Oregon Woolgrowers Appeal Over Wenaha Forest Reserve Allocation
Oregon sheep producers claim procedural violations in the Wenaha reserve allotment. The remonstrance cites 393060 acres in Oregon and 935000 in Washington, with Washington sheep favored. Affidavits from 20 county stockmen support the petition as officials consider appeals if needed.
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Oregon
Wenuhi
Walla Walla
Raley
Smythe
Wallaa Walla
Tmatilla
Wennaha Reserve
Washington
John Bryant
Amcatlln
Joe Connelly
George MH. McDonald
Cunningham Sheep & Land Company
J. N. Burgess
George BE
Adama
J.C. Hoskin
Echo Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Oregon
A May 1 report from Echo Oregon notes a large crowd at the grove picnic with a ball game scheduled between Sche nine and Freewater. The day featured a successful ball last night in the new city hall, over 100 tickets sold, and free dancing on the grove pavilion this afternoon. Freewater ball team members arrive by train and travel to play today’s game. players include W. E. Boyer Ralph Newman Charles Whiting Robert Newman Jack Hudson Leo Clark Alex Manela Arthur Jenkins and R. Shafer.
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Echo
Ore
Freewater
Ciy
The
Grove
Pendleton
W. E. Boyer
Ralph Newman
Charles Whiting
Robert Newman
Jack Hudson
Leo Clark
Alex Manela
Arthur Jenkins
R. Shafer
Polly Caught On What In The Matter Parrot Tale
A Pendleton reader recounts a refugee tale from San Francisco about a parrot in a stricken city home that would not talk until the earthquake day. The bird began repeating the crowd’s exclamation What in the matter prompting laughter amid tragedy.
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San Francisco
Pendleton
Polly
Mob Overran Constabulary In Carmelas Chaos
A Carmel, Pa mob overran the local constabulary as officials were absent and the sheriff avoided action. Troops wait for orders while 40,000 lake freight workers strike in Chicago. Montgomery Ward faces driver protests over union buttons and non union hiring. Grading on Matlock tract near Walters mill race begins. Marriage license issued to Joseph Ramog and Mary Higginbotham.
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Geder
Seanen
Mount Carmel
Smith
Chinero
Montgomery & Ward
Teamsters
Matlock
Walters Mill
Atrest
Pendleton Academy
San Francisco Relit Streets and Western Union Office Open
San Francisco May 1 restoration races to restore light and gas after the quake. Eight hundred residents in unburned districts report lights returning, with trolley service extended to 10 PM. Western Union occupies a new West Oakland office built after the fire to handle SF telegraph business. Supreme Court to lease Century Club building for a year and hold sessions in Sacramento. Banks guarantee deposits and Eastern financiers express faith in SF recovery.
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Western Union
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Mehta
West Oakland
Century Club
Sansome
Sutter Street
Sacramento
W. HH. Crocker
Crocker- Woolworth Banks
California
War Department Expends Money For Relief Efforts
Oakland opposes army control of relief distribution while Red Cross hands over funds to aid San Francisco efforts. Taft confirms government funds limited to rations subsistence and transport for authorized officers. San Francisco fears shortages as aid is allocated, with local officials pushing for donations and census to target the needy.
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Oakland
Red Cros
Helief Committee
Phelan
Vancouver
Washington
Taft
Finance Committee
San Francisco
War Department
Quartermaster's
Congress
Oskiam
May L
General Greeley
Schmitz
Judge Morrow
California
Fed Crom
Red Cross
Phelin
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Philippines
Schnitz
Desperado Frank Smith Shot Dead Near New Era
Oregon City May 1 Frank Smith desperado was shot and killed at 11 10 am by Harry Graber Spokane officer after a bloodhound chase through dense timber near the Willamette river south of New Era. Crowds witnessed the fatal encounter and the bandit refused to surrender despite repeated volleys.
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Oregon City
Ore
Southern Pacific
Willamette River
New Era
Frank Smith
Graber
Smith
Desperado
Provisions Arrive as Quake Affects Mokelumne River Area
A ship load of provisions arrived from Vancouver this morning. A Stockton man reports the Mokelumne River bed near Woodbridge has fallen 12 feet since the earthquake, and Tracy Lake in San Joaquin County is drying up. The water loss will benefit local farmers.
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Vancouver
Stockton
Woodbridge
Tracy Lake
San Joaquin County
Fire wipes Attarin quarter in Tangiers Morocco
May 1 dispatch reports a massive fire in Fee destroying much of the Attarin quarter. Looting and fighting between soldiers and looters followed the blaze, with several wounded. Afterward soldiers looted the burned area amid the chaos and damage runs high.
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Tangiers
Morocco
Fee
Attarin
Earthquake Felt Strongly in Klamath County
The Lost River area reported a clear quake shake with water washing up a six foot bank and a house boat stove overturned. Beds rocked, doors swung, clocks stopped, and residents felt dizzy though many did not realize the event was an earthquake.
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Lost River
Alfe
Elie
Lost River Cor
Governor Chamberlain advocates direct primaries and tax shifts
Governor George E. Chamberlain, visiting Pendleton, renews faith in direct primary voting and popular election of U S senators. He notes Oregon’s tax on intangible property nearly trebled under his term, boosting state revenue to about $600,000 in three years, mainly from inheritance, corporate licenses, and earned income taxes. He argues state expenses could be funded by taxing corporate earnings, relieving counties of state taxes.
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U. S
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Pendleton
Salem
Chamberlain
Senate of the
United States
Day and Night Banking Deposits Reach Half Million
In New York on May 1 the first hours of the new day and night banking system saw deposits totaling $500,000.
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New York
Diphtheria Quarantine At Bowman Home
The 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs Bowman has diphtheria and is quarantined at the Bowman home on Eart Court street. Dr C J Smith is the attending physician.
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Parl Bowman
Bowman
Eart Court Treet
C. J. Smith
Strikers and Soldiers Clash in Paris and London Riots
May Day unrest spreads across Europe as 80,000 workers strike in Paris and London hosts a large Hyde Park demonstration. In Paris, 275 arrests by noon with printers leading mobs, heavy police and cavalry presence, and explosions on the Champs Elysees. Troops clear barricades as rioting erupts at ports and the Rue Oberkampf. London reports a major labor march with little disturbance.
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Bellevue Market
City of Forest
Americcn
Champs Elysees
Cannes
Hyde Park
London
Dany
Paris
Oberkampf
le Tolle
Hall of Ministers
Quay D’orsay
Place de la Republique
Neu Vanberg
Nicolai
Rue Condriere
New Market for Potatoes Expands to Honolulu
Yakima valley growers announce a new market for surplus potatoes sent by carload to Honolulu this week, via KR Morgan. The choice stock aims to tap Pacific trade and aid local growers while government orders may follow in spring. Market quality has declined, reducing demand, and seed improvements are planned for better future crops. Bob Wilson May Leave Burlington for Wabash Post as Likely General Livestock Agent. he has long tied to livestock commerce and Northwest railroad service.
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Yakima Valley
Yakima Republic
Honolulu
Morgan
Pacific
Yakima
Oregon
Bob” Wilson
Burlington
Robert B. Wilson
Walla Walls
Denver
Wabash
Walla Walla
Wicconsin Central
Cincinnati
Pacific Northweat
Funeral for Sam Trout at Olney Cemetery
Sam Trout, killed at the Marion Jack farm Sunday evening, was buried in Olney cemetery that afternoon with the Eagles lodge conducting services. The Eagles band led the funeral procession, and a large number of lodge members attended.
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Sam Trout
Marion Jack Farm
Olney
Eagles Lodge
Eagles
Order
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Dan P. Smythe
Umatilla
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Mary Hig- Inbotham
Clearing House Bank
Western National Bank
Tin
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Aioe
New Haven
Scotland
Athens
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