Prosperity Report Highlights 1913 County Outlook
A Rh. G. Dun and Co summary notes widespread prosperity in Umatilla County towns Athena Wheat Athensea Pendleton and Pilot Rock. Crops like barley wheat and alfalfa show gains, merchants report steady or improved finances, and 1914 prospects are bright with expectations for stronger farm lending and diversified farming despite broader business tightness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Rh. G. Dun and Co
Northwest
Optimium
Hermiston
Pendleton
Postal Savings Bank
Portland bankers urge regional bank in Northwest or Portland branch
Bankers from Washington Idaho and Oregon pressed Treasury and Agriculture officials to locate a regional bank in Portland or establish a Portland branch under the new currency law. They argued Portland is the Northwest financial center and favored one Pacific coast bank, ideally in San Francisco, with Portland receiving a branch. Their consensus: if a regional bank exists in the Northwest, Portland should host it. otherwise a Portland branch is essential.
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Portland
Northwest
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
San Franelco
Canary Population At Paria Apartments Questioned
Report cites claim that 100000 canaries are kept in Paria apartments and that daily costs reach 2000 dollars for chickweed. It notes they also eat large amounts of lettuce hemp and various seeds.
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Paria
Government lines controlled by government plan endorsed
A Senate report from Washington urges government monopoly of telegraph and telephone and radiocommunication. It calls Congress to acquire commercial networks, allow a revolving license for private operation, and place all lines under post office control to extend services to the masses. Burleson backs Representative Lewis's plan for public ownership.
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Lewis
Washington
Senate
Burleson
Congress
Maryland
Paradise irrigation plan outlined to Commercial Club
Paradise project directors told the Commercial Club they aim to water 42 000 acres northwest of Pendleton with a 36 mile canal, diversions at Thorn Hollow and two new reservoirs near the district. The project would cost about 2.25 million dollars, equating to 52 20 per acre, and would be funded by bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Paradise Irrigation Project
Frank Sloan
Stanfield
Paradise Project
West Extension
West Umatilla Extension
Irrigation Congress
Reclamation Service
West Umatilla
Paradise District
J. C. Hocking
Hoskins
Annow
Pendleton
Thorn Hollow
Gulch
Sturgis
Wild Horse
Syphon
Gibbon
Ottke
Cunningham
R. G. Dun
Louis Scholl
Hermiston
Harza Named Project Engineer for The Dalles Power Project
In Salem Oregon on January 31 L Harza of Portland was appointed project engineer by the Dalles power project investigating committee to oversee detail work of the investigation. State Engineer Lewis made the announcement today.
Union Pacific orders 5000 new cars for near future
Portla nd Jan 30 1914 union pacific places order for 4000 box cars 100000 lb capacity 400 stock cars 80000 lb capacity and 600 all steel automobile cars 50 ft long with steel under frames. Delivery to begin mid April. Expenditure between 5.5 and 6 million dollars signals confidence in future and pleases lumber manufacturers. WM McMurray 4:50 pm.
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Harrian
T. F. O’ Brien
Mwe
O'Brien
Commercial Club
Portiana
Pendleton
Union Pacifie
WM McMurray
Diggs Sought as Police Fail to Find Suspect in Statutory Case
Maury J. Diggs, accused with John Gilligan and John Doe Fisher in a grave statutory offense against Ida M. Pearring, remained unfound after a warrant was issued. Diggs had gained notoriety with Drew Camminett in white slave cases involving Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris. the case is on appeal in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Maury J. Diggs
Ida M. Pearring
John Gilligan
John Doe Fisher
Diggs
Drew Camminett
Marsha Warrington
Lola Norris
Nominees Named for Interstate Commerce Board
Washington news reports the senate received nominations of Winthrop Daniels of New Jersey and Henry Hall of Colorado to fill two interstate commerce commissioner posts. The action signals upcoming confirmation consideration in the Senate.
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Washington
Winthrop Daniels
New Jersey
Henry Hall
Colorado
Senate
Twelve Injured in Alton Railroad Wreck Near Lockport
Lockport LL Jan 31. Twelve were injured two fatally when seven coaches left the track and two overturned on the Alton railroad midnight flyer near here. The wreck was caused by a broken rail.
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Lockport
Alton Railroad
Here
Severe Lake Storm Strikes Region Endangering Shipping
A severe storm sweeps Lake region causing fears for shipping with one vessel reported lost. A search party finds a man near Veronica Oregon too weak to harm himself, preferring quick death to starvation. Police seek Maury Diggs in San Francisco after charges against him by a girl.
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Burleson
Senate
Veronica
Ore
San Francisco
Maury Diggs
Seattle
Alton Railroad
Lockport
Severe Midwest Blizzard Strikes Lake Regions and Cities
A sweeping blizzard hits Lake Michigan regions. Indianapolis trains and interurban service disrupted. one vessel feared lost near Lawrenc Avenue. Chicago suffers heavy snow, gale winds, and ferry shipping fears. Detroit reports blizzard conditions with widespread downed wires. A frozen man is found dying at a pole in Indianapolis and a starving girl dies in Chicago after exposure.
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Lake Michigan
Indianapoli
Stormboam
Six Die In German Mine Disaster At Dortmund
Six are known to have died in a fire damp explosion at the Achen bach colliery near Dortmund. The final toll was not yet learned as rescue teams searched the mine from nearby pits.
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Dortmund
Germany
Achenbach
W R N Reported Seeking Yard Space Near Cunningham Estate
Rumor says the W R & N Co has optioned ten to fourteen acres of Charles Cunningham estate land west of Round-up Park, Court Street, for yard space. State attorney Charles H. Carter and heir Miss Sarah Cunningham deny knowledge of such a transaction while executor Manuel Pedro is unavailable. If real, it fuels speculation Pendleton could gain freight division status.
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Charles Cunningham
Charles H. Carter
Sarah Cunningham
Manuel Pedro
Cunningham
Court Street
Pendleton
Parents and Teachers Form Hawthorne School Association
Pendleton joins a city wide child welfare push as Hawthorne and Lincoln schools organize parent teacher associations. Hawthorne elected officers led by Mrs. H Bedwell with a 10 cent dues plan supporting state and national congresses. Committees for membership program and kindergarten care formed and future meetings set for February.
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Pendleton
Hawthorne
A. B. Widom
H. Bedwell
C. H. Williams
Lena Gilman
Glen Cannon
Bedwell
State
National Congress of Mothers
Hawthorne School
Washington
Lincoln School
Carpenter
Christensen
Ruggles
Edwards
Strahorn
Stevens
Rotto
Bamber
Ireland
Goedecke
Thayer
Lincoln Organization
Pendleton Sophs Edge Hermiston In Basketball
Pendleton sophomores outplayed Hermiston 39 to 15 on the focal floor. Peters led with 27 points, Fowler added four field goals, while Poynton starred for Hermiston with 19 points. Hermiston coach Rev Emil blamed the loss on the visitors outplaying his team.
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Hermiston
Pendleton
Peters
Fowler
Seibert
Russell
Poynton
Longhorn
Emil
Before trying to love your neigh bor as yourself be sure
A compact editorial note or social advice phrase urges readers to first ensure personal readiness before offering compassion. The quip underscores self-awareness and prudent conduct in interpersonal care.
Old Dominion Line Blames Nantucket Captain Monroe Disaster
Officials cite Captain Berry of the Nantucket for backing away from the Monroe after collision. If ships had wedged together longer more lives could have been saved. Most survivors well. 19 passengers and 22 crew perished. Gov investigation to begin Monday.
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Old Dominion Line
Nantucket
Monroe
Berry
Merchants
Miners’ Line
Captain Johnson
Bankers and officials hail Wilson cabinet at Portland banquet
In Portland Oregon January 231 bankers businessmen and officials from Oregon Washington and Idaho gathered at the Commercial club to honor Treasury Secretary William G McAdoo and Agriculture Secretary David F Houston The event celebrated the new currency system with American flags patriotic speeches and a toast to President Wilson The crowd rose in applause as The Star Spangled Banner played and the occasion was seen as a vote of confidence in the currency reform in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
AMN
Commercial Club
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
David F. Houston
Agriculture
Man Lost Becomes 100 Weak To Take His Life
Veronica Calif Jan 31 a hunter Wesley Kaatan of Nehalens was found after going missing while trailing a deed He stored two cartridges in his rifle to end his life rather than starve and grew weak attempting to tie a death charge to the rifle He was found by a searching party late yesterday while in the woods Eastah became lost Monday
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Veronica
Calif
Wesley Kaatan
Nehalens
Eastah
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Umatilla County
DANS
Oregan
Federal Reserve Board
Asa Thomson
Messrs Sloan
Hoskine
William Slusher
Joe Connelly
Elmer Cleaver
Western Land & Irrigation Co
8. R. Oldaker
Union Pacific
Middle West
Indianapolis
Joseph Walsh
Chicago
Lawrencé Avenue
Deylight
Detroit
Mich
Jan
Forty-third Street
Loomis
Springer
Chas, Cunningham
Norfolk
Hilda Thacker
T. J. Woods
A. L. Mills
Portland Clearing-House
Woodrow Wilson
Shemee
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