Oregon Express Rates Investigated Across States
An Oregon investigation highlights freight rates charged by Wells Fargo and Pacific Express for 100 pounds across 385 to 440 miles, comparing with Texas Missouri and railroad commissions. The report notes rates vary by distance and state, with commissions approving higher charges in some regions. In Pendleton choppers pool 5000 cords to sell directly after woodyard refusals, signaling a market disruption. Salmon fry migration prompts calls for fish screens at the Irrigon canal dam to protect juvenile fish.
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Salem
Or- Sar
Portland
Siskiyou
Wells- Fargo Express Company
Huntington
Pacific Express
Oregon
Pico
Texas
Ac Express Company
Missouri
Pendleton
Game and Fish
O. F. Turner
Umatilla
Annual Insurance Report From Secretary Benson Shows Growth
Secretary of State Frank Benson acts as ex officio insurance commissioner and prepares the annual report. It covers risks written by Oregon insurers, gross premiums, losses paid, net premiums for taxation, and state business since licenses began. The document includes a list of authorized insurers and tax contributions to the State treasury.
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Salon
Frank Benson
Oregon
Ate
Elgin Joseph Line Progress Report in Portland Mail
The Portland mail reports General Manager J P O'Brien of the O R N company has received the Selatins from New York to complete the Elgin Joseph branch. About 500000 dollars are provided to finish the line and Harriman’s authorization is awaited daily after tightening funds last year.
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Elgin-Joseph
Portland
J. P. O'Brien
New York
Record applications flood Oregon freshman class plans
University of Oregon officials note a flood of applications at the Registrar's office. They predict the September freshman class will be among the largest in the university's history, with at least 100 more students beyond those already received from various academies statewide.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Nevada’s Governor an Oregonian from Malheur County
Don S. Dickerson aged 34 is Nevada’s governor appointee after the death of John Sparks. A Malheur County native, his parents live on a Yale area farm. He left Oregon seven years ago for Nevada and joined the Miners Union in White Pine County. He served in the Philippine war after enlisting in Portland.
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Nevada
Fruit crop outlook favorable in Baker City region
Fruit growers forecast a heavy harvest unless a severe cold snap hits the area. In Baker City vicinity higher altitude boosts yields while Pine and Eagle valleys show advanced fruit development. Recent cold spells have not significantly harmed the crop.
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Baker City
Pine
Eagle Valleys
Scouring Mills to Reopen at Pendleton
Pendleton scouring mills plan to begin operations around June 1 as wool market conditions delay arrival but do not shorten the season. Several thousand pounds of wool are on hand and more is arriving daily.
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Pendleton
Teachers Turn Homesteaders in Ontario
About 40 teachers of the abbe schools of Malheurn have died on homesteads under og Termin near ae ee od eee in eS nee.
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Ontario
Malheurn
Wells Fargo Erects Brick Building at Southern Pacific Depot
Wells-Fargo Express Co. begins brick and stone building on Southern Pacific depot grounds in Eugene to handle city business. The new structure, costing 4000 to 5000 dollars, will match the nearby passenger depot design and is expected to replace the downtown office when finished before July 1.
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Eugene
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Southern Pacific
Wells-Fargo
Rare Duck Pair Found on Klamath River Near Teters Landing
Hunters report a pair of red ducks nesting along the Klamath river near Teters landing. The scene mentions small teal-like birds and pelicans returning in great numbers after years of reduced sightings between Lake Ewauna and Klamath Lake.
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Klamath Falls
Klamath River
Teters Landing
Drain More Klamath Land Near Klamath Falls
Twelve hundred acres of arene land near Klamath Falls will be reclaimed by red Melhase and John Hagelstein. The area, once swamp, holds fine vegetables and will be divided into small truck patches after drainage. The Oregon Eastern line from Klamath Falls to Natron crosses the swamp and the dike will aid drainage.
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Klamath
Klamath Falls
John Hagelstein
Land Teen
Klamath County
Oregon Eastern
Natron
Trout receive 31000 fish for North Powder lakes and streams
Baker Corn Thomas H. Parker of the state commission reported a shipment of 31,000 trout delivered at North Powder. The fish were stocked in the North Powder River lakes and nearby streams to bolster local fishing and aquatic habitats.
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Baker
Thomas H. Parker
Stat Commission
North Powder
North Powder River
Portland Markets Wheat and farm goods pricing report
Market list shows varied prices for wheat including red Russian 87c and blue stem 02c, valley and eastern Oregon grains per ton, mixed feeds, alfalfa and alfalfa meal, dressed meats with hog and veal prices, eggs candled and uncandled, poultry and live turkeys, apples sold by box, shot and powder costs, vegetables with multiple produce items and per unit pricing, hops values, and cascara bark notes.
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Wheat—Club
Bluestem
Valley
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Oregons
Wiakiaot
Cascara
Wecaiaie
Pepo
French aviator Leo de la Grange tops 15 minute flight in Rome
Rome June 1 Leo de la Grange the French aviator flew an aeroplane for 15 minutes 30 seconds at a military field in Rome. The craft covered about nine and a half miles at 37.2 miles per hour with the motor burning fuel steadily while remaining aloft the entire time. The performance astonished spectators and would have won a prize of 5000 dollars in France, confirming his Archdeacon cup possession.
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Rome
Leo de la Grange
M. de Feminine Sig
Nix Dameter
M. de la Grange
De La @range
France
Train Robbery Near Butte: Seven Masked Men Loot Western Express
A Great Northern passenger train near Butte was held at 12:30 by seven masked men. Conductor Hayes led passengers through cars as men collected cash, with most contributors giving 1 to 10 dollars. A rancher, Wm Dempsey, was wounded in the escape attempt. Despite pursuers within 20 minutes, heavy rain and darkness prevented capturing the robbers.
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Butte
Mont
Great Falls
Great Northern
Wm. Dempsey
Augusta
Hayes
Government May Sue Over 700000 Cords of Timber
A federal survey crew maps mountains near Philipsburg Montana to locate timber sources used for Granite county mines. Suits may recover about 700000 cords of wood valued around 1 million dollars, cut 10 to 12 years ago during silver boom for Bimetallic and Granite Mountain mines owned by Charles D. McClure and partners of St. Louis. The depleted area measures about 10 miles by 12 miles.
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Granite Mountain
Charles D. McClure
St. Louis
Veteran soldier Budnikov visits St Petersburg for royal wedding prize
A centenarian Russian veteran, claimed to be 128, Michael Budnikov, famed for 80 years of service and numerous medals, traveled from the Tver district to St Petersburg. He went to Czarskoe Selo to witness and celebrate the Swedish royal wedding festivities and to draw a $2500 lottery prize.
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St. Petersburg
St. Peeteears
Tver
Michael Budnikov
Czarskoe Selo
Budnikov
Refugees claim eighty women and children slain at Vathy
Panic refugees from Samos report Turkish troops killed eighty women and children during the first day of fighting at Vathy, capital of the island. They also say troops fired on foreign consulates, though their reliability is questioned due to Greek bias.
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Athens
Samos
Vathy
Cholera Spreads in Dagupan with 29 Deaths
Manila June 1 cholera worsens in Dagupan 120 miles from Manila with twenty nine deaths today from eating infected foods. Officials report continued health bureau push to clean up surroundings despite public reluctance.
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Manila
Dagupan
Bureau of Health
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State Railroad Commission
Walla Walla
Kamela
Annual Insurance Report
Portland Markets
Aeroplane
Italy
Montana
Suan Line
Suw
Union Pacific
Dr.Balt
Chicago
Bualisans
Pete
Ft. Paul
Fast Mail
Seana
Chamberlain
J. Urqunast
Hyr
Edy
Champlain
MM. McMurray
J. A
Tal
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