Baseless attack on deputy game warden Nolf unfolds
Baker City column accuses Deputy Warden Joseph W Nolf of misrepresentation and interference in a Baker City matter. The piece details a Mint saloon incident involving a man claiming Umatilla county fish wardens authority and a Pinkerton reference to Tom Edwards, plus Judge Sam White’s claimed lack of jurisdiction. Nolf later confirmed full state authority and planned return to Baker City to pursue duties.
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Mim
Pendleton
Sam White
Nolf
Baker County
Baker City
Joseph W. Nolf
Tmintilla County
Mint
Cid
Umatilla County
Johns
Pentleton
Butter Creek
Umatilla
Pinkerton Variery
Tom Edwards
Mr. Nolf
Hot Lake
Baker
Trains to Condon July 1 on Arlington Branch Ready
The Condor Arlington branch of the R N will be completed and ready for traffic by July 1. All track work is in progress and leveling and shaping for regular trains are underway. About 1,000,000 bushels of wheat will be shipped this fall and wool shipments from Arlington are under way. land values in Arlington rise as the line nears completion.
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Arlington
Condor- Arlington
Arington
Reduced Sunday Admission at Fair Delays Gates Open
Mule Management keeps gates open Sundays and lowers admission to 26 cents due to light weekend turnout. Sunday hours run 1 to 11 pm, aiming to boost attendance. action follows complaints from working people of Portland and vicinity. Attendance averages 11,000 to 25,000 daily and rising. Also reported: Barhp it and Bone pleaded guilty in Seattle federal court to conspiracy to defraud timber lands. sentenced to pay fines and prison term. Washington officials name state highway commission members. first meeting set for Olympia next Wednesday Line 24.
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Portland
FL M. Barhpit
FL W. Bone
Seattle
Weldnessley
Qeullty
McNeil
Hattway Commission
Mead
Washington
John & McMmillan
Rock Harbor
Passive Savings Pitch From A Past Ad
An old advertisement extols a savings scheme offering four percent interest with semiannual compounding. It promises small weekly or monthly deposits, the return of principal over time, and a growing, effortless profit beyond the initial earnings. The tone is promotional and geared toward gradual wealth buildup.
County Wins Ten Thousand Bondage Case in Baker County
After months of litigation the Baker County circuit court verdict awarded the county the full $10,000 plus accrued interest against bondmen for losses tied to ex sheriff Huntington. The case, moved through appeals and venue changes, confirms the county’s claim that bondmen must reimburse for the shortage. Attorneys included Green, Lowell, Smith, and Olmstead. The report notes the decision may not fully cover losses. a related suit over warehouse fire damages at Barnhart station was underway with McCourt and Conners representing plaintiffs. Jury panel and witnesses listed.
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Baker County
A. H. Huntington
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Tr. G. Green
Halley & Lowell
William Smith
M. L. Olmstead
Manchester Insurantee Company
Virgil F. Moore
OBR
Barnhart Station
John McCourt
H. F. Conners
Carter, Raley & Raley
F. M. Oliver
Charles Semple
J. AH. Rist
H.L. Fragler
A. Henderson
H.T. HM
John Bryant
Plan to extend the Columbia Southern railroad moves forward
Oregon Development league reports revolutions passing this week. Harriman officials will spend two weeks examining the Shaniko to Bend route for an extension of the Columbia Southern. General Manager O'Brien supports extension to develop Oregon as Hartman officials study country conditions for possible early work. A survey trip by J B O'Brien, W W Catton, Boehlcke, and R B Miller will cover Shaniko to Bend with final decision expected after a thorough investigation within two weeks.
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Oregon Development League
Harriman
Columbia Southern
Shaniko
Bend
O'Briey
Oregon
Powile
Hartt Marines
Oregon Dilly Journal of
Harrimanihe
IWO
Cencerul
J, BP
O'Brien
W. W. Catton
Boehlcke
R. B. Miller
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Columbia
Shantie
Bond
Deschutes River
Crook County
Organize for Picnic Set by Pendleton Contractors
Pendleton lumber dealers and contractors to meet Tuesday evening June 20 to plan a city picnic under their auspices for July 4. A W Robinson backs the effort with wide support. nearly all local dealers and contractors favor the event and will discuss details at the gathering.
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Pendleton
A. W. Robinson
Meetings by Dr Tufts on Sunday in Oregon
Dr G T Tufts superintendent of the Oregon Anti Saloon league will speak at three city meetings Sunday. At 11 a m he speaks at the M E church at 2 p m at the M E South and at 7 30 p m at the First Christian church. All are invited to attend all three meetings.
Mining Exhibit Plans Highlight Oregon Section at Fair
Oregon Journal reports Sumpter mine operator H Y Hendrys will assist in completing a striking exhibit in the Oregon section of the mining building. A peristyle dome will crown the structure with an ornate ore display from the Tabor Fraction and other deposits, plus milling ore arranged at the base.
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Hendrys
Sumpter
Eaity
Busines
Oregon Dials Journal
Iin
Oregon
Fale
Exbibits and Notices From Umatilla County
Gras and Grain for Exbliic shows diverse crops from Umatilla County at Lewie and Clark fair. W H Tell reports barley spring sowth tall grasses alfalfa and clover proving local fertility. Exhibits will be labeled and sent to Portland. Rev M W Howard returns from Kahlotus district citing promising wheat on new land. Pendleton drays extend beyond county with North Yakima party in use. Frank Hartman alias Sear Faced Patterson faces nine years for burglary. Echo picnic planned June 21 abandoned due to lack of donations from merchants.
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Exbliic
W. H. Tell
Cabbage Hill
Umatilla County
Lewle and Clark
Umatillan County
Portland
Frank Hartman
Sear
Grind
Echo
Echo Aerfe
Will Visit in Nebraska and West
ER N Smith will leave tomorrow night for a month long visit to Seward Nebraska. He will visit his father in Montana. Mrs Smith and family are visiting Walla Walla and will stay there for some time. Forgers Coming West. Oregon banks have been told a large number of forgers are coming west to operate due to many strangers. Brought Ryan To Hospital. Dave Taylor mayor of Athena and father of Sheriff T D Taylor brought Mike Pigan injured on a wire fence near Athena to St. Athan Hospital. Heavy Traffic to the West. No 3 northbound and No 1 morning trains carried heavy freight bound for Portland.
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Nebraska
N. Smith
Seward
Neb
Montana
Oregon
Ryan
Dave Taylor
Athena
T. D. Taylor
Mike Pigan
St. Anthomus Hopital
Portland
Trout of Faith Ward lands large specimens in Crate River
Faith Ward exhibited several trout today, each over sixteen inches, caught in the Crate River above Hingham Speilige. The sizable haul highlighted the region’s fishing bounty and drew attention from local onlookers.
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Faith Ward
Crate River
Hingham Speilige
Independence Day Celebration Draws 1600 Attendees
A Independence event drew over 1600 participants from Independence and Millebora. The day included local remarks and community recognition as residents gathered to honor the occasion.
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Independence
Millebora
Before the 10 to 0 Game Manager Cooley Threatens Opponents
Roy Alexander records Cooley saying he will wipe those fellows off the earth before the game. Pomeroy Washington plans to build an annex to the central school building at a cost of 600 dollars.
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Cooley
Roy Alexander
Pomeroy, Wash
Favorite Girl Candidates Lead In State Contests
Tennie Dykes of the Milton postoffice heads Williamson county in the Spokesman-Review Lewin and Clark excursion voting contest while Olive Crawford of Kamala leads in Union county in the same contest. Both are noted winners as the race nears close.
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Tennie Dykes
Milton Postoffice
Wmpatilian
Spokesman-Review Lewin and Clark Folr
Mins Olive Crawford
Kamala
Union County
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Tallman @ Co
Condon
Commercial Nat’] Bank
Baker County Ilan
Court of
Aguina
Kahloons
M. W. Howard
Washtuena
Kahlotus
Penuleton
HLM. Sloan
Yakima
Aime
Stetter
C.F. Colesworthy
Auta Street
Boston
Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s
Malm Street
Conrad Platsoeder
Sullivan & Bonidl's
Pendleton Meat CO
Conrad Platzoeder
Main Street
Robinson
The
Staff of Life
the Model Bakery CO
Rio
Model Bakery Co
Riemann & Libre
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