Fire devastates peat island crops and levee breach
Reports describe a major fire on Victoria Island where peat beds and surrounding crops were damaged. 1400 acres of rye grass and beans affected. The fire, linked to a threshing operation, prompted levee concerns as river tides threatened the area. Insurance covered about 34000 on company property. damages to crops and structures being pursued. Local authorities and claimants discuss settlements with the steel firm and island landowners amid ongoing weather impacts.
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Font
Satire
Atate
Culti- Wit
Com- Cmpany
Pierce
Fat stock shortage boosts northwest buyers action
Stock buyers report shrinking fat stock across the northwest. Packing houses are sending buyers to gather available stock as Lewiston farmers hold over cattle through next fall due to poor seasonal forecasts. A good Lewiston supply remains to be marketed in two months, with price quotes expected before fall delivery.
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Lewiston
Northwest
Interior Storms Ripple Across Crooked River Region
Reports from Shantiro Oregon describe three days of cloudbursts flooding the see tong and Ite tributaries. The Crooked River scenes up to 30 feet high with communications cut between Prineville and Upper Ochoco. Courier notes crop damage. population is sparse and fatalities unlikely.
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Shantiro
Ore
See Tong
Ochoon
Crooked River
Prineville
Ochoco
Scarlet Fever in the North Seattle July
Major John Millis of the United States engineer office received a report dated Camp Tensina June 20 from Assistant Engineer J. M. Clapp in charge of the survey from Valdes to Eagle Alaska. He reports good progress and that everyone is well with tremendous appetites. The exception is Fenton who has scarlet fever at Eagle and parties 1 and 2 are quarantined. quarantine expected for about a week longer.
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Seattle
John Millis
United States Engineer Office
Camp Tensina
J. M. Clapp
Valdes
Eagle
Alaska
Fenton
Clapp
Head Gashed With a Shovel in Oregon Short Line Dispute
W A Holmes a bridge and building department employee of the O R N company was struck on the head with a shovel by M J Cane yard master during sidewalk repairs at the Thompson street crossing. Holmes received a deep scalp wound and possible skull fracture. several stitches were taken by Dr. Cole and he rests at the hospital. Cane has not been arrested as deputy district attorneys Collier and Winter investigate. Holmes had challenged Cane after a remark during the accident and both men grabbed shovels before the injury occurred.
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M. J. Cane
Cane
Holmes
Dr. Cole
W. A. Holmes
Bridge and Building Department
O. R. & N. Company
O. R. & N. Yardmaster
Jim
Cole
Collier
Winter
Thompson Street
Cain
Henderson
Steve Leonard
O. R. N. Bridge Department
Parker Named Democratic Presidential Nominee at St Louis
At the Democratic National Convention in St Louis Judge Alton B Parker of New York was nominated for president after a tense roll call. The final tally reached 689 votes for Parker with Hearst and others trailing. Bryan urged unity and delivered a defiant defense of his anti Parker stance before exhaustion from the long battle.
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Dockery
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Chicago
Cattlemen and Sheepmen War Sparks Violent Outbreak
J Ruball a sheep herder employed by Frank Davin and Ely Eyraud faced three armed men who stampeded his flock near Mill Creek killing 47 sheep and leaving 19 missing. Eyraud and Davin, cattlemen from Washington, have about 9000 head in Umatilla County. Warrants issued for three men, John Doe Richard Roe and Jack Stiles, with Eyraud aiding authorities. Deputies head to the scene as tensions rise in the northern county border area.
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J. Ruball
Frank Davin
Ely Eyraud
Loge
Heapa
Davin
Eyraud
Washington
Walla Walla
Rubhall
Mill Creek
Clicker Springs
Eyland
H. B. Collier
Davia
Wood
Justice Court
Fite Gerald
Collier
John Doe
Richard Roe
Jack Stiles
Sheriff Taylor
Joe Blakley
T O'Cock
Roball
Kyrand
Pendleton
Davis
Woods
Rubail
PARR AND OTHERS GET OFF LIGHTLY
Joe Parr an Indian and accomplices faced liquor on the Uma reservation charges in federal court. Judge Bellinger allowed guilty pleas as a form and suspended sentences for Parr and Steve Russell after evidence showed Parr once saved an Indian policeman Ed Brisbold. Parr and his brother Henry previously shot up Athena and Adams in 1891, fled to Grant county, were captured after a cold night siege, and served penitentiary terms.
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Parr
Athena
Adams
Bellinger
Joe Parr
Charles Bellinger
Steve Russell
Hood River
Uma“Ne
United States
Russell
Ed Brisbold
Jack
Minthorn
John Hailey
Grand Jury
Hailey
Parrie
Henry
Adama
Grant County
Halley
James Johnson
Furnish
Chicago Grain Market Opens Firm on July Wheat and Corn
Chicago grain report shows July wheat opening at 89 percent and closing at 89 percent, with the new July also opening at 89 percent and closing at 88 percent. July corn opened 48 percent and closed 48 percent, reflecting steady trade as markets await further data.
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Chicago
Flouring Mills Destroyed at North Powder
A large flour mill at North Powder owned by Kelsay and Co. was destroyed by fire last evening. Estimated loss about $20,000. Origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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Union
North Powder
Kelsay & Co
Cleveland Pleased by Democratic Nomination News
Former President Cleveland learned the nomination details at the residence of Joe Jefferson this morning and issued a statement saying he is in ignorance of the St. Louis convention action except that Parker was nominated. He is gratified and hopes the convention’s work will yield Democratic prospects.
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Man
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