Various National News Bits From The Era
A roundup of items including J J Frey’s death near Sedalia, 17 condemned murderers in New York, plans for a 94 million dollar Chicago art museum, U S railway deaths and injuries, Yale granting a master of science, John A VanCross of Eugene Oregon, a 75 person tour group in Chicago bound for Mammoth Cave, silk worm culture experiments under Nathan Salmon in New Mexico, H E Huntington’s link to Sant Clark in Los Angeles electric traction, a fatal shooting in Olive Hill Kentucky between Marshal G H THN and Everett Beatty, A K Talbot elected head consul of the Modern Woodmen at Indianapolis, an ammonia gas explosion at a Washington brewery, a Richmond streetcar strike, and Chicago express wagon drivers gaining a 10 percent pay increase with extra Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
John A. Vancross
Eugene
Ore
Chicago
Kentucky
Alrcross
New Mexico
Nathan Salmon
H. E. Huntington
Sant.tor Clark
Electric Traction Railway
Bsiness
Los Angeles
California
Olive Hill
G. H Thn
Everett Beatty
Beatty
A. K Talbot
Linewin
Neb
William J. Bryan
Woodmen of American
Indianapolis
Washington, D
Richmond
Fire, drownings, and trials in Pacific Northwest list
News briefs report fire damage of 10000 dollars in Fremont a Seattle suburb a two year old Earl Vermehran drowned in a Portland cesspool and a Southern Pacific train wreck near Cow Creek canyon. The Cape Disappointment life saving crew rescued mariners in a Friday squall. A mining rush reaches Kootenay in Northern Idaho after a strike. Ex sheriff A H Huntington faces trial at Baker City. Matt Jarvi Italian sentenced to seven and a half years for patricide in Auburn. Governor Chamberlain refuses pardon in Kimberling case. Edward Hogan of Walla Walla faces accusations of abducting his wife during smallpox confinement. Marie Ware and H G McKinley land agents arrested at Eugene await federal hearing in Portland. W P Peacock of Marion County set to be the first to hang under the new state law for murder of Alexander Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Seattle
Earl Vermehran
Portland
Southern Pacific
Cow Creek Canyon
Cape Disappointment
Kootenay
Idaho
A. H. Huntington
Baker County
Baker City
Matt Jarvi
Ausora
Chamberlain
Emmett Kimberling
Clackamas
Edward Hogan
Walla Walla
Arole
Peat House
Marie Ware
H. G McKinley
Eugene
W. P. Peacock
Marion County
Sa Jem
Peacock
Alexander Kerr
Hotel Arrivals list from multiple cities
An untitled hotel arrivals list features guests arriving at a hotel including Phil Joseph from San Francisco W H Gavett of Portland C R Landig from Chicago Robert A White from Philadelphia A W Whitmer from Portland Mrs A M Curl from Welser Mand Baker from Weiser CE Ray from Chicago J J Cleland from New York and many other names with origins in Portland Seattle Spokane Louisville Athens Stoneton Sisseton Missoni and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Joseph
San Francisco
W. H. Gavett
Portland
C. R. Landig
Chicago
Robert A. White
Philadelphia
A. W. Whitmer
Burke
Max Raer
Friend
A. M. Curl
Welser
Mand Baker
Weiser
CE. Ray
J.J. Cleland
New York
Prienily
L. M. Sehot
Louisville
Edward Burke
Hartford
Eimer Stivens
Los Angeles
W. Harver Wells
A. Harris
Falkner
Seattle
A.W. Lackner
Spokane
A. Nylachler
South
BR. Clem
WD Chamberlain
Cite
John 8S. Guernell
M. Roberts
Cheap O R & N resort tickets to Clatsop Beach and others
Old Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company lists summer excursion fares to Seashore Clatsop Beach Long Beach and Hot Lake with round trip prices 1.75 2.75 and 9 plus meals baths or board details include Meacham Bingham Warm Springs and Fisherman Bay routes sale July 1 to August 25 limit 0 days no later than September 36. mentions a drug advert for Cheney Co and multiple wholesale druggists with testimonials and a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clatsop Beach
Long Heath
Bingham Warn Springs
Bingham Warm Springs
Jimtt
Meacham
Higher Wages Schedules Discussed by Harriman System Union
A Portland meeting to set a uniform wage schedule across Harriman roads faces delays after the Hopper disaster. Enginemen seek higher pay due to newer mountain engines, but Mohler and officials say overall wages are fair. A plan to create a general committee to fix pay and schedules across O R N, Oregon Short Line, and others progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Th & N
Mohler
EK BE. Holm
Bremen
la Grande
Portland
Moller
Yarl
Pleasant Valley
Kamela
Ouie General Committee
Oregco
Tinton Port Fe
Tolon
Thon Pacific
Harriman
Venem
Adjwatinenk
Hwilot
Bowrd
Tarweed Trouble Hits Eureka Flat Spring Wheat
Tarweed reported by Eureka Flat ranchers to be unusually troublesome this year. The weed appears in spring wheat, with theories blaming past deer activity and deep ground warmth changes that triggered germination. The infestation is thick in several fields, according to Walla Walla Union reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Flat
Walla Walla Union
Stock Cattle for Sale in Echo Oregon
Elmer Spike of Echo Oregon offers 50 cows, 25 calves by side, 10 two year old heifers, and 15 yearling heifers for sale. Local buyers contact Elmer Spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eide
Elmer
Echo
Ore
Norris and Rowe Amuse Here July Seven Show
Norris and Rowe trained animal shows arrive July seven featuring a performing elephant camels acrobats and unusual acts. The event includes a grand free parade and a lively program with clowns and human-animal acts promising a memorable city entertainment. Also advertised are Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches and a Stock Farm sale in Oregon plus the death of Mrs John Frye, a Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beat Amusement Enterprise
Do America
Norris & Rowe
Bally Elphante
Kidney Health Ad Warns of Overwork Hazards
An old advertisement stresses that overworked kidneys weaken health and blood purifying ability. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming it cures kidney and bladder troubles and improves overall organ function. The copy urges readers to mail for samples and to mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dir. Kilmer & Co
Hinge Hamion
S. VV
Kilmer
Binghamton
N. V
Notice to Contractors for Hotel St George third story
Beated proposals will be received at the office of T F Howard architect until three o'clock p m June 27 1908 for the building of a third story to the Hotel St George according to plans by T F Howard architect The right is reserved to reject any and all bids for the work June 16 1903
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Howard
St. George
Acker's Blood Elixir Adverts Promising Cure All
A copy describes Acker's Blood Elixir as a guaranteed blood purifier that cures chronic poisons and skin eruptions. It claims relief for pale weak or run down individuals and offers a refund if unsatisfied. Available from FW Schmidt & Co druggists for 60 cents and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Schmidt & Co
Pendleton Bath Houses Ready. Rooms, Baths Offered
The new hot lake bath houses are finished and open. Guests should secure rooms in advance. Rates include board and room from 10 to 15 dollars per week and baths at 1.60 dollars per week. Also a blacksmith shop in Pendleton is for sale via Barnhart Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Lake
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J. J. Frey
The
Santa Fe
Sedatta, Mo
Atte
United States
Pacific Northwest News
Pendleton
FL James
Seattie
J. W. Daly
Baler
J. Hommel
Stoneton
O. F. Beaver
Sisseton
J. McChegor
Sissetoty
W. Smith
Athens
F. Page
Athena
Woor
McRoberts
L. Downer
W. OD. Alarks
William Nichols
Spotmane
M. Hardesty
Missoni
Allen
City
Cheney & CO
Tole
PF J Cheney
Iim
Toleile
Walding
N. Employes
Herpicide
Newbro
Norris and Rowe
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Ogle
Bentley & Hartman
Oregon
Mra
John Frye
Neagle Bros
Pacific
Neagle Brothers
Miescke
Missouri
Weat Webb St
Crowner Bros Telephone
Malin
Gray
Gray's Harbor
Oo. W
Cif
St. GE Rest At
T. A. Oldiathd
St. One
Milameapelts Cou
Becconery
F. W. Schmidt
Barnhart, Association
Conrad Platzoeder
Standard Grocery Monopole Grocers Court
Mtree
Tile
Hushogg
May
Derry
Hohnke Walker
Oungg
Penv
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