Three Story Ainsworth Block To Be Taller At Port land Corner
Ainsworth block at Third and Washington in Portland, now three stories, will be made even taller. The Hell City tax for the coming year is listed with general fund 0.92, library 0.008, road 0.04, interest 0.02, total 1.50.
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Ainsworth
Third
Washington Streets
Portland
Hell City
General Fund
Americus
Kram Goodwin
Arnold
Jessie Redifield
Hood River
Hamilton
Undertakers of
Washington
Tacoma
New York
East Nineteenth Street
Proctor in trouble over unpaid Baker City ad bill
Palmist and clairvoyant Proctor, recently in Pendleton, tried to skip a Baker City Herald advertising bill of 20 dollars. Sheriff Taylor collected the debt and arrested him aboard a Pendleton-bound train. Meanwhile work crews arrive to resume Clearwater bridge piers and track laying progresses toward Lewiston, with a Quartzburg mill plan for the Present Needs mine.
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Taylor
Herald
Baker City
Wood Proctor
Pendleton
Messige
Proctor
Prank Shock Bruised by Fire Incident in Ontario
A Mra Prank Shock was frightened when her clothes caught fire from a carp fire in Ontario. She will recover.
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Mra
Ontario
North Coast route eyed for Walla Walla to Spokane line
Walla Walla to Palouse river mouth would be the northeast out of the city, with survey by Engineer J. S. Clark for the North Coast line under President Strahorn. From Palouse to Spokane via Cow Creek and Ritaville, with Spokane to Snake River surveyed. road expected to save miles and join Walla Walla to Spokane on a main line.
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Walla Walla
Walla Willa
Spokane
Reid
Lowden
Walla
Spelenne
Seattle
Strahorn
Changes at Starbuck give Starbuck dispatch authority over eastern branch lines
The Oregon Washington railroad R N announces the Starbuck chief dispatcher's office is enlarged to control all branch lines north of the main line and south of the Snake River. G M Hudson remains chief dispatcher while three additional dispatchers join, improving coordination with Spokane schedules.
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Washington
Starbuck
Nouth
Snake River
Mayn i
Spokane
G. M. Hudson
Hudson
R. & N. Company
Blarbuck
Pomeroy
Dayton
Wallula
Pendleton
Snake River Valley
Expect Walla Walla Rail War After New O R & N Service
The Walla Walla Union notes looming railroad conflict as new passenger trains between Walla Walla and Pendleton enter service, signaling Harriman system improvements. Northern Pacific aims to boost patron service with the North Bank Road, while $600,000 funds the O R N upgrades and steel bridges replace aging structures.
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Walla Walla
Northern Pacific
North Bank Road
Hill
Harrimain
Oo.mh & N
Famine in China Worst in Forty Years, Says Viceroy
The Viceroy reports Chinese famine in Nankin district since December 1906 due to floods and rice crop failure threatening about 4,000,000 people. Some 60,000 refugees camped in straw shelters, officials distributing free rice, and authorities pawning oxen and buffaloes to keep cattle over winter as aid from foreigners arrives.
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Nankin
Nunkin
Siunehal
Chinklang
Mpire
Odd Burglary Tale Ends With Acquittal
An Ohio man was arrested after a crime described as a burglary. He claimed a large dog ripped off two fingers during the night and fled toward the house. He testified in court but was acquitted. he then fainted in the courtroom.
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Ohio
Mager
Delicas Studies Haywood Case in San Francisco
San Francisco attorney Delmas represents Glare and others charged with bribing the city supervisor in a conspiracy case. Wertnight wired County Clerk Cuddy to send a copy of jury instructions from the Haywood case. Telegraph tolls totaled 350 dollars plus stenographer fees for transcription and preparation.
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Delicas
Haywood
Dolphin M. Delmas
San Francisco
Glare
Cuddy
Bole Capital News
Clothing sale claim challenges rights of people
The message accuses combines and trusts of ignoring precedents and evading legislation, claiming they hold the upper hand. It boasts about offering the best clothing for public money and invites readers to see proofs, promising discounts around twenty percent off original prices at their store.
Gagens Bottled Beer Ad Emphasizes Value and Delivery
A vintage advertisement urges readers to choose Gagens Bottled Beer for superior taste at fair prices. It touts delivery of two dozen bottles or sodas to homes for only $1.00, highlighting convenience and value over rival brands.
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Gagen
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Jetuex
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Grant County
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Crinese
Thornwell Haynes
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China
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Prof
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Rexall
Orville Coffman
W. C. Minnis
Henning
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