Pendleton Relief Fund Subscriptions Pass Five Thousand
Relief fund contributions for San Francisco reach over $6050 with Pendleton lodges and many local patrons submitting subscriptions. A general telegram was sent to General Funston asking whether money or goods are preferred as the committee continues collecting in the Commercial Association rooms. The list shows numerous donors including C. EB, Umatilla tent K T M, Pendleton Drug Co, W. J. Brown, J. F. Robinson, Oregon Lumber Yard, and the Presbyterian church, with ongoing receipts as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
San Francisco
General Funston
Commercial Association
Umatilla
T. M
Chineno of
Pendieton Drug Company
C. BE. Roosevelt
Winslow Brea
Gray Bros
D. Kemler
J. Brith
J.T. Brown
Hotel Penibtecon
J. F. Robinson
W. & Perry
F. E. Welfie
Mark Patton
Kooppen Bron
C. C. Sharp
Bkb. J. Murphy
W. J. Clarke
John Gagen
E. W. McCaman
B. F. Beck
KR. H. Wilcox
W. W. Edmiston
Wells
FE. L. Smith
C. Rohrman
F. Weber
Monteresteli Broa
C. L. Bowers
A. M. Bowers
William Wells
Oregon Lumber Yard
Robert Forster
Carney & Kennedy
W. H. Jones
J. B. Despain
W. Stroble
Carl Weinert
Umatilla Meat Company
Hamley & Co
K. A. Eke Fund
J. R. Dickeon
BR. Smith
William Wilkinson
Sheepmen Meet Thursday in Umatilla County
Umatilla county sheepmen plan a Thursday 10 oclock session in Commercial association rooms to organize for attending the Wenaha reserve meeting in Walla Walla the next day. The group aims at redivision of the reserve and urges all interested members to attend the session. Also noted Bandpoint Idaho will build two new school buildings this summer a 12 room and an eight room structure reflecting growing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallan Walla
Umatilla
Commercial Association
Wenaha
Walla Walla
Bandpoint
Idaho
Prisco firm pressures merchants with Frisco note
A Taylor Hardware Company report from Oakland dated April 21 describes a pressure tactic by PACIFIC STEEL & WIRE CO. demanding remittance by express from Taylor to Oakland. Taylor quickly sent $1984 via First National Bank, incurring $4.85 in express charges though due May 15, signaling broader calls on Northwest jobbing merchants to settle with San Francisco houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Hardware Company
Oakland
Cal
Pacific Steel & Wire CO
Frisco
First National Bank
T. C. Taylor
San Francisco
Teylor
Man Found Dead Near City in Likely Suicide
An elderly man was found dead in brush near the river inside the reservation line above the city. Indications point to suicide, with a small bottle containing a white substance found beside him. The body was discovered by Loila Anderson and Mr Christopher. an inquest is to be held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popewrande
Loila Anderson
Mr. Christopher
Track damage near Sumpter Valley by Gardiner’s land
A unlawful act near Sumpter Valley Rail Way Co. lands disrupted track owned by Gardiner, who denies consent. M Gardiner, a farmer west of Baker City, says men aided by laborers tore up ties and timber laid on his land. Civil process expected Monday as company plans arrests for the river-throwing vandalism and seeks damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardinker
Bhartot
Closed by attachment at Parker Helix merchant store
W T Parker of Helix faces financial distress as a circuit court attachment closes his store. Carter Raley & Raley filed the suit on behalf of Portland wholesaler interests and listed transferred accounts including Lang & Co, Neustader Brow, Pielachner Mayer, and Wadhama Kerr. Papers served Saturday evening by Deputies Blakeley and Ferguson. Day old infant dies after birth to Mr and Mrs W T McFerrin of Ukiah. funeral held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Parker
Helix
Hhe
Circuit
Carter, Raley & Raley
Kk. L. Babin
Portland
Parker
Lang & Co
Neustader Brow
Plelachner, Mayer & Co
Wadhama & Kerr Bros
Blakeley and Ferguson
W. T. McFerrin
Ukiah
Court advances Haywood Moyer and Pettibone cases
Washington April 23 Chief Justice Fuller announced the court has granted the motion to advance the Haywood Moyer and Pettibone cases. Argument scheduled not on first Tuesday in October but as soon thereafter as possible. State versus officials Oregon affair, court refused to take jurisdiction, sustaining government demurrer and dismissing the state's bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fuller
Haywood, Moyer and Pettibone
State of
Oregon
Altehesek
Richards
Supreme Court
War Department
Funston
Legation
San Francisco
Insurance and relief efforts in wake of fires
Oakland reports insurance assessors estimate losses at about 175 million dollars with total losses near 300 million. Underwriters meet to finalize payout plans. The city finance committee reorganizes with headquarters at Fillmore and Pine. Surgeon General and Red Cross call for more nurses and physicians in San Francisco. Secretary Shaw notes no borrowing cap for western relief and contemplates travel to San Francisco. 10 million dollars set aside for western banks deemed insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinance Committee
Fillmore
Pine
United
Army
Oakland
Unederwriters
Citizens' Committee
James PD
Phéelancwe Clhalriner
Beough
Washington
Surgeon General of the
Red Crow
San Francisco
Chicago
Shaw
City
Rain Ends San Francisco Conflagration Relief Camp Woes
Rain quenched fires in San Francisco and Oakland ending the conflict’s threat. Refugees faced damp camps as Major Koseling reported no serious sickness. Harriman plans free rail departures and reduced fares to Chicago and other western points for those fleeing the fire disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Frank Koseling
Harriman
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Harriman Urges Uninterrupted Food Relief for San Francisco
A dispatch from April 28 1908 reports Harriman urging agents to ensure continuous forwarding of foodstuff to feed 200 000 homebound people in San Francisco. He notes railroads provide free transport and US quartermaster distribution aids relief, but public effort is needed to keep supplies coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Smith
Rh & N. Co
Portland
United States Quartermaster Department
Cale
KE. H. Harriman
Gold Medal Rewarded to Bowman Exhibit Leader
Dan C Bowman superintendent of the Chailllin exhibit at the Lewis and Clark fair received a gold medal for best arranged exhibit. The gold plated disc is two and a half inches in diameter, weighs nearly a pound, and valued at $22.50 coin weight. Bowmans display in the agricultural building was noted as highly attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan C. Bowman
Chailllin
Bowman
Car Laden With Relief Burned In Wyoming Train Crash
A government relief train expenses car burned at Creston near Tipton Wyoming at 4 this morning. Sparks under the roof caused the fire. Two crews and section gangs were called to stop it. The car contained coal and canvas but few details are known. Oakland population expected to reach 600000 with temporary plants and large shipyards under construction. Four steamers are being built at Union Tron works. minor losses from the earthquake noted. Father Gapon reportedly hanged by revolutionists in Manchester. Audubon’s 1826 publication funded by subscribers, including a $1000 copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Wyo
Creston
Suellead
Oakland
Tron
Union Tron Works
Earthquake Felt in Southern Oregon Causes Windows to Break
An earthquake was felt at 1 16 this morning at Grants Cave and Glendale in southern Oregon with windows broken. A sesame graph in Washington notes the Oregon quake starting at 4 25 Washington time and lasting past 5 with the heaviest shaking between 4 29 and 4 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Grant's Cave
Glendale
Oregon
Washington
Socialist Candidate J Stevens Speaks at Milton Tonight
J Stevens, socialist candidate for United States senator, will speak at Milton tonight on socialist principles after attending the county convention here Saturday. He plans a statewide campaign to boost the socialist vote in June. Stevens is described as a rugged, conservative thinker whose speeches avoid rancor and abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stevens
United States
Milton
J. D. Stevens
Thin City
Ione and Heppner
Stevens
Schwarz Greulich plan large Webb Main street expansion
Schwarz and Greulich plan to expand their packing and meat market on Main and Webb streets with a 100 foot Webb frontage. A two story brick structure on Webb street and a three story building on Main street are contemplated, with street paving a condition for construction and a total cost about 20000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Webb
Schwarz
Mr. Greulich
Pendleton
Heathman and Brown Resign from Pendleton Police
Pendleton police force loses two deputies Heathman and Brown who tendered resignations. Brown took night duty but Heathman declined the night post, leaving no day deputy and a night deputy to be secured once a suitable man is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Heathman
Brown
Meadrehal Gurdane
STOP WORK ON RIVER BRIDGE AT LEWISTON
Work on the Clearwater river bridge halted with construction of the cofferdam crib at pier 6 removed and ferry service restored. A few piles to pier 7 and north abutment concrete to finish while north abutment excavation nears completion. Engineer Kettering estimates two months for pier completion and two months for steel, aiming to resume in river by July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Kettering
California Schools Closed for One Year in Disaster Posture
California Supreme Court sessions resume as relief measures extend to Chinese subjects. The San Francisco crisis prompts a $600,000 increase in relief funds, slight Union Iron Works damage reported, and a plan to relax military rule while shifting governance to the city. Water sufficiency reported by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Board of Education
Duty Off Relief Goods Free Admission Proposals
Resolutions were introduced in the house and senate today granting free admission for all moods consigned on contributions to San Francisco. The measure aims to ease relief efforts and expedite aid distribution amid ongoing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
San Francisco
Wellman to use wireless for polar airship expedition
Chicago reports Walter Wellman plans to equip the north pole airship expedition with De Forest wireless instruments after a thorough route study. Prof. Graham Bell of Bell Telephone, linked to De Forest, has tested wireless via kites and on airships and emphasizes wireless telegraphy in aerial navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter Wellman
North Pole
de Forest
Graham Bell
Bell Tellephone
de Forest Company
de Forest Wireless
Bell
Seattle Sends Wellep 400 Tons of Government Rations
Major Geary, army purchasing agent, received war department orders to buy 400 tons of rations for San Francisco. 120 tons already started from Seattle, with eight cars loading at Arlington dock and nine more at Tacoma. Reconstruction of supply routes planned via N P, Portland, and Southern Pacific. Rations include hams, bacon, hardtack, beans, flour, coffee, condiments. Also notes an emigration wave of Holy Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eris
Geary
Army
War Department
Jn Ent
Tacoma
San Francisco
Beate
N. P
Portland
Southern Pacific
Arlington Dock
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Pendleton Lodges
Relief Committee
Prisco Firms
COLLE
Northwest
Charles Wilkins
Helix Merchant
Moyer, Haywood
Pettibone
Frisco Disaster
Ines
Soricker
Wyoming
Dodge
Golden Gate
San Franciscs
Father Gapon
Manchester
England
Revoluer
Audubon
Schwarz & Greulich
California
Union Iron Works
iNet
Red Cross
Mare Isand
Union Ironworks
Wellman
Seattle
Wellep
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