Harney County Stockman Calls for Portland Road Push
William Hanley of Harney County urges Oregon leaders to invest in transportation to central counties. He argues Portland loses trade to San Francisco and that new Eastern capital roads from Nyssa toward Yale, Burns, and Ontario threaten Portland’s markets. Hanley says rail lines favor California and the Lewis and Clark exposition is insufficient remedy.
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Harney County
Oregon
San Francisco
Portland
William Hanley
Hanley
Oregon Daily Journal
Enterprise
Take
Klamath Counties
California
Reno
Lakeview
Nyssa
Malheur County
Yale
Burns
Prineville
Ontario
Portland Eyes Interloy Oregon Trade Expansion
The passage discusses anticipated immigration via a fair and a large portion settling in the country. It highlights the need for the state to patronize urban areas and suggests Portland should focus on handling the Interloy Oregon trade.
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Portland
Oregon
New Locomotives Coming for O R and N Mountain Division
Six Vandam compound freight engines built by Baldwin in Philadelphia are expected to arrive at La Grande this month for use on the O R and N mountain division in 1901. Previously six similar engines were used between La Grande and Umatilla, with transfers to Starbuck and The Dalles. The engines feature four pairs of drivers, four cylinders, Pine electric head light, large water tank, and 12 tons coal capacity. From Pendleton to North Fork they will haul 1000 tons, and 1000 tons again from North Fork to Kamela with a helper.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philfadelphia
la Grande
Umatilla
Starbuck
Dalles
Blue Mountains
New York
Pendleton
North Fork
Kaméla
Daphne Circle Entertains at Social Session
Daphne Ciele No 2 Women of Woodcraft hosted a social session after the regular meeting. Several new members were initiated. The exhibition drill led by Mrs Martha Greulich was a success. Guards showed discipline and enthusiasm. A social and whist party is planned for Wednesday February 18 at the bell with prizes and light refreshments.
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Daphne Ciele
Evarda
Daphne Circle
Martha Greulich
Thie Circle
Weather signal flags arrive for Pendleton school
Public School building to display wig wag weather signals from the United States government to warn of approaching storms. J. Slater of the high school will supervise the service, and charts describing flag meanings are available from Mr. Slater.
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Pendleton
United States
The
East Oregonian
J. Slater
Slater
Sale of Land to Pierce Family near Athena and Freewater
Frank G. Steen sells to J. H. Pierce J. M. Pierce and C. M. Pierce for 9000 dollars the northeast quarter of the east half of the northwest quarter of section 95 town 5 range 36 excluding W and C railway right of way and land reserved for a school site in district 20. The property lies six miles northeast of Athena and six miles south of Freewater.
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Frank G. Steen
J. H. Pierce
J. M. Pierce
C. M. Pierce
W. & C. R. Railway Company
Athena
Freewater
Released on Bail for Horse Stealing Accessory Charge
Dick Briechhols, held in the county jail on an accessory to the stealing of horses charge, was released on bail yesterday to await trial in the circuit court. He is supported by highly respected and well to do county relatives.
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Dick Briechhols
Local Farmers Visit En Route to Prosser and Wallula
La Grande residents J. E. Reynolds and J. H. Russell, among the city's largest farmers, are in town for a brief business stop before traveling to Prosser, Washington, tonight and then to Wallula via the W. C. R. K. line at seven o'clock.
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la Grande
J. EB. Reynolds
J. H. Russell
Prosser
Wash
Wallula
Personal mentions from Pendleton and Salem leaders
Al Voge of Pilot Rock visits the city. Clinton Stureil and Miss Anna Drake travel to Ontario. KR. BK Porter went to La Grande for land office business. J. Tt. Glesey of Pendleton visits relatives in the city. H. C. Craig of Pendleton leaves for Tulsa to see his mother. John McCourt of Pendleton visits Salem area. Mark Scott, ex La Grande Journal editor, now in Prosser real estate. W. Casey of the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul reports heavy immigration ahead. James McCabe and S. D. Calderhead from W. & C. R. in town, en route to Walla Walla after St. George stay.
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al Voge
Pilot Rock
Clinton Stureil
Ontario
Anna Drake
BK Porter
la Grande
Bnainese
J. Tt. Glesey
Pendleton
Salem Statesman
H. C. Craig
Tulsa
Indian Territory
John McCourt
Salem
Mark Scott
la Grande Journal
Joan
Dow
Prosser
Wash
Little Walla Walla Irrigation Co Files Water Right
The Little Walla Walla River Irrigation Company files for 6000 miners inches of water to be diverted from the Little Walla Walla. President Jonathan Talbert and secretary O K Goodman announce the appropriation as the main ditch is dug. The ditch will be 25 feet wide and four feet deep, leaving the river about 300 feet southwest at the northeast corner of section 12 township 3 range 35 near Freewater.
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Freewater
Farm equipment haul nets four horsepower engine at Cooley place
A. B. Cooley hauled a four horse power gasoline engine with tank and railroad pump to his Cold Springs farm twelve miles from town for irrigation and stock uses. The all purpose outfit can power grinding and other tasks. It was purchased from Umatilla Implement Company.
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A. B. Cooley
Cold Springs
Umatilla Implement Company
Oregon's Apple Record in 12th Census Findings
The 12th census reports 201,794,442 United States apple trees as of June 1, 19). The fall yield was 175,397,600 bushels, about one per tree. Oregon trails, ranking 26th among states. New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio lead in production, with Washington 26th and Idaho 36th.
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United States
Oregon
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Washington
Idaho
Eastern Union County seeks annexation to Baker County
Citizens in eastern Union County petition to join Baker County as La Grande faces loss of county seat. Settlements Park Telecoret North Powder Medien Springs and Clover Creek plan to petition the legislature for county division to shift trade and tighten Union County’s bounds toward Baker City.
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Union County
Baker County
la Grande
Park
Telecoret
North Powder
Medien Springs
Clover Creek
Union
Baker City
Grande
Lay Grande
Union Town laborers organize across trades in Walla Walla
Walla Walla's laboring town shows rising union activity after seven months of organizing. Clerks in about 150 gather at Labor Union hall on East Main to discuss forming the Clerks Protection Association, with Trades Council support but not directing. Unions already formed include printers, clearmakers, barbers, carpenters and joiners, painters, decorators, paper hangers, plasterers, plumbers, bakers, blacksmiths, and horse shoers. Harnessmakers and tailors are considering unions.
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Walla Walla
Labor Union Hall
East Main Street
Howard Building
Clerks' Protective Association
Trades Council
Lince
Labor Organization
Heppner Shooting Tour Opens February 22 with 17 Events
The two day shooting tournament begins February 22 offering 17 events on the regular program. Attendees from this place include HH, J. Stillman, F. W. Waite, J. M. Spence, WN. Matlock, 8. R. Thompson, 0. B. Boettcher, D. C. Clark, A. D. Stillman, Thomas Boylen, T. W. Ayres, C. J. Ferguson and J. R. Means, with possible additional attendees. Land Transfer records show Lee Baker sold to Ferdinand Waltemathe for 1500 dollars, fractional parts of lots 10 11 12 and 15 in fractional block 6 of the Reservation addition, plus other parts of the same block, totaling 17 acres of land near the O. R. & N. right of way on the city’s eastern edge.
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Heppner
J. Stillman
F. W. Waite
J. M. Spence
WN. Matlock
R. Thompson
B. Boettcher
D. C. Clark
A. D. Stillman
Thomas Boylen
T. W. Ayres
C. J. Ferguson
J. R. Means
Lee Baker
Ferdinand Waltemathe
Camas
Pendleton
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY TAKING PEXETTON BROMO QUININE
Medical advertisement claims a rapid cold cure using Pexetton Bromo Quinine tablets. It promotes a single day relief and notes the product on every box with bold claims.
Motorman Inspires Opera Scholarship Revelations
Motorman Lome Macadam persuaded William T. Stewart to let him inside a Ninth Avenue car building a case for a fine basso voice. Stewart opened the door and Macadam earned a scholarship to an opera school after a successful audition singing The Resurrection. He will continue working as a motorman while training, despite a secret marriage and family wealth background noted by the New York Times.
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Lome Macadam
William T. Stewart
Stewart
Ninth Avenue
Maecadam
Macadam
New York Times
Why the Preacher Failed
In the exchange the Rev. Mr. Goodley is described as a failure at his church. The remark notes the goal was to align the congregation with his ideas rather than adjust his ideas to the congregation, signaling discord over leadership philosophy.
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Mr. Goodley
Widow on trial for double murder in Winterset
Mrs Margaret Hossack 60 plus stands trial in Winterset Iowa for a second time over the alleged murder of her husband. The case centers on a quarrel about the estate and claims she hacked his head with an ax while he slept.
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Margaret Hossack
Winterset
Iowa
Socialist Takes Exceptions to Editorial on Socialism
W C Burgess of Pendleton Oregon replies to a March 10 editorial, insulting the author and defending socialism. He invites honest debate and criticizes the piece as unclear, calling for serious discussion of cooperation and socialist principles.
Locomotive derailed by sand drift near Ainsworth Bridge
A Washington and Columbia River Railroad engine derailed head on by a sand drift across the track at Ainsworth near the Snake River bridge. The wreck halted service. workers soon restored the engine and service resumed later, with expectations of a train at 6 pm. No injuries reported.
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Washington & Columbia River
Ainsworth Bridge
Walla Walla
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
Ainsworth
Snake River Bridge
Notice to debtors by B F Beck
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me will please eat and settle as I need money. B F Beck.
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B. F. Beck
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Bluff
Tom Swearenger
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Onangee
Deak Zor Pot
Hayden
Court Street
Efarnh
W. Casey
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mr. Casey
James McCabe
W. & C. R. Railway
S. DB. Calderhead
St. George
Little Walla Walla CO
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Motorman
Patent Colt
Vici Kid
Fime
Thompson Street
Ore
Mars
Gresley
Bellamy
W. C. Burgess
Sociallat
Venezuela
Owl Tea House
Sugar $Iity
E. T. Wad
ST. Joe Store
Lyons Mercantile Company
Fron
Endleton
Arend
Main and Webb
Strel
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mils
W. S. Byers
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