Indian Agent Heads to Washington Over Reservation Roads
Major A. E. McFatridge, Umatilla agent, departs for Washington to press for free highways across the reservation and river bridging. He will also seek better land rent payments and road extensions for farmers and tourists, amid stockmen’s objections to new livestock rules and critics of the $10 per month rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. McFatridge
Umatilla Indian Reservation
Washington
Department of Indian Affairs
Umatilla
Woolgrowers Prepare to Counter Tariff Cut
Oregon woolgrowers plan to resist a tariff reduction and may delay sales if buyers push arbitrary terms. A Pendleton May 1 meeting will decide whether to ship to Chicago warehouses as two to three million pounds could move there this year. Bounties and cooperation with hunters aim to wipe out coyotes, with Dan Smythe arranging free hunter board at camps and forest service support statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pendleton
Smythe
Dan Smythe
Forest Service
Milwaukee to Have Spokane Branch Lines
Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Miner contemplates Spokane territory expansion. President A J Barling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway says a formal announcement will come in weeks. Barling and party are inspecting routes and expect to reach Spokane via the O T N line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barling
Company plans Spokane rail line and local service
The statement notes entry into Spokane with freight and passenger operations expected about July 1. A local passenger service will be inaugurated, while an expedited east to Sound service will wait about a year from spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
The
Sound
Steve Leonard Resigns as O R N Yardmaster
Steve Leonard resigns after eight years as yardmaster for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. Charles Hamilton will succeed him, formerly enitched in the local yards. Leonard plans a future trip to Alberta and Chicago and has not decided his next work. He leaves with many friends in railroading and local circles expressing regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Leonard
Charles Hamilton
Enitchman
Leonard
Alberta
Chicago
Air
Umatita
Local Grain Buyer Heads to Idaho for Reclamation Work
J B Montgomery, Puget Sound warehouse rep, leaves for King Hill Idaho for about four weeks. J W Smith, Helix rep, will handle local office. Montgomery and his brothers own a large tract in southern Idaho to be reclaimed and prepared for irrigation this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Montgomery
Puget Sound Warehouse Company
King Hill
Idaho
J. W. Smith
Helix
New Bridges for County
Six county steel bridges to be built for a total bid of 11884 by Columbia Bridge Company of Walla Walla. Bridges average 60 feet with 20 foot roadways, ready for use by July 1, designed for concrete floors though initial floors are wood. Names: John Price, Peter Tachella, J J Ralstone, H B Lee, Adams, Hastland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Bridge Company
Portland
Idaho
Walla Walla
Columbia Bridge Building Company
A. Ei. Eberhart
Northwest Bridge Co
J. H. Gallagher
Midland Bridge Co
Salt Lake
Kansas City
M. KE
Idle
J. H. Forbes & Co
Caldwell
L. J. Ross
Wallt
John Price
Peter Tachella
J. J. Ralstone
H. B. Lee
Adams and
Hastland
High School Debate Tonight At Methodist Church
The Pendleton team faces Sherman County High School in a key eastern Oregon championship bid. Debaters Harold Warner Roy Rowland and Pronk Engdand argue the subject that state taxation should fund at least six dollars for each school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sherman County
Baker City
Oregon
Pendleton
Harold Warner
Roy Rowland
Pronk Engdand
Library Board Meeting At Mrs McAllister Home
An important meeting of the library commission will be held at the home of Mrs A J McAllister at 4 30 tomorrow afternoon. All members of the board are requested to be in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lbrary Commission
A. J. McAllister
Caldwell Buys Winton Auto Car For Wheat Grower
William Caldwell, prominent wheat raiser, has purchased one of the Winton cars, becoming owner of a new automobile. The sale marks Caldwell’s entry into motor vehicle ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
William Caldwell
Archbishop OConnell sails to Rome to visit the pope
Archbishop OConnell of Boeton sailed for Rome that week to see the pope, Ti Ia speculates he may again be sent to visit Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell of
Boeton
Rome
Ti Ia
Japan
War Veteran Organization Formed In Malabon Camp Eastern Oregon
A local meeting set a permanent Malabon camp of the United Spanish War Veterans for eastern Oregon with headquarters in this city. Eligible members must have served prior to July 4, 1902. A statewide gathering is planned, with General Summers expected. Officers named include Hartman as commander Manning as senior vice commander Rupers as junior vice commander Lambert as chaplain Bowman as adjutant Kearney as quartermaster Whittock as officer of the day King as officer of the guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Cascade Mountains
National Organization of the U. & W. V
van V. Bowman
Malaton Camp
No. 6
National Organization
Malabon
General Summers
Oregon Volunteers
Philippines
George A. Hartman, Jr
Alexander A. Manning
William Rupers
Arthur E. Lambert
A. J. McAllister
John Kearney
Julius B. Whittock
Jerry P. King
Captain Kern Named Ordnance Officer O. N. G.
Captain M S Kern appointed ordnance officer in the Oregon National Guard. The staff position requires inspecting guard army equipment and attending national rifle tournaments and state encampments. Recognition cites his Spanish American War service with Wisconsin regiment and leadership of company L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Kern
Ordnance Department
Oregon National Guard
Kern
Ordnance
Wisconsin Regiment
May Be Will vs Harriman in Walla Walla Valley Rail War
In Walla Walla March 12 the Walla Walla & Columbia Traction Co led by N G Blalock denies consolidation with the Columbia & Walla Walla Traction Co and plans a Wallula to Dayton line. Rival firm Columbia & Walla Walla, now controlled by W S Mathias, prepares survey work with chief engineer arriving to begin operations, signaling an imminent railroad war in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla
Walla Walla & Columbia Traction Company
N. G. Blalock
Columbia & Walla Walla Traction Company
Une
Saya
Spring health device promises cleanse and vigor
A promotional notice urges readers to take Bit ters as spring nears. It claims the doses cleanse winter impurities and tone the digestive organs, improving sleep and reducing Spring Fever. The text notes thousands have already tried the remedy.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claims and uses
An advertisement endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for a wide range of ailments. It lists poor appetite indigestion dyspepsia heartburn biliousness and malaria as conditions it purports to relieve. The copy appeals to readers with a promise of great satisfaction if used.
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Dutch East India
Arabia
South America
Monopole “Palace Car” Brand
Roma
Standard Grocery Co
McFatridge
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Planing Mill
Robert Forster
Pendleton, Ord
D. C. Graybear
Main Street
Milwaukee
Ingram
Phoneman
Ddailo
Walla
Library Board
Make Pendleton Center
Eastern
Will
Harriman
Serene Fite
Storm
Hostetter
Roosevelt
Boston
Cold Springs
J. R. Dickson
East Court Street
Ederheimer, Stein & Co. Makers
Knicker Bocker
Buster
Max Baer
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