Rich mercury vein found near Lookout mountain in Crook county
A major mercury ore discovery is reported in Crook county upper tunnel of the Alamedan property on Lookout mountain. Vein measures two to three feet wide with ore around 46 percent mercury, expanding as tunneling continues. A new boiler will be shipped from Portland this week as management aims for a fast winter run. Separately, Frank Wall, missing from Havana, is reportedly ill in Lewiston with his brother Charles coordinating care. He also seeks sheep partners to run 1800 to 8000 head on shares or purchase. W. Rulon Williamson, Pocatello address, is listed for references.
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Crook County
Alamedan
Lookout Mountain
East Oregonian
Portland
Charles Wall
Frank
Havana
Pendleton
Lewiston
Ida
Wall
Iwiah
pAddress
W. Rulon Williamson
Pocatella
Towho
Indians Cannot Get Whiskey in Idaho Says Lewiston Tribune
Gov. Tannhill comments on a circuit court decision about liquor on the Nez reservation and states that state law forbidding liquor sales to Indians remains valid. The article notes related trials and local deaths, court actions, and the opening of the Lawiston-Clarketon Interstate fair.
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Idaho
Lewiston Tribune
W. ‘Tannbill
Circuit Court
Nez Reservation
Tannhill
Died of Typhoid Thompson Dies at Twenty Five
Augustus K. Thompson died of typhoid fever at his mother Mrs. Masterson's home in the city on Friday October 13 aged 25 years and 17 days. He leaves a mother, brother George of Worthington & Thompson, and sisters Mrs. May Carey of Astoria and Myrtle Thompson. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the M E church with Rev. George I. Elis officiating.
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Uel Ward
David Taylor
Bnt
Geo. T. Ellis
Sam Ward
England
To Thompson
Simons
Augustus K. Thompson
Masterson
George Thompson
Worthington & Thompson
May Carey
Astoria
Myrtle Thompson
Gus
Athena
Pendleton
Pendleton Woolen Mills
M. EB
George ‘I. Elis
The
Baptist Church
Sentence handed to Williamson and Biggs in federal case
Congressman John N. Williamson and Marion Biggs received ten months in prison and fines of 500 dollars each. Dr. Van Geaver drew five months and a 1000 dollar penalty. Judge Hont cited differing physical conditions and warned on government wrongdoing. A stay of judgment was granted pending appeal. Also notes new rural line, and a six mile delivery wagon accident injuring nine year old Jess Kelsey. Wheat priced at 61 cents by Athena Market.
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Anl
Jess Kelsey
Walla Walla
Sipnee
Amall
Jones and Potter Convicted in Land Fraud Case
Wade acquitted after jury verdict in under forty minutes. Willard N. Jones Thaddeus Potter found guilty of conspiring to defraud the government of public lands. Jury details show three ballots with unanimous verdicts against the defendants. Judge Hunt disposed of motions and allowed a brief bond period for reappearance. Damon Lodge No. 4 Knights of Pythians trophy on display after Pendleton competition.
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Willard N. Jones
Thaddeus
Potter
Government of
Public Lands
Journal
Tra Wade
Lincoln County
Jones
Wade
Ware
G. P. Bishop
Hunt
Jonoa
Acros
Fire destroys shop in outskirts of Walla Walla
Fire at Walla Walla outskirts destroys Severance and Broughton machine shop causing about 3000 dollars damage. Suspected incendiary origin, started at rear of the building where no prior fire was reported. Prompt fire department action saved adjoining structures.
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Walla Walla
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Butterick
Sampson Wind Mills
COX & M
EVEN
South Side Main Street
Oregon
Ely
Scott
Mercury
Ochoco
Frank Wall
Samuel Ward
W. R. Ellis
Supreme Court
Lester Swaggart
John Endicott
Elia
Clint Baghanan
Buchanan
Lon Matthews
Snake River
Mathews
Monnay
Lawiston-Clarketon
Dell Brothers
Croup
Matilde Any Akers
Pondieton
Akers
M. L. Akers
Matilda Ann Akers
Ory
Ione
Baker & Folsom
Mrs. Akers
Farmer
McKay Creek
Rhodes
Athena Unyers
Conte
Damon Lodge No
Damon Lodge No. 4
Knights ‘of Pythian
M. A. Rader
Jaeger Bros
Huson Ranch
J.T. Hinkie
L. KE. Huson
Helix
W. P. Ramey
Thompson
P. Thompson
Hupon
C. G. Chamberlain
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