Oregon commission questioned as rate ruling sparks debate
The Oregon railroad commission faces scrutiny after ordering Eastern Oregon Cooperative Telephone of Union County to double rates at the request of a competitor, Home Independent Telephone. Critics label the move indefensible, arguing it harms customers paying $1 and burdens the cooperative with forced rate hikes, prompting questions about fairness and regulatory aims. The piece also touches on immigration housing concerns, Huerta recognition debates, and pending water system improvements in Pendleton.
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Ephone
Eastern Oregon Co-operative Telephone Co
Union County
Home Independent Telephone Company
Wee
Co-Operative Company
Co-Operative Telephone Company
Commission
Eastern Oregon
George W. Perkins
Oregon Railroad Commission
Arma
Panama Canal
Tacoma
Charles W. Blanpled
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Inquest Probes Into Tragedy At Willamette Drowning
Portland July 24 Following the arrival of Mrs. Fannie Lee, mother of Rita and Carrie Lee, plans for an inquest began into their drowning in the Willamette river. C A Lee led the search with volunteers, asking witnesses about intoxication, canoe capacity, and potential struggles during the fatal outing. Witnesses include Oaks pavilion staff and boatmen who aided in the recovery.
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Portland
Ore
Pendleton
Fannie Lee
Rita
Carrie Lee
Willamette River
Huy Lee
Oaks Pavilion
C. A. Lee
Hergt and
Mitchell
A. Mitchell
Lew
Ed Ryan
Ray Jamieson
BR. FE. Humphrey
Harold Humphrey
Ryan
Jamieson
Lee
Humphreys
Rita Lee
Skilful Bat Team Finishes Season Free From Debts
A mention of a skilled bat team finishing the season without debt while securing full quotes of won cement to its credit, as noted in the fragmented report. The text emphasizes financial clarity and credit standing for the team.
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Ebt
Ile Credit
Stifling Heat Sweeps Without Grain Aid Field Finas
Heat swept the fields yesterday with no grain assistance or field funding aid noted. The brief report mentions extreme temperatures stressing crops and laborers, highlighting the lack of subsidy or relief measures. Local officials urged caution for workers and residents during the heat spell.
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Oregon
5 East Orngonian Publishing CO
Daily East Oregonian Ie
Bulelman News Co
Washingtontreet
Imperial Hotel News
Westington
Fourteenth Street
Dally
Mall
Seers
Lge
Carrier
Wall
Meil
Elixe
Cool
Clark McAdams
St. Louis
Post Pespateh
Railroad Tribune
Commission E
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Tel
Ers
The
Christian Protective Science Monitor
Huerta
Tion
Merlo City
Oregonian
New York
Madero
Mexico
Seon Pendleton
Alexander Dept
S & H Trading Stamps
Patal
Acci
Dent
Bundy's Landing
Trol
North Beach
Columbia
Gnang
T. J. Potter
Hassalo
Gooil
T. F O'Brien
Want
Qredonan
John E. Drew
Ernie Didier
Popu
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St. George Hotel
Orpheum Theatre
J.P. Medernach
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