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Newspaper
Tillamook Herald
Location
Tillamook, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
1
The new Catholic church in Portlaot nears completion with ornate windows by Povey Uros. Workers place gold leaf on crowning ornaments as furnaces arrive, promising an impressive city landmark and reflecting credit on the project team.
The article outlines an estimated 4.365 mill levy for the 1914 state budget to cover general operations, with details on how tax rates affect different property categories and districts. It notes a 2.2 mill levy for the county and a 6.0 mill level for Eugene, plus funds for the Monmouth normal school and a $190,000 university budget approved at a reform meeting.
Armament making and shooting practice are planned by a local club at Granite Wane on December 1. Davies will oversee both shotgun and rifle training with cash prizes and other profits to be determined.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict for Jamea Hutchens, accused of first degree murder in the shooting of Walter A. Rodgers. The two hour deliberation ended as Judge Holmes read the verdict, drawing audience applause.
The city of Union imposes a quarantine and bans all gatherings including shows churches dances and lodges to prevent further spread of scarlet fever which has gained headway locally.
Activity has declined in years, but several mining properties show bright prospects. Rumor says Ahern employs about 250 men now, with plans to add as many by next summer.
Mire Irving Phillips and Ora visit Pleasant Valley friends and relatives. Turner family moved to the Beal property in Sandlake. John Proctor visits S C Wood. Frank and Alfred Steynolla spent a week at Santlake. Rey Ward of Beaver organized CU. Sunday School at Yellow Fir reports 40 scholars enrolled. 2 PM meeting time.
Fairview Grangers will hold a special meeting at the hall Saturday evening at seven oclock for initiating candidates. All members are requested to be present. Regular meetings continue as usual on the second Thursday and seventh Saturday in each month. J A Dunstan Master WM Marwell Sec
In United States district court Judge Plean ruled that the Oregon transportation firm is not compelled to accept lading to Haybern Idaho. The decision centers on a dispute with railroads over prohibitions on shipments of Mawar items from another state. A warning on possible immigrant restrictions was mingled in a separate Portland report by Anthony Camis Heel, former U.S. commissioner general of immigration, while touring the west.
In San Francisco delegates from California congressional districts gathered for a party conference. They repudiated affiliations with the Republican party and cheered the progressives’ stance.
Governor Aldain and Salem authorities push to enforce prohibition as the city council orders the mayor and city attorney to warn the Salem brewery and two fraternal clubs to stop selling intoxicating beverages or face legal action. Report notes beer deliveries to residences and club sales continue despite the vote to dry Salem.
Salem reports Mirshal John Zoller of Gorvala gravely wounded in a pistol duel with two suspicious men. Ray McDyerol, arrested hours later, says he made a complete confession to Sheriff but claims his partner fired the fatal shot. McCarral carries two bullet wounds and remains in serious condition.
The notice lists a three act stage production with a large cast headed by Jack Delmore Garcia the Outlaw Luke Short the Sheriff and Rosey the Girl. It notes act locations Ranchmens Rest Girls Cabin and a one week-later finale with two shows for one admission price and includes local theater details.
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