Pendleton Woolen Mill Purchase Suggested by Local Interests
A Pendleton woolen mill deal moves forward as J P Wilbur seeks mill management on a percentage basis if purchase and financing can be arranged. TC Taylor to head negotiations. BE J Burke notes Judd's offer to sell the plant, with machinery for 10000 and buildings leased to buyers.
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Pendleton
J. Burke
E. ¥. Dudid
Woolen Mill Committee
J. P. Wilbur
BE. J. Burke
BE. J. Judd
TC. Taylor
Chnarge
Mil
Wilbur
Union County
BE. J
Burke
T Burke
BE. Y. Judd
Rourke
Taylor
Mr. Wilbur
Heron
Dageageman Narrow Escape at O H and N Depot
A loaded revolver discharged inside a trunk at the O H and N depot injuring Kenneth Hannum. The bullet cut the arm and damaged his side as the trunk contents caught fire. The weapon, a large old style revolver, was packed in a trunk being moved from a Walla Walla train. Officials seek the owner and consider charges for carrying a loaded weapon aboard. Hannum is being treated by Dr. Waffle and is reported to be in pain.
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Kenneth Hannum
Tralnmnen
Digsy Renan
Hannum
No. 2
Havoum
Albert Kearney
Paradiig
Astander
Odd Fellows
Walla Walla
I Ts
Waffle
Hobson to Speak at Court House Tomorrow Afternoon
Congressman Richmond P. Hobson will speak at the court house at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon, with an address at Adams in the evening. Arrangements were made by the local Democratic committee after a theater booking failed due to another event.
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Congressmat
Richmond PB
Hobson
Court House
Adam
Focal Democratic Committee
Tomorriw
Cansmon
Hobson Apeak
Adames
Wilbur Plans Year-Long Mill Operation and Expansion
Wilbur aims to run the mill for a full year to demonstrate the Hittin liens and show profitability. If successful, he intends to secure cheaper land on the city edge and build modern concrete mill buildings. His goal is to establish a large, paying manufacturing business and operate at full capacity with potential enlargements upon relocation.
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Wilbur
Mormon Colony to Be Placed Near Reno Nevada
Reno Nevada Oct 11 Nevadians are armed at the announcement that another Mormon colony will be established in Nevada near Reno Representatives of the Mormon church are looking over the land. They expect to be located by spring.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Mormon Church
Friggo Servians Seek U S Aid in Bosnia Annexation Fight
A Serb meeting in Cronstadt aims to enlist American sympathy to protest Austria’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Leader Mladen Merchop says four thousand Servians on the Pacific coast could enlist, with 285 already signed. Local organizers hope to raise about 200,600 in the United States and urge U S intervention. Russian battleships Crareviteh Slava and Bogitwr sail toward Turkish waters, likely near action zones if Turkey Bulgar combat resurges.
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Sun Praneisen
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Austria
Mladen Merchop
Austrain
Pacific
United States
Cronstadt
Turkey
Portland post office cashier suspected in major shortage
Charles A. Strouse, cashier of the Portland post office for eight years, is suspended after a discovered shortage estimated at 4000 to 5000 dollars. Officials say accounts appeared straight when he left due to eye trouble, but the loss was found two days later. Bonded employees mean the government loses nothing. investigation launched with bonding firm hinting possible error.
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Strauss
Portland
Ore
Charles A. Strouse
Portland Post Office
Strut Sass
Washington
The
Portland Sunday Journal
Hartman & Thompson
Inspector Checks Federal Loss Report for Missing Funds
A string of inspectors examined the books in a federal building to verify a reported loss. Each audit aimed to confirm the amount missing and to ensure no error occurred in the checking or in the accounts of the person under suspicion.
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Ment
Seattle Clerk Arrested For Attempted Sale Of Receipts
Oti H Wade, clerk in charge of the quartermaster's department at Arlington dock, was arrested after attempting to dispose of military receipts and vouchers. He allegedly offered the information to Erick Johnson, president of Seattle Machine Works, for two thousand dollars.
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Seattle
Oti H Wade
Quartermaster's Department
United States Army
Arlington Dock
Erick Johnson
Seattle Machine Works
Weston Normal School Favored Small Centers Over Central
President R C French of the Eastern Oregon State Normal says people pull schools up by roots to see growth. He favors keeping Weston and other small normals, arguing smaller schools offer better student contact with department heads and stronger training through faculty interest and spirit. A majority report may bring dormitory plans and other improvements, while a central normal school remains debated among regents.
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French
Salem
Normal School
R. C. French
Eastern Oregon State Normal School
Weston Normal
Weston School
Pendleton to get a new depot announce plan details
J P O'Brien general manager for the O R and N railroad says headquarters has authorized a new depot in Pendleton with plans nearly complete The site location is to be decided after meetings with Pendleton business men Options include using the old coal chutes area or moving the round house to a nearby property A brick or concrete structure is planned to provide ample platform space and relieve Main street congestion.
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Pendleton
J. P. O'Brien
O. R. & N. Railroad
O’brien
Alexander
Commercial Club
O'Brien
Spokane
Walla Walk
Main Street
Round House
Watht Walla
Orphan Flora Ran hery presumed drowned in Lake Washington
In Seattle on October 19 an orphan from Pasadena Flora Ran hery was drowned in about 150 feet of water in Lake Washington. She rowed out to reach something and likely lost balance. the body has not been recovered.
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Seattle
Flora Ranhery
Pasidena
Cyllf
Lake Washington
Robbery at Gib son store hits post office today
A Gibson, Ot. store was robbed yesterday morning with a lien on the post office. About $40 in cash and blank money orders plus stamps were taken. Local law enforcement investigates as owners appeal for information.
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Gibson
Senator Fulton to Speak at Opera House Rally
Senator Fulton is slated to address Pendleton Republicans at the opera house tonight at 8. A parade and four transparencies will precede the speech, with the Bind and glee clubs providing music and the Young Men's Club aiding. About 50 Republicans from the county are invited to attend, and special badges will mark attendees. The event, touted as among the strongest Republican efforts this campaign, aims to energize the faithful with intermissions featuring songs by the Young Republicans and band performances.
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Sherman
Pendleton
Senator Pulton
Opera House
Glee Club
Vinetone
Fallen
Abe Olu
Dems Question Senator Fulton on Roosevelt Policy and Election Reform
Pendleton Oregon October 19 1909 Democrats press Senator Charles W Fulton with pointed questions about his private remarks and public positions. They ask why he opposed Roosevelt era reforms, aligned with Aldrich Cannon and Sherman, and how his stance shifts with Taft presidency. They probe views on direct election of senators and Fulton’s Chicago convention votes and remarks at a Willard Hotel dinner.
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Pendleton
Ore
Charles W. Fulton
Fulton
Freo
Tutt
White House
Oregon
United States
Aldrich
Cannon
Pitcell
Sherman
Roosevelt
Congress
Taft
Senate
Chicago
Cmd
la Follette
Wis
Patton
W. OJ. Bryan
Meiney Stoone
New Willard
Washington
Ankeny
Filton
China
Republica Party
Republican Party
Howe
Cannan
Ol Strike On Bastling Nelson's Farm
Chicago report notes a strike on Nelsons Livermore California ranch with a loss linked to a property purchase of seventeen thousand dollars. The fragmentary item mentions Patting Nelson and a lightwolehr chumpiin as part of the damaged text.
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Bastling Nelson
Chicago
Patting Nelson
Livermore
California
Matlock to Build 125 Feet of Levee Extension
A revised plan extends the town levee 125 feet further downstream after W P Mallock offered the extra length. The change, originally misreported as a 20 foot extension by Matlock, aims to better protect the lower town from riverfront backwater and flood risk.
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Matlock
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