East Oregonian announces subscription contest prize
The paper details a new contest offering half of all funds raised to the subscriber whose guess closest matches Oregon’s total votes for the winning presidential candidate. New subscribers only count, with 60 cents per subscription yielding one guess. The deadline is November 4, and the June 1904 totals are cited as reference.
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J. E Strode
Waitsburg
Wacb
East Oregonan
Roosevelt
Oregon
East Oregonian
Aodge
Inland Empire
Fenson
East Oregonian Publishing Co
Pendleton
Weather and Harvest Report Across Oregon States
Rain welcomed amid dry spell as fall wheat harvest finishes and spring crops progress. Reports from multiple counties note light rains in valleys, better totals in foothills and mountains, and improved late crops though pasturage remains short. Hops mature slowly, apples and peaches ripen, and potato and garden yields need more rain. frost damage affects tomatoes and vines in Baker County.
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Willamette Valley
Columbia River Valley
Weston
Umatilla County
M. M. Baker
Summerville
Asion County
C. T. Colt
Erwin
Baker County
John Erwin
Bantamweight Championship Bout Promises World Title Clash
Philadelphia August 21 The six round contest between Frankie Neil and Tommy Murphy before the National Athletic Club tonight is billed to decide the bantamweight world title Nell the present holder is in line for the crown with keen interest surrounding the bout and outcome.
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Philadelphia
Frankie” Neil Ae
Tommy” Murphy
National Athletic Club
Nell
New York Sporting Delegation Backing Local Boxer
Murphy, fresh from the amateur ranks, aims to upset Nell in a high press preview. He is praised for a clean record and defeating heavier foes. Backers in New York foresee a swift start and eventual victory, with a large sporting delegation witnessing the Merit.
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Murphy
Clase
New York
Nell Step Ively
Coyle Declares Independent Bid for U S Presidency
Hugh Coyle a Denver newspaper man announces an independent run for president. His platform emphasizes right and justice against wrongs, manhood and womanhood standards above money, and divine guidance. He calls for independent groups in every state to nominate candidates for all offices in November elections.
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Denver
Col
Hugh Coyle
Colorado
United States
Everone
Mr. Coyle
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin Democrats Open State Convention in Oshkosh
Five to six hundred delegates filled the Oshkosh opera house at noon for the Wisconsin Democratic state convention. A. F. Warden presided as chairman of the state central committee. The two day session will nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer attorney general railroad commissioner and insurance commissioner. Former governor George W. Peck is the probable nominee for governor amid lively contests for other tickets. Resolutions focus on primary elections and freight tariff commissions with endorsement of the St. Louis convention platform.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Hetween
Opera Home
A. F. Warden
State Central
George W. Peck Ie
St. Louis
Fifth Annual National Negro Business League Opens in Indianapolis
The National Negro Business League begins its fifth annual session in Indianapolis with the largest attendance yet. Governor Durbin, Mayor Holtzman, and John W. Kern welcome delegates while Booker T. Washington delivers the responsive address. The threeday meeting features leaders from banking, insurance, law, real estate, farming, manufacturing, and more, plus a large exhibit of photographs showing African American business growth.
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Indiana
Booker T. Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
National Negro Business League
Tte
Tomlinson Hall
America
Durbin
Holtzman
John W. Kern
Commercial Club of
Booker T. .Ashington
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
League
United States
Travel in Palestine Opens Carriage Roads to Holy Cities
Selah Merrill reports progress on Jerusalem Damascus carriage roads. Sections Hiresh to Sioijll and Jerih to Bireh opened, with others nearing completion. Routes include Jerusalem to Jericho, Mount of Olives, and Nablus links. branches to Abn Karim and Ar tas noted. Carriage access expands though some routes lack paved surfaces.
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Selah Merrill
Jerusalem
Department of Commerce and Labor
Jncraang
Holy Land
Damascus
Hireh
Siojll
Giles
Jertanten
Pireh
Jerusiem
Klebrog
Yara
Jeruehem
Jericho
Jersalem
Mount of Olives
Bireh
Sinjil
Yata Road
Abn Karim
Hebron
Ar ‘Tas
Palestine
Dead Sea
Jordan
Yafa
Gave
Milan
Haifa
Mi. Carmel
Gaza
Beersheba
Heer Jheba
Jerusalem-Damascus
Binjil
Nablus
Shechem
Merchants' Credit Rating House forms in Lewiston area
Business and professional men across Lewiston and nearby towns organize the Merchants' Credit Rating House to pursue two goals. First, to collaborate with similar groups statewide for legislation, and second, to establish a credible credit rating system for individuals. A separate item touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a reliable remedy for burns and sores.
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Lewinton
Lewiston
Clarkston
Asotin
Culdesac
Gifford
Peck
Orofino
Greer
Mt Kooskin
Stites
Clearwater
Harpater
Nex Perce
Cottonwood
Lowe
Denver
Grangeville
Credit Rating House
Lewiston Tribune
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Democrats
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Mins
State Farmers’ Institute and Industrial
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W. L. Hutchinson
Mississippi Experimentalation
C. l L. Newman
Fayetteville, Ark
Glenn W. Herrick
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Lexington
Kentucky Conference of the Methodial Church, South
Methodist Episcopal Church of the North
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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North Vernon
Anderson Peterfield
Brown County
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Comsat Mail
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North Bend Post
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Kittitas
W. H. Babcock
Walla Walla
EB. F. Benson
Tacoma
Bucklen
Tallman & Co
London
Grays Harbor Commercial Co
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Pendleton Planing Mill
Robert Forster
Corner Webb and College
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