United States must extend federal control over interstate commerce
The message urges expanding Interstate Commerce Commission authority over railroads and utilities, and argues for national supervision of securities, rates, and corporate actions. It calls for stronger forest and park management, postal savings banks, and federal role in education, health, and public welfare with emphasis on efficiency and justice.
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Currency Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Tts
Interstate Comme Commission
Great Corporation
Congress
District of Columbia
The
of Columbia
Mediterranean
Europe
Asia
Africa
China
Central Asia
Palestine
North Africa
Oeseten
Ieoland
Forest Service
Ccultural Department
Interior Department
Army
War Department
Indian Service
Ency System
United States
Postal Savings Bank
Senate
Motto
San Fraacieco
Department of Commerce and Labor
Government Printing Office
Preslon Eskdee
New Mexico
Arizona
National policy notes on fisheries, Hawaii, and defense
In a broad policy review the speaker urges stronger federal fisheries protection, new hatcheries, streamlined Alaska and Pacific administration, and expanded ocean mail lines. Hawaii needs harbor work and labor policy changes, while the Philippines moves toward self government and Porto Rico citizenship. Cuba’s occupancy ends soon with peaceful transfer. Military modernization includes cavalry reform, machine guns, a general service corps, and a strengthened navy with destroyers and battleships.
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Oregon
Washi
Eae
Bureau of
As Ti
Lfe
Panama Canal
Goethals
South Africa
Asia
Aan
Australasia
Congress
Perieules
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Japan
Porto Rico
Cuba
Sit
America
National Guard
General Board
Kota
Delaware
Florida
Utah
Naval cruise proves value of ships and leadership in Pacific
The text praises two hospital ships and the fleet’s world cruise. It argues against placing a star ship under a line officer, notes rapid ship improvements and battle experience gained abroad, and commends American naval personnel for high character and efficiency. It emphasizes the cruise’s success and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Atlantic
Great Northern Hold Up Near Spokane
Three masked robbers stopped Great Northern train No 4 near Hillyard Spokane late last night. The fireman cut off two cars to save a large treasure including a $20000 Spokane shipment, while the robbers looted the mail car after pursuing the engine down the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane, Wash
Great Northern
Hillyard
Spokane
Conservation leaders urge inland waterways progress at national meeting
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota addressed a joint conference of the national conservation commission and state governors. The gathering, with over thirty governors present, focused on water forest land and mineral resources inventories and a call for a permanent conservation commission.
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Washington
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
National Conservation Commission
Great
Middle West
Nelson
Newlands
Smoot
Noel
Broward
Ansel
Lea
Hoke Smith
Blanchard
Louisiana
Utah
Congress
Millions for Rivers Bond Plan Dominates Congress Session
Washington reports a Rivers and Harbors Congress meeting endorsing a federal bond issue of 500 million dollars for ten years to finance inland waterways. Roosevelt Taft Fairbanks Carnegie Bryce Low Ransdell Clark Chamberlain Gompers spoke as delegates from 44 states and several territories gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Fairbanks
Andrew Carnegie
Bryce
Seth Low
New York
Joseph E. Ransdell
Champ Clark
Missouri
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
Alaska
New Mexico
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Wright makes multiple safe flights at Le Mans
American aeroplane pioneer Wilbur Wright conducts a series of successful flights at Le Mans with four members of the British Aero Club joining. All flights completed without accident and proceeded smoothly.
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le Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
British Aero Club
Wright
Vast Jackson county colonization plan eyed by Colonel Ray
Colonel Ray of New York City outlines a large scale project in Jackson county Oregon. He owns Condor Water & Power and aims to plant 75,000 fruit trees yearly until 10,000 acres are irrigated and held for employees of the American Tobacco Company where he serves as vice president.
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Medford
Jackson County
Colonel Ray
New York City
American Tobacco Company
Timber Options Withdrawn Near Klamath Falls
Eastern Timber company pulled back its option contracts on about 30 000 to 40 000 acres along the reservation line between Bonanza and Ely after delaying due to late season. Albert Walker secured the options for 60 days at roughly 1.35 per thousand, with other private timber still available.
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Klamath Falls
Bonanza
Ely
Eastern Timber Company
Albert Walker
Oregon City The Union Irrigation Company Formed
Oregon City The Union Irrigation company files articles of incorporation with capital stock of 5000 shares at 10 each. Incorporators are Charles Holman Beulah Holman and Franklin T Griffith. Purpose to furnish water for irrigation and home use and watering livestock, and to supply electrical current for metal purposes. Principal office is in Oregon City.
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Oregon City
Union Irrigation Company
Charles Holman
Beulah Holman
Franklin T. Griffith
Hood River Orchard Lands Sell for 20000 to Neal
Hood River firm J. H. Heilbronner & Co sold 20 acres of the Pierce Cox place for 20000 to E. T. Neal. Ten acres are bearing, ten acres are young trees. The orchard lies in Hood River’s east side belt and is noted as a high priced sale.
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Hood River
J. H. Heilbronner & Co
Pierce Cox
E. T. Neal
Mr. Neal
East Side Belt
River Runs Low at Albany As December Drought Deepens
The Willamette River at Albany sits below 1.3 feet above low water and continues to fall. Boatmen recall no December with such low water in 20 years as drought and little autumn rainfall reach the mountains.
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Albany
Willamette River
Clackamas County Horticultural Society Names Officers
The Clackamas County Horticultural Society elected R. S. Coe president pire Beard secretary treasurer and Lewis as a three year board member. The group plans a fruit growers union modeled on Hood River and will exhibit county fruit at the new Commercial club rooms.
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Oregon City
Clackamas County Horticultural Society
R. S. Coe
Pire Beard
Lewis
Fruitgrowers’ Union
Hood River Association
Clackamas County
New Commercial Club
Paving Progress in Eugene Approaches Five Miles
City Engineer George Wagoner reports 90 500 square yards of bitulithic pavement laid in the past year and a half at a cost of 227 000 dollars. The work equals about five miles with more blocks contracted for and expected next summer.
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Eugene
George Wagoner
Common Council
City to prosecute bootlegging under local option law
An ordinance to enforce bootlegging violations within city limits will shift prosecutions and fines from the county to the city. Officials note substantial summer fines have gone to the county, and the new rule goes into effect soon.
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la Grande
Northwestern Prune Pool Sold Nets Gains for Growers
President L. M. Gilbert of the Northwestern Prune association reports that virtually all of the pool, 40 carloads, has been sold at a price yielding better than five cents per pound for the 130-40 size.
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Salem
L. M. Gilbert
Northwestern Prune Association
Organization of Growers
Cutting Up Big Holdings Spawns Ready Sale of Tracts
Lebanon residents note rapid land division of the Paine farm into two to ten acre parcels. A stranger paid $100 an acre for land near Lebanon and in six months sold enough to recoup $8000 with profit. Other farms nearby are being cut up, boosting local land deals and optimism.
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Lebanon
Paine
Greeny
Outside Capital Hinted for Coos Bay to Roseburg Rail Line
M M Johnson assistant secretary of the Equitable Savings & Loan association and treasurer of the Columbia Life & Trust company of Portland is in Marshfield exploring a possible electric line from Coos Bay to Roseburg. No definite plans exist yet. he is surveying feasibility and potential business to attract outside investment. Local-investor interest is noted as a profitability belief.
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Marshfield
M. M. Johnson
Equitable Savings & Loan Association
Columbia Life & Trust Company of
Portland
Coosbay
Roseburg
Johnson
Ontario gas explosions reveal giant oil well find
Gas explosions at the Ontario oil well throw water mud and pebbles 159 feet high. The gas flow opened last week and was closed but drilling resumed with the shaft extended 90 feet. The find is the largest yet and shows a vast gas supply. Directors seek city franchise to light and heat the town.
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Ontario
Senator Fulton Proposes Public Buildings for Oregon
Washington bill package by Senator C W Fulton seeks 2.5 million for a Portland public building 0.5 million for Astoria 0.1 million for Oregon City and creation of Saddle Mountain National Park in the Blue Mountain forest reserve area. Also funds to repay land entrymen where entries were declared void.
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Washington
C. W. Fulton
Portland
Astoria
Oregon City
Saddle Mountain National Park
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Extension Granted for Klamath Project Flume Contract
Washington approves a 96 day extension for Campbell and Huffman of Klamath Falls to finish wooden flumes on the Klamath project. The new completion date is February 27.
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Klamath Project
Washington
Campbell & Huffman
Klamath Falls
Hunt ers Licenses Issued In Clatsop County
Since the start of the year Clatsop county clerk issued 771 hunters licenses at 1 dollar each. Funds are remitted to the state. Some counties report over 1500 licenses issued.
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Astoria
Clatsop County
Portland Markets Mixed Prices For Farm Produce
Wheat prices hover around 88 to 97 cents with various varieties listed. Barley and oats show per ton and per hundredweight ranges, while fruits and vegetables cover apples pears grapes cranberries and numerous fresh items with diverse price points. Butter eggs poultry and meats are included with multiple regional and grade distinctions noted.
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Fife
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Oregon Selects
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Rivers and Harbors Congress Solid
Oregon State
Klamath
Incorporate Irrigation Company
Clackamas Horticulturista Elect
New Portland Post Office
Portland Markets
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