Oregon Delegation to Attend National Irrigation Congress
Governor and University leaders name an extensive Oregon delegation for the National Irrigation Congress. The list includes P. L. Campbell D. W. Kerr C. W. Fulton J. N. Teal S. Stanley EB B. Piper J. T. Whistler Tom Richardson R. M. Brereton C. B. Merrick Joseph B. Kall M. Moody and others all pledging to attend. The group is described as the strongest ever assembled by Oregon.
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Pep
W. Benson Bos
Oregon
Senate
P. L. Campbell
Eugene
University of Oregon
D. W. J. Kerr
Oregon Agricul
C. W. Fulton
United States
J. N. Teal
Eugene-Siuslaw rail line push gains momentum in Oregon
Promoters say the Eugene and Western Railway project will begin with a 20 mile first section funded by a Lane County Asset Company stock sale in Eugene. Shares will convert to the railway firm and bonds issued to finish the line to Florence, California.
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Eugene
Eugene-Siuslaw
Lane County Asset Company
Ing Company
Eugene & Western Railway Company
Lanse County Asset Company
Jin
Florence
Blight Threatens Douglas County Pear Orchards
Douglas County faces a deadly pear blight that could devastate fruit crops. County court, urged by District Horticultural Commissioner A H Carson of Grants Pass, names two inspectors F A McFall and E F Whitney to combat the disease as Oregon orchardists seek expert help and guidance from government specialists in the Rogue River valley. Baker County completes courthouse interior under budget, awaiting furniture.
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Roseburg
A. H. Carson
Grants Pass
Douglas County
F. A. McFall
City
E. F. Whitney
Oakland
Middle Western
Pacific Coast
California
Rogue River Valley
Oregon
O'Gara
White
Carson
Portland market prices listed for grains fruits and dairy
Wheat Bluestem to No 1 white ranged from 1.18 to 1.30 per bushel with ton figures noted. Hay prices for Timothy and Eastern Oregon regions showed 16.20 to 20 per ton. Various fruits vegetables and dairy items quoted with per crate and per pound rates, plus wool and oats trend data and notes on butter fat and 1909-1908 crop references.
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Wills Valley
Oregon
Nancy
Creamery
Gesee
Young
Hope
Idee
Wheat harvest prospects across Oregon Washington and Idaho in 1909
Estimates from over 350 wheat districts across Oregon Washington and Idaho project a 1909 state yield near 65 million bushels, up from 40 million last year and well above the five year average. Idaho leads, with Washington and Oregon improving despite drought in river counties and patchy rains.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
Idarbo
Idaho
Orégon
New Territory
Wallowa
Haystack
Bakeaven
Sherman County
Wasco
Umatilla
Arlington
Condon
Morrow
Gilliam
Union County
Elgin
Summerville
Willamette Valley
Walla Walls
Columbia
Garfield
Whitman
Northwest
Lincoln County
Adame
Douglas County
Grant
Bookene
Oreon
Proceedings of Congress in Brief July 12
A historical summary notes House passage of a Senate joint resolution proposing an income tax constitutional amendment by a decisive vote of 239 to 14, with Republicans voting against. The bill advances to the president. Coverage spans July 7–12 with references to Philippine tariff, Porto Rican budget, and conference actions on the tariff bill.
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Washington
House
Senate
Payne
Committee On
Ways and Means
Johnston
Alabama
United States
Philippines
Aldrich
Taft
Cal
July 6 Political Parties Clash Over Aldrich Bill Rights
The Republican committee today stirred a hornet s nest over Aldrich rights and planned a meeting of the finance committee for tomorrow morning. Minority members would be given a chance to express their views on the bill s sections.
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Tuesaday
Ietealie
Horneta’ Nest
Aldrich
Finance
Civil service exams set in Northwest and Idaho cities
Civil service examinations to fill vacancies in the civil service will be held in Washington Oregon and Idaho with dates in August September October and specific cities listed including Astoria Baker City Eugene Grants Pass Seattle Pullman North Yakima Port Townsend Bellingham Boise Pocatello Moscow and more. Navy Pacific fleet planned autumn and winter cruise to Asiatic and Philippine waters under Rear Admiral Sebree. McCleary expected to be mint superintendent succeeding Frank Leach. Speaker Cannon declines Ways and Means vacancy. tariff bill timing uncertain. Seventeen inspectors and four revenue agents dismissed from internal revenue bureau. Professor Simon Newcomb dies at age 84. noted astronomer and mathematician. Corporations plan court challenge on tax provisions. Taft itinerary prompts wide interest. Interior cancels Seven Mile settlement order. wheat market notes.
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Washington
Civil Service
Aeg Egg
Ashington
Astoria
Baker City
Eugene
Grants Pass
Penicleton
Seattle
Pullman
Klingham
North Yakima
Port Townsend
Bellingham
Idaho
Boise
Pocatello
Moncow
Asia
Navy Department
Pacific Fleet
Asiatic
Philippine
Sebree
Pacific Coast
United States
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Spokane
National Irrigation Congress
Siuslaw
Eugene & Western
New Road
Klamath Falls
Kelley-Arant
Jay Arant
Arant
Marshfield
Haines
Coos
Douglas
Baker
C. A. Gray & Son
Baker County
Portland Markets
Proceedings OF Congress
Civil Service Toute
Cannon
Representative Cushman
Internal Revenue Bureau
Newcomb Oles
Simon Newcomb
Benjamin Franklin
Newcomb
Tie
Coun
Byan
White House
Yakima Land
Interior
Wilf Ph Rermar
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