Ocean Rate War Slashes Fares on Portland San Francisco Run
The Oregon Daily Journal reports independent steamers cutting fares in the Portland to San Francisco route. Rose City and Senator now offer $10 intermediate, $5 steerage with meals, halved steerage, while first class remains higher. Hawkers expect roanoke and elder to match, with summer travel and business potential driving demand as several steam schooners compete against Harriman liners.
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Rose City
San Francisco
North Pacific Steamship Company
Hoanoke
George W. Elder
Harry Young
Roanoke
San Pedro
Hanalel
Northland
Nome City
Washington
F. & Loop
BR. D. Inman
Johan Poulsen
John Wynne Trial in Oregon City Murder Case
The Oregon Daily Journal reports on John Wynne’s trial for the killing of Will DuPuis in Portland. Defense evidence opening aims to secure Wynne’s acquittal after a December 11 saloon shooting at Martin Denny on Fourth Street. Witnesses including Lester Hicks and others testified amid courtroom objections as Wynne’s defense portrays his quiet reputation prior to fearing for his life.
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Oregon Daily Journal
John Wvynde
Will DuPuis
Portland
John Wynne
W. H. DuPuis
Martin Denny
Fourth Street
State
Lester Hicks
Pendleton
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William Zeigler
Chester C. Moore
du- Puls
Joseph A. du- Puls
DuPuils
John A. McLeary
A. McLaren
Bill" DuPuis
Wynne
DuPuis
Hicks
Recorder’s Court
Denny
Grocer Promises Refund If You Don’t Bloc It
A local grocer offers customers a money back guarantee if they refrain from using Bloc during purchases. The policy promises a refund of the amount paid if the customer does not Bloc the item, signaling a promotional or loyalty incentive.
Registration and election dates listed for primaries to presidential vote
Registration opens for primaries January 6. Closes for election April 2. Primary April 17. Registration reopens April 21. Close for election May 16. General election June 1. Registration reopens September 20. Close for election October 20. Presidential election November 3.
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Frank K. Welles
Republican
Recorder OF Conveyances
Fred W. Hendley
Railroads Agree to Lower Grain Bag Freight Rate
Representatives from N P and O R N met farmers in Walla Walla to secure a rate reduction on grain bag shipments. Officials say a satisfactory agreement was reached, with details to be announced in a few days. Rumors put the rate at 39 cents, about one fourth lower than the current 51 cents.
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Walla Walla
Robert Burns
Arch Dunigan
Sherty
Whitman Endowment Push Promises $1.5 Million Fund
Whitman college seeks $1.5 million in funding with $500,000 to be raised on the Pacific coast and an active campaign across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Ex-Governor Miles C. Moore cites assurances of substantial support and compares Whitman to Stanford and Yale in regional prominence.
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Whitman College
New York
Chicago
Miles C. Moore
Walla Walla Bulletin
Walla Walla Valley
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
North Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
Moore
Whitman College Board
Northwest
Dame Fortune
Whitman
Idlaho
Railroads draft coaches to carry colonists to Oregon
The La Grande Observer notes rail lines the O R and N S L and Walon Pacific have pulled every available coach into service for colonist travel. A deadhead train of 11 coaches and baggage cars left Portland, assembled for distribution from Huntington to areas of need as spring rates draw more travelers to Oregon, potentially matching fall rate traffic.
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Walon Pacific
la Grande Observer
Huntington
Portland
Oregon
Chicken raising pays in Spokane profit case recounted
A Spokane woman testified that she cleared about 31 000 dollars in a single year from chicken raising. The community discussion among local poultry raisers centers on profitability and methods.
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Spokane
New Episcopal Bishop Paddock Addresses La Grande
Bishop R L Paddock appeared publicly in La Grande as the new Episcopal bishop of eastern Oregon. He spoke at St Peter's Church morning and evening, sharing experiences from New York. A continued service series starts at 8 o clock this afternoon and continues twice daily through Thursday. Visitors are urged to hear the scholar and high church dignitary.
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R. L. Paddock
Oregon
la Grande
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
New York
Upton H. Gibbs
St. Peter's Church
Ml O Na stomach tablets claim universal cure with guarantee
An advertisement extols Ml O Na stomach tablets as a certain relief for digestion and health decline. Tallman and company assert many cures of stomach weakness and general debility, offering a 500 cent box guarantee to refund if it does not meet claims. They promise no cost unless it cures.
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Miona
Tallman and Company
New Locomotives Arrive At La Grande
Three new Baldwin engines arrive from Philadelphia for O R N mountain service. Numbers 386 887 and 388, round-tank design, will go to local shops for readiness. Estimated cost about 19000 dollars per engine.
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la Grande
Baldwin
Philadelphia
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