Raley Named City Attorney as McCourt Resigns
J R Raley has been named city attorney and is installed in the post after John McCourt tendered his resignation. City council approved the mayor’s choice unanimously. The council adopted plans for a new city hall with a second floor library room and opened sprinkling bids ranging from 116000 to 123509. A salary of 325 per month for the city treasurer was introduced and approved.
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McCourt
East Oregonian
J. R. Raley
John McCourt
Raley
Murphy
Ais
Corncr
A. B. Cooley
S. J. Hastings
P. A. McConnell
A. A. Hardin
Early Signs Urge Prompt Action Against Cold
The message emphasizes addressing a developing cold at the very first signs to prevent deepening illness and longer cure. Waiting worsens symptoms, as each hour near onset can extend suffering and recovery time. Take swift steps at the initial hint of illness.
Northwestern Gas & Electric Co. Prepares for Allen Successor
No decision has been made regarding the successor to Robert Allen as manager of the Northwestern Gas & Electric company. President I. W. Anderson of the northwest corporation stated this morning that no selection has been made. He noted flood safety and growing business, and he left for Philadelphia after noon for related corporate duties.
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Robert Allen
Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
I. W. Anderson
Northwest Corporation
Saya
Walla Walla
Anderson
Philadelphia
Work on Hinkle ditch continues as sale assured
Councilman J T Hinkle left for Echo to inspect development work on the Hinkle ditch project. A £10,000 payment has been made under a 90 day option, with ongoing expansion of the ditch and land brought under it. The company aims to avoid large settlements on irrigated lands in the county's west end this year.
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J. T. Hinkle
Echo
Hinkle Ditch
Mr. Hinkle and Associates
Pioneer J W Bellew visits Pendleton on trip
Umatilla resident J W Bellew, living in Pendleton long ago during early house building, travels from Meacham to visit daughter Mrs N J Hudson in Milton. He has been a continuous subscriber to the East Oregonian since its first issue. J P Wager, once editor of the East Oregonian, is his son in law and now works for the Oregon Daily Journal in Portland. Read the East Oregonian.
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Umatilla
J. W. Bellew
Pendleton
Bellew
Wager
Oregon Daily Journal
Portland
N. J. Hudson
Milton
Appraisement Shrinks Pendleton Stock Value
Creditors of Lee Teutsch face recovery of less than full dollars as appraisers report Pendleton mercantile stock worth about half its invoiced price and other assets at lower figures. The report by Leon Cohen C B E Roosevelt and W L Thompson will be submitted to Judge Fite Gerald. court to order bids on the entire stock or set auction. Mobilities of Teutsch near $44 000. If sold privately it must bring at least 75 percent of the appraised price.
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Pendiecton
Lee Teutach
Fite Gerald
Pendleton Mercantile
Leon Cohen
C. BE. Roosevelt
W. L. Thompson
Portland
Teutsch
Czar Promises Shakeup in Russian Diplomatic Service
The czar plans a complete reorganization of Russia's diplomatic corps after complaints of poor organization and waning spirit under strain. Grand Duke Vladimar will lead the shakeup and younger, more aggressive staff are expected. Isvolsky and ambassadors to Turkey Germany Spain and France may retire amid tensions from Austria Hungary’s Danube rail route coup.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Vladimar
Ttme
M. Isvolsky
Turkey
Germany
Spain
Republic of
France
Austria-Hungary
Danube
Salonica
Penmanship Critic Slurs Deputy Johnson on Tax Notice
A Foothills resident criticized Deputy Johnson, noting the sheriff’s office sent a tax statement with handwriting he found unreadable. The critic, claiming to be a local reader from Cabbage Hill, cast a warm but pointed comment on Johnson’s penmanship and clerical skill.
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Foothills
Johnson
Sheriff's Office
Cabbage Hill
Blue Mountains
Mrs Hailey from Boise Attends Funeral After Delay
Mrs John Hailey Sr of Boise visiting her daughter in law Mrs John Hailey Jr. She arrived from La Grande delayed by railroad blockade and could not reach Portland for the funeral. Her husband remains in Portland along with John Hailey Jr. Berkeley Hailey had gone down for the funeral and returned home this morning.
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John Hailey
Boise
Uf Lite
Hailey
la Grande
Portland
Berkeley Hailey
To Look After Bridges and Roads Critical to County
County Commissioner Wolace Walker left for Echo to inspect bridges and roads after recent high water. Officials report damage to roads and bridges and assess repair costs.
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Wolace Walker
Echo
Brewery Saloon Change as Joy Sullivan Acquires Court Street Spot
Joy Sullivan a well known Min street liquor dealer has bought the Brewery saloon on Court street from J. E. Taylor and will run it along with the Main street business.
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Joy Sullivan
Min Street
Court Street
J. E. Taylor
Heat efficiency of fibers and oils noted
A technical note states that ninety three percent of the theoretical heat of cotton is wasted while only nine percent of the heat from oil is used.
Good Bridges Stand Floods In Umatilla County
County Commissioners and Judge Gilliland praise light flood damage across roads and bridges. Only minor losses reported, with $25 to repair Echo bridge riprap failure and minor damages to Baker and Freewater approaches. Judge notes steel bridges on concrete piers endure floods. no new bridge losses despite high water.
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Gilliland
Echo Bridge
Baker Bridge
Umatilla
Nolin
Freewater
Perilous Descent Recovers Body From Catalina Cliff
Three Catalina Island men descended 1200 feet on hands and knees with ropes around their waists to recover the badly mangled body of L. L. Watson at Devil's Slide near Avalon. They carried the body in sacks then lowered it 400 feet to the sea and reached Avalon by boat after a strenuous rescue.
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Catalina Island
L. L. Watson
Ita
St. Louis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Devil's Slide
Silver Canyon
Avalon
Murder Near Vale: John Brown shoots William Wisdom
A Vale special reports John Brown shot and killed William Wisdom as he left Isaac Nichols store in Tronsides, 75 miles from Vale. Sheriff Dell brought Brown to Yale. deputies note long-standing bad feeling. Brown, denying premeditation, cites alleged mistreatment of his 14-year-old daughter by Wisdom and says he fired on impulse after warning Wisdom to leave the country.
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Oregonian
Vale
Ore
William &. Wisdom
John Brown
Isaac Nichola
Tronsides
Dell
Yale
Brown
Moffitt
Nichols
Wisdom
Losying Nichols
San Francisco Opera Presents The Toymaker in Meas ing Manner
The San Francisco Opera Company staged The Toymaker in Oregon last night. Daphne Pollard led a strong cast as a clever doll girl, with Teddy Webb as the amusing maker of devils and comedian, Eugene Winer as Francois, Jack Martin as Francola’s uncle, and a good but small chorus.
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San Francisco Opera Company
Oregon
Northwest
Tittle
Daphne Pollard
Teddy Webb
Francois
Eugene Wiener
Jack Martin
Hue
Francola
Parish Priest drama to headline Pendleton band show
The Pendleton brass band will stage The Parish Priest, a three act pastoral drama, next Wednesday evening, March 25, directed by C. M. Devere. Cast includes Selkirk Norton, Nona Johnson, the Misses Parkes, Norma Alloway, and more. tickets go on sale Wednesday at Pendleton Drug Company.
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Oregon Theater
Pendleton Brass Band
C. M. Devere
Pendleton
Beafon
Mia
Selkirk Norton
Nona Johnson
Eagle Show Shop
East Oregonian Headlines Highlight Ongoing News
A compact roundup from the East Oregonian showcases continuing coverage of local events. Readers see brief mentions of community meetings, weather alerts, school updates, and regional developments shaping daily life in the area.
Shearers Return from Muddy Station Work Crew
A five man crew from this county has returned from Muddy Station Crook county after shearing a herd of blooded sheep for the Prineville Sheep & Land company. The crew includes Jesse Lieu Allen John Ridenour John Stanton James Hayes of Weston and Ray Hughes of this city. Shearing will begin in this county and eastern Washington about April 1.
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Muddy Station
Crook County
Prineville Sheep & Land Company
Jesse Lieu»allen
John Ridenour
John Stanton
James Hayes
Weston
Ra Hughes
Washington
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ING
F&s
Tallman & Co
Allen
Hinkle Company
The
Pendleton Creamery Co
United States Depository
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Stirling Atoc
Evey
Eugene
Czar
Gililand
Willam Wisdom
Boston
Shearers
Cogerrig Tut
L. Adler Bros. & Co’s
Rochester
L. Adler Bros. & Co
America
Max Baer
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court. St., Pendleton, Ore
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. S. Byers
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