Follow the Whites Crow Indians Thrifty Yet Struggling For Dollars
In Helena the Crow agency agent discusses the tribe’s thrift self sufficiency and progress toward white ways. He notes no ration support for over a year yet warns many spend money on farm tools while tuberculosis remains a leading killer at 3 percent. The Howe brothers trial and vivid portraits of figures like Turns Black Plenty and Old Alligator accompany observations on reservation life and traditions fading under modernization.
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Reid
G. Reynoldz
Crow Agency
Helena
Howe Brothers
Nne
Turns Black Plenty
Judge Hunt
Alligator
Major Reynolds
Federal Building
Old Idaho County land case heard in district court
The Lewis ton Tribune reports a long district court session in Idaho County concluding the Hal Way May va Black Eagle and others land ownership case. An interpreter was used, with witnesses including aged New Perce Indians describing marriage customs and past events dating back to 1456, revealing extensive ancestral ties to the land.
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District Court
Idaho County
Lewiston Tribune
Imperial Chinese commission departs Seattle for Washington
A 42 member Imperial Chinese delegation led by Gardner Yerkes leaves Seattle aboard the Oriental Limited. The group splits routes toward Niagara Falls and Washington D C with plans to meet the Chinese minister, citing undisclosed purposes. Secretaries informed of English press reports but barred from comment by royal orders. Local Chinese admit funding boycott opponents but fear reign of terror in China.
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Imperial Party
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Imperial Chinese Commission
San Francisco
Gardner Yerkes
Great Northern Road
The
Oriental Limited
Paul
Niagara Falls
Washington, D. C
Imperial Commission
United States
China
Polk County to Nearly Double 1906 Valuation
Polk County valuations are set to rise from about 4.39 million to 8.0 to 9.0 million for 1906. Assessor Graves will summon deputies next week to begin the assessment, aiming to align with neighboring counties and an agreement made at the Lewie and Clark fair in Portland. Tax levy may decline proportionally as valuations rise.
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Polk County
Independence West Side Enterprise
Graves
Willamette Valley
Portland
Lewie and Clark
Polk
Highest railroad bridge near Royal Gorge promises record height
March 5 report notes work starting on the world’s highest railroad bridge atop the Royal Gorge near Uneetty. It will tower 2400 feet above the Arkansas River and connect with a California syndicate plan for an interurban electric system from Fremont county to Florence. Completion and operation are expected in the summer.
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Colorado
Royal Gorge
Uneetty
Denver & Rilo Grande Railroad
Arkansas River
Plane of Syndicate of
Jewish Congress Mews Discusses Jewish Welfare Plan
St Petersburg March 5 The Jewish congress authorized by the government opened with a large attendance. Representatives from all parts of the empire and many of the country’s most distinguished Jews are present. The session will discuss the situation and try to formulate a plan to improve the condition of Jews in the empire. No definite plan has yet been augmented.
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Jewish Congress
St. Petersburg
Empire
Vacancies Reported at Naval Academy in Washington Dc
After March a total of 63 vacancies will exist in the Naval Academy to be filled by U S Senators and 195 by representatives and both houses. Members notified to pend nominations. Vacancies nearly equally distributed across sections of the country.
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Naval Academy
Washington, D. C
United States
Fined for Selling Liquor in Hood River Case
G. W. Hoper, accused by the Telegram of selling liquor in Hood River, was fined 60 dollars at The Dalles Hood River News Letter. The report notes the arrest occurred last week and the fine was imposed by local authorities.
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G. W. Hoper
Hood River
Dalles
Bourne Platform Promises for United States Senate Bid
Jonathan Bourne of Portland files intention to run in Republican primaries for the six year Senate term beginning March 4 1907. His platform calls for direct election of senators, publicity of campaign funds, national control of interstate commerce, strict labor-hour limits, pure food laws, irrigation aid to Oregon, canal projects, coast defenses, and Roosevelts reelection. Bourne, a New Englander by birth, has long been active in Oregon politics and development of mineral resources, reportedly spending over a million on mines.
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United States
Bourne
Jonathan Bourne
Portland
Patama Canal
Columbia
Willamette Rivers
Coos
Yaquink
Oregon
Ilo
Oregon City
Roosevelt
Mr. Bourne
New Bedford
Mass
It Saved My Life Says Manning Woman Tells of Pinkham Remedy
Mrs T Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes to Lydia E Pinkham describing how the Vegetable Compound relieved long standing menstrual pain weakness and fainting spells after two years of doctors and remedies failing She credits the product with restoring health and urges other women to seek help through the Pinkham program with chief endorsement from Lydia E Pinkham and her daughter.
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Willadsen
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. T. ©. Willadsen
Manning, Iown
Mrs. Pinkham
Mra. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lynn
Maas
Arctic voyage planned by Captain Mikkelsen from San Francisco
Danish explorer Captain Mikkelsen is due in San Francisco to finalize preparations for an Arctic expedition to Banks Land and Beaufort Sea. The venture, backed by the Royal Geographical Society and American Geographical Society, aims to study magnetic and meteorological conditions and search for unknown islands, with operations slated to begin in 1908.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mikkelsen
Banks Land
Royal Geographical Society of London
American Geographical Society
American Society
Pacific Coast
Mackenzie River
Captain Mikkelsen
Mackenzie Delta
Arctic
Arctic Ocean
Banks Lani
Beaufort Sea
Pole
Thiet
Wollaston Land
Pacifica
A Regular White Elephant Wyoming May Not Commission Again
The Wyoming, at Mare Island navy yard, may not enter commission again as turrets are being altered. It is one of the ships kept indefinitely on the waiting list. The Navy Department approved a $66,000 survey, $41,000 for turret work, with the rest for general overhaul if the ship is ultimately not sent into commission.
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Wyoming
San Francisco
Cal
Mare Inland Navy Yard
Navy Department
Baker County to Shear Over 160000 Sheep This Spring
Baker County expects more than 160000 sheep with spring shearing from May 20. Hand shearers priced at 7 cents and machine shearers at 12.5 cents, bucks double. About 100 hand workers and two machines anticipated. crews travel across Oregon Washington Idaho. wool prices seen strong with reports around 18 cents per pound. Willamette River flood noted in Independence Enterprise.
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Baker County
Baker City
Umatilla
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
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Brock & M'Comas CO
Colorle
Secretary of State
T C Willadsen
Shore
Pendleton
Oxfords
the Fair Department Store
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
Willamette River
Independence Enterprise
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Hregoran
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