Fairbanks Ambitions Highlight Early 1908 Headlines
General news items note Senator Charles W. Fairbanks as a leading 1908 presidential contender and record other early 20th century notes. Anson Rogers of Coos County Oregon visits Portland for the first time, Ednn Cranston Breyman and Emily Lindsley Gilbert graduate from Smith College, and Mrs. Emily J. Smith pledges 150000 for a Chicago aged care home through the Presbyterian church. A California congressman replacement at commerce post signals GOP campaign shifts. A Missouri minister’s wife sues for divorce naming five corespondents, and Nova Scotia marks the Annapolis colony anniversary. A $6 million Penn Station terminal contract is awarded, Lewellyn Felker is acquitted in a murder case, and a note recalls drownings after Slocum life preservers failed.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
Anson Rogers
Coos County
Oregon
Portland
Ednn Cranston Breyman
Emily Lindsley Gilbert
Portia Or
Smith College
Massachusetts
Emily J. Smith
Presbyterian Home
Chicago
Victor H. Metcall
California
Sieeeda Corbelyou
Imber and Commerce
W. T
Barnes
Missouri
Kansas
British North America
Annapolis
Nova Scotia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Manhattan Island
Lewellyn Felker
Helena, Mont
Water rights warning for settlers in Washington and Oregon
T A Noble chief engineer warns settlers against land speculation near government irrigation projects. The letter emphasizes public lands irrigation as a settlement tool, limits water rights to bona fide residents, and prioritizes lands held at time of withdrawal and actual homesteads. It urges caution and protection for innocent buyers while detailing inspection and residence requirements.
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T. A. Noble
Washington
Oregon
Knet Oregonian
Noble
Franklin County
Oregon News Highlights From Pacific Northwest
The Oregon hop crop is projected over 100000 bales. Astoria peddler license rising to 25 dollars a week. August E. Meyer of Portland dies suddenly at home. Oregon City school report notes 1230 scholars, up from 1180 in 1908. Electric rail rights to Salem under negotiation. A dredging firm forms to mine Snake River sand bars near Weiser. Three hundred Oregon pioneers receive Encyclopedias from Secretary Himes. Perry Waldrop shot in the breast near Asotin over a range dispute. Hood River school district approves 13000 bond for new building in a special election. Portland drives petition for 25000 schoolchildren signatures to bring Liberty Bell to Portland for the Lewis and Clark exhibit.
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Oregon
Astoria
China
E. Meyer
Portland
Oregon City
Salem
Snake River
Weiser
Himes
Perry Waldrop
Wallowa County
Richards Patterson
Asotin
Hood River
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Real Estate Advertising Invite From Wade and Son
If you want to buy wheat land stock ranch town property vacant lot or anything in real estate drop in and see Ky T Wade and Son Office in BK O Building Pendleton Or Phone Black 1111.
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Ky. T. WADE &@ SON
Building
Pendleton
England to exhibit Plymouth lighthouses at St Louis fair
Models of the first two lighthouses at Plymouth known as the Eddystone lighthouse are shown in the British section at the St Louis World's fair. The 1694 flat lighthouse stood 120 feet before storm and fire destroyed it. a second beacon rose in 1708 and burned in 1765, with a wooden tower. Two half pound candies from 1788 illustrate the century span of lighthouse use. The display outlines 17th and 18th century English lighthouse construction.
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England
St. Louie
Plymouth
Eddystone
Palace of Liberal Arts
St. Louis
Secon
Oberlin College Holds Commencement Exercises
Oberlin Ohio witnessed its annual commencement as graduates received degrees and diplomas after an oration by Prof. George Santayana of Harvard University on Tradition and Practice. President King presided and conferred the degrees this morning.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
George Santayana
Harvard University
King
Hotel Arrival Names at Pendleton Listed Guests
A long hotel arrival list at The Pendleton includes numerous guests from San Francisco Denver Portland Spokane Seattle and other cities. We note many individuals and couples such as J B Brown from Chicago and George A Harper from Portland among hundreds of entries, reflecting a busy travel period.
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the Pendleton
James E. Egan
San Francisco
R. A. Watson
City
W. B. Cotrell
Charles H. Green
George P. Minns
C. A. Haleht
Hanmann
C. Reed
San Pranciaro
A. J. Webb
E. B. Drake
A. J. Winters
P J. Holstein
San Proncisco
J. B. Brown
W. W. Coldwell
Portland
Mike Jarabs
Cincinnal
W. Maher
Col. Smith
Porta
George F. Roberts
Hertland
W. Ho Hermann
Morand
P. R. Garretson
St. Paul
H.W. Garretson
F. Sweney
Srittie
J. PF. Rogers
Wallace
William Donaghy
Spokane
H. A. Cruse
Bookan
G. J. McAray
Startiel
C. Adix
A. B. Galloway
Thomas A. Purdy
OW. Spencer
Kein
William Pitt
Erald Porland
George A. Harper
Philip Shielde
Hartington
George MecOilvery
George T. Earle
Beattle
J. Rogers
Seattle
W. A. Stanale
San Fritici#ite
Hi. Palmer
Salem
Mangrove
Milton
J. A. Allison
F. J. Gardner
H.C. Willia
Reno
J.C. Larson
San Fratersen
H. Perrins
Salt Lake
T. B. Ebnnester
Tacoma
Tennessee Sunday Schools Convention Opens in Nashville
The annual interdenominational Sunday school convention under the Tennessee Sunday School Association opened in Nashville and will run through the week. Dozens of representatives from county associations and churches attend with a program of music papers and discussions.
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Tennessee Sunday Schools
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Sunday School Association
International Peace Congress Opens in Manchester
London June 22 report that the International Peace Congress opened its sessions in Manchester with a large, representative attendance. The American Peace Society was present, headed by Dr. Josiah Strong of New York.
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International Peace Congress
London
Manchester
American Peace Society
Josiah Strong
New York
Montana Wool Clip Prices Rise at Great Falls Market
Montana wool prices opened at 17 cents with prospects of 18, as Great Falls buyers report strong early sales. J B Long & Co and A W Kingabury sold Valley county clips to Boston firm Jeremiah Williams & Co at 70 cents, shipments en route. Glasgow and Geyser operations plan large shearing, with 125000 and 15000 animals respectively, amid wet weather. Overall, a brisk market and better prices are anticipated for the season.
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Montana
Great Malls
Saya
Great Falls
Thie City
J. B. Long & Co
A. W. Kingabury
Great Falla
Glasgow
Valley County
Geyser
Cascade County
Votes to Be Cast in the 1904 Presidential Election
A fragment notes awards for those estimating near the winning vote in the 1904 presidential election. The Floradora Tag Company is mentioned amid various arrangements and diatribe hints.
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United States
Eigar
Floredora Tag Company
Wwefu
Floradora Tag Company
Jersey City
N. JL
Neare
Looting the ruins drives preservation push in Arizona
Archaeologists bid legislative action to shield prehistoric village ruins along the Colorado and Gila rivers, warning looters sell relics that illuminate ethnology. Noted sites lie between Flagstaff and Black Falls in Little Colorado valley, including a five mile distant citadel atop a red sandstone mesa visible for miles.
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Colorado
Gila
Arizona
The
New York Tribune
Flagstaff
Black Falls
Colorado Valley
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