Various 1903 News Snapshots From Across U S
Reports from Salt Lake City note Misa Grace Emery turning 15 and inheritances reaching 2.6 million dollars on July 4 1903. Across the nation 4949 accidental deaths are recorded on July 4 including tetanus burns shooting and fireworks disasters. California cherries face ruin as Pear Wight ravages orchards. Mrs. Grover Cleveland is tied to Amelia Folsom Young in kinship. The London divorce suit with Anna Strumsky draws attention. San Francisco city hall stores 600 Mage items used for gala decorations. Industrial stocks and railroads show dividends near last year. A violin once bought for 36 reappears as a Stradivarius valued at 250. Steerage fares drop sparking a wave of tourist emigration. Jackson Taylor dies after ascending to 10 000 feet in Utah.
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Misa Grace Emery
Salt Lake City
United States
California
Jack London
Anna Strumsky
Londons
San Francisco
City Hall
Wall Street
Amelia Folsom Young
Brigham Young
Grover Cleveland
Salt Lake Bank
Young
London
Europe
Salem arrest in murder case linked to Chicago suspect
Harry Holt, a printer wanted in Chicago for attempted murder, was arrested in Salem while seeking a jury to try Frank Gugliiimo, the Italian murderer of Portland. Forty four jurors were excused on Wednesday. Victor Howard aged 17 and Elmer Osborne aged 22 each received one year in the penitentiary for horse stealing at Albany. Mrs Eva A Danforth of Oakland was burned to death when a coal oil lamp overturned in her home. The Corvallis and Eastern railway faces a $12000 damage suit from Mrs Sarah Cleland of Portland for injuries nine weeks prior. The Marquam Grand theater in Portland closed for summer repairs. D L Rhodes of Centralia, failing to pass barber exam, sues to test Washington barber law. A Baker county farmer discovers a quarter section of state land he bought in 1882 is mineral and lacks title for 20 years despite occupancy.
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Harry Holt
Chicago
Salem
Frank Gugliiimo
Portland
Victor Howard
Elmer Osborne
Albany
Eva A. Danforth
Oakland
Cal
D. L. Rhodes
Centralia
Washington
Baker County
Oregon
Real estate buyers urged to visit Wade & Son in Pendleton
E T Wade and Son advertise to buy wheat land stock ranch town property vacant lots or any real estate in Pendleton Oregon. Office is in E T Building and phone is Black 1111.
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E. T. Wade & Son
E. T. Building
Pendleton
First Grago Beef Trade Signals Seattle Purchase
Camas Prairie growers sell entire herd to Carstine Brothers of Seattle through L Stubblefield Pendleton. Prices: steers 3 cents, cows 24 cents, bulls 2 cents. About 1000 head remain on Camas ranges. First grain beef shipment of 1904, three weeks later than last year, driven 200 miles in three days amid heat and dust. Prices lower than year prior but growers see potential for higher values as demand grows.
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Camas
Carstine Brothers
Seattle
L. Stubblefield
Pendleton
Camas Prairie
Henry Lasinks
George Linwner
Jacob Born
Mosele Brothers
Ralph
Sam Clark
Oregon
Camas Prairia
Drought Ravages Willamette Valley Crops in Oregon
The Salem Journal reports a severe two week drought across the Willamette valley damaging hay and grain. Oat hay suffers most as farmers cut early to preserve quality, Clover hay less affected, but a likely fall market shortage looms. Ground baked after a wet spring left soil crusted, and remaining damage may be permanent even with forthcoming rain.
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Willamette Valley
Salem Journal
Oregon
Short Salmon Run Disappoints Oregon River Fisheries
In Astoria on June 28, fishery reports show a salmon run markedly short with pack 50 percent below last year. Open season began amid high water, keeping river fish scarce and smaller than naval. North shore packers share south shore shortages. river expected to improve as it declines, but a July hatchery surge likely needed to offset the shortage.
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Astoria
Naval
Burton
Washington
Cathlamet
Vermont Republicans Convene for Governor Nomination in Montpelier
The Vermont Republican state convention met in Montpelier with John W. Stewart presiding. Delegates will nominate candidates for governor and other state offices for September electors, and choose four presidential electors. Charles J. Bell of Walden leads in instructed delegates. J A DaBoer is the next strongest aspirant.
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Rmont
Montpelier
Vermont
John W. Stewart
Middlebury
Charles J. Bell
Walden
J. A. DaBoer
Inauguration Planned for Porto Rico Governor Beekman Winthrop
In San Juan preparations are underway for the inauguration next Monday of Beekman Winthrop as the new governor of Porto Rico. A general holiday will mark the day with grand ceremonies and a fireworks display. Delegations from across the island will attend amid elaborate festivities.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
Beekman Winthrop
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New York
Utah
Pacific Northwest News
Corvallis & Eastern Railway
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M. J. Monteith
Flanigan
W. DP. Chamberlain
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F. W. Waite
F. Sinnheimer
H. Stocker
H. E. Bartholomew
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Hepp
G. T. Williams
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Vo Hanager
A. W. Whitmer
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Spokane
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Cantic Rock
G. §. Youngman
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Thomas J. Flynn
Baker Cry
Will Watkins
Joe
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J. J. Linn
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Entee
J. W. Beady
Pocatello
M. B. Picklaan
Granite
Ralph Saling
Weston
Bert Marah
Weaton
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Milton
R. C. Miller
Butte
J. C. Spear
George B. Harrison
Syracuse
T. FE. Stapleton
Bhillo
R. H. Young
Lt. Sylvester
Kansas City
L. Sinnott
Porlanil
James L. Smith
Denver
F. B. Brown
Harry HH. Wright
Ll. W. Blowers
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William Sullivan
Neaver
William Walker
Porthans
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Walla
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Scattin
Frank Wood
St. Louis
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G. A. Hammond
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BJ Cooper
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Helix
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Ringe
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Henry Lazinks
U Kiah
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N. H. Sharp
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F. A. Dersham
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Reno
PP. Weger
W. P. Weger
OM. P. Fritz
Conastota
George W. Fritz
Fred Peterson
F. J. Berg
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Kamela
T. M. Ellsworth
Esty
Walter Sherley
Colfax
Net
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Iowa
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J. B. Norman
Iowa Hotel
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Golden Gate
Grays Harbor
R. Depot
the Fair
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Frazer Theatre
K. J. Taylor
R. B. Cummins
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Kamela, Oregon
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J. E. Ruesell & Co
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Webb Ard
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