Rates Are Unjust Will Fix Rate on Coal to Suit Itself
The Washington state railroad commission plans joint rates on coal shipments affecting O R and N, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Washington & Columbia River, aiming to curb discriminatory charges. The Colfax hearing set for November 6 will review alleged unjust practices at Roslyn to Colfax and other routes, including widening gaps between joint and local rates.
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State Railroad Commission
Colfax
Railroad Commission
Roslyn
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Washington
Spokane
Washington & Columbia River
Pasco
Wakula
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International Sanitary Congress Opens in Washington
The second International Sanitary Congress opened in Washington with wide attendance from Central and South American republics and all U S states plus many European nations. Delegates include noted scientists as focus falls on preventing yellow fever cholera malaria and other diseases. Reports will cover sanitary conditions quarantine and eradication efforts.
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Washington
D. C
Get
Union
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Central American
Chicago Fire Anniversary marks old memory in city
Chicago remembers the 24th anniversary of the Great Fire sparked by Mrs. O Leary s cow on DeKoven street. Estimates say the blaze burned about 25 hours, destroying 17 460 houses in a four by one mile district, including city hall and the court house. Societies will hold anniversary events this evening with Old Beltira and Pioneers among them. Minnesota Baptists Convene in Duluth. Between 250 and 300 clerical and lay Baptists from the state attend a convention at Pilgrim Congregational church. Delegates from English speaking and Scandinavian churches are present. the mayor welcomed attendees as the opening session proceeded.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Duluth
2. DD. Scoul
Physical Beauty Contest Opens at Madison Square Garden
The Physical Culture exhibition led by Bernard MacFadden opens today at Madison Square Garden featuring a 1000 beauty prize contest for the most perfectly formed man and woman. About 85 contestants from across the country compete with notable rivals including Miss A. Trewery of Chicago Miss Emily Newkirk of California Miss Stimson of Boston and Captain Pettete of Chicago. Maine Spiritualists Meet in Skowhegan with national figures addressing topics from missionary work to charter plans. Massachusetts Federation of Labor opens its annual convention in Pittsfield with over 200 delegates attending four days of programs and a post session trolley and auto tours.
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New York
Bernard MacFadden
Madison Square Garden
Mias A. Trewery
Chicago
Mias Emily Newkirk
California
Miss Stimson
Boston
Captin Pettete
Maine
Skowhegan
Maine Spiritualist Masociation Ee
Grange Hall
Harrison D. Barrett
Banner of Light
Mra
Nettle Holt Harding
Onvet
Mass
Wilson
Fritch
Aldlheboro
Muss
Ctor
Post
Masachusetts Foderation of Labor
Pittafield
Mase
Masachusetta
Federation of Labor
New Academy of Music
Tiie
Indians Convene National Convention at North Yakima
The first national convention of representatives of United States tribes met in North Yakima with delegates from Washington Idaho Oregon Wyoming Utah and tribes from the Midwest and South. Captain Anena presided and Lan caster Spencer served as secretary as plans were made to reorganize a national association for vital tribal questions. A celebratory program followed the sessions.
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Yakima
Wash
United States
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
Utah
Middle Estern
Anena
Lancaster Spencer
Woling
Railway progress and repairs in the Yakima region
Two electric lines out of Yakima report parts of the Neches valley railway contract awarded to Allen and Mathieson. A work force will start Monday, aiming to grade at least 16 miles this winter and push the line rapidly. Bridging at Painted Rocks is not yet decided. North Comat Railway rights of way are being secured, with Terminal grounds in the city and a survey to the mouth of the Tietoa begun under Engineer H F Marble for about three weeks. Also included is an advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills, praising kidney health and recounting a Pendleton resident's cure from kidney and back pain after using seven boxes.
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Yakima
George Donald
Neches Valley
Allen & Mathieson
Naches
Painted Rocks
North Comat
Robert B. Strahorn
Nathes Valley
Tietoa
H. FP. Marble
North Yakima Republic
Dean
W.W. C. Baker
Carpenter
Tustin
Aura Ostroeta
Pendleton
Seattle
Wanh
Brock & McComas Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
New Panitarium Baths Add Sleep and Steam Rooms
Two new departments opened at the panitarium bat hrooms after the Domestic laundry offering a sleep ing department and a steam room. The facilities are described as now as complete as any in the west and open to the public with hours for ladies from 7 a m to 4 p m and for men from 6 p m to 7 a m with beds for the night. Rostoff Rureia Oct 7 On the Don mall train bound for Vladivostok derailed today resulting in 27 killed and 365 injured.
Imported Percherons and Shires Reach Northwest Market
A dealer announces arrival of 47 head including Percherons Finglish Shires Belgians and Coachers from Europe. The firm promotes large black horses weighing a ton or more and offers favorable terms, direct shipments, and a government-approved quality guarantee with local headquarters established.
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