Wheat Futures Balloon as Demand Boosts Prices
In Portland Oregon on November 16 late purchases by exporters and southern buyers lifted the wheat market. November and December futures rose to about 1.55 and 1.47 1/4 respectively, while cash wheat showed firmness but remained slow. Port of San Francisco and Liverpool influenced prices. USDA shows slight changes in visible supplies. Sheep trading in Portland yards remained perplexing with prices stubbornly low despite limited receipts, while hogs held steady around 6.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Board of Trade
San Francisco
Kinney
San Pranoeco
Chicago
Liverpool
St. Lows
Portland Union Stockyards
Fom Benson
Hog and cattle markets show mixed activity
The hog market is livelier while prices remain essentially unchanged from Saturday. Cattle prices are steady with selling interest improving in the market, yet demand remains cautious and buyers are modest in their bidding.
Woman fires at rival in domestic dispute shock set
Mrs. W Thomas Dixon rushed with Call Officer George Maddox to Cecilia Bailey’s home at Decatur and Butler streets. Dixon fired a 32 caliber revolver at Bailey nearly hitting Maddox, then surrendered. Both women bound over to await trial. police raided the residence and arrested all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Bailey
W. Thomas Dixon
George Maddox
Bailey
Decatur
Butler
Maddox
Atlanta Constitution
Dixon
Rail route survey eyed for Bumpter Valley line
Jos Reese conducts surveys from Huckleberry Flat to Prairie City to gauge feasibility of the Bumpter Valley railroad as the entry route. Huckleberry Flat lies about nine miles northeast of Prairie at roughly 1800 feet elevation, requiring switchbacks to keep grades practicable. Route selection expected this winter with several options already under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Reese
Huckleberry Flat
Prairie City
Blue Mountain Eagle
Prairie
Mitty
Court of Appeals Allows Force in Illegal Arrest Case
The Court of Appeals ruled that a man may resist an illegal arrest with force to preserve freedom. Julius Holmes, chased by officers for a minor offense, shot at and killed Wimberly who joined the pursuit. Holmes was convicted of manslaughter. the court found the officers trespassing without a warrant and not justified in firing.
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Court of Appeals
Citigen
Julius Holmes
Macon
Wimberly
Holmes
Hill
Body of Mrs Beatrice Seaton Exhumed for Investigation
The body of Mrs Beatrice M Seaton who died last Thursday and was buried Saturday at St Peter and Paul cemetery was exhumed at her sister’s request and sent to the morgue for examination. Dr J A Hartman performed the autopsy but would not disclose findings. Mrs Seaton resided at 4232 Blaine avenue with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice M. Seaton
St. Peter and Paul's
T. Loula Globe-Democrat
J. A. Hartman
Taxes in Grant County Collected by Sheriff in 1907 and 1906
The Grant County tax reports show Sheriff Collier collected 841.01 for the week ending November 7, 1907, with detailed apportionment to County, county school, school library, road fund and district taxes. For 1906, 8.07 was collected with apportionments to County, county school, school library, bridge and road funds. Blue Mountain Eagle notes the figures. Also an advertisement touts Pineules for the Kidneys with a 30 days trial offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Blue Mountain Eagle
Lad of 7 Shoots Brother in Hobsonville Tragedy
Tillamook November 14. Two boys ages 7 and 10 were playing in a Hobsonville house when the younger boy picked up a shotgun and fired at the door while the older held his hands behind him. The blast tore the elder's hand and entered his back, causing injuries deemed fatal. The incident occurred this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillamook
Song of
FE. Kaumlis
Hobsonville
Portland and allied figures listed in regional notice
A dense roster of names and places across Portland, Elgin, La Grande, Walla Walla, Rose Chan vil, and beyond. The fragmentary item lists individuals such as A T Cunwell, Mrs Hearty Meder nach, Dan Hynes, J A Payton, Geo Stevens, Maud Cohran, Sammy Sullivan, Joseph McCully, and many others connected to Portland and surrounding towns, with numerous initials and surnames indicating a social or professional directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Cunwell
Mrs. Hearty Medernach
F. L. Valliet
Dan Hynes
Portland
W. M. Clark
Quincy
J. A. Payton
BE. W. Glenn
Walla Walla
H. EK. Bovnett
Agent
FF. Opera Co
EF. BE. Bellinger
Bosworth
Elgin
Williama
la Grinde
Geo. Btevens
St. Joy
Allan Murray
Salt Lake
D. Block
T. D. Bacon
San Francisco
Thos
Siegmund
F. D. McCully
Joseph
A. A. Selden
Man Falls From Train Into Columbia River Drowns
An unidentified man either leaped or fell from a train crossing the Northern Pacific bridge at Pasco over the Columbia River. He plunged into the water and drowned. the body has not been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Pasco
Columbia River
The Swine or the Flower? Southern Scene Reveals OTTOLENE Source
A fragment reads of a field that shifts from a loathsome sty to a gleaming mass of white roses. The narrator recalls a summer scene in the South and hears whispers about OTTOLENE as the source behind the transformation.
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Lille
Carn
Ries
Mrbank
Isoue
Portland Seed CO
Portland Spokawe
THE
Pendleton
W. A. Brown
Hilliard Room
Rexall
Colesworthy
Helix
Helix, Oregon
Mra F. Myers
Carney & Tweedy
Telephone Main
Foleys
California
Ation
Ola
Adinita
Manddox
DR. King’s
Dr. King
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs, Tenn
Tallman & CO
Pendleton Drug CO
Nailroad Surveys
Wood
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Julius Mholmes
Beck A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Grant County
A, C, Koeppen & Bros
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Lad
Brother
Oregon Theatre
W. J. Derthick
Bunco
Arizona
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
West
Bast
Oregonian
V. Stroble
East Court Street
New York
Steinway, Knabe, Emerson and Others
Jesse
Drazeist
Marvel
Sen Seemy
Marvel CO
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