Frenzy of Chinese boycott alarms State Department
Washington dispatches report the Chinese boycott spreading across eastern China alarming the State Department. Edicts by local merchants suspend American trade. U.S. legation officers press viceroys to enforce imperial edicts. Officials fear a broader anti foreign sentiment may affect other nations and anticipate further military readiness in the Philippines for potential action in China. Additionally a local ad announces J T Coolidge opening a jewelry store at McBride's Drug Store around February 20.
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Washington
State Department
Pokio
China
Chamber of Commerce
Pekin
United States
Orientliste
Japan
Philippine Islands
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
Céaew
Lawa
Philippines
Valencia wreck tragedy blamed on cautious tug captain
Port Crescent wire system broke during the Valencia disaster as tug Wallowa at Cape Beale refused aid. Neah Bay tugs declined orders pending Seattle authorization, delaying rescue for hours. District Forecaster Beales and Chief Operator Sutton report the storm was severe and communications failures hampered response.
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Wallowa
Valencia
Port Crescent
Cape Beale
Portland Journal
Neah Bay
Seattle
Beales
L. G. Sutton
Mfr
Beales Sutton
Valendia
Sutton
Neab Bay
Water commission named by the council in Athens
The Athens city council created a water commission appointing A. Barrett A. M. Gillis and G. W. Gross as commissioners with Barrett to serve three years and Gross one year The commission held its first meeting naming Gross chairman and W J Bolson water superintendent They ordered 25 Columbia water meters to establish a meter based system and detailed costs for domestic and public meters The commissioners will oversee the water system handle funds and bond the treasurer for deposits. A Baker City report notes a contract for hauling 500 tons of equipment to the Ox Bow power plant tunnel in the Seven Devils district Baker County to support a 60 foot water supply and rail/industrial development.
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Athena's Water Commission
A. Barrett
A. M. Gillis
G. W. Gross
Barrett
Gross
Recorder Chamberlain
W. J. Gbolson
Columbia
Athens
Baker City
Seven Devils District
Ox Bow
Snake River
Baker County
Walla Walla to Pave 60 Blocks This Spring and Summer
The city council passed a resolution Wednesday evening to pave an additional 60 blocks during the coming spring and summer. The notice mentions the city as a prime place to live and dine, with a Portland restaurant cited as a recommended stop when visiting. The excerpt notes that only white help is employed.
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Walle Walla
Walla Walls
Portland
Knights of Pythias district meeting praised as best yet
Nearly 400 Knights attended Pendleton district convention with 850 in total turnout. Twenty five candidates were initiated and a second rank was introduced. A two hour feast and speeches followed, heralded as the order’s most successful meeting. Also tonight the Great Eastern Vitagraph Co. plays Athena opera house, with Missionette Grosebeck praised for song and dance.
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Pythian Lodge No. 20
Pendleton
Knights of Pythias
M. A. Ferguson
The
Great Eastern Vitagraph Co
Athena Opera House
Gold Hill
Missionette Grosebeck
Isnes
Monday Night Council Proceeds On Water Works Ordinance
The Athens city council met in regular session with Mayor Taylor and councilors Barrett Gillis Groas Jarman and Tompkins present. Ordinance No 108 was referred to the ordinance committee. The bill defines rules for managing the Athens water works. A Interior Department notice on water rights for Umatilla Reservation was read and filed. Street committee ordered to open Fourth Street and solicit bids for grading from Lincoln to Garfield. A letter from Mrs Barbora H Pruett to Stephen A Lowell was read and filed concerning Gallaher springs water system.
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Taylor
Barrett
Gillis
Groas
Jarman
Tompkins
Athena
Interior Department
Umatilla
Fourth Street
Lincoln Street
Garfield Street
Stephen A. Lowell
City of
Barbora H. Pruett
McMinnville
Gallaher Springs
Funeral of Roy Barnett in Portland
Funeral services for Roy Barnett were held at the Christian church in this city at 2 p.m. on Tuesday after his death in Portland Saturday evening. The church was filled beyond capacity with friends from here and Portland. J. W. Jenkins preached. Dr S. M. Martin conducted services in Portland before the remains were sent to Athens. Barnett had attended Dr Martin’s meetings here three years earlier and was converted and baptized. His father, brother, and Kemp, uncle, arrived from Portland.
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Portland
Athensa
Roy Barnett
Friends Hare
J. W. Jenkins
8. M. Martin
Dr. Martin
Roy
Fedgee
Mare
Sie
L . Kemp
Tor Ade
The
Christian Church
Hungry Republicans Eye Fat Jobs In Oregon Politics
The Oregonian notes many high paying offices in Oregon and Multnomah County to be filled in June. It cites salaries from state printer to county sheriff and judges, with numerous candidates and expected changes in state and county offices.
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The
Oregonian
Oregon
Multnomas
Atwr
Multnomahshorst
Multnomah County
Multnomah
Circmt
County Health Officers to Be Appointed Under New Law
Attorney-General Crawford holds county courts must appoint health officers under the 1905 act. It sets wage scales, requires a graduate physician as secretary, and ties compensation to county population. Cities may also hire health officers. Likely enforcement follows state secretary and Board of Health request. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for bereavement support from E L Barnett and family.
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Crawford
County Board of Health
Secretary of State
Board of Health
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Manasse
Butterick
First National Bank
Doalwin
Adams
Ware Vine Presiden
le Grow
Casni
Paul House Furnishing Co
Main Street
JT Coolidge
McBride
H. Coolidge
Methusala
Rocky Mountain Tea
Pioneer Drag Store
Dell Brothers
Cowards
House
E. L. Barnett
Rex Barnett
Su Bortiae
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