Gymnasium to Open in October at Commercial Association
The Commercial Association plans a 60 by 60 foot gymnasium opening by October 1 with a physical director, showers, and lockers. Equipment includes a horizontal and parallel bar, vaulting horse, rings, mats, wall machine, Indian clubs, dumbbells, punching bags, basketball goals, and climbing rope. Revenue from events and dances is expected to offset costs while a gallery and dressing rooms accompany the space.
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Wii
Measre Ritner
Smythe
Moorhouwie
Bella
Wil
Commercial Association
Cymnasium
Pendleton
Northwest Organization of Athletic Clubs
Portland
Seattle
Northwest
Malta
Gang Broken Up After Deschutes Canyon Bandit Ring
In Dallas Oregon on August 21 authorities report a band of supposed thieves with long headquarters in a canyon on the Deschutes in Wasco county appears to have been broken up. The group had operated for years with multiple raids and scattered alignments as authorities tightened controls.
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Deschutes
Dallas
Ore
Warco County
Wasco
Portage Road Lowers Wheat Rates In Oregon Territory
Portland Aug 21 Completion of the portage road reduces wheat rates from Arlington and intermediate points on the FB N by about 40 cents a ton with further declines expected. Governor Chamberlain notes the change largely pays for the road but doubts timely river steamers will operate. Through tariff around $10 a ton from Lewiston, and no finalized portage road classifications yet. Open River association has no steamship announcements beyond ongoing negotiations for suitable craft.
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Portland
Arington
Dalles
Lewiston
Execution of Henry Heus Wok for Patricide at Tan
In St Louis on August 21 Henry Heus Wok was hanged for killing his eighty year old father in Tan. He protested innocence to the end. The crime dates back to March 20, 1904.
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St. Louis
Henry Heuswok
Intan
Kaneko
Tokin
Loeb
Velhawe
Ruppe Harvests Wheat Record Yields North of City
A. Ruppe, a well known farmer living north of the city, completed harvesting wheat yielding from 90 to 33 bushels per acre for spring sowing on his farm. She owns today a stake in the trade trip, with 30 to 33 bushels noted.
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A. Ruppe
Eight Die in Butte Street Car Collision
Eight people were killed and one fatally injured, with 19 more injured, in a crash between a street car full of mill workers returning from Columbia Gardens and a freight train on the Butte, Anaconda & Pacific railway near Butte Montana. The dead include Maggie Harrington, Maud Johnson, Mrs. Jacobs, Maggie Keefe, Vera Houghton, Christian Wold, Mrs. Sadie Smith, all of Butte, and one unidentified man.
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Butte
Mont
Moerymakers
Columbia Gardens
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Maggie Harrington
Maud Johnson
Nacobs
Maggie Keefe
Vera Houghton
Christian Wold
Sadie Smith
Hutte
Portmouth Dispatch Sees Possible Protectorate Conflict
A Portsmouth report cites diplomats noting potential moves toward a protectorate over Sughalion. The piece notes high Japanese authorization claiming exclusive rights to Sughalion and potential U S inquiry into possible war actions.
Arbitration and peace efforts in Pacific crisis dominate talks
Portsmouth and Oyster Bay dispatches report Roosevelt mediating between Japan and Russia as they debate indemnity and settlement terms. Witte notes Roosevelt's influence while Kaneko and Japanese envoys push for concessions. A general Polish strike and martial law declaration in Courtland accompany broader disruptions.
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Portsmouth
Witte
Roosevelt
Thon Rowen
Oyster Bay
Baron Kaneko
Ttmn
Japan
Russia
Kaneko
Ruasin
Grain rate cuts by Great Northern reach northwest
In a move timed with grain harvest, Great Northern announces evening reductions in grain rates across eastern territory to Montana. The cuts range from 6 to 0.5 cents per 100 pounds, affecting distant and near points including Williston and Lake head routes. Executives warn the change will influence Northwest farmers and rival lines, potentially saving over 200 million bushels in the market.
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St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Montana
Pointe
Twin Cities
Williston
SN. D
Great Lakes
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Northarn rail contest sparks funds for pocketed prize
Route plans and funding disputes surface as the Northern Chamber outlines a joint effort with Son Line and Canadian Pa to compete for a shared prize. Officials discuss a division of costs and the aim to win, with President Hum and others quoted amid the noisy meeting.
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Son Line
Hum Hee
Yellow fever outbreak prompts quarantine at Gregory Missouri
In Gregory Mo a Greek laborer who built a fort near Natches is quarantined after suspected yellow fever. Keokuk and Towa report cases while 21 deaths are noted. Trains and boats are ordered not to stop at Gregory to prevent exposure among workers.
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Keokuk
Towa
Fort Natches
Gregory
iKuokuk
Free Express Delivery Service Controversy and Local Meeting
Korner of Vecate Hayress company completes arrangements for a new free delivery service. A horse was purchased and a wagon deployed to deliver free service across the region amid complaints. Harahan, the ex-trainman, received a commendation for bravery after a 14 year service, now jailed. A local meeting is set at 8 o'clock to discuss the county convention on September 28 with all invited.
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Howe
Korner
Kane
Moodle
Vecate Hayress Company
Niscomtee Fheed
Day Hammer
Oigit Moan
XPM
Stunner
Expres Company
Spokine
Pendleton
Penlbvlon
Troutdale
Harahan
Loch
Diettes
Seasi Bute
Holling
Thin City
Chronicle Editor Edwards Faces Assault With Intent To Kill
Crenee Edwards city editor of the Chronicle appeared in Judge Morgan's court this morning to answer a charge of assault with intent to kill. The complainant is Charles Harwood, a Chronicle writer, shot last night in the editorial rooms. The feud story notes the bullet was deflected by a button.
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San Francisco
Crenee Edwards
The
Chronicle
Jodke Morgan
Charles Harwood
Edwards
Captain Taggart Abuses Cited In Domestic Dispute Trial
Aug 21 report from Wooster details testimony of Captain Poor and Mrs Poor alleging Captain Taggart battered his wife and damaged her property after a quarrel at Fort Thomas. Witnesses describe bruising, hair pulled, and a drinking incident involving Taggart and other officers. Attorneys seek to dismiss Mrs Taggart’s petition while custody battles appear central.
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Henied
Mrs. Poor
Taggart
Moition
Chen
Mim Poor
Fannie Saffrons
Npe Loin Saffroane
Port Logan
Mattheas
Cuba
Taggart Leaand
Gies
Nottin Renkard
Lieutenant Parkes
New York
Jett Tageiart
Targart
Mra
Tageart
Switeter Sells Oars Edwin Switzler Sells Tons to Government
Edwin Switzler of Thi oity sells 1500 tons of oats to the government for shipment to the Philippines. The oats will be delivered along the Southern Pacific line between Eugene and Portland before October 20 at a price of 24.46 per ton.
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Switeter
Edwin Switzler
Thi Oity
Philippines
Southern Pacific
Eugene
Portland
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Sherman County
Wien
Sherara Bridge
Farmera
Portage Road
Arlington West
Thraweth Ie
American Provtrotomate
LOK Saghaliens
Fridanapolis
Ind
Portemouth
Katieke
Pouachi
Jipin
Tta
Ieona
Thie Gauntry
Cullom
Wheeram Yedteniay
Meurdiy
Weetthout
Sughalion
Sahalien
Hague
Horon Kanoko
Poland
Socialiat
Portamouth
Sato
Hoosevelt
Warmiw
Vistula
Eystem
Warsaw
Iwemacks Ppm Eo
Socialiste
Socialiis
Othyrd Pactory
Valleoud
Courtland
Miatu
Enti Balite
Northern Springs
Missouti
Seevice
Sivet
Capt. Taggart
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