Railroads Weather Rates and Local Flour Loyalty
In congressional testimony Jim Hill, at a Washington railway congress, argued that rail rates are not easily reduced and that profits drive pricing. He noted rate setting before shipment and implied higher charges when stock is inflated. The piece then promotes Preston-Parlon flour “American Beauty” as a home product with a money back guarantee, urging local shoppers to try it over foreign brands.
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Jim Hill
Washingtton
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Hill
Minneapolis
Puget Sound
Oriental
Athena
Pendleton
Preston-Parton
Various Views on Politics and War Echo Across Regions
The piece cites Secretary Taft praising rifle galleries for training marksmen over field maneuvers, while noting war logic favors precise hits. It recalls the Weston ball team train to Pendleton and the Yellow Kid era boosting Athena, then critiques initiative and referendum as costly political shifts. It also mentions a 100 pound native copper sample for the Lewis and Clark exposition, a California heiress marriage, and Taft noting business prospects in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Weston
Pendleton
Athena
Nan Patterson Case Drama Noted in Public Eye
The Spokesman-Review notes Nan Patterson’s dramatization by Clyde Fitch and suggests she may have overlooked copyrighting herself. The article also mentions the Mormon Church and secret societies facing public scrutiny amid a general overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Patterson
Clyde Fitch
Nan
Mormon Church
Equitable Life dispute hints at reform in life insurance
The case pits Kroxbie and Mr Hyde over whether policy holders or the company control vast life insurance assets. The debate signals a broader overhaul of the industry as investment shifts reduce returns to policy holders and raise concerns about management, extravagance, and possible delinquencies across large firms.
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Atlanta Constitution
Equitable 50
Alexander
Mr. Hyde
Equitable Board
The
Centennial Lewis and Clark exposition opens June 1
The Lewis and Clark fair begins June 1 with twelve organ recitals in the Auditorium featuring a $10,000 pipe organ. About 200 Washington bankers and guests attend the July 20 opening day bank convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. G. Higinbotham
John Hunt
Oregon
Crook County Oil Find Near Prineville Promises Flow
A Crook County oil well near Prineville shows oil struck at 800 feet with indications of a 4 barrell daily flow. The Haystack area between Prineville is a new exploration site in Havetuck, a farming community along the Deschutes gorge, with no prior drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook County
Prineville
Havetuck
Deschutes Gorge
Oil claims near Lookout Mountain draw notice
Reports describe several oil claim locations east of Lookout Mountain with excitement over cinnabar. Mr Mason learned of a well reaching 200 feet with strong natural gas emerging from the works.
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Lookout Mountain
Mason
Notice to Creditors Elijah Ingle Estate Executor Named
Notice to creditors. The undersigned John W. Ingle appointed executor of the last will and testament of Elijah Ingle, deceased. Dated this ninth day of April, 1905.
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Elijah
Enid
Elijah Ingins
John W. Ingle
Elijah Ingle
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Agentsa
Davis
Daves-Easer CO
Ales Street Walla Walla
WARE
Joseph Marvin
United States
Bradley
Alaska
Marvin
Roy Knabenshue
Crook County Oil
Iportant
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Attorneys-at-Law
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J. D. Plamondon
Barrett
A. B. Stone
Post Building
B. Sharp
the Palage Drug. Store
R. J. Boddy's Meat Market
Vinci
Mower Pioneer Drug Store
HGA
F.8
LeGnow, Cashier
J. M. Kaur
Assioy
A. M. Gillis
Gillis Lumber Yard
Peebler & Chamberlain
Umatilla
Ed Barrett
A. J. Parker
Baker & Folsom
Matt Bt
Postoffice
Foley
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