New Charter Promises Reform in City Governance
Petition drive by Progressive Nonartisan Municipal League seeks a commission plan of government. The proposed charter would reduce remonstrance to block improvements from 50 percent to 0 percent, a change Mayor Murphy supported. If endorsed in December, a February special election would elect a mayor and two commissioners to run city affairs.
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Doctor Unable to Arouse Girl in Sleep 1% Hours
A fragmentary report notes Mieslain, unconscious since attending a dance at Reverend Francis Haines's, with Miss Tillie Williams, age seventeen, employed in the Farmity, cited. The brief intervals of consciousness are described as insufficient for awakening.
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Floating like a boat on water in old swimming feats
A quirky reminiscence recalls Dr Dedale of Manchester who swam long distances with a belt and sail attached to a light mast, gliding on water. Captain Boynton later swam the English Channel in an air inflated suit with a sail on his feet, using a paddle to steer.
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Disorderly 4 Fined in Pendleton Court
Bert Sweeney paid a five dollar fine for disorderly conduct yesterday and was released. In legal notices, John G. Neuman of Ukiah sold 20 acres in the Camas Prairie to Joseph Zipperer for 2700 dollars, with the deed recorded today. Newlyweds Pr. and Mrs. Parker returned from Portland after a ten-day visit, stopping briefly at Condon on the way.
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Missionary Society Meeting and Owl Tea House Reopening
The foreign mission society of the Presbyterian church meets this afternoon at Mrs. Sam R. Thompson’s home on College Street at 2 30. The Owl Tea House plans to reopen within days with Rey Cresswell as manager. The Episcopal church social for the sidewalk fund was postponed to Saturday evening at Major and Mrs. Lee Moorhouse’s home. Mr and Mrs James B Kennedy will return to Pendleton within a week per a bride’s letter to the East Oregonian. travel plans east were not stated.
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October marriages license issued to three couples
Three couples appeared before Deputy Clerk Brown in Unaitilia County to obtain marriage licenses. Jim Given and Della Crystal Martin. Francis Leslie Demeris and Laure Juliette Clark. Herman J. Breeding and Shirley Chaney secured permits entitling them to wed, residence listed as Unaitilia County.
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Schiffler Sells Tailor Shop to Peter Becker
Schiffler sells his Madison street tailoring business to Peter Becker who has worked there over five years. Schiffler and his wife will winter in southern California, then tour Europe. They plan to keep Madison street home and use the city as headquarters.
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Resolution Denounces Gubernatorial Candidate Ingham
A historic resolution attacks Louis Forth Ingham, accusing him of neglecting duty due to personal conduct. It states he should not be elected governor and cites failure to marry as the core issue driving the censure.
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Delancey Nicoll Defends Tobacco Trust Dissolution Plan
New York Oct 34 Charging opponents of the dissolution plan with opposing the plan to profit from the Trust's misfortunes Delancey Nicoll one of the leading trust lawyers defended the plan in U S court today He bitterly attacked Independents who he said conduct a combined business of 354000000 annually and seek to destroy the American Tobacco company.
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Supreme Court Basily Grinds Appeal From Counties
The document records an appellate case from Wallowa and Union counties involving Thomas De Valla as appellant and J. Th Coviness as respondent against La Grande brigadoen company. It notes the appellants and respondents tied to Wallowa and Union counties and cites regional court appeal origins.
Woman of 101 Years Registers to Vote in District
Whittier Del Oct 21 Mrs Lyla Heald Sharpless 101 registered voter says she is old enough to vote and becomes the district’s first registered woman. She is a Quaker, prohibitionist and progressive. In California.
Taft’s Cow Pauline Wayne Returns From Northwest Campaign
Pauline Wayne, President Taft's cow, returned from dairy and food shows in the northwest with a satchelful of medula and blue rib bons. She attended the Milwaukee Dairy Show and was the standout there. Her caretaker reports the Wisconsin home trip did not impair her production. this morning's milk was larger and richer than before. She seemed pleased to be back at the White House stable after her daily outing.
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Forestry official Thorp joins law bar after supreme court ruling
Forestry Service member H Thorp of Wallowa Oregon gains admission to the legal profession as the Supreme Court rules on qualifications. He plans to stay in government service and will move to Morton to take the examination for a law examiner post in the solicitor's office.
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Halloween Warning on Movable Property in City
Tonight Halloween night roving witches and goblins may target hooves and portable items. Property owners urged to secure iron bands on movable belongings or hide them away. Youthful pranksters warned to avoid ire and dangerous mischief on this memorable night.
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Church of the Redeemer All Saints Day service
Tomorrow being All Saints Day a diving service with a celebration of the Holy Communion will be conducted at the Church of the Redeemer under Rector Charles Quinney.
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Women of Polisold Governor Candidate Network Unite
A fragmented OCR fragment notes a housing related Homestead association aligning almost all Miswchwecht women organizations. It mentions a candidate named Chet Buechiae and a total membership around one hundred, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
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A Healthy Happy Old Age Through Syrup of Figs
Gentle cleansing aids in promoting a healthy aged life with a desert spoon of Syrup of Figs. A trusted laxative, it acts naturally, strengthens internal organs, and suits young and old without harmful ingredients. Buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product bearing its name.
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The Girl in the Taxi at Oregon Theater Inst
Critics found the play entertaining yet unrefined. The cast showed good selling ability and humor though the evening felt low in tone and its morals questionable. Despite laughs, the production was accused of promoting infidelity and a disreputable Broadway lifestyle.
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Grand theater vaudeville to feature Graham's miniature circus
This week the Grand presents its top vaudeville bill headlined by Graham's miniature circus a 40 trained rat cats and dogs act direct from New York Hammerstein Roof Garden The New York Review hails it as one of the most wonderful animal acts seen in years at the Grand promising a dramatic climactic finish.
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The Frenio Show Delays and Costume Splendor
The program features grand fineries and elaborate costumes with strong dancers and singers. A mistake delays the Musical Walters, pushing their opening to Thursday while Koma Dye steps in, delivering high class entertainment with refined stage settings and impressive light effects.
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The Golden Girl at Oregon Theatre Opens November First
At the Oregon theatre the new musical comedy The Golden Girl by Hough Adams Howard comes to town Friday, November 1. Carlton King stars as Jefferson Carter with Virgin a Drew in the demanding fiend role. the show features three big musical numbers including Wine Woman and Song and I Want to Fight.
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