Fire destroys thresher and grain at Lewiston area
A threshing machine owned by Edwards & Carpenter of Wobbridge exploded and burned yesterday near Lewiston, destroying about 400 sacks of wheat. A wind helped spread flames across stacked grain. crews saved a few sacks. Separate reports describe a Perry Canyon separator blast burning 1600 sacks and a logging camp fire near Mica Bay that consumed the camp with three thousand dollars in damage and a cook burned.
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Rove Roeplowen and
Mee
Edwieds & Carpenter
Wobbridge
W. F. Kattenbach
Old Land
Lewiston
Lewinton
Gillian
Louis Couture
Perry Canyon
Collins & Couture
Armuthy
Eplonion
Pontane
Foxx
Odo Globe
Carrie Elnders
Lewis
Mica Bay
George Kuhn
Heath
Mick Creek
Lone Iy
Coute
Perons
Militia funds eyed for target contents contest
The adjutant general plans to use nearly $1800 from militia allotment for a target contents contest among militia companies. Governor seeks War Department approval to fund and organize a multi day event at Tolne with the five feet shot format to determine a winner.
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Congress
Adjutant General
Jrteen
Tolne
Holse
Water accident at Lyone farm drills leaves man in peril
G W Johnson, drilling for water on the Lyone farm at Artesian Lake, struck a mole stream and sank after the surface gave way. He reached for a fallen spade but slipped, the water rising eight feet as he disappeared into the water.
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Artesian
G. W. Johnson
Lyone
Johnson
Penitentiary employes named in registration irregularities
In a letter Governor Mond calls for the discharge of H. Woolery and seven other Walsh Waite penitentiary employees charged with registration irregularities. Board chair Kincaid sails for Walla Walla to address the situation, pledging careful, first class replacements and no haste in selections. The governor condemns reckless and imprudent actions conflicting with state election statutes.
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Walla Walla
Dla
Too Many Passes Spark Railway Freight Protest
Chicago officials from major railroads condemn excessive free transportation given to freight and passenger interests. They plan to halt further tests or reduced rates and coordinate next day on a joint stance to avoid concessions. The issue touches laws banning free transport to win business for events and reunions.
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Chicago
Apoure
Posenger Wusthens
Weeturn
Epworth League
Order of Briaglea
Grand Army
Rivers in Crook County fall to record lows
Mr. Cowlen reports both the Matoles and Deechules rivers in the city area a foot lower at the winmill station than ever before. The drop follows heavy mountain snowfall last winter, said in the Crook County Journal.
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Interior Rivers
U. & Cowles
Cowlen
Matoles
Deechules
Hin Winmill
Crook County Journal
Wild Range Sheep In Alberta Country
H Blake tends sheep range in Alberta, seeking suitable conditions after grazing in Colorado. If Alberta or Idaho ranges satisfy needs, he will not ship to Colorado this season, according to the Hippner Gazette.
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Alberta
H. Blake
Blake
Colorado
Idaho
Hippner Gazette
Unable to pay price for wife drives suicide at mine
Information from G A Murter reports a Chinese laborer at the Pyx mine in Oreonhordletriel shot himself with a shotgun yesterday morning. Carter states the man, despondent over money and his inability to pay a syndicate arranged wife price in Victoria.
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Pyx
Oreonhordletriel
G. A. Murter
Carter
Victoria
Herald
Wheat Damaged in Sherman by Heat
Local report from the Groas Valley Journal notes wheat damage in Sherman County due to hot weather with guesses on impact. Estimates range from 26 to 40 percent, while Mr Parr of the O.O. company comments on low yields potentially reaching forty percent.
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Sherman
Parr
Oo. 1L
Groas Valley Journal
Daily Market Report from Pendleton Prodi Prices
Khuying and Selling Prices of Prodi in Pendleton list today’s produce costs including hens, roosters, ducks, geese, butter, eggs, potatoes, onions, cabbage, radishes, lettuce, turnips, tomatoes, peas, horseradish, cucumbers, raspberries, and more. Dressed hens and young chickens priced, ewes and butter rates shown, with new potatoes and onions noted.
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Prodi
Pendleton
Loos
Lewis and Clark Fair Portland rate announcements
The O R N Co announces Pendleton round trip fares for the Lewis and Clark Fair from June 1 to October 15 1905. A round trip ticket is valid 30 days at 9.11. Group rates apply for 10 or more at ten days. For 100 or more on the same day a rate of 6.85 is offered for seven days. Contact for further particulars.
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Portland
Oregon
Pendleton
Supreme Court
Foresters of America
Buffalo
B. C. Smith
Agent Co. Rh. & WN
Orive
Department 11
Exposition Accommodation Bureau
Lewis and Clark Fair Goodnough
Portland Ore
Fraternal Orders Cite Multi City Travel Rates
Notices announce annual meetings and travel offers from groups including Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Osteopathic Association. Round trip rates range from 60 to 78 dollars with return windows up to 90 days. dates span August 10 to August 29, with agents listed for ticketing and inquiries. Also ads for Pendleton and Amity lodging offer rooms near the Portland grounds with breakfast included.
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Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles
American Osteopathic Association
Denver
Cal
EB. C. Smith
Pendleton
Amatilla Ee
Portland
William B. Holton
Fifth Street
Ore
Seaside Resorts and Return via O R N Line
Seaside resorts and return offered via O R N line with a permit to stopover at Portland. Fare listed as 13 dollars and 16 cents. For particulars call or address B. C. Smith, agent, O. BR. N.
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Tong Beach
Breakers
Ocean Park
Ocean Side
Sea View
Clatsop Beach
Portland
B. C. Smith
The Diamond Tree Fraud Scheme Explainer
A Chicago Chronicle explanation outlines a swindle where a jeweler swaps diamonds in rings and brooches. The thief quietly replaces gems with smaller ones and keeps the larger stones, claiming a “diamond tree” can grow diamonds daily. The piece warns such tricks rely on misdirection and rarely raise alarms.
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Browel
Chicago Chronicle
Matching Shades and the Don’t Want Dilemma
A New York Press anecdote centers on a textile clerk who refuses to match a shade when a customer hints she does not want the fabric. The clerk explains matching requires a definitive intent and questions arise about the ethics of assisting when the customer implies uncertainty or unwillingness.
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Goedas
Aluce
New York
Napoleon and Mothers A Napoleonic Tale of Maternal Reverence
A charming Napoleonic anecdote shows his reverence for mothers. While an English prisoner attempted escape near Houlogne using a crude skiff, Napoleon summoned him and offered money to his elderly ailing mother, saying she must be a good mother to have such an affectionate son.
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Napoleon
Mother
Houlogne
Hedgehog Frown and a Mad Dog Encounter
The report describes a hedgehog curling into a tight ball when frowning. its prickles erect in a striking display. It notes a single incident with a large black and white setter that attacked a hedgehog, an event tied to madness and shared anesthesia referenced by London Spectator.
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London &Pectitor
Books In the Home and Library Humor at Hull
Humorous overheard exchanges at Hull public libraries reveal the quirks of readers and family life. A girl warns against Miss Braddon to spare chores, a boy asks for any book for his father, and a newlyweds note about detours and late returns shows everyday domestic bustle.
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Hull 4
Theatrical company fire ends with loss and transfer call
A fire destroys the theater and the Strokes manager laments no sticks left for the act. Sympa thixer questions death of the company. A woman watches John’s acts, hinting at love or hate. A transfer for Ross Nichols is requested to handle hauling duties. Contact Main 6.
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Ross Nichols
Local services and boarding listings in city directory
John Haile t Jr United States land commissioner offers filings proofs and insurance. childcare and boarding offered by Mia Neber gall at 972 California street with yard for play. Semple Livery Feed and Sale Stable Brummet Son proprietors advertise good rigs and humane care. Depot Stables Cottonwood Street offer horse care and sale. H Stewart proprietor advertises all night service City Livery Stable Alt a street Carney Lennon priop. Livery feed and sales with cabines connected phone Math 701.
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Paconta
Mia Nebergall
California Street
Semple Livery
Brummet & Sona
Cottonwood Street
Tito
H. Stewart
City
Alta
Carney & Ilennedy
Propa
Good!ries
Cabine
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Meir
Daily Market Report
Jonn
A. A. Best
Bowman
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Hrcome
H. Volp
A. M
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W. G. Cole
Tudd
Fice
Judd
H. Garfield, MD
Judd Building
D. J. M'Faul
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T. M. Henderson
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Lynn K. Blakeslee
Main
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Amy Currin
New Schmidt Block
J. Lloyd
D. V
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Penditon Savings Bank
Capitel
W. J. Furnteh
T. J. Morris
J. A. Rorle
J. W Maloney
First National Bank OF
Pendieton
Exchange
Levi Ankeny
W. F P. Matlock
Rice
George Hartman
Ijr
First ‘National Bank OF Athena
Henry C. Ad- Aray
T. J. Kirk
F. S. LeGrow
M. Kemp
Essistant
Hartman Abstract CO
Umatilla
James Johns
M. Bentley
John Hailet, JR
U. S. Land
Columbia Produce CO
John A. Benson
Mgr
Pendleton Toe & Cold Storage
ED Eben
Hast Court Street
Pen |Meton
Architects and Builders
Howard & Swingle
Architecta
LaDow
EB. Troutman
D. A. May
Fast
Oregonian
M. Keller
J. BH
Clark & Rees
Harwick
Railroad Street
Goodman-Thompson CO
Sanitary Plumbers
Main St
B. P
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Hall
LaDon Block
Court Street
Thomas Fite Gerald
B. R
C. E. Bean
Pendleton Lodge
A. F
Electricians
L. Vaughan
West Court Street
Milarkey
Stroble
Graham & Hunter
Old Basler Stand
Alta House
Working People’s Hotel
Alta and
Mill Streets
C. Bittner
Athena Hotel
Hoe P. Millen
Helix Hotel
J. P. Navin
the Palace Lodging House
Main Street
Monterastelli Bros
East Court Street
Square Deal
Imporial
Columbia
Century Bicycles
Hess Henselman
Wert
Webb Street
Aegis Slomker
Lee Kennard
Dutch Henry
Ader
Chicago College of Embalming
Malin
Webb
Taker & Folsom
East Oregonian
Attorneys
E H. J. Bean
Taylor's Hardware Store
James A. Fee
Hailey & Lowell
Despain Block
John W. McCourt
Asociation
Carter & Raley
Attorneys At Law
Savings Bank
James B. Perry
Taylor's hardWare
Winter & Collier
Association Building
Stillmax & Pierce
Silliman
United States
Association Block
John H. Lawrey
Benjamin K. Davis
Tom
Eastridge
Seattle
P.I. Builiding
Umatilla County
East of East Oregonian
Hoxioet
Philadelphia
W. L. Jones
Box
Pilot Rock
Dutch Henry Food Yard
JER__ sey
Lee Lee Kennard
Dutch Henry Feed Yard
Rudolph Martin
Chris Rawley
South Main Street
W. S. Lindsey
W. R. Withee
Tractiona
Oldsmobile
Europe
East Oregon
Chichester
Madieer
Scott
Goverrbors
Gicet
Aries Onrailron
Santal-Pepsin CO
Jellepontaing
Brock & McOmas
Wucoud
Josumiud
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