Travel to Alaska routes and freight costs reviewed
Representative Hamilton of Michigan reviewed Alaska travel routes and rising freight costs. He described three main routes to the interior from Skagway, St Michael, and Valdez with seasonal limits. Freight by water averages high rates, while summer inland travel depends on horses or foot travel. Mentioned costs include 50 cents per pound for electric motors and 75 cents per pound for salt at Tanana Crossing, illustrating prohibitive transportation charges.
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BE. L. Hamilton
Michigan
Congress
House
Ameka
Hamilton
Dent
Lewes
Yukon
Skacwoay
Fairbanks
Boringsea
Yukon River
St. Michael
St Michael's Bay
theZukon River
Trai
Valdez
Copper Center
Fade City
Tinana
W. P. Richardson
Army
Territories
A. Spring
Tanana Electro Company
Tanana Crossing
Pacific Ocean
Alaska
Board of Road Commissioners
Levee repair plans to begin after inspection tour
Frank C. Kelsey levee engineer completed an inspection here then departed for Salt Lake City. Within a few days a force of engineers will be sent to start plans for repairing the bulkhead on the levee project.
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Frank C. Kelsey
Salt Lake City
Thre e legged Lippert buried in Salem cemetery
George Lippert, a Bavarian born man with three legs and two hearts, known from dime museums, was buried Saturday in Salem Catholic cemetery. He survived a train wreck near Paris, worked in a greenhouse, and later lived with Mrs Mary A Riggs in Salem before dying at 1121 Fir street South Salem after a hop picking trip to Aurora. He had no American relatives. wealthy Bavarian kin were noted.
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George Lippert
Salem Journal
Lippert
Bavaria
Prince
Paris
Parnin
Medford
Riggs
Mr. Riggs
Mary A. Riggs
Salem
Aurora
Mra. Riggs
South Salem
Tippert
Amerlen
Death of Pioneer S A Maloney at 76 in Umatilla County
S A Maloney, Tennessee born pioneer and father of J W Maloney, died at age 76 in Pendleton after a heart trouble. Funeral in Athena at 11 a m Wednesday with burial at the Methodist church. he had lived in Umatilla County 23 years and was a carpenter and builder.
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Athena
Umatilla County
S. A. Maloney
J. W. Maloney
Savings Bank
South Malin Street
Methodisnt
M. W. Howard
South Methodist Church
Milter
Sathve
Tennesare
A. Maroney
Green County
Tennessee
Missouri
Nancy Merryman
Oregon
Maloney
Pendleton
Athéna
Kodol Digestive Aid Ad Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Kodol for dyspepsia after meals to improve overall well being by aiding digestion. It claims many stomachs are overworked and will finally rest as Kodol’s reconstructive properties restore function. It lists relief from flatulence sour stomach and belching and notes Tallman & Co as the seller.
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Tallman & Co
Mrs Bowman Honored for Exhibit Work at Fair
Mrs Dan Bowman received a certificate of honorable mention from the state Law and Clark fair commission for her services as faithful director of the Tulmia county exhibit. The diploma style certificate complemented the diplomas given for exhibits and was presented by the commission. Mr and Mrs Bowman oversaw the Tulmia county exhibit during the Lewie and Clark fair and the certificate expressed appreciation for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan C. Bowman
State Law
Clark Fair Commission
Umailtia Coune Jte
Lewie and Clark
Rowman
Timatitia County
Stockmen Seek Relief From Beef Trust via Independent Packing Houses
Independent Packing Company formed by Colorado and Utah stockmen intensifies efforts to establish packing houses at major markets such as St Louis Chicago St Joseph Omaha Fort Worth Sioux City and Denver to free cattle sheep and hogs from the beef trust. James H Gwinn travels the Pacific coast promoting support while stockmen invest heavily as shippers agree to sacrifice for cheaper marketing and reduced packing costs amid higher carload expenses this year.
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Colorado
Ctah Stochtien
Beet Trust
Trust
James H. Gwinn
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Joseph
Omahe
Fort Worth
Sioux City
Denver
Gwinn
West
Not Guilty Plea in Murder Case Divides Families
In Portland two women, Esther Mitchell and Maud Creffield, faced murder charges in the July 19 death of George Mitchell. Esther asked for a week to plead. Maud pleaded not guilty. Attorneys sought time and an insanity evaluation to determine proceedings and possible commitment to an Oregon asylum if found unbalanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Oregon Asylum
Two New Prisoners In County Jail Additions
Two new prisoners were added to the county jail this morning. Guy Young, alias Guy Lavan, was arrested at Hilgard for stealing a suit case in Echo weeks ago and asserts his innocence. He formerly trooped with Corbin and Thelma’s troupe and performed Destruction of San Francisco. Patrick Sullivan, a former county jail tenant, returns after neglecting full service. he left town on French leave while employed on the lawn and will serve the remaining two months of his engagement.
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Guy Young
Guy Lavan
Hilgard
Echo
Justice’s Court
Corbin & Thelma
San Francisco
Pat
Patrick
Sullivan
Taylor
Hotel Clovis Fire Claims Two Lives in California
Clovis California July 24 Two lives were lost in the destruction by fire last night of the Hotel Clovis. Mrs Nester Freitan and her infant child died. The fire started by overturning a lamp. Mrs Freitas rushed from the blaze in a blazing night dress and died later at 7 o clock. The hotel and a residence were destroyed with estimated losses around 15000. The child’s body was recovered this morning.
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Clovis
Cal
Nester Freitan
Keep Your Head Uncovered Hair Health Advertisement
An old ad claims dandruff germs cause balding and hair loss. It promotes Herpleide as a germ killer and hair growth stimulator, offering dandruff cure and scalp health. Sold by local druggists with samples available from The Hospital Co in Detroit Michigan and Koeppen Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Aumple
Tha Horpl Ie Co
Detroit
Mich
Koeppen & Bros
Delegates Adopt Peace Resolution at London congress
London July 24 Delegates at the Interparliamentary congress adopted a resolution framed by Bryan urging extended arbitration. In an impromptu address Bryan called for separating facts from questions of honor and time for deliberation to mobilize opinion for a peace settlement. He commented on Nelson and urged a treaty model favoring international inquiry or mediation by friendly powers, a resolution unanimously adopted.
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London
Bryan
American Herald
Nelson
Brotherhood of Man
Ethnology Professor to Study Philippine Tribes
Prof. D C Fairbault of the US Ethnological Bureau sails to Manila to begin a nationwide study of racial and tribal languages in the Philippines. He plans to recruit up to 100 young scholars if funds permit, starting with Luzon tribes and expanding to other islands.
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Buracu
Fairbault
Philippines
United States
D. C. Fairbault
San Francisco
Manila
Beri
Faribault
Latande
Lane
Islanda
Luzon
Prof. Fairbault
Manuel Verde
Pendleton Business College head named post office clerk
The Pendleton Business College head, Mr Churchill, was appointed regular clerk in the post office and given the position of stamper, vacated by the recent resignation of H L Osborn. Churchill plans to remain in postal work permanently.
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Churechit
I. M.churchti
Pendleton Busines College
Hie
Heen
Ape
Pamper
Hll
Osborn
Churchill
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Pallon
I-Fallon
Empire Tea & Crockery
Interior
Michican
Thelin
Lile Show Freak
Sat
Inday
Ike
Winslow Brothers Jewelers
Opticians
Commerical National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Mrs. Bowman
I. Gwinn
Beef Trust
Fix
Pesures
Holy Rollers
Pire
Philipinos
Max Baermen
Max Baer
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