Oregon Dividends Drive Speculation Against Harriman Power
The Oregon Daily Journal examines Harriman led profits from the O R & N dividend of 8 250 000 declared in New York City. It argues the Union Pacific group controls Oregon railway assets and profits, delays Oregon construction, and uses surplus funds for personal speculation amid financial stringency. It cites earnings figures for the O R & N company, including 1907 gross earnings of 12 942 815 and major expenses, noting substantial income from non-operating sources and limited road maintenance.
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Harriman
Oregon
Hillsboro
Tillamook
Robert Wakefield and
Pacific
Drain
Coos Bay
Portland
New York
Matron
Central
Coffee grocers west of the Rocky Mountains
Local grocers west of the Rockies offer a satisfaction guarantee with money-back refunds. The policy ensures customers can return products if they are not pleased, and retailers reimburse the purchase price.
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Grocers
Rocky Mountains
Dr. King's New Life Pill advertised by Tallman Co
An old drug store ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pill promising health beyond jewels. It claims relief for head ache biliousness constipation and malaria with a cheerful refund if unsatisfied from Tallman Co drug store.
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Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Drug Store
Sheriff Ambrose Declines Third Term Bid in Grant County
Sheriff Ambrose of Grant county states he will not seek a third term, citing two previous elections but open to a Republican nomination if offered. He notes broad taxpayer support and a continued administration policy, pending voter endorsement at the next primary.
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Ambrose
Grant County
Republican Party
Frank K. Welles
Indian Church Troubles Trial of Rev Mark McArthur
Trial of Mark McArthur for malicious libel unfolds before Justice Era as Nez Perce factions clash over letters said to remove Silas Whitman from Fort Lapwal church secretariat. Pending outcome could shape tribe religious course. Lewiston Teller notes prominent Indians align in factions.
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State of Idaho
Mark Arthur
Arthur
Walla Walla
Silas Whitman
Fort Lapwal
Lewiston Teller
Nez Perce
Church
Chief lets prisoner go amid Portland police clash
Much disgust voiced at Portland police methods as Yakima Deputy Sheriff Grant tracked M. K. Nichols who was held in custody Tuesday night but released after a mistaken identity. Nichols allegedly sought money under false pretenses and was later arrested in Portland by detectives without Grant being notified.
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Portland
Grant
Yakima County
M. K. Nichols
Gritamacher
Nichola
Nichols
North Yakima
Ays
Puyallup
Nine Hour Law Spurs Women Telegraphers and Block Signals
Washington reports that railroads plan to run trains by block signals and telephones following the nine hour law. Thousands of male telegraph operators may be replaced by women at lower wages as Morse code knowledge becomes unnecessary. Disputes arise over reliability of telephone orders versus old telegraph methods amid push to automate stations and cut staff.
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Washington
Mar
Harriman
Burlington Road
Chicago
Galesburg
Bryan Pears Interests Advises Careful Weed on Delegates
Bryan arrived here today from Jackson Mississippi and was asked about the Denver delegation personnel. He warns that money may influence selections and urges caution in hiring or buying influence among delegates.
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Denver
Bryan
Jackson
Miss
Prominent Architect Endorses Electric Bitters in San Francisco
Mr Norman R Coutler of the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. He claims it treats stomach liver and kidney issues promptly and strengthens the body. The tonic is advertised as the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier priced 80 cents at Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
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Norman R. Coutler
Delbert
San Francisco
Tallman & Co
For Rent Five room house near Main Street ad
For Rent. A five room house one block from Main street. Furniture for three rooms for sale cheap. Apply at this office.
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Main Street
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Geo. W. Bradley
C. A. Barrett
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Frank Saling
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