Young thief again in toils at Meacham and Umatilla
Eugene Gay the same youth who stole a Walla Walla police horse two years ago is jailed in Umatilla county after taking a $500 outfit from German rancher Ernest Grossehemig. He drove to Meacham, unhitched the team, fed and slept in a stranger’s barn, then worked for a wood chopper before police arrested him. He claims he intended only to go to Meacham and avoid walking.
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Walla Walla
Umatilla
Ernest Grossehemig
Meacham
Eugene Gay
Captain Morris
Umatilla County
State Reform School
Chehalls
Grossehemig
Coombs Canyon
Gay
Pendleton
Farmer Yields 56 Bushels per Acre on 400 Acres in Washington
Spokane reports W 8 Neil and sons cultivating 400 acres at the La Follette homestead near Pullman to have a total Red Russian wheat cut of 22,500 bushels. The average yield is 56 bushels per acre, possibly a regional record. Some farms in the district harvested 60 to 75 bushels per acre on smaller holdings, with grain loss noted from previous cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Neil
la Follette
Pullman
Northwest
Colonist Rates In Effect From Chicago to Northwest Coast
Colonist rates of 33 dollars from Chicago 25 dollars from Mississippi river points and proportionate rates from other cities to northwest and Pacific coast points were put into effect today and will run for one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missour River
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Pendleton News Summary: Local births, licenses, and deaths
A daughter was born yesterday to Rev and Mrs A McKensie Meldrum. A marriage license issued to John W Parks and Miss Lora Leighty of Milton. Draft horses purchased for Roberta Bros Co of Spokane. Wheat prices fluctuated with club wheat at 77c. Theodore Charrier suit filed for 807.57. Mission School progress reported with 41 pupils enrolled. Orville Reeves plans study at Corvallis after Cornell harvest work. Prominent Rebecca Nellie Harris and Etta Bordman visiting for lodge session. Richard Williamson, 19, dies after typhoid. funeral at home conducted by Rev A M Meldrum. interment Olney Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Williamson
W. P. Williamson
West Railroad Street
A. M. Meldrum
The
Christian Church
Olney Cemetery
Option on Mill Site in Pendleton Looms
Ben Hill manager of Pendleton Lumber holds an 80 day option on the entire West Webb street block housing the skating rink and Oregon feed yard. He weighs locating a prospective new planing mill there and notes his firm is studying distribution rates which could heavily influence the site decision.
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Ben Hill
Pendleton Lumber Company
West Webb Street
Oregon
Hill
Death of Weston Youth From Appendicitis
Orin Lavender a 14 year old Weston native and son of County Road Master Dave Lavender died in Walla Walla after an appendicitis attack and operation. He was known as a good student and well regarded young man. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the family residence on Water Street in Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Lavender
Dave Lavender
Walla Watl
Weston
Water Street
North Yakima plans to entertain Taft
North Yakima readies a public half day program for President Taft's September 29 visit. The reception committee includes Senator Wesley Jones, Senator Sam Cremon, Representative L. C. Meigs, W. M. Cline, and Mayor P. M. Armbruster. Ellensburg will host a brief stop with simple decor rather than a large hay platform.
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North Yakima
Mil
Yakima
Sutton Case to Be Reheard at Naval Inquiry
Washington indicates Representative Good will introduce a resolution demanding a naval affairs committee investigation into Lieutenant Sutton of Oregon's death at Annapolis and the conditions there at the time.
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Washington
Sutton
Oregon
Annapolis
Good
Naval Affairs Committee
Harriman's successor not yet chosen
New York, Sept 15. Directors of the New York Central failed to elect a successor to Harriman at today’s meeting. It was believed the vacancy would be filled at the next board session.
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New York
New York Central
Harriman
Local boys to enter O A C from Pendleton area
Pendleton sends a strong local contingent to Oregon Agricultural College with 25 to 30 students from Umatilla County. Notable enrollees include Charles Despain Albert Gibson Bruce Gilbert William McDaniel Orville Reeves Lester McPatridge and the Whittemore sisters. The county had 26 D A C students last year and the new armory at the college promises expanded athletic and military use. Albert Gibson is the standout, having won the Northwest wrestling title last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
The
Agricultural College
Northwest
Corvallis
O.A.C
Charles Despain
Albert Gibson
Bruce Gilbert
William McDaniel
Orville Reeves
Lester McPatridge
Derr Edwards
Whittemore
Umatilla County
United States
Military
James J Hill Talks on Farming Praises the Cultivator
James J Hill extols farming and links agriculturists with bankers urging cooperation to boost agricultural interests. He cites a historian's view that durable conquests come from the plow, urging all to support and extend this essential toil for civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Atlas
Bankers to Elect Officers This Afternoon
Chicago Sept 15 The American Bankers association will this afternoon elect its officers for the ensuing year All business was suspended by bankers this morning and clearing houses and trust companies discussed Edward Perine of New York was the principal speaker on Trust Company Resources and Revenues Vice President Sherman who was to speak last night could not attend due to business calls
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Chicago
American Bankers’ Association
Edward Perine
New York
Sherman
McCredite Drafts Kilillay and Burnett for Coast League
Portland Sept 16 Judge MecCredie drafted outfielder Burnett and pitcher Jack Kilillay from the Spokane club for Next season Coast League play. Several other Northwest League players were drafted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCredite
Portland
Judge MecCredie
Jack Killillay
Burnett
Spokane
Also Mentioned on This Page
White House Coffee
Standard Grocery Co
East Court St
Jeweler
Winslow Bros
C. M. Heacock
Optician
Central Meat Market
Alta St
the Handy Store
Malin Street
A. McKensie Meldrum
John W. Parks
Lora Leighty
Milton
William Rahe
Roberta Bros. & Co
Father Neate
St. Andrews
Cornell
State Agricultural College
Seattle
Bellingham
Rebecca
Nellie L. Harris
Etta Bordman
Illinois
City
B. E. Coon
Harris
Rebekahs
Richard Williamson
Taft
Tostetter
Tallman’s
MT. Hood
Tallman & Co
Boston
Business College
Pendleton Dye Works
E. O, Draper, Prin
Pendleton, Ore
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
I. G. M. Rice
G. M. Rice
Cashier
C. K. Cranston
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