Siletz land suit filed over Interior action in Oregon
In Portland a suit seeks to enjoin Frank Pierce from executing an order by Secretary Ballinger who once advised Oregon land claimants. Plaintiffs William D. Bales Thomas Holverton and Levy M. Gilbert allege Ballinger’s influence as former counsel taints current decisions. They contend an appeal to the Secretary remains available and protest the adverse ruling.
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Portland
Ballinger
Silets
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
Frank Pierce
William D. Bales
Thomas Holverton
Levy M. Gilbert
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Pierce
Bales
Bates
Drain Fights for Williams County Seat Amid County-Formation Debates
A Drain meeting of citizens and business leaders outlines forming a new county named Williams after Judge Williams. They plan Drain as the county seat if a November vote authorizes the creation, responding to opposition to absorbing parts of Douglas County and local desires to annex Umpqua County.
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Drain
Eugene
Roseburg
Douglas County
Nesmith County
Florence
Lane County
Douglas
Umpqua County
Williams
Banks Will Fight for Deposits in Escheat Action
Salem reports the state will begin escheat proceedings to recover bank deposits unclaimed for over seven years. Assistant Attorney General I H Van Winkle draws up complaints against several Oregon banks. Amounts range from 300 to 5000 dollars, with funds to go to the common school fund.
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Salem
Oregon
I. H. van Winkle
Half breed Indian girl file grants land allotment in Oregon
In La Grande a historic public land filing granted to a half breed Indian girl living on the White Earth reservation in Minnesota. The act allowed filing on an Indian allotment though White Earth supply is exhausted, and officials believe no similar filing exists in the state.
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LA Grande
White Earth
Minnesota
Land Office
Umpqua River Survey Sought for Navigation Feasibility
Senator Jonathan Bourne has secured adoption of a resolution by the Roseburg Commercial Club to survey the Umpqua River from Scottsburg to Roseburg. The survey aims to determine feasibility of improvements to make the stream navigable for steamboat traffic.
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Roseburg
Jonathan Bourne
Coos Bay Ice and Cold Storage Plant Fire Ruins Property
A fire in Coos Bay severely damaged the Ice and Cold Storage Company plant, suspected arson, causing about 18 000 dollars in damage while the plant was insured for 6 000 dollars. Local authorities probe the incident as a possible incendiary act.
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Coos Bay
Happenings of Interest Condensed for Readers
Governor Shafroth may send troops to Lafayette Colorado to handle a United Mine Workers strike. The Pinchot Idaho post office will be renamed Avery on July 1. Rumors swirl about Joseph Smith abdication in favor of son Frederick M. Smith. Forester A C Shaw to practice law in Portland. Chief of Police Creecy dismissed by the St Louis Police Board. Nebraska to buy a moving picture machine for Norfolk Asylum patients. Senate ready to pass Warren irrigation bill. opposition from Heyburn and Chamberlain. William Harris alias Brown released to Utah Penitentiary authorities. Hookworm near eradication per Dr. Hollis B Frissell. Chief Forester Henry S Graves set for extended Western tour. April 1 winter wheat in Pacific Northwest near normal and above U S average. River and harbor bill includes 3.7 million for Pacific Northwest, plus 2.29 million contracts. Freight rate cut for canned salmon from 85 to 65 cents per hundred pounds between Columbia River Puget Sound and Chicago. Labor shortage threatens railroad and big contractor projects. Imperial Window Glass Company indicted on three counts for conspiracy and restraint of trade.
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A. C. Shaw
Forestry Service
Portland
Ore
Creecy
S. Louis
Heyburn
Chamberlain
William Harris
Brown
Harry Tracy
Utah
Leavenworth
Kaw
Hollis B. Frissell
Rockefeller Sanitary Commission
Chicago
Henry 8. Graves
Washington
Forest Territory
San Francisco
Ogden
Missoula
Department of Agriculture
Pacific Northwest
United States
Senate
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Middle West
Imperial Window Glass Company
West Virginia
Booster Day Plans Circulate In Prineville Oregon
Prineville commercial group schedules a great booster day for April 165 as local celebrations unfold. The plan mirrors a broader Oregon pattern of civic activity across towns like Astoria and Salem with community projects and public events.
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Prineville
Commercial Club
Astoria
Portland
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Eugene
University of Oregon
Condon
Gilliam County
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J. L. van Blaricom
L.H. Shirley
E. L. Evans
Chas. A. Morris
Post Office
Central
Central Oregon
Alvin S. Hawk
Third Street
Morris & Smith
Newberg, Oregon
Yamhill Fruit Land Co
Newberg
Graphic Office
J. P. Dodge
News OF Oregon
Telegraphic Chronicle OF
Siletz Land
Williams County
Umpqua
Thomas F. Walsh
Washington, D. C
Walsh
West
Shafroth
United Mine Workers
District No. 15
Lafayette
Colo
Forester
Pinchot
Shoshone County
Idaho
Avery
Joseph Smith
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Frederick M. Smith
Fossil
Mayville
Forest Grove
Woman's Club
Umatilla
Champoeg
Baker City
Durkee
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
Eldorado
Utah Copper Company
Bay Consolidated Copper Companies
Wallowa
Harvey W. Harris
Oregon National Guard
McMinnville
Pendleton
Meacham School
Mills
W. W. Cotton
O. R. & N. Lines
State Railroad Commission
Lostin
Szit
L.E. Brown
Newberg Stores
Queen Patent
Pacific College
Dundee
Ingbrook
Rex
Home Industries
Chehalem Valley Mills
The
Newberg Manufacturing and Construction Co
Tortland
Portland Flouring Mills CO
Portland, Oreo
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