Irrigation Commissions to Meet After June Election
Washingtons irrigation commission invites Oregon to join a joint meeting with F H Newell en route to the Northwest. Newell shifts his travel to Yuma and Southern California with a tentative early summer joint session planned. An Astoria bear scare closes with a 200 pound black bear shot in city limits.
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Washington
Oregon
Newell
Northwest
Washington State Irrigation Commission
Oregon Commission
F. H. Newell
T. G. Halley
Yuma
Ariz
California
Mr. Newell
Astoria
Tennis Tournament Plans Set by City Tennis Club
Members of the Tennis Club will meet this evening at the Commercial Association rooms to discuss near future tournament plans. They consider prizes for singles and doubles winners and will organize round robin play with partners chosen by draw for doubles.
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Commercial Association
Witter
Snow Still Clings At Summit Of The Mountains
Crawford of Kamela reports heavy snow around the mountain summit, especially in timber and north slopes. Kamela residents use snow to freeze ice cream, weather remains cool, streams not swollen, foothill grass better than usual, cattle from Umatilla and Union counties grazing in the mountains.
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Crawford
Kamela
Umatilla
Union
State Board of Agriculture Meets in Portland June 14
W F Mallock reports the state board of agriculture will convene in Portland on June 14 to transact business including reviewing the racing list and arranging purses to attract Northwest horsemen. The Oregon Pioneer Association will hold its 32nd reunion in Portland on June 22 1904, with eligibility rules for descendants of Old Oregon residents and births prior to 1859.
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W. F. Mallock
State Board of Agriculture
Portland
Northwest
Oregon Pioneers
Oregon Pioneer Association
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
John Dickson Leaves for Portland Visit
John Dickson son of J Ro Dickson departs this morning for Portland to visit relatives and friends. He will later proceed to the coast for the summer season.
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John Dickson
J. Ro Dickson
Portland
Coast
Hartman Clarified Bond Debts In Umatilla County Gossip
Letters from T P Gilliland and H L Frazier rebut rumors about Judge Hartman and the Folsome treasurer matter. They confirm Hartman’s property was in his name and offered for settlement if needed, and note no notes were taken from Hartman. The letters defend Hartman against the Tribune’s accusations and reference county records and bondsmen.
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P. Gilliland
H. L. Frazier
Hartman
Folsome
Sage H. L. Frazier
Umatilla
Folcome
Indians Protest Sheep Driving Across Reservation
Indigenous residents protest sheepmen using reservation roads to move flocks across mountains. Officials hear that roads are the only feasible route, potentially prompting action if flocks roam beyond narrow passage. If flocks stay confined to critical paths, enforcement may be avoided.
Roads Are Longer In Baker County Says Democrat
The Baker City Democrat notes longer road distances as county roads are realigned to follow land section lines. In Powder River valley changes are frequent with trips to Haines taking longer than eight years ago, now about an hour and a half. Farmers face adapting to the new routes as road sections shift.
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Baker County
Baker City
Powder River Valley
Haines
Orpheus Company at Q Church in Pendleton
The Orpheus Company led by Bernard, the renowned Belgian violinist, appears tomorrow evening at the Q church. Musicians of notable ability join for a concert billed as a notable musical event, expected to attract lovers of music and featuring the Orpheus Company touring Pendleton.
City Concert Promises Splendid Organization
Readers are invited to attend a forthcoming concert praised nationwide for its excellent organization. The message urges participation and highlights widespread favorable press coverage.
Shaniko Wool Sale Prices Hit Higher Tones
Buyers explain extraordinary prices at Shaniko wool sales where 1,750,000 pounds were sold. Charles Brigham of Whitman Farnsworth Thayer bought about half, with the rest split among 16 other bidders. The day’s competition pushed values above prior sales, including a small lot of ultra fine wool at 10 cents per sack.
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Shaniko
Charles Brigham
Whitman, Farnsworth & Thayer
Boston
Brigham
U'Ren
Eureka Rain Needed as Drought Hits Wheat Belt
County Surveyor L W Loehr reports continuing drought along Snake River hurting crops especially spring wheat. Walla Walla Union notes some fields may be unsalvageable if dry weather persists though Tuesday rain aided yield. Eureka farmers regret not sowing more fall wheat due to soil fear, now proven unfounded by the season’s fall grain quality.
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Washington
L. W. Loehr
Snake River
Walla Walla
Eye Amputation After Barrow Tooth Injury
Elmer La Hue, a young farmer near Hoelix, underwent eye removal surgery after a red hot barrow tooth struck him while sharpening it at the forge. Brought to Pendleton for treatment, the injury caused damage behind the eyeball necessitating removal to save his life. He rests and is expected to recover unless complications arise.
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Elmer la Hue
Hoelix
Pendleton
Aged Man Dies. Louis Hunziker Notes California Death
Louis Hunziker received word that his father G Hunziker died at his Cloverdale California home yesterday at noon after a brief illness. Funeral held this afternoon. The 90 year old was in good health until shortly before death. Telegram did not state cause of death. The family had a visitor in Pendleton for a few days prior.
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Louis Hunziker
California
Cloverdale
Cal
G. Hunziker
Aleath
Mr. Hungiker
Fhovens
Anes Baer m& Visitor
Pendleton
Illness Of Arthur O'Brian In Pendleton Area
Arthur O'Brian son of Kt M O'Brian a well known Pendleton farmer has suffered a severe appendicitis attack for some time. He was at one point thought beyond recovery but this morning improved and is expected to recover.
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Milton
Oregon
G. A. Hartman
Pendleton
Tom Rourke
Arthur O'Brian
M O'Brian
John Doe Faces Fine After Noisy Saloon Incident
John Doe was arrested last night for causing a disturbance at a downtown saloon. He paid a $3 fines fee to avoid jail, but the sum was forgotten when he appeared in court this morning.
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John Doe
Hhe Ball
Woodmen Notice Unveiling Ceremony at Olney Cemetery
Pendleton Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World will hold unveiling ceremonies at Olney cemetery on Sunday June 6 1904 Members are asked to meet at the hall at 230 pm and depart at 3 pm sharp La Grande Camp and Circle will join Pendleton Camp for the event.
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Pendleton Camp No. 41
Olney Cemetery
la Grande Camp
Circle
Pendleton Camp
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Bank of Milton
H. IL. Frazier
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Eureka
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