Oliver Farm to Be Subdivided For Smaller Holdings Near Pendleton
R L Oliver announced plan to divide his two riverfront farms west of Pendleton into 10 20 and 30 acre tracts. Surveyors prepare layouts near Main Street one mile hust west, with water power potential from a 30 foot fall on the Umatilla river. The move signals a push toward smaller farms in Umatilla County, appealing to suburban and country buyers alike with irrigation, water rights and proximity to city services.
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Umatilla County
R. L. Oliver
Oliver
Roland Oliver
Olivers
Main Street
Umatilla
Umatitla
Pendleton
UmatHla
Ely
Trial of Kidnaper Continues in Mercer
Mercer May 8 The prosecution abandons the first count charging Mrs James H Boyle with kidnapping Billie Whitla and concentrates on obtaining a verdict on the second count charging complicity in kidnapping in the ongoing trial .
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Mercer
James H. Boyle
Billie Whitla
San bagged man to recover in Umatilla incident
Jacob Kessler a Portland horse buyer beaten and robbed at Umatilla Thursday night is conscious again and will recover. He cannot recall the attack or identify suspects, hindering officers. Sheriff Taylor returned to Umatilla to pursue the robbers, but hope remains slim. A son from Portland is with his father.
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Jacob Kessler
Portland
Umatilla
Kersler
Taylor
Duel in Cascades Leaves Two Shot Dead in Oregon
William Herve and James Sullivan die in a noon duel at Gates Oregon over Mrs Fisio Reynolds. Each fired three shots. Sullivan died on May 8 on a hotel porch. Herve, 80, fatally wounded, remains in critical condition. Reynolds, a grass widow, is central to the dispute.
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William Herve
James Sullivan Pieht
Gare
Cascende
Salem
Ore
James Sullivan
Gates
Cascides
Here
Herve
Sullivan
Reaeh
Gites
Gold Creek
Ach
Heroe
Henry Sullivan
Wm. Herve
Fisio Reynolds
Reynolds
Prospective Government Strike Ends In Paris
Paris May 8 The prospect of a government employee strike grew after postal workers who organized a union did not appear before the court of Hiverpline. Court officials and postal department members also failed to attend. The council dismissed the offending postmen, likely triggering a strike before 24 hours pass.
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Paris
Hiverpline
Witeh
Wilson Wins Round in Cabinet Fight Over Conservation
In Washington May, Secretary Wilson reportedly prevailed in a cabinet clash with Secretary Ballinger over Roosevelt era land withdrawals. Ballinger argued illegality but supported conservation, promising to withdraw forest lands and seek new laws to protect water powers. President Taft urged no further restorations until Congress acts. Ballinger agreed to follow the suggestion.
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Hallinger
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Ballinger
Washington
Roosevelt Conservation
Garfield
Forest Ranger
Motor Cars Between Walla Walla and Milton
Walla Walla Washington May officials notified intent to operate gasoline motor cars on the Oregon Washington and railroad between Walla Walla and Milton. Harriman line moves to counter proposed streetcar lines in Walla Walla valley by restoring interurban service with hourly runs and freight connections. The goal is to recapture traffic lost to the BR & N line and ease hardship on the line between here and Milton.
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Wella Walla, Wash
Divion
Hellween
Milton
Harriman
Walla Wilia
Walla Walla Valley
Trac- Lion
Here
Tas
Tean Jine
St Ie
Petition to Hang Ward Politician Sparks Threats
May Thomi and Councilman John M Bell draft a petition to hang J. P. Olson a third ward politician over a public market dispute. The petition threatens execution by hanging if carried out, reflecting a quarrel over market removal and political tensions in the ward.
Boy Killed by Horse Kicks FiveYearOld Cecil Reid
In Ely Nevada on May day five year old Cecil Reid was fatally injured when a horse kicked him in the head. The skull fracture proved fatal.
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Ely
Nev
Cecil Reid
Investigations Target Most State Officials in Olympia
A broad probe by legislative committees is set to sweep nearly all state officials in the capital, with former governor Mead and former treasurer Geo Mills named as possible targets. The drive follows exposures of irregularities tied to the executive mansion purchase of 26000 dollars and a separate embezzlement case against Ortis Hamilton, the new adjutant general, who pleaded not guilty.
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Washington Capitold
Mead
Mills
Olympia
May
Legislative Committee
Geo. Mills
Gordon
Spokane
C. W. Clauswen
Mead and
Mead and Mills
Ortis Hamilton
New
Giles
Mamilton
Robinson
Hamilton
Mrs Boyle Found Guilty of Kidnapping in Mercy Case
Mercer Pennsylvania May 8 James D B Boyle was found guilty of assisting in kidnapping Billie Whitin. Mrs Boyle showed fear upon verdict and plans to appeal. Sentencing set for Monday with penalties ranging from one year to life for the couple.
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Mercer
Pennsylvania
Wee
James DB. Boyle
Billie Whitin
Union May Route Marker Passes Through Union on Trip
The Thomas automobile Pathfinder for the upcoming transcontinental race from New York to Seattle moved through Union, Oregon this morning en route to Seattle.
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Union
Ore
New York
Seattle
Attachment suits against Norris & Rowe circus rise
Two attachment suits were filed against Norris and Rowe’s circus, with employees alleging unpaid wages and expenses. Cases cover Pendleton, Portland, and southern Oregon, plus a filing in Wallula, as show staff seek back pay totaling thousands.
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Norris & Rowe Show
Norris & Rowe
Citrcus
Pendleton
Navy Ensign Named Father After Wireless Flashes
San Francisco May none of the birth of a son to the wife of Ensign Swanson of the United States navy was flashed to the officer at Magdalena Bay by wireless telegraphy yesterday. Government messages delayed. Swanson asked for leave to attend the christening.
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San Francisco
Swanson
United States Navy
Magdalena Bay
Would-Be Governors Gather in Pendleton Race Talks
In Pendleton this week two Baker county figures are viewed as likely candidates for major offices. Charles A. Johns, who lost a governor race before primaries, contemplates entering again. State Senator James H. Hart may enter Congress, contingent on Multnomah county dynamics. Roseburg attorney general Crawford is also said to seek governor.
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Supreme Court
Baker County
Charles A. Johns
James H. Hart
Congress
Hart
Multnomah County
MacArthur
Ellis
Crawford
Roseburg
Supreme Court adjourns. judges depart for homes
The supreme court finished for the day as the last argument ended near noon. Justices left for Portland and Salem, while Judge Will R. King stayed in Pendleton to return home to Ontario. Umatilla county cases were held over to accommodate out of town attorneys. The Zeuske case concluded, then James Washington versus Mark Patton was argued and submitted regarding two diamonds left for safekeeping at Patton’s barber shop.
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Supreme Court
Portland
Salem
Will R. King
Pendleton
Ontario
Umatilla County
Zeuske
James Washington
Mark Patton
Patton
Court Street
Fortier claims self defense in double killing
In Seattle on May, Jean Fortier says he shot his brother Michael and his wife in what he calls self defense after being shut out of a grocery store stake. He tracked down Michael and allegedly shot the woman after a dispute over a loan and a pistol confrontation. Fortier was captured near the crime scene.
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Fortier
Seattle
Jean Fortier
Michael
Balloon ascent over San Francisco in United States craft
Roy Knabenstue flies above the city in the racing balloon United States cruising through upper air currents. He ascended at 10 o clock and aims a birdseye photograph while drifting toward Sausslitus.
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San Francisco
Roy Knabenstue
Threety
United States
Sausslitus
Two Knife Wounds In Milwaukee Alley Found Frink Beott
Frink Beott, a man of Amings, was found in a gutter in Wisconsin with two knife wounds to the chest and severe head and shoulder injuries. He claims he was attacked by footpads. his pockets were ransacked.
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Ean Pranciace
Frink Beott
A- Mings
Wnconimioue
Spokane athletes dominate Inland Empire meet in easy victory
Spokane high school athletes win the Inland Empire meet with a wide margin, Pendleton earns five points but does not secure a first place. The nearest competitor trails behind as Spokane teams claim multiple events.
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Spokane
Inland Empire
Pendleton
Spokane High Wins Big Riverside Field Meet at Walla Walla
Spokane led the Inland Empire schools at a large field meet in Walla Walla with Falls City runners dominant among contestants. Pendleton collected only five points, failing to earn a first. Event results include Discus Englehorn Spokane first, DeWitt Spokane second. Mile Woods Walla Walla first, Famchier Spokane second. High Jump Coe Spokane first. Public School Relay won by Washington school Green Park. 440 Yard Ritter Spokane first. Hammer Phillips Lewiston first. 100 Yard Shaw Lewiston first. Broad Jump Monroe Spokane first. 12 Pound Shot Englehorn Spokane first. 220 Yard Hurdles Shaw Lewiston first. 220 Yard Dash Lewiston first. Pole Vault Young La Grande first. 40 Yard Dash Booker Green Park first. 120 Yard Trundles Dresser Walla Walla first.
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Spokane High School
Inland Empire
Walla Walla
Falls City
Lewiston
Pendleton
Woods
Famchier
Spokane
Boylen
Coe
Bowers
Reay
North Yakima
Washington
Green Park
Lincoln
Ritter
Stough
Hoobier
Phillips
Mangan
Boise
Beers
Baker City
Shaw
Kimball
Dresser
Vali
Cooke
Ellensburg
Gordon
Booker
Mlobex- Ball
Webb
Green
Park
Sare Onda
Mrs A W Henn’s Nye trip ends brief edopying mission
Mrs A W Henn of Nye travels there and back on a short edopying expedition, according to local notes. The item records a brief journey and return, with no further detail on dates or destinations.
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Mra. A
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