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Newspaper
Newport Miner
Location
Newport, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
2
A biographer notes Edward H. Harriman valued the telephone as a constant messenger linking his vast railroad empire. The piece argues rural farmers gain more from home telephones, aiding markets weather reports and emergencies, with two million rural phones and 100000 new sets sold in ten months.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a perfect reliable bowel complaint cure. It claims success in severe cases and notes availability at Adam's Pharmacy for purchase.
Advertised remedy Chamberlain's Liniment offers back pain relief by applying twice daily with gentle massage for five minutes and binding a damp flannel over the affected area. Sold by Adam's Pharmacy as a local health aid for lameness and aches.
Seven men have announced or signaled their candidacy for Congress from Eastern Washington to challenge Poindexter. Among the names listed are Seabury Merritt Harry Rosenhaupt William H Ludden T D Rockwell Lee Johnson L O Meigs and J D Bassett as potential contenders.
Washington D C Congressman Mann chairman of the wood pulp and print paper committee warns of a tariff war with Canada over the Payne act. He will introduce bills to postpone maximum duties to 1911 and to exempt Canadian wood pulp and print paper from the maximum tariff. He argues Canada may halt pulp exports unless a treaty or legislation is passed, threatening newspaper mills and book publishers including school books.
Spokane November 29 With two assistants James Stuart a Nez Perces Indian is establishing a forestry bureau to protect 32000 acres of Nez Perces timber lands in Idaho He and three men patrol the forests guard against trespass and prevent fires after noting timber thieves target the Indian forestlands.
In Spokane Washington on November 29 F A Tolliver and Son of Taylorsville Illinois filed to shut off water on the Great Northern main line after the railroad failed to secure a water right near Ephrata. About six engines have gone dry as the suit proceeds.
Plans are under consideration to hold a great international exhibition in The Hague in 1913 to celebrate the opening of the Palace of Peace.
Twenty Japanese workers were killed and fifteen injured in a wreck of a work train on the Great Northern line between Vancouver and New Westminster. Several injuries are reported as fatal.
Tacoma November 30. Robert L McCormick a millionaire lumberman announces candidacy for United States Senate to succeed Samuel H Piles.
A free medical dispensary for the poor will open in Portland soon. The George Washington Memorial Association, newly formed in New York, plans a memorial to George Washington. U.S. merchandise carried by rail across the Isthmus of Panama and Tehuantepec topped $60 million in fiscal 1909, likely $75 million in the full year. Anti-saloon forces gear up for Chicago action as Western local option campaigns begin December. The United Mine Workers seek $100,000 for a relief fund for Cherry Hill mine disaster orphans. Cattle rustling grows bold in northern Mexico with daily drives. Grave robbers make no progress despite police efforts on the Montana millionaire Hatfield Conrad’s baby grave. Frank Jay Gould faces a $200,000 suit from a dancer. The Denver mint to reopen with substantial gold bullion needed for small denominations. The U.S. ranks second by tonnage in global consumption behind Great Britain. H O Blaisdell sets a new typewriter record at 1604 words in 15 minutes. Portland Flouring Mills awarded a large flour contract for Indian schools and Northwest agencies. About 300 Americans dine in Exposition Park, Germany, at the American Exposition. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and Miss Ethel return from Europe. Naval Academy to use three battleships for summer practice cruise. U.S. Signal Corps to install wireless on an army plane with 30-mile range. Seattle Cunningham coal land inquiry session ends. will resume in Spokane. Oregon Equal Suffrage Association marks 39th Portland anniversary. A U.S. special commission to Central America to study peace prospects will be sent.
Portland markets list prices for wheat, barley, oats, hay, butter, eggs, hops, wool and mohair with values in various districts. Seattle items include bluestem wheat, oats, barley, hay, butter, eggs and potatoes with regional price ranges.
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