Reclamation Experts Hear Oregon Obstacles in Work
H Newell chief reclamation service arrived with D C Henry to discuss Oregon delays caused by private interests and vague statutes. They meet J T Whistler and plan to visit Portland for irrigation talks noting Arizona Nevada show smoother cooperation and emphasize following established department methods despite perceived red tape.
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H. Newell
Reclamanon Service
United States
D. C. Henry
J.T Whistier
Portland
Toolamnation Department
Oregon
Newell
Department
Mont Places
Han
Bown
Onmry
Reclamation Department
Arizona
Nevada
Washington
C. BF. 8. Wood
Lond
Reclamation Service
Nowell
Monara
Henny
Whiether
Burglary Convict Escapes Boise Penitentiary
Joseph Lawrence inmate at Canyon county sentenced to two years for burglary escaped from the Boise penitentiary around 10:50 am. He fled with four companions while at work, was tied by a guard, slipped through a drain pipe, and vanished through an orchard. His striped pants and shirt were later found along the Perrall irrigating ditch.
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Boise
Joseph Lawrence
Canyon County
Lawrence
Aitiena Young
Chinese attack on Rambong post kills 24 Dutch guards
An August 17 report from Amsterdam states that a Chinese force attacked the Rambong post, resulting in the death of 24 Dutch garrison members. The incident underscores rising tensions in the region and prompts military caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Rambong
Divorce Bid Moves Forward in Jail Case
A criminal case and divorce bid unfold as Mrs Taggart seeks a separation on the strength of statements by Taggart. Attorneys expect her to testify soon while the defense challenges the admissions on the stand. Fingered letters and testimonies shape the court's timetable in this sensational proceeding.
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Taggart
Fis Testlaveny
Wooster
Met
J. Aurttter
Ahi
Tomerart
Toemart
TL Ph Maihewart
Polibe Moider Taheeart
Manila
Taggart Priepoke
Tagaart
PILLING OF SALTON SINK AND DESERT TRENDS SHARED
The Colorado River flow is entering Salton Sink with water rising about an inch every 24 hours. Impending drought risks include a drying Imperial Canal intake and possible permanent Salton Sea formation triggering climate changes in the southern desert. A major delta reshapes the lower river route, requiring a new 26 mile bypass around the sea from Martemere to Volcano Spring. Also in Weston, J A McGIVENT was detained on suspicion of mental imbalance after a late arrival, with no formal disposition yet.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Colorado River
Salton Sink
Imperial
Salton Sea
Colorado
Lewet
Martemere
Volcano Spring
J. A. McGivent
Weston
Marshal Lavender
Motiivers
Uintah Drawing Now Under Way
Thousand are gathered for the Uintah land drawing conducted on an elevated platform under interior secretary supervision. Envelopes hold registrants from Provo Vernal Price and Grand Junction. 677 names drawn with Ray Daniels Provo and Noah M Baldeck Vernal among the first five selected.
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Prove
Utah
Thoussade
Uintah Lande
Secretary of the Interior
Provo
Vernal
Price
Grand Junction
Ray Daniels
Noah M. Baldeck
Cary L. Ball
Salt Lake
John H. Partridge
Goshen
Frank C. Moyle
Duantele
Wheat Market Quotation From Chicago Trade
Chicago wheat market quotes on August 17 show September wheat at 82 and a half cents, corn at 53 and a quarter, and oats at 34 and one eighth. Market activity described as the greatest wheat market in the United States continues strong demand and price indications.
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United States
Chicago
Drunk Swede Farm Hand Sought Care at County Clerk
A man about 40, described as Swede and possibly intoxicated, entered the county clerk’s office around 9:30 pm claiming he could not take care of himself. He acted oddly and was sent to the county judge for examination after mentioning a robbery and searching for places he had been held up. Authorities had not identified him. Also, W EF Danchy, longtime engineer on the Culebra division of the Panama Canal, has resigned and returned to New York.
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Oregon
Robinson
W. EF. Danchy
Panama Canal
New York
Walls of Fire in Montana Rages Near Clinton
Western Montana reports say a large fire near Clinton creates a solid wall of flames. federal officers direct efforts to contain the blaze as damage estimates remain unavailable, but the cost is expected to be large.
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Helena
Ags
Montana
Clinton
Reciprocity debate signals tariff reform push in Illinois
Governor Cummings leads a two hour debate backing protectionist principles while seeking to modify the tariff schedule. He accuses the current policy of elevating prices for home goods and urges a commission to consolidate tariff concessions with limited reciprocity. He criticizes Congress for evasions and cites McKinley France treaty as improper handling.
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Chicago
Cone Press
Hievernor Cummings
McKinley
France
Cumming
Shaw
United States
Peage Treaty Outlook Improves in St Petersburg Circles
Optimism grows in St Petersburg over the Peage treaty prospects as disputes ease and Russia shows progress on securing a loan in America. Reports confirm a prominent banker’s view, but no firm conclusion on Article 1, with adjournment at 3 o'clock.
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Witte
Russia
America
St. Petersburg
Negotiations at Portsmouth Face Indemnity Clash
Aug 17 dispatches report the Portsmouth talks between Komura and Witte remain cordial but divisions over indemnity persist. Witte favors peace but rejects humiliating terms. articles 10 11 on naval limits and 12 on fisheries loom. A final agreement looked to be reached by Monday or Tuesday, with divergence noted on the indemnity issue and the status of Saghalien.
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Pirtamouth
Komura
Witte
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Wook & Muddy Road
Truseia
Pacific
Siberian
Excursion Train Derailed Into Water Ditch Near Bruce Station
Norfolk reports a coastal excursion train at Boone station derailed and plunged into a water filled ditch during an Atlantic Coast Line journey. Five hundred passengers were aboard when the engine struck a drawbridge that was open or failed under weight, sinking one car in about 26 feet of water. By 2 PM two dead and eighty injured had been recovered.
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Norfolk
Boone Station
Yoshi
Bruce Station
Trais
Tennington Went Ashore Near Angel Island
The cruiser Chicago with the Bennington, sailing from San Diego, went ashore on Angel Island this morning and then proceeded to its relief. Local authorities confronted the situation as crews responded to the incident.
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Francisco
Chicago
Bennington
San Diego
Angel Island
Barney Dougherty Buys Kine Place
Bar ney Dougherty purchases the Kine Place from Pat Kline for 5000 dollars and plans to move his family there. Dougherty, a wealthy Butter Creek resident, will make the grove his residence and send his children to Pendleton schools. Kine remains undecided but may stay nearby. The 190 acre property includes a natural growth grove not cut for now, kept for picnics.
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Pat Kline
Kine
Barney Dougherty
Mr. Dougherty
Butter Creek
Pendoton
Mr. Kine
Pendleton
W. F. Matlock
Kine Place
Deer Grove
Youle withdraws and Korean skirmishes reported
The commander in chief states Russian forces partially engaged in Korea destroyed the village Kopungean after a clash. He notes several small skirmishes in Korea with Russians gaining ammunition and captures in some encounters. London reports confirm a flurry of dispatches and peace talks progress amid mixed signals. Berlin reports Jewish protests against foreign mediation. Tokyo notes a favorable shift in naval base cooperation talk. Yokohama mentions merchants ending a boycott of American goods. Kishineff sees a large fire following an explosion tied to revolutionary activity.
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Commine der
Russhn
Korea
Kopungean
M Flmhi
Stage hold up in San Francisco bank raid with chase
In San Francisco on August 17 a masked highwayman stopped a Wells Fargo wagon on the Half Moon Bay and San Mateo route, forced the crew to pass the hat, then fled as a telemeter wagon approached. A pursuing team flushed the robber, who escaped. a second squad appeared to scare him away.
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San Francisco
Cat
Half Moon
San Mateo
Absurdities in Idaho Valuations Highlight Ada County Lead
Boise reports show Idaho state wide assessor valuation rising to 62,053,704.67 from 56,063,621.59 last year, a gain of 6,020,054.05. Ada County valuations soar nearly double others at 12.11 per acre, Kootenai at 2.10, and YOR count second with 6.97. Mines nets total 3,209,409.37 across Lemhi Owyhee Shoshone. Sugar factories in Fremont and Bingham taxed at 610,248. Sheep drop to 1,405,804 from 1,551,446. cattle fall from 910,020 to 213,542.
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Boise
Ada
Can- Yor
Kootenai
State Board of Equalization
Bannock
Bear Lake
Blaine
Lincoln
Custer
Fremont
Idaho
Nex Perce
Shoshone
Lemhi
Owyhee
Fingham
Wallula Pacific Railroad Company Incorporated
A new Wallula Pacific railroad project claims $1,000,000 capital with stock at $100. Incorporators are T. Gerlinger of Portland G. M. Lyons and James P. Stapleton of Vancouver. The plan seats a route along the north bank of the Columbia from Wallula to the mouth opposite Astoria, surveying underway and backing from coast capital. The venture asserts independence from Harriman Great Northern or Northern Pacific interests, aiming to move swiftly after organization.
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Low Howl
Incorporatora
Northern Pacific
North Bank
the Columbia
Columbia River
Columbia
Paseo
Vancouver
Wallula-Pacific Railroad Company
Clark County
Washington
Th Gerlinger
Portmadent
Lyons
James P. Stapleton
Paul Mote
Mohr and Associates
Wallula
Umatilla
Portland
Iron Wallin
Astoria
Olympia, Wash
Wale luta-Pacific Railroad Company
Tt. Gerlinger
G. M. Lyons
James Stapleton
Wash
Gere Inger
Gerlinger
Éoast
New York
Gerlingger
Wallula-Pacific
Harriman
Great Northern
Columbia River & Northern
Trans-Mississippi congress program at Portland Aug 17
Today’s program of the Trans-Mississippi congress includes addresses by John W. Nevil of St Louis on Columbian River and Maj. W C Languitt USA on Oriental Trade. N B Wilteoe of Portland and John Barrett envoy to Colome speak on Moer bin Future Markets in the Orient. Marine George W Dickle San Francisco discusses river improvement. Deputy District Attorney John McCourt visited Echo on professional business.
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Portland
John W. Nevil
St. Louis
W. C. Languitt
U.S A
N. B. Wilteoe
John Barrett
Colome- F. & Thurber
New York
Moerbin
Orient
Ehant Marine
George W. Dickle
San Francisco
P. J. van Lobensels
B . Wright
John McCourt
Echo
New Orleans Health Update Shows New Cases and Deaths
New Orleans report from Aug 17 at 3 oclock records 35 new cases and three deaths. Public health officials urge vigilance and remind residents to follow safety measures while monitoring trends.
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New Orleans
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Whistler
Privan
Reclamation Bureau
Boise Pen
Convict
Tillis
Walls OF Pire
Saghalien and
Casis
Koreskvitz
Arteles
Inter
Wil Rowume
Lineviteh
Kataoka
Point Lawarevo
Tartary Straits
Tennington
Huse Tambie Niewton
London
St. Petersbure
Berlin
Kraun
Seligman
Tokio
F Philip Dinewann
Japan
Yokohama
Kishineff
Vienna
Kisineff
Revolutionteta
Ada County
Anyther
Northern Pacific Capital
Wwallula Pacific Inccor
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