Various World and Regional Notes Highlight Edges of 1917 Era
United States wheat area stands at 3 000 acres up 2 9 percent over last year while plan shows 17 000 acres. Harriman line to test motor cars on branch lines. Morris Peck South Carolina Louie Chevrolet sets new mile record in 6 2 15 seconds. In San Jose California balloonist Mrs Fred Haom Huen falls 600 feet injuring spine. Samar island reports brigandage sweeping civil authorities. New York socialite Mrs Harry Toler leaves fashion for coal trade. M Witte notes no internal Russia crisis before end of war. Actress Mrs James Brown Potter bankrupt after mortgage to Savoy Theater. Butte County irrigation ditch opens 14 miles long carrying 500 cubic feet per second to irrigate 60 000 acres.
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Morris Peck
S. C
Louie Chevrolet
San Jose
Cal
Fred Haom- Huen
Samar
Harry Toler
New York
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
Associated Preax
Russia
James Brown Potter
Savoy Theater
Barry
Butte County
California
Northwest News Highlights Early Northwest Events
A batch of terse items reports Arnold Kohler, a 60 year old bachelor, suicide at a sheep camp near Ellensburg Washington. A stallion Condon sells for 3000 at Pullman as the northwest’s top home bred. Yacob village in Washington nearly wiped out by a fire likely incendiary. Co. E Hymer dies at Rad Lodge Montana when a pulley wheel strikes him. Porter Van Allen, 16, gravely injured by a horse stepping into a badger hole, leaving him paralysed with internal injuries. Spokane County debts exceed legal limit by 545441.25 dollars. bond drive for 20000 to aid an armory debated. Washington socialist vote clears Dr. Herman Titus of ballot box stuffing. Washington state guard and Duke of Connaught rifles plan a rifle and revolver tournament starting July 9 at Vancouver British Columbia with rifle ranges at 200 to 1000 yards.
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Arnold Kohler
Ellensburg
Wash
Condon
Pullman
Northwest
Yacob
Washington
Lous
Socialists of
Herman F. Titus
Washington State Guard
Duke of Connaught Rifles
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Portland Hog Opened Fair With Vice President Visit
The piece mocks Portland officials and prominent Oregonians for sidelining bystanders as Vice President Fairbanks arrived to open the Lewis and Clark fair. It notes Portland’s pride and prompts that state leaders and senators were given rear carriage positions, underscoring Oregon’s pride versus Portland’s spectacle.
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Oregonian
Portland
Lewis and Clark Tatr
Baker + City Maverick
New
Paper Pie
Bush Livermore
James CoperneHa
Lea
Jand
Seattle
Fairbanks
Warlous Paiite
Oregon
Whyern
Oltien
Big Empire Building
Tnder
Aol Ri
United States
Fulloy
Mitchell
Elérmann
Wilkinson
Land Purchase Near Klamath Reclamation Project
Dr J A Best returned from Klamath Palisa where he bought land under the Klamath reclamation project. About 45 percent of project land is subject to entry and the government will carry out work. Alfalfa thrives there and yields exceed local crops. Also notes on Augustana Synod National Convention in Iowa with 500 delegates and key decisions upcoming. An extended list of attendees and a brief item on cheap fancy ribbons and assorted names follows.
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J. A. Best
Klamath
Palisa
Augustana Synod
Iowa
Augustana Swedish Lutheran Synod of America
United States
Canada
Synod
Fishing Party Returns With Few Fish and Big Hopes
The party of Dr. F. W. Vincent Jack Skilea Tom Warner and Fred Lampkin returned from Lake Coeur d'Alene after a brief voyage to catch black bass. They caught few fish but credit Garfield and Koeppen for inspiration and note no offers to fish for $5 per day were reported by locals or Indians who supposedly fished for Pendleton men earlier.
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F. W. Vincent
Jack Skilea
Tom Warner
Fred Lampkin
Black Bas
Lake Coeur d'Alene
Messra Garfield
Koeppen
Vincent
Theother
Pendleton
Pendleton Ball Team Tragedy And Wheat Outlook In Walla Walla
A chaotic report from Walla Walla details a disastrous ball game by the Pendleton team called the Indians, ending in tragedy from a balloon ascent and an interment today. The note also mentions a promising wheat crop outlook and local business plans as Luke Hawley expands Hotel Condon operations.
Merino Bucks to Wyoming and Denver Sale Plans
A trainload of 1500 Charles Cunningham fine Merino bucks will be shipped to Wyoming under W. H. B. Colwell. About 500 already sold, 100 head left for sale. Bucks priced at 12 to 18 dollars each, with previous sales to Wyoming showing strong demand. a band may also be sent to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cunningham
Wyoming
W. HB. Colwell
Trainidach
Colwell
Denver
Hawley reports delayed railroad operation from Credon
W H Hawley arrived from Credon and said the railroad will not be in regular service for a month or two. Only temporary bridges have been built to let work trains pass, and the head will operate accordingly.
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W. HB. Hawley
Credon
Nead
The Golden Rule Hotel Court Street note
The fragment references The Golden Rule Hotel and Court Street with unclear context Fertherly ile Bickers appears as a garbled name. The readable details suggest a historical lodging on Court Street connected to The Golden Rule Hotel.
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the Golden Rule Hotel
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