King Edward names Sydney Oliver governor of Jamaice
A historic appointment places Sydney Oliver as governor of Jamaice succeeding Sir Alexander Swettenham who cited age as a factor. The move follows a long era of Swettenham’s reign and signals a new leadership period for the colony.
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King Edward
Sydney Oliver
Jamaice
Alexander Swettenham
James T. McCleary
Minnesota
Wm. Shallenberger
General Shallenberger
For Sale 80 Acres Adjoining City Units in Peneton Area
For sale 80 acres adjoining city units in Peneton with 360 acres in wheat. Will cut two tone per acre. Price including crop $12,000 with easy terms. Water on every quarter. Several desirable stock ranches in Cames Prairie for sale. A hotel at Pilot Rock very cheap. Wheat land in large arm al tracts. Suburban homes with fine orchards.
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Eton
Cames Prairie
Pilot Rock
E T Wade Phone Contact Listing
E T Wade is listed with phone number black 3111 and office at E Building.
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O. Building
Beet Growing Prospects Around Ontario Idaho
A private letter from Prof. F. B. Conklin reports large irrigated tracts being prepared for sugar beets in Ontario and nearby areas. Correspondents say beet farming could turn farmers around Ontario Nysea and Payette into prosperous holders, with rental by Jap beet growers and growers earning substantial sums per acre from beets. Farmers last year cleared from 40 to 666 dollars per acre in some cases by cultivating beets under such arrangements.
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F. B. Conklin
Pendleton
Ontario
Boise Capital
Nysea
Payette
Government Examinations Open for Federal Jobs in Boise and Nearby
Boise Capital News reports government exams on April 1 for form superintendent in the bureau of plant industry at 1200 a year. April 17 18 offer posts in agriculture science at 600 to 2000 a year. Locations include Genoa Neb Lapwal Ida ho Colorado River Arizona and Vancouver and San Francisco. Also positions for geologist in the Philippines service at 1800 a year monotype machinist in the government printing office at 58.5 cents per hour apprentice draftman in ordinance bureau at 30 to 60 a month and other roles with varied salaries.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Boise
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Indian Service
Genoa
Neb
Lapwal
Idaho
Colorado River School
Ariconma
Hindo
Vancouver
San Franciso
Filippine
Saya
Boise Capital News
Ordinance Bureau
Wir Department
Pillatant Ecologiat
Finotype
Severe Winter Burns Forests Near Lost Lake Says Stone
Tr L Stone reports a harsh winter damaged forests around Lost Lake near Mountain Park weather station. Sleet broke twigs, green debris covers ground forming a carpet and could fuel fires this summer if left, urging authorities to protect government forests in the reserve.
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L Stone
Mountain Park
Lost Lake
Stone
Hood River
Northwest gains lead Grange growth with new chapters
Washington shows the largest percent gain in Grange membership, with 28 new granges since January 1 including Kettle Falls with 46 members. Other items note Idaho academy improvements, a hospital bakery plan, and legal cases in Montana and Idaho. Notable deaths include RF Steunenberg of Caldwell Idaho.
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Washington
Kettle Falls
Academy of Idaho
Pocatello
J. H. Fudge
Hunteville
Wash
Fudge
Government Indian School
Chomuwa
Treasure sale of Thaw collection at Mendelssohn Hall
A New York dispatch reports a sale of Stanford White art treasures owned by Thaw. Thomas E. Kirby will dispose of 112 paintings and 405 catalogue numbers from 121 East Twenty first Street in a series of sales at Mendelssohn Hall on April 11 and 12 and in the residence on Thursday through Saturday afternoons next week. The collection spans old masters to contemporary American art and includes tapestries and antique musical instruments. Read the East Oregonian.
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New York Dispatch
Stanford White
Thomas E. Kirby
Fast Twenty-first Street
Mendelssohn Hall
White
Referee 15 Chosen For Walla Walla Tri State Meet
Dorsey Hill will referee the tri state interscholastic track and declamation contest in Walla Walla with Hendrick assisting. Silver cups for top individuals and schools, a quarter mile relay for younger schools, and medals with Roman weeks design are planned. Baseball grounds and bleachers are being expanded, with finals expected to draw about 2000 spectators. Kodole stomach relief is advertised as a remedy in the issue.
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Walla Walls
Dorsey
Hill
Walla Wallin County
Northwest
Willamette University
Hendrick
Morgan Secures Range for Powell Ranch Sheep
M J Morgan owner of J W and Margaret Powell ranches near the city received word from the department of agriculture that his grazing permit for a band of sheep in the forest reserve has been approved. Previously denied due to non-use of the reserve last year, the decision reverses that ruling and benefits Columbia River sheep men, following a November stock meeting in Canyon City.
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Morgan
Columbia River
Washington
Canyon City
Early Riser Pills Safe and Satisfactory
De Witt's Little Early Riser pills promoted as safe and effective with no griping or sickness. Sold by Tallman & Co. Advertisement appears in The Fast Oregonian asserting reliability and constant news coverage.
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de Witt
Tallman & Co
Hotel Arrivals List At Various Cities And Hotels
A long OCR list records hotel arrivals at multiple hotels including St George Pendleton and Golden Rule. Names cover Oliver Morton Ferris Reilly Chandler and many others from Portland Seattle Spokane Walla Walla and beyond. The compiled near continuous roster notes guests from cities such as Chicago New York Denver and San Francisco with several couples noted.
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Hotel
St. George
Oliver P. Morton
H. C. Ferris
Portland
Mirdge
Foho
J. A. Koonte
Eeho
George D. O'Connor
Walla Walla
F. J. Miller
Ripore
G. PL Rose
Minneapolis
C. BE. Bride and Wife
New York
W. J. Reilly
North Yakima
W.T. Hislop
H. L Chandler
J. Keefe
Muds
Weston
James Bell
Athena
D. F. Lavander
Wealon
Aa. F. Warren
Hellen Kerr
M. Grants
Seattle
G. J. Dodson
Snowden
Fortar
Colwell
J. W. Donnelly
Corvallia
A. Alliwon
F. C. Hiamley
Pendleton
Ken nety’s Tauntive Cough Syrup Remittance
A maple sugar flavored cough syrup advertised as soothing for coughs and colds. The remedy claims fast relief and laxative action to expel colt, marketed under strict compliance with food and drug laws. Sold by Taliman & Co.
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Kennety
Taliman & &Co
Oldest coin debate sparks Portland coin collection
The Journal reports a 1747 dated Portland coin and George Brown bringing a 1724 Spanish coin from John Carey's collection to the Chronicle office. Brown challenges Mr. French and Mrs. J. C. Meine to display their coins, noting a 1743 Portuguese piece and a 1708 American cent among other items. The note highlights coin enthusiasts in The Dalles and the appeal of comparing regional collections.
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Portland
George Brown
Chronicle
John Carey
French
Brown
J. C. Meine
Dalles
Davin Brothers Buy Bailey Ranch in Crook County
Alex and Frank Davin purchased the L. V Bailey ranch on Beaver Creek in Crook County for 14000 dollars.
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Alex
Frank Davin
L. V Bailey
Beaver Creek
Crook County
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Peoples Warehouse
General News
Tehachapposs
California
Southern Pacific
Census Bureau
Continental
United States
Alaska
Insular
Aquila
Naples
Niagara Falls
Dreyfontein
Transvaal
William Harvey
Burlington
Platte River
Grand Island
Campbell
Texas
Columbus
Ohio
Fred J. Immel
City Board of Safety
Franklin Rubrecht
Alma Decent Company
Wellsville
Salt Lake City
Michael McCabe
W. J. O'Leary
Harold Ber
Fimo
E. T. Wade
Northwest News
Butte
Northern Montana
Northern Railway Company
Shoshone
Tolono
Walters
Robo
Hagerman
Bobo
State Supreme Court
Stanley Piper
Pullman
State Agricultural College
Steunenberg
Caldwell Tdiho
Hollander
Frank Steunenberg
A. K. Steunenberg
Will
John
George Steunenberg
Mra & J
Witite
The
East Oregonian
Kodole Solid
Tuliman & Co
Oregonian
Golden Rale Hotel
G. H. Gibbs
Corvallis
H. J. Ranald
Palouse
E. E. Conley
la Grande
G. J. Deans
Troy
T. A. French
Tan
Sohn Cunningham
Elty
Folger's
Golden Gate
Afolgers
J.A Folger
C* Olden
Coffel
J Afolger A
Jen
J.‘A Folger & Co
San Francisco
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