First Ward Councilman Race in Wells Place
Residents debate who should replace Walter Wells as first ward councilman. W. P. Temple and C. W. Brownfield are named candidates with Mayor Matlock likely to favor Brownfield, while Temple supporters push him as the logical choice after Wells’ defeat. Appointment will fill five months of Wells’ term with council elections set for December. The ward covers east of Vincent Street. four seats open in December for Wells Sewell Johnson and Dickson. Northwest speaker Prof. Diamond to give free lecture on Psychology Made Practical at Milarkey hall tonight, inviting New Thought club interest.
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Walter Wells
Matlock
Nome
W. P. Temple
C. W. Brownfield
Wells
Ferguson
Ttm
Brown
Vincent Street
Sewell
Johnson
Dickson
Murphy
Henn
Swearingen
Northwest
Milarkey Hall
Diamond
Free Lecture Tonight By Prof J Cameron Diamond
Professor J Cameron Diamond, renowned lecturer and traveler, speaks tonight at Milarkey Hall on psychology. Event promises engaging insights from a noted scholar in the field.
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J. Cameron Diamond
Milarkey Hall
Inland Empire Musicians Congress to Meet in Spokane
The Orator urges Inland Empire musicians and orators to assemble in Spokane on October 12 13 and 14 during the Interstate fair. Each town will send two delegates whose expenses and transportation are paid by the Orator. Delegates will be chosen from applicants and programs feature musical and oratorical selections. Further information is available from the Orator Spokane Wash.
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Congress of Musicians and Orators
Spokane
The
Orator
Congress
Inland Empire
Spokano
Wash
Elmer Swauger Injured in Walla Walla Hotel Fire
Elmer Swauger, formerly of Kamela and an employee of the Washington and Columbia River Railroad, was injured in the Hotel Decres fire in Walla Walla while aiding with a hose. A burnt timber broke from above, pinning him as several firemen stood on it. He was taken to St Marys Hospital with limited movement but is not expected to have serious injuries.
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Kamela
Walla Walla Union
Elmer Swauger
Swauger
St. Mary’s Hospital
Pendleton Ice Plant Runs at Full Capacity This Month
Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage Manager W. W. Markham reports the plant is running at full capacity, delivering about 17 tons daily to eastern Oregon points including Hot Lake, Lone, Irrigon, and other locations as shipments continue steadily.
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Pendleton Tce
W. W. Markham
Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage Company
Pendleton Ice
Oregon
Hot Lake
Lone
Irrigon
Shot of Pacific Coast league manager in San Francisco
Koen FP Burt Sit BE fF Burt of San Franchises, manager of the Pacific Comm Banchill league, was mysteriously shot in his room in the city Saturday night. Circumstances point to attempted suicide. He is not seriously injured.
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Koen FP
Burt Sit
Ff Burt
San
Pacific Comm Banchill
Snarling poverty slinks away from home with bank book
A fragmented ad style item touts savings with a bank book showing earned wealth. It promises four percent interest on all deposits from one dollar up, compounding twice yearly, and guarantees safety of principal and interest.
Sealed orders sent Tinker to Umatilla agency clash
Special inspector A M Tinker arrived Saturday night to aid the Umatilla agency as officials face a dispute between Agent McKain and Clerk Charles M Robinson The interior department will conduct a full investigation to determine if charges against Robinson are valid while both sides seek an amicable settlement amid divided loyalties among renters and Indians.
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Tinker
Reuters
Tndians
Clark Robinson
McKain
Pile
A. M. Tinker
Interior Department
Uimatitin
Sealo
Charles M. Robinson
Umatilla
J. J. McKain
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
McKoin
KILLED BY GAS Four Overcome In Deep Well At Farm
J Lower 65, of 16 miles northeast of Pendleton, died after being overcome by gas in an 80 foot well on George Stephens farm Saturday. Well workers refused entry but Lower insisted, was overcome and died after surface recovery. He aided in Hudson Bay district and was well known locally. Coroner Henderson ruled no inquest.
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Lower
J. Lower
Pendleton
Kas
George
Stephens
Mr. Lower
Hudson Bay District
Henderson
Sugar War Sparks Price Fluctuations Across Cities
Sugar prices in Portland and San Francisco surged amid a price war with a five cent per hundred rise noted in this city. Fruit granulated sugar now sells at 24.25, last seen around 8 dollars previously, as Sprenklen efforts to corner the trade ripple through the Pacific coast. Experts expect further movement though current quotations hold at 86.25 in the near term.
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Portland
San
San Francisco
Obscene literature arrest in Athena hits local headlines
Sheriff Taylor served a warrant on Robert Genevay a saloon keeper in Athena for circulating obscene literature. District Attorney Phelps reports residents had previously pursued action, sparking public interest in enforcing the law against Genevay and his establishment.
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Robert Genevay
Athena
Tayior
Jin
Phelps
Genevas
Genewiy
Mloon
Struck Car of Powder Tells of Historic Incident
Conductor H C Grady of the Union Pacific tells East Oregonian of a 34 year old railroading incident near Pendleton. While speeding around a curve east of the hospital, Tom Patty, then brakeman, saw a hand car loaded with boxes and cans on the track and the collision sent powder flying in all directions.
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H.C. Grady
TL ~N
Pendleton
H. C. Grady
East Oregonian
Tom Patty
Meacham Creek
Powder scare near railroad tunnel frightens workers
The writer recalls a near disaster when the train collided with a carload of powder that failed to explode. Powder sprayed for hundreds of feet and a crewman fled into brush as danger loomed. Everyone escaped with shock near the Pendleton powder teva dugout beside the track.
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Pendleton
Nez Perce Indian Killed in Train Crash
Ka-moon a full blood Nez Perce was killed when struck by a train near the O R & N tracks east of the hospital after being intoxicated and wandering toward the reservation. His body was found in pieces along 300 yards of track. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict. Survived by wife and two daughters.
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Rml
Alex Manning
Henderson
Ka-mioo
Ka-moo
Church Attendance Dips as Heat Pets Pendleton Pastors Off-City
Hot weather draws members out of Pendleton, many active workers away. Regular services continue in churches but pews are not full. Rev. Robert Warner of M E church is in Skamania county on an outing and Rev. T. R. Egerton of the Congregational church is doing missionary work in Baker and Malheur counties. Other pastors plan short summer vacations.
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Pendleton
Robert Warner
M. E. Church
Skamania County
Wash
T. R. Egerton
Congregational Church
Baker
Malheur County
Pendleton Academy canvass and rail demand rise
W A Blenkney and Rev Robert Diven left Saturday for a southern county tour in Pendleton academy efforts. Eastern Oregon will be canvassed within 60 days. Train No 6 eastbound had 15 coaches and No 1 westbound 14, signaling need for larger service later. Mariowive Penland, fire company member, cut his hand fighting a fire on South Thompson Street, injury inflamed with blood poisoning risk.
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Pendleton Academy
W. A. Blenkney
Robert Diven
Perion
Oregon
BR. & N.pikenger
Fasr
Mariowive Penland
Pendleton
J. M. Cook
South Thompson Street
Mr Pentland
Gamblers Pleased by East Oregon Tribune Influence
Ambitious gamblers and saloon men applaud the Morning Tribune for its East Oregon influence. The paper is portrayed as the sole state dominion of that era, with readers cackling at its perceived reach and control over public opinion.
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Morning ‘Tribune
East Orefonian
Tribune
Heali
Pendleton Saloon Party Suppressed in Polson Court
A terse report notes a group of saloon men and women in Polson Court was entirely suppressed by a pager, with the news of the event deemed unnecessary to publish.
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Pendleton
Monalmy
Polson Court
Court Adjourned by Umatilla County Judges
The Umatilla County court led by County Judge H. J. Green with Horace Wilker and Thomas Gilliland adjourned. The report cites Tahune's reliability as part of the context of the session.
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Sunday Morning Tribune
Umatilla
H. J
Typhoid Threat Suffolk Echo Patient In Hospital
Ralph Van Cleve of Echo was rushed to St Anthony's after a threatened typhoid attack. Doctors Smith and Dick attend him. Bad weather disrupts Indiana wheat harvests while corn yields are expected to be immense. conditions impact farming statewide.
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Ralph van Cleve
Echo
St. Anthony's Hospital
Dra. Smith and
Indiana
Benefits of a Fortifying Digestive Tonic for Travelers
An old health note extols a digestive tonic that supports the stomach and aids digestion while preventing ailments. It claims to strengthen appetite and general well being for travelers, noting protection against indigestion and various fevers and ailments.
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Nez Perce
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Oxfords
Harwent Shoes
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Shaw
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Fite
Boston
Umatilla County
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