Truancy Officers Named as County Enforces Law
Six truancy officers were elected to oversee compulsory attendance in the county districts. Appointees include J W Dykes Milton Frank Richmond Helix William Hoggard Echo D Turner Pendleton H H McReynolds Pilot Rock and W E Pierson Ukiah with Weston district pending. Officers to be paid $2 per day. Rules require prompt written notices to parents, investigations, and monthly expense reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Boundary Board
J. W. Dykes
Milton
Frank Hichmond
Helix
William Hoggard
Echo
D. Turner
Pendieton
H. H. McReynolds
Pro Rock
W. I. Piersol
Ukiah
Frank Richmond
Pendleton
H. H. McReynolda
Pilot Rock
W. E. Pierson
Weston
Boundary Board
Oregon
Ain
Mileage Allowance For Truant Officers Vague Policy
Truant officers traveling under district boundary board or county superintendent orders will be allowed mileage at 10 cents per mile each way by the nearest traveled route. The policy specifies reimbursement for travel and sets the rate and approval framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesmary
Third Term Slogan Drives Portland Republican Fight
Portland Republicans push for a second elective term for Roosevelt. The Portland club executive board met at Charles E. Lockwood's office to back Bourne aligned plans. A. A. Halley urged pledging support while Hodson and Bailey rally Bourne doctrines to reunite Oregon with Roosevelt for the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Republican Club
Hoovevelt
Republican Club of
United Republican Club
Portland Club
Charles E. Lockwood
Columbia Building
Roosevelt
Bourne
A. A. Halley
C. W. Hodson
Washington
A. A. Bailey
Hodson
Haw
No Cars for Hay in Baker City as Shipment Delayed
In Baker City a warehouse holds over 490 tons of hay that cannot be shipped due to a car shortage. All incoming hay must be stored, causing extra handling and potential price declines if cars are not soon obtained. Hay sells for 16 dollars per ton amid a larger than usual, high quality crop and strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Filipino girls praised as top telephone operators in Chicago
Dr. David Doherty of the Philippine Progress association in Chicago declares Filipino girls the best telephone operators in the world. Louis Glass, in San Francisco, said he wished for Filipino girls with their even temper and soft voice for his office in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
David Doherty
Philippine Progress Association
Sign
Louis Glass
San Francisco
Umatilla County Gambling Indictments Expected
Reports allege a Milwaukie Club operating at Adams conducted gambling for weeks, drawing public outcry. No arrests yet as District Attorney Phelps studies the case while investigators prepare formal information against several local residents.
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Umatilla County
Adams
Oregon
Monte Carlo
Phelps
Rhonimus
Drowned on Canadian Canoe Disaster near Hagerton
Vancouver reports a canoe with two Indians and eight white passengers hit rocks in Kitsegukla canyon near Hagerton. Four passengers and the captain drowned, among the dead are James Munroe of Victoria, mining company manager, James Dibble a miner who had just sold a mine for 40,000 dollars, and Edward Williams of Esquimalt. Survivors include H L Troop of Ottawa and Spokane promoter Edward Bollig. The canyon is notorious and Indian boatmen are sought for the treacherous passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Munroe
Victoria
James Dibble
Spokane Company
Vancouver
B. C
Kitsegukla
Hagerton
Kildare Hydraulic Mining Company
Manson Creek
Edward Williams
Esquimalt
Arthur Nelson
H. L. Troop
Ottawa
S. Morrison
O. Dorman
Edward Bollig
Spokane
Dick Hamiten
Dibble
James Cronin
Kitenguikwa
British Columbia
Big Art Exhibit at District Fair Gains Secure Fireproof Venue
The district fair art show will move into the Martin Building adjac ent to the pavilion on Webb Street. A fireproof space with a night watchman, tables, shelves, and moulding will display paintings, small works, and crafts while a separate pavilion hosts non competitive booths from local homes. Exhibitors include Dan May and various local businesses. preparations extend across the grounds with additional lighting and booths. Local leaders promote the event with talks by Mrs. Millie E. Trumbull and Addison Bennett, together with a push for Pendleton day branding.
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Martin
Webb Street
Arthur Gibson
Macphry
Aife
Eeho
Hermiston
Pilot Rock
Weston
Freewater
Milton
Morrow County
Mkewite
Tmatilin
Favilion
Ind
Goodman Hardware Company
Taylor Hardware Company
Teutech’s Department Store
Oregon Lumber Company
Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
Campbell Automatic Gas Burner Company of
Portland
M. A. Rader
St. Anthony's Hospital
the Delta Candy Kitchen
St. Joseph's Academy
The
Public Schools
the Peoples Warehouse
W. J. Clarke & Co
Pendleton Business College
G. R. Demott & Co
Alexander's Department Store
John Niston and
Main
Commercial Association
Heart Club
Pendleton
Goodman
Trumbull
Millie E. Trumbull
Metropolis
Father Bennett
Addison Bennett
Irrigan Irrigator
Trail Marker Drives Ox Team Down Broadway in NYC
Ezra Meeker, pioneer of the Oregon Trail, travels by prairie schooner drawn by an ox team through New York City streets from Riverside Drive to the Battery. The wagon and driver drew crowds, contrasting with motor cars on the Great White Way. Meeker, who began in Tumwater, Washington, completed the journey in 626 days.
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New York
Hara Meeker
Riverside Drive
Grant
Tid Street
Meeker
Broadway
The
Battery
Tumwater
Wash
New York City
Special Boise Grand Jury Indicts District Attorney Buick
A special grand jury in Boise was empaneled to investigate possible misconduct by District Attorney Buick after indictments against Borah and ex-Attorney General Martin. Judge Whitson instructed that if affidavits aimed to defeat justice and the DA is guilty, an indictment should be returned. Elsewhere heavy rains in Dallas area caused a water spout that wrecked tracks, drowning livestock and causing estimated damages over $100,000.
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Boise
Buick
Borah
Martin
Whitson
Spokane
Five Parhamites arrested in Letitia Greenlough murder case
In Zion City on September 20 five sect members including Letitia Greenlough's son and daughter were arrested for her death. Accused of torturing the 64 year old cripple to death the suspects allegedly strangled and pummeled her in a bid to drive out the devil. Walter Greenlough is said to have confessed. The five remain in custody on manslaughter charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
Letitia Green- Jough
Parhamites
Jennie
Walter Greenlaver
Hattie Smith
Harold Mitchell
Italian Pourth of July Unity Anniversary Celebrated
Rome marks the anniversary of Italian troops entering the city on September 26 1370 observed as a national holiday across Italy. Business is suspended and a large socialist demonstration in Rome features radicals with red banners amid fears of anti priest outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Threat to Lynch Mayor in Ocean Park Incident
In Ocean Park California on September 20 angry residents threatened to lynch Mayor Dana Burks after a public speech confrontation with ex policeman Cannon. Cannon confronted him demanding an explanation and was attacked, then knocked down a stairway. The crowd appeared ready to act before authorities intervened.
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Ocean Park
Cal
Dana Burks
Cannon
Pendleton Academy opens year with bright prospects
Pendleton academy reports record early enrollment with over 50 students in the academy department and more expected next week. Interest centers on athletics and debate with a debut class in debating and reciting twice weekly. A reception for new students is set for tonight, organized by the fourth year class.
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Pendleton Academy
Academy
Hermiston Notes Sees Davis Recovering From Explosion
Hermiston note reports B W Davis recovering from a recent explosion injury with no serious results. Real estate sales surge with several strong transactions. H G Newport returns from Portland and is in Pendleton on business. Local interest grows as new residents arrive to inspect lands under the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. WH. Davis
Hermiston
RA. H. Davis
H. G. Newport
Portland
Pendleton
Rhonimus recounts self defense in horse theft killing case
Rhonimus testifies he encountered Myers and Roberts while horses were being driven off his band. He claims Myers fired first, hitting his horse and leg, prompting a reciprocal shot that felled Myers. The defense details ongoing pursuit, misidentification of saddles, and hurried fight as Moody Rhodes and Pee assisted.
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Caae
Rhonimus
Myers
Young Roberts
Court House
Svith Myers
Mar
Roberts
Judge Fee
Eaddle
Viawer
Rhonimue
Tromble
Moody
Rhodes
Willis Pee
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J. I. Joy
Ezra Meeker
Dallas
Tex
Leroy
Here
International
Great Northern
Ahonimus
Caine
Tom Myers
Dra Cole
Vincent
Bage
Bolee
George A. Pettibone
Hawley
Pettibone
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