Fires plague cities and war talks spread across nations
Fire at Nashville destroyed property worth 600000 dollars. Evanston Wyoming also suffered a Sunday night blaze causing losses of 75000. Secretary Taft to be invited to tour Australia. A Moscow bomber was sentenced to hard labor. Central New York wreck report downplays speed claims. Ogden Utah forest fire ravaged crops and buildings worth 50000. A Grand Lake Colorado mother killed her four children and wounded herself. Siberia food district depleted to feed Vladivostok troops. Germany buys Washington embassy site to mimic Potsdam. Ikhona steamer sunk by Russian cruiser near Hong Kong, crew saved at Singapore.
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Nashville
Tenn
Union Pacific
Evanston
Wyo
W. H. Taft
Moscow
Mentor
Ogden
Utah
Watt ¢. Gregg
Grand Lake
Col
Uesur
Siberia
Vladivostok
Russia
Viadivostok
Washington, D. C
Frederick the Great
Potsdam
British Indian Steam Navigaion Company
Ikhoma
Terek
Honk Kong
Singapore
Pontak
Ikhona
Rangoon
Yokohama
Northwest News Highlights From Washington and Oregon
Washington enforces a new school book law replacing the five year old. Mazamas of Portland celebrate 12th annual Rainier climb. Portland whist clubs win a Northwest tournament in Portland last week. German fur trader Garrett Busch arrives in Portland with 25000 in tar. Portland teachers may have left posts. W J Kolkett completes 25th year as Seattle’s instant postmaster. Oscar Stephens sells 66000 sheep at 3.40 each to Custer Sheep Co. Seattle delegates head to Epworth League in Baltimore to bring next national meet to Seattle. Roy Fitzgerald and bride of two weeks injured in a buggy accident near Garfield. Mrs Florence Smith, widow, jumps from Good Samaritan hospital window in Portland, fatally injured.
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Washington
Mazamas
Portland
Mt. Rainier
Northwest
Garrett Busch
Nulato
Alaska
W. J. Kolkett
Seattle
Ankeny and Mead Speak on Washington Fisheries Policy
Senator Levi Ankeny from Washington criticizes Governor Mead's railroad commission, praising eastern Washington support for fisheries and hatcheries. He discusses Alaska’s salmon industry, hatchery plans, and the need for international cooperation on Fraser River fisheries, noting canned salmon value and regional cannery activity.
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Mead
Washington
Levi Ankeny
United States
Seattle News
Senator Ankeny
Seattle
Bellingham
Ankeny
Congress
Alaska
Anacortes
Clackamas
Oregon
Anncorter
British Columbia
Frazer River
Sewer Connections Made in District Nearly All
Sewer Inspector W F Withee reports that nearly all residences in the district are connected to the sewer system under council orders. A few unconnected locations remain, but the number is small and shrinking. The council faces questions about further extensions as applicants seek neighborhood expansion, but no action has been taken yet.
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W. FR. Withee
Steam Laundry to Open at Echo by Mrs Halstead
Mrs J Halstead of Echo plans a first class steam laundry to start soon. She will erect a building tailored for the plant and hire an experienced launderer to run it, aiming to open within four weeks after completion.
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J. Halstead
Echo
Pendleton
Buck-Jen Arica Salve Promoted For Skin Ailments
No secret about Buck Jen Arica Salve proven effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes says D L Gregory of Hope Texas. Sold by Tallman & Co at 26e and high cash price offered for second hand goods at Sharon & Eddings.
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Buck- Jen
O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Texas
Tallman & Co
Sharon & Eddings
Demand for Oregon Bucks Drives Large Ram Lamb Trade
Charles Cunningham of Wil Ship and Colorado and Wyoming plans to ship 2000 young Rambouillet bucks to Colorado and Wyoming within ten days. He will open sale pens in Denver and fulfill large orders from Montana Idaho and Boise City. He predicts no bucks left for sale after this season and cites favorable weather range and water boosting lamb growth and future buck quality.
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Charles Cunningham
Colorado
Wyoming
Umatilla County
Mr. Cunningham
Denver
Bealte
Cunningham
Montana
Idaho
Wilam Lindsay
Glendive
Idaho Sheep & Land Company
Boise City
Praise of the fair and G A R reunion visit
James A. Drake and Mrs Drake returned from the G A R reunion in Oregon City and praised the fair. He noted near completion of exhibits, with four major buildings government forestry foreign and liberal arts finished. A week could be spent in the government building alone, he said.
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Mr. Drake
Sugar pine lumber eyed as Eastern pine substitute
Text reports on the sugar pine of the Sierra Nevada as a superior substitute for eastern white pine. Sugar pine yields large boards, resiny wood, and strong patterns, with rising California cut rates from 46,000,000 to 120,000,000 board feet between 1900 and 1994. Reforestation notes urge second growth protection and selective competition thinning.
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Pacific
Sierra Nevada Mountains
California
Staelf
Enet
Bureau of Forestry Studies
Spelen
Dalny Looks Well Kept Despite War Damage
The city shows good paving and shade trees along streets, with railway station and many homes damaged by fire. Despite loss, long afternoon walk reveals intact piers and substantial Russian rebuilding, while some areas display costly yet showy architecture and lingering wartime impact.
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Dalny
Washington
Property Ad Gables: Hotel St George Listing
Advertises Hotel St George property owned by George Darveau at the corner of Main and Webb, within a block and a half from the depot.
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Hotel
St. George George Darveau, Prophets
MAIN
WEBB
Depot
Do You Get Up With a Lame Back
Kidney trouble makes you miserable. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claims to treat kidney, liver and bladder issues. Readers are offered a free sample bottle and an informational book by writing to Kilmer & Co. at Binghamton New York.
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Emigees Geen
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The Golden Rule Hotel Remodeled and Refurnished
The Golden Rule Hotel announces complete remodeling and refurnishing throughout. Steam heat and electric lighting improved, with neat, clean rooms and up-to-date amenities. Beat cuisine and prompt service highlighted.
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Fergus County
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Florence Smith
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sabe
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E. O. Building
Pendleton, Or
Postoffice
Ankeny and Mead
Railroat Commission
Puget Sound
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W. R. King
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San Franchi
Edward’ Lucas
W. A. Broadwell
Kansas City
Robert Kitty
W. FB. Petts
Helix
PF Curran
Pittabureharley Burtin
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Bb . Mitton
Hicago
Estes and Wife
Athena
Will M. Peterson
Athen
John Miller
F. K. Shipley
Eeho
W. D Allard
George Stults
New York
J. N. de Jarnette
Omaha
BE. Williams
M. H. Anderson
J. H. Cross and Son
Walla Walla
FB. Wuien
A. Anderson
St. Jamen
Mias
Nellie Elliott
Paragould
J. Watson
Spokane
J. W. Colling
Chicago
Ralph Saling
Weston
G. M. Martin
London
J. HM. Dunlap
Cascade Locks
James Cuser
William Dunn
J. A. George
T. C. Wheaton
A. F. van Cleve
E. Bott
H. L. Grover
Max Michael
M. F. White
W. L. Jones
Pilot Rock
Henice W. King
City
J. Leen
Starbuck
J. J. Johnston
Cambrig
J. L. Taft
North Yakima
Mies Besale
Alex Walker
C. Walker
Jorgensen
Everett
Beulah Kinert
G. W. Gray
E. C. Bowen
South Bend
T. L. Lovell
Irrigan
J. H. Fletcher
Mies E. Senn
San Jose
the Pendleton
Edwin J. Burke
Hartford
Charles H. Green
San Francisco
J. C. Lindsey
F. B. Chipman
San Francissaco
Tom Thompson
J. M. Bentley
Portlan
Dh. H. Viner
Caldwell
BE. H. Molle
L. Harria
W. H. Garrett
L. Hirahland
Baker City
H. K. Dent
E. H. van Patten
Dayton
F. Rosa
E. Dupuis
Mia
F. E. Alvord
Omahn. Co
HB. Edwards
K. Taylor
Rh. Brandan
T. G. Laird
Indianapolis
T. F. Rourke
Pane
the Fair Department Store
Nanshan
Kuropatkin
Yaquina
John Warren
Episcopal Church
Heppner
Newport
Yaquina Bay
Charles BE
Bond
Alba
Ed Rinehart
W. E. Stillinger
St. George
I Nat
C.F. Colesworthy
East
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Walters
W. T. Parker
D. B. Richardson
Holx
Helix Oo
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Parker
Proprietor
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Rooma
IH. C. Bowers
Lst
Ageela
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
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Alliance Assurance Co
London & Lancashire Fire _ Insurance Co
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Frank Bclopton
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