note reflects on stark income gaps as a handful of men hold vast fortunes while many labor long hours to survive. The piece comments on economic pressure and living standards without specifics.
Ship Capsizes Under Ice Crust Aboard Caledonia Near Halifax
New York report of the three masted schooner Caledonia that capsized from ice on rigging while drifting off Nova Scotia. Mackay Bennett towed the stricken vessel through a long night as spray and growing ice weighed her down, risking the wreck becoming a navigational hazard unless a destroyer sinks it.
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New York
Commercial Cable Company
Mackay Bennett
Halifax
Caledonia
Nova Scotia
Lunenberg
Captain heads to Halifax aboard schooner
The captain said the vessel was steering for Halifax to land the crew as the schooner remained in transit. The exact locality was noted at latitude 43.20 and longitude 62.66, guiding the voyage toward the Nova Scotia port.
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Halifax
Social at Moose Hall for Daphne Circle February 22
Members of Daphne Circle No 2 invited to a Moose Hall social on February 22. Each member should bring one guest who will receive a door card. Those without cards pay a 25 cent admission. HY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
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Daphne Circle No. 2
Moose All
Indigestion cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills
W Evans of Danville Virginia blamed heart distress on two years but doctors proved indigestion. The pills eased stomach liver kidney troubles constipation headache and debility. 25 cents at Koep’s.
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W. Evans
Danville
Dr. King
Koeppens
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