Trustees Vote for Endowment and Junior College Plan
Pendleton trustees discussed boosting the Greater Academy with a $166,000 endowment to fund a junior college and possible normal training. They sought a financial agent, considering Rev Knight, and weighed state normal school status and needing a suitable campus program for Eastern Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Academy
Bleakney
W. L. van Nuys
C. J. Smith
J. W. Tallman
Lot Livermore
G. M. Rice
Rey. W. L. van Nuys
W. H. Bleakney
Oregon
Umatilla
Hut
Knight
Fragmentary note on lowes and opportunities
Fragmentary OCR text mentions seven lowers and a comparison to twenty five. It hints at differences and a belief about unpira opportunities, but the readable content is highly incomplete and unclear about any concrete event, person, place, or date. The piece lacks a coherent report or identifiable entities.
Butcher Rescues Injured Man After Wreck Near Filr Oaks
In Sacramento a butcher named Frank Sadie was knocked twenty feet by a truck from the Southern Pacific near Filr Oaks. Miss Elizabeth Blee Arnold, a nurse from Los Angeles riding with him, tore her underskirt to bandage the injured man and, according to doctors, saved his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Mar
Frank Sadie
Southern Pacific Company
Filr Oaks
Elizabeth Blee Arnold
Los Angeles
Chamberlain Sworn In as Oregon Senator in 61st Congress
George Eb Chamberlain of Oregon took the oath as United States Senator in Washington with Senate President Sherman presiding. The session opened with cabinet confirmations and Taft consulting Ways and Means members on a special session appropriation. Chamberlain entered with Senator Bourne. oath taken with Senator Booth of Maryland. notable spectators included Ralph Williams of Oregon and several progressive senators welcoming him.
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George EB
Chamberlain
United States
Oregon
Washington, D. C
Senate
Sherman
Senator Chamberlain
Taft
House
Bourne
Booth
Maryland
Ralph Williams
Fulton
Wiliams
la Follette
Borah
Dixon
Burkett
Cummins
Bristow
Marathon contest headlines New York race night
Mathew Maloney, a New York amateur runner, meets Irish champion Patrick White in a 26 mile 385 yard marathon at the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory tonight for a $2,000 purse. A professional 5 mile race for $1,490 also features on the program as Maloney steps into professionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mar
Mathew Maloney
Patrick White
Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory
Maloney
Resigns Rather Than Prosecute Over Panama Canal Libel Case
United States District Attorney Joseph B. Keeling resigned to Attorney General Wickersham rather than prosecute the proprietors of the Indianapolis News for an alleged libel tied to the Panama canal purchase. He said he disagreed with dragging defendants to Washington to be tried when Indiana courts have proper law.
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Washington
Indianapolis News
United States
Joseph BR. Keeling
Wickersham
Indiana
Taft Settles Into Harness and Cabinet Moves
President Taft drafts a Senate list for confirmation including Knox, McVeagh, Dickinson, Meyer, Wickersham, Nagel, Hitchcock, Wilson, Ballinger. He nominates Loeb as New York port collector and weighs Strauss for Japan ambassadorship. Tremont Newberry may be Italy envoy but reportedly declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
White House
Senate
Philander C. Knox
Franklin McVeagh
the Treasury
Jacob M. Dickinson
George von Lengerke Meyer
Navy
George W. Wickersham
Charles Nagel
Commerce and Labor
Frank
Thodvevelt
Cabiinet
Japan
Straues
Turkey
Cleveland
Tremont
Newberry
Italy
Lioyd Griscom
Roosevelt Homecoming Quiet Return From White House
President Roosevelt and wife arrived at Sagamore Hill at 2 15 AM and greeted the family and servants. He said he would get a corking rest and travel from Washington was by ordinary Pullman with no attendants. The scene drew comment on the simplicity after a high office era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Washington
New York
Douglas Robinson
Woman Whips Oklahoma Pastor in Public Scolding
Widow Mia Le J Chariton of Coweta Oklahoma says pastor James P. B. Paden of the Baptist Church defamed her reputation. She attacked him with a buggy whip in front of the congregation, breaking it in two. Paden was rescued and obtained a warrant for her arrest.
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Oklahoma
Coweta
Okla
Mar
Mia
le J
Chariton
James PB
Peden
Bupiet
Bone
Paden
Aeeallaint
Notarial commissions issued to several Oregon residents
Salem Oregon reports that notarial commissions have been issued to Paul S. Dick of Portland Edwin Mays of Pian igan Herbert Marx Chester Murphy and W L Page of Portland C Phelpe Pratt Union L BR Reeder of Portland PF Hill of St Johns Bock ey North Bend C Tk Saranel Milton and Frank Smith of Elgin
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Salem
Paul S. Dick
Portland
Edwin Mays
Pianigan
Herbert Marx
Chester Murphy
W. L. Page
Phelpe Pratt
Union
Reeder
PF. Hill
St. Johns
Bockey
North Bend
Tk. Saranel
Milton
Frank &. Smith
Elgin
Agricultural Importance in the United States Count
A note reports there are 2800 countrie of agricultural importance in the United States. It highlights regional roles and potential implications for farming sectors and policy focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stanfield to get paved streets and brick business blocks
The town of Stanfield will receive paved streets early on with concrete walks in the business area and a new fire station announced. Preparations for construction are under way with Engineer Lilley on the ground soon. Two years ago the Furnish project cleared Pagebrush land and started cultivation expanding to about 2000 acres with fences rising along the Umatilla river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfield
T Je
Otreet
Lilley
James Kyle
Page Company
Umatilla
Special phonograph sent to Roosevelt in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Connecticut March reports a specially constructed phonograph named Huminus will be delivered to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. The device, built by a local firm, is designed to record animal sounds and ambient noises from Africa. It is portable for use by a hunting party in the wilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Roosevelt
Oveter Bay
Africa
Bodies of two frozen miners found near Barkerville
Word reached here that R. R. Peden of Ashcroft reported the discovery of two men frozen to death on the MoeTeod river about 60 miles from Barkerville in the Cariboo country. They are believed to be Charles Baker and James McCurdye, who left Barkerville seven weeks ago bound for a mining camp.
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Vancouver
Blcl
R. R. Peden
Ashcroft
MoeTeod
Barkerville
Carltoo
Charles Baker
James McCurdye
Jeffries Described as a 250 Pound Baby by Wife
In New York on March a wife comments on Jim Jeffries prospects for a comeback. She says papers misstate his plans and that he quit because tired. She asserts he is the best husband yet belongs to the public and may reenter boxing if he wishes.
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New York
March
Jim Jeffries
Nie
King Edward Goes to Biarritz for April
King Edward travelled to Biarritz today and will stay there until the end of April. The trip marks a temporary retreat from London life as European affairs and press attention continue.
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London
Edward
Biarritz
Action on Deschutes Road Cup to Ballinger
Washington March The map of location to permit E A Herriman to begin construction of a railroad along the Deschutes River in central Oregon will be submitted to R A Ballinger the new secretary of the interior for decision. Garfield will withhold action until reclamation service engineers studying the Klamath project report whether a railroad can run along the Deschutes without hindering power development by government or private interests. The engineers report is expected in several weeks.
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Washington
E. A. Herriman
Oregon
Deschutes River
R. A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Garfield
Reclamation Service
Klamath Project
HOUNDS TRACE CRIME TO PROMINENT MAN
Spokane Washington March 5 A prominent Newport citizen is suspected of burglary after hounds from the Draper Detective agency tracked a trail from a Newport store to the back door of a residence a mile and a half away The store window was broken the safe combination used and $190 taken Arrest is expected today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane, Wash
Newport Wash
Draper Detective Agency
Mystery Cleared After Ten Years in Oregon
Bend Oregon March 6 after a decade the Davis disappearance a Crook county stockman is thought solved by remains found near his home the skeleton examined in Prineville is believed to be his likely murder inferred from a shallow grave city officials report this as a major Oregon mystery ending with identification of the body.
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Oregon
Bend
Ore
Davis
Crook County
Prineville
Japanese agitation yields coast defense gains and aims
Washington reports that the so called Japanese war at Sacramento failed to stop Asiaics from coast defense funding. The agitation boosted Pacific armament and secured full Hawaii and Philippines appropriations while other regions suffered. It may drive an exclusion law and tighter migration rules. Samuel Dickie, Albion College president, accepted a March 26 debate challenge on prohibition with Milwaukee mayor Rose.
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Washington
Sacramento
Congress
Hawaii
Philippines
Pacific Coast
Samuel Dickie
Albion College
Michigan
Hfe
Rose
Milwaukee
Roosevelt to sail March 24 on Hamburg America liner
Ouster Bay reports that Roosevelt will depart the United States on March 24 aboard the Hamburg America line steamship. The announcement confirms the move as part of current travel plans involving the notable figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouster Bay
Roosevelt
United States
Hambiurgh
Game Law Flawed Code Errors Spark Review
In Shalom on March 4, clerks in the secretary of state's office report numerous serious errors in the laws to be published. The game code section is flagged as likely misworded, making elk hunting and meat sales lawful for most of the year instead of unlawful. The error centers on language shifting the period from September to August, prompting calls for legislative correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shalom
Secretary of State
Woman Dies Fighting Fire at Home
Mrs. Mex Weinberg, 45, collapsed and died while throwing water on a blaze in her Treton residence. Firemen found her already dead before medical aid could arrive, with excitement and fright blamed for the fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treton
Mar
Mex Weinberg
Reverend Madison C. Peters Converts Faith in New York
The Rev. Madison C. Peters of New York has shifted from Baptist to Presbyterian beliefs. Previously he served as a Duluth Reformed preacher and later worked as a freelance minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison C. Peters
New York
Blizzard Claims Many Victims In Washington Attracts Crowds
Washington reports an blizzard yesterday left three dead and three dying from exposure during the inauguration grip. Hospitals logged nearly a hundred injuries from storm related accidents. Hotels boarding houses and restaurants are packed as thousands visit the White House under police guidance.
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White House
Washington
Boy Assaulted Father and Was Taken to Reform School
In Portland on March 5 James Le Grande a 15 year old of 260 Arthur street was committed to the reform school by juvenile court for assaulting his father with a chair. He had faced charges of resisting an officer on February 19 but was given another chance. This morning he struck his father with a chair, the suspended reform school sentence was enforced, and he was taken to the county jail to await transfer to the reform school this afternoon.
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Portland, Or
James le Grande
Arthur Street
Reform School
Railroads urged to aid timber conservation effort
Chicago March 5 The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way association plans to press railroads to cooperate with the National Conservation commission to protect and increase timber supply. A practical recommendation will be made by a special commission at the March 15 session due to the growing emergency facing railroads for securing timber.
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Chicago
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
National Conservation Commission
Benton County Court House Robbery Report
Albany police hunt burglars who broke into Benton county courthouse at Corvallis Wednesday night. They stole $255 from the county treasurer and a gold watch, then fled by gasoline launch toward Albany, leaving the boat above the steel bridge. They remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ore
Benton County
Corvallis
Saloon Wrecked by Bomb in Jamaica Arrests Made
Jamaica March 6 A saloon run by an Italian was wrecked by a bomb around midnight. The blast blew out the front of the building and likely spared the proprietor. Two men, ejected earlier, were arrested in connection with the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Freewater Man Named for County Fruit Inspector Post
C J Campbell of Freewater is favored for the county fruit inspector role with the horticultural commissioner's endorsement needed. His decade as an orchardist and prior ministry stand as the basis for strong local support among Milton Freewater fruit growers who plan to cooperate in spraying and other preventive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Campbell
Freewater
Campbell
Mide
Judd Geer
Milton-Freewater
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