Notable deaths and world news from early reports
Distinguished actor manager Charles Arnold dies on stage in London during a rendition of We Take Off Our Hats to the King. Chauncey M. Depew serves as a director in 73 Incorporated, owning only a fraction of stock while earning a name-use percentage. Pierpont Morgan donates a collection of American precious stones to the French museum of national history, drawing attention from European lapidaries. Gold discoveries in Madagascar spark French market chatter and mining interest. C G Wridgway shatters long distance auto records at Brighton Beach tracking a 1000 miles in 1 hour 66 minutes 1 second, far above prior marks. Kansas City hog market shows strong trade amid March’s typical quiet season, with 255,404 receipts vs 290,862 last year. Captain W G Cutler of the US cruiser Galveston faces accusations of brutality toward sailors. Galveston five month record shows 20 desertions, 65 men in double frons and 43 court martial, under naval department investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arnold
London
Chauncey M. Depew
73 Incorporated Business
Pierpont Morgan
French Museum of National History
Europe
Madagascar
C. G.wridgway
Brighton Beach
W. G. Cutler
United States
Galveston
Cutler
Naval Department
Alfalfa Growth Feats in Willamette Valley Trial
Dr James Withycombe of Oregon Agricultural College reports alfalfa can be profitably grown in the Willamette valley on heavy gray clay soils with good drainage. Trials over three years yielded about 38 tons of green forage per acre, plus pasture, with potential 15 tons of cured hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Withycombe
OAC
Corral UA Haw
Willamette Valley
Northwest News Briefs From Montana to Washington
A series of terse items reports Fred Creeleo crushed by a coal bank on Frozen Bog Creek Montana. Pocatello Tribune notes 7600,000 planned for new and expanded buildings in Dikweowen. Adah Stanley six dies after clothing catches fire near Chatteray Washington. Wasco county to vote in June on a countywide ideal proposition. Thirty one signers on a petition. 307 required. Mrs Jennie Morrison convicted of manslaughter in Butte Montana and sentenced to three years. Blanch Tampkilla acquitted in Portland for alleged arson that burned Mrs Norah Stone. Spokane wheat milled at 3,870,000 bushels. export value about 5,076,000. Charles Allen stabbed in Puyallup by a knife-wielding stranger. survivor may die. A large bell arrives at North Yakima for new Catholic church, weighing 2290 pounds. dedication hoped before month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Creeleo
Montana
Pocatello Tribune
Adah Stanley
Chatteray
Wash
Wasco County
Butte Mont
Jennie Morrison
Richard Pinnegan
Portland
Blanch
Sixty Acres River Bottom Land Ad Near City Limits
For sale is sixty acres of river bottom land mostly in untidy cultivation but with good improvements. The seller claims high profit potential on the investment. Contact E. T. Wade & Bon at Box 524 or call Black 1111. Office In EZ. O. Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Wade & Bon
EZ. O
Five new Four Cycle Compound engines arrive at La Grande
Five new Four Cycle Compound engines arrive at La Grande for the Umatilla Huntington route on the O R N. Built by American Locomotive works Philadelphia these 150 ton engines pull 700 tons over the Katella summit. They use four pressure points per driver and exhaust less steam to improve coal and water efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pienennger
Pacifico
la Grande
R. & N. Wideenger
Umatilla
Huntington
American Locomotive Works
Philadelphi
J. F. Graham
Philadelphia
la Grands
Katiela
Cvnl
Seacoast rate announced for summer travel
R and N grants coast visitors stopover privileges at Lewis and Clark Fair. EF C Smith sent circular advertising a 13.85 round trip from Pendleton to coast resorts with Portland stopovers in fall. Tickets go on sale June 16 through August 25, return by September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. C. Smith
Pendieten
Peneten
Coast
Portland
Oregon
State Educational Properties Valued At Over Two Million
Inventories for the state auditor place the value of buildings real estate and equipment of Washington institutions at 2 062 483 dollars. The state university alone holds 1 203 000 dollars of the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
State University
Local Names in Portland and Across the Northwest Listed
A long list of names and places is recorded, including J A Street Baker City Jeasie L Englund Windsor H Palmer New York F Ehrlich Portland and many others from cities such as Spokane The Dalles Bay area and La Grande The compilation names numerous individuals with affiliations to Portland Seattle Spokane and neighboring towns, spanning business, professional and social circles. The fragmentary item appears as an index or notice of residents and associates across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Street
Baker City
Jeasie L. Englund
Windsor
H. Palmer
New York
F. Ehrlich
Paul
F. Ll. Goodnough
Portland
Pr. A. Sinfert
the Dalles el Cowpen
Chicago
George A. Lewry
RK. H. Williams
J. B. Smith
la Grande
W. T. Hilstop
Hill
Joe F. Dwyer
Emmett Callahan, Jr
L. M. Curl
Albany
Mre
Behlen
Cove
A. Kneth
Pilot Rock
Irrigation project in India authorized with 26 million
The secretary of State for India approves a large irrigation scheme costing about 26 million dollars. It covers roughly 6250 square miles with about 2000 to be irrigated soon. Water will be drawn from the Jhelum River where flows 5600 to 7800 cubic feet per second remain unappropriated at headworks. The investment aims at economic gains and reliable interest. Chile and Argentina deny selling warships to Russia.
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Secretary of State For
India
Jhelum
Butte Declared Worst City by Evangelists in Revival
In Butte Montana last night a crowd of about two thousand marched and sang through the red light district led by Rev Charles Howard of Mountain View Methodist Church and Evangelist Blederwolf. They toured denounced alleys and vilified the city calling it the stench of hell and the worst place visited.
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Butte
Mont
May
Charles Howard
Mountain View Methodist Church
Evangeliot Bederwolf
Salvation Army
Evangelist Blederwolf
Futte
Hell
Tey I D Driver and a Salem hotel encounter
I D Driver a well known Oregon figure recounts a mood spry moment at the Willamette hotel in Salem where a woman, under strong influence, greets him warmly. He recalls a quip about his religious conversion work and reflects on his perception of the Lord's role.
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Tey
I. D. Driver
Oregon
Willamette Hotel
Salem
Aoman
Hador
Driver
Painful Periods Case of Miss Crosby Boosts Pinkham’s Compound
A Savannah Georgia woman Irene Crosby of 315 Chariton Street East credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving her painful and irregular menstruation after other remedies failed. The ad urges women with cramps leucorrhea and related uterine troubles to seek relief and contact Mrs Pinkham for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Crosby
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Irene Crosby
Chariton Street
Savannah
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tia
Pinkhar
Pinkam
Seven Sheep Sold At Sydney Salon Fetch High Prices
In Sydney the final sheep sale yielded seven animals with high prices. A 24 year old ewe led at 4000 dollars with others selling for 3766 pounds 1500 dollars 3276 pounds 2100 dollars 3125 dollars and 2000 dollars. The total value reached 23450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Corner Main and Webb and TV
Corner Main and Webb, near the depot, described as a block and a half away, in a local notice noting street and access points for a site or building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main and
Webb &Tv
Depot
Remodeled and Refurnished Throughout Hotel Ad
Description highlights a fully remodeled and refurnished property with steam heat and electric lights. Emphasizes neat, clean, and up-to-date interiors, best cuisine, and prompt service.
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Victor Talking Machine Agency
Victor
Columbia
Edison
PROM
FredeRick Nolf & Co
General News
DR. Withycombe
Northwest News
Puyallup
Waah
Charles Allen
Allen
Washington
North Yakima
the Fair Department Store
Voxcre Coat Wun Co
the Fair Dept. Store
Pendleton
The
St. George
Hickers
William Lloyd
Freewater
James Withycomb
Corvallis
AL Frame
Spokane
William M. Fraker
Burren Creek
E. Costello
Starbuck
W. H. Gatward
Teko
G. M. Baris
Kent
John W. Clay
Hen Griswall
Fred Taylor
City
John Winger
Werton
F. BH. Lee
Mr. Pleasant
M. H. Gatward
Tekoa
G. M. Burr
G. L. Kooner
Salt Lake
George Budges
Balt Lake
Mre M. Dunnhess
Porthand
Kathy Dunulasy
John B. Benson
Elty
T. J. Ginnay
J. J. Brooks
Echo
E. Dillenbrieh
Mankusnin
J. B. Callver
Tacoma
Charles Innes
Porthlind
A. Jd. Hall
William J. Moors
Jomen
A. Schulta
H. J. Kolisky
J. Meyerstein
M. Stone
H. M. Didon
J. Andrew
J. P. Sehirian
San Francisco
W. A. Reardon
Oa. Beth
G. M. Bear
Thonvgis
Johnson
RK. Smith
C. Williams
Porthaned
Chile
Argentina
Russia
Driwr
Wheeling
W. Va
Uivakite
South
St. Freep
H. Paxssy
Upany
Atlanta
Henry Kopitzke
Henry
Office Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage Co
Hotel
St. George George Darveau
Proprieter
Rancha Farme
W. E. Davidson & Co
J. George Ip
Hotel Bickers
Golden Hale
Court Street
H. E. Bickers
Rooma
Bowrre
Hartford Fire Inssurance Co
Alliance Assurance Co
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
North British & Mercantile Co
Royal Insurance Co
Frank Bclopton
East Court Street
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