Great Southern railroad contract awarded for Portage improvements
The Great Southern railroad project from Dalles to Drufer saw Nelson and associates awarded the contract for portage work at $115,623 exclusive of rolling stock. The award by the state board includes a $3,000 daily penalty clause, with May completion target and no second hand equipment, while Inland Empire supplies new gear. The project, funded by state moneys, aims to finish the line, with equipment by White Will Build Grade Only and Huy Equipment on hand.
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Amorce Plegeing Sere Uniden Threatened With Destruction
Chester Pennsylvania December 28 heart of town section menaced by attacker at 3 26. Ald summoned from Indiana Delaware. Men for Nan Patterson bond. Fairmont West Virginia December 28 P A one of the wealthiest men in state confirmed they and H J Brice and Howard Wild furnish Nan Patterson bond to 950 000. Swisher secretary of state aids this. Chadwick Ohio December 28 it is reported bond for Mrs Chadwick to 40 500 tomorrow.
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Army Officer Murderen Chattanooga Dee Murder Rumor
A garbled report claims an army officer, Captain Howard, was murdered near a park in Chattanooga. The text suggests a confrontation near a quarry and a bullet hole in the chest, but details are unclear and source text is fragmented.
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Howard Wich
Mige Park
Eight Foot Coal Vein Found in Bruneau Idaho
Reports from Bruneau Idaho describe a dramatic find of an eight foot coal vein at 600 feet depth near the Bruneau valley. The discovery, tested as a first-class bituminous coal, is viewed as a potential permanent coal body with sandstone and fire clay nearby. Details have been kept quiet to avoid public attention.
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Idaho
Artenon White
Brunesa
Masked robbers raid Chicago office and secure 42000
In Chicago a group of masked bandits robbed the Garten City Brewing Company office before daybreak. They forced the safe and secured 42000 plus a quantity of papers. two employees were discovered an hour later and released. Separate items note court-house construction progress and a mine reopening plan, with assorted local incidents.
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General Stoesee Injured in Fall at Port Arthur
Telegram from Port Arthur reports General Stoesee injured after a horse fall. General Kondrachenks killed and General Smirnoff wounded. Sevan topohan sunk in shallow water causing bowl and steering gear damage. Garrison cheerful, relief expected by March, provisions hold until February, navy stores about two months. Junks with napniles reached Port Arthur. food prices very high.
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le Maid
Panic in Goldfield as miners flee crowded camp
Reports from Goldfield Nev describe terrible conditions with investors and relatives besieging offices. Returning men confirm overcrowding and hardship. playwright Murphy arrives in San Francisco to tell a stark tale of suffering and pestilence. More miners may abandon Goldfield for winter homes.
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Baltic Fleet Rendezvous Uncertain Amid War Dispatches
London dispatches report uncertainty over where the Russian Baltic fleet under Admiral Rozestvensky and Volkersam will rendezvous to concentrate. Analysts suggest possible sites near the Archipelago, Mourlius dependency, Minleoy or other Indian Ocean points, about 2100 miles southwest of Aden. Japanese forces under Admiral Togo have begun moving toward Singapore to intercept Russians, with casualties cited and broader naval maneuvers described.
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Large Steamer Ashore Near Diamond Shoals
Norfolk, Va teletype reports a large steamer ashore eight miles off Diamond Shoals. The crew of 26 is aboard as high seas mount, with no sunken details given. Investigations by divers and naval authorities proceed amid stormy conditions.
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Portage Deficit Urged For Inland Empire Road Funding
Open River Association calls Inland Empire residents to subscribe to the portage deficit to guarantee funds for completing the road contract with White Nelson. Citizens in Umatilla County urged to deposit or pledge amounts, with committee members named to collect subscriptions.
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Ft Umatilla
Open River Association
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Inland Empire
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Athens
W. P. Temple
Horace Walker
M. M. Wyrick
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Leon Cohen
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Japan Army in Yet Another Coast Guard Action
reports from Tokyo and St Petersburg describe heavy casualties among Japanese forces near Port Arthur and ongoing naval actions as Admiral Togo blocks the southward foe. Other dispatches note Baltic reinforcement requests, plague deaths in the Urals, and cruiser movements around Hong Kong Amoy and Shanghai amid shifting Pacific squadron plans.
Hunters Seek Longer Protection Time for Game Under New Amendments
Peanetan Spartans Association members will push changes to game laws to extend hunting seasons for grouse quail and deer and set opening dates August 15 closing November 16. A Pendleton meeting will discuss amendments while lawmakers from Tmatitin county prepare to consider proposals. Moscow university law faced closure amid anti war protests.
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Onewon
Tmatitin
Old Offender Lawson Linked to Market Fraud Trial
Long-ago indictment surfaces as grand jury reviews criminal information alleging Lawson and associates circulated false statements to sway stock and debt prices. Case ties to Lawson Consolidated in Boston with links to Guadalajara Mexico and a January 1880 market manipulation plan. Weather notes and Mexico hotel trips also appear in the scattered report.
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Mexico
New York
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I Whiette
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Boston
Tie Letock
Leweoy
Martie Ty
Delancey Nicoll
Dietriel
Land Office Moves to New Annex Quarters
La Grande reports the land office has relocated from the Baad crane building to the newly completed Foley annex. The old building lacked a vault, while the annex provides a capacious vault and enhanced quarters for the office, now in the most convenient building after over three years at the prior site.
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Cow Foley
Clement
Morroco Invasion Reported to Fail, U.S. Consul Says
Washington dispatch dated December 28 reports the French invasion of Morocco failed. The U S consul at Tangier says the consul in personal danger and has advised informing American residents without delay.
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Morrooe
Tannter
Washington contract for lumber from Puget Sound awarded
Wanhington December 11 The Panadia canal formminstion awarded the contrart for or6 7 feut of lumber delivered an Ue Isttomne of Mena to J J Hoare & A Ch of San Francisco The price was MOR TOT 20 The entire supply ell come from Puget Sound
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Panadia Canal
Mena
J. J. Hoare &A Ch
San Francisco
Puget Sound
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