Saloonmen Must Close Sundays as City Enforces Pact
City council last night renewed licenses but insisted saloons close Sunday forenoon to 1 PM. Mayor Fee cited police actions and a district attorney visit, warning noncompliance would hand the matter to state authorities to close the town. Thomas Murrell’s license renewal drew opposition over alleged illicit trade and city ordinances compliance. Licenses will be issued at monthstart. council to note applicant conduct in the interim.
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J. A. Ogg
Fee
Marshal Gurdane
Omehind
Thomas Murrell
Estes Divorce Suit Highlights Gambling as Occupation
Vanna Estes sues Williams G. Estes in Pendleton alleging a five year pattern of gambling as a profitable occupation. The couple wed in 1909 and have no children, though the plaintiff has a son by another relationship. Peter West represents the plaintiff, with papers filed this morning.
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Alleres
Pendleton
Vanna Estes
Williams G. Estes
Peter West
Gifts for June Weddings You May Be Invited
A local ad promotes a selection of wedding gifts for June ceremonies. It highlights Cut Gross and Ching items offering attractive value and artistic excellence, with a wide price range to fit any budget.
Divorce suit cites cruelty and hoarded funds
The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment by her former husband from marriage to suit, with him driving away their son and insulting both, long absences, and failure to provide necessities. She claims he earned $7000 from speculation, hoarded it, owns three lots, but furniture is her property, seeks title to the lots, accounting of funds, $50 attorney fees, and a protective order. Judge Fille issued the restraining order.
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Fstes
Fille
Goey Arrested Over Gambling Game at Alta Street Noodle Joint
Ung Goey, noted Chinese merchant, was arrested on a gambling charge after city officers, led by Night Officer Scheer, witnessed a game at a noodle shop on Alta Street. He pleaded guilty later, with Recorder FitzGerald imposing a $25 fine after C. H. Carter spoke for Goey.
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Scheer
Ung Goey
John McCourt
WI Mim Scheer
Alta Street
Allain
Goey
C. H Carter
FitzGerald
Fourth of July Seats and Licenses Voted
Licenses were voted to Rollins and Brown and to Oregon Wine and Liquor Co. James Shipp A J ee and T W Murrell. Turner Bros license transferred to W W Hoch. Fourth of July Committee approved sidewalk seats for merchants. A $75 warrant was issued to City Attorney John McCourt. City solicited actions to protect city property at Mal street bridge north end.
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Rollins & Brown
Oregon Wine & Liquor Company
James Shipp
A. J.ee
T. W. Murrell
Turner Bros
W. W. Hoch
John McCourt
Mal Street
W. Fmatlock
Repairs On R. R. & N. Track After Washout Near Bingham Springs
A large crew of trackmen and bridge carpenters works three miles east of Bingham Springs to repair a 100 foot washout. The site recalls the January 1908 fatal plunge of Engineer Patty and Fireman Milligan. Crews plan substantial track rebuild and possible creek channel change to prevent future flood damage.
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Bingham Springs
Patty
Milligan
Barber Wanted in Rabbitville Based on Morals and Skills
A notice quotes A Bennett in The Dalles Optimist seeking a barber for Rabbitville who can shave thoroughly yet leave no scars, avoid intoxication, maintain food morals, and ensure safety for townsfolk. It adds Idaho postoffice salaries: an increase of 22 points with four decreases. others stable.
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Rabbitville
Rabbittville
A. Bennett
Dalles
State of
Idaho
Joe Bennett Dead in Cell After Head Strikes Iron Door
Joe Bennett died after hitting his head on a cell door while serving a term for talking liquor on the reservation. He complained of tiredness shortly before the accident. no external/exhibited cause given. Bennett was a well known figure in local circles.
Major Edwards Investigates Death on Reservation
Major Edwards, an agent on the reservation, arrived in the city to probe the death of Joe Bennett. Authorities found two bottles of whiskey hidden in Bennett's sleeve, suspected to be smuggled by his wife during the afternoon.
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Major Edwards
Joe Bennett
Joe
Bennett
Bennett Wiese Found Dead In County Jail
Major Edward and District Attorney Phelps reported liquor cases linked to John Heathman and Frank Norrest involving Oregon Wine & Silver Co. Bennet's death in the Umatilla jail occurred after a fall causing brain concussion. Coroner Henderson deemed no inquest necessary. body moved to Rader undertaking parlors for burial. Joe Bennett, an Umatilla Indian, was known for a jovial disposition and for a prior jail term.
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Edward
Distriet
Phelps
Bennett
Frank Norrest
Waltter Todian
John Heathman
Oregon Wine & Silver Company
Norreset
Heathman
Honnet
Noreset
Istelet
Bennett Wiese
Joe Bennett
Umatilla
Funk
Henderson
Rader
Eadlane
Joe
Nature's Way Is Best in Chronic Disease Remedies
An ad extols Dr. Pierce's plan to restore health through nature and native medicinal roots. It touts Golden Medical Discovery with Black Cherry bark Queen's root Bloodroot and Stone Guk as a cure for bronchitis laryngitis chronic phlegm catarrh and related ailments. Also promotes Pleasant Pellets and a medical guidebook offered via mail order with a small payment.
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Pierce
Nature
Dr. Pierce
Ned
Nat Wen
Ad Pierce
Buffalo
Mttie
Pierco
Bid notices and court mention incomplete local items
Auction and public bid notices from Pilot Rock Oregon offer bids by June 28 1904 for Rice Creek bridge work with plans by Howard Swingle. exhibition at Pendleton offices. A court log mentions a jail visit and a potentially disputed death of an Indian named Bennett with misgivings about its cause.
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L. FE. Roy
Pilot Rock
Oregon
Riceh Creek
Pilot Tiock
Umatilla County
Howard & Swingle
Pliny
Dexpaly
Pendleton
Debate on DC street car policy and municipal ownership
Senator Pat tepon from Colorado urged municipal ownership of all public utilities during a street car policy debate in the District of Columbia. His vigorous speech linked transit to broader public control and future urban governance.
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Senate
District of Columbia
Pattepon
Colorado
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Guernsey
Mra. & T
Empire Tea & Crockery Co
E. Court Street
Pendleton Power Laundry
Fishman & Peters
Estes
Tailman & Co
Wello
Winslow Brothers Jewelers-Opti
Postoffice Block
Commerical National Bank
Ing Goey
John Heathiman Tisplicg Tod
Roosvelt’s
Boston
East Regonian
St. Anthony's Hospital
Teers
Rae Ask
Telephone
Max Baer
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