State Good Roads meeting eyed with widespread support
President John H. Scott of the State Good Roads association says the Pendleton gathering May 15 and 16 will attract broad participation from eastern Oregon and a strong national turnout in Portland June 23 to 25. He notes the movement’s spread in the northwest and calls for widespread delegation, with emphasis on durable macadam roads and regional cooperation. The article also mentions tax details on road districts and footwear prices from Roosevelt's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Good Roads Association
Pendleton
John H. Scott
Salem Statesman
Oregon
National Association
Portland
United States
Canada
France
England
Germany
Northwest
Almort
Washington
Wilbur K. Newell
Gaston
J. Trenchard
Clateap County
Newell
Clatsop
Clackamas
Hope Afloat: Life Preserver Saving Future
A fragment describes a life preserver or buoy in water rescuing someone named Hope who faces a downcast moment. The line implies reliance on flotation for safety and a hope for a safer, calmer outcome in the future.
Whitman, Baker City Lead In Multischool Track Meet
Whitman academy leads a regional event with Baker City La Grande Union and Pendleton high schools in a two day inter scholastic track meet at Walla Walla. Events include 10 yard dash shot put and 220 yard dash with Cox Whitman taking multiple top spots and Pendleton, Union and Baker City fielding strong contingents. Declamatory contest set for this evening followed by a baseball game tomorrow between Whitman College and Pendleton high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
East Oregonian
Cox
Whitman
Parker
Baker City
Swackhammer
Union
Strand
Pendleton
Richardson
R. Bolleman
Ftrat
Carroll
Chadgey
McKinnon
la Grande
Whitman Academy
Whitman College
Pendleton Track
Garden City
Frank Pierce
Roy Leezer
Glenn Scott
George Strand
Harve Harvey
R. and C. BoNerman
Cliff Turner
Ora Jay
Albert Warner
Arthur Meana
Fred Milne
Stanley Parker
Roy Sherrrid
Ralph Dotson
Jesse Richardson
Virell Cooper
Laula Fernald
Everett Stellar
Ola Tuttle
Lorene Parr
Dave Hill
Pendleton High School
Roy Alexander
Eminent Speakers Gather for State Good Roads Convention
The Double Convention next week will draw Gov. Chamberlain Dr. Withycombe and John Beal along with public leaders from across Oregon. Parlor headquarters will host the State Good Roads and Development League meetings with strong Eastern Oregon representation anticipated, including telegrams from Senator Haines and Rep Newell pledging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Chamberlain
Withycombe
John 8
Beal—Commercial Association
Good Roads
Commercial Association
Roads
Development League
Oregon
Cascades
Umatilla
Smith
Haines
Forest Grove
Newell
Gaston
State Board of Horticulture
Chamberlain
Salem
Lowell
John
Bent
Portland
Corvallia
Good Roads Committee
Portland Commercial Club
Delegates to Good Roads Meet. Reception by Commercial Association
The Commercial association reception committee will greet Good Roads delegates at the coming convention in the city. President Borle appointed the group to meet trains Sunday evening and Monday, ensuring ample hotel space and avoiding private-house accommodations. Members include RR Alexander as chairman with Roosevelt Ferguson C J Ferguson and T G Halley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Association
Borle
Good Roads
Tralne
RR. Alexander
Cr. Roosevelt
C. J. Ferguson
T. G. Halley
Official Call for Development League Meeting with Good Roads
The East Oregonian reports the official call for a joint Development League and Good Roads convention in the city next Monday and Tuesday. President E L Smith and Secretary Richardson will address delegates on league work, with prominent citizens from Portland and elsewhere in attendance. In Police Court, James Burbank, John Indian, and Little Salmon each received three days for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
Oregon Development League
Good Roads
E. L. Smith
Richardson
League
Portland
James Burbank
John
Indian
Little Salmon
Bainey Forgery Case Ends With Release In County Jail
Robert Balney and Maud Bainey were freed after months in jail on forgery charges. Balney pleaded guilty and had sentence suspended. Maud Bainey released with clemency from her health petition. Otto Hockinamith’s testimony remains unresolved. Meanwhile ex governor T T Geer to attend upcoming Good Roads convention and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Balney
Maud Bainey
Portland
Barneys
Ellis Mra
Balney
Otto Hockinamith
Raineys
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs R G Stewart
A daughter was born a few days ago to Mr and Mrs R G Stewart of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. GL. Stewart
Carload of Mattons Sells to Tacoma Buyer
A carload of mutton sheep has been sold to Frank Spofford of Tacoma by Hunter & Stephens and will be shipped within a few days. The heaviest spring rains in many years have recently fallen at Davenport Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mostetter
Hostetter
Frank Spofford
Tacoma
Hunter & Stephens
Davenport, Wash
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OWL Tea
Scott
State Associaen
Roosevelt's
Tallman & Co
Commercial Nat'l Bank
Paul Wilson
Chester Swackhammer
Erwin Wright
Clay Miller
Andrew Mulvehill
Guy McMillan
Willis Skiff
Emile Carrol
Roy Conklin
Union School
la Grande Aggregation
Roy McKinnon
FY Gilljand
Herman Clark
Ben
of Commercial
Tom Richardson
Baineys
Mrs. Barney
T.T. Geer
T. T. Geer
Jersey City
Chicago
N.Y
East
Roosevelt
Alaska
V. Stroble
East Court Street
Pective Builder
Robert. Forster
Winslow Bros., Jewelers
Opticians
P.O. Block
Robinson
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