Railroads to Tap Oregon Interior Hopes Portland Head of Trade
Judge Stephen A. Lowell urges extensive railroad expansion to connect Coos Bay and central Oregon, arguing rail links will end isolation, boost population, and turn Portland into the state’s trade hub. He cites past surveys and envisions lines from Heppner to the John Day country and a link from California into eastern Oregon.
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Saya
Oregon
San Francisco
Portland
Judes
Stephen A. Lowell
Judge Lowell
Oregon Development League
Cnow Bay
Coos la
Cole
Roslyn
Conor Bay
Goneral
Coos
Coos Bay
Lowel
la Grande
Elgin
Hoppper
Huntington
Salt Lake
Heppner
Shaniko
Yauquinua Bay
Snake River
Santa Fe
San Franciero
California
Lake and Harney Counies
Despain Gulch Road Needs Flood Repair Now
Mrs Reda Anderson a wheat grower in Despain gulch says the highway from Deppala Bulle to Pendleton is almost impassable after the flood two months ago. She and others will urge the county court to repair the road or risk shifting trade from Pendleton to rival markets.
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Despain Gulch
Reda Anderson
Pendleton
Anderson
Deppala Bulle
Rink
Polish Americans Seek Oregon Colonisation Scheme
Polish Americans Anton Osesw ski and L Szczepkowski spent Sunday night at We Bickers on their way east. Ossaw ski recently visited Oregon and secured options on large tracts in Hood River country and the Willamette valley as part of a colonisation scheme.
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Anton Osesweki
L. Szczepkowski
Oregon
We Bickers
Ossawski
Hood River
Willamette Valley
Beasty Doctors Eudorae Herpicide Letters In Support
Letters from two women discuss Newbro’s Herpicide with claims of stopping hair loss and improving complexion. Bertha A. Trullinger of Portland Oregon and another signer praise the product and note distribution through Beauté Booster and agents.
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Newbro
Bertha A. Trullinger
Complexion & Hat
Morrison St
Portland
Ore
County Clerks Eye Formed Association in Portland Meeting
County Clerk Frank Saling said he may attend a Portland meeting on September 9 and 19 to discuss forming an association of county clerks recorders and auditors. He noted court sessions could hinder his travel but supports clerical officials joining to better share work.
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Saling
Ers
Frank Saling
Portland
Equalize Assessments Board Sets Session Dates
The board of equalization, including the county clerk, county judge, and assessor, prepares the 1904 assessments. A meeting is scheduled for Monday August 29 and will stay in session for six days to hear complaints and correct errors.
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County Board of Equalization
Aug- Val
Aesursey C. PD
Board of Equalization
Francis Binnon marks 104th birthday in Vernon
In Vernon Francis fin non who runs a hotel celebrated his 104th birthday with a large gathering of friends and relatives. Born August 9, 1800 near Lynchburg Virginia, his descendants exceed 100, including nearly a great great grandson. Also noted a stamp collectors meet in Pittsburg where the American Philatelic Association begins its annual convention with 600 advanced collectors.
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Vandalia
Francis Finnon
Tihe
Vernon
Mr. Binnon
Lynchburg
Itis Wald
Pittsburg
American Philatelic Association
United States
Canada
Carnegie Hall
Alexander Holland
Brooklyn
Minnesota Red Men Seasional Meeting Opens in St Cloud
Minnesota Red Men council opened its annual session in St Cloud on Aug 9 with gate attendance of delegates and visitors surpassing previous meetings. A street fair and carnival accompany the gathering and run through Friday.
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Minnesota
Red Men
St. Cloud
Minn
Brest Council of the Order of Redmen
Great Council
Dan Patch to Try For Record at Indianapolis Meet
Indianapolis racing event opens five days of pacing at the fair track under the Indianapolis Racing Association. The highlight is Thursday when champion pacer Dan Patch attempting to lower his world record of 1 66.
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Dan Patch
Indianapolia
Ind
Atute Fair Track
Indianapolis Racing Association
Hope for Portage Plan Hinges on War Dept Decision
Major Langfitt of the War Department says a survey can be made within the Celtic canal right of way and the portage road could be built there without hindering canal work. He will forward the survey to the War Department for final decision. Governor Chamberlain awaits the letter and the state board may order a new survey locating the road within the canal right of way.
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Major Langfitt
War Department
W. C. Langfitt
State Board of Port
Oregon Daily Journal
Lanefitt
State Board
Ita
Aiky Polote
Chamberlain
Major Langfitts
Salem
Portage Road
Canal
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Upcoming Public Events Across The Nation And West
August events include the National encampment of Grand Army in Boston and the American Mining Congress in Portland. Conclaves of Knights Templar in San Francisco, and irrigation association meetings in Ontario Malheur County and El Paso Texas follow in September and November. A mail order ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to try the remedy with testimonials and a warranty.
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Grand Army
Boston
American Mining Congress
Portland
Knights Templar
San Francisco
Oregon
Hon Association
Ontario
Malheur County
Inland Empire Teachers’ Association
Pendleton
National Irrigation Association
el Pano
Texas
Ringling Brothers Tour Special Fare Dates 1904
The notice outlines limited round trip rail fares for Ringling Brothers shows visiting Baker City Walla Walla and Spokane in August 1904. Fares include 6 for Baker City round trip with tickets on August 16 and return by August 17. 1.90 for Walla Walla with tickets August 16-17 and return by August 18. 8 for Spokane with tickets August 20 and return by August 21. Contact E. C. Smith, agent, for details.
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Ringling Brothers
Baker City
Walla Walla
Hpokane
Epokane
C. Smith
Notice to policy holders voiding listed policies
The Union Assurance Society of London declares policies No 014010 and 3014016 through 8014022 null and void. Holders must immediately contact A Newberry in Pendleton Oregon. The policies were handled by W Earnourt Catton Bell Co general agents in San Francisco Cal.
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Union Assurance Society of London
A. Newberry
Pendleton
Oregon
W. F. Earnourt
Catton, Bell &O., General Agents
San Francisco
Cal
Elegant new room house on corner lot for sale
192 250 will buy one of the most convenient Simpon houses in the city with sewer bath etc good cellar and barn four lots corner a bargain 4000 Elegant new room house just completed sewer bath toilet lots astern exposure corner
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Alexander Dept
T. C. Taylor
Main ST
Dee
Ice and Cold Storage Co
Peggy O'Neal
U. S
A. G. Howard
Court Street
East Oregonian
Oring
Chicago
Middle West
Mr. Ossaweki
Hibernians
Youngstown
O. Aug
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Maxa
St. Colombia's Church
Opera House
T.S. Hagan
Avon Park
Wheeling
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
The
Grand Patriarchie of America
Odd Fellow
Delaware
Dover
Dela
Addicks
Byw
Techsiden
L. Heteler Ball
State Committee
Koyvernor
Chenew Co
Toledo
Ohin
Avetom
Cheney & CO
Atisis Sue
C. C. Sharp Opera House
C. F. Colesworthy
East Alta
Lee
Barnes and Dwellings
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Street
Court House
Cap Ba
W. E. Davidson & Co
Pendiston
Joe Ell
Over Taylors Hardware Store
Pioneer Bottling Works
John Gagen
Hotel Bickers
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