County road builders adopt uniform Linn County plan
Albany Oregon officials report a county wide road program after a meeting of 27 road supervisors, the county court, and two road masters. Linn County will allocate 75 dollars to each district plus a matching contribution to spur local road improvements with state funds of 2146 dollars from the sale of government lands.
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Albany
Palmer
Nora
Linn County
Thi
Oregon
Eevery
Petition Signatures Counted for Local Options and Direct Primary
Salem Secretary of State Donbar reports 8816 names on the local option petition and 4746 on the direct primary measure. Equal suffrage petitions were not filed. Some petitions arrived from independent sources, but most from equal suffrage leaders were not submitted. Governor to issue proclamation detailing measures for June election. proclamation to appear in one newspaper per judicial district.
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Salem
Donbar
Equal Suffrage Movement
La Grande Creamery Project Nears March Start
La Grande arrangements for a new creamery progress with operation slated around mid March. Machinery is en route and a carload arrives March 1. Promoters Harper Smith Co will operate the venture, already drawing farmer and business support as cows produce grows from 250 to higher numbers.
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la Grande
Harper & Smith
the Cove
Union
Harper, Smith & Co
Harper
Largest Spruce Tree Sighted in God’s Valley
Artorian W. Linkhart of Nehalem City reports a giant spruce in God's valley on the south fork of the Nehalem River about 12 miles from Nehalem City. The tree shows 21 feet diameter and 63 feet in circumference, with unmatched claims to dominance among northern Oregon forests.
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Artorian W
Linkhart
Nehalem City
God's Valley
Nehalem River
Oregon
Bohemia explorers find cinnabar ledge near Mosby Creek
Cottage Grove trio Fd Jenks Ben Carry and George Kerns while visiting Bohemia heard of a large ledge east of town. They located a strong cinnabar deposit about five miles from here, about 50 feet wide, with promising quicksilver prospects and some native silver observed in the ore.
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Cottage Grove
Bohemia
Fd Jenks
Ben Carry
George Kerns
Mosby Creek
Here
Pendleton Prices Hold Steady Despite Word of Scarcity
Despite broad word of shortage, prices stay steady. The text notes wood quality and a 47 cord price, with early-season rates higher than in years past, while demand and coal supply for winter rise.
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Pendleton
Christian Endeavor Convention Announcement
The convention at Leeton runs February 10 22 with a vol oratorical contest and Pacific Society trove set for March 15.
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Christain Endeavor Convention
Leton
Pacific Aety
Winter feedingbecomes necessary for Eugene B stockraisers
Eugene B stockraisers in this county realize winter feeding is essential even in a mild winter. This month and next bring the greatest losses on the ranges with cattle dying from exposure and lack of nourishment as pastures are eaten down. Many stacks of bay will be exhausted by end of March, forcing stock men to sustain through scarce hay. Cattle from the Cascades foothills moved to the valley depend on dry feed as spring growth offers little nourishment.
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Eugene—B
Cascades
Vesuvius mine reports large ore body at cottage grove Bohemia
Cottage Grove reports an immense ore body entered in the lower tunnel of the Vesuvius mining company. The vein runs several feet wide with copper, lead and iron. The tunnel reaches 160 feet vertical depth from the apex, with extensive tunnels and raises planned above this level.
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Cottage Grove
Vesuvius Mining Company
Bohemia
Vesuvius
Nuggets Found on Oscar Creek Farm In Grants Pass
Grants Pass bank ing and trot company received this week from the Oscar Creek mine a handsome band of nuggets the largest weighing nearly 40. This is not the same $40 piece found last week. Nuggets this size are common on Oscar Creek causing little comment. A number of other handsome pieces valued from 15 dollars downward are in the collection.
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Grants Pass
Oscar Creek
Baltimore Fire Rages to Nightfall Kept Within Control
Firemen from many cities battled the blaze that tore through Baltimore for 32 hours. By midnight the flames were checked, with 140 acres burned and property values estimated from 75 to 125 million dollars. Total losses likely around 200 million including goods. One fireman injured. no deaths. Orderly city, no looting. Aid offers arrive, decision on acceptance to come tomorrow.
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Baltimore
Jacob Igingritz
York
War erupts as Japanese torpedo boats strike at Port Arthur
Berlin reports three Russian ships damaged at Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats. Martial law proclaimed there as Japanese fleet engages. Dispatches claim Russia sent troops to Northern Corea near the Yalu, with seizures of several Russian vessels and coordinated actions near Chemulpo and Koje island.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
London
Nagasaki
Daily Telegraph
Russia
Yalu River
Corea
Japan
Shilka
Manchuria
Basebo
Marampho
Chemulpo
Tokio
Daily Mail
Jiji Shimp
When France Will Be Called
Paris officials weigh how far France may join under the Franco Russian alliance its two guardrails limit involvement Russia must be attacked and two powers must attack Russia before France acts Delcasse says Corea and China would not count if either sides with Japan against Russia
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Paris
France
Russia
M. Delcasse
Corea
China
Japan
Immigration boom tied to Rogue River Valley in 1904
Indications point to the largest immigration year in Rogue River Valley history as 1904 nears. More newcomers arrive this winter than typical for the season, with housing in high demand across valley towns. Jacksonville’s board of trade has received many inquiries from nearly every state, sparked by strategic advertising.
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Jacksonville
Rogue River Valley
Jacksonville Board of Trade
Cattle Deal Nets Yakima Prominent Rancher Big Sum
Pendleton Maz Jackson of North Yakima closed a deal with Recever Taylor for C. B. Wade's cattle totaling nearly 700 head. At roughly $16 per head, the transaction approaches $10,000 and stands as the largest cattle sale in years.
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Pendleton
Maz Jackson
North Yakima
Taylor
C. B. Wade
Fair Bill Passes In Senate For Lewis and Clark Expo
Washington Feb 9 The Senate passed the Lewis and Clark exposition bill by a 1 775 000 package without a recorded vote. Section 16 for a memorial building was struck out and commissioners reduced to three. An amendment closes the grounds on Sundays and denies banking and state commission privileges. Debate centered on cost and Sunday restrictions with Platt and Allison voicing critiques.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Committee
Lewie and Clark
Platt
Connecticut
Allison
Fulton
Nator Platt
Portland markets report drift of bulk farm goods and dairy prices
Wheat and flour prices list mixed grades with Walla Walla and Valley values. rye flour and bran futures shown. Butter ranges 20 to 32 1/2 cents per pound with creamery varieties noted. Poultry and eggs cited with live turkeys, chickens, and ducks priced per unit, plus vegetables and fruits including tomatoes, apples, and beets.
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Walla Walla
Young America
Ihc
Fear
Oregon Ranch
Wool — Valley
Lamba
Senate May Vote On Panama Canal Treaty
Washington February 10 The Senate plans to proceed this week with the Panama canal treaty in both open and executive sessions. Several senators foresee a vote this week possibly Friday or Saturday, with no one suggesting a date beyond ten days. Senators Hopkins and Clayton will speak in favor, and the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill will be reported and considered at the first convenient opportunity.
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Washinon
Senate
Hopkins
Clayton
The Milwaukee and Pioneer Limited Trains across the Union
The Milwaukee is a famed Chicago and Milwaukee & J. Pan Railway name known nationwide as the Pioneer Limited. Connections with all Transcontinental lines ensure best service. Luxurious coaches electric lights steam heat and other comforts set this line apart. Tickets read via The Milwaukee for all United States and Canada points. Agents sell tickets. for rates and pamphlets contact J W Casey Portland Oregon.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & &J. Pan Railway
The
Union
Great Railway
St. Paul
Chicago
Omaha
Milwaukee
United States
Canada
Japan Cuts Cable to Corea Quietly Escalates Tension
Paris reports the Japanese cut the cable linking Japan and Corea to block Russian news. Officials view the move as aimed at limiting information flow amidst severed Russo Japanese relations and potential hostilities.
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Japan
Corea
Paris
Russia
Irrigation fund approved for Shoshone river project
The interior secretary approved 2,250,000 of the reclamation fund for a Wyoming project on the north side of the Shoshone river in the Big Horn basin. It aims to build a dam and storage reservoir in the Shoshone river and a canal heading above Cody to supply about 90,000 acres.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Cody
Baltimore Vaults and Fire Hazard Prompt Demolition Plan
Baltimore on Feb 10 reports after examining the new customs house building that the entire structure will likely be torn down and rebuilt. About $450,000 of work has been completed. Vaults tested in several banks show good condition, including the National Exchange Bank vault with around $800,000 in government funds believed to be present.
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Baltimore
Custom Hones
National Exchange Bank
Russian reply loan teased for mutual accord in Japan talks
A Saint Petersburg dispatch reports a Russian source stating that if the Japanese government shares pacific aims Russia hopes its fresh proposals will be well received and lead to a mutual accord. The message emphasizes cautious optimism for a final settlement.
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London
Renter's
Bt. Petersburg
Ioan
Russia
Navy Appropriation Bill to be Reported This Week
Washington February 10 Mr Fons chairman of the naval committee will report the naval appropriation bill in the house this week and push it toward action later in the session The announcement signals a new phase in naval funding and oversight.
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Naval
Washington
Fons
Naval — Committee
Forbes Named Philippine Commissioner Choice
Washington reports the War Department has selected Cameron Forbes of Boston as Philippine commissioner candidate citing his executive ability and engineering technical knowledge.
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Washington
War Department
Cameron Forbes
Boston
Officials Directory Entry Names Missing Roles
Fragmentary OCR lists several high offices with misspelled titles such as Treasury, Inivrion, War, Navy, state, and General Office. Key names and positions are garbled, yielding an incomplete official directory excerpt with unclear department assignments.
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Soon
Treasury
Inivrion
Navy
Parent Nee Rem OvEh
Cora
Bixth Judicial District Circuit Judge Handeenie We B
A terse notice from the Seventh Judicial District identifies Circuit Judge Handeenie We B and Bilis Prosecuting Attorney Harley. The fragment confirms official roles within the district's court system.
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Bixth Judicial District
Handeenie
Bilis
Harley
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