Railroad Publicity Bureau Closed Amid Turmoil
The Chicago based Railroad Literary Bureau and all branch offices are ordered shut. The move follows claims of costly operations and editorial lobbying for Roosevelt rate regulation. Rumors blame Samuel Spencer, Michaelis, and controversial Chicago convention tactics for the closure and questions about past bribery attempts by bureau agents.
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Fittia
Michaelis and Ellsworth Railroad Publicity Bureau
Chicago
Weel
Roosevelt
Ben
Mub
Tatant
Perso
Samuel Spencer
United States
Toomvelt
Congress
Railronds
Wishington
Wood in Inland Empire Boosts Station Supply
Wood is plentiful in the inland empire with coal use rising in the city and Blue Mountain stations. An estimated 6000 cords of excellent wood await shipment between Huron and Spring Spur, serving Walla Walla and other markets. Demand outstrips slow, yet supplies move quickly as orders come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain
Avernia
Teja
Huron
Spring Spur
Walla Walla
Remodeling at the court house suspends Sheriff s office work
Workmen began remodeling the Sheriff s office causing suspension of all clerical duties. Ceiling will be replastered and walls redecorated while counters are rearranged. Woodwork varnished and new devices added. Upon completion the office will present a much improved appearance.
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Court House
Sheriffsn
Changes in the arrangement of the reading rooms
Librarian A. W. Nye leads changes in the commercial reception rooms. The librarian's desk cards and cigars move into the library room freeing space for card tables. A stove may be placed to the side near the library to heat both rooms efficiently.
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A. W. Nye
Lbrarian
Lirary
Hegerman Named Governor of New Mexico Territory
Washington November 24 1905 the president announced Herbert Hegerman of Roswell New Mexico will become governor of the territory to succeed Oteros his term to begin January 24 1906 upon the expiration of Oteros term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oteros
New Mexico
Washington
Herbert Hegerman
Roswell
Mendon Bank Dynamited. Mexican Bullfight Fatalities Reported
In Mendon Ohio on November 24 a bank explosion caused 475000 in goods to be reported stolen. In Ciudad Juarez a bullfight left Felix Robert injured, Wan togeed badly, and Francisco Piquero fatally gored.
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Mendon
Mendon, O
Bank of
Ciudad Juare
Mexico
Felix Robert
Francisco Piquero
Attractions at the Frazer Theatre
The Frazer Theatre hosts a five night engagement by The Great McEwen starting next Sunday with Thanksgiving matinees. Also upcoming is E. B. Kidder's drama A Jolly American Tramp, featuring Clark Ross and cast, praised for wit, pathos, and social themes amid period costuming.
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McEwen
Great McEwen and Company
Stag
VU. 2
Newell
Presenta FE
Kidder
Praxer
Sesmith Russell
Pathon
Clark Ross
Berline Farnsworth
Cora Leo Jefferson
Virginia Melville
Vern Wilson
Prompt Payment Letter From Umatilla County Policyholder
A letter dated November 14, 1908 from Pendleton Oregon thanks A Youngberg of Conservative Life Insurance Company for a $150 claim settlement. William R Meiners praises prompt handling of three weeks accident indemnity under policy No 26822 and offers to recommend the company in Oregon.
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Conservative Life Insurance Co
Umatilla County
Conservative Life Insurance Company
Low Angeles California
Pendleton, Or
A. Youngberg
Youngberg
Oregon
William R, Meiners
Appeal for Thanksgiving aid to Oregon children
The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon asks for Thanksgiving donations as Pendleton schools previously gave $200 in money food and clothing. The superintendent reports caring for 409 children this year, including 259 new cases, with cases distributed across Baker Benton Clackamas Clatsop Columbia Coos Crook Josephine Lane Linn Multnomah Marion Polk Umatilla Wasco Washington and Wamhili.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society of
Pendleton Public Schools
Baker
Benton
Clackamas
Clatsop
Columbia
Coos
Crook
Tosephine
Lane
Linn
Multnomah
Marion
Polk
Umatilla
Waliowna
Wasco
Washington
Vwamhili
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Health Relief
A historical ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion constipation and headaches. It promises to build up digestive organs and offers guaranteed relief at Tallman & Co. and Brock & McComan drug stores for 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComan
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Deaven
Meerke V. 5
Michaelis
Dentin
Ao Hospital
New York
Michaetln
Heelan
Chitage
Wenwalagr
Oregon Lumber Yard
Court
Pendleton
Ower
Lal Quarters
Hegerman
Turkeys
Younger & Son
Gray Brothers
Frazer Theatre
Ville Grurts
Mekwen
Cudlenes
Vowae
Alexanders
Pendleton's
H. L. Leavitt
afAl
Worps
Miser
Co. B. Martin
Svale Hardy
Princess Monamada
Calcutta
Brock and McComas
D. Kemler & Son
Old Stand
Court Street
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