Trains Begin 70 Move Amid Floods in Washington
Flood conditions ease as Great Northern and Northern Pacific resume service to Seattle and Walla Walla. Northern Pacific reports normal Eastern Washington service. Willamette River still volatile. First mail train in three days reaches Seattle. limited disruptions persist west of the Cascades.
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Walla Walla
Seattle
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Washington
Willamette River
Indica- Hoya Point
Spokane
Pendleton
Umatillis
Northern Pacific to resume delayed trains from east today
Tacomi Washington January 23 trains resume after four days of near landslides and floods. Northern Pacific announces belated trains will pass through from the east today. Grays Harbor line and Olympia service now back in operation with limited running.
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Tacomi
Wash
Northern Pacific
Grays Harbor
Olympia
Willamette River Recedes After Flood Peak Reached
Salem Oregon January 22 The Willamette River stands at 21.9 feet this morning, rising from 21.7 feet yesterday at 11 o clock. The water is now receding and danger appears over.
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Salem
Ore
Floods Raise Risks Along Willamette River Front
Albany Oregon and Wallace Massachusetts report severe river flooding. The Willamette River near Albany nears 24 feet as water fills basements and threatens further rapid rises. Rail service disrupted with washouts reported on the Great Northern near Wilson Creek and along the TR and N routes.
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Albany
Ore
Folly
Willimette Valley
Wallace
Walla Wille
la Crosse
Great Northern
Wilson Creek
Storm Breaks in South Ashlind Ore Weather Update
Winter storm eases in Ashlind Oregon after heavy six hour snowfall. Rail lines including Helow Dunsmuir route reported blocked as crews work to clear tracks and restore service. Local officials urge commuters to monitor tomorrow for travel advisories.
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Ashlind
Ore
Helow Dunsmuir i
First Siskyous passenger trains reach Grints Pass
Snow fell in the Rogue river valley as Utie trains resumed service over the Siskiyous. The first passenger and mail trains in 36 hours arrived at Grints Pass today amid cold, continuing snowfall in the area.
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Grints Pass
Ore
Siskyous
Utie
Rogue River Valley
Pleaded by Ancient Prize Fight Fake
Mau ree Evenburg former proprietor of the Kain Apartments in Beatle Washington is alleged to have been fleeced in an ancient prize fight scam. Police report shows losses around five thousand dollars with the hoax tied to events in Los Angeles last Friday.
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Mauree Evenburg
Kain
Eveninity
Los Angeles
Wool Warehouse Plan Perfected in Chicago
Boise Idaho Jan 22 President Gooding of the National Woolgrowers announces that next Monday in Chicago plans for a warehouse to store 25,000,000 pounds of wool will be perfected. Western growers will store next season's crop and demand higher prices.
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Boise
Idaho
Gooding
National Woolgrower Association
Chicago
Man Induced to Leave California to Seek Swindle Case
The man, now back in Los Angeles, contemplates pursuing swindlers after a decoy staged fake fight. He was lured by a person claiming the name W. H. Jackson to travel to Los Angeles where the alleged incident occurred.
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Burg
California
Los Angeles
W. H. Jackson
Thief Caught While Rifuing Mail Boxes in Seattle
Seattle January 72 Victor Newstrom 26 was caught in the act of stealing letters from a post office. Authorities believe he may be linked to earlier robberies involving large sums of money. He allegedly planned to open the general delivery window reach in with a long arm and take letters by the handful. Newstrom claims he was forced to steal to live.
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Seattle
Victor Newstrom
Newstrom
Double Tragedy by Hillsboro Ouster Ends in Self Elimination
Hillsboro Oregon January 22 Pursued by a posse Munro Huber who last night killed William Heltzel a farmer near Banks, committed suicide early this morning after a night of flight. Sheriff Hancock learned the plan by phone but Huber killed himself before officers reached the Thornburg farmhouse one mile from Hillsboro.
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William Heltzel
Possee
Hillsboro
Ore
Munro Huber
Wiliam Heltsel
Banks
Beltael
Hancock
Thornburg
Huber
Stuber
Miners Vote Defense Money at United Mine Workers Meet
Indianapolis January 22 The United Mine Workers voted 2400 for the defense fund of John Mitchell Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison sentenced for contempt by Justice Wright amid loud applause. Mitchell appeared as the measure passed and the crowd roared. An appeal to the U S Supreme Court seeks reversal of the ruling.
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John Mitchell
Hreversal
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Jotm Mitchell
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
Wright
Wes
Mitchell
Entharshem
United States Supreme Court
Scalp bounty fight fills Oregon legislative agenda
The eastern Trogon delegation pushes a scalp bounty bill offering one dollar and a half for coyotes and wolves, three dollars for wild cats and bobcats, and ten dollars for cougars. Claims must include the full skin and be filed within six months of killing, with killings after February. Also, a bill by Senator Hart to raise Circuit Judge Smith’s pay in Baker County passes the Senate, requiring a thousand dollar county contribution.
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Salem
Ore
Smith
Hart
Baker Coutty
Senate
Abraham
Newark seeks Elliott Archer on forged receipts case
Newark prosecutor Mott says requisition papers are being prepared to extradite Elliott Archer of Seattle charged with forging warehouse receipts totaling $70,000. Governor Mead refused a prior New Jersey request for Archer. Mott says papers will be sent to Mend for action.
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New York
Jun
Mott
Newark
N. J
Eliott Archer
Seattle
Mead
For
New Jersey
Archer
Navy ships to Puget Sound yard for repairs
The Navy Department announced that Pacific fleet vessels were assigned to the Puget Sound yard for repairs. The list includes cruisers Albany Boston Colorado New Orleans Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington Concord Princeton Rainbow Wheeling the collier supply ship and torpedo boats Goldsborough Rowan. Most will arrive after spring target practice at Magdalena Bay.
Foster parents clash at station over children in care
In New Orleans on January 12 a carload of seven children arrived from the New York Foundling Home. Scores of foster parents waited at the station to claim the little ones they had previously applied to adopt or foster, amid a tense scene surrounding the custody of the youngsters.
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New Keans
Jan
New Onlerne
New York
Oregon Apples Surprise Senate Cloak Rooms in Washington
Four boxes of Oregon apples were placed in the senate cloak rooms and four in the press gallery by Senator Bourne. The arrival drew attention as many observers realized such large apples grow in Oregon.
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Washington, D. C
Wan
Oregon
Senate
Bourne
Four Hundred Dollars Per Acre Farm Sale Recorded
About nine acres sold at four hundred dollars per acre. The deed shows Mrs. Kate and G. A. Cowl transferring to A. M. Glam and J. J. Frazer in the Walla Walla area with the stated price per acre and consideration.
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Walla Walla -Wal- Joy
Milton
Kate
G. A. Cowl
A. M. Glam
J. J. Frazer
Judge Redd Must Answer The Charges
Fairbanks Alaska Jan 22 Judge H Reid ordered to leave for Washington by January 36 to answer charges of malfeasance in office preferred against him
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Fairbanks
Alaska
H. & Reid
Washington
Fruit broker Lamia reports high Rome Beauty apple prices
New York fruit broker V. R. Lamia continues handling Washington box apples. Last week he offered Rome Beautys at up to 2.40 per box for choice quality and plain packing. He has word from his shipper that 6 to 10 more carloads will be forwarded as his judgment dictates.
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New York
V. R. Lamia
Washington
California Fruit Growers Sell 1623 Boxes for Earthquake Relief
The California Fruit Growers' exchange sold 1 623 boxes of Jemons in various auction markets nationwide to aid Sicilian quake victims. Total proceeds reached 13 980 dollars with no charges deducted, all funds turned over to relief.
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New York
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
City Without Lights This Morning
An electric line fault near Adams caused a morning outage in the city. A washed out pole from the freshet and a pole ignited by the current required shutting off power for repairs. Service was restored by this evening with no further trouble anticipated. The Walla Walla river plant remained undamaged through the storm.
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Adamads
Adams
Walla Walla
Nightmine Disaster Drowns Nearly Two Hundred Miners
In Johannesburg on January 22 a burst dam at the Knight mine caused flooding that drowned about 160 native miners and 10 white miners, marking a severe industrial tragedy with numerous casualties.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Knight
Tragic Gun Accident Claims 18 Year Old Patrick Murphy
In Tacoma Wisconsin on January 22 Patrick Murphy aged 18 living with his parents in Sumner was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge. The fatal injury occurred when the gun went off unexpectedly.
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Tacoma
Patrick Murphy
Sumner
Oregon Method bill passed in Nebraska legislature
Lincoln Neb Jan 22 The house today approved a bill establishing the Oregon Method for electing United States senators under a new electoral plan.
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Oregon
Lincoln, Neb
House
United States
Alaska voyage of Pierson and Pierzon joins tramway project
J K Pierson of San Pedro, famed lumber magnate, sails for Alaska aboard the Yucatan to aid in installing a bio tramway system. The Bonanza mine development near Copper River links to Pierzon, a California college graduate, gaining his first experience in demanding outdoor labor in Alaska.
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Seattle
Wash
Salling
Alaska
Yucatan
J. K. Pierson
San Pedro
Cal
Bonanza
Young Pierzon
California
Clifton Cleaver Visits City From Echo Firm
Clifton Cleaver of the Western Tand and Irrigation company at Echo was in the city on a business visit today.
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Clifton Cleaver
Western Tand & Irrigation Company
Echo
Senate Adopts Resolution for State Printer Investigation
Salem Oregon January 22 The senate adopted a joint resolution to investigate the state printer's office. The measure was introduced by two senators and three representatives, signaling a formal inquiry into official operations and printing contracts.
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Salem
Ore
State Printer's Office
Senate
Salem House Adjourns To Monday After Session
Salem Oregon January 22 The house adjourned until 2 oclock Monday after a brief session.
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Salem
Ore
Prominent Men Send Governor Congratulatory Telegrams
A wave of congratulatory telegrams to Governor George E. Chamberlain poured in from prominent national figures across the country. Notables include W. J. Bryan, Supreme Justice Chas. A. Blatchford, Franklin Lane, Albert Mead, and others, praising Oregon for its political example and Chamberlain’s election to the United States Senate. The dispatches highlight nationwide respect for Oregon’s political stance and the governor’s personal achievement.
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Ore
Chamberlain
Union
Lincoln
Neb
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
W. J. Bryan
Lansing
Mich
George EB. Chamberlain
Chas, A. Blatr
San Francisco
Franklin Lane
Olympia
Wash
United States Senate
Albert E. Mead
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Oregon Ijegisia
Idaho Local Option Law Moves In Legislature
Pojee Idaho Jan. 22 The local option bill with Republican support in the house was introduced in the legislature today. It provides for a county election on petition once in two years. Strong opposition is expected to develop in the senate.
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Pojee
Idaho
House
Senate
Governor Sanders Sends Congratulations to Chamberlain Officers
Fort Bliss Texas January 19. Senator George E Chamberlain receives congratulations and best wishes for future success from officers. The message reflects a formal pledge and fidelity to commitments amid a nineteenth century tone.
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Fort Bliss
Texas
George E. Chamberlain
J. F. Houston
Missing Seattle Cigar Makers Union Official
Seattle police seek Robert W. Edwards secretary treasurer of the Seattle cigar makers union who vanished Saturday. A note found in his desk at the labor temple in a rambling hand read Edwards intending to end his life by his own action.
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Seattle
Robert W. Edwards
Seattle Cigar Makers Union
Labor Temple
Edwards
Change in Registration Law Clears Senate Hurdle
Salem Jan 20 The Nottingham bill allowing voter registration outside the state passed the Senate and was approved by the House. Bailey called it dangerous but it won 8 votes. The House also passed bills including 1060 for Linn County fair premiums, higher pay for Curry County clerk, Grant County sheriff salary change, and Union County recorder salary. Parish bill to ban profane language before women failed under judiciary adverse report.
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Salem
House
Nottingham
Senate
Bailey
Washington
Linn County
Curry County
Grant County
Union County
Parish
Committee On Judiciary
Representative Barrett Denies Protest Over Chamberlain Vote
In a January 21 1900 letter to editor C A Barrett refutes a report that he voted for Governor Chamberlin under protest. He states no protest was uttered and asks correction to avoid misrepresentation before his home county.
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East Oregonian
Representative Barrett
Chamberlin
Barrett
Wheat land dispute heard in circuit court
In circuit court this morning attorneys argued the case of Susan Porter et al versus Jesse F Kilgore on demurrer. The action seeks possession of wheat land near Athend now owned and farmed by Mose Taylor.
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Susan Porter
Jesse F. Kilgore
Athend
Mose Taylor
Hermiston visitor from H. J. calls on Pendleton friends
H. J. tangles of Hermiston arrived in Pendleton for business matters and to visit acquaintances, spending the day in the city.
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H. J. Tangles
Hermiston
Pendleton
Local Bank Change Shakes Pendleton Banking Scene
W L Thompson and associates purchase control of the American National bank merging it with the Commercial National of Pendleton. T J Morris becomes president A D Sloan vice president W L Thompson cashier The deal includes M B Gwinn stepping down and plans to keep residence while pursuing investments within the region.
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Bank
A. D. Sloan
W. S. Thompson
Commercial National Bank
Stephens
Maloney
W. L. Thompson
Aeeoclites
American National Bank
Mre
F. W. Vincent
W.L. Thompson
W. G. Cole
A. C. Ruby
R. N. Stanfield
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M. B. Gwinn
American National
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Pendleton
Commercial National Dank
First National Bank
Lewiston
Idaho
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Morris and
Sloan
Morris
Morris Wos
The
Savings Bank
Commercial National
Tate
Gwinn
Oregon Bankers’ Association
Tinotinla
J. W. Maloney
California
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