Spokane Basis: Garden City Jobbers Seek Rates Expansion
Hearing before the state railroad commission examined freight rate distributions from Walla Walla where local jobbers petition for the same jobbing radius now enjoyed by Spokane. The commission reviewed proposed distance tariffs, with railroads opposing relief, noting Spokane’s half-rate advantage over Walla Walla for similar distances and impacts on Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Walla Walla
Spokane
Railroad Commission
Portland
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Washington
Columbia River
A. J. Palmer
Olympia
C. C. Gose
Falkner
Anneh
Gulderboad
Riparla
Ronda
Judge Huneke Reduces Spokane Youthful Thief Sentence
In Spokane Judge Huneke, after recalling the defendant Joe Oaks to court, lowered his sentence from four years to two. Oaks, arrested by Officer Davenport for stealing a horse from J. H. Alemeyer on White Box Prairie, pleaded guilty without legal representation. The court noted his youth and self-reliance since age 12, but said the crime showed deliberation, then ordered a shortened sentence after considering his age and lack of support.
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Huneke
Spokane
Joel Oaks
Oakes
Davenport
J. H. Alemeyor
Prairie
Voting rights lost in mixed county land split case
In Baker and Malheur counties a land parcel straddles the old border creating a voting and tax dilemma. Residents pay no taxes nor can vote due to unclear jurisdiction. Since 1900 Baker County assessed 1,400 acres owned by the Eastern Oregon Land Co, but residents remain unable to cast ballots in either county.
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Baker County
Malheur County
Malbenur
Wisdom
Foster
Eastern Oregon Land Company
Renunciation of the Evening Statesman Shocks Democrats
In political circles the Walla Walla Evening Bulletin reports the Democratic party’s ally Evening Statesman has declared secession from past alliances. Many expected a temporary drift but the open denial of past honors and responsibility triggers surprise and debate among party members.
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Democratic Party
Evening Statesman
Statesman
Nooner
Walla Walla
Pendleton to get the costliest eastern Oregon residence
Plans for a new house by Mrs. Lina Sturgis on Wilson and Jefferson streets call for a dwelling costing 18600 dollars on the north river bank. It is slated for occupancy by November 15 according to current plans.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Lina Sturgis
Wilson and
Jefferson Streets
Weston’s Dance and Grand New Instrument
Weston unveils a large new dance instrument for Weston opera house with music equal to a large orchestra. Its $150 cost and extensive waltzes and two-steps promise grand entertainment. The instrument, tested in Normal Heights, drew a townwide response and a big crowd is expected for the opening dance next Tuesday night, July 8. Admission is 75 cents.
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Weston
Weston Opera House
Marquis to Walla Walla
Prof George B Marquis and his wife left this morning for Walla Walla where he will reside and begin duties as assistant treasurer of the college at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis
Walla Walla
George B. Marquis
Avery Takes Charge At Fletcher Saw Mill On Weaton Mountain
Avery named manager of Fletcher saw mill on Weaton Mountain. Q W Avery previously with Bingham Springs resort now leads the mill. Jacob Proobster, former manager, has moved to Portland.
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Q. W. Avery
Bingham Springs
Fletcher
Weaton Mountain
Jacob Proobster
Portland
Miss Peebles Married in Salem Ceremony
Miss Lois Peebles daughter of Prof. Peebles of Weston Normal school united in marriage to Herbert Junk a visiting engineer of Sumpter. The wedding took place in Salem with local attendees and familia ties highlighted.
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Lois Peebles
Prof. Peebles
Weston Normal School
Herbert Junk
Uiting
Sumpter
Salem
Bids Sought for Two Bridges Over Wild Horse Creek Oregon
County Court of Umatilla County invites sealed bids to July 6 1906 10 a m for constructing two bridges over Wild Horse Creek near Athena Oregon at Harve Caton crossing and Frank Mansfield crossing. Plans and specs available from County Clerk on request. Court reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dated June 20 1906. Frank Saling County Clerk.
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Umatilla
Oregon
Wild Horse Creek
Athena
Harve Caton
Frank Mansfield
Frank Saling
Mrs H Thompson Dies in Portland After Illness
Mrs H Thompson a pioneer and former resident of this county died at her Portland home yesterday morning at the age of 83 after a period of illness from a complication of diseases.
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H. ©. Thompson
This
Portland
Deadly Serpent Bites and a Bitter Remedy Claim
An American ad notes serpent bites in India and promotes Helotric Bitters as a universal restorative. A Bennetteville resident testifies the tonic cured his wife of long suffering from dyspepsia and chronically torpid liver. It promises to treat chills, fever, malaria, biliousness, back pain, kidney and bladder issues, with a $0.50 price and guaranteed sale by Wm. McBride.
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India
A. Brown
Bennetteville
Wm. McBride
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Garden City
Judge Half Way
the Statesman
Avery
Miss Peebles
H. Thompson
Preston-Parton Milling Go
Waitsburg, Wash
Star of Kansas
Waterman Station
A. B. McEwen’s
Whiteman's Farm
Gerking
King Bros. Barn
Senator Gregg
Seneca
Kansas
Carmichael
Bell
Sanford Stone
A. B, McEwen
le Westen
N. B
Burns Bros
the People’s Warehouse
Northwest
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
David Williams
A. B. Stone
Calle
Post Building
Oregor
Axel
Pyers
W. J. Clarke & CO
E. Court St
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