Portland Portside Car Shortage Hits Freight Terminals
More than 1100 cars of merchandise sit in Portland yards awaiting unloading along Northern Pacific tracks and allied Harriman lines. Car shortages trigger delays as consignors refuse to move goods promptly, while demurrage charges deter immediate release. Terminal blocks worsen rail congestion amid a busy Christmas trade and flood recovery.
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Oregonsia
Portland
Northern Pacific
Goble
Allied Harriman Lines
Northern Pacific Terminal Company
Jobbere
Kelly
Itme
Elow
Cire
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Seattle Population Push Aims 500000 by 1910
The Seattle News urges a population goal of 500000 for the 1910 census, contrasting with Walla Walla’s 60000 and noting the city’s rapid growth since 1886.railroad expansions by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Union Pacific promise arrival within 14 months, boosting migration and investment as Alaska Yukon Pacific Fair advertising draws visitors. Seattle’s prosperous business, skilled workmen, and attraction for home seekers spur calls to unite behind the target.
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Walla Walla
Seattle
Seattle News
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Uniion Pacific
Sho
Conspiracy Hinted Over Coal Shortage In Washington
Observers question a fuel supply conspiracy as railroads and coal firms allegedly withhold coal from Kittitas County. A resident visited rail hubs and Pierce County mines, finding car shortages and refusals to supply coal even at higher prices. Federal investigation may follow.
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Seattle News
Kittitas County
Washington
Ode
Prelile
Pierce County
the Atato
A Western Wonder at Bowie and a 90 to 180 Pound Turnaround
W L Hill explains his recovery from consumption after a severe cough and doctors giving up. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, claiming weight more than doubled to over 180 pounds after 12 bottles. Tallman Co offers trial bottles and guarantees. A fire in South Bend Washington destroyed a dry kiln, with 40000 feet of lumber and logs valued around 6000 dollars and insurance at 4000 dollars.
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Bowie
Texans
W. L. Hill
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
South Bend
Washville
Flax Mill Plan For Salem To Revive Oregon Linen Industry
Salem flax mill advocate Bosse announces a third attempt to establish a new linen mill in Salem or Willamette Valley within 18 months funded by Morel & Verbeke of Ghent. A plant of at least one ton daily fiber capacity would cost 157000 dollars, with 80000 more doubling capacity, and daily operating costs around 356 dollars yielding net profit of 125 dollars per day. The venture aims to produce 7500 yards of course fabric and 2500 yards of crash.
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Eugene Bosse
Salem
Salem Journal
Willamette Valley
Morel & Verbeke
Ghent
Belgium
Speoinl
George Verbeke
Euceess
Bosse
Christmas Sale by First M. E. Church Fixtures
The judice of the first M. E. church will hold a Christmas sale in a room recently vacated in the Savings Bank building on Friday and Saturday December 14 and 16. A luncheon will be served with the sale. The Catholic fair at Baker City netted $1400 for the new cathedral.
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Moorhouse & Hamilton
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Baker City
Heroic teachers of Grant county ride to institutes
Grant County teachers endure grueling journeys to teachers institutes. Miss Andrus and others travel 50 to 100 miles by stage, horseback, or on foot in all weathers, facing delays and hazards. Goldie Van Bibber’s ride from Long Creek to John Day showcases true grit, with nights in storm, a broken horse, and a long trek to complete the journey. Will Miller follows a similar path, hitching rides and walking between towns to reach the institute in Canyon City, illustrating the unseen sacrifices of rural educators.
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Grant County News
East Oregonian
Retta Andrus
Dale
Pendleton
Grant County
Andrus
Dom Paul
Mies Goldie VanBibber
Prairie City
Long Creek
John Day
U. S
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Tearing Down Fences in Wyoming By Federal Force
Deputy U S Marshal Joe Lefors and armed deputies left Cheyenne for Bear Creek to tear down fences on A W Bristol’s holding covering about 14000 acres of public land. Bristol ignored a court injunction after a federal suit and fled to Omaha, marking a new epoch in enforcing land laws in Wyoming. Sixty notices were issued to ranchers to remove illegal enclosures.
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Wyoming
United States
Joe, Lefors
Cheyenne
Bear Creek
A. W. Bristol
Cheyenne Tribune
W. K. Pugh
United States Land Office
Bristol
Little Pear
Middle Creeks
J. A. Riner
Omaha
Fence removals in Laramie County prompt delay in enforcement
The report notes a count of stock men in Laramie County still under fence orders with about a month left to comply. It remains uncertain whether fence removals will accelerate. The Granite Gem notes unusually light snowfall around the Ophir mines for the season.
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Laramie
Ophir
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