Inland Empire Wheatgrowers' association forms in Umatilla County
The Inland Empire Wheatgrowers' association elects officers led by President William M. Scott and launches bylaws to promote farming interests. The group plans ongoing meetings, assesses dues, and appoints committees while pledging adherence to association decisions. A long roll of initial members is listed.
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Inland Empire Wheatrainers’ Association
William M. Scott
Helix
J. ©. Hales
Adame
W. H. McCormmich
Pendleton
George A. Hartman
J. Smith
H. J. Taylor
J. T. Liewallen
F. H. Richmond
A. Barrett
Howe
Inland Empire Wheatgrowers’ Association
Ihs
Frank H. Richmond
W. M. Scott
John N. Baker
Taylor
Carl Cuppers
L. BE. Penland
R. Raymon
George B. Peebler
Lars Hansen
J. R. Porter
J. J. Joy
W. H. Dale
B. L. McCrea
L. F. Anderson
J. B. Rinnel
W. HE. Pond
John Campbell
J. W. Myrick
A. N. D. Letsinger
Thomas Campbell
A. F P. Andall
BE. Reinhardt
M. M. Wyrick
W. R. Campbell
Charles McAlavy
W. J. Stockman
Farm Residence Burned Near City on Umatilla River
The new farm home of Martin Markeson five miles from the city burned Sunday morning. An infant asleep in a cradle in a bedroom narrowly escaped death after the cradle burned. The mother, in the kitchen, rescued the child as the upper story caught fire. No insurance existed and the family lost everything. Misfortune has plagued Markeson, who already suffered theft of a valuable team and flood losses of cattle and poultry.
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Martin Markeson
Umatilla
Marktseoy
Vaughan Returns After State Board Dental Exam
Dr. B A Vaughan, recently appointed to Portland for the state board of dental examiners, returned home after a longer session than usual due to many candidates seeking admission to practice. Twenty were admitted after last week’s proceedings.
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Portland
State Board of Dental Examiners
B. A. Vaughan
Board admits about twenty after examination, rejects many
Canta appeared and about 20 were admitted by the board. Those failing were often unable to prove required practice credentials under the law. Some had practiced for five years, yet could not show proof. All applicants must pass examination before admission.
Verdict for Baker County in bond case appeal
Baker County won a civil action against Huntington’s bondsmen for 10,000 plus interest dating from March 12, 1903, after a lengthy trial in Baker City. The jury verdict favors the county, with judgment taken by default against most bondmen. an appeal to the Oregon Supreme Court is planned on grounds the case should not have gone to a jury. The report also notes an estate of 14,714 left by Bishop Wistar Morris with real estate across Clatsop Benton and Multnomah counties.
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Swhbecqeent
Huntington
Wits
Ome Pondsman
Peale
Baker County
Raley
Harry A. Duffy
A. J. Brown
Jomen Fleetwood
J. W. Isentofer
J. F. Fyfer
D. Cartwright
Raker City
T. G. Greene
Portland
William Smith
Baker City
J. H. Raley
Supreme Court
Ellie
Wistar Morris
Clateap County
Benton
Multnomah
Four Arrestees Over Shootout Between Union Pickets and Nonunion Crew
In San Francisco on June 1, four men were arrested after a night of violence at Hunter’s Point involving the steam schooner National City and the steam schooner Brunwick. Captain Ellerton fired seven shots at union pickets. later, officers seized four suspects with rifles and revolvers, accused of firing on a launch carrying union men and injuring three. The arrestees, linked to the Curtin detective agency, claim orders came from owners to prevent entry of nonunion crews. The four face arraignment the following day.
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San Francisco
Ellerton
Brunwick
National City
Hunter's Point
George Hammer
Daniel Caphill
Arma
Lomorrow
Senators Attack Comptroller Over Insolvent Walsh Bank
In Washington on June 14 Senator Tillman assailed the comptroller of the currency for slow action in the Chicago National bank case. He said Walsh bank was hopelessly insolvent and that clearing house members knew it, alleging the comptroller allowed Walsh to absorb more than 14 million dollars after an initial 4 million, risking collapse. Also New York June 18 indictments of McAndrews McAndrews & Co and others for anti trust violations in selling Hhcortee Paste to tobacco manufacturers. Bond set at 5000 each. Grain inspection inquiry urged by McCumber in Senate. House adopted a jack type for pansina and included 25 million for canal work in the sundry civil appropriation bill of 95 million.
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Baltimore
New York
Northweet
Washington
Tillman
Comptroller
Currency
Senate Today
Chicago National Bank
Walsh Bank
Clearing House Committee
Walsh
McAndrews McAndrews
Forbes & Co
Karl Jungeblueth
John A. Young & Co
Howard Young
House
Re-Examination Underway for Eighth Grade Papers
In the county school superintendent's office the eighth grade examining board is rechecking exams from last week for those who failed. About ten took the test last week. Students who filled in only one or two subjects must re-examine those branches, while those failing more than two must retake the entire examination.
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Furl
Sheep Shipments From Baker City Livestock Leader
Baker City stockman G. L. Smith plans shipments of 2300 yearling sheep from Baker City to be camped on the ridge and shorn tomorrow before being sent to Montana. The announcement appears in the Baker City Herald.
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Baker City
G. & L. Smith
John Day Country
Baker Toay
City raid on Chinatown hop joint arrests two men
Last evening Chief Jackson with Officers Morrill and Lee raided a Chinatown hop joint. They arrested a white man and a Chinaman and removed all of the place’s belongings. The case will be heard in police court today.
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Ratta Baker City
Jackson
Morrill and
Lee
Chinatown
Baker City Herald
Committee meets in Washington AFL exec council in session
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor is in session in Washington on June 18. The item notes the active meeting of AFL leaders in the capital.
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Washington
Executive Council of the American Federaton of Labor
Botre National Bank Change In Ownership And Leadership
Volwe July 18 reports Botre National Bank stock sold except for Timothy Regan with price at $200 a share or $200000 for full capitalization. New directors include Frank F Coffin Thomas Davia J E Clinton Jr Thomas McMillan P Hurtt Edgar Wilson Leo F Falk. Sellers include H B Eastman BH M Eastman Alfred Bott W B Brice and related heir. Alfred Bott remains cashier as new management begins July 1. The bank, founded about 20 years ago, occupied the southeast corner of Seventh and Main building and has long been a prosperous state institution.
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Mesers
Seventh and Main
Alfred Boff
Saloonkeepers Barred From Sunday Forenoon Openings
Police investigated Sunday forenoon saloon openings after complaints of back door business. Idle Hour was found open and James Stewart the bartender serving beer before being interrupted. Indictment for violation of Sunday closing law will be pursued and stricter measures promised if compliance fails.
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Marshal Gurdane
Meeker
Mar
James Stewart
Barten
Stewart
Woolgrowers Displeased After Hal ley Sale Day
Woolgrowers at Halley report a poor sales day with only three clips sold totaling 226000 pounds at 22 and 21 16 cents. About 600000 pounds offered failed to sell while parties like John Skillern and Mr Van Sickiin sold portions at 221 and 1478 cents. Curran refused 2078 cents for 25000 pounds and Stockslager rejected 2044 percent for 90000 pounds. Prices and demand under question.
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Haltey
Halley
John Skillern
M. Harris
van Sickiin
Frank Johnson
Chadwick
Harris
John Curran
Stockslager
New York Life Adopted Charter for Mutualization
In New York on June 18 the stockholders approved an amended charter to mutualize the company Grover Cleveland attended as trustee and voted a majority of the stock, which is now held by Ryn in favor of mutualization.
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New York Life
New York
New York Life Today
Grover Cleveland
Ryn
Railroad Men to Hold Picnic at Meacham
The O R N employes plan their third annual picnic at Meacham around August 1 to benefit the Railway Home for Disabled and Aged Railroad Men at Highland Park Alabama. Proceeds from refreshments and activities go to support the home, with Father Coffin as mascot and fundraiser. Special excursion trains will operate from various points to Meacham.
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Meacham
Highland Park
United States
Coffin
Court Denies Motion for New Trial in Stone Forgery Case
The circuit court denied Oscar Stone's motion for a new trial after lengthy argument by J. P. Winters for Stone and District Attorney Phelps for the state. Judge Bills announced the ruling, and next Wednesday morning was set for Stone's sentencing.
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Circuit Court
Oscar Stone
J. P. Winters
Stone
Phelps
Bills
Meat Shop Change Hands on Alta Street
Augustave sells his Alta Street meat shop to a new company formed by T. J. Tweedy, Ross B. Carney, and L. B. Ramendell. The firm Carney Ramendel & Co. assumed operations today, continuing the local meat business in the city.
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Tweedy, Carney & Ramedell
Augustave
Alta Street
T. J. Tweedy
Ross B. Carney
L. B. Ramendell
Carney, Ramedel & Co
Quiet School Election At Courthouse Report
The annual school election at the courthouse has run since 1 PM with voting in the commissioners' room. Voters appeared to be tepid and only candidate J. V. Tallman is in sight, his election likely assured.
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Court House
J. V. Tallman
500 MURDERED AT BIALYSTOK AND RUSSIA SHADOWS
A distant dispatch reports 1500 killed in Bialystok with 299 Jews counted and warns of anti Jewish riots spreading across nearby towns. A German Jewish leader claims an organized anti semitic plan. Bryan faced police scrutiny in St Petersburg but was not molested. Wheat prices and local reunions are noted in brief, with the Rinehart family set to gather in Oregon.
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St. Petersburg
Bialystok
Berlin
Nathan
Association of German Jewa
Russia
Lislystok
Philharmonie Society Meeting Tonight At Christian Church
The Philharmonie Society, formed by Pendleton singers for entertainment and singing practice, will reconvene tonight at Christian Church after a weeks long suspension. All city singers are invited to attend. membership costs only for music provided to members.
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Philharmonie
Philharmonie Society
Christian Church
Pendleton
Pendleton Burns Bros. close city photography business
Pendleton Burns Bros decide to abandon their photographic shop in this city. Tomorrow morning Mr and Mrs Robert Burna will leave for Pullman Wa to open a new gallery.
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Pendleton
Burns Bros
Robert Burna
Pullman, Vaal
Penitentiary bound trio sent from North Fork robbery
Sheriff T. D. Taylor took Hall and Snyder to Salem for their three year sentences after a North Fork section house robbery. The men were recently convicted and await transfer to the penitentiary to begin their terms.
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T. D. Taylor
Salem
Hall and Snyder
North Fork
Police Court Sentences For Drunkenness In Morning Session
In police court this morning Sam Wallace and Trane Dumpierre each received a sentence of five dollars or three days for being drunk. A marriage license was issued to Henry H. Jones and Funnie FE Mounsey, both from this county. Charlestown, Mass. June 18. The anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill was celebrated today since the date fell on a Sunday.
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Sam Wallace
Trane Dumpierre
Henry H. Jones
Funnie FE
Mounsey
County
Bunker MW
Charlestown
Mass
Battle of
Bunker Hill
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Umatilla County
Wallit
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McCumber
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America
Bryan
Stockholm
Chicago
Rinehart
J. H. Rinehart
Summerville
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Gilliam County
Rinnehart
Oregon
W. J. Edwards
Louie and
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Mr. Edwards
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