Is Prof Martin Going Still Going
The article questions whether Prof Martin Going, famed balloon decencionist, remains in Pendleton after raising funds for a stunt. Merchants claim he collected about sixty dollars, promised a 30 day theater ticket, but the ascent did not occur and he may have left town. It notes community efforts and a concluding court report.
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Martin
Pendleton
Martin Going
Ozone
Coxy
Going
Aviation Fund
Grand Jury Report Recommends County Office Purchases
The grand jury reports to the court recommending contracts after fire bids and urges county court to investigate the loose rent system as a labor and expense saver. They visited several county offices in the courthouse, noting orderly operation, and suggest adoption of efficient practices if deemed safe. They also visited the jail to observe conditions.
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Court House
Discharge of Girl Clerks Sparks Oregon House Debate
Salem Jan 26 The discharge of two young women clerks from the Oregon house on grounds of undisciplined conduct triggers a House debate. Senator Fouts of Multnomah accuses a state house employee of aiding the dismissals and seeks official attention from representatives. The issue dominates proceedings with counter allegations and a Portland clerk recounting differing incidents. Some in Multnomah back Fouts and a bid may be made to reinstate one cleric.
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Salem, Or
Seneca Fouts
Multnomah
Fouts
State House
Representative McKinney
Baker
Portland
Thethers
Capitol Building
Initiative Bill Defeated After Board Proposal Split
In Shiem Or on January 26 supporters of the Initiative rallied as Thompson of Lake planning to form a seven member board with the governor secretary of state and treasurer to draft measures. The measure was defeated 36 to 20. The bill would have required nine months for drafting and two months for submission, with a $4000 salary for each commissioner and a $45,000 appropriation.
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Shiem
Friends of the
Thompson
Lake Granning Board
Bil
DIL
Aviator Somer Sets Passenger Carrying Record in Paris
Paris January 26 The world's record for passenger carrying was set today by Aviator Somer when he flew with five passengers from Bouxy to Romilly and back a distance of 18 miles The passengers and tank weighed a thousand pounds A Farman biplane was used Three rode on a specially made seat while two rode on the wings below the tower plane
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Paris
Lollay
Somer
Dbouxy
Romilly
New Deputy at Work and Clerk Offices Update
Roland Oliver began duties as deputy in the office of County Recorder Burroughs. W C E Pratt returned to work in the county clerk's office. A basketball game between Commercial and All Stars postponed to Monday night due to absences.
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Roland Oliver
Burroughs
W. C. E. Prattt
All Stars
Crockett Named Alternate in Oregon Debate Tryout
Peter Crockett of Pendleton High School was selected as alternate for the Pendleton team in the debate against the University of Washington after a Tuesday night tryout at the University of Oregon.
Ham is Infected Again
Ernest Knight, the young Helix rancher, who returned earlier this week from Hot Lake where he had been treated for blood poisoning in his left hand, will leave for that sanitarium again tonight as the wound has become septic and is swelling rapidly.
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Ernest Knight
Helix
Hot Lake
Traveler Malone Enjoys Western Journey in City
M E Malone traveling representative for the Canadian Pacific arrived today marking his first venture beyond St. Paul into the West. He expressed interest in the local Indians he observed during his brief sojourn through the city.
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M. E. Malone
Canadian Pacific
Mr. Malone
St. Paul
Train Travels 75 Miles With No Women Passengers
The auditor reported the incoming Iowa train from Heppner Junction to Pendleton covered 75 miles without a single woman aboard, calling it an extraordinary occurrence. He also notes passenger travel is unusually light for the season.
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Iowa
Heppner Junction
Pendleton
Snyder Music forms new phonograph company in city
The Snyder Music company unveiled itself to the public with a phonograph recital at its Main Street shop. A large crowd attended to hear records by Caruso Tetragzina and other stars. The firm will receive a Victoria soon and stock Red Seal records, promising another recital.
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Snyder Music Company
Main Istreet
Does Anybody Know Him James Cooper at Pen-Wheton Hotel
Miss Mabel Janisse of 1387 Jefferson Avenue East Detroit asks for information on her brother Robert Neall who was last heard of in this region. Any reader with information is urged to contact her for details.
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James Cooper
Pen- Wheton Hotel
Mabel Janisse
Jefferson Avenue
East
Detroit
Mich
Robert Neall
Legislative committee to inspect Pendleton asylum sites
The legislative committee appointed to inspect branch asylum sites will arrive in Pendleton tomorrow morning. President Thompson of the Commercial club reports the group will include an engineer. Members are Senators Chase and Beanan and Representatives Bryant, Bonebrake, and Mann. They will tour the sites and attend a luncheon hosted by Commercial club managers at noon.
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Pendleton
Thompson
Commercial Club
Chase
Beanan
Bryant
Bonebrake
Mann
Settlers Arrive in Hermiston Under Land Project
Carlond of Settlers to Hermiston brings about thirty families led by C. L. Morgan arriving early this week to acquire lands. All report purchases. housing is scarce as temporary shelters fill quickly with plans to build homes and develop the land.
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Hermiston
C. L. Morgan
Lane county bills seek funds for Oregon campus buildings
Lawmakers in Lane county push two House bills to fund University of Oregon growth with 940,258.92 and 176,000 dollar appropriations for administration, library and museum facilities. The package covers furnishings, heating, land, equipment, repairs, salaries, street work and summer school maintenance.
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Lane County
University of Oregon
Injured Guardsman Seeks Reimbursement for Medical Costs
Salem Oregon January 26 Representative Ira Powell of Polk county introduces a bill to reimburse George Nessling of Dallas 1741.15 for doctor and nurse bills after injuries at a rifle practice pit of Company H Fourth Oregon National Guard Nessling operated targets and had two inches of bone removed from his leg. Representative Eaton of Lane proposes a law requiring prior railroad commission permission before creating grade crossings to protect public safety per the railroad commission’s biennial report.
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Salem
Ira Powell
Polk County
George Neassling
Dallas
Oregon National Guard
Nessling
Eaton
Lane
Railroad Commission
Chickens Bring Cash To Lebanon Woman
Lebanon Ore Jan 26 Mrs J N Northrop of southern Lebanon kept 36 hens and three birds. She produced 6404 eggs in the year from Buff Orpingtons with two pullets laying 220 and 237 eggs. She sold stock and eggs for 176.50 and used about 40 in stock and eggs at home, totaling 206.80. Expenses reached 51, leaving a profit of 164.50. She has 40 hens and three roosters still, has won prizes, and expects higher profits next year with orders for 700 dozen eggs at 10 per 1000 and nine single settings at 2.50 each.
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Lebanon
Ore
Northrop
Oregon House Debates Tax Plan No. 91 Yet Faces Defeat
The house faces defeat for bill No. 91 tied to a single tax theory. An adverse report is expected from the committee on assessment and taxation, with a possible minority report in favor. Opposition from Gill, Powell, Chamberlain, Libby, and Carter centers on the bill reinforcing existing land and improvements assessment requirements.
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Sniem
Jon
U' Ren
House
Committee On
Gill
Wance
Powell
Polk
Chamberlain
Lincoln
Libby
Morion
Carter
Clackamas
Mysterious Delay in Ballinger Reports
Washington, Jan. 26. The alleged mysterious delay in sending the Ballinger Pinchot report to a regular committee is to be investigated by order of the house rules committee. Congressman Hitchcock of Nebraska introduced a resolution demanding investigation to determine if the reports were presented to the house December 7 and whether they reached the agricultural committee yesterday.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
House
Rules Committee
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Agricultural Committee
Ex-Convict Reno Sentenced to Prison for Sodomy in Salem
Reno William Reno, former convict, was found guilty of sodomy and sentenced to two and a half years in the penitentiary. A prison record follows him. he reportedly has New York friends who believed he faced burglary charges. After sentencing, Reno cursed Marshal Stevens in the courtroom, illustrating his vicious character and the community’s relief at his removal.
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Reno
William Reno
Salem
Gurdone
New York
Marshal Stevens
Umatilla
Horticultural Fire Relief of Salem Pays Loss After Fire
Horticultural Fire Relief of Salem settled a Despain and Bonney fire loss quickly after the ground assessment. Coutts and Hays represent the company in the payment.
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Horticultural Fire Relief of
Salem
Despain & Bonney Fire Los
Coutts & Hays
University of Oregon Seeks Half Million in Appropriations
Salem Jan 26 Appropriation bills appear proposing funds for University of Oregon buildings and improvements salaries and maintenance. The measures seek half a million to bolster campus projects and operations.
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University OF Oregon
Salem, Or
Sells round trip tickets with three months accommodation offer
Sells round trip tickets good for three months allowing $6.00 worth of accommodation at the Sanatorium, Portland and all C.O.W.R.&N. stations. For further information and illustrated booklet address Dr. W. T. Phy Medical Supt. and Mgr Hot Lake Oregon, any O.-W. R. & N. agent, or write to General Passenger Agent Portland Oregon.
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Portland
All Co.w. R. & N
W. T. Phy
Hot Lake
Oregon
What's in a Name A playful take on James Beauchamp Clark
The Munsey questions how a name might have shaped political fate. It argues that James Beauchamp Clark’s middle name hints at a less democratic destiny, contrasting “Heecham” sound with a claim that his name could mock a future speaker.
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Champ Clark
House of Representatives
J. Beauchamp Clark
James Beauchamp Clark
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Cold Relief
A short advertisement warns that a cold can develop into catarrh if neglected and claims Ely's Cream Balm quickly masters catarrh. It touts preventive use at the first signs and notes availability from druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Big Bros, 56 Warren Street, New York.
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Ely
Big Bros
Warren Street
New York
WwW. c. T. U Meeting Notice
The regular WC. T. U. meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Jas Raley on College Street. The note advises arranging happiness and avoiding borrowed trouble.
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WC. T. U
Mre
Jas
Raley
College Street
Pendleton High Team Heads East for Three-Game Tour
Pendleton high school basketball departs for a tour through Union and Baker Counties after claiming the Eastern Oregon title. Tonight they meet La Grande, then Baker, then Union over three nights, returning Sunday. The lineup lists Houser at center, Boylen and Chapman as forwards, A Jordan and C Jordan as guards, with Hampton and McDonald as substitutes. Superintendent J S Landers accompanies the squad along with ref Nat Kimball.
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Oregon
Pendleton
Union
Baker Counties
la Grande
Baker
Houser
Boylen
Chapman
Jordan
Hampton
McDonald
J. S. Landers
Dboys
MD Nat Kimball
Birthday Dinner Hosts in Adams Home
Adams Oregon January 26. Mr and Mrs J R Munnamaker of Hood River visit Adams. To celebrate Mrs Munnamaker's birthday on the 24th, a fine dinner brought together kin and friends for a joyous reunion and reverent fellowship. Attendants include Mr and Mrs John Gels, Mrs Margaret Lisuallan, Mr and Mrs T A Lieuallen, Mr and Mrs J F Lieuallen, Mr and Mrs J A Winn and baby Lucille, Mr Rogers and daughter Mildred, Miss Stella Liewallen, Mrs Winifred Geles, Mr and Mrs G O Richardson.
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Adams, Ore
J. R. Munnamaker
Hood River
Adams
Munnamaker
John Gels
Margaret Lisuallan
Bargain Housing and Rural Land Listings in Pendleton Area
Real estate and land ads offer a seven room corner house with bath hot water tank cellar wood shed shade trees fence and sidewalk plus a six room stone house near West Court Street. Other listings include two rice land tracts 80 acres irrigable bottom land160 acres wheat all cultivated at 20 per acre and options to trade into Portland Pendleton Pasco or Spo kane. A Main street business proposition and a 500 acre stock ranch in the Chinook belt with water and good improvements priced to move.
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West Court Street
Pendleton
Portland
Pasco
Spoane
Main Street
Chinook Belt
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Royal Ann
Prof. Martin
Dal Rothwell
W. E. Hanscom
Wolliys
Pendleton Dye Works
Newsy
Ballinger
Hot Lake Sanatorium
the House of Efficiency
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Nav. Go
WM. McMurray
New Boston
Eastern Oregon
Lesa
E. Court &T
Berlin
Jack Webster
Temple Bldg
Main St
E. T. Wade
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