Pendleton urged to start water system expansion now
Pendleton should begin securing a permanent water supply from the upper Umatilla river at once. Dr. W G Cole and former water superintendent J T Brown warn that two to three years of planning, federal action to cross the Umatilla Indian reservation, and charter amendments may be needed before any supply reaches the mains. The city’s growth and dry-season needs push for early steps.
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Congress
Umatilla
W. G. Cole
Elity
East Oregonian
Pendleton
Umatilln
J. T. Brown
Cole
Potato Output Figures for Nebraska Post Season
Lincoln Neb Jan 4 according to latest figures 5 984 221 bushels of fried potatoes were produced in Nebraska during the post season giving an average yield of TH 64 bushels
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
State potato crop hit by severe blight across the state
A severe blight has damaged the potato crop in nearly all regions, yielding a crop significantly below average. The loss reduces overall output with an estimated total value of 2,393,640 dollars despite the drop in production.
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Acre
Sheep Market Dull In Chicago Trade This Week
The Chicago Livestock World reports a subdued sheep market with little activity and uneven quality. Fleeces were wet depressing prices, killers chased good lots, and demand favored fat lambs late in the week. Native lambs sold around 7.95 to 7.45, with several lots held. similar trends for ewes and yearlings showed uneven support and prices near 5.60 to 6.00 for wethers depending on quality.
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Chicago Livestock World
Man Declares Hunger Strike to Avoid Prison
A Seattle News report notes Mr. 1. For reef has refused prison fare for days and is confined in the county jail. Doctors describe his condition as critical as he steadfastly refuses to serve a five year sentence for criminal assault, threatening to starve himself if required to go to the penitentiary.
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Forreef
Seattle News
Dry Farming Congress Convenes in Denver 1907
The Trans-Missouri Dry Farming congress will hold its first general convention at Denver January 24 25 1907 for those interested in reclaiming semi arid lands. Governor Chamberlain has received a request from Governor Jene F McDonald of Colorado to appoint delegates who will attend the convention.
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Dry Farming Congress
Trans-Missouri
Denver
Col
Jaanuary
Chamberlain
Jene F. McDonald
Colorado
Harry Coxto Dead in Idaho From Toe Scratch Poisoning
Harry Coxto, 40, of Nampa Idaho, died from blood poisoning traced to a toe scratch caused by a projecting shoe notch. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Harry Coxto
Nampa
Idaho
New York Letter On crime and a grand banquet of chemicals
In New York a Sicilian Vinicenzo Foto is seized with a marked bill and a watchful gun after payments to Giovanni Valenti tied to a pool hall. Police fear more danger as Valenti and partners threaten reprisals. A dinner hosted by Dr Hiram Maxim features explosive themed dishes and a risky toast. A separate case concerns Mrs Trautman, accused of robbery, whose detention exposed police to questions about due process and bias. Eugene ad campaign lauds Pendleton paving as a booster for urban growth and investment.
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New York
Vinicenzo Foto
Giovanni Valenti
Patton
Tiempedi Street
War Bien
Jas
Washington Arex
Pete
Valenti
Hiram Maxim
General Booth May Visit America Headline
London January 4 General Booth leader of the Salvation Army spoke at Exeter Hall today announcing plans that may take him to America. He addressed a large crowd outlining aims and possible travel for relief and organization work abroad.
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General Booth
America
London
Exeter Hall
Salvation Army plans to send over 30000 emigrants to Canada
The Salvation Army said it would send upwards of 30,000 emigrants to Canada during the coming year. He is planning to visit the Dominion early next year and would also travel to portions of the eastern and middle United States if the trip proceeds.
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Salvation Army
Canada
United States
Refrigerator Car Service Inaugurated by O R N Company
The O R N company will start a weekly refrigerator car service from Portland. Cars leave every Tuesday to handle perishable goods for all points east of Umatilla. A similar service will operate on the Washington division, per the East Oregonian.
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0. R. & N. Company
Portland
Umatilla
Washington
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