Western miners seek 1 million by member assessment
The Western Federation of Miners plans to raise 1,000,000 by assessments on members to start a cooperative mining venture. The Chaney incident details a fatal log accident on Indian Creek, Lane County with James Bay killed when a log rolled over him. A land office reform proposal aims to abolish receiverships in 107 local offices saving about 250,000 yearly. A Colorado representative introduces a 10 per immigrant head tax to fund immigration regulation. Saratoga Racing keeps the Great Republic stake at 50,000, rising to 16,000 added for 1906. A Southern Railway passenger train wreck near Curls Alabama injures all aboard due to spreading rails. Taxes and governance issues draw attention in Sumpter Oregon and Moscow Idaho fraud case. An Indiana reservation debate faces strong local opposition. A testimonial praises Electric Bitters for chronic stomach and liver relief.
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Western Federation of Miners
James Bay
Indian Creek
Lane County
General Land Office
Representative Bonynge
Colorado
United States
Saratoga Racing Association
Great Republic
Southern Railway
Curls
Ala
Northwest News Highlights and Local Incidents
Reports allege 8 A. Peter and Horace McKinley forged certificates tied to the Oregon land board. Franklin and Adams counties boast strong fall goose and duck hunts. Clare Waldrip, a Lewiman native, died in Tacoma freight yards while performing dangerous train stunts. State Dairymen’s Association convenes December 22–23 in Forest Grove with Grange and Farm Bureau hospitality. A Portland post house confinement case ends in damages claim. More than 400 sheepmen in Boise protest compulsory fall dipping and seek a 36 hour shipper discretion. M. A. Cornwall, aged 4 years, is mentioned in incomplete context.
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A. Peter
Horace McKinley
Oregon Land Board
Franklin
Adams
Little Lakes
Clare Waldrip
Lewiman
Maho
Tacoma
State Dairymen's Association
Forest Grove
Grange
Generous Promotion for Schilling's Best by Grocer
A grocer offers Schilling's Best with a moneyback guarantee, stressing that generosity benefits both buyer and seller and costs nothing to the grocer or customers.
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Schilling
Ghosts Coming to Frazer With Ibsen's Master Work
Henrik Ibsen hailed as greatest living dramatist, with Ghosts billed as his master work. Mia Fisk and Harry Mestayer, under Oliver Morosco, tour the country in the psychological drama. Performance set for Saturday night December 16 at the Frazer. Also ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by Tallman & Co.
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Henrik Ibsen
Theen
America
Mia. Fisk
Harry Mestayer
Oliver Morosco
Ibsen
Tallman & Co
Salem Welcomes Electric Willamette Valley Line
Salem heralds a new era as Willamette Valley Traction starts construction on an electric line from Salem to Cheminea with service planned to reach Woodburn by spring and Portland by 1907. The project promises rapid urban growth and transformed status from country town to metropolitan center.
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Willamette Valley Traction Company
Woodburn
Portland
Salem
Ines
California Prone Wafers Cure Liver Diseases
California Prone Wafers claim to cure liver diseases and stomach troubles with gentle action. They are said to strengthen the bowels and stimulate healthy function. Tallman & Co. are listed at 623 Main street Pendleton Oregon with 100 wafers priced at 25 cents.
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Tallman & Co
Main Street
Pendleton
Ore
Fortunes Made by Western Sheepmen in Idaho Sales
Profits from Idaho and Oregon sheep trades surge as cattle and grain markets rise. Buyers paid 2.00 to 2.40 per head in Idaho, snapping up stock at 4.00 later. Speculators claim much of the year’s gains, while growers brace for the outlook. Frank Oxman predicts continued profit for growers, with speculation fading. Notes on stock movements in Oregon and Idaho, and marketing strategy amid brisk demand. Also an Excelsior Council meeting notice with time and venue.
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Idaho
Saga
Breeders’ Gazette
Frank Oxman
Oxman
United States
Oregon
Baby left at St Marys hospital in Spokane
A few hour old baby boy was abandoned at St Marys Hospital around midnight Sunday. He was wrapped in blankets inside a valise and left at the door after the bearer rang vigorously to attract attention. Nurses will care for him. adoption is sought but none yet offered. Spokane theater supervisor M A Watkins to curb child work in theaters.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Walla Walla Union
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