Water charges to be shifted in Umatilla project
Hermiston Oregon February 24 A letter from the secretary of the interior says the department will shift the due date on December 1 payments to March 1 next year for the Umatilla River Water Users Association. No general postponement for missed payments. Meeting date likely moved to the last Saturday in February. William H. Skinner from Washington DC expects rulings but says the amendment to the reclamation law will pass. Skinner also handles desert land project graduation of payments. W C White builds an addition at his home. L H Pearson of Seattle visits Hermiston for land interests. P C Holland travels to Portland with Mr Huff.
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Hermiston
Ore
Umatilla
Secretary of the Interior
William H. Skinner
Washington, D. C
Skinner
W. C. White
L. H. Pearson
Seattle
P. C. Holland
Portland
Huff
Holland
Recovery of Tin From Old Cans in Germany
Consul General Robert P. Skinner reports systematic collection of used cans in Germany from restaurants and hotels, fish canneries, and fruit packers. Recovered tin yields about one percent of total weight if cans are not too rusty, with front scrap disposed of as old scrap. Retinning firms exist in the United States, making sale of old American tin cans to Germany unlikely due to cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Skinner
Hamburg
Germany
United States
The Aeroplane as an Aid to the Navy and Merchant Marine
The aeroplane is presented as a rising aid to naval and merchant operations. It notes flights from battleship decks and trials to land on a moving ship. When perfected, aircraft will gain value for the Navy and civilian maritime services alike.
Pendleton Drug Co Reports Buckthorn Remedy Helps Suffering
Quick Action Pendleton Drug Co reports that a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and related compounds as compounded in Adler lka the new German remedy for appendicitis relieves stomach or bowel trouble. Many Pendleton residents are being helped.
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Pendleton Drug Co
Adler Lka
Pendleton
Augustus Post and early newspapers on the move
A historical note recounts how outlandish travel and news gathering evolved with early aerial ideas and wireless tests. It mentions a July column about ships, shore arrivals, and how some papers scooped stories from boats approaching European vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Lucky Daily Journal
Augustus Post
State high schools show great growth in Oregon
University of Oregon bulletin notes rapid expansion of the state high school system from one in 1888 to about 150 with over eighty eight offering four year courses. Growth accelerated after 1904 when the University ended its preparatory academy, with many new schools accredited and admitted to the four year program.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Oregon
Portland
Astoria
Medatrd
Baker City
Salem
University
Vwu
Bulletin
Slayer of Pather-in-Law Held for Murder
Seattle, Feb. 24. Mrs. Joseph Pischner, whose divorced husband was killed by her son-in-law William Miller after a violent quarrel at Enumclaw, offered 5,000 bail which was refused. Miller likely to face murder charge next spring term. Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Miller witnessed part of the fight. Miller struck Pischner with a rock.
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Seattle
Wash
Joseph Pischner
William Miller
Enumclaw
Miller
Fischer
Pischnees
Thieves Strike Leaves Coal City Man Grieving Health
W Bends of Coal City Alabama suffered twelve years of ill health described as a liver and kidney trouble. Dr King’s New Life Pills provided relief and restored health, claimed as unrivaled for constipation malaria headache dyspepsia. Endorsed by Koeppens.
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Bends
Coal City
Ala
Minister of War Brun Drops Dead in Paris
Paris reports Minister of War Brun died suddenly of heart embolism while at his desk in meeting with his chief assistant. Premier Briand announced the death in the chamber of deputies. No successor named at this time.
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Paris
Brun
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Use of the Aeroplane in Future Siege
An essay argues air escape routes will persist in sieges. It notes balloons and aeroplanes could land inside besieged cities, enabling news and hope from outside. It compares aviation to wireless telegraphy for future transportation and communication.
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Paris
Moses Freed at Colfax in Embezzlement Case
Horatio Moses a former St Joseph embezzler from New York City was released from Colfax county jail. William Lippit ex mayor settled charges for jail window damages and hotel board before Moses boarded the noon train to Spokane. He feared confinement at Medical Lake asylum.
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Moses
Colfax
Wash
Horatio Moses
St. Joseph
Church of Christ
New York City
William Lippit
Whitman Hotel
Spokane
Medica Lake
Endicott Votes School Bonds in Local Election
Endicott Washington voters approved school district funding with 152 for and 1 against. The measure included 63 votes cast by women and funded a 12 room brick school building costing 25 000 dollars.
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Endicott
Wash
Yale marks centennial of Edward Herrick birth
Herrick Centennial celebrates Edward Herrick birth in New Haven Connecticut today marking the renowned astronomer and meteorologist who served as Yale librarian and treasurer. Born in New Haven a century ago, Herrick died in 1862, with the city honoring his legacy.
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Herrick
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Edward
Herick
Yale College
Packers Case Decision In Chicago Expected Tomorrow
A decision is expected tomorrow on the application to quash or abate the indictments against the Chicago meat packers. It is expected that the prosecution will proceed.
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Packers
Chicago
Cubans Celebrating Insurrection Anniversary in Havana
Havana reports Cubans marking the anniversary of the insurrection that led to independence, noting the later U S intervention that helped throw off Spanish rule. The event underscores the nation’s historic struggle for freedom and national identity.
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Havana
United States
Moving Picture Shows At Pendleton Orpheum
The Pendleton Orpheum offers an all American program for Friday and Saturday with six reels. Features include The Heart of an Indian Mother from Kalem about a sick papoose and white settlement rescue, The Test of Friendship with Tom and Jim on a sky high rescue, Cock a Doodle Doo parody, Hank and Lank humorous antics, and Hiring a Gem a lively Essanay comedy.
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Orpheum
Pendleton
All American Pictures
Kalem
Redskins
Eadison
Tom
Jim
Selig
Hank
Lank
Essanny
The Owner of the L. L. Ranch film program details
The Pastime presents a Friday and Saturday program featuring The Owner of the L. L. Ranch a Melies western comedy about a lord fighting a ranch claim with a woman and a cowboy. Also Be Near But Not Quite The Old Water Jar Max Is Almost Married and Silver Clouds Sacrifice with Kalem music by the Pastime orchestra.
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L. L. Ranch
Pathe
Vitagraph
Max
Silver Cloud
Kalem
Kalem Co
Ey's Liquid Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Treatment
An ad promotes Ey's Liquid Cream Balm as the quickest remedy for nasal catarrh hay fever and cold in the head. It claims the spray relieves at the first use and mirrors the solid cream’s curative properties. Sold by druggists for 76 cents with a spraying tube, from Ely Bros 66 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Martin to Open Royal Bakery in Pendleton
Rudolph Martin, longtime baker and grocer, returns to Pendleton and plans a first class Royal Bakery in the State hotel corner room at Webb and Cottonwood. He will use modern ovens and offer wholesale and retail goods with delivery service, promising top quality bakers' listing.
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Rudolph Martin
Pendleton
State Hotel
Martin Block
Webb
Royal
Royal Bakery
Boxing and track meet items on Pennsylvania and New Orleans cards
Amateur boxing championships in Pittsburgh at Fort Pitt A C. Digger Stanley considered nervous about facing Jimmy Walsh at Bon Ton next Tuesday. Freddy Welsh and Matt Wells matched for Lonsdale belt before National Sporting Club Monday. Redmond Brook match in Akron rescheduled to Monday. Johnny Conlon and Frankie Conley to fight twenty rounds at 116 pounds for bantam title next Sunday at Algiers. Mardi Gras ten mile road race in New Orleans under YMCA. Mayor Gaynor to attend Hamilton Fish Gym athletic meet in New York. Dartmouth relay team to Buffalo to face Syracuse. Annapolis fencers begin intercollegiate duals with Penn, then Cornell and Princeton. Michigan track schedule begins with indoor meet in preparation for duals with Syracuse and Cornell and Penn relay and eastern meet. Intercollegiate Association to meet in New York on residence rule. New England Interscholastic Athletic Association to hold indoor meet in Boston with shotput dropped due to safety.
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Weastern
Pennsylvania
Fort Pitt
A.C. Pittsburg
Digger Stanley
John Bull
Jimmy Walsh
Bonton
Freddy Welsh
Matt Wells
Lonsdale
National Sporting Club of London
Redmond Brook
Akron, Ohio
A. C
Johnny Conlon
Frankie Conley
Algiers
New Orleans
Gaynor
New York
Hamilton Fish Gymnasium
Dartmouth
Buffalo
Syracuse University
Annapolis
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Princeton
Michigan
Syracuse
Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America
New England Interscholastic Athletic Association
Mechanics Building
Boston
Class adoption Friday 24 at Modern Woodmen of America
Neighbors urged to attend the adoption event this Friday at the Modern Woodmen of America hall. Refreshments to follow. Clerk J G Finney presides indicating a local fraternal community notice awaiting attendance.
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Modern Woodmen of America
J. G, Finney
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Dr. Miles
Low M. Chtrchile
High St
Penacook
N. H
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
Secretary OF Interior
Washington
Pather
Prasce
Martin
The
Bast
Oregonian
East Oregonian
Certsing
Amieto
Sue Beeok
Havin Troualey
MR Edison
Dai Electric
Pacific Power
Light Co
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