New Vesco Launch Boosts Upper Columbia Steam Service
The new sternwheel steamer Teal, built by Joseph Sipple for Open River Transportation, launched at Rupole’s yard and prepared for passenger and freight runs between The Dalles and Big Eddy. Designed for light draft, it draws about 20 inches when loaded and aims to connect with Celilo and the state portage road. Commanded by Captain A. J. Geer with Samuel Shaver as chief engineer, the vessel seats 200 passengers and carries up to 409 tons of freight.
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Open River Transportation Company
Big Eddy
Dalles
Oregon Sunday Journal
Rupole
Upper Columbia
Waa
J. W. Johnstone
Columbia River
Frank Smith
Celilo
Thie
A. J. Geer
Samuel Shaver
Monument plan to honor Rosalia Indian fight anniversary
Prof W A Trimble chair Spokane Intu and Empire Historical Association says a monument will be erected on the Lodian battlefield near Rosalia Washington to mark Col B J Steptoe’s stand with 5 officers and 152 U S soldiers against 1200 Coeur d Alene Palouse Yakima and Spokane Indians. The unveiling is set for May 17 1908 the 50th anniversary with honored guests expected including Major J G Trimble Thomas J Beall and Michael Kenney.
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W. A. Trimble
Spokane
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Empire Historical
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Wash
B. J. Steptoe
United States
First Dragoons
Ninth Infantry
Coeur d'Alene
Hawley Opposes Roosevelt In Third Term Move
Western Oregon congressman Willis Chapman Hawley declares opposition to a Roosevelt third term while in Roseburg en route to Lakeview to inspect irrigation projects. He says he still supports Roosevelt policies and notes Oregon delegation dynamics remain unsettled based on Washington reports.
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Roseburg
Oregon Daily Journal Sage
Willis Chapman Hawley
Roosevelt
Lakeview
Southern Pacific
Bourne
Epechile
Washington
Mira
Hawley
Oregan
Hogie
Week of favorable weather boosts Oregon crops
A sunlit week brought near normal temperatures across Oregon with rain arriving Friday in coast counties and spreading inland. Rain ended by Sunday in western areas and Monday east of the Cascades, breaking droughts west of the range. Eastern regions received modest moisture, with beneficial effects and no frost. Winds cooled later, clouds reduced temperatures, and several towns reported light rainfall and clear periods. Meanwhile the Northwest Sportsmen’s shooting tournament runs May 11 to 17, with a Spokane delegation arriving to compete and preparations for guests and facilities ongoing.
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Cascade Mountains
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Hook River
Wareo County
D. NM
Batur
Héppner
Morrow County
George White
Umatilla
Umintila
Helen T. Duncan
Hermiston
Amaniilla Counts
George H. Carr
Weston
Timatilla County
Maude
Baker
Garden City
Northwest
Walla Walla States
McBroom
Knight
Falla
Smaite
Ohier Ahichenmiakers
S S S Greatest Spring Tonic Ad Ships Health Power
An old advertisement extols S S S as nature's premier spring tonic to cleanse blood and revive energy. It warns against mineral tonics, claims strong benefits for appetite nerves and skin health, and cites a testimonial from WM F Van Dyke of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
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S.S.S
S. S
van Dyke
Beaver Falls
Penn
Twin Falls Valuation Boom Surges to 2 Million
The Twin Falls city valuation climbs to 910000 at 60 percent basis, equating to a 2000000 actual value in two years, with county totals likely over 3500000. compared to 100900 two years ago, the rise is described as marvelous. A North Bank accident near Pasco left a man with a severed hand, but hospital expected recovery.
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