Timber Deal Sets Hood River Firm to Change Hands
In The Dalles on September 5 Robert Smith and F Stanley of Portland bought the entire Davenport Lumber Company interest in Hood River. They and Davenport interests acquired 200 million feet of timber on Laughlin lands and others. A new company will be organized and Davenport will cease to exist. The name of the new venture has not been decided.
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Dalles
Wee
Robert Smith
F . Stanley
Portland
Davenport Lumber Company
Hood River
Davenport
Laughlin
Davenport Company
Retired Chicago Millionaire Arrested in Camp Lake Assault
Peter Ashton, a fifty year old retired Chicago millionaire, is jailed on murder assault charges after a house party at the Ashton summer home on Camp Lake. Guests say a quarrel with a guest escalated into a stabbing. Ashton fled into the woods but was captured by the sheriff as the son lay gravely injured.
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Kenworth
Peter Ashton
Chicago
Job
Ashton
Camp Lake
Will Bie
Tie Aon
Attempted Lynching at County Jail in Butte
About 200 men tried to break into the county jail to seize and lynch James Barnes, held for the murder of Patrick Hanley. Deputies and police repelled the mob after an hour, guarding Barnes overnight. The Hanley killing was described as cold blooded.
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Scripps News Association
Butte
James Barnes
Patrick Hanley
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Hanley
Jeffries Versus Nelson Fight Stirs San Francisco Hype
With four days to go for the bout, Jeffries and Nelson are near weight and in good form. Referee decisions spark controversy as Shier is set to officiate Schneck-Wilke in Salt Lake City tonight, Britt favored by bettors, and Jeffries demands a two thousand dollar fee for refereeing.
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Cripps News
San Francisco
Mritz
Nelson
Nelson Enyedeffries
Hritt
Neleon
Jeffries
Feow
Britt
Francisco
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Third Trial Begins for Williamson and Co-Defendants
In federal district court Judge William Hont presided as the third trial of Congressman Williamson and co-defendants Van Gesner and Marion R Riggs began. The jury was being seated this morning as prosecutors promise new facts to strengthen the case alleging conspiracy to suborn perjury in timber and land entry affidavits.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
William Hont
Montana
Federal District Court
W Williamson
van Gesner
Marion Rriggs
No Succor Came At Fraser River Calamity
A boat capsized at the mouth of the Fraser River. an Indian woman and four children were drowned despite reaching the heads and waiting for rescue as the rising tide and waves overwhelmed them.
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Vancouver
Fraser River
Tablets and Pencils Sale Across Various Prices
An advertisement lists tablets of all kinds and sizes with pen and pencil items. Special fixed pencil tablet offered at 5¢. Pencil and eraser deals include 24¢ lead pencils, 6¢ crayon holder sets, and 5¢ indelible pencils. Scholars hardwood cabinets priced at 5 and 10¢.
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Generon
School Shoes Claim Best Stock and Solid Inside
Advertisement notes boys and girls school shoes made from stock with solid inside guarantee. Claims shoes won highest prize at the St. Louis event and promises very reasonable prices.
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St. Loui
Treaty of Peace Signed At Portsmouth Conference
Portsmouth Sept 5 envoys and guests met at the navy yard at 2 30 pm to review the peace terms ending the Russo Japanese war. Articles cover balance of influence over Korea Manchuria Sakhalin and commercial ties with France England and the United States to sign within 60 days. The news sparked receptions and congratulations from officials and citizens alike.
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Scrippa News Association
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Komura
Boston
Harvard College
Takabura
Bato
New York
Portamouth
Japan
Russia
Korea
Manchurian
Articole
Port Arthur
Dalney
China
Mancara
Sakhalin
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Planeheon
der Matren
Bishop
Mra Potter
Goon Ha
O Nessenger
Ealf
Pierce
Pirate Vessel Carmonella Returns to Vancouver Island
The schooner Carmonella under Alexander McLean reached the Claquet on Vancouver Island with 679 pelts aboard from a raid. After landing the cargo the pirate ship was watered and refitted before sailing to an unknown destination aboard the steamship Queen City for transfer toward Victoria.
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Victoria
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Carmonella
Alexander McLean
Vancouver Island
Queen City
Lightning Strikes Crowd at Utah Race Event
During a Utah celebration yesterday morning a lightning strike during the crowd watching races killed Altos Bean and left Dwight Bear unconscious. About 200 people were knocked down and hurt as the stampede followed. spectators initially feared a dynamite blast. Injured include Donia Nelson Thomas Brown and Mre Rasmussen among others.
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Scrippsewa
Kiehfeld
Utah
Altos Bean
Dwigh Bear
Fret
Donia Nelson
Thomas Brown
Mre Rasmussen
Cholera Surges in Berlin and Across Empire
An official bulletin reports eleven new cholera cases and one death in Berlin, bringing totals to 77 oncs and multiple fatal outcomes. A few cases are noted across the empire as additional physicians are mobilized to combat the plague.
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Scripps News Association
Berlin
The
Empire
Mormon Temple Work Advances at La Grande
The Mormon temple at La Grande progresses rapidly with brick work nearing completion. A large workforce is employed on this major eastern Oregon project noted for its imposing size and planned choir accommodations, a key attraction of the Mormon church.
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la Grande
Oregon
Seconmiodationa
Boycott Eases as Northern Trade Opens Says Rodgers
Geneva Rodgers reports Washington notes the boycott subsiding as northern trade resumes. The state department indicates recent shifts in policy and commerce with Shanghai as a backdrop.
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Washington
Coneal
Geneva Rodgers
Shanghai
State Department
Field Marries in Quiet Chicago Ceremony
Married in London on September 6 Marshal Field the Chicago merchant king wed Mrs Caton at St Margarets Westminister. About twenty witnessed the ceremony officiated by Canon Kansas. The bride wore French gray crepe de chine with orchid bouquet pearls and diamonds. Field wore American May boutonniere. Augustine Eddy of Chicago gave the bride away. Field Jr. served as best man. The couple signed the register and left for the Clarendon for breakfast.
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London
Marshal Field
Chicago
National Letter Carriers Meet Discusses Rates and Care Plan
The Portland session of the national association of letter carriers opened today. Members reviewed change of rate to benefit the union and heard reports from officers and the commission. The group proposed establishing a home for aged and superannuated carriers.
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Portland
National Association of Letter Carriers
Carnegie Library Eugene Plans Reviewed for Contractors
A Carnegie library committee meeting at Viret National Bank reviewed plans and specifications. The documents will be ready for contractors by the middle of the week.
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Eugene
Carnegie Library
Viret National Bank
Wreck Near Denver Kills Three on Private Car Train
A Burlington freight rear collided with a passenger train near Brash about seventy miles from Denver. Three reporters died and several injured. The private car Balobow carried Red Mountain Mining Co officials. One colored porter and a cook were killed or fatally injured. Other passengers and crew suffered serious damage.
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Gerippa News Associaion
Denver
Burlington
Brash
Pallmans
Machuby
Chillicothe
Bronnanian
West Virgins
Indicted Leaders Seeks Continuance in Federal Case
The heads of the packing company members appeared before Judge Humphrey in federal court this morning and requested a continuance to the 18th, which was granted.
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Chicago
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Humphrey
Federal Court
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Sension
Roosevelt
Portemouth
Pirate Lands
Field
Scrippa Newa Association
Newlin Drug CO
the City Grocery and Bakery
Polack
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