Wages Higher as Rail Jobs Spur Northwest Labor Boom
The Northwest sees wage increases for railroad camps as contractors bid up pay to attract workers. Seattle common labor earns about 3 a day with steady prospects, while ax men reach 3.50. Many workers abandon camps for homesteads, timber claims, or Alaska mines for higher pay, despite contractors promising the best meals.
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Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Northwest
Washington
Alaska
H. C. Henry
St. Paul
Idaho
signaling apparatus trial by Jefcoate at Wirral tests
English letter describes H. J. Jefcoate of Crewe testing a new railway signaling device on the Wirral line. An engine at 60 mph with a tarpaulin cab halted at the distant signal until the arm dropped, then advanced. In-cab indicators and bells relayed semaphore status as two bars and plungers activated bells in the cab. The test impressed witnesses with its simplicity and practicality.
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Consular Bureau
H. J. Jefcoate
Crewe
Wirral
Gravity Railroad in Missouri Uses Gravity for Motion
A Missouri line the Cassville and Western from Exeter to Cassville in Barry county runs four miles powered partly by gravity. It uses two engines, three coaches and two freight cars and meets Frisco trains at Exeter. A passenger coach rests at Exeter while the other slides to Cassville by gravity, then returns with the engine to repeat the run. The line is highly profitable.
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Missouri
Cassville & Western
Exeter
Cassville
Barry County
Frisco
Globe Democrat
A Long Headed Politician Advances Local Campaign
A prominent southern congressman, famed for military leadership, launches a district campaign to improve local agriculture. Meetings across every township pair experts from the state Agricultural College with residents to discuss local farming issues. Attendance grows as the campaign gains state attention.
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State Agricultural College
Duel by car drivers ends with police stop in Columbus
In Columbus Indiana Joe Medlam and Eugene Reyer both auto agents fought a fierce duel after an accidental collision. They charged each other at full speed crashing repeatedly until Medlam’s fenders bent beyond repair. Medlam jumped into Reyer’s car and began pummeling him before officers intervened.
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Columbus
Ind
Joe Medlam
Eugene E. Reyer
Kokomo
Medlam
Reyer
Burn s Home stead entry No 5212 final proof notice
William T Burns of Chiwaukum Washington filed a notice of intent to make final five year proof for homestead entry No 5212 in section and township specified. Proof to be made before U S Land Commissioner at Leavenworth September 12 1907 with witnesses Hall Bellna French Dillon all of Chiwaukum Washington.
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Department of the Interior Land Office
Waterville
Wash
William T. Burns
Chiwaukum
E.W. M
Shore
U.S
Leavenworth
Robert Hall
John Bellna
Charles French
Thomas J. Dillon
F. Haynes
Register
Absurd English Notes From Oriental Readers
A disputed note delivered to Dr. Hoxsey reads 17 Aug. precent to Doctor. It asks for an urgent visit from a Japanese section and mentions T. Okuma. A girl named Anna sat in a chair and fell over, while a tenor sang of Hosannas, as reported in a fragmentary scene.
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Hoxsey
Enuf
Japanes Section
T. Okuma
Dorn files for final five year land entry at Cashmere
William P. Dorn of Cashmere Washington files for final five year stead Entry No 5078 for parts of Section 34 Township 25 Rungely E W M and will prove up before A N Corbin U S Commissioner at Wenatchee Washington on September 7 with witnesses George Lessinger Everett Lessinger Sylvester Huddie and Purl Huddie all of Cashmere Washington W F Haynes Register
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Department of the Interior
Waterville
Wash
William P. Dorn
Cashmere
Swi
Township 25
Rungely
A. N. Corbin
U.S
Wenatchee
George Lessinger
Everett Lessinger
Sylvester Huddie
Purl Huddie
W. F. Haynes
Register
Otsego Journal endorses Dr King's New Discovery
Wm M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N Y lauds Dr King's New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Otsego County claiming it cures coughs colds and lung throat diseases. Guaranteed by King Drug Store with prices 50c and 1.00 and a free trial bottle offered.
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Otsego County
Wm. M. Dietz
Otsego Journal
Gilbertsville
N. Y
Dr. King
King Drug Store
Leavenworth Mayor and Clerk Certification Notice
G. W. Hoxley as mayor and Guy A. Hamilton as clerk of Leavenworth attest to the document. The notice is published in August with the town seal and official signatures.
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Leavenworth
Ninth Street
Summit Avenue
Front Street
Sherbourne Street
G. W. Hoxley
Guy A. Hamilton
Echo Subscription Urges Delinquent Readers to Pay
The Echo asks past due subscribers to remit one dollar to settle accounts. The plea notes that even a small payment from many behind readers would greatly support the paper’s finances.
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Echo
Notice for Publication for Abi W. Stewart Cashmere
Notice that Abi W Stewart of Cashmere Washington filed notice of intent to make final commutation proof for Homestead Patent No 0728 dated April 16 lives for the lots and southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and southwest quarter of section 4 township 4 north range 1 west Willamette Meridian proof to be made before J Store U S Commissioner at Leavenworth Washington on September 27. Witnesses named Eugene K Addy Soe Searls Wesley Searis and William Walters all of Cashmere Washington. Maynes Register U P Maynes
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Department of the Interior
Waterville
Wash
Abi W. Stewart
Cashmere
Ives
W. M
J. &. Store
U.S
Leavenworth
Eugene K. Addy
Soe Searls
Wesley Searis
Willian Walters
W. FP. Maynes
Register
Timber Land Notice From United States Land Office
Notice from the United States Land Office in Waterville Washington dated July 1 1907 announces Daniel Boland of Sterling Colorado filed sworn statement 760 to purchase section 44 township 1 south range 2 east W M seeking timber or stone land. He will prove claim before U S Commissioner A N Corbin in Wenatchee October 16 1907 with witnesses S A Thompson W S Milner Rufus Woods of Wenatchee Oliver Bowen of Peshastin. Adversely interested parties must file claims by October 16 1907.
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United States Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Act of Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Nimrod K. Oade
Cashmere
Chelan
Washington
A. N. Corbin
Wenatchee
A. P. Johnson
Lawrence Cade
Charles Gibbs
Thomas Stewart
W.F. Haynes
Register
U.S
AN. Corbin
A. Thompson
W.S. Milner
Rufus Woods
Oliver Bowen
Peshastin
Land Office Notice of Final Proof in Washington Territory
Coradon J Williams of Leavenworth WA announces intent to make final five year proof for Omvestead Entry No 16 dated May 2 at the Leavenworth office. He will appear September 18 before U S Commissioner J Eoshore to prove continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses James W Corcoran Robert E Nickles Thomas Smith Joseph L Mitchell all of Leavenworth. W F Haynes register.
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Department of the Literar Lend Office
Waterville
Wiel
Fortheste
Lottie Ponke
Poshinatin
Vis
W. M
J. H. Ahore
Leavenwort
Wret
Uupoo
Ylel
George Mansel
John Olden
John Johnson
Poshastin
Wash
Joseph Marko
Blewett
Department of the Interior Land Office
Wal
Charles J. Allen
Peshastin
Nyne
Neg Nw
Swignel
Rangely
James W. Corcoran
Leavenworth
KE. W. M
J. KE
John FE. Shore
A. N. Morbin
U.S
Wenatchee
Charles H. Lilligren
Max Spremberg
George W. Briskey
George Ingham
Leavenworth, Wash
W.F. Haynes
Register
Coradon J. Williams
EB. W. M
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O F Dickson
J H Warren
CD Shaw
L I Stiles
Chas W Jacobsen
Rhoda Saunders
T G King
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Louis H Turner
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San Pierre
R H Steeves
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Rose Ehrenberg
Adams & Carr
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Fred Pflueging
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L Sullins
Alice B Wick
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H R Albin
W A Geyer
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Chewawa
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Austin & CO
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Wael
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U. S
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Peshantin, Wash
Edom D. Shugart
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Hegiater
Hotel Franklin
Ira
Boon
Room
Portland, Oregon
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Herder & Hobson
W. P. Cameron
Dental Department
University of Illinois
Bliss-Forde Block
Jas. Edwards
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Munbalmer
Congregational Church
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John W. Laden
G. Fork
Fraternal Brotherhood
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Hoath
Wikh
W.F. Athi Ks, Register
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Undertaker
A. J. Martin
Brown & Chipman
Deavor
Key West
J. D. Langdon
Joe Massie
Attorneys AT Law
Lewis J. Nelson
Anna
John Holden
J. J. King
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Henry Crass
Chelan County
Columbia Valley Bank
Woldenberg
Ira Thomas
O. G. Marsh
Thomas & Marsh
Leavenworth Steam Laundry
F. B. Cahill
Prop
An, Corbin
Fred Kemp
Corbin & Kemp
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Peshastin Wash
Homestead
Jane
Ewes
BE. Shore
Wagsh
Adolph Anderson
Julius G. Schubert
John B. Adams
State of Washington
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Ld. Nelson
Marie Ginexer
Reeves & Reeves Attorneys and
Colunselors
Wenatchee Drug Company
Lock Hox
Washiniton
Moborttah
Hebert Hall
Amld
Nebo
Bastiens
Jobo Ff
Tarzan
Obo
Washitawbon
Chelwn County
George John Mlark
Baereby
George Toh Mlark
Ouaton
de Comaed
Hutlow
Nelwou
Obelon
Ar & Os
Merle
Ida Davis
Mra
Carrie Turner
Anna Goerger
Cascade Aeria No
Order of Rag
J. W Faulkner
Worthy
Geo. Blacksedge
Mathias Sunitseh
Bk. W. M
B.S. Taylor
Peave Lo
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Moore Company
Pianith
Thomas Forsyth
County
Moore Jomealy, & Corporation
Aled July
Lear
Taylor
Justice of the Peace
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