Insurance intrigue linked to Harriman system probes
The article alleges Harriman railroad officials sought insurance data from OKR and N employees to secure proxies against Thomas W. Lawson's investigations. It cites broad observer reports of proxies sent to Lawson and Harriman allies, with insurance held across many carriers and fraternal societies. The piece quotes Mr. Young discussing aging horses and unrelated local anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
United States
OKR, & N
New York Life, Equitable and Mutual
Lawton
Lawron
Hitle
Powder Explosion At Fairchance Draws Coroner Jury
A coroner’s jury at Uniontown Pa examined a powder company over a 2000 keg blast valued around 10000 in Fairchance area. The September 8 event rocked townships and raised questions about the force and mechanism while the company claimed no ground hole was torn by the massive detonation.
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Uniontown
Fairchance
Connellaville
University of Washington Buys Philippine Exhibit
The Philippine exhibit from the Lewis and Clark exposition was purchased by the University of Washington for about 5000 dollars. The display featured 180 wooden pieces, foods, cloths, and related items drawing strong visitor interest. Carl L. Hall organized the sale and negotiations began as the fair opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
University of the State
Washington
Carl L. Hall
Washington University
Hall
Some Old Horses Recalled by Dr E B Young
Dr E B Young formerly Wasco County stock inspector now resides in Salem and shares veteran insights on aging horses. He notes long experience across regions and disciplines informs current understanding of horse care and mutter matters referenced by the State man article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 4
Wasco County
Licenses, Liquor and Legality Tie Up in Kamiah
John Rea of this city secured a saloon license at Kamiah and paid 300 to the county. His liquor stock shipped there was refused release by Northern Pacific due to reservation land rules. The case hinges on a circuit court ruling deemed unconstitutional, awaiting a supreme court decision. Liquor now stored in Lewiston. sale on Kamiah allotment land remains barred. Rea muses on his uncertain location between Kamiah Lewiston or the county treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rea
Kamiah
Northern Pacific
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Rea Whas
Lewiston
Circuit
Waller
Rhea
The Cost of Horses in New Hampshire Experiment
The New Hampshire experimenter tracked yearly feed costs for a 1200 pound horse kept at moderately hard work. He found total expenses of $74.32, suggesting it comes to about $150 a year in round figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Writton
Pair of Horses Affects Farm Costs and Longevity
The Pacific Homestead notes that feeding two horses, shoeing, harness repair, cleaning, and oiling add about 31 dollars. A typical farmer can expect such a pair to last no more than ten years, with many tying them up sooner. A $200 price is reasonable for solid daily work rather than a cheap, short‑lived pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Homestead
Brock & McComas Promote Vinci Tonic for Bronchitis Cure
In a Baker City store Brock and McComas tout Vinci as a high potency cod liver oil alternative. They claim its concentrated form delivers medicinal elements without oil, citing a letter from Avia Ray and offering a money back guarantee if Vinci fails. In related news, at Hot Lake sanitarium a pigeon message stunt covered 49 miles to Baker City in 40 minutes, showing rapid delivery.
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Brock & McComas Oo
Drigetsts
Brock
Abovws
Mer
Avia Ray
Glief
Vinci
Brock & Metomas Co
Rugicinte
Hot Lake Minitarium
Joe Buckley
Baker City
Baker
Ackerman Praises and Foes of Free Text Books
State Superintendent Ackerman reviews free text book systems in the American School Board Journal. He outlines economical benefits and efficiency gains through central purchasing and uniform adoption, while noting parental burdens, sense of ownership, sanitary concerns, and the need for state or district support, with a cautious stance on statewide uniformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackerman
American School Board Journal
Profeesr Ackerman
Tate
Government to Buy Land for Klamath Project Land
Government agents push a $900,000 payment to Booth Kelley Lumber for alternate sections of land on the Klamath Indian reservation. Alleged gains hinge on a 1860 wagon road claim versus 1870 Indian reservation proclamation. Indians expect to defend lands they have inhabited for 36 years amid looming congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reclamation Department
Launker Company
Geant
Klamath
Mow
Booth-Kelley Lumber Company
Ide Sware
Dragoon Central Military Read Company
Interior Department
Petiiod
Eugene
Ator
Kimmoath
Supreme Court of the United Bates Hae
Wagon Rod Company
Hoath- Robey Lambrr Company
Landa
Congress
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as universal remedy
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh. It claims internal circulation in blood and mucous membranes builds up strength and addresses the disease at its foundation. The notice offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo as themakers with druggists selling the product. It also suggests taking Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
All
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Second Notice From D Kemer and Bon Debtors Urged to Settle
Second notice to all persons knowing themselves indebted to D Kemer and Bon to call at the old stand on Court Street in the next few days and settle accounts to save costs. Dp KEMLER & 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kemer
Bon Call
Old Stand
Court Street
Dave
Anow
Kemler & 50
Revolver Misfire Wounds Man In Almira Pocket
In Almira Washington a pistol discharged accidentally. The bullet struck a whetstone in J B Eberles pocket over his heart, glanced and wounded his shoulder and arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira, Wash
J. B. Eberle
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Statesman
Young
Mebianiel
Itekreall
Hie & Mare
Salem
Koo
White
Perrydale
Falkner
Sheridan
Perrydate
French & Company, Bankers
French
Erence
Powter
Halonchitis
la Grande Observer
Opposi
Howp-Kelly Company
Rurners
Portland
the Fair Store
Main Street
Pendleton
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. &. Byers
Just
Northwestern Gas & Electric Co
V. Strobel
East Court Street
East Oregentes
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