Pen Pendleton Enacts Liquor Sale Ban For Drug Stores
A new Pendleton ordinance restricts drugstores from selling alcoholic liquor except by prescription with a single sale allowed per prescription. Penalties range from 10 to 100 dollars fine or five to forty days in jail. The council passed the measure unanimously, making it law despite saloon owners alleging disrupted business. The issue spurred new city hall plans and other council actions.
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Pendleton
Murphy
Messrs
Etrobie
Montgomery
Mumm
Wreck at Pilot Rock Junction Under Investigation Findings
A Pendleton citizens’ committee and Oregon-Short Line officials examined the Filet Rock junction wreck. They found the engine in good condition and track sound. the derailment likely stemmed from excessive speed and a wheel lurch on a 10 degree curve, while the switch at Pilot Rock Junction triggered further wheels to depart the rail.
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Kalb m A&a
Clidgens of
Pendleton
Robert Forster
W. L. Thompson
Bert Huffman
Filet Rock Junction
D. W. Campbell
William Bollows
J. F. Graham
J. T. Langley
H. Jurgens
Dowell
Concensus
Pilot Rock Junction
Mark to Jackson and Madison to Washington and Raley
Read as a street path or transfer list showing movements from Mark to Jackson Madison from Washington to Raley and Perking avenue from Mark to Wilson, indicating a sequence of addresses and directional changes.
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Mark
Jackson
Madison
Washington
Raley
Perking Avenue
Wilson
French Bark Edouard De Taille Reports Du Baty Party Near Island
Captain Lechwein of the French bark Edouard De Taille reached Portland this morning from Europe and passed the exploring schooner J. B. Charot with the French Antarctic exploring party led by Ralter Du Baty. The party was preparing to land at Kerguelen Island to hunt for big game.
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Paes du Baty
Portland
Lechwein
Edouard de Taille
Europe
J. B. Charot
Ralter du Baty
du Baty
Kerguelen Island
Dissolution of Lobos Square camp ends cosmopolitan era
San Francisco reports the final dissolution of Lobos Square camp the last of the original 12 refugee camps in the city. Once housing about 3600 residents the camp was a rare mosaic of nationalities with nearly every country represented in a single area.
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San Francisco
Mar
Lobos Square
Nineteen Hour Telegraph Operators On O R & N Expanded
The nine hour day for telegraph operators is in force on the Oregon, Pacific Northwest line. J T L Whitney of Portland begins under the new federal law with a 6 pm to 10 am shift. Alfred Noth and R L Jackson retain core posts. About 20 extra operators will be hired between Umatilla and Huntington with at least one per listed town. The wage bill will rise about 1500 dollars monthly.
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J. TL. Whitney
Portland
Ponston
Alfred Noth
R.L. Jackson
Umatilla
Huntington
Echo
Pendleton
Bingham Springs
Duncan
Huron
Meacham
Kamera
Hilgard
Union
Telecasct
North Powder
Haker City
Pleasant Valley
Durkee
la Grande
War Between Japan and China Looms in Early Clashes
London and Washington reports from March 5 indicate rising fear of imminent war between Japan and China. The seizure of a Japanese steamer, aggressive naval displays, and rapid mobilizations near Osaka spark diplomatic turmoil and potential shifts in British and American positions over Manchuria and Asian influence. Experts note Japan may strike as tensions surge and China resists, with international powers watching closely.
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Japan
Manchuria
England
Far East
United States
Sixteen Entrapped in English Colliery Fire Fears Fatality
Birmingham reports a colliery disaster at Hamstead where sixteen miners are trapped after a fire. Rescuers cannot reach them and a death toll is feared as efforts continue to fight the blaze.
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Birmingham
Eng
Sixtech
Hamstead
Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate to Half Percent
In London on March, Bank of England directors reduced the minimum rate of discount to 0.5 percent. The prior rate, in force since January 1, stood at 4 percent, signaling a belief that U S financial affairs have returned to normal and extraordinary demands are unlikely next month.
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London
Mar
England
United States
Bank of England
Chinese Government Accepts Release of Steamer Tatsu Maru
Tokio March 5. The Japanese government was notified that China would interpose no further objections to the release of the steamer Tatsu Maru. The incident ends with a settlement allowing the vessel to depart without further delay.
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Tokio
Budget Passes Both Houses With No Major Changes
The budget cleared both houses today without significant amendments. Major appropriations remained intact as lawmakers completed action on the measure.
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Tokio
Mar
Rail Upgrade Promises Top Northwest Mountain Track
O R and N plans spring work to replace 85 pound rails with 90 pound steel from Meacham to Hilgard and Huron with 12 to 15 miles of 90 pound rail plus extra rock ballast. Officials expect the Blue Mountain line to become best in the northwest once completed, boosting the mountain roadbed and reliability.
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Blue Mountains
Meacham
Hilgard
Huron
John McCourt Named for United States District Attorney
John McCourt of Pendleton has been selected by the Oregon delegation for recommendation as United States district attorney for Oregon. Though not seeking the post, he indicated willingness to serve if recommended. The president is expected to appoint promptly, likely requiring McCourt to move to Portland.
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Oregonian
Washington
John McCourt
Oregon
United States
District of Oregon
East Oregonian
McCourt
Himeself
Interscholastic track meet and declamation dates set
Walla Walla announces the eighth annual Interscholastic track meet and declamation contest for April 30 and May 1. Leading high schools from Oregon Washington and Idaho are invited to send six contestants. Whitman college pays rail fare and provides entertainment. Railroads grant one and one third open fare for round trip. Large attendance expected. sole chance for Idaho and Oregon students to compete with Washington peers.
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Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Diver escapes ibalone trap after 3 minute struggle
Avalon California March 6 Edward Robe a professional diver fought to free his hand crushed by a living ibalone clinging to rock at the bay bottom. Spectators 20 feet above watched as Robe broke the rock to free his hand and surface with two fingers at risk of amputation.
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Avalon
Cal
Edward Robe
Robe
Cleveland Fire Disaster Hinted as Fire Bug Act
Dr Williams testified he was first at the Collinwood school aftermath and believed a fire bug likely caused the catastrophe. He noted the fire could have resulted from crossed electric wires. Janitor Horter, who saw one child die and lost two, fainted on the stand during questioning.
Free Love Colony Abandoned Fades in Skagit County
A receiver disposes of realty and property as the Free Love colony founded by Alexander Horr in Skagit county ends its anarchistic project. The group attracted radicals globally before dissolution on March 4 in Seattle.
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Seattle
Wash
Freeland Colony
Skagit County
Alexander Horr
Mothers Lose Minds at Fire Scene in Stricken City
Chaos erupts as 162 mangled bodies are recovered from the schoolhouse blaze. Parents identify 110 victims as officials pledge funds for funerals Friday. Morgue scenes are pitiful with mothers fainting and collapsing.
Fire Bug Suspected in Collinwood School Disaster
In Cleveland the inquest into the Collinwood school tragedy heard Dr Williams testify he was first at the scene and believes the blaze resulted from a fire bug. Witnesses suggested crossed electric wires as another possible cause while janitor Herter, who lost two children, fainted on the stand.
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Cleveland, Mar
Collinwood School
Willams
Herter
Collinwood Fire Toll Escalates With 162 Dead
Cleveland reports a devastating Collinwood rail yard disaster where 162 bodies have been recovered and 110 identified. The town mourns as families queue for morgue access and funds are raised for funerals. A mother who lost two daughters suffered a breakdown and a woman attempted suicide. The death toll may rise with ongoing identification efforts.
Precautions Taken After Diphtheria Outbreak At Hawthorne School
Hawthorne school resumed classes after four vacates to fumigate rooms where diphtheria patient from the Htthe Manker family attended. No additional cases have appeared and officials expect a short-lived epidemic. Several scarlet fever cases reported at the recorder's office linked to Field school. two late Cook family girls at 301 Johnson street and Leonore Temple at 216 South Main cited by Dr. I A Temple as possibly from Field school, but all cases mild with no further spread and schooling continues.
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Hawthorne
Htthe Manker
the Hawthorne
Recorder’s
Cook
Johnson Street
I. A. Temple
Leonore Temple
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Brewery—Cemetery Committee
Tutailla
Clark
Figs- Thompson
Ash Street
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Alte
Garfield Street
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China
Osaka Arsenal
Maelf
Ican
Foreign Office
Yellow Empire
Horace E. Edwards
Pekin
United Press
Germany
Manchuvria
O. R. & N. Plans
John Wpcourt
Walla Walla
Williams
Horter
Wand
L. L. Watson
Calif
Free Love Colony
Cleveland
Collinwood
Lake Shore
Gould
Burke
Collinwood Chamber of Commerce
Momber
Bertha Robinson Jit
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