Highway to Portland Assured and Survey Work Promised
W. O. Verring, district forest service engineer, reports a new road from Truman’s to the Hood River area will link Portland and Hood River Valley. The project, with a $210,000 federal appropriation asked and a $150,000 request denied, aims to build a six foot wide trail and final survey to cost in stages. Local officials and surveyors are advancing plans for the wagon road and scenic route, with views of Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson along the divide and upper Sandy river headwaters. the route would serve forest protection and public travel once completed.
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W.O Verring
Forest Service
Lina
Portland
Howl River
Draman
Stone
Hood River
Henry Wemmne
Gresham
Columbian River
Congress
Truman
Jones Creek
Herring
Clear Park
Mount Hood
Mount St. Helens
Sayve Mr. Herring
Clear Fork
Enowelad
Porthand
Mount Howl
Jide Culbertson
McCurdy
Rhodes
Lost Lake
Io Ia
Mow River
Roand
Hood River Valley
Summer Dange Brilliant Affair Hotes Guests From Portland
An elegant Friday evening hosted by Mr A W Peters and Mr EKht Pooley featured Mrs Peters and Mrs Pooley as honored guests. Decor included Japanese lanterns and evergreen accents with electric lighting. Attendance highlighted young dancers. the event served tea at tables and punch from a hotel orchestra also drew guests from Portland and the Upper Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Peters
Ekht
Pooley
Mise Morrhun
Mier Peters
Poolew
Leas Cp
Oregon
Pyerndig
Portland
Upper Valley
Detective Wood Arrests Attempted Wreckers
Detective Wood and a companion stopped a planned wrecking at Heppner. Five men were involved in the crime and three routes were cut. The suspects were held after arrest at the home and jailed for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Wied
Mir Shill Perry
Cof Cheppier
Jobo Dee Belyord
Heppner
Trolo
Bone
Idle men moving toward coast draw traveler's ire
The article notes many idle men moving toward the Pacific Coast from eastern points to California causing concern among travelers. It mentions arrivals near railroad yards and stations and occasional incidents where groups occupy freight trains. Also reported is the Portland wedding of Ella Tyler and E P Robertson, a Washington state farmer.
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Pacific Coast
California
Ella Tyler
Gieter
E.P. Robertson
State of Washington
Portland
Robertson
Oregon railroad to install Western Electric phones
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company ordered telephone equipment from Western Electric for a ninety mile line from Portland to The Dalles. Telegraph use fades as telephones spread, with 45,000 titles on tracks and thirteen trunk lines over a thousand miles equipped. A Railway Superintendents of Telegraph convention in Boston showed delegates expect rapid shift to telephone for trade handling.
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Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Western Electric Company
Portland
Oregon
Didles
Boston
Oregon Rallroie and Navigation Company
Chile
Leaguers Clinch Fourth Baseball Game In Heat
In a high heat contest the Leaguers won 4 to 2 over the Heights in a game marked by errors and crowd energy. Hart pitched well for the Heights, while Mooney and Rood contributed on offense, with Meyers, Castner, and Bucklin among the Leaguers adding key plays as the lineup shuffled.
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Hart
Smith
Mooney
Bucklin
R. Samuels
Rood
B. Samuels
Meyers
Firs
Castner
Buckiin
Cheiste
Twieler Hart
Amen
Tyke
Pines
Jobo Castner
Electric current kills mill hand at Dee
Edward Lovell, 30, of the Oregon Lumber Company at Dee, died Thursday from an electric shock. The exact cause is unclear, but it is believed he fell against a live wire. A coronial or physician was summoned. he left a widow and one child. The body was transported to Hood River and sent to Chicago for burial.
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Edward Lovell
Oregon Lumber Company
Dee
Lovell
Hfe
Chicago
Hood Striver
Eount
Ble
Warren Escapes From City Jail
Tom Warren, arrested on the Eagle for unlawful sale of wald whiskey, escaped the city jail by sawing through a window. He likely had outside help. authorities have not found him. Warren was held in Hood River awaiting Hendricks the boat owner to pay the 200 fine, but Hendricks did not appear as promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Warren
Warren
Hood River
Hendricks
German Commissioner Criticizes Our Agricultural Methods
A German Commissioner in a letter to German agriculturists criticizes American farming practices. He argues the United States must better conserve land and resources, improve long term investment in holdings, and expand agricultural education to a secondary level. He warns against reliance on new methods and monopolies, urging farmer associations to empower direct farmer consumer relations.
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United States
Germany
Europe
Ameriead
Agricultural Colleges
America
Persian Cleaning Works Sold to M L Goff
J C Thomas who ran the French Persian Cleaning Works has sold the business to M L Goff. Thomas says he is grateful for the patronage and hopes Goff will be equally successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Thomas
M. L. Goff
Mr. Thomas
Goff
Hood River Endures Record Heat Wave in Valley
Residents faced a multi day heat spell with temperatures reaching extreme levels. Shelters, cooling stations, and fountains assisted residents as officials warned the heat could last several days. Workers sought shade and some incidents of sun related distress were reported.
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Hood
Sharpe
Devine
Columbia
Chermienme
de Wiebt
Man With $5000 Vanishes from Local Scene
A mysterious disappearance centers on a man who carried $5000 and vanished. Reports indicate a known individual linked to a company and several unclear witnesses, with investigators tracing his steps before he vanished.
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R&n
Moore
Heigits
Mooner Witte
Feld
Dad Sammile
Geasting
Mooner
Bud
Indiana
Toma Metka
New York
George
Westminster Abbey
Mwarry Atwood
Wvnntor
Fickel
Ad Wolgast
Owen Moran
Sa Franciscy
Terra Flema
Wro
Anger
Livers
MD Sol
Wen
Church Foundation
Ackerman
Chaetrae Ton Company
Alan Pepetereed
Miviebay Rite
Acker
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