Publicity as a cure for northwest trust greed
The Oregonian argues publicity can expose lumber and building material trusts holding back Northwest growth. It notes syndicates control timber lands, lifting retail lumber prices by 35 percent over three years, stalling construction in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Labor costs are rising, with wage hikes compounding inflation and limiting development.
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Eam Oregonian
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Forber
Stout
Vetty
Juritior
Tan the Dle Property Ay Towns of Cinegombite
A damaged OCR reads about an easement dispute over a valuable unimproved property in the heart of a town called Cinegombite. It claims the port systeme of easement is enforced more forcibly to View while the adjoining property owner faces taxation.
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Idle property burdened by thrift and town improvement
The idle property owner faces higher taxation as neighbors’ thrift raises value while he has failed to build or improve. Citizens who invested time and money to aid town growth argue for steep taxes to make improvement cheaper than sale, urging action over inaction.
Restless American and English Farmer Aboard a Slow Horse
A. and Ruby, horse importers, recount a tale of American speed clashing with English caution. In England a Shire stallion grower drags a buggy three miles to a stable while Ruby pleads for haste to catch a London train. The farmer urges patience and relishes leisure as Ruby sprints on foot toward London, just before a sale of young stallions worth ten thousand dollars.
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England
Mr. Ruby
London
Wg Ruby
Landon
Kletral
Pethough
Charter committee vows citywide charter changes
Mayor Fee leads a citizen charter committee promising to safeguard city interests through proper changes. The article argues property owners should have a voice in charter making, noting tensions over taxation and privilege between owners and renters and calling for broader citizen participation.
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Fee Lust Cig
Wikrniee Choy
clUxene
Ryst
Oregonlin
Chayter
Organized Society and Justice as True Guides
A terse remark on the ideal of a just social order linking all classes of citizens, asserting justice as the sole reliable compass for governance and civic conduct. The line emphasizes universal applicability and moral authority above faction or privilege.
Railroad service boosts in eastern Oregon region
Money notes that the KR and N line remains ready to aid eastern Oregon communities with improved facilities. The proposed Biggs to Pendleton passenger train, favored by the state railroad commission, may be installed soon. O R N has added a Sunday run between Pendleton and Walla Walla and an extra freight link between Walla Walla and Umatilla to support early girder traffic, signaling a likely resumption of the Walla Walla to city passenger train.
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Oregon
Walla Wile
Umalila
Walla Walla
Thin City
Destiny and Tomorrow in Els Baker Verse
A poetic meditation by Els Baker on fate and tomorrow, questioning destiny's reach and the limits of wealth to command the future. The speaker laments the secrecy of birth and the unbuyable whispers of what lies ahead, framing tomorrow as a sacred, elusive moment guarded by fate.
Cuba's Dense Forests and the War's Retreats
The Cuban railroad owned by Sir William Van Horne and partners cuts through dense forests near Santa Clara where orchids and hanging moss drape the trees. Paths are labyrinthine, used as refuges during the independence struggle, with insurgents retreating into the green wilderness beyond pursuing Spanish troops. One noted figure, La Bayamesa, Rowy Castelanos, a famed woman of war, is described as now living at Climkieney, aiding and midwifing in Cuban aid networks.
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Sir William van Horne
Grenville M. Lodge
Cunha
Santa Clara
Florida
Moaime Tomer
Jebony
California Lawyer Delmas 63 Years Old and Noted Figure
Delmas Delniva, a famed California attorney and former UC regent, born in France on April 14, 1844, rose to prominence defending high profile cases. He practiced in San Jose and San Francisco, served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and held office in San Francisco.
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Delphin
Michael Delniva
Famou
California
Harry Thawone
France
Herhood
Wie
Santa Clam Callene
Throne
Yale Law Echent
Californian
San Jose
San Frinciano
University of
Hotel Pendleton Refitted Rooms Connect to Alarm Systems
The Hotel Pendleton has been refurbished with telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. Bath en suite and single rooms available. Large and Allied Room in connection only three blocks from depots.
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Bathern Cuke
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Portland
Oregon
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