Jute mill plan sparks Oregon penitentiary debate
Oregon figures show stove foundry employs 175 convicts while a 100 loom jute mill could employ about 990 men. W. P. Kendy of Portland argues the mill would aid state finances and farmers, with potential annual net gains around 30,000 dollars, influencing policy ahead of regulatory action. Governor Chamberlain and officials weigh the economic and humane benefits.
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Oregon Gov Opposes Jute Mill At Walla Walla Prison
The Oregon governor, returning from Washington, voices strong objections to a proposed jute mill at the Walla Walla penitentiary. He warns of high costs, limited output, and market domination by a few men, saying the venture could harm residents and leave the state at another’s mercy. He may reassess after further study.
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Batting Nelson wins 16000 from land sale near Chichro
A list of varied news items: Nelson netted 16000 from a land deal near Chichro three weeks ago. The Association of Presidents of Shire Universities meets November 7 at Baton Rouge, Campbell expected to attend. Rail steel orders for 1907 delivery total 1600 tons, with more anticipated by January.
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Northwest News Briefs On Police, Fires And Accidents
Trainier population surge prompts planned November 9 board of trade formation led by Joseph Earl of Linn county. Seattle police seek 30 permanent officers. council approves. Fire at Lakeview destroys Heryford livery stable and two dwellings with loss around 40,000. Hens near Macksburg killed by powder explosion in oven. Oregon steamship Orient reaches San Francisco with hull damage. Soloman the Oregon pool champion challenges 700-ball match for 100 dollars against T Sullivan of Portland. At Oak Point Washington, Alfred Erick killed and John Shoore injured in collision of two log cars. Fur trade notes warn furs may rise 6 percent. St Paul and St George rookery catches down from 22,672 to 14,400 in season.
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Sikhs to Leave Bengal for British Columbia in Mass Move
Reported in London on November 2 that over 1000 Hindoos will depart the Bengal Presidency for British Columbia within weeks. Sikh laborers are drawn by sparse labor supply and high wages, while the high commissioner predicts one winter in the northwest will suffice for their needs.
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English to Be Soclitistic in London Speech
The Countess of Wirwick addressed a large gathering of liber unions in London. She reiterated ideas from her pamphlet that the country is tired of the old order and sees socialism as its only hope. She warned that nothing could prevent socialism from spreading.
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Sloop of St Louis to Be Junked After 60 Years Service
Philadelphia reports the sloop of war St Louis, stationed in the Delaware River, will be handed to junkmen and soon disappear. Built at Washington Navy Yard, she served 40 years, fought pirates, explored waters, and played a role in diplomacy, including the Kowrta case of 1848 with an Austrian frigate, before being retired.
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Kilbride Residents Among Incoming Movers in Pilot Rock
Elery Michaele and Theodore Beeney of Kilbride Grant county visited Pilot Rock early this week then left for home Tuesday. Kilbride near John Day river hosts three former residents amid a flurry of property inquiries and new home plans. Cunningham Sheen Land Co reports 3100 dollars in sales for the year, a record for the firm. J N Hurtes and Fr W W Shafer are highlighted among local land and mill activity as investors seek locations near Stewart Creek and Pendleton.
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Timber shortages raise tire costs for railroad roads
Timber prices surge as cedar and tamarack supplies decline with limited wood for railroad ties. Contractors like M. D. Wright of Spokane win big by bidding 18 to 22 cents per tie while roads pay up to 72 cents for cedar or tamarack. A. Miller travels from Westlake to report on a cooperative creamery project nearing operation in March, costing about $5000 with a 600 pound daily butter capacity.
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Sheep Die In Wheat Field Feeding Tragedy
In a wheat stubble near Wallin Walln a drunken herder allowed 599 sheep to graze on wheat, causing mass deaths and many carcasses exploding from fermentation. Harris, a noted sheepman, faces losses of about 2500 dollars as efforts to save 400 sheep continue.
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Prune shipments from Oregon expand internationally
Tilleen & Co. have shipped 14 core of Oregon prunes to buyers nationwide with demand rising beyond the country. A carload went to Toronto on Tuesday and another to London a few days earlier as the local prune crop remains largely unsold and buyers search across the nation.
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Salem
This Is Worth Remembering Foley Kidney Cure Notice
Public notice promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble sold by Koeppen's Drug Store, asserting universal usefulness for cases within medicine's reach.
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Reich of Medicine
Koeppen
Dissolution of Partnership in Corley and Simonton Brow
The firm Corley and Simonton Brow dissolved by mutual consent with A. Simonton continuing the business. Oct 18, 1906. Senator Clark announced intention to seek reelection to the Montana Senate.
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Swamp-Root advertised as kidney remedy
A historic newspaper ad promotes Swamp-Root for kidney and bladder trouble claiming quick relief, listing bottle sizes and mail order samples. It urges readers to write Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York and to mention the paper.
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