Thorough and Earnest Work in County Associations
At a late meeting the Commercial Association elected nine new members, reduced initiation to 1, pledged to cover solicitors’ expenses for the fair, and discussed gymnasium access for youths. A county booklet proposal, relation with the county court, and outside-subscription drives were debated, with $456.08 reported in the treasury and a $200 guarantee for outside solicitors.
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Commercial Association
Cinh
Borie
Librarlan Nye
Gymnagum
C. J. Smith
Morrow County
Fair District
Not A Fair Board
Umatilla County Agricultural Society
Lee Teutsch
Subpoenas Rise in Beef Trust Inquiry to 200
Chicago reports forty additional subpoenas for witnesses in the beef trust inquiry, bringing total summons to 200. The grand jury is set to reconvene on March 20.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Woodcraft Headsquarters Campaign Discussed In Private Meeting
After last night’s adjournment a private session of the board of managers was held to discuss the campaign for the Woodcraft headquarters. Treasurer Mark Moorhomte provided the treasury report during the meeting.
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Leon Cohen
Gymnasiun
Treasury
Mark Moorhomte
Board of Managers
Woodcraft
Subway and elevated lines inch toward normal amid strike
New York on March 8 reports slight improvements as the subway runs trains every four to six minutes and the elevated system with 6000 men aims to handle two thirds of normal traffic. The company may refuse mayoral arbitration but later agreed to arbitrate while seeking more protection amid scattered disorder.
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Uation
New York
Chicago Grain Prices Opened and Closed Mixed
March 4 report shows May wheat opening at 1.14 percent and closing at 1.13 percent. Corn at 48 and oats at 21. Liverpool May wheat quoted at 6.9 percent, Porthand Valley wheat 87, Walla Walla 85, and bluestem 92.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Walla Walla
Chadwick Trial Moves Toward Close as Bank Records Probed
The Chadwick case reaches its third day of testimony with the government aiming to finish its evidence. Lyons of Oberlin Bank testified no credits to Chadwick existed when checks were drawn. Prosecutors sought to admit two drafts and a $12,600 check, while defense argued the amounts were not in the indictment. Court allowed the drafts and notes as part of the same transaction, and Mrs Chadwick smiled at the courtroom drama.
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Chadwick
Cleveland
Howiver Lyons
Oberlin Bank
Lbt+ bank
Choadwick
Lyonhe
Mr. Chadwick
Lyoms
Oraven
New York
Dr. Chadwick
Carnegie
Family from West Vergentia Arrives in Oregon
J BR Glendenning arrives from West Virginia with wife and five children, stopping at Hotel Pendleton. The family is divided at meals for numerical reasons, with four boys in one group and the mother with three girls in the other. Children aged 2 to 9 appear bright and likely to become good citizens if they stay.
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Oregon
J. BR. Glendenning
West Virwinds
Roosevelt
Pendleton
Andrus of Dale to haul lumber to Long Creek
Sawmill man Andrus from near Dale visited town on business. He will soon operate two four-horse teams hauling lumber to Long Creek from a stock that includes all kinds of dressed and rough lumber. Hayt allocates nearly one sixth of its revenue to free public schools.
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Andrus
Dale
Long Creek
Hayt
Insurrection Declared in Cavite and Batangas Provinces
Washington declares open insurrection in Cavite and Batangas in the Philippines. Twelve hundred regulars rushed to the troubled area. Proposals to reapply reconcentration methods if conditions do not improve. Reports speak of atrocities and natives betraying whereabouts of bands of Ladrones.
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Washington
Cavite
Batayuya
Philippines
Russians Evacuate Shakhe River District
March reports from Kuroki note Russian forces withdrawing under cover of night along the Shakhe River, burning supplies as Japanese infantry close in. Muodden’s fall appears imminent as Chinese governor Maad orders formal reception. Kept to neutral phrasing with focus on events and named units.
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Wokio
Kurok
Shakheeteer
Cleely
Muokden
Maad
Seewulltch
Untitled wartime bulletin from scarce report in St Petersburg
Fragmentary wartime note from St Petersburg March describes Russian retreat from Mukden and rising public interest. Letters and bulletins circulate, with government optimism at odds with crowd belief that Europatkin has been overwhelmed by Cyama and a final stand is near.
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Petersburg
March
Fostadi
Zul
Mukden
Japanese Capture Machun Timor Secures Fu Shan Valley
Tokyo dispatch reports that on March 4 Japanese forces captured Machun Timor southeast of Mukden. The town sits in a great pass, and its seizure gives Japan control of the Fu Shan valley.
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Tokio
Machun Timor
Mukden
Machun Tun
Fu Shan
James arranged to enter Mukden, front dispatch says
Petersburg report from a front correspondent states that James had arranged plans to enter Mukden, reflecting movement toward a key battle site.
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Petersburg
Mukden
County institute fund to back Portland educational congress
Superintendent Wellies of So County promises a 100 dollar guarantee from the 1905 institute fund to aid the educational congress in Portland next August. State superintendent notified that the county institute will not be held this year, under Senate Bill 128, allowing funds to be diverted for the congress. The event coincides with the fair, and officials expect the plan to be followed in most counties.
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Frank K. Weiles
Minnaulin
Educational Congress
Portland
Tida
Mom
Russian forces in retreat around Port Arthur
St Petersburg dispatch reports Mukden still under Russian control but communications cut. Indication that Kennekampf corps faces potential cut off while Russian efforts to save Port Arthur are strained. Herald correspondent notes criticism of the government for abandoning Port Arthur.
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Mukden
St. Petersburg
March
Kurepatkin
Kennekampf
Glemrow
the Herald
Russian Council of Wor
Steenset
Port Arthur
British steamers Woewus and Cardiff seized by Japanese warships
In Tokio in March a British pair of steamers Woewus and Cardiff bound for Wiediwowtek were seized by Japanese warships, bringing the total number of blockade runner seizures to 32.
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Tokio
Woewus
Cardiff
Wiediwowtek
Russian fleet sails to French Somaliland in return voyage
March 5 report notes the Russian fleet sailing toward French Somaliland with an apparent plan to return. The fragment mentions Yor Jubit and hints at movements of naval forces in the region.
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Tasena Hi
Madagmecar
Somaliland
Noteworthy August 98 congress promises speakers week
Arrangements for an August congress week promise a noteworthy affair with at least 12 speakers from various counties. Funds will be used to cover speaker expenses. The annual Institute will reopen with Superintendent Welles stating three basic institutes will proceed as usual.
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Seston
Congress
Welles
Baecal
Tree accident claims life of Mr Clemens
Wallowa Chieftain reports a fatal accident where Mr. Clemens was killed last Monday by a tree ten inches at the butt and extending ten feet, cut by his son Frank. As the tree began to fall the elder Clemens attempted to move away but was unable to escape.
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Mr. Clemens
Frank
Wallowa
Woolgrowers optimistic on prospects for Oregon sheep
Oregon Woolgrowers secretary Jan H. Gwinn reports about 100000 head of sheep were sold from Umatilla county last season leaving only one third the usual sales this spring Prices in Crook county have reached 2.60 post-shearing and lambing conditions in Crook and climatic counties are strong Buyers are flocking west and prospects for a prosperous year look good Gwinn has written to 15 western buyers seeking market suggestions with three different sale dates planned for Umatilla Heppner and Shaniko during May and June Arizona wool prices 18 to 20 cents reflect lighter wool yield and less shrinkage due to heavier recent rainfall.
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Umatilla County
Jan H. Gwinn
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Crook County
Umatila
Climatia County
Gwinn
Oregon
Heppmer
Shaniko
Phoenix
Ariz
Largest spruce tree found in Washington state
Seattle man Christensen reports a ClarkLam county spruce with 30 feet diameter and 100 feet to the front limb as possibly the state's largest. He urges Commissioner Johnson to exhibit it at the Lewis and Clark exposition with a 100 foot log towed from Puget Sound via ocean and rivers. An old timber cruiser calls it the state’s largest and compares it to California’s sequoia. A Tennis Club meeting is set for 7:36 tonight at the Commercial association rooms.
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Portland
N. C. Christensen
Seattle
Waah
Clanlam
Washington
Johnson
Puget Sound
Pacific Ocean
Columbia
Willamette
Christensen
California
Explosion at Granger meeting house kills one injures many
An acetylene gas explosion at the Mormon meeting house in Granger Utah, seven miles south of Salt Lake City, wrecked the building and left 19 others injured along with the death of Neilie McKay. The blast blew walls and floor, with the stove and organ involved in the chaotic aftermath.
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Salt Lake
Mostmen
Granger
Here
Neilie McKay
Ida Eimich
Vivi Wallace Morel Murphy
Euniee McRae
Mies McKay
Halemaumau Volcano Fireworks At The Pit
In a Honolulu Sunday Advertiser account from February 23 1900 Mr Richard H Trent and guests witnessed Halemaumau crater erupting with a fountain of lava estimated around sixty feet high. The roar and glow lit the night sky as crowds gathered at Volcano House and nearby viewpoints.
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Kilauea
Sandwich Islands
Honolulu
T. C. Taylor
Volcano House
Richard H. Trent
Madames
Wilcox
Halemaumau
Kina
Nash to Build Cottage on North Side Residence
Mrs. A. P. Nash decides to erect a six room cottage on the north side just back of her present home. The work house will be used for resting pur poe. Architect Troviman drew the plans for the cottage before Conductor Nash died, but the plan was not carried out.
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A. P. Nash
Nash
Troviman
Theft at Wallace Idaho library donation box
An unknown person stole the small bank donation from the Wallace public library in Idaho. The theft occurred Monday night with the exact time known to investigators. The box had not been emptied for some time and likely contained about $10 to $20.
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Smail Bank
Free Public Library
Wallace
Idaho
Ito
Mystery Murder The Strychnine Signal Misread
San Francisco dispatch reports a mis transmitted Honolulu cable on strychnine found in bicarbonate of soda related to the Stanford mystery. Police concede the decimal point may have dropped, changing 667 vs 663 grains, weakening the case and suggesting no arrests will be made.
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Honoluli
San Francisco
Honolulu
Washington Penitentiary to Sell Grain Bags at 55 50 Per 100
Washington Penitentiary plans to sell grain bags at 55 50 per 100 with output expected 500 to 6000 bags daily. Prices for next season set at 58 50 per 1000, bags described as first class quality. Farmers recall last year’s sales issues and prefer newer prison stock despite lower prison prices.
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Washington Penitentiary
Portland
Walla Walla
Athene Rod and Gun Club to Stock Local Rivers With Trout
The Athena Rod and Gun club plans to stock the Umatilla river forks and Pine Creek with government trout from Washington. J D Plamondon, acting for the club, received a fisheries department letter saying sufficient fish for breeding would be sent soon, with care requested until they survive in the water.
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Athens Rod and Gun Club
Tmatilia
Pine Creek
Washington
J.D. Plamondon
Rod and Gun Club
Fisheries Department
Athena
Umatilla
O R and N Pays Baker County Tax Bill
The Oregon Short Line and Navigation Company through Agent Lawrence presented a tax payment of just over 17000 dollars for the 1804 Baker County roll. Settlement likely to be completed today according to Baker City Democrat.
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O. R. & N Company
Lawrence
Baker County
Baker City
Democrat
Fair Ground Strike at Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland workers at the Building of the Nations site went on strike this morning in sympathy. The grounds crew, all nonunion, were affected as part of the labor action connected to the Lewis and Clark exposition proceedings.
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Portland
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Umatilia
Lampkin
Borieaid
Bean
W. L. Thompany
Recen Dnary Journal
Piper
Aniolno
W. D. Baneford
Sit
West Vergentia
Shakhe River
Reims
Council of War
Exonepatos Stoemel
Ish
Digan
Reseed Befeat
Oeqmure Paw
SO County
Tee
Hescians
Heid Mula
Stocah
Tennis Club
Mert
Pee Ra
Co Ie
Utah
Vxiaang
Stanford
Athena Sporteanen
Umatile
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