Coal famine hits eastern Oregon as dealers froze supply
The Baker City Democrat reports a growing coal shortage in eastern Oregon caused by dealers not stocking up. Utah and Wyoming mines operate at full capacity while Northwest demand rises. Railroads reduce daily coal orders, seek substitutes like Roslyn coal, and warn of limited supplies. Local towns receive pro rata shares and advise storing coal in summer to avoid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City Democrat
Oregon
Northwest
Utah
Wyoming
Democrat
Portland
0. R. & N. Company
Oo. R. & N. Company
Vth
Roslyn
Pendleton
Ta Grande
Weston
Colfax
Walla Walla
Pullman
Baker City
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Oregon Pioneer Dead in Willamette Valley
Obituary notice reports Benjamin J. Grubbe, pioneer of the Willamette Valley, died at Wilbur Dougian county after crossing the plains in 1851. He was 90, Virginia-born, with 12 children including J B Grubbe who carries mail and Mrs Issa Holman of Adams. Also notes piano sale at Eriler’s Piano House and Pendleton Business College adds new students. Court house work begins in Yakima.
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Benjamin J. Grubbe
Willamitte Valley
James. Grubb
Holdman
Benjamin J. Grubb
Willamette Valley
Wilbur
Dougian County
Plains
Missouri
Oragon
Virginia
Mrs. Grubbe
J.B. Grubbe
Mra. Me Issa J. Holman
Adama
Nowbro's Herpicide marketed promises hair recovery
Unhappiness dispelled as men and women despair over thinning hair. The Herpicide germicide and antiseptic claims to destroy the microbe causing hair loss. Sold by leading druggists with samples available in stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit Michigan Koeppen Brow agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowbro
Iteworth
Sendic
Herpicide Co
Detre't
Mich
Koeppen Brow
Indian Drunkards and City Plan to Curb Liquor Sales
Mayor Fee directs arrest and state prosecution of liquor vendors selling to Indians and bars local sales pending a possible city ordinance. Marshal Coffman lists habitual drunkards, with Major Edwards to oversee compliance at the reservation. The move tests state law banning liquor sales to Indians amid a Supreme Court review. Listed Indians include Tilliquata, Joe Bennett, Jim Bad Roads, Indian Pete, Wild Bill, Spokane Jim and others.
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Fee
Marshal Coffman
Edwards
Supreme Court
Tilliquata
Joe Bennett
Jim Bad Roads
Pranels
Lathore
Indian Pete
Ike Parr
Joe Williams
Carlyle
Ed Chapman
Wild Bill
Anna Chapman
Willis Crow
Charles Bennett
Towits
Narcisse
Sheschescouse
Barnhart
David Bartholomew
Allen Paddywiugh
Jim Stack
George Macrahall
Spokane Jim
Sharp's Leg Fractured In Slippery Corner Fall
Jack Sharp a farm hand suffered a broken right leg last night when he slipped on a icy sidewalk while turning Webb and Cottonwood streets. Passersby alerted police. he was carried to hospital, where City Physician Cole set the fracture. Sharp, about 190 pounds, had worked on Switzer Island and in Juniper country and had been a town resident for years.
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Jack Sharp
Webb and
Cottonwood
Sharp
Marshal Coffman
Jeff Stephens
Cole
Switzier Island
Juniper
Pendleton School Inspectors Tour Local Colleges
County Superintendent Frank K. Welles visited Pendleton Business College and Pendleton Academy this morning to inspect progress. About 80 students attend the business college in new quarters in the Hendricke building at Main and Webb, with around 60 at the academy. Both institutions show progressive, practical work.
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Frank K. Welles
Pendleton Business College
Pendleton Academy
Busines College
Hendricke
Mualn and Webb
New Managing Editor Named for Pendleton Morning Tribune
Ed A. Wateron suceeds E. P. Dodd as managing editor of the Pendleton Tribune. Ralph A. Wateron, ex East Oregonian reporter and Portland Oregonian staffer, arrives January 29 to take the post. Dodd shifts to business department duties after five years in the editor role.
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A. Wateon
E. P. Dodd
Pendleton Morning Tribune
Ralph A. Wateon
East Oregonian
Portland Cregonian
Thin City
Pendleton Tribune
B. P. Dodd
Dodd
Pendleton welcomes genial reporter from coastal desk
Mr. Watson is described as a genial sociable young man who did solid reportorial work on the Oregon coast. He comes to Pendleton to recuperate from a bout of influenza and will be warmly welcomed to the local editorial circle.
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Watson
Pendleton
Anthina
Peddlers License Excludes Farmers for Pendleton Plan
A petition for a city peddlers license in Pendleton excludes farmers selling their own farm produce. Merchants want to curb purchases of refuse produce sold by others, with license classes and weekly fees ranging from 25 to 50 dollars. Farmers selling own farm products are exempt from the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Gara
O'Gara
Pendleton
Holbrook resigns as irrigation superintendent at Irrigon
F B Holbrook resigns after three years in charge of Oregon Lands and Water Company irrigation at Irrigon and plans to return to Portland. He previously served as Portland councilman for the Ninth Ward. Union meeting at Echo led by Rev Levi Johnson and Rev E T Allen to run two weeks, with Presbyterians and Methodists. Hearing set for January 20 on stock inspector successor. stockmen to meet next Saturday to settle. Chinese notables who arrived in San Francisco last week visit Lincoln Nebraska hosted by Governor Mickey and State University authorities.
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F. B. Holbrook
Oregon Lands& Water Company
Irrigon
Portland
Holbrook
Eastern
Oregory
Echo
Levi Johnson
Presbyterian
Uhia
Eeho
E. T. Allen
Irrigan
John Bean
San Francisco
Lincoln
Neb
Mickey
State University
The Delicious Fragrance Baking Powder Ad
An advertisement touts OVAL Baking Powder for improving flavor and healthfulness of risen flour foods. It claims biscuits bread and cake become more digestible and nutritious while Royal Baking Powder is promoted as making hot breads wholesome and easy on delicate digestion.
Ladies Only Prospectus for Canvassers
A sales pitch urges women to canvass locally with patented guaranteed selling articles. It offers complete samples for 50 cents, promising money back if unsatisfactory. Contact Tuimana Novelty Agoy at 264 Mohawk Building, Portland, Oregon.
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Tuimana Novelty Agoy
Portland
Ore
Man Found Dead on Haystack at Baldock Ranch
J H Riggs of Baker County is found dead atop a hay stack on the lower Baldock ranch after a morning feeding trip. Dogs guard the body from vultures as Camp Tender Fox discovers the scene near the team horses left at 7 am. The Presbyterian church furniture moves to Pendleton academy chapel for Sunday services during church improvements.
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J. TL. Riggs
Baker County
Baldock Ranch
J. H. Riggs
Baker City
Tender Fox
Presbyterian Church
Pendleton Academy
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