Nine Indictments Against Six Men
Nine indictments charging six men with crimes were returned by the grand jury this morning. Ed Peterson of the Meacham saloon faced multiple counts under the Local Option law and was released on bond. Victor A. Ryther was indicted for stealing a horse from Carney and Braffley livery. He pleaded guilty and faces sentencing. Thomas Balcom, Willam Evans, and Leslie Butler were indicted for theft of clothing from an Indian tepee and await arraignment. W W Atfield, former express agent at Umatilla, is charged with embezzling 493 dollars from American Express. After the report, the grand jury toured the county poor farm by automobile and will likely discharge after final report.
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Ed Peterson
Victor A. Ryther
Carney & Braffley
Thomas Balcom
Willam Evans
Leslie Butler
Tomorow
W.W. Atfield
Express
Umatilla
American Express Company
Grand Jury
Poser
Indictment Reported Against Fitzgerald in Treasury Theft
Chicago reports another indictment against George Fitzgerald former assorting teller of the sub-treasury for theft of 170000 from the treasury three years ago. Fitzgerald denies the charges saying the story is cooked up to injure him. He was seen dining with a man in a purple hobble skirt.
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Chicago
Srand
George FitsGerald
Sub-Treasury
Fitz Gerald
Treasury
Gerald
Fite1gerald
Large Reward for Gold Bullion Thieves
Seattle dispatch reports Alaska-Pacific Express may pay 10000 dollars for the arrest of robbers who stole 57000 from a Fairbanks to Seattle gold bullion shipment and 20000 from registered pouches aboard the Humboldt. Federal agents and detectives search the case with Canadian Northwest Police aid from Dawson and the Yukon.
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Seattle
Alaska-Pacific Express Company
Fairbanks
Humbolt
Canadian Mounted Northwest Police
Dawson
Yukon
Saints Conference Opens in Seattle for 10 Days
The annual conference of a church of Latter Day Saints not connected with the Salt Lake Mormons opened in Seattle today and will run for 10 days. Elders from Idaho and several western states are in attendance.
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Seattle
Church of Latter Day Saints
Salt Lake
Idaho
Newsy Notes of Pendleton Weather and Local Events
Official weather report lists maximum 73 and minimum 66 with 22 inches of rainfall. John H Richardson dies after Seattle message. he was known in Platoy and Lehman Springs. Kludas of Connell passes through en route from Lehman Springs where he spent summers for ten years. Sunday a large chicken dinner was hosted at Lehman camp by Mrs McNeill, the resort landlady.
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John LH. Richardson
Seth Richardson
Seattle
John H. Richardson
Platoy
Pras
Lehman Springs
Ti. Kludas
Connell
Wash
Lehman
Registration Still Grows in Local Precincts
Registration blanks received this morning from outside precincts raise total to 728. Ukiah awaits further returns but final registration not expected to reach 3800. Two years ago the figure was 3868.
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Sutherland
Ukiah
Foreclosure suit filed on $15,000 mortgage
Manuel Pedro filed yesterday afternoon a lawsuit to foreclose a $15,000 mortgage against George C. Ransier and T G Montgomery. Ran Siler recently declared bankruptcy and Montgomery was appointed trustee. The mortgage secures four notes: three for $4000 and one for $3000.
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Manuel Pedro
George C. Ransier
T. G. Montgomery
Ran Siler
Montgomery
Standpipe Broken After Freight Train Collision
The standpipe feeding water to BR and N locomotives was broken off early today when a freight train passed. The top section was snagged by a carload of ties, causing near flooding of the yards before the water supply was shut off.
Marriage Licenses Issued In County
A license was issued last evening to Bam E. Paine and Virginia May Berry both of the county. This afternoon another license was issued to William H. La Course and Maude F. Moriesette of Adams. Moriesette was said to be 16 years old with parental consent from Frank Moriesette.
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Bam E. Paine
Virginia May Berry
William H. la Course
Maude F. Moriesette
Adams
Morisette
Frank Morisette
Chris Breding Buys Hilton Property and Adjacent Home
Chris Breding, the well known wheatraiser, purchased the Hilton home at 312 South Main Street and the nearby 317 Willow Street house formerly owned by William Hilton. The two purchases were from Co. K. Cochran of Portland, who had the property for several months. J. P. Walker arranged the sale and will have lived at the old Hilton home, which the Breding family will now occupy.
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Hilton
Chris Breding
South Main Street
Willow Street
William Hilton
Co. K. Cochran
Portland
J. P. Walker
Breding
Terry Buys Blooded Bull Terrier Bonnybred Snowbird
L G Terry a well known traveling man buys Bonnybred Snowbird a female bull terrier regarded as one of the best blooded dogs in the region. Her sire Chief Pohattan is a top son of Cham pion Woodcote Wonder, famed for championships and great breeding. The dog’s purchase excites pride in her owner.
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Terry
L. G. Terry
Snowbird
Chief Pohattan
Bonnybdird
Woodcote Wonder
Mexico Centenary Prompts Wide Public Improvements
The centennial year brings government action to care for the poor and fund vast public improvements. States and municipalities plan lasting memorials including schools hospitals museums monuments streets and parks.
Head of St. Pauls School Tells of Institution
Miss Nettle M. Galbraith, principal of St. Pauls school in Walla Walla, spoke in the city about the Episcopal boarding and day school for girls. The institution has been strengthened this year with improved scholarship standards enabling entry to higher schools without demotion, and music remains a principal feature with new vocal instructor Harry Casey. Glimpse of students from Pen could be expected.
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Nettle M. Galbraith
St. Paul's School
Walla Walla
Miss Galbraith
St. Paul's
Harry Casey
Galbraith
Pen
Closed Season for Straw Hats Opens Derby Day
New York September 18. Derby hats began to appear this morning as demand rose for soft hats and derbies in the early autumn market.
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New York
Derby
Etromy
Unprecedented demand hits hat market derbys in New York
The market for derbys leads demand as prices rise, with cheap grades scarce and resupply limited. Straw hats face a limited open season and rules vary across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Coney Island, while married men enjoy a brief extension.
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Manhattan
Bronx
Coney Island
New York
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Broadway
Hubby
Jim Hill Celebrates Seventy Second Birthday In Northwest
Sin Hin to 72 St Paul Minn Sept 16 James J Hin affectionately known as Jim in the Northwest marks his seventy second birthday The famed railway magnate remains lively and active sharing bold views on public issues He is seen as a railroad man with a sentiment for national welfare His recent address before the National Conservation Congress was a season highlight.
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Sin Hin
St. Paul
Minn
James J. Hin
Jim
Northwest
Jim” Hill
National Conservation Congress
New Rear Admiral, Southerland Elevated in Navy Rank
Washington Sept 16 Capt William H H Southerland, member of the examining and retiring board of the navy, advanced to rear admiral succeeding Rear Admiral Albert G Berry. He is 58, entered the naval academy in 1868 and is the youngest captain elevated to flag rank this year. Capt Charles E Fox, who started at Annapolis in 1868, will become rear admiral next Thursday, taking the rank vacated by Rear Admiral Herbert Winslow.
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Washington
William H. H. Southerland
Examining and Retiring Board of the Navy
Alsbert G. Berry
Naval Academy
Charles E. Fox
Annapolla
Southerland
Herbert Winslow
Begin G. O. P. Fight in New York State
New York on September 16 reports the organization of the Republican county committee and a power struggle between the Roosevelt and Sherman factions for control of the state convention. Delegates are to be chosen next Monday and congressional candidates named the following day. The factions contend for Saratoga session control with a floor showdown likely at the convention.
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New York
Republican ‘County Committee
Roosevelt
Sherman
Saratoga
Injunction Sought in Astoria Railway Case
In Astoria Oregon A A Cobb vs Wilson Rector Daly a motion to dissolve the temporary injunction was argued in circuit court Tuesday. The suit seeks to restrain defendants from interfering with the plaintiff taking charge of grading work for the Astoria Southern Railway's road up the Kaskanine and Young rivers. Judge Campbell held the complaint insufficient to sustain a continuing injunction but allowed an amended complaint. The temporary injunction remains in effect until next week when the amended complaint is argued.
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Astoria
Cobb
Wilson, Rector & Daly
Astoria Southern Railway Company
Kaskanine
Young Rivers
Campbell
Round-up concessions sought at Mark Moorhouse Co office
All parties desiring to obtain concessions at the Round-up should see Morrisy and Campbell at the Mark Moorhouse Co office located at 42 B Court Street for arrangements and details.
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Morrisy & Campbell
Mark Moorhouse Co
B. Court Street
Special Veal and Spring Chickens for Saturday
Central Meat Market offers veal and spring chickens for Saturday sales. Phone contact listed as Main 33 for orders and inquiries.
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Central Meat Market
Milton Fruit Exhibit at District Fair Promised
Milton and Freewater will present a fruit grain and vegetable exhibit at the coming district fair, aiming to surpass all prior county efforts. A letter to Secretary Fitz Gerald from Manela & Jones confirms space arrangements, with Milton’s unprecedented yield raising anticipation among fair board members. Special rates from the O R and N were announced, including a one and one third rate all week for points from The Dalles to Walula, and a September 30 day covering Portland Spokane and Camas Prairie lines.
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Milton
Umatilla County
Fitz Gérald
Manela & Jones
Fair Commission
Freewater
Fitz Gerald
Fair Board
Fits Gerald
Dalles
Walla Walla
Walula
Portland
Spokane
Camas Prairie Ines
Vale Begins Work On Sewer System
Vale Oregon starts a $75,000 water and sewer project with a big ditch-digging machine from Wyoming and Bulgarian- gathered materials. Superintendent Dutch plans pipe lay surveys across town and a 100,000 gallon reservoir on the hill east of town. Source of water undetermined between deep wells or Willow creek.
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Vale, Or
Vale
Wyoming
W. A. Dutch
Portland
Alogo
City to call special election for $20,000 water bonds
Springs, twelve miles south of town, is favored as the site. The city council plans a special election to vote on issuing an additional $20,000 in bonds to extend the gravity water system.
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Springs
North Yakima Visit Boosts Walla Walla County Fair
Walla Walla planners install a large electric sign over the main entrance and light the pavilion to promote the fair. A highlight will be a North Yakima Commercial Club visit with about 76 delegates, reciprocated by a return trip when the state fair runs in Yakima on Derby day.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Walla Walla County Fair
North Yakima
Walla Walla Fair
Yakima
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Alber
Lethbridge
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Dow
Bowman & Gen
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Fitzgerald
Workingmen’s Clothing CO
Pendleton Eye Works
East Amset
Newsy
Ralph Shafer
Shafer
Godfrey Neuman
McKay Creek
Mexico
Business College
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School of Quality
Empire Business College
Boston
Castoria
Pendleton Drug CO
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
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Jack Webster
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