News in Brief Highlights Stock Gains and Bankers’ Plight
Financial calm is noted as strong stock advances ease concerns. Huntsville Bank & Trust cashier James R. Boyd died by his own hand amid financial troubles. Danville coal miners strike over wage payment in checks rather than currency. San Francisco Health Board reports 12,378 rats caught to date with 4,782 examined and 0 showing bubonic plague symptoms. City of Birmingham steamer, Ocean Steamship Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Boyd
Huntsville
Ala
Bank & Trust Company
San Francisco Board of Health
Coffee Time and a Grocer's Return Policy
In a brief note a grocer promises repayment if Schilling’s Het tea is not to taste, asserting confidence in quality and customer satisfaction. The line hints at a promotional stance and a challenge to prefer coffee over tea without naming specific brands beyond Schilling’s Het.
Harbor tragedy and murders across towns fragment the news
Reported incidents include a sunken boat in Boston harbor with all crew safe, a fatal shooting by Thomas Bushe of Dr. F. Allen near Nashville, a Hindu group leaving Everett Washington after a street demonstration, a body found in the Willamette tied to a death by own hand, and a Portland girl, Gladys Johnson, age about, dying from diphtheria and smallpox contracted at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Wash
Edward Pfirter
Willamette
Gladys Johnson
Mra
George F. Johnson
Portland
Jewelry Stock Changes Hands On Malin Street
William Wilkinson sold his jewelry store on Malin street to J F Kenly of Caldwell Idaho. Kenly now runs the business and plans improvements. Wilkinson, a pioneer jeweler, has operated there for 21 years and will remain at the store after selling the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilkinson
Malin Street
J. F. Kenly
Caldwell
Idaho
Kenly
Mr. Wilkinson
Mr. Kenly
Convict Labor Produces Vast Prison Made Goods
A report from the East Oregonian notes convict labor in the United States yields about 45 million dollars of products annually. Missouri leads in prison made goods, with many items produced under the contract system. It cites costs of food 56.37, lodging 31.55, and contractor control of multiple prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missouri
Penal and Reformatory
Alabama
Florida
Virginia
Alaska Trade Holds Up After Labor Strikes in 1907
A Washington report says Alaska’s trade held up well in 1907 despite mining strikes. First eight months saw merchandise shipments rise about 5 percent from 1906 and 10 percent from 1905, with foodstuffs growing modestly. Gold shipments in Tanana districts fell sharply as mines shut down. Merchandise to the states increased, though canneries’ shipments were still forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Washington, D. C
Almada
Clergyman Thompson Transferred to Baker City
Rev W F E Thompson of the First Methodist church is transferred to Baker City by Bishop David H Moore and Jacob Finger of Baker City. Thompson will likely leave this week per the Walla Walla Bulletin. Bond Bros. sell the best establishment made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Thompson
First Methodist Church
Bee
Baker City
David H. Moore
Jacob Finger
Walla Walla
Thompson
Byrup of Figa and Elixir of Senna Endorsed by World Well-Informed
An advertisement touts Byrup of Figa and Elixir of Senna as a trustworthy ethical family laxative. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product, approved by physicians and sold by leading druggists, as part of a healthy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Noted Arrivals at Hotel St George with Many Names
A list of guests staying at Hotel St George includes J Brown of Portland W Laughlin and wife Hermiston C Berkeley San Francisco B Wapner Seattle F L Finkler Portland F L Fitch and wife Chicago Mrs J P Stein enberg Caldwell C A Gilbert Echo W H Cochran and wife Spokane Elb Glohn New York Charles V Levy Minneapolis L A Flint Portland L D Cole Portland FBE Cornwall Moscow C BD Farrell Portland Fae H Rupert and wife Portland J W Isaacs Portland John Foley and wife Portland Edward Culp Portland W M Reddig Portland Guy L Richardson Portland Charles Evans Portland Joe Smith Arlington W L Frost Portland J F McNaught Hermiston F A Fletcher Chicago A E Clark Portland L C Hill St Louis F J Cattin Portland S Richardson and family Chicago H F Wilson Chicago Mr Roy Betts Pilot Rock Deed O'Connell Umatilla Mrs F D B Connell Walla Walla Mr and Mrs Clausmoeyer Castle Rock J C Williams Jopiing Dr C A Lyman Lincoln Mrs A Lyman Lincoln D J Dennis Athena J H Garrison Oregon Izane Damphir Oregon J F Randderry and wife city Bertha Nathen Oregon Burt A Nation Oregon A Jennings Mt Vernon J M Shaffer Walla Walla R H Taylor Baker City Lee Stewart Baker City J G Branstetter Kansas City J C Biré Kansas City BE RE Lorin and wife city Tom Tomakir city F E Hinton city J W Earls La Grande J G Bird Kansas City F C Hall St Maule Fred C Morrison Buffalo J Coulter Salt Lake City P Prolock Oregon
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St. George
J. Brown
Portland
W. Laughlin
Hermiston
C. . Berkeley
San Francisco
B. Wapner
Seattle
F. L. Finkler
F. L. Fitch
Chicago
L. D. Cole
F.be
Cornwall
Moscow
Farrell
Portlanv
Fae H. Rupert
J. W. Isaacs
John
Foley Find
Edward Culp
W. M. Reddig
Guy L. Richardson
Charles Evans
Joe Smith
Arington
W. L. Frost
L. ¢. Hill
St. Louie
F. J. Cattin
Athena
J. H. Garrison
Oregon
Izane Damphir
J. F. Randderry
City
Bertha Nathem
Burt A. Nation
A. Jennings
Mt. Vernon
J. M. Shaffer
Walla Walla
R. H. Taylor
Baker City
Lee Stewart
J. G. Branstetter
Kansas City
J. C Biré
Karas City
BE. RE. Lorin
Tom Tomakir
F. FE. Hinton
J. W. Earls
la Grande
J.G. Bird
F. C. Hall
St. Maule
Fred C. Morrison
Buffalo
J. Coulter
Salt Lake City
P. Pro Lock
Dr King's New Life Pills Endorsed for Digestive Health
A medicinal ad claims appendicitis stems from bowel abuse and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe, gentle cleaner and invigorator. It promises relief from headaches biliousness and jaundice and lists Tallman & Cova drug store as the seller at 25 cents.
Dr. J A Best Resumes Practice at Savings Bank Office
The public is informed that Dr J A Best has resumed practice in the Savings Bank building. Contact options include office phone Main 154 and residence phone Main 175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Best
Savings Bank
Vita Our Cod Liver Preparation Without Oil
Purporting health benefits for old people, delicate children, and the weak after sickness colds coughs bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Claims to be better than old fashion cod liver oil emulsions with a guarantee. Pendleton Drug Co Pendleton Oregon.
High grade gentlemen's suits offered at pleasing prices
Universal peace remains distant as Moors trouble France. We promise strong value in refined apparel. If every man wore our correct suit, peace of mind would seem assured by affordable elegance.
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France
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Richardson, Sons & Owden Jno
S. Brown & Sons and Gribbons
Belfast
Ireland
Eet
Danville, Til
City of
Birmingham
The
Ocean Steamship Company
Schilling
Het
Boston
Thomas §. Bushe
West Neshville
Nashville, Tenn
McF. Allen
Northwest
East Oregonian
RISKA
A. C. Koeppens Fros
Hecht
Saya
Yakima
Sunnyside Canal
A. C. Koeppens Bros
Comlire
Bond Bros
R&e&g
the Alexander Department Store
Pendleton Drug CO
Pendleton
Bond Brothers
Rexall
Sun & Wed
le Main St
Raders
Northwestern Gas
Matiock Building
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