Governor investigates alleged guardian fees at asylum
The Salem Statesman reports Governor Chamberlain is investigating complaints that guardians appointed for asylum patients from Multnomah county overcharged for services. The case of Russian immigrant Charles Stormen, committed after alleged coercion, prompted scrutiny of guardianship fees and estate handling by Judge Webster and guardian H. H. Riddell. Officials urge a thorough inquiry into irregular practices and potential abuses of patient funds.
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Chamberlain
Multnomal
The
Salem Statesman
Multnomah County
Asylum For the Insane
Sunrdians
Multnomah
Calbreath
Charles Stormen
Mulinominh County
Stormen
Portland
San Francisco
L. R. Webster
Hermann F. Lossner
Rev. Lower
Guardian
Russia
H. H. Riddell
Chamber of Commerce
Slaughter of Elk Reported Near Granite and Trout Creek
A Baker City man returning from Trout Creek Meadows near Granite says hunters are waging a wanton slaughter of elk along the breaks between Trout Creek and the North Fork of the John Day. He heard heavy cannonading and fears many of the giants are being killed. In Granite he asked a game warden why elk killing law was not enforced and the warden replied that interference could be dangerous. A separate note mentions a tally-ho coach collapse in New York injuring 15 passengers.
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Baker City
Trout Creek Meadows
Granite
Democrat
Bakerity
Umatilla Notes From Local Train Yard and School
Notes from Umatilla describe Elmer Knight’s back injury and hospital care after switching work. H. G. Cowell earns a switchman berth on day shift. Dorothy Saylor visits family while Martha Watson plans to attend Sisters’ school. A new switch engine eases freight delays as the yard crowds grow. School opens with Prof. McDaniel of Milton teaching. interior repaint boosts the building. A shingles car catches fire, nearly destroyed, sparks blamed on the engine.
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Umatilla
Elmer Knight
Pon- Metou
H. G. Cowell
Dorothy Saylor
Portland
Sydney Saylor
W. YF. Turnbow
J. Watson
Pendleton
Martha
W. Davison
Jewell Franklin
Chait
Real Estate Bargains With Wide Variety Of Homes
A Pendleton Oregon notice lists many affordable properties including 1 to 6 room houses with baths, wells, city water, shade trees, fruit, barns, and several large lots. Prices range from 760 to 3600 with options for land, financing, and vacant lots throughout the city. Also offers land in cultivation and farm-ready sites near Pendleton.
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Jolna
Aite
Pendleton
Cali
Municipal Improvements Convention Opens in Montreal
Two hundred delegates from 76 cities across Canada attend the 12th annual convention of the American Society for Municipal Improvements in Montreal. The first business session began this morning as organizers discuss intercity urban betterment and collaborative projects.
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Montreal
Can
Dominion
American Society For Municipal Improvements
Exhibition of Modern Machines in Municipal Improvements
An exhibition opened at the Crystal Rink last night showcasing modern machines and appliances for municipal improvements. Notable papers read include Theory and Practice of Assessments for Local Improvements by WN Pr Lewis of New York, The Legislative Functions of Greater New York by M oN Marble of New York, Gutters and Cross Walks for Macadam Pavements by W J Stewart of Hochventer, N Y, and Paving by W Ad Howard of New York.
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Pr. Lewis
New York
M. On. Marble
Greater New York
J. Stewart
Hoohenter
Howard
Owners to Raise Steamer Jerome Wreck Near Snake River
Wakula Wash Sept 6 The owner of the freight steamer Jerome vows a determined effort to raise the craft wrecked in Wert Rapids below the Snake River mouth Saturday afternoon. An inspection shows limited damage a hole in the bow and the boat settled within minutes. Water fills ten feet of depth around the lower deck while the cabin remains above water. Cargo wheat will be removed and the hull towed to shallow water for repairs. Large crowds from this place and Kennewick viewed the wreck.
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Wakula
Wash
Jerome
Wert Rapids
Snake River
Bor
Kennewick
Beecham's Pills Promote Health in Women
An old advertisement urges that Beecham's Pills aid women by improving complexion, energy, and mood. It claims to support natural health during recurring debilitations, nervousness, headaches, and low spirits, urging every woman to use the remedy.
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Tally-Ho Party
St. Joseph's Academy
Prineville
Hartman
Bentley
Court St., Pendleton, Ore
Beecham’s
East Oregonian
Oregon
Wood & Coal
Roslyn Jonl
U.S
Roslyn Wood & Coal Co
Sherwin Williams
E. J. Murphy
East Court Street
Binck
Decker
Schumann
Milton
Bailey
Eiler’s Piano House
Eiler
Our
J. C. Gallagher
Court Street
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