McCourt Confirms U S Attorney Appointment Yet Receives No Notice
McCourt says he has not received official notification of Senate confirmation as U S district attorney. He remains in his Portland office awaiting orders to assume duties. He plans to appoint deputies after moving to Portland and ending private practice.
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Amoracy
Portland
McCourt
U.S
Senate
John McCourt
Portland Oregonian
Stall McCourt & Phels
McCourt & Phelps
Cold Start Time Warns of Worsening Sickness
The notice urges acting at the first signs of a cold to prevent it from becoming persistent. Delaying treatment may extend illness and increase hardship as symptoms deepen hour by hour. Take prompt measures now.
Renewed river search for Troy Todd body recovery
Seattle diver J J Scott, brought by John Todd, leads a river search for Troy Todd drowned last Saturday at Shallai creating. A $100 reward remains. Scott starts at the horse drag point, dragging the Uma tilla river and its channel to locate any trace of the missing man. The reservation Indians continue their efforts but river depth hampers progress.
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J. J. Scott
Seattle
John Todd
Umatilla
Troy Todd
Shallai
Mr. Scott
Todd
Scott
Repair Jail Bars After Escape Attempt At County Jail
Precautions are being taken at the county jail after prisoners cut through iron bars and created a hole in the cell wall. Workers are patching the hole to deter further escape attempts. The incident recalls earlier breaches when Weddle and others escaped nearly two years ago. the soft iron cell material can be cut with ease.
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Hermann
Kelley
Spokane
Prison break plot thwarted at Salem jail
Sheriff Taylor reports a second attempt to free a prisoner at Salem jail was foiled Monday afternoon. Prisoners tried to break two steel chains with improvised wooden handles, aided by saw smuggling concerns, with deputies distracted by tax collection duties.
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Ben
Winters declares he will not seek Republican DA nomination
J P Whater says this morning he will not run for district attorney as a Republican. He was urged by friends to challenge incumbent Phelps but has decided against pursuing the race, leaving Phelps likely to win the nomination without opposition.
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J. P. Whater
Phelps
Winters
Betz Water Peddlers Serve Free Artesian Water
The Betz Brewing and Malting artesian well in Walla Walla drew crowds to Third and Alder for aqua pura this past weekend. The company dispatched a water wagon to distribute free water to the public, with drivers busy meeting requests from saloons, restaurants, and homes. Expressmen even sold five gallon cans at up to sixty cents on Sunday evening.
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Peddles
Betz Brewing and Malting Company
Walla Walla
Plans for athletic park grandstand at La Grande
The La Grande Observer reports plans for an athletic park grandstand 165 feet long with nine seating rows. The main entrance opens to the end of the grandstand and side entrances reach other sections. Promoters negotiate with lumbermen to secure material, expected early next week, to support a total seating capacity just over 1200.
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la Grande Observer
Beav er State Mutual Fire Insurance Firm Formed in Portland
Will Ingram of Demott & Company serves as a director in the Beaver State Mutual Fire Insurance company formed in Portland. Officers named include President D C Burns Secretary Charles B Merrick and directors D C Burna B J Dresser G W In gram F J Covey and C W Stubbs. Circulars announce the organization and strong prospects with ample capital backing its success.
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Will Ingram
Demott & Company
Beaver State Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Portland
D. C. Burns
Charles B. Merrick
D. C. Burna
B. J. Dresser
G. W. Ingram
F. J. Covey
C. W. Stubbs
Reid Seeks Republican Nomination For State Food and Dairy Commissioner
Alexander Reid a former Tone resident and veterinarian born in Britain and trained at a UK school and the UO Medical College in Portland entered the Republican race for state Food and Dairy Commissioner. He campaigns against incumbent J. W. Bailey with petitions circulated by local supporters.
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Alexander Reid
Tone
Reid
Great Britain
U. of O. Medical College
Portland
J. W. Bailey
Freight and passenger service stalled as crews idle
Fifteen Ise Crews are marked up yet idle while traffic is blocked to the west and freight business halts both east and west. The roundhouse holds engines and only east-end passenger service and work trains at Allen's spur supply needs.
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Allen's Spur
la Grande
Candidacy Notices for Holdman Precinct Constable Race
J F Thorne files for Republican nomination for Holdman precinct constable. W L Garrant, current justice of the peace, seeks renomination on the Republican ticket. A I Greiner also runs as a candidate.
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J. F. Thorne
Holdman
W. L. Garrant
The Cowboy's Revenge Continues Voyage at Star Theater
The Star Theater has drawn well this week for the comedy drama voyage around the world. Performances feature the new illustrated songs and a DJ act highlighted by the ongoing Cowboys Revenge showcase.
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The
Star Theater
Umatilla Indians Attend Nez Perces Revival in Lewiston
Several Umatilla Nation members traveled to Lewiston today for a revival meeting led by Nez Perces. An orator described as a man who refuses other work and gains nothing from labor is referenced in the closing remark.
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Lewiston
Nez Perces
Matlock Buys 40 Missouri Mules for Oregon Harvesters
Pendigton man Mr. Matlock returns from a two week trip through Missouri and nearby states with 40 Missouri mules. A portion will be sent to Alaska and Umatilla county farmers, the rest likely used in Oregon wheat fields for combined harvesters. He reports strong western interest and slower eastern recovery, with mules due to arrive next week via Union Pacific and O R & XII.
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Pendigton
W. FE. Matlock
Missouri
Kamas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Matlock
West
Oregon
Umatilla County
Union Pacific
Smith Wins Suit as Supreme Court Reverses Judge Bean
The Supreme Court reversed Circuit Judge H. J. Bean in the case E. L. Smith vs Interior Warehouse Co. Smith had refused to deliver wheat after price rose, and the court decided in his favor, with Justice Hakin delivering the opinion.
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Supreme Court
Gvien
E. L. Smith
The
Interior Warehouse Company
Smith
Circuit
H. J. Bean
Justice Hakin
the Interior Warehouse Company
Streeter brings Toymaker company to Oregon theater
Morrie B. Streeter, lessee of the Oregon theater and head of the Streeter-Bryan Stock company, arrived in Walla Walla with The Toymaker company to discuss tonight's show. He expresses pleasure with business in Walla Walla and plans to return for the summer season at the Oregon.
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Morrie B. Streeter
Oregon Theater
Streeter-Bryan
Walla Walla
Toymaker
Oregon
Streeter
Civil Service Examinations For Forest Rangers Set
Forest Supervisor Ireland announces civil service examinations for forest rangers will be conducted at forest headquarters in Sumpter Heppner Prineville and Walla Walla on April 24 and 29. Applications available from Henry Ireland Sumpter Oregon.
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East Oregonian
Ireland
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Sumpter
Heppner
Prineville
Walla Walla
Forest Service
Henry Ireland
Oregon
Alarm System and Auto Hose Wagon Adoption Expands
The article notes the auto cart fire apparatus is being adopted in North Yakima and other small cities. It saves horse keeping costs and requires less space in the fire house than a full engine and team. If funded, two paid men would be needed to maintain full department readiness.
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Yakima
Revival at Athena with Evangelist Arrangements Made
Revival at Athena planned to begin around April 22 at the M E Church with Rev Israel Putnam pastor and Rev Beverly Caradine of St Louis assisting. The church anticipates earnest meetings lasting several weeks with other ministers contributing.
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M. E. Church
Israel Putnam
M. FE
Athena
Beverly Caradine
St. Louis
Athens
Caradine
Repairing the J. N. Teal Opens Slow Service Hope
The Open River Transportation steamer J. N. Teal will not be ready for service for several days and likely not before April. Repairs are incomplete and painting and furnishings will take about ten more days. The ship will run between Portland and Celtic carrying freight and passengers.
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J. N. Teal
Open River Transportation Company
Saya
Oregon Daily Journal
Portsland
Celtic
Coast mag writer wraps Umatilla county number project
H. lh Wilhelm of the Coast magazine has spent two weeks in the city and county collecting data for a forthcoming Umatilla county feature. He returned from Athena last evening and will complete his work in the area. The April Coast issue will focus entirely on Umatilla county with pictures and articles on local topics.
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Umatilla
H. Lh Wilhelm
The
Coast Magazine
Uma Uilla
Athena
Scandinavian Club Dance Closes Season with March 18 Event
The Scandinavian club will host the last dance of the season on Wednesday March 18 at Eagle Hall. Turkey lunch will be served to members and their friends.
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Eagle Hall
Turkey
Elgin City Loses Water Light Power After Creek Break
The city of Elgin lacks water, light, and power after a high Indjan Creek flood caused a pipeline break. The line supplied city water and Nechting plant power and some mill operations. Repair is expected by this evening to restore normal services.
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Elgin
Indjan
la Grande Observer
Birth at Reservation Home Delivers Eight-Pound Son
A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born at the home of Reverend and Mrs J M Cornelison on the reservation. Parents announced the arrival and joy in the local community.
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Mre
J. M. Cornelison
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Rure Food
Brigtal
McCurt Reaby
Pendleton
F&s
Tallman & Co
J. J. Lot
Pendleton Creamery Co
United States Depository
N&xy
Ise
Politics
E. IL. Smith
Judge Bean
Boston
L. Adler Bros. & Co’s
Rochester
L. Adler Bros. & Co
America
Max Baer
Frank B. Clopton
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
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