Swede Laborer Seeks Denver, Tries Self Harm at Pendleton
Axel Nordell a 47 year old Swede laborer employed on the railroad near CleElum Washington was found at the O R N depot in a half demented condition. He carried a pocket knife a four foot rope and 337 dollars when arrested. Nordell attempted to hang himself with a neck wound described as an inch deep on the right side of the throat. He will be examined for sanity and may be sent to an asylum after hospitalization and jail confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Nordell
W. G. Cole
CleEullum
Washington
Pendleton
Northern Pacific
Denver
Officers Elected for County Farmers Union
The Farmers educational and cooperative Union formed in Pendleton on Saturday afternoon. Officers for the new county organization include J. T. Lienalien as president and James Johns as secretary treasurer. Also named are W. R. Campbell as vice president, Jesse Hale as door keeper, L. D. Eaton as conductor, A. H. Sunderman as chaplain, plus directors C. H. Rosenberg and others. Pendleton local officers and charter members listed with names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union
Pendleton
J. T. Lienalien
W. R. Campbell
James Johns
Jesse Hale
L. D. Eaton
A. H. Sunderman
T. R. Hampton
Vergil Moore
R. Raymond
Andrew Lisenger
J. Hunderman
John Hogue
C. R. Rosenberg
D. B. Anderson
F. E. Anderson
Hans Pahl
Married Men Basketball Team Faces Pendleton Academy Thursday
The Commercial Association basketball team of married men will play Pendleton academy Thursday. The likely lineup mirrors the earlier faculty game. Business men expect to teach the academy youths basics while the academy players boast speed to win against the "old married staff."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Association
Pendleton Academy
Academy
Grange backs Y M C A for city of La Grande
Blue Mountain Grange No 345 passes a resolution showing support for the Y M C A movement in La Grande Oregon. It states that if a campaign is started, the grange will actively engage in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
City OF LA Grande
Blue Mountain Grange
U. M.cc
la Grande Observer
Yo MO
Blue Mountain Granyjee
Quinlan Brothers Buy Idaho Merchandise Store
Tim Quinlan and his brothers, siblings of Delta candy store proprietor Frank Quinlan, have purchased a merchandise store in Koski Idaho. John Quinlan, formerly a bookkeeper for Interior Warehouse Co. under Henry Collins, is connected to the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Quinlan
Frank Quinlan
Delta
Koski
Idaho
John Quinlan
The
Interior Warehouse Co
Henry Collins
Pendleton Opens Baseball Season With Local Team
The Pendleton season opens with a first practice and a scheduled game a week from Sunday against Echo. The lineup features pitchers Jerry King and George Strand, with Clark Nelson John Dickson Fred Hartman infielders Roy Alexander Henry Collins and Carl Leonard, and catchers Tracy Baker and Henry Collins. An early season schedule includes matches with neighboring towns as plans for a captain and manager are shaped.
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Pendleton
Echo
Jerry King
George Strand
Clark Nelson
John Dickson
Fred Hartman
Tracy Baker
Henry Collins
Roy Alexander
Hartman
Carl Leonard
Nelson
Strand
Dickson
King
Potter
No Special Session Without Formal Call
Governor Chamberlain opposes a special legislative session unless formally called by the governor. Senator C. J. Smith agrees a special session is unlikely without a formal call. If held, cost is estimated at $15,000 and lawmakers would receive mileage and per diem if officially convened. Jay Bowerman, senate president, traveled from Portland to Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Smith
Portland
Jay Bowerman
Senate
Arlington
Senator Smith
Chamberlain
North Side River District Gets Street Grade Rebuild
Work began this morning on Logan street between Jackson and Raley as part of a wave of improvements on the north side of the river. Dirt from nearby excavations including the Christian church site and a steep Jefferson street grade was reused to elevate and straighten several streets, advancing the North Lincoln area.
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Jefferson Street
Washington
Weston
Lincoln
Logan Street
Jackson
Raley
Christian Church
Price of Cattle Rising Steadily Says Raines
Nate Raines plans to ship a carload of cattle to Seattle today. He asserts cattle prices are rising steadily and that beef will soon cost consumers more. The increase is tied to southern county sales and reduced sheep flocks.
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Nate Raines
Seattle
Ranes
Attorney Spencer Tere Upon Freight Theft Cases
Attorney Spencer Tere from the Co Bw & N company legal department travelled from Portland to consult with the District Attorney regarding freight theft cases. He is expected to assist in the prosecution of the men already in custody though no formal statement has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur ©. Spencer
Co Bw & N. Company
E Legal Department
Portland
Fhrelpy
Taft Falls Up Stairs in Philadelphia Crowd Gapes
Philadelphia February 23 Taft slipped while racing to catch a train and fell up stairs. He recovered quickly amid a cheering crowd and quipped that it was good luck to fall up stairs. The incident drew attention as the president elect roared through the station.
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Philadelphia
Taft
Atalra
Floot
Knights of Pythias Observe Anniversary
Members of Damon TLodes No. 4 Knights of Pythias and their wives and friends held an anniversary gathering last evening. Will M. Peterson delivered the address of the evening, followed by a short program, card playing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Tlodes No. 4
Knights of Pythias
Will M. Peterson
Lampkin Returns Prom Trip to Iowa
Mrs Lamkin, who was called to New Hampton Iowa two weeks ago by her mother’s death, returned home today on No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lampkin
Iowa
FL Lampkin
New Hampton
Iowan
No Special Session Tonight Deliberations on Fire Safety Bill
The legislature battled over a fire protection bill with the House reducing a $32,222 item by $10,000 and substituting a $21,000 gas protection system for sprinklers. The Senate concurred, then reconsidered, and a conference committee urged the House to ratify the Senate bill. The final status left the House proposing a $21,000 system and the Senate backing a $19,000 sprinkler setup, with each side not ratifying the other’s amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Nottingham
Wood
Hingham
Farrell
Rone
Wool
Bingham
Bonebrake
McArthur
Drager
Bonebrike
Taft Arrives in New York with Secret Service Escort
Taft arrived in New York escorted by two Secret Service men and several newspaper representatives. He proceeded to the home of his brother, Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft
Henry
The Grand Show Presents The Clever Clifford Couple
Amusements note the Grand features a skilled duo named Clifford and Clifford who perform dazzling escapes from handcuffs and a trunk bound with rope. The program also includes other acts and updated motion pictures between acts with titles such as Saved by the Wireless and How a Mother-In-Law Got Bren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Republic
Bren
Dolly's Romance and Other Misses in Italian Theatre
A compact review highlights four pieces including Dolly's Romance and The Angel Child. It notes Brazilian Ring and They Gave the Cows 4 Chase as light local entertainments, with Follow Me and I'll Pay the Dinner offering domestic comic sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Angel Child
Orpheum’s Clever Jolly Stars Delights Evening Crowd
The Orpheum features a witty comedian Jolly Stars whose impersonations of a wishful kid spark constant laughter from opening to curtain. Also showcased is Ruth Petite, a refined artist who sings and dances with notable appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orpheum
Jolly Starsfield
Wishful Kid
Ruth
Motion pictures shine this week with charm and wit
The week offers strong cinema with appealing leads and clever storytelling. Audiences applaud the pictures for their polish and agreeable entertainment value, noting the performers’ engaging presence and the films’ overall quality.
Wireless scene urged at Dime theater wreck call
The notice invites patrons to visit the Dime theater to witness the wireless scene depicting the wreck of the steamship Republic. C. Q. D calls for help as United Wireless Telegraph Co announces W. A. Seale as General Agent at the Howman Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Dime Theater
United Wireless Telegraph Co
W. A. Seale
Howman Hotel
Harlow Brings Foundation Contract For Church
Excavation finished at the Christan church site and foundation work will start immediately. The contract was awarded last night to FE. K, Harlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christan Church
FE. K, Harlow
Patchen Returns to Holdman County Ranch for Spring Work
R Patchen and his family, who spent the winter in Johns, have returned to their ranch near Holdman. He was in the city today and plans to begin spring work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Patchen
Jn &T Johns
Holdman
Pon dieton mourns loss of Inte More Maule Ron
Mr and Mrs J and Landers of Pon dieton attended the funeral in The Dalles Chronicle for Inte More Maule Ron with local notices describing the visit and tribute from the community.
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Standard Grocery Co
F&s
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Planing Mill
Robert Forster
Pendleton, Ore
County Farmers’ Union
Tatsual
Quinlan Brothers
Ingram
Raines
Spencer Tere
Tapt
Knights OF Pytiteas
Gordon Hat
Roosevelt
Boston
Grand
Tion
Harlow
Holdman Country
Rock Spring
B. L. Burroughs
Lantz Bros
Main St
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