Oregon Commission Hands Down Key Express Rate Ruling
The Oregon State Railroad Commission ruled against Pacific Express Company in the case of B F P Jones v Pacific Express, ordering a 25 to 30 percent cut in merchandise and general rates from Portland to Huntington. The decision deemed Pacific Express rates unjust and discriminatory and followed a related Wells Fargo case.
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Pacific Express Company
Oregon
Oregon State Railroad Commission
Jones
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Wallace McCamasey
Portland
B. F. Jones
United States
Amanda Hilke and William Ford Wed in City Ceremony
At the bride’s parents home in this city on Sunday May 20 1909 Miss Amanda Hilke and Mr William Ford were married by Rev Harry McCain at 230 p m The couple will reside in the city and the Enterprise wishes them a happy and prosperous voyage through life.
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Amanda Hilke
William Ford
Harry McCain
Independence High School District Wins County Baseball Title
In a seven inning fast game, Independence defeats Falls City 7 to 3 to claim the county championship. Falls City opened with two runs in the second. Independence answered with one, then Falls City added another in the fifth before Independence erupted for six runs in their half. Tie pitched well for Falls City, while Seeley of Independence made a spectacular running catch. Lineups listed include Seifarth, Dodd, Sampson, and Pugh among Falls City players.
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Independence High School
Falls City
Falls Cit
Independence
Seeley
Prominent City Team Accompanied by Prof Crowley and Wife
The Kalla City team was accompanied by Prof Crowley and his wife during a recent visit or event. The fragment lists various names and initials linked to individuals in the entourage, indicating a notable social or academic gathering and the presence of university figures in city affairs.
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Toors
Bliss
Independence
Oberson
Kirkland
Po Phike
Jones
Ie Newton
Newton
Purvino
Reeves
Sealey
Kalla City
Prof
Crowley
Old Soldiers Gather for State Encampment in Corvallis
Wednesday morning four cars carried veterans bound for the state encampment at Corvallis. For three days the G A R and the Ww R Co are in session there. All Corvallis rooms are booked for over a month to host more than three thousand visitors as the veterans renew old ties.
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Southern Pacific
Corvallis
G. A, BR
Ww. R. Co
Rose Festival Opens Monday in Portland Week of Pageants
The Portland Rose Festival opens Monday June 7 and runs all week with Home Coming Day Night pageant grand electric parade competitive rose exhibit automotive parade horse and vehicle parade Spirit of the Golden Wear harness and chariot races at the Country Club and a grand electrical pageant Saturday night ending the festival. Local businesses will keep open house and visitors are welcomed throughout the week.
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Country Club
Yukon Avenue at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
The article describes Yukon Avenue as a central thoroughfare crossing the fairgrounds from west to east, connecting Klondike Circle and Nome Circle. It highlights the grand Pay Streak, the Lake Washington amphitheater, 80 000-seat capacity, diverse architectural displays, alpine mountain horizons, and Puget Sound views surrounding the exhibition site.
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Yukon Avenue
Weat
Klondike Circle
Nome Circle
Hawaii
Alaska
Washington
Mammon
Puget Sound
Old Acquaintances Face Dwindling Roll Call
The item notes that over the years fewer former friends respond to roll call, leaving a shrinking pool of those who answer.
Remarkable cures with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Many stomach trouble cures attributed to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicines was relieved after a few boxes. Price is 25 cents. Samples free at P. M. Kirkland's drug store.
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Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
Picnic at Ridder's Grove by Wella Assembly No 87
Members of Wella Assembly No 87 United Artisans plan a basket picnic at Ridder's Grove on Saturday June 5. Dr Omsted of Portland Supreme Medical Advisor will speak. Portland guests will contribute features. A brass band will perform and sandwiches with coffee will be served on the grounds.
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Wella Assembly No 87 United Artisans
Ridder’s Grove
Omsted
Portland
Trouble Makers Ousted
When a sufferer from stomach trouble uses Dr King's New Life Pills his dyspepsia and indigestion disappear and he gains appetite strong nerves and vigor as stomach liver and kidneys work right. 25c at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Oregon Fishing and Hunting License Law Text
The article presents the Oregon license requirement for hunting and angling. It states unlawful hunting angling without a license and outlines license issuance by county clerks, possession during hunting, and inspection rights, with exemptions for landowners and family on private land.
Alaska Building and European Exhibits Palace in 1908 Exposition
The United States Government designed a five building group for the Exposition reflecting modern French renaissance and modern Spanish styles. The Alaska building, completed April 15, and the Palace of Agriculture and European Exhibits Palace, finished before December 1, 1908, form a harmonious group with the other two structures.
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United States
Alaska
Palace of Agriculture
Snow Liniment Claims Poison Oak Cure
Mr C H P Cornelius of Turner Oregon reports Snow Liniment cures Poison Oak affecting his wife and two friends. The ad lists prices 25c 10c and 1.00 and notes Williams Drug Co sells the product.
Festival Draws Record Throngs For Week Long Events
The festival expects bigger crowds than ever with parades and attractions vying for attention. Management notes unusual tourist movement and out-of-town visitors are likely to surge this festival week. The city plans open property display areas while license holders hunt or fish on designated lands. Licenses under the act will be issued on application by residents or non-residents of the state.
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Railroad Commission
Seifarth
Dodd
Sampson
Pugh
The
Portland Rose
Java
State of
Seattle
Barnes’ Cash Store
Salem
People’s Market
Home
Bell
Main
Independence, Oregon
Polk County Bank
Monmouth
J. H. Hawley
J. B. ¥. Butler
Powell
J. B. Stump
I. M. Simpson
L. F. Savage
Commercial St. Salem, Oregon
W. L. Bice
Oregon State Board of Health
Bice
Calbreath
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