Harriman Seeks Electrified Rail Network Expansion
Chicago hydraulic engineer George W. Sturtevant cites Harriman plans to electrify about 1000 miles of railroad from San Francisco to Omaha, asserting control of water power from California to Nebraska. He claims Harriman could power the line via Nash Deschutes and Snake river projects, with influence over Portland and Oregon power developments.
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Portland
Harriman
San Francisco
Omaha
Southern Pacific
O. K. & Ny Cresot
Union Pacific
George W. Sturtevant
Chicago
United States
Edison Rich
Sturtevant
California
Oregon
Idaho
Nebraska
Deschutes
Deschutes River
Snake River
Loup River
Grants Paso
Feather River
Inquirer
Boston
Water Power Trust
Portland, Trailway, Light & Power Company of
Harriman Banks
Salt Lake City
Thrilling Rescue Story From Cheney Washington
Bert FR Lean of Cheney recounts a desperate lung trouble that defied doctors in Cheney Spokane and California before Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. The remedy treats lung trouble bronchitis coughs and colds asthma croup and whooping cough. Available 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle. Guaran teed by Tallman Co and Pendleton Drug Co.
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Bert FR Lean
Cheney
Wash
Spokane
California
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Father Refuses Whipping Son On Court Order
New York reports Adolph Deutsch refused to pay a $2 fine in children's court after the judge ordered corporal punishment for his 12 year old son. Deutsch argued against beating and insisted there are better ways to raise a boy. He was jailed briefly before paying the fine.
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New York
Adolph Deutsch
Detisch
Promise to Carry Matter to Higher Court
A statement vows to pursue the issue in a higher court, signaling intent to escalate legal proceedings. No further details on parties, dates, or jurisdiction are provided in the fragment.
Dorando Piotro Returns After Marathon Windfall
Dorando Piotro pockets about 29 000 in American money after his Olympic marathon finish in England. He plans to sail home next week and may return next autumn. The baker turned athlete notes his wealth in the US is surprising and advises investing in Italy.
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Dorando Piotro
New York
England
Dorando
America
Italy
Tessure
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy Offers Quick Aid
This advice targets readers with limited means who cannot hire a physician during diarrhoea. It claims one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will cure, notes years of use and reliability, and advertises a price of 26 cents at all good dealers.
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Chamberlain
Oil strike reported in Malheur county well
Baker City reports privately that the Monmouth Oil company struck oil in a well in Malheur county. Details were secretive but leaked, causing excitement in Baker City where many residents have financial interests in the Malheur oil fields. The news ran through local circles, stirring speculation about the size of the find.
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Baker City
Monmouth Oil Company
Baker
Malheur
Democrat
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised as Best on Market
EB. W. Tardy editor Gainsboro Tenn praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market. He cites its quick relief for his baby’s colds and urges readers to buy it at all good stores.
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Chamberlain
EB. W. Tardy
the Sentinel
Gainsboro
Tenn
Society Notes From Page Seven Gather Local Visits and Travel
North ern Pacific train brought Mrs. O F P Kirk of Athena as a guest of her sister Mrs. E J Sommerville, returning home last night. Mrs. Cc J Smith returned from Seattle where she aided Mrs. F W Renton as hostess In the Oregon building on Oregon day. Mrs. F R Swinburne visiting Portland friends expected home early next week. Mr. and Mrs. E H Brown returned to Echo after a brief Pendleton trip. Mrs. W A Slusher went to Colorado to visit her parents for several weeks. Arthur Sprague, Portland lumber man, visiting in the city this week. Dr. White of Klamath Falls visiting Dr. J A Beat. Miss Phillips of Lewiston guests of Miss Kathleen Furnish at Wenaha summer home. Mrs. B E Dodd of Hermiston a guest at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R Alexander. Mrs. Thomas C Warner entertained a few friends at an informal card party. Mrs. R K Lewis left for Hermiston to remain until Sunday. Mrs. Sam Thompson spending a few days on the ranch near Adama. Fred and Eleanor Vincent guests at the W J Furnish Wenaha home. Mrs. Thomas Spohr entertained friends at dinner. Roy W Skiley spent last Sunday at Pilot Rock visiting friends. Mrs S W McClure guest of friends in Eugene this week.
Oregon Lumber Yard Advertises Cheap Sawdust Supply
An Oregon lumber yard announces it can supply sawdust in any quantity at low prices, inviting customers to place orders for bulk use.
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Orchard near Rose Sells for 12000 Dollars
A twenty acre orchard near Rose was sold for twelve thousand dollars, with details of buyer and sale terms not disclosed. The transaction highlights rural land value in the region and reflects ongoing agricultural property activity.
Remarkable Helen Kellar Celebrates 29th Birthday Worldwide
Helen Kellar, deaf and blind since infancy, gains fame as an author and philanthropist. A native of Alabama, she now lives in Wrentham Massachusetts, born June 27 1880 in Tuscaloosa. educated at Radcliffe 1900-04, published The Story of My Life in 1902 and Optimism An Essay in 1906.
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Helen Kellar
Miss Kellar
Alabama
Wrentham
Mass
Tuscumbia
Alexander Spottswood
Virginia
Adams
Everett
New England
Miss Keller
Anne Manefield Sullivan
Radcliffe College
Profits in Dairying by Fred Schomberg of Hillsboro
Fred Schomberg of Hillsboro earned 3247 from 33 cows for the year ended February 28, averaging 105.37 per cow. He farms 112 acres, 65 cultivated, with feed grown on site except 425 spent on chop and meal. The herd generated nearly 44 per acre, with other animals relying on the same forage.
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Fred Schomberg
Hillsboro
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
A historical notice cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury warning they impair senses and harm the system. It endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. sold by druggists. price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Druggiste
Meacham Sawmill Employs About 100 Men
A Meacham sawmill provides steady work for roughly 100 men, reflecting thriving local industry and employment stability in the town.
Dan Kellys Racing Days May Be Over
Seattle reports fear that Dan Kelly may end his meteoric sport career after a badly sprained ankle. Bill Shey ward, University of Oregon trainer, had guided him for the A A U meet at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. Kelly aimed to enter the A A U W meet this summer and prove he could match his Spokane world record in the broad jump despite injury. His setback shocks the Northwest sporting community after his London Olympic team participation and second place in the jump.
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Seattle
Dan Kelly
Bill Sheyward
University of Oregon
Kelly
Spokane
Bator City
Northwest
America
London
Pope Annoyed by Gift of Auto from Americans
A landaulet style automobile bought in Turin arrived at the Vatican for the pope. The car, costing about 4000 dollars, features papal coat of arms and St. Joseph image. The pope and Vatican officers inspected it, while the donors remain unnamed and the gift appears to be pressuring him.
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Rome
Vatican
Turin
St. Joseph
Foley's Honey and Tar Advocated for Lung and Throat Ailments
Ty asserts reliable word that the pope will not use the mute scheme. Foley's Honey and Tar is highly recommended for sore throats and lung troubles. Many bronchitis and asthma sufferers report relief by using Foley's Honey and Tar from Koeppen Bros.
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le Pope
Foley
Foley's
Koeppen
Immigrants Seek Ideal Country in Eugene County
People continue to arrive in Eugene County in search of a land where they can live and prosper, the Register reports. The piece notes optimism about settlement and future prospects for new residents.
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Eugene Wond Laine County
The
Register
For Rent Unfurnished Room in East Oregonian Building
Large cool room for rent in East Oregonian building with electric lights. Bath on same floor. Inquire this office.
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East Oregonian
Thia
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
An advertisement promises cure for piles through a new absorption method. It urges sufferers to send address for home treatment details and a free trial offer, with references from the reader’s locality if asked. Mrs M Summers is named in the note as the contact.
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M. Summers
Dog
Notre
12th Annual Orient Cruise by North German Lloyd
Special features lead readers to unusual destinations Madeira Egypt India Ceylon Burma Java Borneo Philippines Japan. The 12th annual Orient Cruise departs March to May for 73 days including 24 days in Egypt and Palestine. Price from 400 dollars. Frank C. Chirk Times Blog N. P.
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Madeira
Egypt
India
Ceylon
Burma
Java
Borneo
Phillippines
Japan
Lloyd 5
Palestine
Frank C. Chirk
Times
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Oregon Building
Oregon Day
F. R. Swinburne
E. H. Brown
Echo
Pendleton
W. A. Slusher
Colorado
Arthur Sprague
Dr. White
Klamath Falls
J. A. Beat
Miss Phillips
Lewiston
Kathleen Furnlsh
Wenaha
BE. P. Dodd of
Hermiston
Mrs. R. Alexander
Sam’ Thompson
Adama
Fred
Eleanor Vincent
W. J. Furnish
Thomas Spohr
Roy W. Skiley
Pilot Rock
Aquest of Friends
5. W. McClure
Eugene
Rosebure
Richland Land Company
Lower
Yakima
Yakima River
Columbia
Richland
Columbia River
Columbia and
Columbia River Basin
Kennewick
Tacoma
Richland Land Co
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Nissen Implement Co
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