Unclear 1910 Rail Arbitrate Debate Sparks Public Protest
In Athena Oregon on July 7 1910 railroad ads push arbitration over engine strikes and rates. The piece notes intercity press spread of views and calls for arbitration by the Interstate Commerce Commission amid political reaction and mentions local figures like La Grande and Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urs Weston Lemine
Wille le Grande
Euetero
Oregon Hospital
Wenton
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroads
Across the Pacific Great Circles to Manila and Yokohama
The article discusses routes from the Panama Canal to Yokohama, weighing north coast paths versus a Hawaiian line. It notes a shorter distance via Hawaii, about 200 miles less than the northern route, and mentions hydrographic bureau advice favoring a longer, safer northern circuit to avoid storms. It reflects public sentiment favoring Hawaii as a stopover though rail and sea conditions influence choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pana~ Fin Canal
Yokohama
Wiest
Ovenn
Hawaii
Aiong
Siu
Axia
Ban Feanelco
Elrele
Nenda
San Fravelica
Aeuthia Tviamis
Wanllingtor
Whistler at West Point and the Cadet Misconduct
A fragmented account recounts Whistler at West Point, focusing on themes of truth, honor, and punishment. It describes cadet misbehavior, a late night prank, an inspector’s arrival, and the ensuing tension between duty and discipline among midshipmen and cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Whistler
Glans
Joe
Truntens
Barticks
Cirlough
Mt. Laveelie
Simone
Cwrry
Tawe
Mighty Mount Tainier Erupted After Voigerie Explosion
Amidst chaotic readings, Brill Towers rise 14.408 stories as monumental eruptions unfold near Mount Tainier. Reports describe ash, molten debris, and ground tremors forcing evacuations. Scientists monitor for further instability as authorities assess central base impacts and potential avalanches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brill
Ib Dawie
Hse
Isolated Swan Island station and ward overland access
Fragmented notice describes Swan Island life, entry bans for landings, transport arrangements, and lengthy stays. It mentions Philadelphia hecard style rewards, medical claims, and legal notices including final account and estate administration for J. M. White and J. S. Myrick with dates and officials in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayin
Walye
Vncinelox
Jodie
Philadelphia
Umatilta
Oregut
Duceuaed
White
County Court
Amatulle County
Oregon
Auction Notice at Honey Braupers Barn in Oregon
Public auction announced in Umatilla county Oregon on June 20, 1914 at o clock. The described property includes a gray mare three years old weighing about 300 pounds with brand Lotthipndlotinet. Names Martha Ui Feranton Weston appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolloo Iy
Borsby
Bigbert
Wenton
Umatilln
Ormon
Martha Ui
Feranton
Weston
Oregon
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Posse
Athena
Ore
America
Billy Souday
Wny
Gotaratony
Oluur
Usuntilla
Ba Dient Watter
Allius
Nr. Muithta
Lee
Kervel
Novely
The
Pacific
West Point
Kentucky
Life ON
Swan Island
Salence
Umatilla
Myrick
Jamon
Atte
Fey
Lis Offlon
Athioun
Jann Y
Dots Myelok
W. Myrick
Croup & Lash
Walla Walla
Third National Bank Dy. & W. Croup
SF. Sharp
Athiona
A. B Stone
Port Mauding
Phove, Dol
Veal
Chooners
Babie N. A. Miller
Oreg
We New Homie Sewing Machine Comp'y
Sian Prancinco
California
Homer
Lubey Myn
Carload
Sascade
Sancade
Athens - Pendleton
Northern Pacific Railway
C. D. Williams
Postoffice
Edgewater
Washington
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. K
ST. Nichols
AMD Tathdathrna
Auboaion
Reed
Congress
National Conference Committee of the Railways
Elisha Lee
YM Aloright
Gun
Mam
Atlantic Coast Line
Meili
J.W. Baldwin
Gaal
Gor
BAROO
Gen
Sm York
New Tavern
Hartford
Kallewad
Corman
Yue
Patdet
Manaz
Crowley
Ater Praddene
Hbiin Fone
Casialan
D Maner
Rinelka Western
Tum-A-Lumlumber Company
Lieut. Bryan
U.S.N
Ae Pennsylvania
Standard Oil Company
First National Bank
Read & Meyer
Main Street
Oregor
Watts & Rogers
Weston, Oregon
McCormick Binders
Racine Threshers
McCormick
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