Narrow Escape of Portland Fire Victim Leonard LeRone
Leonard L LeRone a lineman for L L LeRone narrowly escaped death in Portland after he fell onto a live wire during a major blaze at Seventh and Burnside. W R Castleman a Portland Railway lineman, along with C B Swinehart and M Menster, rescued him from the wire using a rope and lowering him to safety. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital for treatment. Castleman’s heroism is noted, with previous feats at recent Abington building fire.
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Portland
W. R. Castleman
Leonard le Rone
L. L. le Rone
Pendleton
The
Portland Oregonian
Seventh
Burnside
Leonard L. LeRone
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
L. L. le Bone
Ohio Hotel
Front
Madison Streets
Castleman
Abington
Swinehart
Oregon Hotel
Seattle Fixture Company
The Urgent Warning At The First Sign Of Cold
A brief health advisory urges immediate action at the earliest cold symptoms. It cautions that early care prevents deep seated illness and longer recovery. Prompt measures can shorten misery and reduce days of suffering.
Coal Mining in Idaho Shows Growth in 1907 Output
Idaho coal production totaled 6,608 short tons in 1907 with a spot value of 26,494 dollars. Lignite beds exist in Horseshoe Bend Jerusalem Solomon City Lemhi Fremont and Bingham counties with Solomon district yielding 4,380 tons in 1905 and 1906 and Fremont 2,384 tons in 1907. Overall value rose 42.92 percent to 7,056 dollars and quantity increased 21.3 percent with 1,148 more tons.
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Msho
Idaho
Horseshoe Bend
Jerusalem
Boise
Payette
Solomon City
Lemhi
Bingham
Fremont
Sublette
Wyoming
Solomon District
Lemhj County
Fremont County
Lemhi County
Binghome County
Ranch hand shoots accuser then dies near Forsythe Mont
Near Forsythe Montana Chester Thompson a young ranch hand shot Fred Ratchke who had accused him of stealing items from neighbors and then turned the gun on himself. The two men were buried together near the scene of the shooting.
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Forsythe
Mont
Chester Thompson
Fred Ratchke
Tea Money Back Promise Sparks Grocer Row
A quirky note suggests a customer may seek a refund if tea quality prompts a second cup, while the grocer hints at returning money if not satisfied, naming Mike Echilling as the vendor. The odd phrasing implies a promotional or disputed guarantee over tea quality and refunds.
Farmers complain of wretched condition of county road
Farmers along the Pendleton east road report severe deterioration from city edge to the reservation line and inside the city beyond the hospital. Wheat haulers to the Byers mill suffer most as the road is badly cut up in several places and creates hardship for local farmers.
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Pendleton
Byers
Henry McBean dies after long illness in Athena area
Henry McBean a longtime resident of the reservation area south of Athena died at the hospital at 6 o'clock last evening from Bright's disease. He had been ill for some time but only recently grew seriously ill. He will be buried tomorrow at the Mission cemetery. The deceased was known as a French and Indian rancher living south of Athena.
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Henry McBean
Bright
Tofhorrow
Athena
Sheriff and escort take escaped prisoner to penitentiary
Sheriff Marvin of Enterprise and H C Cramer traveled today toward Walla Walla to escort Dick Kinney the escaped prisoner from Wallowa county to Salem for confinement in the penitentiary. Marvin reports Wallowa crops at average level this year.
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Marvin
Enterprise
H. C. Cramer
Walla Walla
Dick Kinney
Wallowa County
Salem
Kinney
Wallowa
Pendleton Men Are Honored By Red Men
Two Pendleton men receive high honors from the grand council of Red Men at Medford. Roy W. Ritner is elected supreme council representative for two years, and James A. Devlin is chosen treasurer for the coming year. Ritner resigns as grand secretary to accept the supreme post. He will attend the next supreme council meeting in the west.
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Roy Ritner
James Devlin
Ritner
Pendleton
Grand Council of Redmen
Medford
Roy W. Ritner
James A. Devlin
Supreme Council
Mr. Devlin
R. W. Ritner
Redmen
Supreme Counciil
Enet
Lorimer Opens Spokane Cleaning and Dyeing Shop
E. K. Lorimer, once Pendleton ball team manager, has moved to Spokane and started a clothes cleaning and dyeing business. He states the venture will serve local residents and clubs with reliable service and prompt pickup.
ElevenSpokane Party Survives Burning Lake Launch Disaster
A Spokane group on Liberty Lake faced disaster when a launch exploded after gasoline leaked and ignited. Eleven people leaped overboard, four swimmers aided shore rescues, and one man saved valuables worth about 1500 dollars while all reached home by ten.
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Spokane
Liberty Lake
Fred Moreno
E. G. Mhupparty
George McHendry
J. H. Clark
E. G. Hupperty
Henry van Sant
West End sewer project dominates city council plans
The council explored a four sewer line for the extreme west end estimated at 6710 dollars. The route runs from Ash and Webb to Hazel and the river with an eight to sixteen inch main. Hazel street resurvey needed delaying final adoption. Sprinkling reforms show progress and an extra water wagon will boost service. The police force may shed one position, four vacancies left to committee.
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Palmer
Ash
Webb Streets
Webb Street
Hazel Street
Montgomery
Hardin
Police Committee
Cole
McClure
Raley
Pastor Van Nuys to Lead Ukiah Presbyterian Church
Rev W L Van Nuys, pastor of First Presbyterian, leaves today for Ukiah to camp for several weeks. He will also oversee the newly organized Presbyterian church there during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. van Nuys
First Presbyterian Church
Ukiah
van Nuys
Presbyterian Church
Farm for Rent Near Pendleton Oregon
A 660 acre farm is available for rent located about 2% miles from Pendleton Oregon. Interested parties should apply to Frank B. Clapton & Co. Pendleton Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Clopton & CO
Pendleton
Frank B.clapton & Co
Ore
Two Italians Die In Mis soula Wreck Near De Smet
Two Italians were killed when Northern Pacific engine No. 655 struck a handcar two miles west of Missoula Montana. Five Italian laborers were returning to De Smet. two died instantly and others injured in the collision.
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Northern Pacific
Missoula, Mont
de Smet
Facts for Sick Women by Lydia E. Pinkham Ad
An advertisement for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claims it is the standard remedy for female complaints after thirty years of use. The notice states thousands of women cured of displacements fibroid issues nervous symptoms dizziness and general ill health and invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lillian Ross
East Mth Street
New York
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Katharine Craig
Lafayette St
Denver
Col
Saeed
Mario Stoltsman
Laurel
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Olson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Thieves Steal Coins From Vancouver Carnegie Library
Thieves broke into the Vancouver British Columbia Carnegie library museum last Sunday night while the night watchman was away. A large collection of old coins valued at about $10,000 was stolen, marking a second such robbery in a year.
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Carnegie Library
Vancouver
B. C
Tragedy in Seattle Ends With Husband Kiling Self
At Seattle Tuesday night Ray W. Caldwell shot at his wife during a reconciliation attempt and then killed himself. The wife sustained non serious injuries, the incident ending in Caldwell's death.
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Seattle
Ray W. Caldwell
Bondsmen Withdraw From Ex-Cashier Bond
Bondsmen of A B Clement former cashier of the Aetna bank at Butte Montana that failed last fall have asked to be retrieved from his bond and the officers are seeking the ex cashier. The bondsmen are held for 12500 dollars.
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A. B. Clement
Aetna Bank
Butte, Mont
Doctor Aulgalre Dies from Idaho Explosion Injuries
Dr. Aulgalre of a Pocatello hospital destroyed by dynamite Sunday died Tuesday from injuries suffered at the blast. Officials speculate the explosion was the act of enemies and are pursuing suspects as officers intensify the investigation.
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Aulgalre
Pocatello
Idaho
Tuesaday
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Standard Grocery Co
Court St
Golden Rule
Leonard Lardat
F&s
Tallman & Co
Mike Echilling
City Property
Cal
United States Depository
Henry Mbean
Besident
Reserva
Tion
East Oregonian
Roosevelt’s Bus
Boston
Roosevelt
Barney
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. S. Byers
Tellers
Northern Pacific Depot
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