Spaulding Mill 15 Burned Down in Independence
Fire at Spaulding Lumber Co mill in Independence destroyed the plant and machinery with an estimated loss of 7000 dollars. Insurance valued at 4000 dollars. origin traced to engine room. hydrant shortage hampered firefighting. Spaulding officials discuss rebuilding plans and local supply disruptions cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding LuMber Co
Messrs. Spaniding
Miles
Independence
Salem
Spaulding
N. J. Sykes
D. A Hodge
North
Boring
Oregon
Chas, K. Spaulding Lumber Co
D. A. Hodge
Woman Suffrage Opposed in Oregon Amid County Plan
Negative arguments were filed with the secretary of state against the woman's suffrage amendment and against creating Orchard county. The amendment is opposed by the Oregon State Association Opposed to the Extension of Suffrage, and the new county by the Anti-Uwalilla Division league. The Enterprise of Independence notes gymnasiums libraries and reading rooms as uplifting local influences in a small town.
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Nome
Oregon
Portland Labor Press
Roseburg
Umpqua Valley Horticultural Sociery and Fruit Growers’ Association
Pacific Coast
Douglas County
Hood River
Salem
Secretary of State
Orchard County
Oregon State Association
Anti-Uwatilla Division League
Enterprise of Independence
Missing 18 year old girl linked to fires at Shook property
In Klamath Falls the disappearance of Miss Cora Benton, 18, who admitted starting the fires at the Dave Shook house and barn on April 6 and 16, worries county officials. Police fear she may be spirited away to prevent grand jury questioning.
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Klamath Falls
Cora Benton
Dave Shook
Assembly Makes Selections
PORTLAND The republican state assembly named the ticket for the next election with W. Hawley of Salem for congress in the free district and W. R. Ellis of Pendleton for congress in the second district. Jay Bowerman of Condon was chosen governor and Frank W. Benton of Roseburg for secretary of state. Natph W. Moyt of Portland became state treasurer and L. R. Alderan of Eugene selected superintendent of public instruction. Wilke Qarke of Gervais was named state printer and J. N. Hart of Baker City attorney general.
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Assembly
Portland
Republican State Assembly
Congress
W.€. Hawley
Salem
W. R. Ellis
Pendleon
Jay Bowerman
Condon
Frank W. Benton
Roseburg
Natph W.moyt
Fmetication
L.R. Alderan
Eugene
Wil Kune Qarke
Gervais
J. N. Hart
Baker City
Great Northern to Exhibit Oregon Products Car
The Great Northern Railroad plans a traveling exhibit car showcasing Oregon products. The car, hauled free on all lines, will visit major towns with advance notices and invite residents to view displays. A lecturer will explain farming, dairying, stockraising, lumbering, fishing, manufacturing, irrigation, and expansion opportunities.
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Great Northern
Oregon
Portland
Great Northern Railroad Company
Northern Pacific
Will Club With Journal For 1910 Subscriptions
The Enterprise will joint publish with the Oregon Journal in 1910 after subscriber requests in Independence. Rates include daily and Sunday Journal with Enterprise at 7.00, daily Journal with Enterprise at 5.50, Sunday Journal with Enterprise at 3.25, and semi weekly Journal with Enterprise at 6.00.
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Independence
Enterprise
The
Oregon Journal
City Gets New Business Block Opens Gap Between Stores
Hanna Brothers begin construction of two 22 by 60 foot store rooms between their hardware store and the Independence Enterprise building after city bonds sale. J L Hanna expresses confidence in the city’s future, with foundations prepared to add two stories if demand grows. Convicts measured for Bertillon system at state penitentiary with plans for interstate exchange. fingerprinting already used in Oregon.
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Independence
Independence Navnal Bank
Hanna Brothers
Independence Enterprise
J. L. Hanna
Tome
Hasna Brothers
Hanne
Salem
Tom Wilson
State Penitentiary
Pricon
Oregon Prison
Card of Thanks from Spaulding Lumber Co.
The Chas K Spaulding Lumber Co expresses gratitude to Independence citizens and the fire department for aiding in saving their lumber yard from fire and for efforts to save the sawmill plant. D A Hodge Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, K. Spaulding Lumber Co
Citizens of
Independence
Fire Department
D. A. Hodge
Platform Adopted by Republican State Assembly
The Oregon Republicans affirm faith in party principles, organization, and direct primary rights. They endorse Taft administration, oppose taxpayer-funded delegates, seek efficient government, and support veterans and conservation while backing party unity and strong organization.
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Republican State Assembly
Republicans of
Oregon
Republican Party
Republican Party of
Charles EB. Hughes
Theodora Roosevelt
Leutenant
Republican Am
Congress
Pacific Northwest
Taft
National Republican Party
City Council Advances Bonds and Sewer Plan
At an adjourned meeting the council passed ordinances to regulate bond sales bid by Independence National Bank and to authorize sewer system construction. A motion picture ordinance awaits final passage. Bids for materials from a Washington dealer are under review with written price agreements pending.
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Independence National Bank
Washington
Indignant Women Parade for Suffrage in London
In London a massive suffragette demonstration drew over 500000 women to protest the shelving of the Shackleton bill granting women parliamentary suffrage. The rally showcased strong demand for voting rights and broad public support for reform.
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London
England
Shackleton
Church Announcements Include Sermons and Summer Schedule
The notice lists morning preaching by a pastor and evening talks at 8 by Dr. T D Bancroft of Kansas City with topics on How to Do Things and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It mentions Sunday school at 10 and extended services, plus guests Rev F A Gregory and Maynard R Thompson. Calvary Presbyterian plans a summer concert and July vacancy, with ongoing Sunday school and midweek Bible study.
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T. D. Bancroft
Kansas City
Abraham Lincon
F. A. Gregory
Amity
Oregon
Amity Baptist Church
Boydston
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Atmext
Calvary
Maynard R. Thompson
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Spaulding Mill
INDE
Pendence Enterprise
Council
M. E. Church
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