O R N Passengers Rush Causes Delay at Condon
General Manager J P O'Brien of the O R N explains to the state railroad commission that passenger service rose 150 percent in six months while freight needs and fruit shipments create congestion. He cites limited cars on the express and delays due to loading fruit, urging patience until November 1 when rates end and local traffic can be better handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Lowell
State Railroad Commission
J. P. O'Brien
Lowell
Condon
Oregon
O’brien
Dalles
Pendleton
Huntington
Ule
Trust
Portland
Vicious hogs gore man to death in Vancouver
James R. Hosken aged 25 was gored to death while driving hogs to market on a public highway in Vancouver. Charles Carter, a farmer, was with him as uncontrollable hogs toppled Hosken and tusks caused fatal injuries before three bystanders drove the animals away. Hosken, a son of an English Anglican clergyman from Mansfield, England, had recently arrived in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosken
Charles Carter
Carter
Mansfield
England
Dan Patch Seen Last Days At State Fair Park
Milwaukee Wisconsin Dan Patch has run his last race as horsemen at the state fair park believe. The famed 1 55 horse worth 50000 is now expected to be retired to Savage's farm near Minneapolis after both hind legs grew lame and recovery seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Dan Patch
State Fair Park
Dan
Savage
Minneapolla
Weston Pendleton Visitor William MacKenzie
William MacKenzie of Weston visits Pendleton, staying briefly as a guest and taking in local sights and events during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William MacKenzie of
Weston
Pendleton
Pendleton News In Brief and Market Notes
A marriage license was issued to J. W. McGibbon and May Adkins of the county. The local wheat market shows dull trading with no notable sales. price remains steady at TG for club. Elks Lodge No 858 will meet, with initiation and refreshments. George Linger of Nye to exhibit ten head Hereford cattle at the district fair. Linsner expected to contend after past success. L. B. Ramsdell buys half interest in Pendleton Cash market. Ramsdell to run shop, Tullis to supervise cattle buying and outside business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Pendleton Lodge No. 858
B. P. C. Elke
George Linger
Nye
Fair Board
Linsner
L. B. Ramsdell
Carney & Tweedy
Pendleton
Charles Tullis
Court Street
Ramsdell
Tullis
Morrow County to Represent Livestock in District Fair Show
Secretary Fitz Gerald announced Morrow County’s participation in the district fair livestock show with B. F. Swaggart of Lexington bringing nine head of blooded jacks, shetland ponies, and cattle. Gritman Brothers expand into farming, purchasing 100 acres along the Umatilla river for $8,000 near Pendleton, including 80 acres bottom land planned for alfalfa with flood protection levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow County
Fitz Gerald
B. F. Swaggart
Lexington
Gritman Brothers
Umatilla
Pendleton
T. J. Cheney
McKay Creek
Gritman
Bucking Contests Feature Upcoming Fair Showdown
Roy Moss, famed forest ranger visiting the city, plans to bring a wild mule of unknown age and size to buck in the fair’s main event. He also aims to showcase a sorrel outlaw noted for its fancy turns and twists in the bucking line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Moss
Taft praised by Secretary Dickinson in Nashville
Secretary of War Dickinson praised Taft as uplifting the south and recognizing the seriousness of the race issue. He stated it is unfortunate the party leader is sympathetic with southern convictions and understands the irritation from appointing negroes in the region. The address framed the southern race question as deep seated and not easily solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Dickinson
Taft
South
Whole Meadows family murdered in Hurley fire
Bloodhounds and several posses pursue the Meadows family murder at Hurley West Virginia as robbers likely fled with about five hundred dollars. Six killed include Aunt Getty Justice George Meadows his wife and three children. The crime occurred at sunrise and locals fear lynching if suspects are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields
W. Va
Meadows
Hurley
Getty
George Meadows
New York Forms International Labor Aid Conference
New York labor groups create the International Labor Aid Conference to unite unions worldwide. The first meeting is set for tonight at the Labor Temple to discuss providing material and moral aid and immediate financial assistance to workers in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Labor Organizations of
International Labor Aid Conference
Labor Temple
Kay
Postmaster General Hitchcock urges economy in mail service
Portland September 23 Postmaster General Hitchcock urged economy in every branch of the department in a speech to Oregon postmasters at a convention. He said the drive for efficiency was not limited to payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Hitchcock
Oregon Postmasters
Efficiency drive curbs luxuries in government spending
A memorandum argues that efficiency requires cutting expensive luxuries and reallocating funds. The official notes ongoing talks with post office officials in the northwest division during the day to advance the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Northwest Division
Commander Peary Returns to United States in Maine
Commander Peary arrives in Portland Maine at 9 30 am marking his first return since his polar quest. He sails to Van Buren at 1 15 pm to an enthusiastic greeting and attends a mayoral luncheon. A loving cup ceremony is held before a banquet planned for 7 40 pm with ten thousand witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Peary
United States
Maing
Vanveboro
Hoe
Transcontinental Ble Auto Relay Relays Start From Philadelphia
The ble auto relay race restarted under Philadelphia Press auspices after a temporary stop following a serious accident on the first start. Walter McCormmach will carry the Press messenger from La Grande through Pendleton to Walla Walla, with Pendleton’s entry racing on the ninth day and daily progress reports promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Quaker City
Walter McCormmach
Pendleton Auto Company
la Grande
Pendleton
Walla Walla
McCormmach
Philadelphia
Suffragist Leaders Sentenced to One Month in Prison
London authorities today jailed suffragist ringleaders Mary Leigh and Charlotte Marsh for one month at hard labor in Birmingham prison. The crowded courtroom of suffragettes reacted as the judge pronounced the sentence after the recent suffragette meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mary Leigh
Charlotte Marsh
Birmingham
Dr Cook Feted in New York at Waldorf Astoria
Dr Cook spent the day at the Waldorf Astoria where his secretary assisted and reporters queried him about the Peary Cook controversy which he said is closed for now. The Arctic Club will host a banquet there tonight to honor the explorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Messenger boy forgets costly package in restaurant
New York on September 23 a messenger boy who carried fifty thousand dollars in currency and negotiable securities left the package in a restaurant. Proprietor E Bohrer found it and returned it to the owners earning a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. Bohrer
Roosevelt Enjoys Scenery From Cowcatcher on Safari
Colonel Roosevelt and his son Kermit traveled to Nairobi by train on July 24. Despite cool weather, Roosevelt rode on the cowcatcher. On July 29 they attended a race meeting where Kermit ran in several races and later dined with Turf club stewards and Lord Delamere. They mingled with officials, then joined a luncheon with Mr Lawrence of the National Bank of India. The following Sunday he attended Presbyterian Church and donated to the M A of East Africa, then installed officers of Lodge Harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Roosevelt
Kermit
Turf Club
Lord Delamere
National Bank of India, Ltd
Lawrence
Presbyterian Church
East Africa
Lodge Harmony
Eddy and Cunningham Depart For Paseo Trip
A. F. Eddy former bookkeeper for the Alexander department store and C. Cunningham depart this evening for Paseo to spend a few days away from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Eddy
Alexander Department Store
C. Cunningham
Paseo
Phone service promise of a competent call back
A brief notice offers readers a promise of reliable contact by phone, stating that a competent man will call at the reader’s convenience after they phone the number provided. The item emphasizes prompt, dependable service through a scheduled return call.
Walla Walla Day at A P Fair in Seattle
About 2500 residents from Walla Walla celebrate at the fair with a parade to the Educational building where the Stuc o statue of Marcus Whitman is unveiled by Dr. B. L. Penrose of Whitman University. Governor Hay and Judge Burke speak. An evening program may feature a Pay Streak invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Walla Walla
Fair Grounds
Marcus Whitman
B. L. Penrose
Whitman University
Hay
Thomas Burke
Printers Unite to Stop Strikes in Nationwide Meet
New York on September 23 sees the Printers League of America begin its first annual convention aimed at forming a national alliance of employers. The goal is a strikeless era where disputes, lockouts, and disagreements are moved into history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Printers’ League of America
Shotwell and Skinner Attend City Council Meeting
C. H. Skinner and J. K. Shotwell of the contracting firm Shotwell & Skinner traveled from Hermiston to join last night’s council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Skinner
J. K. Shotwell
Shotwell & Skinner
Hermiston
Lost Swastika belt pin on Main or Court street
Found notice describes a plain sterling silver Swastika belt pin lost on Main or Court street around Thursday or Friday. Finder asked to call Maine 159 or Main 30 to arrange return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Court Street
Maine 159
Main 30
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White House
Standard Grocery Co
East Court St
O Grier
Tallman’s
MT. Hood
Tallman & Co
Vicious Hogs
Gore Man
Vancouver
B. C
James R. Hosken
the Handy Store
Main Street
Pendletonj
J. W. McGibbon
May Adkins
Morrow
Griman Brothers Bay
WEW
U. S
Coopers, Munsings
Wilson Bros
Boston
DR. Cook
Ence
Uaijn
Jeweler
Winslow Bros
M. Heacock
Optician
Mark Moorhouse
FRANK B. CLOPTON @ CO
K Cours
Ingram’s Grocery
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