Ramsey deals blow to Goulds terminal combine
In St Louis on July 14 Joseph Ramsey Jr a former Wa bash president and ex Terminal Association manager testified as the federal witness in a suit to dissolve the Terminal Association as a trust He claimed a combine formed by the Terminal Association Merchants Bridge and Wiggins Ferry controlled rates and business He said Wiggins Ferry was bought to stifle competition and the Alton bridge bought and abandoned to close city entrances to the combine seven lines were involved besides the Gould lines.
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St. Louis
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
The
Wabash
Terminal Association
Goulds
Ramsey
Merchants Bridge
Wiggins
Wiggins’ Ferry
Alton Bridge
Combine
Rumsey
Gould Lines
Dreyfus Awaiting Assignment After Reinstatement
Paria July 4 The Official Journal prints the decree reinstating Alfred Dreyfus and listing him among the Legion of Honor. He remains in his apartments awaiting assignment to his regiment to receive sword and uniform. A bloody duel followed with Under Secretary Sarraut wounded by M Pugliesi Conti. ministers on both sides involved as factions opposed Dreyfus rehabilitation.
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Paria
Dreyfus
Legion of Honor
Alfred Dreyfus
Sarraut
M. Pugliesi Conti
M Sarrant
Clemenceau
Thomson
M. Millevoye
Jacquet
Trainmen killed in freight wreck near Clawson
Ashland reports freight train No 222 derailed this noon, possibly jumped the track near Clawson. Engineer Stager and Brakeman Lockerman fatally injured, fireman Wiley and other crew severely hurt. Stager dying and Lockerman in peril as all traffic is tied up.
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Ashland
Clawson
Stager
Lockerman
Wiley
Deal
Woodcock Returns From Portland On Franchise Work
Saturday's Daily Guard reports Attorney A. C. Woodcock returned from Portland where he briefed Willamette Valley Co officials on the electric railway franchise. Officials objected to nothing about extending the line to Villard boulevard by October 1, 1907 and readily accepted it. He notes officials are pleased with the council's grant and expects construction to start soon after gear and labor are secured.
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A. C. Woodcock
Portland
Willamette Valley Co
Woodcock
Villard Boulevard
Roosevelt not to seek another presidential run
New York dispatch reports John Sharp Williams says President Roosevelt plans to be a candidate only to force the nomination, while Roosevelt sails to London for an inter parliamentary peace conference. The note mentions a separate letter from Speck Warneth about a failed defense in Danville and a tense order in Hliness.
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New York
London
John Sharp Williams
Roosevelt
LS Me
Campaign Preparedness Signal Shapes Republican Strategy
The record and statistical abstracts show he is preparing for a congressional campaign. The committee plans to use him in large centers where Republican nominees have been attacked, with focus on Samuel Gompers and the theory of Bossism amid labor federation attacks on GOP nominees.
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Congressional Committee
Larg
Republian
Sanuel Gompers
Labor
Republican Party
Williams Confirms President Will Not Run Again
Oyster Bay reports Secretary Joeb states the president’s decision is irrevocable, affirming he will not seek reelection. Williams clarifies July statement as definite.
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Oyster Bay
Shawn Williams
Joeb
Price of lemons on the increase in Portland
Portland July 4 lemons are breaking former price records due to scarcity and hot weather. Nationwide demand has driven wholesale prices from 3 a case to 7. Retail prices reach 60 cents a dozen in some places as demand outstrips supply. A short crop in Sicily shifts external cities to demand heavier California supplies.
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Portland
Sicily
California
Cottage Grove Visitors Plan Bohemia Property Work
Cottage Grove items manager Herbert Leigh, president L N Roney and Geo Midgley of Eugene traveled to Bohemia to inspect property and plan future work. Oregon Mineral Springs see rapid business growth as Geer predicts a bright future. London camp thrives with summer visitors benefiting from stays. John Ashby found a fossilized woolen brake shoe in Coast Fork, a well-worn artifact still showing grain and wood layers.
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Herbert Leigh
L. N. Roney
Geo. Midgley
North Fairview Company
Eugene
City
Bohemia
Oregon
Geer
London
John Ashby
Ford
Aronaut Sails Over Chicago Skyline
Horace Wild in the airship Eagle successfully sailed over Chicago’s tallest downtown buildings and landed on a Center and Erie street roof. He remained aloft for over two hours, the longest flight by any sergeant in the business district.
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Chicago
Horace Wild
Eagle
Center
Erie
Goer
Murder Shocks Barber Johnston Farm Family Slaying
Charlotte July 15. The Lyrly family of Barber Johnston county suffers a near total slaughter with Jeane aged 10 and Alice aged 5 killed by an axe while asleep. Parents Mary and Ad die Lyrly survive on the second floor. Five colored tenants Mitchell Graham wife Jack Dilnington and John Jordan jailed amid strong circumstantial evidence.
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Charlotte, N
Ieane Lyrly
Barber Jonetson
Bowen County
Jeane Lyrly
Alice Lyrly
Mary
Addie Lyrly
Lyrly
Mitchell Graham
Jack Diltingham
John Jordan
Threshing Separator Ad From Local Hardware Stores
Inquiries at Berger's Hardware Eugene Oregon for threshing separator sizes and prices. Chambers' Hardware Co advertises low prices. SiR Scott and N. A. Smith reportedly arrived from Mine River. Ledger notes risk in the end and lambert hardware co.
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Tenta
Chambers’ Hardware Co
Sir Scott
N. A. Smith
Teworring
President Offers No Mediation Plan in Central America
The July report from Oyster Bay states the president has no mediation method ready and will not propose a program unless Guatemala or El Salvador initiates overtures. He is willing to cooperate with Mexico on any feasible plan and offers no prespecified course of action.
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Oyster Bay
Central America
Guaatemala
Salvador
Mexico
Navy to establish wireless telegraph stations on Pacific coast
Washington July 15 The navy department contracts for wireless telegraph stations on the Pacific coast. The first site will be Cape Flattery with five more planned soon. Sixty thousand dollars is allotted for these stations.
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Washington
Navy Department
Pacific Coast
Cape Flattery
Judge Stands By Land Frauders in Federal Case
In Los Angeles on July 15, eight Los Angeles businessmen charged with conspiring to misappropriate public lands secured a point against the government. Circuit Judge Ross granted writs of habeas corpus and continued the cases until July 5 after a Portland jury verdict favored the defendants.
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Los Angeles
Bor
Portland
Oregon
Ross
Major Dreyfus Assigned to Twelfth Regiment in Paris
Paris July 16 Major Dreyfus has been assigned to command in the Twelfth regiment of artillery and plans to prosecute Mercier, reopening the case in court. Stella Armitage leaves Portland High to teach at Portland High School for the coming term after resigning here. C. S. Freeland named administrator of Walter F. Smock estate. Smock drowned at Springfield July 7. Washington keeps peace moves with Salvador and Guatemala as tensions rise. Ambesander Thompson asks Mexican aid. fighting reportedly ongoing with divided Salvadoran forces and Guatemalans in pursuit.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Ton
Twelfth Regiment’ of Artillery
Mercier
Court of Assizes
Stella Armitage
Portland
Miss Armitage
University of Oregon
Springfilld
C. S. Freeland
5. P. Co
Willamette
Springfield
Walter F. Smock
Smock
Washington, D. C
Salvador
Guatemala
Baron
Morry
Guatemala City
Ambesander Thompson
Mexico
Merry
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Clerk's Notice
Real estate transfers include B A and Mary A Wabourne to ff ML Casteel with lots in West Burnes subdivision and other parcel adjacencies. Transactions note Frederick Johnson to Margaret Johnson on 10 acres, Adam W Rehm's 151.5 acres, Annie Ffinbolt lots 2 and 19, and Irene Bangs' half interest in Mulligan’s donation.
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Mary
Wabourne
Ff ML Casteel
Bik
Westburne
Sportyfield 1 & P Co
Springuest. En
Frederick Qjohnson
Margaret Johnson
Adam
Anos
Calkina
Annie Ffinbolt
Irene Bangs
Mulligan
Mary Warner
Amer
Sbiinia
Calapecta
Blue River District
Sardw
CFE
Weber
Creswell
AD Lefer
M Lefer
Mining and Real Estate Notices From Bohemia District
Mining claims names include Blue Jacket Pueblo Black Jack and Oversight with holders such as U Sto Fred Hunzicker and Geo B Kintzley. Transactions list George Cramer estate, Oregon State grants, W P Cheshire Land transfers, and a marriage license notary public. Legal entries cover mining locations for Setar Consolidated and hunting licenses for multiple counties.
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Bohemia
Blue Jacket
Pueblo
Black Jack
Denver
Ouray
Homestake
Oversight
Pilot Boy
Fred Hunzicker
Guy Hovey
OD Carey
Mahala D Carey
S P Ness
Setar Consolidated Mining
Bohemia District
Slack Traveler
Rustler
Smuggler
Hughes
Hartley
Last Chance
Daiay
Meixean
Bonanza
Glover
Nicodemus
Star Extension
Golden Star
Weekly Market Report From Portland Including Hops and Produce
The weekly market notes Portland trends at Front Street July 14. Hop contracts reach eleven cents amid renewed efforts to lock in licenses and sales for best grades while overall quality and quantity deteriorate. Fruits vegetables and livestock show varied activity with lemons and watermelons scarce, cherries and peaches appearing from Freewater, salmon catches small, and chittum bark and poultry holding steady.
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Front Street
Portland
Enle Mar
Wang
Loen
Eyes End
Epc Ste Wot
Willamette Valley Warm Weather Affects Vineyards Amid Unsure Harvest
Continuous warm conditions across Oregon and Washington have stunted vine growth and shortened arms, with officials lowering crop yield estimates for 1906. Rain worries linger though some regions face possible later wet harvests, while prices show bullish movement on contracts. Egg and grain markets show firmness and higher bag prices, with hay and potatoes varying by locality and quality.
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Willamette Ne
Washington
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Dexter
Wm. Himelwright
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I Lambera’ Hartware Co
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Lizzie M Rinevcult
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Robert V Allison
Charles C Conner
G Alice Huff
Henry S Champie
R Williams
Hennepin County
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Twiford E Hughes
State of Oregon
Aslak J Brand
A E Rowland
George Cramer
C F Croner
Geo W
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Mary M Kientzley
W P Cheshire
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Mabel Millican
Margaret
Samuel Hawkins
Joseph R Mall
Jennie and
RM Pratt
Richard Mount
Skinner
Sencer Butte Lodge
J L Rollins
P D
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Samuel S Stalnaker
Junction City
A E Jennings
Robert S Poole
Westburne & Millorn
Laura Flandess
Oliver Hart
Brabham
Wit
Ordana Brabham
SPBS
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Corvallis
H Glason
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C Bowman
J J Bryan
W H Kay
James Atkinson
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S. D. Read
Hall
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Dodge
Chittern
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Oak
Walter A. Wood
J. W. Quackenbush & Sons
Chittim Rark
Aroaeiz
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