Use of a Semi-Colon Leaves Meaning of Phrase in Doubt
Oregon lawmakers face doubt over tax exemption limits due to a semicolon in the 1903 special session act. Rep Shelley says exemption caps apply to all listed property, but the punctuation leaves questions about how much of household goods and other items may be exempt, despite court precedents on punctuation.
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Salem
Lta Special Seasion
Shelley
Lancegunty
Supreme Court
NO DEMAND FOR PRUNES SEEN IN EAST MARKET
Bruce Cunningham, prune grower from Liberty, reports a weak prune market after returning from Iowa. Dealers already have ample supply and prices are low, with Oregon prunes selling to jobbers at 4.5 cents per pound and retail prices around 6-7 cents per pound. Carryover stock expected to compete with 1904 prunes as winter demand falters.
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Salem
Bruce Cunningham
Iowa
Oregon
Iby
California
Echo Country Prepares for Fall Sheep Shearing Rush
In Echo country, nearly all able men plan to join clipping crews. Local rate fixes 7 cents with board, prevailing this year. Sheep shearing ahead of spring in Urcantilla valley suggests scheduling to clear before haying begins.
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Echo
SR Conte
Urcntilla
Patrols on Columbia River Tighten Flaking Watch
Deputy Fish Commissioner Burton and Deputy Lippincott patrol the Columbia River as Oregon officers stay ashore to ensure no flaking is delivered. The season appears quiet with little illegal flaking observed and a close watch compared with recent years.
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Antonia
Columbia
Burton
Washington
F. B. Lippincott
Paget
Oregon
Beet weed seed received. planters prepare ground
A large lot of beet weed seed has been received and planters are actively preparing the land for sowing. The work is in early stages as growers organize the planting operations and ready equipment.
Cottage Grove Men Seek Better Lumber Freight Rate
A meeting of Cottage Grove business men at city hall discussed forming an organization to press Southern Pacific for a higher lumber freight rate. Current rates are harming the valley’s lumber industry and may force mills to close. A committee will draft procedures and reconvene Tuesday night, with potential expansion to Western Oregon if adopted.
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Cottage Grove
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Irrigation Rules Proposed for Deschutes Country
Salem reports proposed irrigation rules to be submitted to the state land board. The Deschutes irrigation and power company and the Three Sisters irrigation company back the plan. The Deschutes firm now controls about 200000 arid acres after absorbing Pilot Butte and Oregon irrigation interests. Three Sisters owns roughly 27000 acres.
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Salem
State Land Board
Deschutes Country
Deschutes Irrigation and Power Company
Three Sisters Irrigation Company
Pilot Butte Development Company
Oregon Irrigation Company
Three Sisters Company
Eastern Oregon fruit season forecast by Geer
La Grande Judd Geer horticultural commissioner for the Eastern Oregon district says fruits are excellent for all varieties and weather has favored fruit. budding has been slowed by cool conditions and trees are beyond danger of frost. He predicts one of the valley’s most productive seasons.
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la Grande
Judd Geer
Oregon
Geer
Oregon City Gets New Rural Free Delivery Route
Special inspector E C Clement reports favorably on establishing a third rural free delivery route from Oregon City post office after a strong petition. The new route would replace Beaver Creek Scheubel Carus and Needy offices, streamlining service for residents.
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Oregon City
E. C. Clement
Beaver Creek
Scheubel
Carus
Resignation of Albany Board Member Shakes State Fair Panel
Balem G A Weatgate of Albany resigns from the state fair board. No reason given. The departure is the fourth board change in recent months, leaving only one experienced member remaining.
Stanfield Sells Beef Steers for Pacific Cold Storage
Echo R N Stanfield sold to Mr Cox agent for the Pacific Cold Storage Co Tacoma four carloads of his heaviest beef steers. The cattle will stay here until April 16 and are destined for Nome.
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Echo
R. N. Stanfield
Cox
Pacific Cold Storage Company
Tacoma
Nome
Land Battle Will Decide Ching Neutrality Fate
St Petersburg reports in government circles that neutrality depends on the first heavy land fight. A Russian victory could win Celestial Empire acquiescence, while a Japanese early success might spark Chinese resistance. Officials note improving but fragile conditions and warn of China’s deep seated anti foreign sentiment.
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St. Petersburg
Ching
Paul Leasar
Assuranes
Great Wall
China
Japan
Rousela
Russia
Forts Fall as Japan Reports Victory at Port Arthur
Reports from Tokyo claim Port Arthur fell after a two day combined land and sea assault. Newspaper extras say the fortress was taken after renewed attacks through Saturday to Monday, with heavy Russian losses and prisoners. No official government confirmation yet.
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Chyong Syong
Official Directory of Oregon School District Officials
Fragmentary OCR lists directors T J Matlock E M Bhutt J M Hager and precinct officers Justice of the Peace P Wittens Constable B Hea in Awackheimer Heppner area.
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Heppner School District
T. J. Matlock
E. M. Bhutt
J. M. Hager
Clark
L. W. Briggs
Justice of the Peace
Weeeesssaaaed
P. Wittens
All
B. Hea
Collide with the Russians reported near Tatung Pass
London dispatches note Japanese forces crossing Tatung pass near Haicheng and clashing with Russians. Marquis Ito reportedly ready to lend 5,000,000 yen to Corea on easy terms. China seeks a one-year extension on Boxer indemnity payments. A Japanese merchant andRussian spy Kataoa allegedly buried alive. Japanese authorities deny knowledge of the murder.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Shanghai
Nia Chwang
Tatung Pass
Haicheng
Seoul
Tokio
Marquis Ito
Corea
Standard
China
Tien Tsin
Daily Mail
Kataoa
Tornado and hailstorm devastate Higginsville area
A powerful storm struck Higginsville Missouri late in the afternoon. Fifty buildings were partly wrecked, one clerk mortally injured, and many houses unroofed. The town dark, streets after a foot of hail with large stones, and extensive flooding followed the Westward path of the tornado. Two nearby towns also reported wrecked houses.
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Higginsville
Debria
Busines
John Dolphen
New York Grounded Off Cape La Hague Then Collides In Channel
The American steamer New York, returning from New York via Cherbourg, grounded off Cape La Hague early morning and later collided in the English Channel with the Peninsula & Oriental vessel under contract to Bombay, carrying 500 troops. No injuries reported. both ships reached Southampton for repairs.
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Southampton
New York
Young
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Cape la Hague
France
Soniel
Peninsula & Oriental Aetlhuenecteans
Bombay
Asasye
Mariners' Narrow Escape and Icon Gift in War News
Vice Admiral Makaroff reports four sailors survived the Stereguecitchi sinking off Port Arthur on March 9. The torpedo boat Doshitelny receives a protective icon from St Petersburg's archbishop. Prince Abemlik Lazareff hosts Red Cross fund-raisers at a historic mansion as society leaders attend dances.
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St. Petersburg
Makaroff
Stereguecitchi
Port Arthur
St. Petersbrg
Abemlik Lazareff
Red Cross Society
Russia Exits Anju as Japanese Move Toward Yalu
St Petersburg reports General Zhilinsky confirms Russian outposts abandoned Anju on Japanese approach. Russians skirmish ahead to harass and fall back to main force. Japanese press forward toward the Yalu River through rugged terrain about 50 miles from Anju, with a decisive engagement deferred until victory seems assured.
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St. Petersburg
Zhilinsy
Anja
Yalu River
Anju
Yalu
Portland Markets Grain Prices and Produce Listings
Wheat and flour prices vary across varieties with Walla Walla, Bluestem, valley, and hard wheat patents noted. Livestock, dairy, and poultry items show mixed values, including hay, potatoes, apples, and butter. Numerous vegetables and fruits list per unit costs across multiple regions, with market figures for shipping and handling.
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Walla Walla
Harley
Oregon Ranch
Janey Creamery
Lamba
Hope — Choice
Wool — Valley
Oregon
Mohalr
Harbin War Traffic Slows as Army Airs New Plan
Harbin dispatch reports only 33 military trains since war began with about half carrying ammunition and provisions. In four days 20,000 troops landed. 4,000 sent to Port Arthur Niu Chwang and Mukden, 2,000 to Vinodivostok. Many are on sick leave, arriving in poor condition. Commanding officer says arrivals will reach 1,000 daily henceforth.
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Harbin
Port Arthur
Niu Chwang
Mukden
Vinodivostok
Military Precaution Across Five Potential Japanese Targets
Paris March 28 The Russian order barring entry into Niu Chwang without a permit is an official military precaution amid uncertainty over Japan's first major land operations. Five possible targets are the Yalu river Niu Chwang Port Arthur Vladivostok and Pigeon Bay as Russia prepares at all points.
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Paris
Niu Chwang
Yala River
Nio Chwang
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Pigeon Bay
Japan
No Battle on the Valu
Mt. Petersburg reports troop movements toward the Far East proceeding satisfactorily with Russian plans. No official telegrams announced clashes with the enemy by noon. No information confirms or substantiates reports of 1,800 Japanese captured north of the Yalu river.
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Mt. Petersburg
Far East
Yalu River
Great Railway Pioneer Limited connects St Paul to Chicago
A familiar name for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway promotes the Pioneer Limited trains daily and nightly between St Paul Chicago, with Omaha to Chicago routes. The line boasts connections with all Transcontinental lines, luxurious coaches, electric lights, and steam heat, marketing itself as the only perfect trains in the world. Passengers are urged to book via The Milwaukee and ensure tickets read via The Milwaukee to any U.S. or Canadian destination.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
Union
Great Railway
St. Paul
Omaha
Rates and pamphlet contact details listed
For rates pamphlets or other information address J. W. Casey H. S. Rown Trav Pam Apent. General Agent.
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J. W. Casey
H. S. Rown
Trav
Pam
Apent
Elections pass quietly in 32 provinces says Governor Wright
Secretary Tafthan received a mail report from Governor Wrigh on the gubernatorial elections held in 32 provinces. Wright said the elections passed off quietly with great interest in the repalta. He added that Filipinos showed themselves adept in political methods and in name respect better than the people of the United States.
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Washington
Tafthan
Wrigh
Wright
United States
Prairie Fires Sweep Regions Near Hemingford Neb
Prairie fires spread across the region with at least one mile wide blaze and another extending over twenty miles. Ranch sheds barns and timber claim properties along the railroad were burned. Several narrow escapes are reported from local ranches.
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Hemingford
Neb
Atrp
Washington March 23 Appoints Navy Cadets from Washington
The following midshipmen have been appointed to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis from Washington. Guy H. Calhoun of Seattle by Representative Humphrey Ralph Hover of Hoquiam by Representative Jones and James H. McCool of Walla Walla by Representative Cushman.
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Washington
Annapolis Naval Academy
Waahi
Guy H. Calhoun
Seattle
Humphrey
Ralph Hover
Hoqaiam
Tesentative Jones
James H. McCool
Walla Waila
Cushman
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