Simplex typesetter revolutionizes newspaper printing
An Oregon prison weapons case leads to murder charges against Harry Wright and Charlie Monte as detectives link two men to smuggling guns into state facilities. The piece also extols the Simplex typesetter, detailing its two-cylinder design and automated line assembly, praised for speed and accuracy in a modern print shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
State Penitentiary
Harry Tracy
David Morrill
Harry Wright
Meas Vart
Charlie Monte
Oregon Penitentiary
W. Bennett
Tracy-Morrill
Frank Ferrell
R. T. Jones
B. T. Tiffany
City Sets April 17 Special Election on Water Works Bond
At a city council meeting the date for a special election to bond the city for a new water works system was set for Monday April 17. The proposed bond amount is 25000 or as needed to refinance the current bonds and fund construction. Council also addressed the water tank site lease and ordered a show cause hearing for the commission report, with streets to be opened. Bills totaling 1254.85 were approved, including 686.25 for the new power house and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honda
O R. É& N. Lesse
Milton Fruit Conditions Signal Early Berry Prices
Milton Oregon April 3 reports snowy mountains and cold rains but no fruit loss. Strawberries are in full bloom with no blight, and first berries are expected ripe by May. Walls Walla Produce offers four dollar crates for the season starter, with prices likely above three dollars this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton, Ore
Walla Produce Company
Pnouge
Three to Die at Washington State Penitentiary
Three men face execution at the Washington state penitentiary within days. H Arno the Spokane Jap murderer is set to hang on June 4, a Saturday, while A H Armstrong of Chehalis County awaits a set date. Also to be transported to the prison is Kid White from King County for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
State Penitentiary
Seattle
H. Arno
Spokane
Wilson
Priday
Kees
A. H. Armstrong
Chehalis County
Armstrong
Supreme Court
Arno
Kid" White
King County
White
Power House Pump Installation Advances in City
The city completed transferring the large pump to the new power house on Saturday night under Marshal Gholson and his crew. The 80 horsepower boiler and fittings were connected, tested, and operated successfully. The cost of the boiler was $485, and the brick fireproof structure will support the auxiliary role to the water system in emergencies. Also noted is a teachers institute at Echo with a strong program, and remarks by Mayor Esteb and Director Anderson urging stable teaching staff. The notice also mentions Dr King s New Discovery for illnesses and its claimed benefits, with trial bottle offers.
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Marshal Gholson
Echo
Werboveil
L. As Esteb
E. Hano Athena
Anderson
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Manasse
Ladies’ Shirtwaists
Justin
Butterick
COX & M.even
South Side Main Street
Athena
Oregon
Tracy
Washington Penitentiary
Salem Prison
Hiro
Sinall Lusctmaneel Caen Me Bied
Enorgeh
Cout
Bo ‘Don
Ayently Wimple
Lisble
Apertion
Provence
C. A. Barrett & Comp’y Ncorpora
Flying Dutchman
Oliver
Cast
Bradley Gangs
Dell Brothers
Milton
Condemned Man
Anderson At
McBride's Drug Store
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