Rock Island railway eyes Portland coast reach
Oregon Daily Journal reports Chicago Rock Island & Pacific plans rapid westward survey from Boise to Portland with terminal grounds in Portland and branches to Tacoma and Seattle. Incorporation of Colorado Wyoming Idaho railroad to build Boise Denver route signals Pacific terminal goal. Executive group from multiple states oversees the project amid talks of consolidation with Louisville & Nashville and Frisco systems.
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Rock Island
Portland
Denver
Boise
Bat
Oregon Daily Journal
Rock Island Railway
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
the Journal
Colorado, Wyoming & Idaho Railroad
Rojee
Laramie
St. Anthony
Pacific
Tacoma
Seattle
Folee
Salmon River
Clearwater Country
Lewinton
Columbia River
Willamette Valley
Flock Teland
Louisville & Nashville
Chicago & Alton
Frisco Eyetem
Seaboard
Rock Thland
New Orleans
el Paws
Galveston
Atlanta
Bavyannah
Charleston
Richmond
Jacksonville
Steamera
Havana
Valem
Tts Engineere
Bolee
W. R. West
Wyo
Chenoweth
McCracken
Kan
Ora Haley
Joseph Underwood
Chicago
Frank Hi. Stewart
Benton
John PD
Militizen
McPherson
Kaw
Huse
Boston
Augustus Ruffher
J. S&s
James A. McPherson
Ralela
N. C
Horace C. Wood
Seneca, & C
Charles M. Colton
Salem-Winston
Ralph H. Mathews
Albany
Mr. McPherson
South
Columbus Cotton Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Chattihoochle
Celtic Falls
Plant your money here for growth and security
The notice urges depositing funds with this bank offering four percent interest compounded semi annually. It claims mercantile agencies and the town will attest to its financial standing and conservative methods, encouraging readers to place their money with them for growth.
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Nish
Anfe
Bank Robbery Suspect Charged in Marion County Court
Jack Hoffman alias J B R Kelly was found guilty in a Jus tee court 19 days ago for carrying concealed weapons. Sheriff Culver of Marion County arrives tonight to arrest him for a Woodburn bank robbery dated months earlier as bank employees identify Hoffman's picture via Detective Fitzgerald. Ward sent to Sheriff Sexton to transfer the prisoner to Woodburn for final handling.
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Justee Douthit
Jack Hoffman
Ales J. BR. Kelly
Culver
Marion County
Woodburn
Wood
Portland
Hoffman
Fitzgerald
Woodburn Bank
Ward
Missouri Attorney George A Calhoun Visits Athena Area
Missouri lawyer George A Calhoun of Browning, aged 21 years in Wisconsin for a tour, toured California and the Lewie and Clark fair. He moved with his parents to the county near Athena 21 years ago, then returned to Missouri after 18 months, and this is Browning’s first visit west since.
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Missouri
George A. Calhoun
Browning, Mo
California
Lewie and Clark
Wis Parente
Athena
Mr. Browning
Large Wheat Crop Expected Across the County
A. L. Knight reports the reservation portion of the county will head about July 10 with barley cut earlier. Harvesting will start there before other areas, with conditions favorable for a strong yield. Officials say some regions may match last year’s unusually good harvest as grain ripens under ideal weather.
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Umatilla
A. L. Knight
Here
Pendleton
Captain Isaacs
Helix
Harvert
Eae
W. M. Blakeley
Bagtland
Muddy Oregon Race Machine Crashes in Nebraska Bridge Incident
Stanchfield of New York reports the Salem Statesman describes a wrecked machine coated in Oregon mud. The vehicle, branded Old Sport, narrowly outpaced by Old Steady after a bridge collapse over the North Platte River in Nebraska, spoiled the race and purse.
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Stanchfield
New York
Salem Statesman
Oregon
North Platte River
Nebraska
Hartman Abstract Sale Becomes Johns Henninger Leadership
James Johns and W. S. Henninger acquire the Hartman Abstract company from G. A. Hartman Jr. and the Hartman interests. Johns elected president, Henninger vice president, Charien Maresh remains secretary. Hartman Jr. retains office space and endorsement of the new leadership for Pendleton and Umatilla county. Milking 21 Jersey cows on Wild Horse alfalfa farm yields 75 gallons daily for Blue Mountain creamery.
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James Johns
Henninger
G. A. Hartman, Jr
Hartman Abstract Company
W. 8
North Dakota
Pendleton
Umatilla
Mr. Johns
G. A. Hartman
Cowan
T. G. Halley
Jersey
Blue Mountain
Mr. Halley
Oregon
Fhelde
Verdant Wheat Field Transforms Franklin County
Franklin County Washington, once called the Sahara of Central Washington, is described as nearly a solid verdant wheat field. A Green of Walla Walla, promoting a new Weston plow technique, credits improved farming methods and land handling for higher yields rather than climate change. He travels Eastern and Central Washington promoting the invention.
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Franklin County
Washington
A. Green
Walla Walla
Green
Wool Scouring Begins at Penicheton Mill in Oregon
The Penicheton Scouring mill steam press started operations, scouring and baling about 2,000,000 pounds of wool for the Beaton market. Capacity is 130 bales per day, employing 12 men. most wool comes from Baker, City, and Elgin, with total on hand and contracted around 4,000 bales. It is claimed the largest press in Oregon, operated by steam.
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Penichc
Beaton
Baker
City
Elgin
Oregon
Stem
Harvest Wages in Umatilla County This Year
Wages for harvest labor in Umatilla County are rising with a 4 to 6 per day for separator tenders and 8 per day for header drivers. Combined harvester drivers earn 2 to 0 per day, with common labor at 1.56 to 1.75 per day, and other roles like lowers at 2.50 per day. A strong wheat crop forecasts abundant help as idle men arrive to secure work.
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Umatilla
Fishing trip returns with good catch and pleasant outing
Revs Diven Bleakney and Van Nuys along with Prof Moore of Colorado Springs have just returned from a fishing trip on the Umatilla river. They report a large supply of fish and an enjoyable outing.
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Diven, Bleakney
van Nuys
Thin City
Prof
Moore
Colorado Springs
Umatilla
Land Contest Hearing Near Cold Springs
In Commissioner Parkes' court during the past week several land contest cases in Cold Springs country were tried. another hearing is set for tomorrow. The case of George W. Simons ve, Edwin Howland involves abandonment of the land by the defendant. Winter and Collier appear for the contestant, Carter and Raley for the defendant.
Second auto arrives in Portland after rough race
A badly used up Oldsmobile named Old Steady limped into Portland three days after the winner from New York to Portland for a $1000 purse. The cracked dashboard, sprung axles, and patched body marked the defeated auto in the transcontinental race. Driver Percy Megurgel and Burtiett were credited.
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Portland
New York
Percy
FC Megurgel
Burtiett
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