Education in Umatilla County Improves Attendance and Staffing
County superintendent Welles reports a higher share of school age residents in attendance, more teachers hired, and increased educational spending. 6239 youths of school age exist in the county, with 4640 enrolled this year, and 169 teachers employed. One district Stewart Creek near Pilot Rock has not reported and risks losing state funds.
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Welles
Umatilla
Ite
Stewart Creek
Pilot Rock
Long Lost Northern Explorer Is Coming
Ottawa July 13. Charge Caldwell once believed dead returns to reveal Arctic journeys with Eskimo companions. Rumors of great gold discoveries west of Chesterfield Inlet circulated at the time, with Caldwell's trip from Cape Fullerton to the copper mine and Mackenzie river remaining obscure.
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Ottawa
Ont
Charge Caldwell
Caldwell
Northwest Mounted Police
Cape Fullerton
Hudson Bay
MacKenzie River
Chesterfield Inlet
Pendleton Harvest Crew Heads to Helix Fields
Donald Rader Wayne Chapman and George Hoch depart Pendleton this evening for Helix where they will work in the harvest fields during the season. Athena pastor wed Mrs Anna Smith in Pendleton this morning at the Methodist parsonage. Celia M Dillon sues Peter W Dillon for divorce citing desertion as grounds. Dave Ingram of Birch Creek reports a $4500 bungalow completed, with painting underway, expected to be a standout country home.
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Harvest Field
Donald Rader
Wayne Chapman
George Hoch
Helix
Charles W. Gelsgler
Athena
Anna Smith
B. Ford
Carter & Smythe
Celia M. Dillon
Peter W. Dillon
Dillon
Pendleton
Kelso
Whellington
Will Contest Hearing Delayed In Walla Walla
The Warner Young will contest hearing in Walla Walla was postponed because all attorneys could not reach the city by auto this morning. The hearing is expected to proceed tomorrow and the case closure should not be delayed more than a day.
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Walla Walla
Warner-Young
Fight for Land Injunction Filed Over Desert Claim
An injunction suit was filed in the circuit court to restrain David Johnson from interfering with Oscar Tucker’s possession of a desert land claim near Waltula. Ownership is disputed and will be determined by the court. RR RB Joleen represents Tucker.
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David Johnson
Oscar Tucker
Waltula
Joleen
Tucker
Johnson Pleased By Jeperies Back Down
Chicago reports Johnson reacts to Sam Langford's ring flirtation as Jim Jeffries will not return to the ring. Johnson's camp notes a planned Labor Day bout with Al Kaufman in California, club for venue undecided.
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Johnson
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Montreal
Jim Jeffries
Mistah Jeffries
Sil Arthah
Jeffries
Big Black
al Kaufman
California
Japanese Will Electrify Lines
Seattle news reports Kondo head of Japan's electrical department arrived en route from Europe and the United States. He said Japan will soon electrify branch lines while main lines conversion is not immediate. Economy and water power use are stressed as plans begin now.
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Seattle
Wash
Kondo
Electrical
Japanese Department of Communication
Europe
United States
Bond
Unes
Japan
Sumpter Extension 15 Officially Announced
Salem Oregon July 13 Official announcement that operations have begun toward construction of the Sumpter Valley railroad extension from Austin to Prairie City and that construction will be rushed. The railroad issues a new tariff allowing mixed car loads of flour salt and sugar with a 30 000 pound minimum and a rate of 25 cents per 100 pounds. Freight to Austin for distribution in less than carload lots will have 10 days free warehouse charges.
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Salem
Ore
Railroad Commission
Sumpter Valley Railroad
Austin
Prairie City
Sumpter Valley
Japs strike at Warminole plantation on Oahu
Honolulu July 13 Japanese laborers at Warminole plantation Island of Oahu numbering about 600 struck this morning over the discharge of five fellow Japanese workers. Two discharged men were said to have been assaulted in Manager Jarretts presence who arrived by automobile. Police believed more arrests would follow. The strike is not linked to other island labor actions as wages were not the issue.
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Honolulu
Warminole
Oahu
Jarrett
DeWolf renews charges against Washington Supreme Court
Herbert N. DeWolf, Tacoma lawyer, renews charges against the Washington Supreme Court in a long letter to State Bar president in Aberdeen. He argues cases show misconduct and links to a legislative investigation while Aberdeen dispatches say bar discipline proceedings may target DeWolfe, Teats, and A. B. H. Denman.
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Tacoma
Wash
Herbert N. DeWolf
Supreme Court
Bridges
State Bar Association
Aberdeen
State Bar
DeWolfe
Guvnor
Many Choice Titles Offered for Sale in New York
July 12 New York rich American women enticed by European nobility hear of Madame de la Roche Bryant offering 39 titles for sale. She advertises she can depose of any title for cash, claiming a brother wrecked her fortune and she came to America to recoup it. She touts Countess d Autier as a desirable title.
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New York
Elf
Marquise de la Roche Bryant
Margulee de la Rothe Beyait
Armerica
Countess d'Autier
American woman seeks cash for titles in bold bid
An American woman willing to pay $1,000,000 seeks to acquire a title. She says another offer of $600,000 was insufficient, and she wants cash for several titles. The Marquise de la Roche Bryant explains she has 29 titles and hopes to sell one to benefit her husband.
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Marquise de la Roche Bryant
Lawley seeks patents for Siletz entrymen
Washington July 13 Representative Hawley introduced a bill directing patents for homestead entries within the former Siletz Indian reservation in Oregon. It allows patenting for entries made before 1905 if proof shows exclusive use, residence, improvements, occupancy, cultivation, and no sale or adverse action, with notice rules specified.
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Washington
Hawley
Siletz Indian Reservation
Oregon
Siletz
Secretary of the Interior
Error of Fair Smuggler Saves Her from Law
New York report says Mrs N A Gladding an Indianapolis woman wife of the vice president of E C Adkins Law company avoided a heavy fine after misreading on a customs form. She left Queenstown aboard the Cedric and failed to declare 11000 worth of gowns purchased in Paris but explained the wording. The trunks were sampled upon arrival and the collector accepted her explanation and she paid the duty.
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New York
N. A. Gladding
Indianapolis
E. C. Adkins Law Company
Paris
Queenstown
Cedric
Leeb
Local ads note services and sales in Pendleton
Local notices list plumbing by Beddow and Miller, housing rooms, a Wonder store for bath salts, and a range of sales including milch cows, second hand back, feed and chop mill, dry wood, and an automobile stage to Lehman springs. Also hunting camping gear, millinery sale, and a Wallowa county sheep clip line with prices. Includes contact details and addresses.
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Wonder Store
Eddy Street
West
Webb Street
Henry Kopittke
Rock Springs
Beddow & Miller
Lehman Springs
Pendleton Auto Ce
Pendleton Lumber Yards
LaDow & Peterson
Albany population figures show changes from 1400 to 5426
The Albany directory company completed a careful survey showing the population rising from 3140 in 1400 to 5426 in the present. The contrast highlights significant urban growth over the centuries in Albany.
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Albany
Albany Directory Company
Rich Woman Found Starving to Death
New York July 13 Nurses in Kings Hospital found Elizabeth Donagan a servant starved and clutching valuables. In one garment they recovered 85.60 in money and jewelry including 10 diamonds and a gold watch. Another garment held 6069 in bills and two bankbooks showing deposits over 6000. She wandered Brooklyn streets after losing home and food.
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New York
Kings Hospital
Elizabeth Donagan
Brooklyn
Boy Horse Thief Is Quickly Caught
Harvey Brown aged 14 is jailed in Clark County charged with horse stealing. He was brought from Battleground by Constable George Gassaway after trying to sell a Grover farm horse and saddle for 50 dollars. Brown, claiming his mother was killed by his father, planned to flee toward Madras Oregon before arrest.
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Vancouver
Wash
Harvey Brown
Battleground
George Gassaway
M. C. Grover
Brush Prairie
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society
Portland
Brown
Johnson
Weston Mountain Strawberries Scarcity To Fuel High Demand
The Leader notes a shortage of Weston mountain strawberries this season. Indications show supply will fall well short of demand at $2.50 a crate, signaling tight markets and potential price pressure.
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Weston Mountain
Baby Contest at Pastime Theater Promises Cute entrants
A Pastime Theater event hosts a baby contest focusing on charm and appeal rather than strength. Mothers submit photographs displayed on screen, with tickets sold for entry. The contest runs from Saturday July 17 to August 12, awarding a $26 baby carriage prize.
One Acre of Strawberries in Wal lowa Valley
An acre of strawberry crop in Wal lowa valley is claimed to have yielded $5000 in value. The report cites farmers awaiting verification of the claim and notes the high crop potential in the region.
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Wallowa Valley
Optical specialist ad promotes expert eye care in John Schmidt buildings
The ad urges choosing a dedicated optical specialist over jewelers to treat vision with glassware. It highlights 37 years of experience, a son as lens grinder, quick duplicate lenses, and repair of bifocals, noting work in Umatilla county and offering local endorsements.
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John Schmidt
Umatilla County
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F. E. Livengood & Co
Moreey
Sumpter Extension
Washington Supreme Court
Koeppen
Lawley
Rock Spring Coal
Henry Kopiltzke
Water Street
Bluff Street
E. Court Street
Campbell's Mullinery
C. C. Hendricks
Vermont Loan & Trust Company
Wallowa
Buffalo
Monitor
N. Berkeley
Lessee
Buffalo- Monitor
Missouri
Che
Pacific Monthly
the West
Jack London
the Pacific Monthly
Pure Gentlessen
A. Edwards
John Halley
W. & Perry
Lee Moorhouse
Mable Lynd
J. H. Devlin
Greulich
A. T. Perkins
Wift
J. W. Myrick
John Nissen
J. T. Brown
Close Optical Co
Schmidt
Pendleton, Ore
HOTEL
Philip
Portland, Ore
Fourth
Fifth
Burnside Streets
Phottie Malin
New Management
A. L Schaefer
Louis Hunziker
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