Irrigation Congress Opens in Portland with Exhibits
The thirteenth National Irrigation Congress opened in Portland Oregon with Governor Pardes of California presiding. Delegates include Thomas G Halley, BR Roothe, A H Devers, Tom Richardsen and H Newell among senators, representatives, and leaders from irrigation and agricultural groups. The exhibit features a miniature rice field with irrigation canals, irrigation districts, cereals and fruits, plus models of plants and pumps. Sessions span four days with forestry, production by irrigation, engineering, climatology, and rural settlement sections led by Gifford Pinchot, Frederick H Newell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
National Irrigation Congress of the
United States
Governor Pardes
California
Thomas G. Halley
BR. Roothe
A. H. Devers
Tom Richardsen
H. Newell
Congress
Wrrl Cvit
Echoolie
Prairie
Texas
Eld
Gifford Pinechot
Bureau of
For
Lextry
Washington, D. C
A.C
Frederick H. Newell
United States Reclimation Service
HH. FE. Williams
United States Weather
Charles W. Eberlein
Southern Pacific Land Department
Compromise on Exclusion Marks End of Portland Session
The Trone-Mississippi Congress ended a week long session in Portland by approving a compromise on Chinese exclusion. California pushed for stricter enforcement but joined in a negotiated resolution stating US trade with China remains suspended due to Chinese port handling restrictions and Chinese laborer admission bans. The text notes a clash over treatment of China and forthcoming admission debates amid a larger migration of Europeans Asians and Africans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trone
China
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
Courtlyou for treasurer cabinet shake up hints at postmaster general move
A report from Washington says Comptroller Cortelyou may resign as postmaster general to become treasury secretary, with Cabinet changes possible. Hugh Hanna’s allies push his candidacy, while Nelson Porter and Indiana figures are mentioned as potential replacements. The informal offer and hesitation are noted amid political maneuvering.
Opening of the Storthing in Norway Amid Dissolution Debate
The Norwegian storthing opens amid high public interest after a plebiscite backed the dissolution of the union with Sweden and dethronement of King Oscar. An orderly session starts as deputies arrive, with calls to recognize the riksakt and discuss amicable partition details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heistionia
Norway
Storthing
Noel Importane
Rikwing
Storthine
Boats to Upper River Could Spur Steamship Growth
Plans emerge to build multiple boats for the upper Columbia River area between the portage railroad and Lewiston. J Supple indicates contracts may be let for several vessels to ply the upper Columbia and Snake rivers, with readiness by spring to aid grain transport to the portage road. Shipments would be in knocked down form from Portland, a method used in Alaska. Also, J C Maxwell notes high quality hay oats and barley crops in Powder Valley, despite a dry summer and winter snow shortages impacting irrigation and forcing dry farming.
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Column River
Portage Railroad
Lewiston
Joseph Supple
Nett Dratt Boate
Supple
Oregon Daily Journal
Co Tumblin River
Upper Columbia
Snate River
Portland
Alaskan
Powder Valley
J. C. Maxwell
Unclear historic note on farming practices from 1900s era
Fragmentary Baker City Democrat item notes forms of cultivation and fruit quality amid early frame dates. It mentions vegetables and horticultural efforts with references to individuals and farm work in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panehers
Baker City
Gold dollar souvenir coins from 1904 05 exposition
The 1904 and 1905 Philadelphia mint gold dollar souvenirs from the Lawit and Clark exposition command premiums over their sale price. About 25,000 1904 pieces were produced and sold at $2, with 10,000 sold by February 1995. 15,000 were melted after being sent to San Francisco. The 1905 issue was struck later at Philadelphia and few remain in collectors hands.
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United States
Philadelphia
Jfo
San Francisco Mint
Philadelphian Mint
Immigation Chief reports Sandpaint grows with large sawmill
Alien Miller, immigration commissioner, arrived in the west after weeks in Kootenai County. He notes Sandpaint rapidly enlarging and claims the Humbird Company owns the biggest US sawmill, capacity 500,000 feet daily, operating night and day. D Corbin’s blasting crew works on the Canadian Pacific branch into Spokane near Bonner's Ferry. he seeks workers to build the bridge but faces nationwide labor demand and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien Miller
Kootensi County
Col Miller
Sandpaint
United States
Humbird
D. Corbin
Braich
Canadian Pacific
Spokane
Bonner's Ferry
Lewiston Tribune
Warning about horses branded J A left shoulder
Deputy Stock Inspector Frank Rack receives a letter from Charles M White and Herbert Angel of Tree Germany County warning to watch for horses branded J A on left shoulder. They state no such brand has been sold and many horses stolen from the Izee district Titely. attempts to ship horses with Init brand may occur at various railroad stations. The note references trouble in shipments of the Wueon horses from Durkee and nearby last week.
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Frank Rackie
Charles M. White
Herbert Angel
Tree
Girmint County
J. A
Mr. Rack
Izee
Durkee
Reverend Warner Attends Funeral of Al Spicer in Pilot Rock
Rev. Robert Warner of the M. B. church traveled to Pilot Rock after morning services to preach the funeral of Al Spicer who died in Portland last week. The service was at 3 PM Sunday, with interment in Pilot Rock cemetery. Ren Warner then returned to Pemiteton last night.
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Robert Warner
M. B. Church
Pilot Rock
al Spicer
Portland
Ren Warner
Pemiteton
Pilot Rock Prosperity Report and Local Appointments
Pilot Rock residents report excellent crops and fat stock as the district braces for a prosperous year. Dan P. Doherty leaves to manage the Alta House in Seattle, returning September 1 to take charge. Funds toward a new M. A. building in Seattle total 166000 with less than 11000 still needed.
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Charles Og“ilvry
Polit Rock
Dan P. Doherty
Heppner
Seattle
Milton Schools Get New Teacher and Visitor Notes
The Milton district reports a new third and fourth grade teacher, Mie hanoie Blair, and details visits from guests including Miss May Kimball en route to Montclair New Jersey to study music. A Wiscon sin guest A Ames stays with the McKonales, while Jim Fraser visits from California. Rev J J McAlister plans to attend conference in Moscow Idaho.
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Milton
Tunnels
California
Miss May Kimball Wid
Montclair
J—M. C. Kimball
A. Ames
Wisconsin
Dowie
Joe
Katy Fulton
Long Beach
Portland
Mixe Christing McReae
Walla Walla
Oncle
R. M. Dorothy
Oru Meyers
Winslow
C. J. McKonale
Mere
Ella Plant
Mise Myrtle
Master Bull
Lewis and Clark
Frank Chilton
Lame
Ann
Cal
James. Fraser
Miehanoie Blair
Milton Public Aehols
Charles F. Cross
Mileton
Tnion
M. &. Kimball
Miss May Kimball
Redlands
Mr. Kimball
L W. Bradshaw
Miss Kimball
Monteclair
N. J
A. E. Deyis
Hood River
J. EB. Davis
A. Anes
Hilda
Davis
Jessie Williame
J. J. McAlister
M. E. Church
Moscow
Idaho
Chinese labor planters push for limited Chinese intake
A private letter from Honolulu to East Orean elites discusses rich planters wanting to import between 50 000 and 86 000 Chinese workers for five to ten years. Planters promise bonds of 1000 per head and staggered returns to China, while merchants and small business men push to continue strict exclusion and enforcement to keep white labor dominant.
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East Oreconan
Honolulu
China
Seattle Franchise Tax Roll Expansion With Shuffleton Addition
Seattle city officials added two previously untaxed franchises to the tax rolls, valuing both at 62 000 dollars. The franchises include the Seattle Electric Company electric lighting Shuffleton franchise and the steam heating pipe rights.
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Seattle
County Board of Equalisation
Seattle Electric Company
Shuffleton
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Pendleton Resident
D W Cook of Pendleton, retired at Malin Street, describes severe back pain, urinary weakness and near-bed confinement. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Brock & McComas Co. drug store with relief, enabling eating, sleeping and improved mobility. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo is sole US agent. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
D. W. Cook
Malin Street
Dean
Brock & McComas Co
All Denters
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Doan
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M.E. Foley
Gibbon P. D
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
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London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
North British & Mercantile Co
Royal Insurance Co
Frank Bclopton
East Court Street
KR. F. Payne
Payne
Idaho Falla
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Dalles
Riverside Avenue
ED Morgan
Phone Black
Wood & Coal
Boslyn Oal
U. S
Rostyn Wood & Coal Co
Rock Spring
Lantz Bros
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