Great Wheat Pool Forms in Washington to Hold Bushels
A massive wheat pooling effort is taking shape in Central Washington to aggregate between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 bushels. Farmers at Sprague Ritzville join with signatories like Ben F. Berry and W R Cunningham agreeing to hold quantities until December 1 unless sold earlier at 75 cents per bushel for bluestem.
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Spokane
Washington
Sprague
Ritzville
Ben F. Berry
W. R. Cunningham
J. F. Collier
Fred Kembel
J. F
Boom in Orient trade eyed by Chicago rail chiefs
Chicago reporters quote J C Stubbs traffic director for Harriman lines predicting a surge in trade between the United States and the Orient. He says Japan and China will need large supplies as peace has sparked friendly interest and American ownership of Hawaii and the Philippines could boost traffic from the Mississippi valley to Pacific coast ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pacifico Coast
Orient
Far East
J. C. Stubbs
Harriman Lines
Japan
China
United States
Hawaiian
Philippine Islands
Mississippi Valley
Elkins Calls Senate Rally on Railroad Rate Bill
Senator S B Elkins of West Virginia announces a Washington meeting on September 15 to draft a bill for government railroad rate supervision and regulation to be introduced in the next Congress. He says action is inevitable and will support a measure satisfactory to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S. B. Elkins
West Virginia
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Washington
Elkins
Dunne Plans Municipal Docks Scheme for Chicago
Mayor Dunne proposes a city owned dock network along the Calumet river and lake shore to be leased to private firms. The plan includes a breakwater, shore piers, bridges, and streetcar links to move freight from steamships. Costs and funding are not disclosed.
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Chicago
New York
Dunne
Calumet River
Lake Shore
Government Irrigation Policy Hinges on Conflicting Interests
Washington Sept 11 Chief Engineer Newell announced a new policy by the reclamation service. The government will not begin water projects until conflicting interests agree on water use, but stands ready to start work as soon as agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reclamation Service
Newell
Carbine cache found near Kerni in Finland
Customs officials uncovered 600 Swedish made carbines with bayonets and 120000 cartridges on a barren gulf island near Kerni. A 300 ton steamer close to Kalfskaer rock was found with rifles and ammunition, sank after signaling, crew fled in lifeboats, fishermen recovered gear. American and German flags were aboard. Russia notes this as a serious sign of revolutionary military organization.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Gulf of Bothnia
Kerni
Customs Service
Kalfskaer Rock
Jacobstad
St. Petersburg
Russia
Discriminating Tariff Revoked By Russia
At a Roosevelt White House meeting with Russian envoys, Witte announced Russia will discontinue higher duties on American products. The move ends a prior differential duty tied to U S tariffs on Russian sugar imposed in 1901, removing 29 to 30 percent increases on iron wares engines locomotives and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Witte
Russia
United States
Washington
Travel to Pacific Coast Breaks Records This Summer
The Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland spurs heavy travel toward the Pacific coast. Between April 10 and August 31 the Transcontinental Passenger Association validated 76,094 tickets to coast terminal points through its joint agency.
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Chicago
Portland
Pacific Coast
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Twin Falls Branch Opens to Regular Traffic
Minidoka Idaho Sept 11 the new Twin Falls branch of the Oregon Short Line from Minidoka to Twin Falls 59 miles began regular traffic on Saturday with the first passenger and freight trains on schedule. The line opens new Southern Idaho territory where land near the Snake River has gained value from government irrigation projects.
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Minidoka
Idaho
Twin Falls
Snake River
Mindoka
Secretary Hitchcock announces engagement of daughter Anne
In Washington on September 11, the engagement is announced of Anne Hitchcock, daughter of Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Hitchcock, to Lieutenant Commander William B. Sims of the U.S. Navy. The couple plans a forthcoming wedding and social notices confirm the match.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Anne
William 8. Sims
U.S. N
Great Northern Reduces Lumber and Shingle Rates
The Great Northern railway cuts lumber rates from Seattle to Brandon Manitoba by 6 cents and shingles by 7.5 cents with new fares effective September 18. The changes cover Canadian Northern points including Brandon Portage la Prairie Hartney Carmen and surrounding areas as traffic officials push American mills in Canada.
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St. Paul
Great Northern Railway
Seattle
Coast
Hill Road
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Hartney
Carmen
President Orders Unions To Eight-Hour Contracts Or Quit
Indianapolis September conference ends without agreement on eight hour day. Local typographical union orders immediate strikes in shops without eight hour contracts. About 150 men involved as President Lynch instructs unions to demand eight hour day starting January 1. strikes authorized where refused.
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Indianapolis
International Typographical Committee
Typothetae
Typographical
Lynch
International Typographical Union
Norway Sweden union talks reach impasse over conditions
Christiania September 12 The tone of Norwegian papers shows negotiations between Norwegian and Swedish commissioners over dissolving the union have stalled with Norway unable to accept Sweden's terms.
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Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Scientific farming to expand in Washington
Prof Spillman of the United States department of agriculture visits Washington to discuss large scale scientific farming with Byron Hunter. He cites Georgia gains from rotating crops and increasing profits, and says the plan will be applied to Washington with dairy, hog, and poultry emphasis while reducing fallowing.
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Seattle
Washington
W J. Spillman
United States Department of Articulture
Byron Hunter
Pullman
Georgia
Spillman
Department
Imperial order dismisses officers in Sea of Japan surrender
St Petersburg reports an imperial order dismisses Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and captains of the battleship Nicolai I and the cruisers Admiral Seniavan and General Arraxine who surrendered to Japan in the Sea of Japan battle. They lose rank and face naval penal code punishment. the emperor orders all other surrendering officers to be tried on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nebogatoff
Nicolai I
Seniavan
Arraxine
Sea of Japan
Russia
New Anglo Japanese treaty details not yet released
The substance of the Anglo Japanese treaty has been communicated by the British foreign office to the Washington state department through British representatives. No details of the treaty's contents have been released yet.
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London
Foreign Office
State Department
Washington
Former President Cleveland Buys Farms in Tamworth
In Sandwich New Hampshire on September 11, it was reported that former President Cleveland and his family bought two farms in Tamworth with plans to use the estates as a permanent summer home.
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Sandwich
N. H
Cleveland
Tamworth
Beating On the Old Camp Ground Author Walter Kittredge
Walter Kittredge, a New Hampshire youth rejected for enlistment in 1861, wrote the Civil War era song Beating On the Old Camp Ground. He described turning to music while contemplating drafts and soldier life, composing lyrics and melody in a moment of inspiration and publishing his first song during the Civil War era.
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Walter Kittredge
New Hampshire
Reed's Ferry
N. H
W. Kittredge
Mr. Kittredge
Lynn
Mass
Hutchinson
Postage Rates to Los Angeles Listed for Classes
The notice shows pricing for mail to Los Angeles with Second Class at 313.50 and First Class at 17.50. It presents a brief rate table for shipping options and applicable classes.
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Grays Harbor
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Builders advertise services and hours in Hoquiam
Zelaska Block and W Mason advertise building plans specifications and estimates with 30 years experience. Office over Hayes and Hayes Bank and 94 Heron Street. Hours include morning and evening sessions and contact through phone numbers 493 and 626. They offer practice in state and federal courts.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
Hayes & Hayes Bank
Zelaska Block
G Street
Heron Street
Witty Observations on Women and Marriage
A humorous, satirical collection of quips about women and marriage. It contrasts male vanity with female expectations, noting how men seek distinction, happiness, and status while women navigate social norms, fashion, and flirtation. The tone is playful and observational.
Philadelphia ice cream ships far beyond city limits
The Philadelphia Record notes ice cream once made and eaten locally now ships up to 800 miles away by express trains and ships. Regular customers reach 300 miles, with shipments in bulk and molded forms. Ice cream is carried on passenger trains and ships to Europe, China, and Australia in cold storage, arriving in perfect condition with careful handling.
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Rall
Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia
Express
Europe
China
Australia
The girl’s choice shapes life in a flat-New York tale
A young woman wrestles with whether to write a great novel or serve as a battlefield mercy angel. She ultimately builds a family, raising about six children in a modest New York City flat.
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New York
Tress
Ledger and Boarder clash over locked doors habit
A Cleveland Leader quip has Mr Ledger asking why Mr Boarder locks his door when leaving. Boarder replies by asking how the question is known, highlighting a playful exchange about routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ledger
Mr. Boarder
Cleveland
Government land info contact at Aberdeen office
Persons seeking information about government lands are directed to contact Jesse F. Murphy four years register of the Olympia land office at room 3 Dabney block Aberdeen. The notice specifies the official's name role and location for inquiries.
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Jesse F. Murphy
Olympia Land Office
Dabney Block
Aberdeen
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Great Wheat Pool
Elkins Committee
Miss Hitchcock
Great Northern
Canadian North
Tion
J. Spillman
Independent
C. E. Burrows Co., Ag
Aberdeen, Wash
Tacoma
All Points East
Hoquiam
Ocosta
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. D. Charlton
Oregon
Ppaavl Smits, M. D
Watkins
Everett E. Lane, D. BD. S
Hayes & Hayes
DF. M. Robb Stapp
U G. Kinnison
Market Street
C. Cross
Attorney AT Law
Fox
R Robert E. Taggart
W. Mason
Pacipic
Boston
Toronto
Montreal
Atlantic Lines
Locke
J. W. Draper
H. A. Tereda & CO
South G
Hume Street
Aberdeen Transfer CO
A. Ingebrightsen
Continental
O. C
Heron
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
Heron and
F Streete
The
Svea Aa
J. A. Moller
F Street
Hayes
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Wishkah
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
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