Longest Winter Nearing End Amid Melting Snow
Reports from Meacham and Kamea say snow is melting fast and chinook winds may bring full thaw by morning. O R N reports mild weather along the line, cascades snow turning to rain, and a long stretch of cold, dry days with very few ground-free days since November. The region’s oldest inhabitants say this may be the end of the record winter.
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Meacham
Kamea
Cascades
Blue Mountains
Pendleton
Portland Sees Possible New Congressmen After Census
Portland Oregon could gain one or two additional congressmen after the next census. The new basis may grant one representative per 224000 people, versus the present 192182. Oregon may reach about 800000 population, possibly three seats, with a 1,000,000 population bringing four seats.
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Portland
Oregon
Banquet Punchlines From Trade Groups Sparked Laughs
A humor exchange quotes Uncle Hiram and Epic at a lumber gathering. The Chicago Daily News notes the lumber exchange banquet featured board expert guests while the Journal of Education quips about bored experts in a punning aside.
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Hiram
Lumber Exchange
Chicago Daily News
Journal of Education
Pendleton Guests and Special Train for Eastern Oregon Concert
Local residents and visitors from Echo Umatilla and other towns converge for a special train from La Grande to attend a Spokesman Review concert in Pendleton. The diva will perform sixteen numbers including The Rosary with seating tiers priced from 1.25 to 2.50. Reservations via Mrs Thomas C Burke Baker City required.
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Oregon
la Grande
Pendleton
Thomas C. Burke
Baker City
Ore
Walla Walla Firemen Await New Engine Trial
Walla Walla Fire Station No 1 waits for an expert to operate a new fire auto truck arriving after delays. The city pays $600 freight and 60 days of trial with potential transfer of possession if satisfactory. The engine will replace a hose wagon and chemical car, reducing crews and horses replaced by pasture sale.
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Walla Walla
Walla Walla, Wash
Fire Station
Wolgast Champion as Nelson Fight Ends Early
Ad Wolgast praised by the winner after a bout with Nelson, calling it a training fight and noting only a 22nd round incident that troubled him. Nelson, speaking after, apologized for the stoppage but said he could have continued, adding no complaints.
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Nelson
Wolgast Engagement Rumor Brightens Victory News
Eugenie Howey, rumored fiancée of Ad Wolgast, arrives in San Francisco after hearing of his victory. She dictated no interview, and friends offer no date for a wedding as the romance traces to a southern California beach.
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Eugenie Howey
Ad Wolgast
California
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Mise Howey
Another Bad Check Artist Nabbed in Portland Hunt
Sheriff Taylor traced a prolific bad check forger through three states ending in Portland where Wilbur Th. Malley of Milton and Bailey were arrested. Bailey faced charges in Milton and Walla Walla after passing bogus checks on Feb 19 1909. The capture follows earlier arrests by Sheriff Stevens and Multnomah County authorities as Taylor closes a year long hunt.
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Umatilla County
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Milton
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Walla Walla
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Multnomah County
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San Francisco
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Oregon
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Bridge plan across the Columbia near Underwood emerges
Amos Underwood reports railroad surveyors study a Columbia River bridge at the mouth of the White Salmon River. Surveys span from the Yakima valley to Underwood, finding rock foundations along the river and two visible islands at high water. The intent appears to connect the North Coast line with the Harriman system.
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Harriman
Husum
Wash
Amos Underwood
Underwood
White Salmon River
Columbia River
Oregon
Yakima Valley
Madame Schumann-Heink Headlines Baker City Event
Baker City prepares for March 9 to host Madame Schumann-Heink the renowned contralto in a concert presented at a modest price. She will perform the same program offered in Portland and San Francisco, emphasizing a non commercial aim.
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Madame Schumann-Heink
Baker City
Baker Oity
Schumann-Heink
Portland
San Francisco
Boosters Bowlers Remain Local Champions
In a close bowling contest at Pastime alley the First team defeated Goodman s All stars. Key players Foostera Gibson McDevitt Noel Hoovin contributed strong totals for the champions while Goodman Fekete Cooney Burrows Crystal posted solid scores but fell short as Boosters clinched the local title.
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McDevitt
Noel
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Cooney
Burrows
New Swift Packing Plant Opens March 14 in Portland
The Swift interests packing plant on the peninsula is set to start operations on March 14 after a year delay. About 500 workers will be employed at start with potential to double next year. The plant will create a large livestock market for farmers and stock raisers in the Pacific Northwest and will support other plants using packing side products.
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Portland
Ore
Swift
Pacific Northwest
Politician-Election Triumph Acknowledged by Sarah
The St. Louis Times reports a politician congratulating Sarah on an election victory. Sarah responds with delight while the politician questions the impact of the win, noting the event's phrasing remains light and conversational.
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Sarah
St. Louis Times
Walla Walla seeks revival with Gypsy Smith
Walla Walla ministers say conditions are ripe for a series of revival meetings inviting Gypsy Smith to lead. Over 1000 conversions occurred in a hastily built tabernacle, as organizers compare efforts to past campaigns in Spokane and note failed scheduling with Blily Sunday.
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Walla Walla
Wash
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