New Railroad in Doubt After Inland Empire Reconnoiter
Key figures David Eccles Joseph West and others returned from Harney county exploration to assess a Sumpter Valley extension. The party studied Burns Prairie City and John Day valley routes noting the Dixie mountain obstacle with 1800 foot rise and 800 foot fall. Eccles plans remain undecided and opaque while local bonds and legal matters surface in Lewiston.
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David Eccles
Sumpter Valley Railway
Joseph A. West
F. 8. Bramwell
Joseph Barton
Blue Mountaina Rapid Transit Company
Tunns
Harney County
8. V
Eccles
Ogden
Sumpter Villey
Heeles
Burns
Prairie City
West
Tme
Dlogatons
Dixie Mountain
Baker ‘City
Democrat
Bank Shortage At Prescott Grows In Investigation
The Staite Bank of Prescott faces a growing shortage estimated near 26000 dollars as examiners review records. Former cashier BE J. Sweet and I. N. Wirris were arrested on charges tied to the loss. Sweet faces 4500 dollar bond and Wirris 4600 dollars. Investigators report missing entries and many unrecorded checks totaling around 8000 dollars.
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Staite Bank
Prescott
Walla Walla Statesman
BE. J. Sweet
I. N. Wirris
Sweet Ia
Hirris
Kreeny
Harris
Fitzmaurice Seeks Revenge Over Kidnapping Claim
Pomeroy reporter M O Fitzmaurice accuses Asp lin county Sheriff Mone Martin Garfield County Sheriff Dixon and County Prosecutor Kirby of kidnapping him and says County Attorney Daniel Needham pledges to pursue extradition papers and bring those responsible to justice.
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Fitzmaurice
Daniel Needham
Idaho
Washington
M. O. Fitzmaurice
Pomeroy
Mone Martin
Asplin County
Dixon
Kirby
Garfield
Mr. Needham
Public Exhibit to Display 1 250 000 in Gold at Seattle Exposition
Government plans a remarkable Alaska exhibit for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition with 1 250 000 dollars in gold coins bullion dust and nuggets. The display will be center in the Alaska building guarded by police and surrounded by barriers to keep spectators back while still allowing a clear view. The gold will be sourced from Alaskan mines and banks via loans with the government paying only transportation and guard costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Alatka
Exposilun
Secre Services Department
Farmers Hire Help in City for Field Work
Farmers are in the city seeking workers and have employed several men in the last day of 86. They are coloring off the fields and removing tumbleweeds and other weeds, burning them to prepare the land for the upcoming summer. Farmers report no difficulty in finding labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Well dressed woman interrupts political speaker coughing
A well dressed woman disrupted a political speech with persistent coughing. An ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure claiming it clears a cold, noting the product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Also mentions the arrest of P. H. Harris, a Prescott real estate dealer, in connection with defalcations involving BE. B. Sweet, former cashier of the First State bank of Prescott.
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Willy
Foley
Koley
Pendleton Plug Co
P. H. Harris
BE. B. Sweet
First State Bank of
Prescott
Burglary at Baker City Implement Store Reported
Sunday night about 9 o clock burglars entered the Baker City implement store and stole razors and knives. Neighbors heard no noise, entry was gained via the back door and an inner door to the show case where the items were displayed. No clues for the police to pursue. The notice ends with an advertisement for De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by Tallman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhieves
Baker City
Sys
Democrat
de Witt
Tallman & Co
Mi o na cure claim by Tallman Co with money back offer
Tallman and Company druggists promise a full refund if Mi o na does not cure dyspepsia claiming a genuine offer authorized by the Mi o na tablets' numbers. They assert eight percent uncured cases exist yet many will gain relief enough to continue use at 60 cents per box. testimonial from W D Bennett of Bucketport Maine supports the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman & Co
Oregonian
Srs
W. D. Bennett
Bucketport
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Henry
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Hicks-Chatten Engraving CO
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Alta
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Telephone Main
Empire Meat CO
Helix
Helix, Oregon
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Thornton
Main Street
Columbia, Edison and Victor
Piteniurica
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Lewiston
Pomenoy
Jay
Ing
Lewston UN
Idaho Line
Lewleton Teller
Mr. Ecclea
John Day Valley
Seattle Exposition
CR. Kluger
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Kiilbey Troutte
Pendleton Drug Co
Nervita
Yerrow Lasa
India
East Oregonian
The
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South Hill
Charles Mareh
Hartman Abstract Co
Elmo
Allen Rhodes
Depot
Senate
Bath
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M. D
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Hoisington
Kirksville
B.A. Mann
Des’tist
Commercial Association Rooms
Ralph ¢. Swinburne
Judd Building
M. & Kern
Phone Red
Vaughan Bros
Dentists
DUR
Lloyd LD
Idleman
Schmidt
Ee James A. "Pee
Carter & Smythe, Attorneys At Law
Savings Bank Building
James B. Perry
Taylor's Hardware Store
Lowell & Winter
Coungzellors At Law
Despain Building
George W. Coutts
Schmidt Block
Peterson & Wilson
Attorneys At Law
Smith- Crawford Building
Raley
Richards
Joseph J. Hinkle
G. W. Phelps
Smith-Crawford Building
Pruitt & Oliver
Peter West
Garden Street
R. J. Slater
Attorney AT Law Office Association Block
Chas J. Ferguson
Smith-Crawford Build'ne
D. A. May
T. M. Keller
Horace V, King
Deenaln Building
Pendleton Iron Works
Court and
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Marion Jack
A. F. May
Ung D. Goey
Alta Street
Tallman’s
East Court Street
J. L. Vaughan
W. Court Street
LL. Cc. Snyder
Insurance and Land Business
Umatilla County
Lonana
James Johns
WS. Henninger
H. Marsh
J. M. Bentley
Masonic Hall
Pendleton Lodge N
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A. M
Aea
A. Donaghueb
Ontario Veterinary College
Court St
D. C. M'Nabb
Staite Veterinary Board
Taoilman's Rug Store
Res
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Thompson Street
Carney & Kennedy
M. A. Rader
Chicago College of Embalming
Webb Streets
Baker & Folsom
V. Stroble
Court Street
Priviered
Roy
Weat
Fisher Drug Com
Onicago
Pendleton Dirug Company
Pendicion
Oregon
W.C. Minnis
Henning's Cigar Store
Peoples Warehouse
E. J. Murphy
Draugh
Deott
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