Cracker Trust Being Formed on Pacific Coast
New company led by James Dunn aims to absorb Pacific Coast Biscuit Company and close its plants in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Bishops & Co of Los Angeles will operate independently but maintain price levels. The move seeks to boost cracker prices and shield the market from outside interference.
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San Francis
Pacific Coast
James Dunn
Pacific Coast Biscuit Company
California
Bishop & Co
Los Angeles
Pacific Conant Biocult Company
Oaintaine
Sacramento
Son Angeles
Inquest Held Over Prometheus Launch Guest Ills
In San Francisco a panel of doctors and the coroner met to investigate illnesses among guests who attended the Prometheus launch at Mare Island last week. They concluded decayed meat caused the sickness after luncheon provided by caterer L B Cohen.
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San Francisco
J. J. Hogan
Vallejo
Martin Rewensburger
State Board of Health
Leland
Maretaland
L. B. Cohen
Cobbler William Perrey Inherits Fortunes In 1910s Los Angeles
Portape Los Angeles December 1 William J Perrey a cobbler in a South Main Street four by eight hole in the wall suddenly rises to affluence by his wife inheritance of 100000 in dividend paying stocks and a promise of 200000 more on May 1 He says he will not quit his trade and prefers earning his living over idleness saying it would seem mighty hard to be around idle.
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Los Angeles
William J. Perrey
Wall
South Main Street
Perrey
Revenue Decrease Reported by Internal Revenue Commissioner
Washington December 13 Commissioner Johan G Capers reports a $17 998 072 drop in last fiscal year receipts compared with the year before and a fall of more than 45 000 000 gallons in distilled grain spirits. Prohibition, grain prices, and distiller agreement to curb output are cited.
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Washington
Johan G. Capers
Internal Revenue Bureau
Harriman and Kuhn May Refuse to Answer ICC Questions
In a U S Supreme Court opinion Justice Holmes ruled HW Harriman and Otto Kuhn need not respond to Interstate Commerce Commission inquiries about stock and bond dealings among Union Pacific and other railroads. The questions were under investigation in New York and the bankers had refused to answer.
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Washington
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
HW. Harriman
Otto Kuhn
New York
Commerce Commission
Union Pacific
Portland Markets Wheat and hay prices listed in short supply
In Portland markets wheat track shows Chile 900 red Riussiii 880 bluestem 960 Valley $2c Barley peed 26.60 rolled 28 29 Onats No 1 white 31 gray B50 hay Timothy Willamette Valley fancy 15 ordinary 12 Eastern Oregon mixed 16 fancy 17.50 alfalfa 12 clover 12 Butter Extra 36m MsTe fancy 2 84c choice 40c store 18c Eggs Extra 13 46c Hops 1908 choice 7c prime 7c medium 6c 1907 4c Wool Valley 14 16%0 lb Eastern Oregon $8P16c shrinkage Mohair Choice 18 19
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Chile
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Mohalr
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Colds Fast
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds may develop into pneumonia overnight but Foley's Honey and Tar soothes inflamed membranes heals the lungs and expels the cold from the system. P. M. Kirkland.
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Foley
P. M. Kirkland
Oregon and Washington Plan Uniform Fish Laws
Oregon and Washington plan uniform salmon protection laws for winter and spring seasons. Washington State Commission adopted Columbia River fishermen recommendations with minor amendment to extend fall closure to September 15. Spring closed season March 1 to May 1 and Sunday closure May 1 to August 20 were endorsed in the report to Governor Mead.
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Portland
Der
Washington Pinte Fisheries Commission
Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Washington State Commission
Washington Complesion
Communion
Inite
Mead
Heney to Speak Across Nation in January Tour
President Roosevelt has received word that Francis J Heney will travel east in January to address reform groups in many cities between San Francisco and New York. He will also confer with the President.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Francis J Heney
San Francisco
New York
Heney
Forger Becomes Portrait Subject in Spokane Jail
Wini fred Moter adopted daughter of a Newport minister deserted her Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul husband A G Daniels and was arrested in Spokane for forging a $300 check. She will sit for a full length oil portrait in the county jail by artist Harry Palmer who is jailed for selling a counterfeit pen and ink production.
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Spokane
Wash
Winifred Moter
Newport
A. G. Daniels
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Cheney
Harry Palmer
Hanna Bros. Buy Out Hanna & Irvine Hardware Store
Notice states Hanna Bros. have purchased all rights in the Independence hardware store Hanna & Irvine from 5S, BE Irvine and Not. All accounts receivable are payable to J. L. Hanna at the Hanna Bros. office. J. L. Hanna and 8. BE Irvine dated December 1, 1908. BIBI
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Hanna Bros
Hanna & Irvine
Independence
Irvine
J. L. Wanna
J. L. Hanna
Hannaros
Dutch Vessel Seizes Venezuelan Coast Guard Ship
Dutch cruiser Gelderland captured the Venezuelan coast-guard ship Alix outside Puerto Cabello. The Alix crew were put ashore and the vessel towed to Willemstad. Maracaibo reports rumors of a Venezuelan interior revolution as Holland asserts a show of force in reprisal for unfriendly acts.
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Wiliematad
Cuaracao
Gelderland
Puerto Cabello
Core
Wihilemstad
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Castro
Holland
Venezuelan President Castro in Paris avoids French government
President Castro of Venezuela, who arrived from Bordeaux, has made no advances to the French government. He is described as furious at the reception in France, staying in his Paris hotel apartment and seeing few people, apart from a small Venezuelan colony.
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Castro Faricus
Paris
President Castro
Bordeaux
France
Parla
Ruef Found Guilty in Bribery Case
Abraham Ruef is found guilty of offering a bribe after a 24 hour jury deliberation in San Francisco. He is granted until Saturday before sentencing. potential penalty could reach 14 years.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Pocatello to Host 45th Woolgrowers Convention
Pocatello Idaho announces the 45th annual National Woolgrowers Convention will convene January 14 to 16 1909. A central wool market in Chicago will be planned. The midwinter sheep show offers 1500 in cash prizes and a silver trophy. over 600 sheep entered. Cheyenne headquarters report 15 million pounds pledged toward the Chicago market.
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Pocatello
Idaho
National Woolgrowers’ Convention
Chicago
National Association
Cheyenne
Sewing machines and lamp supplies offered by H H Jasperson
New sewing machines fully warranted priced from 13.76 to 25.00 also supplies for gasoline lamps available from H H Jasperson.
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H. H. Jasperson
State leaders seek rehearing on boundary case
State Senator Stewart and Senator McGowan with Representative Hurke press Governor Mead and Attorney General Athineon to reopen the Washington Oregon boundary dispute decided by the U S Supreme Court They argue Washington loses Tacoma Island and Puget Sound lands and state revenues and interests suffer They urge intervention to prompt a new hearing with fresh evidence.
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Tacome
Wash
Sete
Mead
Askineon
Elate
Eupreme Court of the
United States
Oklahoma College Football Coach Reinstatement Demands
In Stillwater 400 students pledged not to return to the college after the regents failed in a special session to rescind Coach K. Parry's discharge. The move follows disruption caused by the dispute.
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Ohklahoma City
Okla
Board of Regents
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Stillwater
K. Parry
Echoo
Parry
Supreme court rules timber and stone act entry need not require personal land visit
The District of Columbia Supreme Court holds the Interior Department cannot cancel a timber and stone act entry merely because the applicant had not personally visited the land. The Ness case challenges new enforcement rules and affects recent regulations. The piece also notes a push by Rep Mull to revive a voluntary army law and War Department plans for a Corregidor depot and Manila storehouses to bolster supply and emergency reserves.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Interior Department
Mary S. Ness
Roseburg, Or
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Manila
Army
War Department
Philippines
Urgent push for funding new U S diplomatic buildings
Advocates urge immediate appropriation to build or buy suitable embassies and consulates abroad. Representative Nicholas Longworth will lead the fight this session as he did last year to protect the dignity of the United States.
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United States
Congress
Nicholas Longworth
Congress to Wrap Up Before Holidays Likely Dec 21 Adjou
Both Houses plan to finish session work this week with the holiday adjournment date likely December 21. Delegates may depart for home once the date is set, making a quorum unlikely for Monday. The Independence Enterprise offers a 150 lb new body type for sale at half cost after six months’ use.
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Houses
Congress
Independence Enterprise
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Representative Mull
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Taft
Salem, Oregon
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