Oregon to Build Coast Railroad and Grow Fishing Hub
Regular Portland letter notes a plan to build a new railroad along the Oregon coast starting this summer from Selwood Cal to Myrtle Point and Grants Pass. It cites potential halibut banks off Lincoln county and Newport launches, plus state efforts to curb land speculation and ensure fair prices for settlers. It also mentions a Portland-Northwest conference, and local business and educational updates.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Corvallis
Lincoln County
Newport
Yaquina Bay
Pacific Northwest
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Oregon Coast
Northwestern Pacific
Selwood Cal
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Rogue River
So. Pac
Grants Pass
Prune Growers' Convention to Meet in Salem July 8
The Prune Growers of the Northwest will hold a meeting in Salem on July 8 at 2 PM at the Armory. The gathering aims to improve Italian prune quality amid Eastern concerns. The event aligns with the Cherry Fair and offers special rail rates via Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric. Hair switches made from combings offered at this office.
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Northwest
Salem
Armory
Southern Pacific
Oregon Electric Railways
Oregon Normal School notes shows strong summer start
The Oregon Normal School reports 235 students enrolled in the first week of the summer session and expects about 250 by term’s end. Students come from nearly every county and other states, with growing interest in agriculture and teaching methods.
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Oregon Normal School
Monmouth
Polk County Chautauqua in Dallas July Fourth Week
Monmouth music lovers urged to attend the Polk County Chautauqua in Dallas from July 4 to 9. A double program opens the Glorious Fourth with fireworks and Chapin’s Abraham Lincoln finale. Monday features the White City band and Operatic Co. Season tickets are $2.50 until opening day, then $3.00.
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Polk County Chautauqua
Dallas
Monmouth
Chapin
Abraham Lincoln
White City
Operatic Co
Wrecks Airplane of John Riddell in Oregon Incident
John Riddell suffered a serious accident with his airship near Grants Pass while maneuvering at 7 53 PM Tuesday. The 50 horsepower biplane plunged to the ground breaking the left wing propeller and skidder as a barbed wire fence aided the smash up. Riddell escaped injury and plans to fly again on July 4.
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John Riddell
Mr. Riddell
Grants Pass
Portland Telegram
Monmouth
John A. Riddell
Riddell
City Council in Session Approves Street Vacations and Franchise Reading
The council met with most members present and read claims totaling 359.10 before approving them. J B Eddy for Southern Pacific presented a petition to vacate part of Jackson Street. ordinance for vacation was carried to third reading. An ordinance granting a 25 year franchise for Warren and Jackson street connections was read first and laid over. Next meeting set for July 1.
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J. A. Sturkin
Oregon Power Co
D. E. Stitt
J. B. Eddy
Southern Pacific Company
Jackson Street
Warren
Knox Streets
Jackson Streets
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