Pendleton Prohibition Moves Forward Amid Tuberculosis Milk Fears
Pendleton city council backed a sweeping prohibition ordinance with an emergency clause while shelving a milk safety measure. Health officials warned of tuberculosis risk from milk from tubercular cows, prompting debate on regulation versus state action. A star chamber session led to orders to remove bawdy houses on Cottonwood street and to curb illegal venues as police prepared to enforce the new rules.
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Red Light
Pendleton
Ond
Murphy
Pra. Colt
McClure
Cole
Olter
Mendteton
McMure
Portlam
Wedged in Window by Merry Widow at Practice
In Cilles on Sept 24 a high school girl became wedged in a window while four teammates tried to gain entry to the Baliwin opera house for basketball practice. The Merry Widow hat clogged the opening and had to be removed before she could be freed, after which everyone helped the hatter to pull herself through.
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Baliwin
Taft in poor health after public speaking strain
Milliwan dispatch reports Judge Taft suffering from a threatening strain after days of intense public speaking. Doctor Richardson's treatments brought some relief. Taft said he would not respond until he had definitively learned the governor's stance on Win.
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Milliwan
Taft
Pervitt
Richardson
Tiskell
Taii
Wwe World
Win
Washington State Architect Costs Vast Payroll Debate
Washington primary spending analysis shows J K Dow, Spokane, earning about 2000 dollars monthly as state architect. His pay exceeds combined salaries of top state officials, with a five percent fee on all state planning work fueling the total. Dow secured the post through college regents and state boards.
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Olympia. Wash
Rooney Ti
Tithi Optohere
Washington
Dow
Indictment Filed Against Van Winkle in Fraud Case
A grand jury indicted Charmaneist Van Winkle of obtaining money under false pretenses. The Pilot Rock man signed checks without funds, hired a horse from a stable, and rode toward Baker City where the animal was abandoned. He was later arrested in Nampa, Idaho, by Sheriff Taylor.
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van Winkle
Pilot Rock
Baker Citi
Nampa
Idaho
Taylor
Mystery hearing in Austin reveals Dr Rustin case and Mrs Rice link
In Omaha September 4 preliminary proceedings begin against Charles E. Davis in the death of Dr. Rustin. Society attendees fill the police court as Davis, aided by prominent counsel, sits anxious. Mrs. Rustin testifies about her husband and the alleged affair with Mrs. Rice, while Dr. Lavender conducts the autopsy. the testimony includes Mrs. Rustin’s guarded remarks on the Rice connection and Polly, Dr. Rustin’s nickname for Mrs. Able Rice.
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Dr. Austin
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Rustin
Davis
Fred Davis
First National Bank
Austin
Ware
Myre
Archer
Rustins
Austin Eowan
Dr. Lavender
Threatens Big Stick for Harriman and Gould
Topeka Sept 24 The state railroad commission of Kansas warns that the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines are in poor condition and unsafe for public travel. George Gould and E H Harriman demand immediate reports on the road’s status as the line’s future remains contested.
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Topeka
Commission of
Karena Las A Diganiek
Plekie
Ache
Suurl Pacific
Tas
George Could
Harriman
Gould
Gore Declares Haskell Innocent in Oklahoma Record
Spokane sept 24 senator Gore of Oklahoma says governor Haskell's Oklahoma record is absolutely above reproach and proves a sincere friend to the common people He declares he knows nothing of Haskell's previous record and offers praise amid political defense remarks.
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Spokane
Gore
Oklahoma
Haskell
Buck Guilty on Charges in Mitchell Noyd Theft Case
Melvin Buck, known as a branch o buster, was found guilty this afternoon of stealing threshers, slaves, and four cows from Mitchell Noyd, an Indian. Sentencing is set for Monday. Buck and Guy Hayes were tried separately after their attorney’s request. Phelps led the prosecution.
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Melvin Buck
Brancho Buster
Mitchell Noyd
Tuck
Guy Hayes
Col
J. H. Raley
Buck
Phelps
Enterprise Hotel Burned to the Ground in Oregon
A fire destroyed the Burt cher hotel in Enterprise Oregon just after clock last night. The rear end of the two story frame building was ablaze within minutes and the entire structure and contents were consumed. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby buildings but the loss to owner Mr Purteher is vast as most of the proprietor family’s belongings were destroyed. No insurance coverage.
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Enterprise
Ore
Burtcher
Vook
Enterprise Fire Department
Dangerous Isle of Man course raises grave fears at auto race
Douglas Isle of Man Sept 24 experts warn the Royal Automobile Club race course is very dangerous after an accident marred the events. Shortly after the first race began Stirling's Hutton car collided with a low stone wall, demolishing the car and injuring the two occupants.
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Douglas
Isle of Man
Royal Automobile Club
Stirling
Hutton
Blind Senator Gore Delivers Seattle Democratic Speech
Seattle reporters note Senator Gore of Oklahoma, the blind senator, arrived in Seattle and will address the Democrats at Dreamland rink. The speech follows his Denver convention address that sparked a large demonstration after Aryan's name was mentioned. Gore did not discuss the Hinekell incident.
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Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Dreamland Rink
Gore
Senate
Denver
Hinekell
Auto Marooned Through Night Near Pendleton
Mr and Mrs Moorehead were driving from La Grande toward Pendleton when darkness and a fuel shortage left them marooned four miles from Pendleton. With no farmhouse lights visible they waited in a gate for hours and endured a cold night before a farmhouse was found and help arrived.
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Thal
Daplighy
Pendicton
Pendleton
C.F. Moorehead
la Grande
Toll Gate Road
Weston
Saxo Station
Mr. Moorehead
Wiiter
Mat“ormmach
Russian Gunboat Seizes American Miners Gold
Sep 24 report from Seattle and Anedle Siberia describes the Russian gunboat Chilka seizing about $10,000 in gold from American miners working under John Rosen’s agreement. A Russian governor was aboard, and officials say the czar was misinformed about the diggings’ richness. Abe Baker of Northeast Company says the seizure aligns with untrue reports sent to St Petersburg.
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John Kosta
Northeast Company
Soul Warnint
Anedle Sberia
John Rosen
Seattle
A. H. Baker
Baker
San Francisco
St. Petersburg
Rosen
Tohukotsk Peninstla
Gans to Fight Before Crowned Heads in Europe
Baltimore September 24 Joe Gans after defeat to Battling Nelson plans a European tour to box before King Edward and other monarchs. He leaves with sparring partner for England where an extended engagement is set and then continental appearances await. Doctor Krone of Chicago to accompany as physical adviser amid flattering offers from European promoters.
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Baltimore
Nelson
Joe Gans
England
Edward
Doctor Krone
Chicago
Europe
Forest fire losses may exceed ten million in Minnesota
Washington reports government expert BR. W. Pullman, who studied Minnesota fires last month, estimates total losses in Minnesota at least 10,700,000. Damage in Michigan and Wisconsin expected to reach millions.
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Washington
BR. W. Pullman
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
School Children Urged to Visit County Fair Friday Oct 2
Teachers urged to close schools in Dimatilla county for Educational Day at Bendleton fair on Friday Oct 2 to allow pupils to visit with free admission for teachers and students. Gates open at 1 20 PM with tickets at one and one third cara for a round trip.
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Superiyrendeyet Wellee
Bendletonm
Dimatilla
Ite
Shoul
Tam
Ariane Wiforehind
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