Dog License Crackdown Promises Sweeping City Sweep
Spokane officers announce Harry Hart, famed dog catcher, is hired to purge Pendleton of unlicensed dogs starting April 16. Any dog lacking a license by tomorrow faces capture, pound confinement, and possible destruction if not redeemed within four hours. Police and finance committees prepare a dog pound by April 15 for a 48 hour holding period.
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Harry Hart
Spokane
Pendleton
Police and Finance Committee
Women Stop Surveyors At Point Of Guns
Dayton Washington engineers surveying for a state highway leading from Dayton were met by two armed women Mrs Lewis Windust and Mrs Pete Swanson who fired in threat and drove them back Chief Engineer D L Saltan won a restraining injunction but says workers will not be turned back next time Farmers warn of possible battle as they resist the land survey Daniel Gilbreath threatened to shoot as men approached his land
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Dayton
Wash
Windust
Lewis Windust
Pete Swanson
D. L. Saltan
Euns
Charles Giilbreath
Clerk Sav es Government by Three Cents During Year
Washington reports a satirical note to the Treasury from a writer calling himself 1500 Clerk. The letter says by omitting crosses on i's and t's he saved two cents in ink and asks for a salary raise. He jokes about using less paper and being nearer the poor house as a result.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Roosevelt and Bryan Possible Opponents in 1914 Race
The notice suggests Roosevelt and Bryan may face off as presidential contenders, with 1914 considered more likely for a confrontation than 1913. The source frames the potential matchup as an inexact forecast rather than a confirmed ticket.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Pendleton Plans Systematic Cleanup Days Citywide
City officials announce two days of cleaning up in Pendleton with women's clubs aiding districts through a committee system. Mayor Murphy says enforcement will be strict. residents must burn or box trash and business districts bear hauling costs.
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Pendleton
Murphy
Old Rope Used For Paper Making In NYC Report
A New York paper company report notes that old manila rope, sourced globally via Liverpool and London, is ground and cooked into paper for flour and cement sacks, insulating paper, and sandpaper. About thirty thousand tons were processed in the United States last year.
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New York
Manila
Liverpool
London
Pendleton District Guests on Current Business Visit
A crowded roster shows numerous visitors and locals in Pendleton today. H W Bross of Salem and W H Switzler of Umatilla are among hotel guests, with others from Freewater Echo Boise Hood River Stanfield Cascades and Portland in town for business and social calls.
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H. W. Bross
Salem
W. H. Switzler
Umatilla
Friends
S. Johnson
Freewater
Pendieton
M. C., Norman
Echo
M. H. Gillette
C. B. Adams
Boise
G. I. la Dow
W. PD. Thompson
Stanfield
Lewis F. Hane
Hood River
Pendleton
Longenecker
Frank L. Ward
Cascade Locks
W. F. Korts
L. A. Este and Wife
Charles Hoggard
G. W. Proebister
Weston
Portland
College Singing Girls Shine At Local Lyceum Night
The Oregon theater hosts the College Singing Girls in a strong finish to the Y M C A entertainment course. The Walla Walla Union lauds their blend of voices and repertoire with solos and group numbers. Walter Eccles impresses with impersonations. Bertha Giles and Anita Kemp ton cited among favorites. season tickets sold as plans for next year begin.
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Oregon Theater
Walla Walla Union
Northwest
Lyceum
Keysor
Bertha Giles
Anita Kepmton
Billa Harding
Eccles
Pilana
Ote Johnson Sets Fast Georgia Home Run Pace
Ote Johnson is credited with a record home run in Georgia at Athens. The Portland slugger, who had been critiqued by manager Stallings, displayed a rebuilt batting eye as he powered a ball for a clear symbol of a hot streak.
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Birdie Cree
Johnson
Earl Gardner
Carroll
Cree
Quinn
Dick Carroll
Portland Journal
Ote Johnson
Sherman
Atlanta
Athens
New York Americans
Stallings
Portland
Ote Johns
Portland Demon
Wealthy miser lives in squalor amid Salford hospital care
London reports John Clarence Hudson, long a frugal man with £150,000 in property and £17,600 in railway stock, finally seeks shelter in a Salford hospital. He lived on two shillings weekly, drank milk sparingly, and kept a table set for two for a long-dead romance. He says he cannot be bathed after 20 years. officials note his poverty contrasts with his wealth and legacy.
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London
Salford
John Clarence Hudson
Railway Terrace
Hudson
Hudaon
French Aero Club lays out air navigation code
The Aero Club of France proposes a national aviation law based code to regulate flight. It calls for minimum 150 feet over private property, city flight permits, no fog flying, restricts explosives, and recommends fixed aerial routes. It urges lighting of tall structures and flag markers on high lines, plus aerial ports of access for big cities as Miller and the public works minister study the project.
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Aero Club of France
Miller
Minister of Public Works
King Edward Plans Household Economy
London. King Edward proposes further cuts to royal household expenses after repeated economizing campaigns since his accession. His Majesty orders chief officers to overhaul departments to save money without harming efficiency. Queen Alexandra’s staff also faces pruning, and overall royal domestic arrangements have been modified to save a substantial sum.
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London
King Edwards
New Records in Stock at Portland Market
Portland market reports record prices for cattle hogs and steers in the past week Hog sales reached 11.50 per 100 pounds live weight Steers of top grade sold at 6.75 per 100 pounds A notable sale of mut ton jambs reached 12 per 100 pounds an unusual price for the season
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Portland
Government Conserves Funds For Corporations and Interests
Government actions conserve funds for corporate interests. Officials announce prior commitments and measure progress towards sustained support for major industries. Observers note potential impacts on public programs and market confidence as funding goals align with policy priorities.
Napoleon's cabin boy living in Sydney at 106
William Johnstone, 106, lives in Sydney Nova Scotia. He sailed as Napoleon's cabin boy on the Northumberland in 1815 and accompanied the emperor to St Helena. He recalls tending the emperor's cabin and sharing talks and affection. He keeps a devotional book inscribed by Napoleon. The Little Company of Mary home preserves his tale.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Napoleon
William Johnstone
Northumberland
St. Helena
Johnstone
Night Alarm Croup Relief Promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar
A night alarm and croup cough alarm households with dread. Mothers are urged to keep Foley’s Honey and Tar at home and use at first danger. The preparation is touted as safe for children, containing no opiates, and credited with saving lives, per Koeppen Bros.
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Foley
Koeppen Bros
Moon Over Your Right Shoulder Quotation
A quoted Washington Star snippet features a dialect exchange where one speaker asserts belief in luck from seeing the moon over the right shoulder and another responds that stormy days still offer any moon. The fragment captures regional vernacular and informal dialogue.
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Washington Star
Experience Social At M E Church Opens April First
Attend the experience social at the M E church Friday evening April 1. A program will be rendered followed by refreshments and April Fool fun and frolic. Admission is ten cents for all not earning a dollar.
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M. E
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