Betts Wins Levee Contract With Fast Finish by Nov 15
Newport Land & Construction and W C Betts bid to extend and repair the levee with Betts the lowest offer at 32 cents per cable yard for embankment and 99 cents for riprap. Betts must complete by November 15 under city supervision by Young & Kelsay, with work starting around July 5 and about $20,000 in the next months.
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Betts
Ww. C. Betts
W. C. Betts
N. C. Richards
W. F. Matlock
Main Street
Towit
Matlock Island
Young & Kelsay
Cold onset warning urges prompt action and treatment
The message stresses acting immediately when cold symptoms begin to prevent deeper illness. Delaying for hours can prolong suffering and complicate recovery. Take early steps to limit duration and severity.
Sunset magazine publicity team visits local paper reps
A party of seven Sunset representatives visited yesterday accompanying the subscription department and assisting in distributing development literature. The group included Mr. and Mrs. F. M. O'Mears, James A. Murphy, Neal Sandel, Charles Gates, J. Hildebun, and Ed Wilbur, who departed for Walla Walla last evening.
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The
Sunset
F. M.O' Mears
James A. Murphy
Neal Sandel
Charles Gates
J. Hildebun
Ed Wilbur
Walla Walla
Crop outlook data gathered by A F Hitt travels to Idaho
A F Hitt, a special field agent for the bureau of statistics in the department of agriculture, spent a short time last evening in the city gathering data on the current crop outlook and departed on the evening train to southern Idaho.
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A. F. Hitt
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Idaho
Temperance Convention Leaders Plan Illinois Dry Territory Push
At a Paris Illinois state convention temperance adherents plan expansion of dry territory and outline follow ups to spring local option wins. Many notable temperance workers will speak on the program and future efforts.
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Tllinois
Paris
Montgomery Sues Sigman Over $500 Loan Claim
Mrs Moble Montgomery sues Al Sigman to recover 500 dollars alleging a loan made March 15 1908. J T Hinkle attorney for the plaintiff.
Pendletonians Send Cards From Alaska Trip
Cards arrive from Pendletonian group members touring Alaska. The party was in Ketchikan on June 20 during the visit.
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Pendletonians
Ketchikan
Alaska
Grocer Refunds Tea Money After Customer Complaint
A grocer returned the money to a customer after a dispute over a tea purchase. The case notes unclear names and dates but shows the vendor reimbursed the customer in full.
Seattle to Host Bold Showdown with Gotch Contender
Dr B F Roller of Seattle, a husky surgeon and amateur wrestler turned pro, challenges world champion Gotch for the title on July 1. Local interest surges as citizens flock to secure seats to witness the big affair next week, promising a wonderful match.
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Dr. Roller
Gotch
B. F. Roller
Seattle
Roller
Note Case Continued In Nolte Trial After Delayed Session
After four to five hours of testimony the Nolte case was postponed until tomorrow. Officials including the clerk deputy clerk and sheriff testified yesterday. District Attorney Phelps will call Clark Nelson former deputy clerk Judge Gilliland and possibly others. The case will then be argued and submitted to Judge Bean.
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Phelps
Clark Nelson
Gilliland
Bean
Humane Cattle Killing: New Substitution Device Described
Consul Maxwell Blake reports a new humane slaughter device being introduced at the Dunfermline slaughterhouse. The one foot weapon has a rifled barrel and bell shaped muzzle aimed to sever the bullock’s spinal cord with a precise tap of a mallet. Proper placement ensures swift death. misplacement prolongs it but no path to the animal occurs.
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Maxwell Blake
Dunfermline
Corn as the crop studied behind the wind-break trial
Corn will be the focus of a wind-break study overseen by a Washington forest service expert with state experiment stations reading instruments weekly. Three to four forest service staff will assist, observing effects on corn under heat, wind, shade, and frost. Measurements will compare sheltered fields to unsheltered ones, with results published next year.
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Forest Service
Washington
Five days until Cherry fair opens with many exhibits
The Dalles Chronicle reports the Cherry fair approaches its opening with extensive preparations. Secretary Patterson hires extra staff, Maude Koontz assists with literature mailing, and the market day feature is anticipated by farmers and merchants. A parade with autos and floats is planned as a top attraction, plus prizes for best dressed boys representing local businesses or characters.
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Flr
Patterson
Maude Koontz
Dalles Chronicle
Vermont Democrats Open State Convention Sees Split Sentiment
Vermont June 26 The Democratic state convention opened with no clear sentiment on a large slate of nominees. William Jennings Bryan has a strong following among delegates as the session begins in Burlington.
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Burington
Bryan
Auto Road To Wenaha Springs Opens For Auto Travel
J A Borle new proprietor of Blue Mountain resort Wenaha Springs announced a bridge will be built at Thorne Hollow to connect this city and Walla Walla for auto access. A crew under Borle will start work immediately. Meacham Creek bridge also under construction as preparations for summer business continue.
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Walla Willa
Wenaha Springs
J. A. Borle
Blue Mountain Resort
Horie
McFatride
Meacham Creek
Wenaha
Walla Walla
Thorn Hollow
Bingham Springs
Borle
Paroled forger Mettie with two year sentence
Louis P. Mettie a youthful check forger was paroled by Judge Bean after pleading guilty. He received a two year sentence in the penitentiary but parole allows freedom during good behavior. If trouble arises he must serve the full term. He was under 15 and arrested in La Grande after forging several checks at the First National Bank and passing them locally.
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Louis P. Mettie
First National Bank
Michigan
la Grande
Judge George H Williams Travels Home on Train No 1
George Tl Williams once U S attorney general and Oregon delegation head at the Republican National Convention rode train No 1 today through here en route from Chicago. Despite his years he remains hale and chatted with friends on the depot platform before leaping to the buffet car as the call to all aboard sounded.
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George H. Williams
United States
Oregon
Chicago
Judge Williams
Long Auto Trip Passes Through with Williams Party
A five member Williams family party traveling from Berkeley California to Pomery Washington was en route yesterday when their auto broke down near the city. The breakdown required towing the vehicle into town and repairs were needed, keeping the travellers temporarily held there.
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Berkeley
California
Pomeroy
Wash
J. M. Williams
Williams
Eighth grade diplomas issued to Echo pupils
The Echo public schools announced that the entire eighth grade class passed the examination. On Tuesday the diplomas were awarded to Joseph Cunha Jr, Miss Elza Kennison, Miss Emma Soulak, Ortin Mudge, and Owen McLaughlin. The exam was held about a month ago and the board has just finished its work.
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Echo Public Schools
Joseph Cunha, Jr
Elza Kennison
Emma Soulak
Ortin Mudge
Owen McLaughlin
Ferguson St Dennis Case Heads to Circuit Trial
In circuit court today a jury trial is in progress over the Ferguson St Dennis case. The plaintiff seeks to recover $500 allegedly due from the defendant on a contract.
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Ferguson -St. Dennis
Cirrcuit Court
Ferguson-St. Dennis
Senator Levi Ankeny Visits Bank President in Walla Walla
Senator Levi Ankeny, visiting from his home in Walla Walla, called on the First National Bank where he serves as president. The visit occurred today at the bank, a local business note.
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Senator Ankeny
Levi Ankeny
Walla Walla
First National Bank
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