Black Pine Yields Fine Paper Pulp From Central Oregon Wood
Bend experts report black pine wood from central Oregon can produce exceptionally white and usable pulp, potentially replacing scarce white pine and cottonwood supplies. Deschutes area holds vast stands. success hinges on railroad and processing capacity. Potential multi million dollar land exchanges and industry growth loom if experiments prove solid.
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J. E. Sawhill
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Oppose Appropriation for Tafts Western Trip
Washington report on the heated House debate over a 26000 travel fund for President Taft. Enners moves to strike the provision, defeated 197 to 180 along party lines. Murphy of Missouri opposes the 25000 stipend, urging committee handling.
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House
Taft
Enners
Murphy
Missouri
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Suffragists Meet On Beach In Bathing Suits
Boston suffragists proclaimed woman suffrage from Nantasket Beach where a group in bathing suits held a water meeting out of reach of a park police officer. The leader spoke at length on suffrage points as several hundred onlookers watched from shore and water.
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Woman's Suffrage
Nantasket Beach
Metropolitan Park
Ashland Chautauqua Ends in Record Attendance
The seventeenth Southern Oregon Chautauqua session closed in Ashland with the oratorio In Travatore led by Charles D Hazelrigg Nellie Andrews and Florence Cayton with soloists F W Walters and Frederick B Haslund. A local 60 voice chorus supported the program as Innes' band drew large crowds to the tabernacle and park seats. The assembly, expanding each year, set attendance and attraction records.
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Nellie Andrews
Florence Cayton
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F. W. Walters
Frederick Bhaslund
Innes
Southern Oregon Assembly
Trial date set for Rev. Robert Memp at St Chrysostom parish
Chicago July 19 The case of the Rev Robert Morris Memp former pastor at St Chrysostom s Episcopal church is called for trial in criminal court today. A further continuance is expected amid grave charges by choir and bell boys alleging improper familiarity. Memp has been in sanitarium since the accusations became public and is said to be suffering from physical and mental breakdown.
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Chicago
Robert Morris Memp
St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church
Kemp
Crowded Streets Prompt Busy Open Air Conferences
Agnes correspondence from Gold Beach Eagle notes streets crowded to near congestion while Hotel Burnley lobbies are packed for several conferences. Mentions mine aventis and capiteliste as topics discussed in the open air gatherings. Authorities organize the events amid dense public interest and busy venues.
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Agnes
Gold Beach Eagle
Lanc County backs railroad to the coast
Citizens of Lanc County unite to support a stock-company project aiming to build a railroad to the coast. The appeal urges public subscriptions to finance the undertaking and ensure the venture proceeds.
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Lanc Eounty
Hadeen
La Grande Plans 19909 Dollar Cold Storage Plant
La Grande will construct a cold storage plant with a capital cost of 19909 dollars. The project aims to boost local storage capacity and support regional distribution. Officials expect job creation and economic activity during the construction phase.
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la Grande
Labor unrest and union activity sweep the west and midwest
Workers in Ogden Utah form a union while newspaper solicitors in Idaho and Montana prepare organizing drives. Chicago egg inspectors demand a half holiday, and the Woman's Trade Union League plans a national convention in Chicago in September. Manitoba to appoint a committee on worker compensation. St Paul Typographical union joins Minnesota child labor efforts. Masterhouse Painters and Decorators meet in Peterborough Ontario in July. Cincinnati maker fined for misusing cigarmakers’ label. Maine reduces hours for women and children. Huntsville Alabama cotton mill suspends eight weeks for compulsory education compliance. Iowa supreme court rules on city advertising and union labeling. Buffalo plumbers sign 24 firms to wage and condition gains. New York ladies auxiliaries expand union memberships. San Francisco sees high unemployment, while wage farmers in SF and LA earn top city wages.
Bear sightings rise on Ametllin brakes amid sheep tragedy
Reports indicate more bears than ever seen this season along the Ametllin brakes. In a single day, 16 bears were counted, and during a herder's brief absence a bear killed 15 sheep from a single band.
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Werte
Ons
Investigation into Sutton death prompts Navy inquiry
Washington July 19 by order of the Secretary of the Navy a special board convened at Annapolis to probe the death of Marine Corps Lieutenant James M Sutton who died Oct 1 1907 from a pistol wound. The board chaired by Captain John Hood includes Major Neville and Lieut H N Johnson with Major Harry Neynard as recorder. The inquiry follows rumors challenging the earlier verdict of death by own action and notes interest from Suttons mother Mrs Jamty N Sutton and the West Point cadet Roland Futton.
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Secretary of the Navy
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James M. Sutton
Marine Corps
Sutton
John Hood le
Major Neville
H. N. Johnson
Navy
Harry Neynard
Jamty N. Sutton
Roland Futton
West Point
Offerer
Warhington
Sear
Sees Mother Grow Young with Electric Bitters
Mrs. W. L. Gillpatrick of Danforth Maine credits Electric Bitters with a remarkable reversal in her mother’s health after 20 years of dyspepsia. The tonic is said to revive all vital organs, cure liver and kidney troubles, improve sleep and appetite. Available for 50c at Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co.
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W. L. Gillpatrick
Danforth
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Curtiss Seeks World Record With New Big Aeroplane
Glenn Curtiss of Hammondsport plans no more Hempstead flights after a 29 mile 63 minute 1909 record. He heads to Hammondsport to test a larger aeroplane for the Rhôna international contests at Rheims in August and September. Experts compare it with the Wright machine as Curtiss aims to surpass European aviators.
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Aero Club of
New York
Cottles
Curtin
Rivalry Highlighted Between Dayton Experts and Local Competitor
The text notes that the Dayton experts will compare favorably with their rival, describing the opponent as the nearest and most formidable competitor.
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Dayton
Tragic German Rancher Ettwein Dies by Rifle Suicide Near Tillamook
Victorian note details say Victor Ettwein a 22 year old rancher from Hemlock near Tillamook Oregon killed himself with a 38 caliber carbine after a note claiming his girlfriend’s laughter drove him to despair. Coroner's jury found death by self inflicted gunshot amid reports of money from Germany and a failed pursuit of a wife. Sporting calendar items from New York and Chicago close the dispatch.
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Ore
Victor Ettwein
Hemlock
Wartemburg
Schwarenwald
Germany
Ettweln
Morney
Union Pacific Claims Land Along Its Track
Union Pacific asserts ownership of 2049 feet on both sides of its railway through Brighton Colorado under 1863 government grants. An armed crew fenced the land valued at $20,000, sparking fears of clashes with town residents. The issue centers on homestead priority and government grants, affecting stretches across multiple western states.
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Union Pacific
Brighton
Colo
Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon lumber yard advertizes slabwood for car-length disposal
Slabwood available from Oregon Lumber Yard offering four foot long pieces suitable for disposal of several cars. Prices offered in any quantity. inquire for current rates.
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Suit Free High Score Duel at Pastime Gallery
A Pastime shooting gallery advertises a $25.00 suit prize for top score, with the contest ending July 24. The offer invites participants to aim for the highest mark at the arcade venue.
Eugene Paves Alleys Increasing Citywide Infrastructure
In Eugene crews advance alley paving across neighborhoods signaling broad infrastructure upgrades. The project aims to improve drainage accessibility and traffic flow while reducing future maintenance costs for residents and businesses.
Billion PolAr Phone Merger In New York
New York reports a looming merger as Ball Telephone’s $700 million capitalization signals a giant consolidation. American Telephone and Telegraph plans to absorb New York and New Jersey Telephone, offering stock exchange share for share. Directors of the New York company reportedly approve. The transfer would occur by August, with the New Jersey line a key subsidiary holding NY stock.
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Ball Telephone Company
American Telegraph & Telephone Cog
New York & New Jersey Telephone Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
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