Miers Menzies Blackmail Charge Heard in Walla Walla Court
In Walla Walla Justice Court, Mrs A Miers charged by Conductor Menzies of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company with blackmail or slander. The case drew a crowded room as details emerged of a Pendleton train stop, a missing purse containing 255 dollars, and a deposit at Hotel Pendleton. The court took the matter under advisement.
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Walla Walla
Justice Court Room
A. Miers
Menzies
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Pendleton
Wallula
Spokane
Pure Artificial Ice Promises Health Safety
A public health note touts artificial ice as a clean, disease-free option for cooling and refrigeration. Authorities encourage use to minimize contamination risks and safeguard community health.
Commencement at Columbia College Flows Two Days
Columbia College in Milton reports a two day commencement with no graduating class due to reorganization. The Seventh Day Adventists once owned the campus, now the M E church South must raise 5000 dollars and keep the school open five years. Attendance is solid and repairs valued at about 200 dollars will be completed during vacation. Real estate deals include H H Swartz selling 40 acres northwest of Milton to Rosette Bainbridge for 8 dollars, and Sarah Vinson selling Nichol's addition residence to Samuel Smith for 600 dollars.
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Milton
Columbia College
Seventh Day Adventists
College Place
Wash
M. E. Church
South
H. H. Swartz
Rosette Bainbridge
Sarah Vinson
Nichol
Samuel Smith
Helix Dance Planned at Huson's Hall Next Friday
Helix readers learn the Helix band boys plan a dance at Huson's hall next Friday evening. The wheat fields are improving after late rains, with prospects now flattering. Dr Griswold reports several illnesses, including Mrs Potts Mrs Meiners Miss Larkwood Grandpa Brown Ted Keepke Vern Walker and Bill Loftus, attributed to cold weather. Mrs Barger and her daughter Eva visited Helix Saturday. Miss Cleaver arrives from Pendleton to promote her music class.
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Helix
Helix Band
Huson’s
Dr .Griswold
William Potts
M. Meiners
Bessie Larkwood
Grandpa Brown
Ted Keepke
Vern Walker
Bill Loftus
Griswold
Feast of Music Opens in Kansas City Choral Festival
Kansas City Missouri May 6 opening tonight of the second May festival by the Oratorio Society. Five performances planned with choral competitions as the chief feature. Soloists include Mme Schumann Heink Miss Charlotte Maconda Ellison Van Hoose and Joseph Baernstein.
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Kansas City
The
Oratorio Society
Mme Schumann-Heink
Charlottee Maconda
Ellison van Hoose
Joseph Baernstein
Anti-Furnish Movement Gathers in Umatilla County
May 2 Portland Journal dispatch from Pendleton reports an anti-Furnish organization in Umatilla County with at least 200 voters, growing daily. Led by Judge Stephen A. Lowell, it opposes the Republican ticket while citing shifting loyalties and political maneuvering.
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Portland Journal
Pendleton
Umatilla
Stephen A. Lowell
Furnish
Wurnish
If Oregon Elects a Democratic Governor
The Oregonian warns that a democratic victory would brand Oregon as a democratic state, a view the Weston Leader counters as bogie talk. It argues Chamberlain’s election would rebuke unclean politics by both parties, signaling a national protest against voter corruption and a shift away from corrupt influence in politics.
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Oregon
Oregonian
Chamberlain
Weston
Pendleton Tribune Attacks W F Matlock in Editorial
The Pendleton Tribune prints a fierce editorial attacking W F Matlock who aided Umatilla county’s development and supported the town, described as puerile by the writers. The piece contrasts Matlock’s progressive, generous public spirit with the editor Bill Mallock’s contemptuous view from the Weston Leader.
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Pendleton Tribune
W. F. Matlock
Hank Vaughn
The
Tribune
Matlock
Umatilla County
Bill" Mallock
Weston Leader
Blank Columns as Political Advantage Suggested by Local Leader
The Weston Leader urges Republican managers to fund Pendleton Tribune editorial columns and publish them blank. It cites Tri’s jab at Charley Marsh claiming he is unfit, too young, with support from young women. the tactic is deemed petty and likely to boost Marsh’s rivals.
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Pendleton Tribune
Tri
Charley Marsh
Weston Leader
Chamberlain Wins Loyal Public Vote for Governor
The Coos Bay News Republican notes high confidence in Chamberlain among voters. It asserts he has been tested by the people, will be elected over any opponent, and enjoys strong support from long-time Republicans.
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Chamberlain
Coos Bay
Why Taxes Are High. Chamberlain Speech at Baker City
The speaker notes state revenue averaged about $646,000 for seven years while the 1902 year needed about $460,000, with a stated total of $1,000,000 in the annual requirement. He argues for reforms to address the tax burden.
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Chamberlain
Baker City
Salmon Meadows Idaho Geographical Sketch Note
Judge H visiting town with G Yoakum, spending a week in Salmon Meadows Idaho. Mention of his past years there and local cattle survey from Council. Describes a valley fifteen miles long and five miles wide with fine range and railroad proximity. Nearest point mentioned is thirty miles away.
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Salmon Meadows
Idaho
Judge H
G. Yoakum G
Council
The
Ittle Valley
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Oregor
MIERS
van Orsdall & Ross
Portlland
Geer
United States
Republican Committee
Multnomah County
W. J
White
Lane County
Portland
Thomas H. Tongue
Cadahy Packing Co
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Neb
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