Portage Road Bid Sparks Private and Public Debate
In Portland, seven bids for the portage road contract were opened, ranging from 165,000 to 247,000 dollars. The lowest bid by Robert Wakefield for 166,000 is considered for the full road and equipment, with several bids rejected for lack of required forfeits or higher-than-allowed amounts.
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Ant
Magen
Ft Wakefield
Right of Way
Harveys
Chamin
Open River Ion
Coury
Portage Road
Portland
Robert Field
Jon
N. J. Bingen
Depondt
Tate
Open Association
Jamepl Paquet
Nelson and White
Actobe Construction Co
Iy Basi
Ihlé
Dewire
Portage
Robert Wakefield
Jowert
Tenement Fire In New York Claims Several Fatalities
A tenement fire in New York on December 26 destroyed a next house on a street. Two women died in the blaze and another woman was badly injured. the blaze caused widespread damage. Fire officials cited an overturned lamp as the likely cause. The victims included residents identified as Mrs Allen, Mr Kelivy, and others unnamed.
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New York
Allée Kelivy
Third Alter marriage links to British ties in Washington
Washington December 26 reports the marriage of Daley Letter to Burl Suffolk Vale at the Leiter Mansion Dupont Circle. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Roland Colton Smith of St Johns Episcopal Church. The couple plans an early voyage to England after the wedding.
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Acros
Washington
Tophto
Burl Suffolk Vale
Dupont Circle
Earl
Englund
Wild man captured using decoy woman in buggy
In Lodi on December 24 a wild man described as rude to women along the northern county road was captured by constable Keeling of Acampo. The man, who gave the name Paw Arena, was lured into a buggy and seized after Keeling hid underneath.
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Conmmble
Lodi
Keeling
Acampo
Iowa Throttled by the Trusts, Stave of Prices Decline
Des Moines report alleges farm losses from artificial livestock price declines. 43 bank failures and 11 stockyard disruptions cited as outcomes of beef and packer control. References to government regulation and broader Midwestern impact. Also notes shipwreck and accidents in New York and Michigan with brief local injuries.
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Stave
Stork
Des Moines
Tawi
Beef Trust
Wwe Sven
Ate Statiotichans
Theadie
Weel
Oregon college debate over preservation amid 600 students
An Oregonian writer argues to defend and preserve the Oregon Age cultural college, noting its size and elite status in the state. Secretary Dundas comments on funding, suggesting no special levy but discussion of using existing lines to support the college.
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Oregonian
Alate
Oregon Age
Oregon
Uwdoclh
Dundas
Dubber
Divorce scandal ties Dodge to Morse case in Gotham
New York December 26 District Attorney Jerome urged discharge on his own recognizance for Charles F. Dodge amid a Morсe Morse divorce probe. Dodge’s likely confession could implicate seven prominent men. the case traces to a 1900 divorce annulment attempt and a later reopening tied to Morse’s telephone evidence. Meanwhile, reports from Port Arthur note heavy Japanese action with eight officers and 60 sailors killed in fleet destruction efforts.
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TD Detrict
Jerome
Dodge
Cass
New York
Thin City
Texas
Toek
Morse
Charles F. Dodge
Charles F. Morse
Cowting
Police
Dodge Wan
Charles L. Morse
Tin 1628
Marye
Beare
Coun
Clark
Lon Morce
Belo
Serra
Ruadon Port Arthur
States for Portland Fair Grow to Include Many Regions
Portland plans for the Lewis and Clark exposition expand to include exhibits from every state and many nations. Officials say space pressures may push state and commercial displays, with Nebraska and Wyoming still seeking pavilion space. Congress, press, and business groups watch developments as arrangements shift.
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Lewry and Clark Fair
St. Louis
Portland
Lewin and Clark Executive Committee
Dominion of Canada
Comte
Cuntia
Warloo
Nebraska
Kansas
Exposition
Yeaterday
Wyoming
Nebruka
Dan
Waltsburg Plans New Opera House Prospect
Waltsburg shows promise for a new opera house with Goode and Todd as leading builders. The project includes a 40 by 46 feet structure, a paneled lower floor with inclined seating and remmlation oper chair, a rear gallery with bencher seating, and is being advanced by contractor W. L. Jackson who visited Waltetung to discuss construction details.
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Waltsburg
Goode & Todd
W. L. Jackson
Thin City
Waltetung
Dayton Courier- Preset
Boise Ranch Purchase Sets Notable Real Estate Deal
Dr Theodore Kroeger and associates purchased the 110 acre Boise ranch owned by John H Shilling for 16000 The deal accompanies Dundee addition to South Boise area and described as one of the most beautiful trades of land in the region The Haselwood Creamery Co plans a large branch in Walla Walla with a store to follow
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Theodore Kroeger
The
Haselwood Creamery Co
Walla Walla
JAP EPADS SECTION FOREMAN CHARGED AFTER ALTERCATION
Yanto Japeareme emiyphogiet on an O. FR dN station east of Pene Hicton was arrested yesterday on charges of committing murder with a dangerous weapon during an altercation with Terre John Boland, foreman of the section. Boland alleges he was attacked with a knife during the dispute and returned to town to file the complaint. The injured man was taken to work but not seriously hurt and will resume duties in a few days. Work on the dredger has been suspended for the cold season and crews laid off. the plant will idle after the chilly weather ends, with a stock of nearly 1000 cords of wood on hand. John Day News
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Inter
John Boland
Boland
Wan Wirsek
Crewe
Ruli
John Day News
Annual School Tax Levy Tomorrow in Pendleton
The Pendleton annual tax meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at the county court. The school board estimates 16 mills are needed for the year’s expenses and bond indebtedness for new school facilities is a major factor. Interest on bonds will amount to about 560 per year. The board notes heavy expenses but seeks funds for new buildings now nearly ready for occupancy. Last year total tax for state, county, city and school was 14 mills. county tax not fixed yet, but total may rise from 190% levels.
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Pendleton
Counts Court
Participiete
Smith
Doant
Cone
Jeohoule
Extradition Papers Fail Over Chadwick Case
Albany reports Sheriff Barry failed to obtain extradition papers for Dr Chadwick from Europe. Judge Jover ruled the papers defective for lacking commitment and Chadwick not in New York state, prompting Barry to depart for New York to pursue voluntary return.
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Albany
Barry
Cleveland
Chadwick
Europe
Jover
New Yor
New York
Hutchinson's Action Upheld In Mange Case At Condou
Findings by Dr Hutchinson, inspector for the U S Department of Agriculture, were upheld after an inquiry into mange in cattle near Condou. Officials including Dr Hickox and Dr Tray reviewed warrants. some shipments had entered markets while others were culled or examined, with Reynolds demanding further veterinary review of the action.
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Hutchineon
United States Department of Aml
Wil Wider
Holt Cotthe
Condon
Hickon
Western Bureau
Frog Warrington
Mange
Aickox
Onegor
Onno
Con
Reynolds
Hutchinson
Highox
Bear
Drakey
Washington
Tray
Department of Animal Industry
Government irrigation plans eyed in Klamath project
Harry Holwate, legal adviser in the United States reclamation service, visits Portland to discuss irrigation plans for the Klamath River basin. He believes draining lakes will allow irrigation of substantial land with government financing, and notes his past service in Oregon and the Spanish-American War.
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Harry Holwate
Reclamation Cervine
Portland
Klamath
Kinmath
Althouse
Holgate
Gome
Oregon
Corvallia
Oregon Agricultural College
Ca. M
Academy 3 Now At Highest Tide In Oregon Then
The Pendleton academy reports record attendance with about 27 students in each department and over 80 at the Pendleton school, while an early spring campaign aims to extend oversight to every Eastern Oregon county with competent representatives. Principal Birakney leads an instructor corps as the new school year nears, and two Japanese students join for missionary work.
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Acthr
Oregon
Birakney
Abin
Premians
New Suntonia
Pendleton Acauller
Prominis
Ben Finknell
Prompec
Banter Oregon
Thie Pren Byttery
Trinelpal
Fon
Iuitendaname
Bemider Tye Joupanowe Pludente
Feeder markets near collapse amid grain and cattle shifts
A garbled report describes harsh conditions in northern Colorado and surrounding states as feeder cattle markets face supply issues and rising costs. It notes contractor failures, weather impacts, and early spring expectations with Colorado Idaho Wyoming trading shifts and strong demand in some regions.
Obsolete Chirbetinian Holiday Disrupted Industrial Routines
Obscure bureaucratic note describes a holiday impact ontraffic and work for several shops. Foremen were told to allow employees one day at home, halting normal production. Heavy traffic continued as motive power and engines awaited repair parts.
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la Grande
Mrestina
Pendleton
Huntington
Powers Asked to Intercede in Macedonia Crisis
December 1884 note from Bulgaria requests foreign powers to intervene to maintain peace in Macedonia. The circular asserts the need for international action and implies factions desire the powers to enforce peace, urging foreign interference.
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Torhay
Macedonia
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