That Electric Franchise Debated by County Officials
Romo returned to Walla Walla after days in Pendleton, Dayton, and nearby counties as the Washington Oregon Electric Railway Light and Power Company seeks a 50 year franchise. Commissioners postponed action until July term to study impacts and costs. The firm promises cheaper lighting and power for towns, alongside car service. A separate note reports Dr. MecCalla describing a local fever disease as distinct from Montana's and not typically fatal.
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Frank T. Romo
Walla Walla
Washington & Oregon Electric Railway, Light and Power Company
Romo
Court House
Hartman
Electric
Pendleton
Dayton
Columbia
MecCalla
Montana
Idaho
Spotted fever debate in western states
A Missoula dispatch reports Dr. William D. Chowning's tick bite theory for the spotted fever killing about 12 in Bit ter Root Valley this spring. Boise physician Dr. L P McCalla doubts the conclusion noting early cases and lack of documented insect exposure.
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Missoula
Montana
William D. Chowning
University of Montana
State Board of Health
Chowning
L. P. McCalla
Boise
Idaho
Zeigler Replies to Attack Offers $500 a Side Series
Charles W Ziegler defends his team against accusations of dirty play and proposes a three game series with Athena at Walla Walla for $500 per side, with a $1000 winner take all and an impartial umpire. He calls on Doc Osborn to arrange the games before Athena disbands in July.
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Athena
Doc Osborn
Athena Boys
Walla Walla
Doc
Charles W. Ziegler
Pendleton Citizens Praise Perfect Hot Air Blast Furnace
A testimonial from Pendleton business figures led by W G McPherson of Portland Oregon praising the Perfect Hot Air Blast Furnace. They report it cokes the coal and burns the coke with no clinkers and only fine ashes after continuous burning, calling the results economy and surprising.
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Pendleton
W. G. McPherson
Portland
Oregon
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