Willamette River Rising Rapidly at Portland
Portland May 12 Willamette River rising at six inches daily. If heat lasts ten days, flood risk grows. City anxious as snowmelt and warm weather feed rising waters. Also reports on smelter plans for Portland and railroad men meeting to resolve passenger differences to New England. Salem chief of police injured in a city incident with a frightened horse. nose broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette River
Portland
Willam River
New England
Charles B. Sealy
Northern
B. Cudworth
Great Northern
Coyle
Canadian Pacific
W. Coburn
Salem
Miners Suspend Work After May Meeting
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 12, miners in the anthracite coal region report a planned three day strike awaiting the miners convention decision on Wednesday. Meetings are held and delegates are being chosen to vote on continuing the strike pending operator concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Atch
Tes
Wildlife depredations spur deer bounty raise
Portland May 12 State Game Warden Quimby reports cougars in the wild are rapidly killing deer out of the state threatening extinction unless the bounty per scalp is raised from two dollars He plans a memo for the upcoming legislature to seek changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Cat
Portland
Arden Quimby
Blue Rock Shooting Includes Medal Tie at Pendleton
In a pleasant hill shoot by the Pendleton Bottemens Association the regular monthly medal was contested by Wertamen from the city. H J Stillman Clare and W Hoch tied for the medal, with Clarke winning by setting records in the event and preparing for the North eat tournament in Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Bottemens’ Association
Clare
H. J. Stillman
W. Hoch
Clarke
Williams kills longshoreman in street dining room quarrel
Portland on May 12 James Williams alias Thomas McDonald shot and killed Cockney George a longshoreman after a quarrel over a cheap meal in the dining room at 67 North Second street. George beat him in a fist fight before Williams seized a rifle and fired killing him. Williams escaped and remains at large.
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Williams
Portland
James Williams
Thomas McDonald
George
North Second Street
Thoughts on Advertising and Persuasive Writing
A collage of quotes on advertising urges concise forceful copy, personality in ads, and truthful pricing. It highlights the need for short words and sentences, choosing media wisely, and maintaining ongoing advertising to build trade. It cites Mining Reporter and various papers, plus Robert H. Ingersoll’s growth through persistent advertising.
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Denver
Brookline
Mass
Chronicle
Sacramento
Cal
Maine
California
Robert H. Ingersoll
New York
Michigan
R. H. Ingersoll & Bro
Pendleton Indians Lose Second Game to Everett
The Pendleton baseball team fell 6 to 1 to Everett on Sunday afternoon in Everett behind a strong Everett battery. It was the second meeting between the clubs, Pendleton had won 7 to 3 Friday. Pendleton also beat Victoria, B C., 7 to 3 on Saturday, giving Pendleton five wins in seven games since departing a week ago. The club will be home next Saturday.
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Pendleton Indians
Pendleton
Everett Battery
Everett
Victoria
B. C
Red Men Gather In Walla Walla
In Walla Walla Washington May 12 the Red Men hold a three day council meeting drawing scores of prominent members. City decorates in Red Men colors as reception committees meet trains with delegates arriving. Opening session tomorrow morning expected to attract most delegates. A banquet and dress ball will be provided for the visitors during the gathering.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Great Council
Iiswtors
Tragic Brazilian Aeronaut Dies In Paris Plunge
Paris scenes mark a deadly day as Brazilian aeronaut Servero perishes when a balloon explosion on ascent ignites fuel and tears the craft apart. His wife witnesses the crash amid reports of Martines island destruction and a vast relief effort unfolds.
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Paris
Servero
Mme
McComas on Wheat Prospects in Umatilla County
E W McComas of Northwest Warehouse, visiting Portland from Pendleton, says Umatilla County crops look encouraging. About 6,000,000 bushels produced there, only 40,000 unsold, so Pendleton markets show little activity until harvest. He notes inland empire growth, rising building, and rapid development signaling a strong regional future.
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E. W. McComas
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Northwest Warehouse Company
Portland
Pendleton
McComas
Inland Empire
Portland Journal
Umatilla County
Umatilla
Weather Report for Week Ending May 10
The weekly weather summary reports 0.31 inch of rain, Tuesday as the warmest day. Temperatures ranged from a Sunday low of 76 to a Tuesday high of 85, with an average weekly high about 80.9 and a weekly low around 45. Skies were clear on Sunday Monday Thursday and Friday, partly clear Tuesday, and cloudy Wednesday and Saturday. winds varied from south to northwest and north on Thursday.
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William Hilton
New York Market Reports Wheat Strength and Supplies
New York May 12 Wheat market closed modestly higher with futures at 81% after opening 80% and a day range 80% to 81%. Visible wheat supply fell 4,026,000 bushels to 86,302,000 from a year ago. Demand remains strong with premiums over futures. Northwest weather is unseasonable and acreage may drop. Prices for other items listed as Sugar 127% and Steel 40%. Bt. Paul 1614, Union Pacific 103%. Wheat in Portland noted at 46 per bushel.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Northwest
Bt. Paul
Union Pacific
Portland
Magness and Par rish wed in Dayton Oregon train mishap
A.D. Magness and Miss Docla Parish were married in Dayton Oregon. A cowbell fastened to the escort wagon caused the team to run wild. The survey upset and both were injured on the way to the train.
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DPD
A. Magness
Docla Parrish
Dayton
Oregon
Fearful carnage as shelling of city continues
A dispatch from Caudapo reports government troops attacked on May 6 with no notice to noncombatants. Foreign nationals suffered heavy casualties as shelling persisted for hours despite protests from foreign powers. the city was left shattered and noncombatants could not evacuate.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Caupano
Neatlee
Clty
Revolution Breaks Out in Port au Pronea
Severe street fighting erupts in Port au Pronea as a succession crisis follows President Sam's resignation. The revolt's scale and likely outcomes remain uncertain as forces clash in the capital.
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Cape Haytlen
Hayti
Port Au Pronea
Sam
Total Abstinence Named For Baby In Temperance Tale
A temperance mother raises two sons while preaching against wine and joining reform groups. After a third child arrives, a visitor asks the boy his reaction to the baby, and the response reveals the intended name Total Abstinence reflecting the mother’s zeal.
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Good Templars
Charlie
In Love With a Woman Hinges On His Odd Habits
A humorous note on male devotion describing how a true lover endures odd behavior. It suggests he will do anything for her, from memorizing her attire to waiting up all night to escort her home, yet warns such acts may expose obsession or hopelessness.
Notice to Voters Registration Books Open Until May 15
Registration books will be kept open at the election office until 9 o'clock on May 15. After that hour the books close at 6 p.m. and registration ends.
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Portland Money
Ippany Incorporated
Kien
Board of E
Adt
Cap
Blue Rock
B.C. Clarke
Pierre Horror
Island of
Martinique
ST. Pierre
la Precheur
Fort de
France
Fort de France
Ministry of the Marine
Suchet
Valkyrie
Pouver Quarteur
le Precheur
Guadeloupe
Pouver Quartier
el Pricher
Louis Ayme
United States
Point Apttre
Consul Prentiss
Island
Red Cross
Marseilles
Banges
Colonial Infantry
Ministry of the Colonies
Monneroge
Hellef
Mount Pelee
St. Vincent
Roosevelt
Congress
St. Vincents
State
Navy
War Departments
Treasury Department
St. Vincent's
St. Thomas
la Souffriers
Wallibou
Richmond
Chateau Belair
Tourama
Orange Hill
Ministry of Marine
Pendleton’s Wheat Merchant
Wesaathen
New York Market
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