Walla Walla Lewiston Electric Line Sparks Inland Empire Hope
Walla Walla moves to link to Lewiston as part of a regional electric grid expansion. E H Libby, ex Lewiston Clarkston Electric head, plans to promote the project next week. Preliminary surveys already set routes via Clarkston Lewiston and Dayton Pomeroy regions, with Inland Empire railway operating to Moscow and aiming full operation by June 1. La Grande grants Home Automatic Telephone franchise, Portland showing growing adoption of automatic service.
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Inland Empire
Walla Walla
Lewiston
Pendleton
Walla
Libby
Sald
Whitman Counties
Great Inland Empire Railway
Clarkston
Dayton
Pomeroy
Inland Empire Railway
Moscow
Spokane
la Grande
Home Automatic Telephone Company
Portland
Bell
Kamela Gets 2500 Foot Sidetrack Extension
The O R and N company begins a 2500 foot extension to Kamela sidetrack facilities. Kamela is already well supplied and once the plan is finished it will boast the longest sidetracks in eastern Oregon not a terminal. The large wood business, many helpers, and its role as a training meet place drive the need for additional tracks.
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O. R. & N. Company
Kamela
Oregon
WILL INSPECT IRRIGATED LAND NEAR DESCHUTES PROJECT
Governor Chamberlain and officials travel from Portland to Crook County to inspect the Deschutes Irrigation Company land under the Carey act. About 300000 acres are claimed ready for settlement with patent recommendations needed before government patents. Land will sell from 2.50 to 40 per acre with 80 cents per acre rental. state must ensure permanent reclamation.
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Portland
Crook County
Deschutes Irrigation Company
State of Oregon
John T. Whistler
Hermiston
Chamberlain
Osnald West
John H. Lewis
Thomas B. Neuhausen
Interior Department
State of
Oregon
Irrigation Company
State Land Board
Water mains upgrade extends north side supply river to North Hill
The water commission advances a 1200 foot 12 inch terra cotta feeder above the pumping plant and an eight inch main across the river. Aimed at doubling daily supply for Northerders, construction includes crossing at Vincent street, running along the north bank to Lincoln Street, and tapping intersections to feed the north hillside. The plan seeks equal or better service for upper north residents with a larger main than current six inch line.
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North Side
Water Commission
North Hill
Lincoln
Strikers and Telegraphers Hit City Nonunion Walkout
Mass meeting of strikers draws 1500 with 100 policemen guarding. Union leaders say action is local and may draw 28 000 members including railroad telegraphers and postal workers if needed. Western Union operators in Chicago strike after Los Angeles walkout. Night chief Price orders workers off as 70 men quit, affecting newspaper offices and the Overland division. National officials press to avert a wider stoppage. Local divisions remain ready to reinforce.
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Russell
National Telegraphers' Union
National Executive Board
Chicago
Western Union
Los Angeles
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Overland
Harry Price
Price
San Francisco
Ancient Oregon Review Describes Central Plateau Past Seas
M Hyskell summarizes August Sunset Magazine on Malheur Harney Lake counties once tropical, with interflor Oregon as a Pacific bed and later tropical climate. Fossil beds palm leaves rhinoceros skull and vast lake basins explain ancient geology and rich soils now suited to irrigated crops amid Cascade uplift and Donner Butte drainage. Freight rate complaint cites Wasco and Biggs Shanike branch. Two new illustrated songs tonight at Star theater.
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M. Hyskell
Malheur
Harney
Oregon
C. M. Hyskell
Sunset Magazine
Interflor
Pacific Ocean
Thomas Condon
Diller
Mr. Hyakell
Tropics
Cascade Hills
Blue Mountains
Owyhee
Knowlton
Lake Counties
Condon
Cascade Range
Harney County
Steins Mountains
California
Boon Lake
Malheur Lake
Ihs
Grant Lands
Andrews
Weather Clears Rejoicing. Harvest To Resume Across Town
The region reports clear weather aiding Harvest, with no material damage locally. In nearby areas a storm hit Wi nona, Minnesota on August 6 causing extensive damage estimated at £100,000 and losses of wolves. Mrs J A Kirk travels to Halsey after news of her father’s death. D B Richards remains in sick bay this week. Twins born August 7 to Mr and Mrs C O Thomas.
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Athena
C. O. Thomas
J. A. Kirk
Halsey
Oregon
D. B. Richards
Prominent Remedy Claims Wide Range of Ailments
An advertisement touts a universal remedy that purportedly cures Poor Appetite Sour BS Indigestion Diarrhoea Cramps and Malarial Fever. It invites readers to Try it today.
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Empire Tea & Crockery Co., Inc
W. Campbell
Mgr
Howard
E Sica Hubbards Bo
Howard Wat
Wis
Winslow Bros
Jewelers S17
Main Street
G. W. Ivens
Pitone Main
Teutsch's Dept. Store
Tes
F. &. S. Bitters
Tallman & Co
Whistler
New Malin
Oh! One
Vincent Street
Rivey
Roosevelt
Boston
The
Railroad Commission
William H. Biggs
Wasco
Sherman County
Klondike
Summit
Moro
Grass Valley
Biggs-Shanike
Rufus
Grant
Biggs
Mim
Star Theater
Britt TF Cor
Max Baer
Pendleton Roller Mills
Byers
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