Electric Lies Reaching Out for $1.6 Million in Portland
The Sunday Oregonian reports Portland area electric companies plan nearly $1.6 million in 1900s era improvements and extensions to trolley lines, lighting, and power systems. Portland Railway, Light and Power and Oregon Electric Railway authorization covers expanding the Portland city network, East Side growth, Salem facilities, Oregon City plants, and new rolling stock. Directors approved budgets after site reviews. most funds allocated to city divisions plus substantial summer spending.
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Pacific Coast
Portland
Oregonian
Portland Electric Companies
Porland Hellway, Light and Power Company
Oregon Electric Railway Company
Benage S. Josselyn
Portland Railway, Light and Power Company
George Moffatt
Oregon Electric Railway
G. W. Talbot
Portland-Salem
East Side
Oregon City
Salem
Cautious Advice Urges Early Action Against Illness
A health notice warns that early treatment is crucial as cold symptoms can become deep seated and harder to cure. Delaying care by even an hour may extend suffering and delay recovery. The message urges prompt attention at first signs.
Pendleton Takes Slump as Walla Walla Drops Another
Pendleton’s Lambs fall further in a wind soaked game at Walla Walla, called after five innings due to a wind storm. The Lambs committed errors while Pendleton plated runs early, with Walla Walla edging ahead then closing the game 11 runs to 4. Baker City and La Grande noted in standings.
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Cy Ta Grande
Bet Pendleton
Walla Walla
Haker City
Asme
Matinee
Lambs
R. H. E. Pendleton
Baker City
la Grande
Tea grocer promises refunds if you don’t ske Schilling’s Beat
An ad states customers may receive their money back from the grocer if the product Schilling’s Beat fails to satisfy. The notice emphasizes a money‑back guarantee and names the vendor and product in a concise promotional line.
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Schilling
Pendleton Woolen Mill May Be Enlarged and Sold
An eastern manufacturing concern may purchase and greatly expand Pendleton Woolen Mill. If bought the plant would grow to about 30 rooms, double output, add a scouring unit, and employ about 200 workers. The Pendleton operation would become headquarters for the Northwest.
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Pendleton
Northwest
United States
Judds
Great Wood
East Oregonian
Toa
Northwest Territory
Eastern Oregon counties vote totals and incipient returns
The article lists candidates and tally figures for joint representative county officials in Umatilla and other counties. It notes minimal returns on initiatives and amendments, Pendleton backing the armory measure by 590 to 265, and U of O appropriation with a similar urban majority, while Weston backs the university by about 100 though some precincts oppose both measures.
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Pendleton
U. of O
Weston
University
Armory
Asama Volcano Rumbles With Intensified Disturbances
In Tokio on June 2, persistent underground tremors at the Asama volcano caused alarm as noises grew louder through the night. Officials warned residents to remain vigilant while monitoring activity.
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Tokio
Japan
Asama
Remarkable confession in heart of murder tale ignored
In Vernon Texas Julius Truelson Jr reportedly confessed aiding Hello Gunness and Ray Lamphere in murder and burial of victims including his wife but swiftly repudiated the claim. La Porte authorities and Sheriff Smutzer see no basis to pursue.
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la Porte
Ind
Julius Truelson, Jr
Vernon
Texas
Hello Gunness
Ray Lamphere
Smutzer
Admiral Moore Reports Jail Sentence for Fogging Sailor
San Francisco dated June 2 reports Captain Wentworth H. Moore formerly admiral of Salvadoro’s one ship navy arrived and says he was jailed for fogging a sailor. He vows to return to the Pacific Mall where he last served as first officer and declares he has had enough of South America.
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San Francisco
Wentworth H. Moore
Salvadore
South America
Pacific Mall
Woman Marries To Save Him Then Must Stand Alone
A women who marries to save a man often finds herself needing to support and care for herself afterward. The piece examines gender expectations and the burden placed on women to sacrifice personal security for others.
Prices Surge But Rally Fades In Ailing Market
Henry Clews notes general business conditions improving slowly after a sharp price rise and profit-taking. Railroads face dividend pressure while grain and crops may depreciate amid rain and cold. but a better long term outlook persists with potential June recovery and renewed trading activity as earnings remain cautious.
Alba News Notes From June Weather and Local Happenings
Weather cool and squally with slow crop growth and ample moisture. Sawmill pauses then restarts to fill orders for lumber. Miss Pearl Connell returns from Caldwell Idaho after pastel painting study. Alex McKenzie family attends pioneer picnic at Weston and plans to return with daughter Miss Hattle from state normal. Lori Dale teaches in district No. 79. James Scott buys span of buggy horses in Ontario. Forester Wright camps at Granite Meadows aiding sheep movement to Blue Mountain reserve. Mrs. Crockett and son of Elgin visit. Crooked sister of H T Connell. Albert Bolin sells carload of steers at Ukiah. cattle sold to Malat & Co of Echo for Portland market. Colt and horse crops larger than usual. Arbogast brothers bring 60 fat hogs from Ritter to Pendleton for shipment to Walla Walla. All the news in East Oregonian.
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Alba
Theresa
Weston
Miss Hattle
Lori Dale
Baker City
James Scott
Ontario
Forester Wright
Granite Meadows
Blue Mountain Reserve
Mrs. Crockett
Elgin
H. T. Connell
Albert Bolin
Ukiah
Malat & Company
Death of General Buller at London at 69
Sir Redvers Henry Buller an English general aged 69 famed for leading relief efforts at Ladysmith during the Boer War died in London.
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London
Redvers Henry Buller
Ladysmith
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Thick Hair for Ladies
IT 18 FOR LADIES TOO. Hair loss caused by dandruff germs can be prevented by Newbro's Herpicide. Kills the germ at the root, encouraging growth and longer hair. Non oily and non staining. Sample offer 10 cents in stamps from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich. Cre te eee one Oe A. C. Keoppes & Bre
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Newbro
Herp
Cide Co
Detroit
Mich
A. C. Keoppes
Bre
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Golden Rule
Oregon
Oregon Electric
Josselin
Philadelphia
Portland Railway Division
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Salem Division
F&s
Tallman & Co
Lorimer’s Lambs
Walla Wallans
United States Depository
Bonds
City of
Deposita
BIG Eastern Firm
Eastern
Oregon Counties
String
R. J. Slater
J. P. Hadley
T. J. Mahoney
J. N. Scott
Umatilla
C. A. Barrett
LL. Mann
William Blakley
Frank Saling
T. C. Frasier
F. W. Hendley
J. Q. Peebler
Frank K. Welles
Homer
Watts
P. Strain
R. T. Brown
Horace Walker
J, Hudeman
Armory and U
Admiral
Pendleton Cloak and Suit
Henry Clews
New York
Albee Notes
Fortland
Arbogast
Ritter
Walla Walli
Buller
Alfred Schneiter
Main Street
Union
Batiste
Dimity and Ginghams
Dimity
Alexander Dep’t Store
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. G. Byers
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