Missing Walla Walla Rancher Harmon Sparks Reward
H H Harmon a rancher near the State Line has vanished after visiting Walla Walla on a Friday last week. He was last seen at the Standard dairy and has not appeared since. Police and friends report no motive or clue. a reward of 1000 dollars is offered for his return or proof of life.
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Harmon
Standard Dairy
Frank A. Marrett
Barrett
Keath
Reath
John Albert
Michigan
Roath Hue
Forest Castle Founders After Harbor Sinking
Feb 13 report from Borest Finneh states the British steamer Forest Castle founder ed off the harbor with nine crew drowned.
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Borest
Finneh
Forest Castle
Local Fraternal Leader Dr Merkel Dies at Home
Kansas City reports the death of Dr Horace E. Merkel who helped found the Fraternal Order of Haglie at Seattle a dozen years ago and was also an organizer of the Eagles of the Toasted States.
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Kansas City
Horace BE. Merkel
Order of Haglie
Seatile
Fire kills six firefighters in Milwaukee blaze
Six firemen were killed and ten injured today as a fire destroyed the John Manville & Co. building in Milwaukee. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 175000 dollars.
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Milwauker
Win
Feb
John Manville & Co
Local couple wed in store window ceremony in Tampa
Mise Beesle M. Phil lips and Victor A. Gustafson were married in a Tampa window display at 7 18 PM. An 18 member band played a concert before the ceremony. The furniture firm presented furnishings for every room of their new home.
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Tampa
Flu
Mise Beesle M. Phillips
Victor A. Gustafson
Tampa Morning Tribune
Maxim Gorky Arrest Warrant Issued in Russia
At Petersburg on February 13 a warrant was issued for the arrest of Maxim Gorky the celebrated writer and leader of the revolutionary movement in Russia. It is believed to stem from his political agitation.
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Petersburg
Maxim Gorky
Oregon Sheep Rank High in National Wool Report
Dr. 8 M McClure heads the Northwest animal industry and announces the National Association of Woolen Manufacturers report. Oregon has two million sheep and ranks second in wool weight per fleece, with eight and a quarter pounds per sheep. Washington leads in fine wool with eight and a half pounds. The U S average is seven and a tenth pounds, down one per cent from the previous year.
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8. M. McClure
Northwest
National Association of Woolen Manufacttors
Oregon
Washington
Union
United States
Captain Whelan's Body Found in Inlet
Vancouver BC February 13 The body of Captain Thomas Whelan was found in the waters of Burrard Inlet near the North Vancouver ferry slip. The drowning appears accidental as he was last seen alive Wednesday night speaking with several people at the ferry. His wife and son were in Olympia Washington. For years he commanded steamers on the Yukon and owned the roundhouse at Pelly River crossing on the overland route from Whitehorse to Dawson.
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Vancouver
Thomas Whelan
Burwird Inlet
North Vancouver Ferry
Hila
Olympia
Wash
Whelan
Yukon
Winters
Pelly River
White Horse
Dawson
Taft Teaves for Home in Cincinnati Train Tour
Taft and wife ride a special train returning home to Cincinnati from New Orleans on February 13. The stop unfolds with a festive sendoff as the presidential party departs, greeted by supporters and crowds.
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New Orleans
Tate and Wife Fest
Cinecinnati
Lumber tariff abolition sparks Canadian flood fears
Washington February 13. A congressional committee recommended abolishing the lumber tariff on all grades provoking a lobby from lumber groups nationwide. They warn free imports from Canada would flood markets, saying no industry has faced such a radical proposal, with Pinchot supporting a free or low tariff to conserve forests.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Congressional
Pinchot
Legislature Breaks Record in Oregon Adjourns for Anniversary
Salem Oregon February 11 Both houses set a record by working late Friday night and adjourned after attending Eugene admission day exercises as Oregon State celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of statehood. The senate killed labor bills and the Johnson road bill passed with little opposition, heading to the house with local salary measures vetoed or approved and slated to resume Monday for the last week of session.
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Salem
Ore
Eugene
State University
Oregon
Senate
Sinnot
Sullivan Heir Claims Chicago Land Worth 2.5 Million
In Chicago Feb 1 negotiators for a 20 million dollar Chicago and North Western passenger station uncovered land partly owned by Tim Sullivan missing since earlier. A claimed widow now says she will assert ownership of the property valued at 2.5 million, complicating the site purchase.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Tim" Sullivan
Sullivan
Lynn
Mass
Lyn
Liberia Crisis Deepens as British Ships Reach Monrovia
Washington reports grave Liberia concerns as a British warship lands marines at Monrovia and a Sierra Leone column of soldiers moves in to protect English residents. The state department seeks congressional funds to form a commission to assess potential U.S. action.
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Sierra Leone
Congress
Washington, D. C
Liberia
State Department
Republic
Monrovia
United States
Forty Girls Panic in Kansas City Laundry Fire
Forty young women employed in Morris & Co. packing plant laundry section narrowly escaped as fire roared through the second floor in Kansas City Kansas. They were at lunch on the third floor when smoke filled the lunch room. The blaze ruined the plant interior. the drill failed and panic ensued. One worker reportedly escaped, while others fled to safety.
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Kansas City
Morris & Co
Kan
Peter Hains Starving Himself in Jail
New York Pet 12 The jail at Long Island City is attempting to compel Peter Hains, slayer of William S Annis, to eat to prevent death. He has starved for days and is in extreme emaciation. A month ago he refused a bystander entry near him.
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New York
Pet
Long Island City
Peter Haing
William S. Annis
Labor leaders raise funds for Gompers case defense
Seattle February 13 organized labor here contributed a thousand dollars to defend the case against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison sentenced to prison for contempt of court at a meeting last night local labor leaders condemned the sentence and pledged support.
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Seattle
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Prisen
Condomnet Tie Senbonnes
Venezuelan Controversy Settled Agreement Signed
Special Commissioner Buchanan cabled Washington that the agreement settling American claims against Venezuela has been signed. Buchanan will depart for Washington on Tuesday to report.
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Washington, D. C
Buchanan
State Department
Washington
Conductor Captures Alleged Car Robbers After Train Stop
Three men Fred Smith Charles Martin and Albert Crawford were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakeley after a box car break in. Conductor Wyatt spotted them rummaging the car and recovered stolen merchandise. They waived examination pledging bonds of 260 each and await grand jury. One suspect claimed innocence, saying he borrowed tobacco from a partner. others supported this.
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Fred Smith
Charles Martin
Albert Crawford
No. 65
Joe Blakeley
la Grande
Bingham Springs
Wyatt
Caboore
Tohdose
Colephon
Asoon
Justice Parkes
Bandits Halt Train and Secure Booty Near Military Junction
In Denver Colorado on February 12 two masked men halted a Rio Grande mail train and robbed a small cone of mail worth a debate. Armed pursuers chased them in an automobile during the robbery. One robber fired bullets at passengers, injuring none.
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Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Judge Baldlander Preparing for Work
Seattle Feb 1 Judge Bollinger will resign as vice president and trustee of the Seattle exposition and withdraw from the law firm to take duties of secretary of the Interior in Taft's administration.
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Seattle
Bollinger
Seattle Exposition
Interior
Taft
Paolo Angela wrecked off Wolfe Island near Darien
Tark Is Hopeless Wreck Tarlen Ga Feb 12 The Tilhon bark Paolo Angela stranded after a long voyage from Genoa to Jacksonville is a hopeless wreck on Wolfe Island about 20 miles from Darien Captain Bornie and crew fought hard before a tug secured them.
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Tark
Tarlen
Paolo Angela
Genoa
Jacksonville
Wolfe Island
Darien
Bornie
Canadians Defeat Inverness Curling Team on Open Ice
Inverness England Feb 13 Canadian curlers defeated the Inverness team on open ice across nine rinks by a score of 105 to 0. The victory marks a dominant showing by the visiting team in this intercity contest.
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Cannadians
Inverness
England
New Oregon bills include judiciary, salaries, and water rights
In Salem on February 13, several introduced measures include B239 creating three circuit judge seats in the second district covering Lane Lincoln Douglas Coos and Curry counties. B240 assigns 90 percent of road tax from Forest Grove area to local cities. B241 repeals 1905 salary increase for Judge McTride. B242 raises Benton county clerk pay. B243 lifts Benton school superintendent pay. B244 governs sale of land when a spouse is insane and investment of proceeds. B245 limits Sunday drugstore hours to 1 am to 2 pm unless physician on call. B246 allows adjacent states water rights and bans stream pollution.
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Stitehouse
Salem
Ore
Chase
Lane
Lincoln
Douglas
Coos
Curry
Wood
Forest Grove
Cornelius
Hillsboro
Benaverton
McTride
Johnson
Benton County
Caldwell
Oregon
Polk farms sold for subdivision near Independence
Independence Oregon February 19 bevy large firms have traded hands recently buyers mainly from other regions. Farms are being subdivided into small acreages with plantings of fruit trees and other crops. Land sells for around 45 to 46 dollars per acre near town. notable recent sales include the William Cockle 200 acre parcel, the Rex 200 acre parcel, the Wella 100 acre tract, and the Ruf 300 acre tract on Soap Creek.
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Independence, Or
Bevara
William Cockle
Rex
Wella
Ruf
Soap Creek
Man believed dead returns home from voyage across seas
Everett Washington February 13. Wm C Wells worth long thought dead by his wife and daughter after vanishing from a ranch near Machias last September. He says he drank with four acquaintances then woke aboard the schooner Morande bound for the Australias. He made his way to San Francisco and then home to Everett.
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Everett
Wash
Machias
Wm. C. Wellsworth
San Francisco
Many Ranches Changing Hands in Local Area
Agents of H. L. Moody of Spokane are buying river bottom land for colonization as real estate values rise. Several ranches between this city and Nolin are secured, with options on many others. Notable purchases include the Hopper, Muttsar, Herman Halverson, and Smith Bros. holdings as land values jump. Nearby Nolin saw 80 acres sold to T. F. Lane, part of the old McKellan place, bought earlier by R. A. Dozier. Lane paid $7000 for land he previously held at $1200, and plans to start a mercantile business or farm elsewhere.
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H. L. Moody
Spokane
H. L Moody
Nolin
Hopper
Herman Halverson
Campbell
Smith Bros
W. Orchard Hayes
Klickitat County
Washington
T. F. Lane
McKellan Place
Snow and Rain Bring Ground Ready for Spring at Condon
Condon Oregon February 13 Farmers rejoice as two inches of snow fall compliments a heavy rain last night that turns to sleet and prepares the ground for spring planting.
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Condon, Ore
Wool shipments from Condon reach Boston in 1908 end
In Condon Oregon on February 11 1908 the last wool clip was shipped Wednesday. Two cars belonging to B B Barker were sent to Boston and reports indicate a good price was paid for the fiber.
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Condon
B. Barker
Boston
ONOW BRINGS JOY TO FARMERS IN COUNTY
Snowfall over the last 36 hours puts the soil in excellent condition to absorb moisture. A veteran wheat man says additional snow would greatly benefit northern areas, while January snow helped protect grain but largely melted above ground. Charles Hamilton reports wind damage in grit soil, with some spots likely needing re sowing, awaiting warm weather to reveal recovery.
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Charles Hamilton
Pendleton
Charlee Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Elk Starvation in Jackson Hole Spurs Wyoming Legislature Action
In Cheyenne Wyoming on February 3 members of the legislature were informed that around 20,000 elk are starving in Jackson Hole. Deep fresh snow with a crust is preventing grazing and elk are forced to raid hay stacks. Farmers guard haystacks around the clock as lawmakers plan feeding aid.
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Chevernlle
Wyo
Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Failures Meager At County Teachers Examination
At the county courthouse the examining board finished grading the recent teacher exams. Four of twenty candidates failed, three in arithmetic and one in history. Names of those passing are listed by grade. board members and Milton schools principal are noted. State papers will be reviewed later by the state board and results in several weeks.
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Court House
County Examining Board
Nellie Carr
Velma Wilkeson
Massie Mette
Minniy Baker
Barbara Hoch
J. M. Small
Lida Alhaugh
Minnie B Ghormley
Allee E. Campton
Beulah EB. Barker
Emma Bennett
Bessie Slaughter
Ruth E. Swantter Neil
Mary. Lansdale
Beasle Hammitt
Morsie, Welles
Blakeney
Young
Milton
State Examining Board
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Wien
Eagle
Mies
Fuemen
Deatil TN Wlaar
STIOW
Manim Gorky
Captain Whelan
Taft Teaves
Pia
Bern
Congressional Committee
Tuaiay
Wipow
Reagh Galol I
Malines
Commission
Ian
Peter Hains
Conductor
Baldlanger
POLK
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