Pendleton Hearing Urges Local Train Case For Depot
The Oregon railroad commission convenes in Pendleton on June 4 to hear the local train matter. Pendleton seeks a new, commodious depot and argues traffic from the territory justifies a local train to Portland. Officials urge orderly, forceful presentation, stressing public necessity and strategic discussions with railroad reps.
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Oregon Railroad Commission
Pendleton
Portland
Dalles
Country-born senator seeks farm life return
La Follette, raised on a farm in Oregon, praises country living and plans to move back to raise his sons. He notes his city success in business and politics, while longing for the upright life and peace of farm labor. He envisions leaving public life to reclaim rural roots.
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la Follette
Oregonian
Pendleton
Tehie
Union
Wisconsin asks for country home’s appeal in Senate view
East Oregonian notes Senator La Follette remains temperate and devoted to farm freedom though city life tempts. It recalls Wisconsin’s shift from exhausted wheat lands to clover and dairying, now producing about 60 million dollars in dairy products yearly, making the rural home attractive and productive for the state.
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Wisconsin
United States
Enigmatic Governors Shine By Enforcing Law
The article portrays Governor Hughes in New York and Governor Folk in Missouri as figures who govern without bias or ambition for spoils. Both are praised for enforcing the law impartially, challenging established political machines and shocking professional politicians with their duty driven leadership.
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Hughes
New York State
New York
Majchine
Missouri
Folk
Judge Aims to Tighten Divorces in Baker City
The Oregonian notes Baker City Judge Smith will require substantial, bona fide grounds beyond incompatibility or hearsay to grant divorces. The editorial lauds stricter standards as healthful, arguing tougher rules will curb hasty marriages and benefit society. It also comments on Pendleton’s charter changes and bond issues, urging continued progress like a city hall, sewers, and levee improvements.
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Pendleton
Foiled Prospects in Early Oregon Fruit Harvests
The text notes shifting fortunes and questions who will deny wealth to a woman enjoying unprecedented prosperity. It highlights early fruit yields in Oregon with Amiatilla’s first ripe strawberry and Irrigon’s gooseberry sent to Pendleton, stressing the need to beat fruit districts at dawn for access.
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Amiatilla
Irrigon
Pendleton
Orld
Oregon
Chronology of 19th Century Events and Dated Milestones
A compact timeline notes dramatist Henry Kingsley born and novelist Henry Kingsley died. Queen Victoria revives Duke of Albany title for Leopold. Brooklyn Bridge opens to traffic in 1883. George Francis Train completes world tour in 1890 in 47 days 13 hours. U S battleship finishes 14 600 mile Cape Horn voyage in 73 days. Rochambeau statue dedication in Washington DC in 1902. Presbyterian reunions occur in Des Moines in 1906.
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Henry Kingsley
Queen Victoria
Duke of Albany
Leopold
Brooklyn Bridge
George Francis Train
Cape Horn
Washington, D. C
Presbyterian Church
North
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Oregon and regional gatherings listed in scattered dates
A garbled OCR list shows multiple Grange, Pioneer, and fraternal events across Oregon Washington California Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Entries include Oregon State Grange May dates Hone River May 21 and Pendleton July 1 celebration and Spokane national convention July 10 15. Other items mention Pioneer associations in Portland and Wer ton Tune 1M and Knights Templar in Saratoga New York. Dates are inconsistently formatted with many errors.
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Oregon State Grange
Hone River
Umiatiila County
Caledonian Plense
Athena
Washington State Grange
Lynton
Ploneers
Werton
Oregon Pioneers’ Association
Portland
Pendleton
Spokane
International Christian Padravyor
Seattle
Urand Lodge
Elka
Philadelphia
Knights Templar
Saratoga
May History Events From The 17th To 19th Centuries
A fragmented list notes historical figures with birth and death dates including Nicholas Copernicus 1642 death, Carl von Linné born 1707, William Chauvenot with a naval link, Edward Livingston 1881 Louisiana secretary of state, Jane Porter author of Thaddeus of Warsaw, and Arthur Wing Pinero 1860s. The readable fragments outline notable dates and names across centuries.
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Nicholas Copernicus
Carl von Linne
William Chauvenot
Annapolis Naval Academy
St. Paul
Edward Livingston
Louisiana
Jane Porter
Thaddeus of
Arthur Wing Pinero
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Mast
Oregonian Publishing CO
Mal Monti
Aon
Cosy
Beenth Street
Scripps News Association
Pendleton Post Offices
Moe
Royal
Hippner
Santo
Fakor City
Jobma
Thoukade
Stease
Bredifield Regal
Atlanta, Ga
Uncle Sam's Post Office
Tile Guarantaea & Trust Co
Washington St
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Portland, Ore
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Flint
Frank B. Clopton
Hotel
St. George Mge Darvead
St. George
Northwest
Bollons & Own, Proprie
Commondious Sample Com
Golden Rule Hotel
BE. L. M'Broom
Bowman
W. 5. Powell
Prop
R. & N. Depot
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