Assessor Strain Answers Critics at County Meeting
A small, attentive group attended Assessor Strain’s Saturday courthouse session to hear explanations of county assessments. He outlined assessment bases, tax levy relation, and the state board of equalization, arguing taxes come from the levy, not the assessment. Participants including J T Lieuallen urged lower assessments and criticized taxes on encumbered property while supporting a state school tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Lituallen
Strain
Court House
State Board of Equalization
Mr. Strain
David Gordon
Holdman
Mr. Simonds
Freewater
C. G. Rogers
J. T. Lieuallen
H. J. Taylor
Lieuallen
Beggars Mistook Man for J Pierpont Morgan in Rome
In Rome a man mistaken for J Pierpont Morgan faced relentless crowds at the Grand Hotel. Reporters and aspirants swarmed, begging charity and offering art objects as the false Morgan, worn by days of pursuit, vowed he was not the banker. He hoped the mistake would soon clear with the real Morgan’s arrival.
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Rome
Jd. Pierpont Mad
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Grand Hotel
Special Law Courts Favored In Geneva Vote
In Switzerland a popular vote in the Geneva canton approved two measures. One creates children's law courts with 4462 for and 274 against. The other allows women to serve on expert juries in trade and labor cases with 2470 for and 1780 against.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Pendleton Daily Roundup Personal Notices
A long list of visitors and residents linked to Pendleton and nearby communities includes Gray in Athena, Burroughs in Athena, Fred Blake in Adams, Ernest Knight from Portland, and many others visiting or traveling through Pendleton. Local officials and business figures such as City Engineer Geary Kimbrell and A. Berg are noted, with movements to Heppner, Hermiston, Echo, and St. George Hotel among others.
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Ben L. Burroughs
Athena
Fred Blake
Adams
Pendleton
Heod
Wallowa City
Eare
Ernest Knight
Portland
Mia. Dudley
Evans
St. George
Newport
Hermiston
A. L. Schaefer
Walla Walla
M. C. Metz
Heppner
J. H. McLachlen
la Grande
W. H. Shannon
Helix
W. G. Love
Johnson Street
Geary Kimbrell
Echo
Otis McCarty
Douglas Phay
F. R. Reeves
Peter O'Sullivan
Ritter
Beasle Thomson
Pilot Rock
J. W. Kimbrell
Barnhart
Ralph Phay
Burl Gillanders
Meacham
Prince
L. W. James
Erwin
A. EB. Wilson
Robinette
Bowman
L. Roberts
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection Company
City
Vear
Enterprise
Wallowa County
Double Wreck Near Cayuse Sheds Rail, Coal on Tracks
A freight train wreck near Cayuse scatters tents and cargo as cars derail. Rail steel, cement sacks, coal, and more fly from cars in a chaotic scene, with authorities assessing remaining danger and extent of damage.
Youthful Assassin Sentenced to Death in Calcutta
Birendranath Gupta, a Bengal youth aged 19, was sentenced to death by the chief justice for killing police Inspector Shamsul Alam in the high court. The inspector helped expose the Alipore conspirators. two life attempts preceded the murder. Gupta admitted he acted on behalf of a society to which he belonged and refused legal aid during trial, smiling as sentence was pronounced.
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Hetrs
Calcutta
Birendranath Gupta
Bengal
Shamsul Alam
Alipore
Bhadranath Gupta
Pigeons Barred from City by Health Mandate
Waco Texas officials ordered pigeons removed from city limits following a health board request. The city marshal will enforce the mandate, reflecting municipal steps to address urban pest concerns.
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Waco
Texas
Board of Health
The Economy of Time and Watch Repair Offerings
Our shop emphasizes watches as the key time saver and reliability under all conditions. We offer a wide range of watches at all prices and styles from plain to elaborate with watch and jewelry repair as a specialty. We guarantee our work.
Pendleton Baseball Tryouts Signal New Season
Manager Frazier praised the calibre of local players at Court street grounds despite mud as Pendleton nears first game next Sunday at Matlock park against Pilot Rock. About 16 hopefuls shown, with Collings and Cronin catching, Dickson and Williams as outfielders, King at first, Alexander second, Leonard and Rader short, Devine and Sturdivant third, plus others competing for infield and outfield spots. Several veterans and many youngsters practice weekly, aiming to form a nine or ten strong lineup for the season opener.
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Court Street
Frazier
Pendleton
Collings and
Cronin
Dickson, Hutchins
Williams
Jerry King
Roy Alexander
Karl Leonard
Donald Rader
Dudle Devine
Ivan Sturdivant
Frank Hayes
C. B. Nelson
Nat Kimball
H. Corby
Jack Watson
Charlee Milne
Matlock Park
Wats
Pilot Rock
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Tonight
Damon Lodge No 4 K of P announces regular session this evening. All Knights urged to attend. W I Gadwa grand commander signs, W FLETCHER Knight Regent.
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Damon Lodge No. 4
K. of P
W. I. Gadwa
GC. C. Nh
W. Fletcher
Ladies Soles Sewn With New Sewing Machine Ad
An advertisement offers sole repairs and repairs for 66 cents per pair using a new sewing machine. A. Eelund promises better looking and longer lasting soles.
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A. Eelund
Pennsylvanian Sentenced for Tiny Robbery
A Pennsylvanian man received a two year penitentiary term for robbing another man of ten cents. The case illustrates a harsh sentence for a small amount, reflecting the adage that larger thefts often draw stiffer punishment.
Frou Frou for the ladies at Gray Brow
A brief noted event titled Frou Frou for the ladies takes place at Gray Brow, described as a social gathering or fashion-oriented outing aimed at women attendees. The report emphasizes style and attractively arranged activities within a local setting.
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Gray Brow
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Early Rose
Lanters
Orn
Forshaw Seed Store
E. Court
Oregon
Morgan
Gray
Westgate
Roy Connell
Albee
Charles H. Carter
Carter & Smythe
A. H. Sunderman
Butter Creek
Grace Elder
Post Office
W. L. Thompson
American National Bank
The
Commercial Association
Boise
H. W. Cozzens
New York
F. C. van Schaick
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
A. Berg
Umatilla
James A. Fee and Son
Alger Fee
FE. T
Mise Cooper
Dix
Portland Journal
H. J. Bean
J. $. Beckwith
Dan P. Smythe
Washington
North Bank
E. B. Waffle
Grass Valley
Deschutes
J. W. Messner
Western Land & Irrigation Company
Baker
County
Folsom
Hamilton
Rounds
Moran
Engineer Risk
M. J. Buckley
William Bollows
Dalles
Starbuck
C. J. Ferguson
J. F. Robinson
M. A. Rader
J. T. Connell
James W. Daley
A. Penland
Major Lee Moorhouse
Cayuse
Wm. E. Hanscom
Boston
Castoria
Pendleton Dye Works
Alta St
Mulne
Vogue
Vogue Millinery
Main Street
OLEYS
Bright
Koeppen
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