Madden Boys Crusade Victim Taken by Juvenile Court
Second case before juvenile court under Judge Gilliland the boy son of Dan Madden, motherless, left by his father, and said to frequent questionable places. Probation officers committed him to the Boys and Girls Aid Society at Portland after a Grilliand hearing. he appears about 14 though claims 17.
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Gilliland
Dan Madden
Grilliand
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society
Portland
Pendleton
Start Now to Battle Early Cold Symptoms
The message urges immediate action at the first signs of a cold. Delaying treatment may allow symptoms to deepen, making recovery longer and more painful. Acting each hour early could shorten illness and reduce discomfort.
Judge Gilliland Targets Street Children in Court Crusade
The case marks the second such action in Judge Gilliland's ongoing drive against children on the streets and several more youths are set to appear before the court in the coming days.
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Gilliland
Company L Presents First Winter Dance at Armory Hall
The first in a series of dances by Company L was held at Armory hall after the regular drill. A pleasant crowd and good music made the informal event enjoyable. Future dances will be twice monthly on Tuesday evenings and will be invitation affairs.
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Armory Hall
Pendleton Scouring Mill To Run Two Weeks
Tomorrow morning the Pendleton scouring mill will start up for a two weeks run. A crew of about 20 men will be employed to scour wood on hand. The mill previously finished its regular run, and recent wood purchases prompted the extended operation.
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Pendleton
Dr Vaughan Returns From Flying Trip
Dr E A Vaughan returns home after sixteen days away with Mrs Vaughan. The pair went to Spokane for property interests, then to Portland where he attended the state board of dental examiners. Mrs Vaughan remains in Portland.
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E. A. Vaughan
Colored boot black Rufus Fletcher arraigned for perjury
Rufus Fletcher, a colored boot black, was indicted by the recent grand jury and arraigned this afternoon before Judge Bean on perjury. He admits guilt but claims others prompted the crime and says he did not realize its enormity. District Attorney Phelps urged release on his own recognizance.
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Rufus Fletcher
Bootblack
Bean
Fletcher
Phelps
Pendleton Hosts Walla Walla Pastor Visitor
Rev. J. B. Ball of Walla Walla and pastor of the United Brethren church there spent yesterday in Pendleton as a guest of friends.
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J. B. Ball
Walla Walla
United Brethren Church
That City
Pendleton
Mysterious Woman Wandered From Huntington to La Grande
A stout woman using the name Amanda Johnson was brought to La Grande by Sheriff Childers on suspicion of mental instability. She left Oakland and rode toward Spokane, walked into La Grande, and wandered west then up the Grand Ronde area before reaching Hil ward. She slept at a logging camp and later accepted work to fund a ticket toward Spokane versus charity.
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Amandy Johnson
Cilldere
Saya
la Grande
Oakland
Cal
Huntington
Spokane
Hilward
Grand Ronde Lumber Company
Disputes Over Election Bets in Oregon Journal
Oregon Daily Journal reports many bets unsettled as a question of majority versus plurality dominates disputes over Taft’s win. Bets often used majority to mean a Taft lead over Bryan, while unofficial figures show Taft’s majority 14,212 and plurality 24,343.
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Oregon Daily Journal
Journal
Taft
Oregon
Bryan
How Idaho Farmers Get Rid of Sage Brush
Over east of here a new region under the Carey act is opened by major irrigation firms in the Twin Falls reclamation project. More than a million acres of sagebrush land are being reclaimed, with William Benning using a kerosene torch to burn 20 acres last Friday, saving about 150 dollars at five dollars per acre. The torch works best in dry weather and with favorable wind, clearing hundreds of acres on the North Side in recent weeks.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Lakeview Examiner
William Benning
Financial crisis in China sparks lender aid ties
Pekin China November 18 the great China bank supplied 500000 dollars to exchange banks in trouble since the death of the downager empress and emperor. Exchange banks suspended payments amid rumors of unrest. Tokio November 18 the Japanese minister at Pekin cabled to report peace prevails and new government officials seek to avert uprising.
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Pekin
China
Great China Bank
Tokio
Foreign Department
Roosevelt Dinner Invite For Gompers Reported
Denver reports Roosevelt will send a special invitation to Samuel Gompers and AFL executive council members to dine with him before addressing Congress. Federation convention morning sessions focus on jurisdictional squabbles.
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Denver
Col
Roosevelt
Gompers
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Bleached flour on trial at Washington hearing
In Washington on November 18 the board of food and drug inspection heard arguments from prominent millers defending the bleaching of flour. They claimed the public demands snowy whiteness and that unbleached flour would be unsuitable for sale.
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Washington
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Flood reports from Nooksack and Skagit rivers reassessed
From Bellingham Washington on November 18 authorities report that early flood warnings were exaggerated. The Nooksack and Skagit rivers remain high but within banks and water levels are receding after initial flood fears.
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Bellingham
Wash
Nooksack
Skagit River
Mitchell to Speak at Civic Federation Convention
John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers has accepted an invitation to address trade agreements at the National Civic Federation annual convention in New York on December 14.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
National Civic Federation
Senator Clark Bids For Franchise In Missouri
United States Senator W A Clark told residents of Missouri Montana that with a proper franchise he will build. He urged voters to support the scheme claiming it would spur development and economic growth for the region.
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Eix
United States
W. A. Clark
Minsouri
Mont
Mortgage release error sparks circuit court actions
W. H. Dale sues to foreclose a mortgage on the north half of the southwest quarter and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter in section 4 township 6 5 R 2 E after alleging Charles W. Meter released the note secured by error. The suit claims Meter owes 937.04 in costs plus the $800 note. Other suits involve Ernest B. Keller and Charles Dittemore against John T Snell and Mary Snell over notes in the Coeur d Alene district Idaho. A boundary dispute by Cora I Simpson seeks to fix the line with four acres of wheat fenced for 10 years as the disputed boundary with W T Hasings et al.
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Bank of Helix
Charles W. Meter
W. H. Dale
Meteer
Sueson Notes
Ernest B. Keller
Charles Dittemore
John T. Snell
John T. and
Mary Snell
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Cora I. Simpson
W. T. Hasings
Rabbitville Scribe to Amuse Pendleton People
Addison Bennett editor of the Ir rigan Irrigator The Dalles Optimist author of Rabbitville notes chief justice of the district fair baby show and Oregon development league worker will give a humorous lecture in this city on November 27. The date is fixed though the venue is undecided. Proceedings go to the Commercial Association and lecturer. Proceeds will be shared. This is the first in a coast winter series. Further details to follow.
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Addison Bennett
Irrigan Irrigator
Dalles Optimist
Rabbitville Notes
Justce
District Fair Baby Show
Oregon Development League
Bennett
Commercial Association
Free Land at Roseburg Opens for Entry 1909
Roseburg Oregon announces opening of 1950 acres of dairying fruit and timber lands withdrawn from Umpqua forest reserve. Area spans Coos western Lane and Douglas counties with a January 20 1909 entry. squatters may settle after December 21 and be recognized prior to file-in date.
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Roseburg
Ore
Umpqua
Coos
Western Lane
Douglas
Marshfield
Death in Spokane: J C Northrup slain near NP yards
Spokane reports the death of J C Northrup of Palouse Wash after being found killed in Northern Pacific coal bunkers. A $10 cache remained in his pockets, the missing watch torn from a broken chain. The body was dragged 70 feet by coal-bin buckets before release. The death remains a mystery with conflicting staff observations on drunkenness.
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Spokane
J. C. Northrup
Palouse
Wash
Northern Pacific
BE. R. Northrup
H. C. Johnson
Storage battery railway cars in Russia
Two storage battery railway cars are in use on the Prussian state railways. They are the first of 57 such cars to be in service, capable of 60 miles between recharges. Each pair has a 60 horsepower motor and an 84 cell battery mounted in front of the motorman’s compartment.
Beal Company Representative Seeks Good Roads Support
W F Looker of Portland representing the Beal company visited the county court today to press for improvements to roads.
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W. F. Looker
Portland
Beal Company
A Millionaire Tramp in Oregon Theatrical Sketch
An actor fallen from grace drifts into an Indiana town with a touring company. The tramp reveals he once starred in Two Orphans alongside Kate Claxton, now to perform The Millionaire Tramp in Oregon on Saturday November 21. The show features a unique inside the theater effect with audience visible on stage and promises wholesome humor.
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Indiana
Tramp
Hholes
Furthermor
Kate Claxton
Elmer Walters
Oregon
New Filing Cases in Clerk's Office
New filings load the clerk's vault as rank upon rank of steel filing cases fill the courthouse room. The book stacks are in place with space left for more records while past pleadings are moved from the vault to the basement and later to the recorder's vault to ease congestion.
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Court House
Columbia University Plans Milton Birthday Celebration
Trustees faculty and students arrange a formal December 9 observance at Columbia University for the birth anniversary of John Milton. The centennial celebration of Edgar Allan Poe’s birth is set for January 19 at the university.
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New York
Columbia University
John Milton
Edgar Allen Poe
Grocer Offers Bho Schlag's Boots in Bold Trade Deal
Local grocer touts a new offer as Bho Schlag's Boots arrive, promising big payoffs for customers who trade in worn items. Community reaction ranges from skepticism to curiosity about the value and timing.
Treatment Kills Grain in Eastern County Fields
Walla Walla reports hundreds of acres seeded with chemically treated wheat drenched in vitriol. The severe washing destroyed the life germ, preventing sprouting. Farmers now reseed in hopes of a good harvest next year, fearing the smut Erved hopes were dashed by harsh treatment.
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Walla Walla
Eau Claire Prepares For Major Ski Tournament February 6
Eau Claire officials announce the National Association of American ski meet will be held February 6. The organization has 3500 native members and 35 clubs affiliated, with the sport gaining rapid popularity across the United States and plans for many new clubs this winter in northern and eastern states.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Atlantic
Nationa 8l Association of American
Dlate
United States
Maty
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Standard Grocery Co
Madden Boys Crusade
Boys' and Girls’ Aid Society
Tallman & Co
BE. A. Vaughan
Winslow Bros
Jewelers
Opticians
United States Depository
Walker
la Granie
Mountain
President Gompers
Mitchell
W. TI
Dale
Rabbitville
Northrup
Russia
Boston
Milton
Rader
Gus
Lafontaine
Main Street
Lafontaine Block
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