Water Rights Injunction Halts Ditch Diversion Conflict
Residents along the Walla Walla area seek relief as a ditch company battles to divert up to 9000 inches of water from the Walla Walla and Tum-a-lum streams. Judge Ellin grants a temporary injunction to restrain diversions, preserving existing water flow while court action continues. The dispute centers on mill races and a Hudson Bay ditch framed against a pumping plan amid abundant winter water.
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Pany
Walla
Freewater & Hudson
Walla Walla
Hithe Diteh Company
Heck
Hudson Hay
Stockmen Adjourn as Hagenbarth Elected President
The livestock convention adjourned with Frank J. Hagenbarth of Salt Lake City named president. Officers elected include H A Jasko of Bakersfield as first vice president and Frank M M Stewart of Buffalo as second vice president. George L. Goulding of Denver was named treasurer and Charlon F. Martin of Denver secretary. Richard Scott secured a seat on the executive committee from Oregon. John W. Springer was elected president of the Independent Packing Company.
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Hagenbarth
Association
Springer
Packing Company
Portland
Jan
Frank J. Hagenbarth
Salt Lake City
Utah
H. A. Jasko
Bakerafiel
Cal
Frank MM. Stewart
Buffalo
New Freight Rates Across Western System Announced
The railway outlines new freight rates to take effect Monday on the entire system west of Chicago. The change follows the through schedule from New York to the central region and will raise or lower car charges by about ten cents per ton. Local line rates will be minimally affected and remain similar to current levels.
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Chicago
New York
Pendleton Wool Mills End Season Wool Scouring
Pendleton Wool Mills close for the season with the whistle signaling the end of work. Over 4.5 million pounds of wool scoured and more than 1.5 million graded, with 20 to 26 workers at peak. Final shipment sent today to clear the backlog ahead of winter demand in Chicago.
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Pendleton
Chicago
MINE WORKERS CONVENTION EXPECTED TO SHAPE WAGE TALKS
Indianapolis hosts a major gathering of the United Mine Workers of America with Tomlinton Mall presiding at 10 o clock Monday. Delegates anticipate a key joint conference with operators to decide wage policy with a proposed 10 percent rise for miners and a 20 percent reduction sought by operators. Visiting pioneer Ranley of Tacoma stays with relatives while Iron market remains strong amid cautious economic mood.
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Indianapolis
Kennedy Pouney
Ohio
Michigan
United Mine Warkens of America
Tomlinton Mall
Bert
Elie Mitchell
Butcher Shoots White in Daylight Revolver Fight
In Beker City Colonel Butcher shot contractor Jerry White after a dispute over a lawyer fee. White fired first, wounding Butcher’s companion and White twice, once in arm and neck. Butcher surrendered, claiming self defense as White aimed at him. White’s condition serious but not yet fatal. Butcher, a prominent attorney, prominent in Oregon politics, faces legal scrutiny.
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Baker City
Beker City
Jan
Hutcher
Jerry White
White
Hoteher
Buteher
Butcher
Justice of the Pone
Dutcher Ie Ome
Marcos
Oregon
Selling Road Rollers in Buffalo Area
Buffalo agents confer with city council on street machines. A dealer cites multiple purchases and recent deliveries to agencies in Port Townsend Walla Walla Salem and Tacoma. The discussion centers on cost, delivery dates, and road improvement use for the rollers.
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Buffalo
Pitts
Bates
Portia
Wailla Walla
Salem
Cheanlie
Mowow
Tacome
North Yakima
Arlington Visitor Tied to Spokane Trip Report
A. Smythe of Arlington is in the city for shore iking with bile kon, with Dey Po Smythe of Halley & tawell. The article notes Mr. Smythe as an old Arlington resident on away but recently from a trip to Spokane and various Washington points.
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A. Smythe
Arlington
Bile Kon
Dey Po Smythe
Halley & Tawell
Smythe
Biaway
Spokane
Var Washington Pointe
Pacific Express Inspector Visits Spokane Office
Pacific Express inspector Gentach of Spokane visits the Hotel St George for a business view in the city. Gentach is in charge of the local office during local agent Renn's illness.
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Pacific Express Inspection
Yooo
Gentach
Spokane
St. George
Pacific Express Company
Robert Renn
Alck
Fatal railroad and city fires plague fog bound day
A fog heavy day brought a Pennsylvania railroad rear end collision with one tramman killed and several injured. In New York four injured as Brooklyn and Coney Island railway workers jumped from a third story as a blaze spread through nearby stables and repair shops. Firemen died from falling ladders at Hincheliff brewery in Paterson and Pratt City jail prisoners burned as fifteen escaped. A Monongahela River ice break near Pittsburgh drowned two more, while Chicago wheat prices held steady amid a light docket of trials in Umatilla and local court actions.
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Dobots, Os
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Brooklyn
Coney Taland
Circuit Court to Open Monday Morning for January Term
The circuit court will convene Monday at 9 oclock for the January term. No large session is anticipated as most cases are in arbitration or settled out of court. About 12 law docket cases remain, with several already in arbitration and likely not to be brought to trial. Family illness of Judge Bite delayed docketing. judge at his office.
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J. Th
Gladney
C. C. Thompson
Umatilla
Blakley
D. Gordon Graham
Smith McMullin
Iaremiy
Charles Vaile
Mitchel
Umatilla Reservation
Athena
Smith
Mulligan
St. George
Eirenlc
Iseue
Lesue
Itknens
Bite
Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm Delighted by Court Joke Incident
A fringe Nottingham style report notes Kaiser Wilhelm reacting with chagrin then flattery after a humorous ancient ceremony at a state event. Two heralds in motley costumes preceded the proceedings as the assembly began. The oldest deputy Senex called for cheers, the crowd joined in, and the Kaiser paused before the cheer erupted.
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Harlin
Pteering Parliamen
Halner
Cistor
Benew
Cement Makers Play Prices as Government Contracts Face Change
A Salem Journal item reports cement manufacturers raising fear of price jumps after Uncle Sam buys materials, leading the government to consider self production while bids and contracts draw scrutiny. A concurrent bill in Congress seeks to favor American vessels for Philippines lumber transport.
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Diehdad
Arizonik
Oly Renson
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
Torial
Salem Journal
Congress
Onsela
Philippines
Fire Escape Ordinance Eyed After Iroquois Theater Fire
Following the Iroquois theater disaster, Fire Chief W of Withee plans to urge the city council to require fire escapes on large buildings. Currently no regulation exists and most venues and lodging houses lack safe means of egress, risking mass casualties in a fire. The mayor weighs proposed ordinance provisions to mandate escapes as soon as feasible.
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Chicago
Withee
Far East tensions spark global war prep reports
London and Berlin dispatches reveal mixed opinions on the China-Japan-Russia situation. Hope for peace clashes with war prep in Japan and Russia deploying soldiers in Manchuria. Washington notes warnings of possible war as diplomats seek workable spheres of influence amid shifting signals.
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Japan
Russia
Manchuria
London
Horeng
Toklo
Berlin
oMclaje
Pekin
Hrusela
Union Woolen Mills Output Exceeds 120000 In Blankets
Union Woolen Mills reports annual production of about 20,000 pairs of blankets valued at 120000 with improvements worth 8000 added during the year. The plant specializes in white blankets held exclusively by a San Francisco firm for resale to dealers in Oregon and California.
Mies Gtott Recovering After Hospital Operation
Misa Mamilo Stott, the wife of Judge W. K. Ellie, has been in the hospital for some time. She recently underwent an operation for appendicitis and a former operation. She is slowly gaining strength and her family is hopeful for a swift convalescence, though she remains seriously ill.
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Chrie Ranley
Mina Angle Ranley
Tacoma
China Ranley
Ohio
Mies Gtott
Misa Mamilo Stott
W. K. Ellie
Abe Ie
Returning to Work in New York Trade Outlook Positive
The International Mercantile Agencies weekly report shows a improving U S and Canada trade outlook with ten to fifteen thousand more industrial workers returning to work at reduced wages.
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New York
International Mercantile
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