Mespli Fined for Liquor Traffic in Saloon Back Room
James Mespli proprietor of the Log Cabin in Kellogg Idaho was fined 30 in police court after testimony showed he and another man drank with Mia Bonifer a Kellogg visitor in a private room adjoining the saloon and selling liquor to an Indian woman. Bonifer testified she handed over 10 during the rear room encounter. Marscal Gurdane with deputies arrested Mespli and witnesses as back room evidence surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meepli
Meepli
Mia Bonifer
Kellogg
Idaho
Mespli
Marscal Gurdane
Sheer and Kearney
Mra Bonifer
Plea Not Guilty Over Liquor Ordinance Violation
Meapil pleaded not guilty but refused to testify in his own defense. The charge cites ordinance No 456 banning liquor service in private rooms or boxes adjoining saloons or restaurants. Penalties include up to 50 dollars fine or 26 days imprisonment, with fines doubled on a second offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mespli
Meapil
Forest officials seek harmony with key industries
Pendleton leaders and Oregon stockmen press for balanced forest reserve policy. Pinchot and Idaho forester Major Fenn discuss local interests, range distribution, and a permanent stockmen committee to liaise with forestry officials. Garfield to meet in Portland mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Department
Penileton
Pendleton
Pinchot
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Stoclanen
Woolgrowers’ Association
Frank Fenn
Idaho
Spokane
Coeur d'Alene
Helena
James R. Garfield
Interior
Garfield
Umatilla County
Wallowa Warden to Enforce Screen Law on Ditches
Fish and game warden Joe Clemens visited the county to press ditch owners to install screens on mini streams. He says authorities will strictly enforce the law, prosecuting open violations regardless of offender, noting most farmers have complied after notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Joe Clemens
Clemens
Wallowa
New Line to Yellowstone Opens Direct Scenic Route
Travelers to Yellowstone park will gain a new and direct line of approach as the Oregon Short Line extends from St. Anthony Idaho to the Madison river entry at the park’s southwest corner. Harriman engineers report the remaining 15 miles will see track laid this year, linking to the finished Yellowstone Park railroad at the Madison river entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
Madison River
Riis to Wed Again to Mary Phillips in New York
Jacob Riis will marry his stenographer Mary Phillips in New York City. Phillips, 26, has served as secretary and stenographer to Riis for several years. Riis’ first wife, who inspired many of his literary works, died two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Riis
Jacob Riles
Mary Phillips
New York City
Misa Phillipo
Rile
Lonergan Brown Wed in San Francisco May 12
Brown James C. Lonergan prominent buyer for the Frye Brown company and Miss Mary Brown of San Francisco were married in San Francisco on May 12. An announcement received by Judge Thomas Fite Gerald states the couple will be at home in Pendleton after July 1.
Divorce Granted in Rus sel V Milton Rumnell Case
Judge Bean yesterday granted a decree of divorce to Silva Jane Russ el from Milton Rumnell. Peter Weat served as plaintiff’s attorney. Mose Waller, longtime Portland police officer since 1889, died of cancer after an eight month illness at age 60.
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Granta
Bean
Silva Jane Russel
Milton Rumnell
Peter Weat
Plaintiff
Mose Waller
Portland Police
Release of Berry Under New Good Behavior Credit Law
R. E. Berry, jailed for forgery in 1902, became the first inmate to benefit from a retroactive good conduct credit law. Judge Galloway in Salem ruled the law applies to all penitentiary inmates, shortening Berry’s six year sentence and affecting about 12 convicts previously held. Superintendent James had resisted releasing Berry without court order amid questions of retroactivity.
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KR. EB. Berry
Galloway
R. E. Berry
Salem
Berry
James
Collision on O R and WN No 7 delays Spokane train
A collision occurred between O R and N Spokane trains No 7 and No 4 near Elberton after a switch error. Engineer Ed Roddy was injured, two passengers hurt, and two railway staff were treated at Colfax hospital. Meanwhile Mrs Elsie Richardson formerly Miss Elsie Beck died in Seattle hospital. Her body will be brought to Pendleton for burial via W and C R line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Turner
van Winston
No. 4
Colfax
Elsie Richardson
Elsie Beck
Seattle
B. F. Beck
Pendleton
Not a Custer Scout Charles Reynolds Denies Claim
Charles Reynolds of Freewater now jailed in Portland for the Hibbins killing denies being Custers scout at the Big Horn battle. Army officers familiar with the case confront him about his prior claim to be Charley Reynolds the Custer scout killed in the massacre.
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Custer
Charles Reynolds
Freewater
Portland
Hibbins
Walla Walla
Reynold
Custere
Battle of
Big Horn
Charley Reynolds
Rumler Is Vice Present At Oregon Funeral Directors Officer Election
At yesterday afternoon’s officer election in Portland by the Oregon Funeral Directors association M A Rader of this city was elected first vice president H N Wilking of Corvallis was chosen president W C A Pohl of Astoria secretary and C Dunning of Portland treasurer.
Death of Joseph Crone at Freewater
Joseph Crone, a 70 year old pioneer of Freewater, died yesterday at his home after a short illness from kidney trouble. An attack of hiccups beginning Saturday morning and lasting to Monday night hastened his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Crona
Freewater
Joseph Crone
Aisilinem
Canadian offer lifts Alberta farmer's land value
Arthur Rigby once farmed on the reservation and now stays in Claresholm, Canada. He reports the country appealing and notes he has received a $20 an acre higher offer than his purchase price. The Umatilla county colony there is thriving.
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Alberta
Arthur Rigby
Mr. Rigby
Claresholm
Canada
Umatilla County
Selkirk Norton Very Till In Portland After Surgery
Word reaches here that Selkirk Norton the late son of Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton lies critically ill in Portland following an operation for appendicitis he recently underwent.
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Selkirk Norton
Selkirk
Anna Selkirk Norton
Portland
Missing Springhill rancher James Carter sought with $6000 reward
James Carter a young wealthy rancher of Springhill Wyoming disappeared three months ago and is still missing. All likely theories to account for the disappearance have been abandoned. A total of $6000 reward is offered for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carter
Springhill
Wyo
Robinson Seeks Coal Yard Laborers on Main Street
A. W. Robinson, manager of the Oregon Lumber yard, toured Main Street seeking workers to unload a coal shipment. He found plenty of idle men yet none willing to shovel coal, as they preferred abstract labor. The day’s heat and a windstorm fragment damaged the Alexander department store prism glass, needing Portland-made replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Robinson
Oregon Lamber Yard
Robinson
Lumber Company
Main Street
Alexander Department Store
Portland
Progress of the Contest for a Lady Skater Prize
A Crank voting contest tracks candidate standings for a $25 skirt award. Names such as Clara Thompson Gladys Almond Pearl Hoch Freda Parke Mrs L H Kohn Elsie Matlock Stella Copeland and Genevieve Clark are listed with vote tallies and cryptic letters, showing rapid gains among several contenders.
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Clara Thompson
Gladys Almond
Freda Parke Osion
Kbl
L. H. Kohn
Elsie Matlock
Exer Mina
Fiose Bally
Genevieve Clark
Taalanrs
Stella Copeland
Ccsaen Oi
Dust storm and rain hit Pendleton last night
A dust storm swept Pendleton last evening followed by a shower. Residents reported reduced visibility and a brief lull after the gusts. No injuries or major damage were noted as streets began to clear once the rain began.
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Business
the Empire Tea Co
E. Court St
Economy
Mason Jets
E. Court &T
Empire Tea & Crockery Co
Bud Atkinson
Main and
Alta Sts
Tallman & Co
Patriotic Young America
Fraziers’ Book Store
Forester
Gifford Pinchot
Washington Division
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
C.E. Fink
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Z. Frowaflos
Pt Pinkham
Sonny Ss
Mra
Pinkham
Lamber Yard
East Oregonian
Alexander
Winslow Bros
Jewelers
Mens Shop
Max Baer
RT Tei RD
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