Three Passengers Killed in Great Northern Train Robbery
At Samish station last night two bandits held up a Great Northern passenger train. A man killed three passengers Thomas Wadsworth Robert Lee and H R Adkison and fought with a passenger to escape. Mrs Vanderwerker and her child witnessed the attack as lawmen organize posses and a $5000 reward is offered for the robbers dead or alive.
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Bellingham
Wash
Great Northern
Samish Station
Thomas Wadsworth
Robert Lee
H. RR. Adkison
Keith and
Davis
Herbert Vanderwerker
Everett
ST. Paul
James Cruber
Great Northern Railroad
Villa murder charge echoes in Senate debate
Washington reports Senator Fall of New Mexico reading telegrams from El Paso mass meeting alleging General Villa murdered Benton in cold blood. The telegraph says Castillo is safe, Villa boasts of the crime, and calls for action beyond watchful waiting as El Paso's rebel officers and army affairs draw scrutiny.
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Washington
Benton
Villa
Fall of New Mexico
Senate
Dudley
el Paso
Castillo
el Pasota
Fall
Lawyers Elect Officers at Fraternal Society meeting
CHICAGO Feb 21 The closing session of the annual convention of the lawyers focused on electing officers and installing them. The principal address was by Charles F. Piper of Chicago on the present condition of legislation affecting fraternal benefit societies and our duties therein.
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Chicago
Fraternal Society Law Association
Charles F. Piper
Col H G Newport Weds in Portland
Hermiston Ore Feb 21 Special News received from Portland reports the marriage of Col H G Newport to Mrs Lola G Whitney at 3 pm today The bride formerly of Boston lives at 145 Grand avenue north and was introduced at the home of Mr and Mrs Roderick Portland relatives of Mr Newport The ceremony was a quiet affair attended by intimate friends and Portland physicians Dr J M Short and Dr King The couple will spend a few days in Portland before returning to Hermiston
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Hermiston
Ore
Portland
H. G. Newport
Lola G. Whitney
Grand Avenue North
Boston
Roderick
Irrigan
Colonel Newport
Whitney
Horses Stolen, Man Is Arrested in Broad Daylight
Jacob Bell, an elderly man known for demonstrating a gas heater, stole two horses from W. T. Porter and his son in law, selling one for 100 dollars to B. B. Gervais. He was arrested in Athena after being seen leading a horse into town. officers suspect mental imbalance and plan medical examination. Bell had previously testified against others in police court.
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W. T. Porter
Olney
Jacob Bell
B. B. Gervais
Alta
Porter
Bell
Taylor
W. R. Taylor
Athena
Portland Man Writes Note On Suicide Jump From Bridge
Portland Ore Feb 21 A note signed by J D Robinson a salesman was received by the coroner announcing the writer had committed suicide by jumping off the Harriman bridge. An inquiry shows Robinson had been missing for two days.
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Portland
Ore
J. D. Robinson
Harriman Bridge
Robinson
Medford to Establish High School Athletic Field
Medford Oregon February 21 Following student agitation the Medford school board votes to use property on Oakdale Avenue for an athletic field. Football was abandoned last fall due to lack of donated grounds and rental costs. High school students cheer the decision and plan to organize a baseball team this spring.
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Medford
Ore
Qukdale Avenue
Ex-Detectives Convicted in Bribe Case in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota on February 21 ex-Detective Chief Martin Flanagan and ex-detective Fred Turned were convicted of taking $2000 from a woman of the underworld in exchange for protecting her resort.
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St. Paul
Paul
Minn
Martin Flanagan
Fred Turned
Underworld
Chinese Robber Shoots in San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 21 a man attempting a hold up at a Chinese shoe store shot Hong Tong who was severely injured and may die. The assailant was captured later and gave the name William Wilson.
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San Francisco
William Wilson
Hong Tong
Bulgin Opens Revival Meetings with Ovation in Pendleton
The Pendleton revival opened with Dr. FE J Bulgin receiving a hearty ovation before a crowded tabernacle. The program included gospel singing led by Mr. Rowe, Bulgin’s sermon on sin and salvation, and detailed revival activities for Sunday including meetings at the tabernacle and surrounding churches.
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Bulgin
J. M. Cornelison
Tabernacle
Union Young People's
Methodist Church
A. L. Crim
Mr. Rose
Tabernacle Choir
Presbyterian Church
Crim
Christan Church
Rowe
M. FE
Baptist Church
Mill blanket and Inn boost in Penneton product roast
A local note riffs on a Penneton mill blanket product and a humorous now and then piece that blends truth and allegory. It teases garnishing both the point and the roast turkey, adds a light town remark, and signals business continued on page five.
Extension work of Umatilla County Library gets results
The monthly report shows extension work yielding progress as ten communities begin planning branches. Milton and Freewater will host two one room libraries, with Helix and Pilot Rock offering rooms. Fern Dale and Vincent schools provide space shelving and books, while Pilot Rock and Ferndale supply lists for selection. Committees finalize lists, with Hermiston Tanfield Weston Umatilla moving toward library ordinances. Branches expected by year end with limited volumes per population, subject to need and additions.
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Umatilla County
Sabra Nason
Milton
Freewater
Helix
Pilot Rock
Ferndale
Vincent
Tanfield
Hermiston
Weston
Umatilla
Oregon State Library
New York State Library
Picot Rock and
Oregon
Enanoe
State Library
England in uproar over Benton death ordered by Villa
Citizens of El Paso declare General Villa murdered Benton in cold blood. Posees hunt bandits who robbed a Northern Pacific train and killed three passengers. rewards of 85000 each offered for capture. Four die in southern California amid floods and rising threats of more fatalities. Rock crusher at Portland blown by dynamite. no suspects found. Senator Durgess mulls run to avoid term limit. several counties plan branch libraries. high school basketball in Pendleton. Dens and Evangelist Bulgin draw large crowds.
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England
Benton
General Villa
Posees
Northern Pacific
California
el Paso
Portland
Four Die in California Storm as Residents Flee
A southern California storm has claimed four lives in Santa Barbara Carpenteria and Los Angeles areas. At least 50 Arroyo Seco homes washed away with bridges washed out leaving Los Angeles nearly cut off except for wireless. Hundreds evacuated. reports of two missing vessels and ongoing searches}
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Los Angeles
California
KR. W. Hamlin
Santa Barbara
Grace Sprague
Carpentera
J. C. Rockwell
Carpenteria
Gonzales
Arroyo Seco
Here
Pasadena
Coe Appeal Filed Over Oregon Divorce Custody Case
Portland Oregon February 21 Mrs Viola M Coe filed notice of appeal from Circuit Judge McGinns decree granting divorce custody of two minor sons and property to her husband Dr Henry Waldo Coe She also appeals in the related suit against the sanitarium company with which she is connected
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Portland
Ore
Viola M. Coe
McGinn
Henry Waldo Coe
Coe
Jews Settled New York Claim Data To Be Reviewed
Data tending to prove that the Jews settled New York and that colonial activities involved Jews will be presented to the Jewish Historical Society at its regular meeting starting tomorrow in Philadelphia. Sessions will continue Monday.
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New York
Philadelphia
Jewish Historical Society
Craig brothers seek share of Nez Perce land estate
Joe Craig and brother William Crale press to secure what they call their quarter of Col. William Craig’s 640 acre claim on Nez Perce land near Lewiston. A $50,000 offer hinges on clear title issued last Sept in the heirs of the late pioneer. Judge Lowell represents the local claimants in pursuing the property amid questions of pre patent transfers and alleged sales.
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Joe Craig
The
Brotherhood of North American Indians
William Crale
William Craig
Lewiston
Colonel Craig
Nez Perce
Judge Lowell
Gilman and Stevens as possible Great Northern successors
Portland Ore Feb 21 L C Gilman president of the Spokane Portland and Seattle railroad and John F Stevens famed engineer are talked of as likely successors to Carl Gray as president of the Great Northern It is rumored Gray may soon leave to become president of the Frisco line
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Portland
Ore
L. ¢. Gilman
Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railroad
John F. Stevens
Carl Gray
The
Great Northern
Gray
Frisco Line
Burgess May Yet Run for State Senate
Rumor swirls in Pendleton political circles that Senator J. N. Burgess may enter the race for reelection to the state senate. A conference last night drew Republican leaders, who reportedly favor his candidacy, while Pendleton has yet to see a declared local candidate for the legislature. Concerns rise that Pendleton could lack legislative representation next winter.
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J. N. Burgess
Republican Party
Burgess
Pendleton
Senate
House
Dynamite Blasts Rock Crusher in Portland Quarry
A Port land Quarry Company rock crusher was shattered by 70 sticks of dynamite planted in the machine. The blast, heard a mile away, was carefully planned and investigators have no motive or suspect at this time.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Quiry Company
Egg giants spark contest among Oregon breeders
Portland, Feb. 21. Energetic hens drive a contest over egg size. J. T. Bernert of 640 Didwell street claims an eight month old pullet laid a record egg measuring 7 3 4 inches by 7 1 4 inches. R. Whide of Oregon City reports larger eggs from Barred Plymouth Rock hens 7 7 8 by 6 1 4 inches and 7 5 8 by 6 3 8 inches, plus a Black Minorca 7 13 18 by 6 3 8 inches.
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Portland
Ore
J. T. Bemert
Didwoell Street
R. Whide
Oregon City
Ta Grande in Line. LA GRANDE PTA Formation Unterway
La Grande Oregon February 21 preliminary steps toward forming a city wide Parent-Teacher Association have begun. Committees were chosen at a recent mass meeting to work across the various school districts.
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Ta Grande
LA Grande
Ore
Keep one eye on your enemies and two on your friends
A proverb-like note urges vigilance in social circles, advising careful attention to rivals while prioritizing trust and awareness of allies. It reflects caution in relationships and suggests prudence in judging character and motives.
England stirred over killing of Benton by Villa
London reports editorials and correspondence as Benton death prompts diplomatic tension. Consul Edwards at Juarez says Benton was legally tried by court martial for participating in a plot to kill Villa, and Villa acted within his rights. Villa arrives in Chihuahua City with ammunition and plans Torreon assault. Government officials note Villa offered Velasco two million dollars to evacuate Torreon, with two emissaries sent. Consul Edwards requests power to rescue English captives Lawrence and Curtis.
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Edwards
Juarez
E Clishman
London
Benton
Foreign Office
Washington
Bryan
Villa
Finglish
Bento
State Department
England
Chihuahua City
Torreon
United States
Mexico City
Velasco
Lawrence
Curtis
Directors of Tri-State League to Meet Here
Western Tri-state league directors will meet here next week to draft the season schedule and decide if the league will have four or six clubs. Delegates from Walla Walla Baker North Yakima and possibly Lewiston will discuss Pendleton’s franchise and a tentative 102 game season over 17 weeks with nine weeks for North Yakima and Walla Walla and eight for Pendleton and Baker.
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W. N. Matlock
Walla Walla
Baker
North Yakima
Lewiston
Minta Minke
la Grande
Walla Walla Baker
Pendleton
Matlock
J. M. Brown
Walle Walla
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the Tabernacle
Jesus Christ
God
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Christ
Bay
Tacal
Senator Durgess
Lbrarica
Joe Craix
Pendleton H. S
City Motor Car Co
Bask
Dens
Evangelist Bulgin
Eureka
Port Harford
Mrs. Coe
Pittsburg
Federal L
Aces
Robert B. Ward
J. A. Gilmore
Tri-State League
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