Rail fuel crisis as O R and N seizes coal for mail trains
Spokane reports show the O R and N railroad confiscated several cars of coal consigned to Spokane fuel firms to run the United States mail trains. With bunkers empty, every freight train out of Spokane was canceled, and the railroad warns it may fail to send trains today unless fuel supplies are restored. The move strains private coal firms and threatens thousands in losses while officials push for immediate relief.
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Spokane
O. R. & N. Railroad
Great Corporation
Corbin Road
Harriman Company
Consumers’ Coal Company
E. F. Waggoner
Union Fuel & Ice Company
Corbin Road 8
Inland Empire
Senator Smith Anti Trust Law Provisions Summarized
The bill establishes penalties for grain dealers and corporations violating the act, including a misdemeanor with fines up to 1000 dollars and up to six months in county jail, plus damages to injured parties. Witness testimony cannot be used to incriminate the witness in criminal trials, and district attorneys must diligently prosecute violators. Failure to perform duties incurs fines, potential imprisonment, and forfeiture of office. sheriffs and police must report violations with similar penalties.
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Shail
Joe Parr Arrested for Reservation Shooting
Joe Parr, labeled a bad man, was arrested on the streets this fore noon by U S deputy marshal Glenn Bushee and jailed. He had fled after a drunken quarrel with his cousin in spring 1905 on the reservation, wounded the relative, and hid out until his capture. Parr has a long troubled record and is regarded as a violent figure.
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Nestle
Joe Parr
Tadlan
Glenn Bushee
United States
Parr
the Parr
Nfo
Thorwich
Bushee
Ant
Wolman
Assessors Converge in Portland for Tax Discussion
The assessor's association of Oregon meets in Portland and will hear a paper on taxation by County Assessor C. P. Strain this afternoon. The state tax commission report is being reviewed page by page, with likely recommendations to the next legislative session.
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Assessor's Association of
Oregon
Portland
C. P. Strain
State Tax Commission
Davey Forces Faithful for Speaker Amid Conference
At a Portland conference last night Davey supporters remained loyal after his disappearance last week. The outcome hinges on new tactics by the opposition, with plans suggesting Davey may win the speaker's position. Also noted is a move involving G W Hewitt who sold his drug business and departed for Umatilla County with his brother, leaving behind an honest reputation.
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Davey
Portland
Howe
Umaltilla County
G. W. Hewitt
Kir
Iloe
HH. Law
Umatilla County
Santa Clara
North Powder News
Court at Milton Opens Water Case Session Today
The Milton court begins hearings on water cases this morning with Jude Fl and Pendicton attorneys traveling to Milton. The session will continue through Saturday afternoon as proceedings tilt toward final arguments.
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Jude
Bean Cod
Pendicton
Termony
Meeting Postponed and Tax Vote in Union County
The Thursday Afternoon club meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to Saturday afternoon at Mrs M J Laine's home in Cove Union County. The district voted a small school tax to cover current expenses for the coming year and to reduce debt.
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Mre. M. J. Laine
Cove
Union County
Death of Thaloo Cayuse Chief Ends A Lineage
Thaloo or Skaloo, heir to Cayuse leadership and first locally baptized Indian child, died at his reservation home. Born to Tau-l-tau, the peaceful Cayuse chief who aided early Catholic missions, Thaloo remained a figure of regional history as leadership passed through relatives before ending with his death.
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Tau-l-tau
Wi-at-im-ini
Skaloo
Tholoo
Thaloa
Wkewlse
Wl-at-im-ini
Edief
Thaled
Baker & Folsom
Thuri
Jamestown magazine to publish Oregon number for exposition
The Jamestown magazine, official organ of the Jamestown exposition, prepares a special Oregon issue to showcase westward opportunities for homeseekers and investors. Commercial groups across Oregon back the venture, aiming to reach settlers and stakeholders through a nationwide release and inquiries.
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Oregon
Magazin
Jamestown Magazine
West
United States
Indian Veterans Seek Pensions for Old Fighters
Washington veterans of Indian wars plan a push during the legislature's first week to seek pensions. Andrew J. Laws, identified as firing the first shot in the Indian wars, plans to attend from Clarke County.
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Washington
Andrew J. Laws
Clarke County
Veterans of Indian Wars Aim to Form Oregon Association
Mr Laws plans a gathering to organize a veterans group similar to one in another state and urge the legislature to grant pensions. He estimates about 200 Indian War veterans in Oregon have not been properly recognized and suspects weak organization kept pensions from being approved.
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Oregon
Laws
Supreme Court ruling trims railroad right of way
The Illinois Supreme Court, citing a federal ruling, voids part of the Northern Pacific right of way through towns and cities. The decision cuts about 200 feet from a previously 400 foot grant, complicating sale prospects and foreshadowing federal validation of prior acts.
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Minols Court
Supreme Court
Chicago
Federal Supreme Court
Congress
State Supreme Court
Railroads face adverse possession claimlimits on rights of way
A court ruling expands a law affecting railroad deeds to admit adverse possession arguments against railroads. The decision could deprive railways of 100 feet on each side of their right of way, threatening property worth millions in Tacoma and Spokane.
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Enyn
Tacoma
Spokane
Tunnels on new road near Memaloose island exceed railroad tunnels
The Dalles Chronicle reports that a stretch of just over one mile of road, two miles below Lyle, contains four tunnels ranging 500 to 1200 feet and totaling about 3000 feet. The line costs about 8300,000 with no track laying included.
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Memaloose Island
United States
Lyle
Dalles Chronicle
Marriage License Tone Seemingly Odd In Local Notice
A marriage between Neens Las Ge and Da Davie and Jewie Hanne, both of the county, is recorded in a terse local notice. Meanwhile Perry D. Tull, a Spokane merchant, is noted for his wife’s death after swallowing carbolic acid by mistake for medicine.
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da Davie
Jewie Hanne
Perry D. Tull
Spokane
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