Portland plans merge of streetcar systems amid unrest
A column notes imitators of Mount Pelee and reports on Portland streetcar merger plans, along with references to attacks, fire concerns in Pendleton, and regional politics. It mentions President Roosevelt bear hunt talks, Miles' silence, and local figures like Newt Williamson and Binger Hermann, all within a broad Pacific Northwest news roundup.
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North Carolina
Roosevelt
Belts
Eastern
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Binger Hermann
Hermann
Pendleton
Land speculation drives migration to the Northwest
George E. Roberts, director of the mint, warns of heavy land speculation west of Chicago and syndicates forming across Iowa. He notes rising western money movement and many Americans moving to Canada and the Dakotas for land. He urges California to advertise farming opportunities beyond wheat, cattle, and dairying, acknowledging Canada and the Dakotas reap benefits from long term promotion.
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George E. Roberts
The
Mint
Washington
Iowa
Lake States
Chicago
Dakotas
Canada
Northwest
Commons
California
Migration wave to the Northwest prompts steady effort
The San Francisco Call notes years of government and railroad driving immigration to western Canada and the Dakotas, Montana. It urges patient, continuous effort to attract homeseekers through St. Paul, predicting future waves will come if persistent work continues.
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Northwest
Dakotas
Montana
St. Paul
San Francisco
Unfinished Cattle Prices and Market Outlook
Unfinished cattle remain unpopular as country buyers reject half fat stock despite price reports. Prime fat cattle are in short supply and demand stays strong with prices likely to hold high. Rangers arriving in good beef condition may boost dressed beef demand, while native cattle below choice quality face a weak market. Stock World notes the trend at market opening.
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Xegoman
Mount Pelee
Spirit
Portland
Earth
Walla Walla
Miles
Philippines
Wallula
Tracy
Newt Williamson
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Williamsburg
Virginia
Perrins Eae
Vaaeiaie
Fred Walters
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Jn C. Bowers
JOS. Basler’s
State Fair
Salem
Pacific Coast
M. D
Wisdom, See
Portland, Ore
Tawar
Pendleton Soda Works
Neagle Brothers Water
Mala
Pendistos
East Oregonian
Onder
Robert Forster
Praga
Columbia Lodging House
Connecion
Bet, Alta & Were
F. X. Schempp, Ry
STOK
Colesworth
Alta
la Grande, Ore
Intel Grande
Umatilla Reservation
U. Office
Umatilla
United States Land Office
la Grande
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