Hogs Reach New High Price Mark
Hogs reached a new high price at Stockdale yards with a 8.25 record. Shipped by Comb and Hotwkiss of Enterprise to James Henry, the lot averaged 203 to 226 pounds. Strike threats by Northern Pacific workers could hurt Portland area shipments to Puget Sound markets. Wheat perplexing as northwest markets show mixed signals amid labor talks and rail movement.
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Dec
Lfe
Comb & Hotwkiss
Enterprise
Benton Commission Company
James Henry
Beattle
Portland
Btockdale
Eueus
Chicago
Spokane Ordinance Bans Labor Agency Fees
Spokane mayor urges city council to prohibit labor agencies from charging workers any fees for job placements. The ordinance, supported by Mayor Nelson S. Pratt, carries penalties up to 200 dollars or six months in jail. It aims to curb fraudulent practices harming seamen and laborers and aligns with federal protections for seamen.
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Spokane, Wash
Pec
Spokane
Nelson S. Pratt
Jal
United States
Pratt
Supreme Court of
State of Washington
Semon
Switchmen Strike Threatens Inland Empire Supplies
Spokane merchants warn that the Hillines strike may deplete food and fuel stocks across Inland Empire towns by mid month. Heavy holiday shipments are stuck, call boys and office staff fill in, and many switchmen have taken vacations. Union officials say members are financially able to endure a stoppage if needed. Perishable freight suffers, with cars held in chokepoints and delays mounting at Spokane yards.
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Spokane
Wash
Lori
Fhe
Focal Union
Ite
Roersenry
Commission
Boomer Cook Arrested For Street Speaking In Spokane
Spokane, Wash. Dec. Clark W. Warren calling himself a boom er cook was arrested for violating street speaking ordinance less than an hour after arriving from Galveston Texas. He claimed to have walked and ridden freight trains across 24 towns this year and camped in Riverside California with IWW members awaiting orders. He exhorted listeners to haul down Old Glory, toss it into the Spokane river, and raise Old Mother Red on The’s Pack. Prisoners at Franklin school receive meals. drones face bread and water.
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Spokane
Wash
Clark W. Warren
Galveston
Texes
Riverside
Cal
Warren
Oity Rock
Franklin Schont
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent in East Oregonian building
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent in the East Oregonian building with steam heat electric lights hot and cold water bath Inquire at Fast Oregonian office.
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Oregoniia
Fast Oregonian
East Oregonian
Man alleges brutal assault and home eviction
A man recounts being knocked down with a hammer, dragged onto a hat, kicked on the floor, and expelled from his home. He says he and others fled to avoid further violence and threats in the wake of the incident.
Arranging for Filing on Reservation Homesteads
Spokane, Wash. official says homestead seekers with numbers will be aided by Interior department land value estimates. Inspecting land not required before filing. three commissioners have classified and appraised the land. More than 75 percent of 160 acre filings expected. some homesteads valued at 8000 to 10000 for the number alone.
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Spokane
Wash
Witten
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Department of the Interior
L. G. Monroe
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Steal Words in Daylight El Paso Cattle Rustling
Cattle rustlers operate boldly in daylight in Northern Mexico prompting El Paso and Chihuahua authorities. Governor Creel of Chihuahua has been appealed to for rurales as droves of forty to a hundred head are driven off from major ranches daily. Rancheros plan an organized response if troops can be secured.
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el Paso
Mexico
Creel
Chihuahua
Free Sewing Machine Offer Claims Five Year Free Repairs
An agent promotes a no cost service for home sewing machines damaged by floods, cyclones, or accidents. If the machine breaks needles belts or attachments, replacements are provided free for five years to keep the machine in perfect condition. The seller positions themselves as the focal agent and invites customers to see the machine in action.
Scurvy Breaks Out Among Industrial Workers
In Spokane prisoners confined at the old Franklin school building suffer scurvy from vegetable deprivation. Three men show dark blue gums and loose teeth as police cut rations to quell dissidents under an anti street speaking ordinance. Franklin School deemed unsanitary as authorities move to enforce submission. A B Cousins, Industrial Worker editor, jailed four months. James Thompson four to six months.
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Spokane
Wash
Franklin School
Franklin
A. BE. Cousns
The
Industrial Worker
Revolutionista
James Thompson
Meachem Family Faces Hardship After Verdict
North Yakima Washington December 6. Charles Meachem and nine children, recent winner of a $10,000 alienation suit against Charles Wanassey, live in a wretched North Front street home with no furniture or food. Health officers report the family's dire condition and relief is arranged with the Washington Home Finding society to care for the sick children.
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North Yakima
Wash
Charles Wanassey
Charles Meachem
North Front Street
Meachem
Mr. Taningham
Washington Home Finding Society
Notice of sale for unclaimed city pound animals
In Pendleton the Marshal lists three unclaimed young calves a roan calf with no ear mark a red roan calf and a red knot head calf with star on forehead all no brands. If unclaimed within ten days costs paid and they will be sold December 16 1909 at 2 pm to the highest bidder at the City Pound corner Doa ble and Webb Streets Pendleton proceeds to cover sale costs
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Pendleton
Doable and
Webb Streets
Eald City
Spokane Farmer Must Pay Aged Wife Alimony
Spokane, Washington December 6. Angus McDonald a farmer on Four Mound Prairie who filed for absolute divorce from Elizabeth McDonald his nearly 90 year spouse has received a court order for temporary alimony of 40 dollars a month and 260 dollars for counsel plus 30 dollars for expenses. A receiver to handle crops on his 240 acre ranch may be appointed with a December 8 hearing.
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Spokane, Wash
Angus McDonald
Four Mound Prairie
Elizabeth McDonald
J. D. Hinkle
Spokane County
McDonald
Deserter Admits Duty From Maryland at Sea
Abner M. Masters, feverish and delirious, went to the North Yakima police station declaring he deserted from the battleship Maryland at San Francisco in July 1908. A doctor ordered his hospitalization. Masters had taken part in the famed around the world voyage. The item includes an unrelated local advertisement for repairs and pressing services.
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Abner M. Masters
North Yakima
Wash
Abner M. Mustove
Maryland
San Francisco
Wanted position as cook for family or housework
Lost one brown gelding about 10 years old branded TZ on left shoulder weight about 1300 pounds reward ten dollars for information leading to recovery Joe Craig Pendleton Ore Box 476
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Joe Craig
Pendleton
Ore
Hartman Abstract Co. promotes reliable county abstracts Pendleton
Hartman Abstract Co. offers reliable abstracts of all funds in Umatilla county. Provides loans on city and farm property. Buys and sells real estate. Engages in general brokerage. Pays taxes and makes investments for non residents. References any bank in Pendleton. Presidents James Johns and W Henninger. Secretary H. Marsh.
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Hartman Abstract CO
Umatilla
Pendleton
James Johns
Henninger
H. Mrsh
Livery Stable Ad on Thompson Street At Carney and Braidley
Carney and Braidley advertise NTY Livery Stable on Thompson Street offering livery, feed and sale vehicles. Good rigs available at all times in connection. Phone main 79.
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NTY
Thompson Street
Carney & SH
United Engineering Co Mechanical Engineers at P I Building
United Engineering Co of Seattle lists mechanical engineers and irrigation power and electric plant producers at 26 26 P I Building Seattle Washington.
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United Engineering CO
P.I
Seattle
Washington
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