Open Bids for Street Grading Near Byers Grove
The city council met in a short session and opened two bids for street improvements near Byers Grove. Bids from H H Harvey and Newport Land & Construction Co were sent to the street committee for action. Harvey quoted 22 cents per cable yard for excavating, 28 cents for fill, and 50 cents per 50 foot frontage for road rolling. Newport bid 65 cents for excavating, 73 cents for fill, and 1.25 dollars for rolling.
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Byers' Grove
Lewis
Patent
Church
Newport Land & Construction Company
Hermiston
H. H. Harvey
W. Stroble
Harvey
Newport
Celebrate Discovery of Pennsylvania Oil in Butler
In Butler Pennsylvania Aug 50th anniversary celebration marked the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania by Colonel Drake near Titusville. Western Pennsylvania Pipe Line Association hosted a large picnic style event at Conneaut Lake with participants from across the country. A Drake souvenir book was distributed to oil men as a memento of the anniversary.
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Butler
John D. Rockefeller
Conneaut Lake
Western Pennsylvania Pipe Line Association
Pennsylvania
Colonel Drake
Titusville
Drake
Court Held in Blacksmith Shop for Near Beer Case
Pilot Rock held a makeshift court in a blacksmith shop where Judge George Done presided over the city against Bradburn brothers for operating a near beer saloon without a license. The trial ended in a temporary compromise with both sides to pursue a permanent agreement, attorney Dan P. Smythe representing the proprietors.
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William Shakespeare
Pilot Rock
Bradburn Brothers
George Done
Bradbury Place
Dan P. Smythe
Mining men in Gold Hill seek Braden mine resumption
Mining men and other residents in Gold Hill hope the Braden mine will resume operations, signaling a path to revive idle mines in the district. Several mines in the area have been inactive, and reopening one could spur work on others. Five steamers departed from Milwauk in a single day heading north.
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Gold Hill
Braden
Modern cleaning method revives worn garments
Many a fine garment that has become colored or stained and the owner has been ready to cut aside has been saved by our modern methods of cleaning and dyeing. We can do the same for you bring in your soiled vest or dress and we'll make it look like new.
Personal visits and business in Pendleton noted locally
A roundup of residents visiting Pendleton for business and leisure. A. R. Turner, D. M. Stanford, J. W. G Ewing, Pat Doherty, F. O. Marquamsen and son, Mrs. C. M. Griffin, Antone Noli, Kenneth Cooper, Dr. E. A. Mann, Mrs. Ruth Clark, W. J. Clarke, S. G. Reets, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Marshall, A. B. Leeper, Joseph Basler, H. BE. Cook and family, G. W. Schlegel, Miss Mary Ritner, Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakley, A. M. Davis, Gentry Brothers’ show rep, Dave Nelson and family, Miss Nest Smith, Miss Clara Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Oliver, and Dale Silasher all appear in town or depart for fairs, coast trips, or business engagements.
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E. A. Mann
Coast
Ruth Clark
Salt Lake
W. J. Clarke
Clark Hardware Company
Seattle
S. G. Reets
Alta Street
Spokane
E. P. Marshall
G. W. Schlegel
Pijot Rock
Mary Ritner
West End
Portland
Joe Blakley
A. M. Davis
Pendleton
Dave Nelson
Familly
Nest Smith
la Grande
Clara Porter
Mabton, Wash
Indianapolis Council mobbed as primary vote row erupts
Indianapolis faced a morning mob at city council over bids for primary election inspectors. Republicans and Democrats allied to replace city chairman approved Harding and Shank aligned picks, prompting jeers at Royse who fled to a police station. The tense scene underscored Thursday’s primary amid business opposition to Shank.
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Indianapolis
Ind
N. W. Harding
Charles T. Clark
Tew Shank
Charles Gauss
Islde
Harding
Gauss and Shink
Royse
Coonellman
Shank
Seattle commission man takes his life
Beattle Aug 5. After meeting the coroner, L A Larimore, a commission man, shot and killed himself in a local hotel. Financial troubles believed to be the cause.
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Seattle
1000 Men to Work on Salem Public Improvements
The Journal reports that 1000 men will be employed at Salem on public improvements from this time onward, indicating a large construction and infrastructure push financed by the city or state.
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Salem
the Journal
New Town Planned Near Vancouver Washington
Clark County rises again as the Clark County Development company plans a new town on 65 acres known as the Price place north of the county road. The interurban line from Vancouver to Orchards will power electric lights from Pittock Leadbetter mill, with stores a hotel and a stable anticipated. Poles go up and work clears a right of way. operation expected in about 60 days for the town along the line.
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Vancouver
Wash
Clark County
Clark County Development Company
Vancouver Traction Company
Orchards
Orcards
Price Place
Price
Pride
Pittock & Leadbetter
China offers field for U. S. commerce in China
A P Wilder and William Martin, U S consuls in Shanghai and Hankow, told the Merchants' Exchange that China presents strong opportunities for American investment. They urged educating Chinese students in U S colleges to promote American methods upon return, stressing railroads and education over large loans. Foreign envoy Young Kwai supported railroads as a primary revenue source for China and called for resident agents to push manufactured goods to China.
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San Francisco
A. P. Wilder
United States
Shanghai
William Martin
Hankow
Merchants’ Exchange
China
Orient
Wilder
Young Kwai
Tong Shao Yi
Prince Tsai
Washington
Aeroplane motor the only limit in flying
New York reports Glenn H Curtiss, famed aeroplanist, argues military doubts about flight altitude are unfounded. He cites two current retarding factors: pilot nerve and motor reliability, noting the aeroplane motor remains experimental and has been streamlined to reduce weight while boosting efficiency.
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Curtise
Saratoga gamblers find lid on tight
New York report says gamblers rushed to Saratoga at season opening expecting open gambling at Canfield's place with roulette and other games. They leased buildings and shipped in gear, only to find no games allowed during or after the racing season, leaving them disappointed and out railroad fares.
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New York
Saratoga
Canfield
Loganberries Sold From Ficro Nets Over $600 Profit
A Dallas area man arranged the sale of more than 600 loganberries from a ficro earning at least one dollar per box in net profit.
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Dallas
Burial Three Hours After Apparent Death Reported
The Star reports that a Gervala pauper was laid to rest just three hours after authorities declared him dead. Police and local officials confirm the quick burial followed initial medical evaluation.
Deserted Wife Swoons in Portland Streets Search for Husband
Mia FR Stevens of Salem a bride of two months seeks her husband who vanished two weeks ago. She traveled to Portland penniless after days of wandering and exhaustion and collapsed in a plaza. Patrolman Lillis found her and she was taken to Good Samaritan hospital.
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Portland
Mia
FR. E. Stevens
Salem
Mike Lillis
Red Cross
Good Samaritan Hospital
Springfield preacher plans business block on his estate
A Springfield Christian Church pastor owns an estate and a fine house and intends to erect a business block on the property, signaling plans for local development and investment.
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Springfield
The
Christian Church
State President Coming to Attend Umatilla Meeting
F A Sykes state president of the farmers cooperative union will visit Saturday to attend the Umatilla county union meeting to be held in this city.
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F. A. Sykes
Farmers Co-Operative Union
Umatilla
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Standard Grocery Co
Council
Byers’ Grove
Clatskanle
Wm. E. Hanscom
Jeweler
Winslow Bros
C. M. Heacock
Optician
Marshal McReynollie
Tmilwmook
Pendleton Dye Works
A. R. Turner
D. M. Stanford
Hilgard
J. W. G Ewing
Cecil
Oregon
Pat Doherty
Sheepmin
F. O. Marquamsen
Heppner
C. M. Griffin
Antone Nol
Northern Pacific
Qom Pasco
Kenneth
Cooper
the Dalles
A.B. Leeper
Clarke Hardware Company
Joseph Basler
Pasco
H. BE. Cook
Upper
McKay
Roland Oliver
Barker
Meacham
Dale Silasher
Southern
California
Oil Department of
Southern Pacific
Vancouver, Wash
Commerce
Glenn H. Curtiss
Boston
Tallman’s
MT. Hood
Tallman & Co
American National Bank
United States Depository
Northwestern Gas & Electric Co
Matlock Building
Chicago
Yellowstone National Park
A. Y. P. Exposition
Walter Adams
Northern Pacific Railway
A. D. Charlton
Portland, Or
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