WANTS SETTLERS Open Range Soon to Pass Says Ketchum
W K Ketchum, a prominent sheepman from near The Dalles, tells the Oregon Daily Journal that the day of the open range is ending as many homeseekers arrive in Eastern Oregon. He warns a two mile grazing ban could force small stockmen out, while noting wool demand and price prospects remain strong amid drought in Australia. He favors settlement and warns of land consolidation by large companies, urging welcome for settlers to boost state wealth and Oregon product consumption.
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W. K. Ketchom
Dalles
Oregon Daily Journal
Oregon
Australia
Salem
Boys Rob Cove Postoffice
Inspector Clark arrests William Hancock William Devore and Chester Coons for robbing the Cove post office and stealing 698 dollars in postal funds plus private funds and items including a revolver. Evidence shows the trio practicing with the weapon. they are bound over on 500 bail to appear before the next U.S. grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Postofice
Thomas J. Clarke
East Oregonian
Clarian
William Hancock
William Devore
Chester Coons
Cove
United States
L. J. Davis
Union
United Staotes Grand Jury
Boys Released As Parents Face Blame For Crimes
In his assessment injector Clark states that the parents of the youths are largely responsible for the crimes. He notes the boys are from supposedly reputable families and were allowed to roam at night without parental supervision. Hancock is cited as of age, with Devore and Coons mentioned among the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Devore
Coons
Ajector
Clark
Surprise Ball at Fletchers and Combes Final Proof
A social surprise ball at M E B Fletchers entertainment spot drew locals in chilly fog. Tin Cle Cal C Comber, known as Uncle Cal, visited Pendleton for final homestead proof. Messages note missing cow, party at Reeves near Nye, and upcoming sawmill plans by Banks at Butter Creek headwaters.
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Fletchers
Unkle Cal
Combes
McBroom
M. EB. Fletcher
C. Comber
Cal
Pendleton
Call
Tennyson
Mt. Home
M. E. Filet
Eher
M. E. Sturdevant
Think Pendleton
Reeves Place
Nye
Banks
Buttercreek
Gurdane
Alba
Ridge
Benefit performance entertains Elks visitors in Pendleton
John Pavilla, his wife and daughter Cynthia, along with John Montrose and Basil, performed with Ward's minstrels for Elk lodge members and Pendleton visitors. The show followed a lodge session, proved profitable for the Pavilla troupe, and featured Cynthia and Basil earning praise for song and dance. The Elks provided a bountiful repast and the event was widely enjoyed by locals and guests alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke
John Pavilla
Cynthia
John Montrose
Basil
Payvilla Combination
Pavilla
Elks
Pavillas
Ward
Dalles
Pendleton
Oregon Senate Memorial calls for canal and locks at The Dalles
The Oregon legislative assembly urges Congress to authorize a canal and locks at The Dalles on the Columbia River to improve full‑year navigation from the Pacific to Kettle Falls. Captain Hart’s survey and plans estimate costs near 4,909 dollars. A companion bill proposes portage rail transportation at 16 cents a week.
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Oregon
Congress
Dalles
Columbia
Senate Joint Memorial
Mays
Multnomah
Dailes
Coluumbia River
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Columbia River
Celilo
Pacific Ocean
Kettle Falle
Washington
Columbia Basin
Polate
W. A. Hart
Gincer Corpe
Johnston
Wasco and
Sherman
East Oregonian
Sarrier
Portage Rail
Portage road measure seeks state funding and commission control
A proposal calls for a 200000 appropriation from the state treasury to build a portage road between The Dalles and Celilo. The governor secretary of state and state treasurer would form a board of portage commissioners with power to construct and operate the road and move to begin work immediately after enactment. Also noted is J H Pace in Pendleton seeking to hire women barbers from Minneapolis and St Louis as several shops in Western cities employ all female staffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Celilo
Board of
Portage Commissioners
Pendleton
J. H. Pace
Court Street
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Go Homie and Miss Thompson Seek Eagle Valley Marriage
Children aged 18 and Miss Fither Thompson reside in Eagle valley. They applied for a marriage license to County Clerk Coombs yesterday but were refused. The note from Laker Democrat adds a flourish about their fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homie
Charles Durett
Fither Thompson
Eagle Valley
Coombs
Calder
Laker
Beresford Warns on Venezuela Trade Debts Crisis
Lord Charles Beresford arrived in New York saying the Venezuelan affair shows the risk of unlimited trade credits to a bankrupt republic and the danger of coercion to collect bad debts, warning Britain to heed international complication lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beresford
New York
Great Britain
Venezuela
Czar Thanks Witte for Decade of Finance Service
The czar addresses a rescript to Minister Witte praising his ten years as finance minister and expressing hope that the throne and country may retain his valuable services at the helm of the finance ministry.
Pendleton Fish and Poultry Market Ad
Pendleton Fish and Poultry Market on Court Street advertises fresh daily fish and country produce with cash payments. The notice promotes the market as the best option with daily arrivals and right prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Fish and Poultry Market
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Mence Properties
Promgourt Street
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Sisbie
Yuu
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Lschempp
Pone
F Mars
Fc Tauerkraut
D. Kemler & Son
Alta Street
Savings Bank
Mission Merchants
Miller Cash
Main Street
Orlan Clyde Cullen
B. Supreme Court
U. 6
Washington, D
Wasco Citizen
Boynton
Geo. Phillips
Cottonwood Street
Alta
Webb Streets
Fred Waiters
Boston
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W. H. Hooker & Co
Buffalo
L. M. Lyman
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