Preliminary work on fish hatchery plan outlined
C K Cranston reports state fish and game commission will test Gibbon site for a proposed state hatchery. About 500000 fry will be moved from Wallowa to temporary pools at Gibbon to assess suitability. Commission meets in September to decide on establishing the Gibbon hatchery. No Umatilla deputy warden named yet. appointment expected soon. Members visited Klamath Falls Sisson Medford Roseburg Eugene Oregon City Astoria and Bonneville during the tour. Mrs Cranston joined the trip.
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State Fish and Fame Commission
C. K. Cranston
Gibbon
Cranston
Wallowa
Gibbon Hatchery
Uta
Umatilla County
Ginley
Game Board
Klamath Falls
Sisson
California
Medford
Roseburg
Eugene
Oregon City
Astoria
Bonneville
Three Washington counties may yield prune crop value
Three Washington counties anticipate a prune harvest with potential earnings around 1,006,006 dollars. Farmers expect favorable yields, aided by weather and market demand, as reports project strong pricing and stability for the upcoming season.
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Washington
Diaz Leontzed in Capital of France on Visit
General Diaz and his wife were hosted at the Elysee by President Fallieres and later paid a return call. Senora Diaz and Mme Fallieres exchanged visits as Diaz received honors in Paris. Passengers on the German steamer Ypiranga recount Diaz’s frank talks on Mexico’s foes and his curiosity about Europe, especially France and Paris. Diaz recalled Napoleon III’s troops during the Maximilian campaign and noted French courtesy to him as prisoner.
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Paris
Pertitio Dlaxs
Mexico
President Fallieres
Elysee An
Senora Diaz
Mme. Fallieres
Fierman
Ypiranga
Diaz
Drax
Europe
France
Napoleon II
Maximilian
Burglars Enter Eugene Jewelry Store By Skylight
In Eugene Oregon on July 20 burglars lowered themselves through a skylight and stole five hundred dollars worth of jewelry from H. D. Smarts jewelry store before fleeing the scene.
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Eugene
Ore
H. D. Smarts
Brandeis to Aid in Fay Alaskan Investigation
Louis D. Brandeis of Boston will appear as special attorney to assist in the investigation of the Contailer Fay Alaskan case. The announcement was made in Washington on July 20.
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Brandeis
C. 5
Washington
Louis D. Brandple
Boston
Contralier
Newsy Notes of Pendleton and Nearby
Pendleton notes cover births and illnesses in local homes with Mrs Hher l L Hooyer welcoming a daughter at 301 Willow Street. A son Tephell Pever is listed as ill with typhoid fever in Walla Walla, while JFP Beck Wee won a rock and gravel contract for Main street bridge abutments at lower cost than competitors. A bicycle theft targets Gertrude Moule, with Major Lee Moorhouse reporting the loss. Obituary notes report the death of RP McBroom of Gurdane, with friends and relatives mourning. Fire precautions include extra hose and a cross-river cart during bridge construction. John Mather returns to Weston normal school duties after salary issues, having spent a year at Toppenish introducing manual training.
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Red
Jfp Beck Wee
Main Street
Coastr Bridge Company
John Mather
Weston Normal School
Salem
Mr Mather
Toppenish
Wash
Woman Drives Auto to Wenaha Springs Feat by Mrs Vincent
Mrs F W Vincent and Mrs Jesse Shultz drove an automobile to Wenaha Springs and back, a notable achievement as few women drivers tackle the mountain roads. The pair completed the Sunday trip with return yesterday despite the challenging route.
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Wennaha
F. W. Vincent
Wenaha Springs
Jesse Shultz
Wenaha
Whittes Joins Boise Team After Buckaroos Stint
Bill Whitten reports Whittes, once a Buckaroo, now plays for Boise. He left Baker after a strong offer to finish the season with Idaho’s team. Boise’s schedule runs to August 1 with eight road weeks ahead. Mrs Whitten visits relatives in Portland.
Labor shortages spark Ukiah job offer and bridge work
Chief of Police Guidance received a message from Pilot Rock in Ukiah seeking twenty five laborers for farm work and two dollars a day. Mayor Murphy told the council a temporary foot bridge near Walters Mill will support light wagon traffic during Main Street trestle construction, estimated at seventy five dollars. The Coast Bridge Company bill for the temporary bridge was approved.
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Ukiah
Pilot Bock
Hoy
Fyermerk
Walters’ Mill
Murphy
Walters
Coast Bridge Company
Main Street
Darktown Picnic Up the River Holiday Ride
A joyous scene unfolds as a large hayrick moves toward a riverbank home for the local colored community. The procession, aided by an electric clock, carries bundles and blankets filled with tempting viands including yellow fried chickens. The group sails several miles up the river for a festive outing themed around leisure and sociable abundance.
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Darktown
Plense
Old Offender in Jal Burglary Re-arrested After New Evidence
Amos Thompson, long cited in county crime records, was brought from Froenster and placed in Sheriff Taylor's custody. He faces burglary charges similar to those from months ago, when he was released due to insufficient evidence but now faces renewed evidence prompting re arrest.
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Amos Thompson
Froenster
Taylor
Thompson
Boone
Burglaries Link Man to Shop Theft in Freewater Case
A man was rearrested after allegedly burglarizing a Freewater store. The stolen clothing was traced to Ellensburg, Washington, where they were sold to a man named Robert Weltle. Authorities connected the suspect to the sale and recovered the items.
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Freewater
Ellensburg
Wash
Farber
Robert Weltle
Superintendent Wells Reports On Schools
Superintendent Wells delivers a detailed annual report covering teachers and pupils, schoolhouses, library holdings, and financials. It lists counts by gender, private schooling figures, eighth grade exam results, visits, salaries, and a comprehensive balance of receipts and disbursements for the year ending June 1911.
Round Up training sparks wide cowboy prep in Pendleton
Vancouver reports show Sam Marsh and rough riders warming up for Pendleton Round-Up with summer exhibitions. Marsh claims his outfit is among the best and says the shows cover expenses while sharpening for the fall big event.
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Vancouver
Sam Marsh
Rough Riders
Pendleton
Byary
Oregon
Mr. Marsh
Sheriff shoots Mexican man at New Pine Creek
In Lakeview Oregon on July 20 Deputy Sheriff Peter Follette fatally shot a Mexican named Martinus after a quarrel over a five cent cigar.
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Lakeview
Ore
Martinus
Peter Follette
New Pine Creek
Maneuvers of Pacific torpedo flotilla planned on Puget Sound
The Hast Oregonian reports extensive summer maneuvers of the Pacific torpedo flotilla on Puget Sound. The planned actions involve coordinated fleet drills, coastal patrols, and readiness exercises reflecting naval preparedness in the region.
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Pacific Torpedo Flotilla
Puget Sound
Council Warned of Water Shortage in Pendleton
Mayor Murphy warned Pendleton residents and council members about a severe water shortage after two hot days. He urged Water Committee Chairman John Dyer to fix a reported leak at the cemetery and conserve every gallon. The reservoir depth dropped to four feet, sparking widespread use and drastic cutoffs including street sprinklers and club grounds.
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Murphy
John Dyer
Pendleton
Meyer
City officials inspect cemetery leak with Councilman Dyer
The city collaborates on water conservation and Councilman Dyer joins a cemetery visit to review a reported leak and assess its impact.
Wisconsin Senator in Same Boat as Lorimer
Washington officials report the senate privileges and elections committee referred a five member sub committee to examine the Wisconsin election of United States Senator Stephenson. The Wisconsin legislature demands a probe into alleged money used in his election.
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Wisconsin
Lorimer
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
United States
Stephenson
Detectives Called Off in McManigal Trail Case
Los Angeles July 20 by order of District Attorney Fredericks all surveillance of Mrs Ortle McManigal has been halted after Judge Bordwell ruled she need not testify before the grand jury in the McNamaran case. Mrs McManigal remains in a chair bound with heart trouble and shows no improvement.
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Los Angeles
Fredericks
Ortle McManigal
Bordwell
McNamaran
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