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Newspaper

Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1911

Page

2

Independence and Monmouth Railway Timetable Data

Rail schedule lists multiple trains: Independence Monmouth routes to Dallas Airlie and back. Timings include departures at 6:00 6:15 a m and 10:50 11:05 6:15 6:30 p m from Independence and Monmouth, with arrivals around 6:40 11:80 and 6:55 p m. Additional outbound to Airlie 7:00 7:15 a m and 2:20 2:50 p m. inbound from Dallas 8:40 1:00 4:05 p m and Airlie connections. notes connections at Monmouth for Airlie.

Independence Monmouth Dallas Airlie

Time Card for Independence to McNary Crossing Service

Automobile schedule lists two daily trips from Independence. One at 7 30 a m to reach McNary crossing to connect with eastbound trains, and a return from 4 49 pm with a 50 cent fare each way.

Independence McNary Crossing

Summary of Notable Global and Local Events This Week

A condensed wrap covers a Tacoma forest fire, ex President Diaz relocating to Spain, King George gifting Utes during coronation week, a London suffragist parade, Portland’s wheat shipping leadership, a new Los Angeles blast threat, Oregon’s Boston naval arrival with royal welcome, the death of ex Senator McBride in Portland, Taft's 25th wedding anniversary, Senator Lea’s blood transfusion aid, Balm of Gilead witness tree carried by flood, Dick Ferris arraignment over a joke republic claim, Maine damage worse than expected, St Louis' million dollar factory fire.

Senator Lea Tennessee Vancouver, Wash Lewis and Clark Columbia River

Market Prices For Farm Staples And Livestock

The document lists extensive prices across grains meats and produce. Wheat and corn values, bran and middlings costs, oats barley and hay figures, eggs butter cheese and pork prices, and live cattle hog and sheep quotes. Regional notes show Oregon and California references with multiple unit prices and crate or ton measurements.

Oregon Oregon Ranch California Valley Coles

Banquet at Riverkingham Palace Astonishes Imperial Atmosphere

A grand banquet in Riverkingham Palace showcased royal splendor with the King and Queen hosting foreign ambassadors ministers cabinet heads and state officers. Gold plate valued at 15 million and century old wines highlighted the lavish display as orchids palms and jewels adorned both the ballroom and gallery. Yeomen guarded the walls as guests wore formal attire and jewels for the event.

London Carina Rivekingham Palace

Wives to Divide Home Life in Small Kansas Town

In Pittsburg Kansas Peter C Sharp plans to separate from his two wives after a quarrel ending in a physical encounter. He will build two small cottages on opposite sides of his home, assigning Loulea to housework one day and Anna Catherine the other.

Pittsburg Kan Peter C. Sharp Monet Tive Anna Catherine Loulea Peter Louisa

Hanging on Live Wires Saved Spokane Lineman

George Cowley line foreman and four assistants rescued Gordon B. Stone, a lineman paralyzed by an electric shock, from the top of a pole in Spokane. Stone touched bare high voltage wires and was thrown from the pole but saved by a safety belt. He fell unconscious onto lower voltage lines as responders arrived with emergency teams and equipment.

Spokane Wash George Cowley Washington Water Power Company Gordon B. Stone Stone Lang

Convicts Return to Prison After Mountain Hunger Ordeal

Curtis Day and Rolis Hollingsworth, escaped from the state penitentiary, surrendered at the Canyon City gate after two weeks in the mountains. They had no food for extended periods and showed signs of near starvation. Authorities had pursued them since their escape.

Canyon City Colo Curtis Day Rolis Hollingsworth Atiie Aind

Probationer Receives $17,000 From Fathers Estate

Charles A Meng obtained possession of the residue of his father's estate worth more than $17,000 as a reward for reforming behavior. The will praised his "steady" conduct and "apparent determination to become a useful member of society."

Oroyille Hfe Socety Charles A. Meng

Olympia Arrives in New York on Maiden Atlantic Run

The White Star liner Olympia, the largest steamer afloat, reached New York harbor on its maiden Atlantic voyage at 12 17 AM, about 75 miles offshore. Officials report no effort at high speed and expect docking in New York city despite clocking several hours ahead of schedule.

New York Olympia Islaad Atlantic

Oregon Foreign Corporations Face Penalties Under State Law

Oregon officials warn foreign corporations doing business without filing declarations or paying fees may face fines up to 500 dollars and related license charges. Secretary of State Olcott plans actions with district attorneys to recover dues, stressing enforcement to deter noncompliance. A Eugene celebration marks railroad work progress toward Florence as the Lane County Asset Company advances surveys and shoreline frontage development.

Salome Oregon Becmi Forman Ula State Blut Olcott Jettere All Isteret Attorneya Fh Tate Much Corporation Olcott Secretary of State Fifth Street Eugene Florence Lane County Wilamette Panama Canal Lane County Asset Company Commany Glenada Stuslaw Coos Hay Asset Company

Amusement Fund Buys Baseball Outfits For Prisoners

The state prisoners amusement fund plans a moving picture show at the penitentiary on the Fourth of July with convicts performing. Superintendent James aims to circuit films to the penitentiary industrial school state asylum and deaf school plus the asylum farm. The fund, about 500 dollars, bought two baseball outfits for shop and house teams and financed events at the state industrial school.

Salem James Deaf School Mike Privoners State Industrial School

Oregon Development League To Campaign For Good Roads

A meeting of the Oregon Association for Highway Improvement and the Oregon Development League agreed to launch a campaign to unite rural and city interests behind a comprehensive good roads plan. The league will hold its annual meeting August 14 to 16 with a day devoted to the good road problem and aim to push a bill for adoption by the next legislature.

Oregon Oregon Association For Highway Improvement Oregon Development League Development League League

Wheat Outlook Bright On Umitilla Reservation

The Umitilla Indian reservation shows a bumper wheat crop as conditions stay favorable. High moisture and well headed grain suggest yields around 6 bushels per acre could occur, with acreage up from last year and harvesters already being readied. Several combines will be run by s as machines this year.

Athena Umitilla Sas

Weston A strawberry day and horse show announcement

Weston hosts a strawberry day and horse show on Saturday July 1 to promote the mountain country near Weston. The event highlights irrigation free strawberries ripening midsummer, larger than irrigated berries, with superior flavor and high demand that outstrips supply.

Weston

City Council Orders Main Sewer Through Town Center

The council approves a center town main sewer to drain into a septic tank at an estimated cost near 2000 dollars. Sufficient treasury funds exist to complete this phase. Laterals are planned to reach every part of the town in a future year.

Sherwood

Capacity Increase at Laker Irrigation Dam

Laker-Work expands reservoir capacity by raising dam height by 10 feet. The dam will measure 600 feet long and 70 feet deep with top width of 600 feet. Over $200,000 already spent. project aims to ensure water supply for all land irrigated, despite slower snowmelt. Powder river should provide ample water with no shortages after past heavy spring freshets.

Laker Laker Irrigation Company Powder

Road’s Earnings Rise for Oregon Short Line in 1910 Report

The Oregon Short Line filed figures with the state tax commissioner showing 1910 earnings from operations of 21 748 884 and operating expenses of 188 791. Total income taxes were 29 585 164 with line taxes at 840 757 for 1910. Per mile metrics show gross 13 994 and expenses 7 199 with net 6 795. Equipment valued at 12 040 971, rolling stock included.

Salem Kenormona Oregon Short Line State Tax Commissioner Oregon

Governor reallocates old heating plant for tuberculosis asylum needs

The State Board for the Prevention of Tuberculosis found the old heating plant beyond repair and lacking funds for a new facility. Governor West transferred the outdated plant at the asylum to the institution after a recent replacement.

Salem State Banatorium For State Board For the Prevention West Asylum

Government survey crews move to survey Burns county lands

Three crews of government surveyors each with 14 men arrived in Burns this week to subdivide unsurveyed land in Steens Mountain Tron Mountain and the far south near the Nevada line. They begin work begun last year as a large area of good land is set for settlement.

Burns Thhey Steens Mountain Tron Mountain Nevada Line

Tilvearton The Gage Mine to reopen on Coquille River

The Tilvearton The Gage mine at River ton on the Coquille river, closed before, will be reopened soon. San Francisco investors show interest, and early plans for operating the mine are under way.

Tilvearton Gage Riverton Coquille River San Francisco

Mystery Bakery Misdeeds Stun Local Community

In a puzzling exchange on delivery morning a group met and soon after were found involved in a disturbing incident at Mee Ghood Livers calery larder. The exact links between the colloquy and the alleged wrongdoing remain unclear as investigators probe the chaotic scene.

Meat Market Seeks Equity and Sanitation Promise

A meat business stresses fair prices for the average family and urges customers to value quality. The firm highlights clean markets and sanitary practices as its pledge to shoppers amid industry concerns.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Independence and Monmouth Railway International Correspondence School Scranton H. V. Reed Alder Street Portland C. W. Hinkle L Hewitt, M. D Cooper Building W. R. Allin D. D Cooper Bldg B. F. Swope the Eldridge E. van Allen Commercial St Ore Lideal Butler Tacoma Diaz of Mexico Spain King George United States Los Angeles Boston Bremerton Navy Yard George W. McBride Dick Ferris Republic of Lower Californian Maine St. Louis Portland Markets Amusement Fund Umatilla Baker Irrigation Company Road Gage Mine the Independence Bakery Geo. F. Heck Independence, Oregon Zhas D. Smiley Bell Phone Independence Shoe Shop Floyd Main Street Chas. Ingram the Independence Enterprise
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