Vote for Suffrage Second on Ballot in Oregon
Local voters are urged to support the equal suffrage amendment on the upcoming election ballot in Umatilla County. The article notes saloon opposition to suffrage, urges turnout to counter liquor interests, and explains ballot instructions and the impact on liquor laws. It also reports a separate runaway horse incident on Main Street involving Carney Kennedy’s team.
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Hiquor
Browere
Thoss
Oregon
Pay Well for Goo Horses for Salem Fire Wagon
The Salem fire department bought a team of light bay horses for the Howe wagon. They will weigh about 1500 pounds when in good condition. The animals were purchased from W. L. Skip ton for $2.25.
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Salem Fire Department
Howe
W. L. Skipton
Salem Journal
Hopson Prohibition Candidate Seeks Voters Support
W C Hopson, prohibition candidate for Umatilla County clerk, issues a May letter to voters outlining tax reduction graft prevention and a square deal. Born in Umatilla, his background includes Bank of Milton clerk and Milton Fruitgrowers Union secretary manager. he urges honest business principles and references N A Davis as a character witness.
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W. ©. Hopson
Umatilla
Milton
Ore
Umatilla County
Tmatilla
Bank of Milton
Milton Fruitgrowers’ Union
Uma- Ulla County
N. A. Davis
Cc. Hopson
Second wool sale yields mixed prices with high at 20 cents
The second wool sale of the season opened at the Independent warehouse then the Furnish warehouse. Buyers represented by E W Brigham and Dan P Smythe bid on clips including R A Jackson 99638 pounds at 18 1 2 cents and A A Cole 107 sacks at 2 cents. Overall the trend shows lower prices due to heavy wool withheld, with several lots sold to Judd Root Botany Worsted Mills and Koshland Co, highest bid 20 cents for Samuel Warner’s clip and J Sheuer man for A A Cole, while others ranged 14 1 2 to 19 1 2 cents.
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Furnish
Dan P. Smythe
Woolgrowers' Association
E. W. Brigham
Whitmain, Farnenworth & Thayer
Rust Browlip
Whitman, Farnaworth & Thayer
F. Wagner
J. Sheverman
Luhrs & Pomeroy
Koshland & Co
Fieldw & Mulky
K. G. Warner
Voting Instructions in Tofoy's Fast Oregonian
The semi weekly Fast Oregonian will be sent to nearly every voter in the county with special instructions on voting against the local option amendment and on voting for the equal suffrage amendment. Readers are urged to read closely and remember them on election day.
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Tofoy
Oregonian
Mina Carrie Sheuerman Piano Concert Tonight
Mina Carrie Sheuerman performs a piano concert at Music Hall tonight. The program, as published yesterday in the East Oregonian, promises a delightful evening with Sheuerman noted as an accomplished pianist trained by leading U S masters.
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Mina Carrie Sheuerman
Music Hall
White Man Lynched at Tullola La May 29
A white man named Rogers was lynched by a Monroe mob in Tullola Louisiana the gang branded his crime as brutal and carried out the act.
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Tullola
Rogers
Monroe
Flood Waters Rise to New Highs Near Local Danger Line
In several localities, the much higher water levels threaten property as the river climbs rapidly. McKay reports rainfall pushing the river to heights not seen since last autumn, with flood risk intensifying along stretches near the danger line.
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McKay
Dangerous High Water Threatens Umatilla Area
Special to East Oregonian reports Umatilla river rising six feet in 16 hours and now the highest in 10 years with three houses washed away on Ryan Creek. Gov gauge washed out. Meacham and McKay creeks rising rapidly. Curtright place near flooding. homes evacuated. gardens and fields damaged as rivers threaten Bingham Springs and surrounding farms.
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Bingham Springs
McKay Creek
Curtright
Imaces
L. M. LaDow
Bireh
Oleg
Dave Ingram
Eastbound homeseekers visit Umatilla county
Fifty travelers from the east were shifted from the main line to the Spokane branch, many bound for Wa verly beet territory Parouse farming fields and Coeur d Alene timber districts. They sought information about Umatilla county and its resources, mostly men with families and limited capital.
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Spokane
Waverly
Parouse
Coeur d'Alencs
Umatilla County
Examination for Carriers and Clerks Held Next June
An examination for clerk and carrier positions will be conducted at the city post office on June 14 1906. Applicants may obtain blanks and full details on examination qualifications duties salaries vacations and promotions by writing to the secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners post office city.
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Board of Civil Service Examiners
Glycerine Claims in Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
The glycerine in Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is said to enhance medicinal properties, act as a nutritive and antiseptic, and aid in treating lingering coughs bronchial throat and lung conditions. It claims to build strength improve digestion aid appetite and curb coughing while noting it cannot cure consumption in advanced stages.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Buffalo
Eac
Piarce
V. Pierca
Beard Divorce Sought After Denver Marriage in 1903
Anna B Beard seeks divorce from William Beard in a morning filing by Carter Raley Raley. They married in Denver in August 1903 and have no children. She alleges life has been burdensome due to indignities and neglect while he also mistreats her father who visits their home. Court restrains disposal of property and costs amount to 100 dollars.
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Anna B. Beard
William Beard
Carter, Raley & Raley
Denver
Sones and Wife Visit from Helix California
P H Sones formerly of Sones and Walker Helix arrives from Los Angeles with his wife. They will visit the Willamette valley then move to Long Beach California to reside permanently. Sones plans to enter the real estate business there.
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P. H. Sones
Helix
Sones & Walker
Los Angeles
Musical Success Delights Large High School Audience
Weather dampened evening but a high school musical in the assembly room drew strong turnout. The program followed the published plan with many encores, featuring glee club, chorus, and vocal performances by several students.
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Glee Club
Musicians to Perform for Visiting Athletes Info Night
Ethel Temple, Bernice Ruppe, Margaret Williams and Herbert Ruppe will join Ermal Mann for a piano solo and a duet by Dean Goodman and Lester Hamley. Proceeds from the musical will defray expenses of entertaining visiting athletes tomorrow night.
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Ethel Temple
Bernice Ruppe
Margaret Williams
Herbert Ruppe
Ermal Mann
Dean Goodman
Lester Hamley
Pendleton Woodmen elect officers at annual meeting
At the next annual election of Pendleton camp Woodmen of the World the following were chosen for the ensuing term Consul commander Lee D Drake advisor lieutenant L D B Tolle man escort J G Bejger watchman A Zuenke sentry A F Armold manager C A Cole A social session followed with refreshments served.
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W. Eleet
Pendleton Camp
Woodmen of the World
Lee D. Drake
L. D B. Tolleman
J. G. Bejger
A. Zuenke
A. F. Armold
C. A. Cole
Burned Out No Address In San Francisco Notices
The Fast Oregonian reports multiple notices from San Francisco postmaster saying a paper subscriber was burned out and there is now no address for delivery. The notices indicate the subscriber’s residence could not be located after the earthquake.
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Oregonian
San Francisco
Palmistry Parlor Ad at 77 Thompson Street
Readings promise life reading covering past present and future by a medium. Claims changes ahead including successes failures marriages divorces travels and death. Located at Mrs Carney's Residence Parlors 77 Thompson Street with daily hours 10 to 6, Sundays included.
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Thompson Street
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Carney & Kennedy
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Alexanders
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Tallman & Co
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East Court ST
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