Parker's Exultation On Harriman Roosevelts Campaign Funds
The piece highlights Alton B. Parker's elation at Harriman's 1904 letter accusing Roosevelt of soliciting campaign funds. It claims Harriman vindicates Parker and backs Parker's charge that corporations contributed heavily to Cortelyou’s fund. The article argues Roosevelt could beat any opponent again, and notes Parker’s committee has not been exposed, with Tom Taggart's influence cited.
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United States
FE. A. Harriman
Alton B. Parker
Harriman
Roosevelt
Campelen
Parker
Cortelyou Campalen
Californe Fig Syrup Co
Sersha
California Fig Syrup Co
Why Taxes Are Mighte. Pioneer Seeks County Tax Reform Today
A pioneer in the city yesterday argued that while Umatilla County’s wealth grows each year taxes stay nearly the same since his arrival. He notes idle lands have become productive and taxable, urging new roads bridges and school districts to support growing settlements.
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Heleves
Umatilla County
Public road and bridge improvements demand higher taxes
A defender of county expansion argues that growing settlement requires permanent bridges and durable roads. He states every department must expand, taxes must rise, and long term public assets justify the cost, as delaying improvements harms future generations.
Jim Hill's Rise From Obscurity to Railroad Titan
A profile of Jim Hill, tracing his humble Canadian Irish ancestry and early years as a clerk, then his ascent to become a dominating railroad and empire builder at Great Northern. The piece contrasts public focus on his career with the overlooked tale of his origins and self-made ascent.
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Jim
Great Northern
Father
Jim Hill
Thi
Hill
Hilt
Jim But
Whit Mystert
Flowing through time a river learns to yield
A poetic meditation by P. Waget tracing a river’s journey from birth in mountains to becoming grain fields and orchards. The verse envisions rivers shaping land, feeding seas, and sustaining human toil, ending with a reflection on gold mining by men who shape wealth.
Portrait of Wellington by Sir John Steel tale seen in Stalker story
Dr Stalker relates a humorous anecdote about the Duke of Wellington posing for a statue by Sir John Steel. The sculptor fails to evoke a warlike look, prompting the duke to recall Salamanca and a vivid image of him crawling along a ditch with sword and telescope, prompting a sharp rebuke.
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Stalker
John Steel
Duke of Wellington
Wellington
Sir John
Grace
Salamanca
Salamarca
The Eiderdown Industry and Yakima Sheep Shipments
The article notes ten thousand pounds of elder down gathered yearly in Iceland with seven thousand pounds exported. Prices have fallen by more than half. Yakima County sheepman James Wright shipped 2300 head of sheep to the Sound market from Seattle, receiving eight pence per foot for a lot of mutton sheep.
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Iceland
James Wright
Yakima County
Seattie
Dawson
Mr. Wright
Yaklima Republic
Hotel St George Seen as Northwest's Most Up-To-Date
European plan with first class service all modern conveniences. Steam heat throughout. En suite rooms with bath. Large new sample room. Hotel St George features telephone and fire alarm connections to office and hot and cold running water in all rooms.
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St. George
Northwest
Pendleton Bor and Billiard Room Near Three Blocks from Depots
A Pendleton Bor establishment operates a billiard room located three blocks from the depots. The notice details the site and its proximity to local transport hubs, signaling community access and business activity in the area.
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Billiard Room
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