Harmony in Oregon and Washington rail freight rates
Oregon and Washington rail commissions unite to press for lower freight rates on wheat and interior goods. A Washington petition from Ritaville prompts a major rate investigation led by H P Gillette, with engineers surveying railroad value and routes, hearings set for September, and a staff of statisticians aligning state and interstate earnings and costs.
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Oregon
Washington
Railroad Commission
Oregon Daily Journall
Tidewater
Portland
Washington Commission
H. P. Gillette
Gillette
Spokane
Commission
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Seattle
Tacoma
Streetcar Conductor Keefer Shot in San Francisco
A San Francisco streetcar conductor named D Keefer was shot and killed by unknown parties amid a routine day. The incident occurred as regular transit service continued, with authorities launching an investigation into the fatal shooting.
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D. . Keefer
San Francisco
Convicts Plan Auto Venture With Backing From New York
Aug Harry Hoover released from Ohio state penitentiary partners with Harry Reynolds to build a cheap automobile. They claim a $150 model, backed by a New York financier formerly from Newark, George Kannannis and wife. The article also notes Greece’s welcome to an American bicycle and rail depot cutbacks by Corvallis & Eastern, with many stations closed. Attorney General of Kansas probes the millers' trust, seeking books and records.
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Columbus
Harry J. Hoover
Ohio State Penitentiary
Hoover
Bank Eughter
Newark
Harry Reynolds
Cleveland
Reynolds
New York
George Kannannis
Spokane
Greece
Pendleton
Europe
Pactrolus
United States
Jackson
Kansas
Millers' Trust
Kansas State Millers
Oregon Coal Fields Mining History and Production Trends
A United States Geological Survey bulletin outlines Oregon coal districts, notably Coos Bay, and notes limited development west of the Cascades. It cites 1905 and 1906 production declines due to California fuel oil use, with Coos Bay shipping to San Francisco and a long historical timeline from Newberry’s 1839 report to early mines.
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The
United States Geological Survey
Oregon
Coos County
Coos Bay
Columbia County
Clathop
Tillamook
Lincoln County
Eckley and
Shasta Costa
Cascade Range
Joh Day River
San Francisco
J. & Newberry
Eastport
Newport
Beaver Hill
Mineral Resources of the
United States
BE. W. Parker
Judge Hailey Recovering From Serious Illness
Judge A. Lowell, just back from Portland, reports his former law partner Judge Hailey is slowly improving after a severe bout with typhoid fever and complications. Hailey’s condition had been critical but is now believed to be recovering as testimony was taken before a chancery master in the Oregon King mining case pending in Crook County.
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A. Lowell
Portland
Judge Hailey
Judge Lowell
Oregon King
Crook County
Peter Tachella Wheat Field Fire Damages 16 Acres
Fire on the Peter Tachella place near Wild Horve burned an estimated 16 acres of wheat from a 160 acre field. About 40 bushels per acre were at risk with total loss near 400 dollars, covered by insurance reducing outlay for Mr. Tachella.
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Thic Tos
Peter Tachella
Tachella
Wireless Station to Rise in Portland Within 10 Days
United States Wireless Telegraph company plans a Portland site for a new wire leered telegraph station within ten days. Portland manager A V Ragedale leads negotiations for a Council Crest lot or a downtown rooftop site while chief engineer C B Cooper, based in Denver, returns from Astoria where another wireless station is under construction. The article notes ongoing efforts and potential choices for the installation and setup of the delicate machinery.
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Portland
United States Wireless Telegraph Company
Oregon Daily Journal
A. V. Ragedale
Council Crest
C. B. Cooper
Denver
Star Theater Week Shows and Astoria Regatta Details
Good acts at the Star Theater headline vaudeville by the Nelsons and Mr Carlyle with gongs dancing and comedy. New moving pictures are above average. The 13th annual Astoria regatta runs September 2 to 4 drawing many visitors from eastern Oregon. Frank Stevenson plans a two story brick business house at Joseph Wallowa County as material arrives. 2000 feet of new film and two illustrated songs tonight at the Star theater.
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Star Theater
the Nelsons
Mr. Carlyle
Astoria Eegatta
Astoria
Oregon
Frank Stevenson
Joseph
Wallowm County
Belling Railroad Land Sold in Oregon by Southern Pacific
Wayno Salem correspondent reports that Southern Pacific disposed of 3726 acres of Oregon grant land in Linn county. The Oregon and California railroad company moved the holdings through Union Trust Company of New York to Curtis and Hammond lumber companies. A deed was filed yesterday conveying 4726.68 acres in township 1.
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Curtis Lumber Company
Hammond Lumber Company
Hammond
Thealifornia
Oregon
Congress
Southern Pacific
Oregon & California Railroad Company
Linn County
Union Trust Company
New York
Curtis and Hammond Lumber Companies
Wayno Salem
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Harmony
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
St Paul
Stote
Union
Florida
Ocala
Geological Survey
Oklawaha River
St. Johns
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Drigglata
Pactrolos
State Railroad Commission
Corvallis & Eastern
Saya
Albany
Detroit
Mill City
Corvallia & Eastern
Oregon Goal Mines
Geographical Survey
Coos Bay District
Newberry
Onewon
Hailey
Bay City
Mich
Tribune
Empire Meat Co
Belling Railroad
Central Meat, Co
Carey, Ramedell & Co, Telephone Main
Japan
Uncle Sam
Mr. Milindo
Bond Brothers
Old Kentucky Wine and Liquor Store
Joun Gagen
Court St
Golden Rule Hotel
Rexall
Pigeon
W. C. Minnis
Henwing
Peoples
Ike Club
T. W. Murrell
Cor. Court and Cottonwood
Oregonian
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