World News in Brief: Sudden Deaths and City Edicts
A saloonkeeper at Swan Lake Idaho, Wm Quinn, died of heart failure at home. In Vancouver BC the telegraphers got a 12 percent wage rise. Fred Boylen of Seattle shot himself. no motive given. W A Dell convicted of killing Addie Roper and sent to life imprisonment. Tacoma considers banning fortune telling and tightens city jail rules. Streetcars to be blasted in Tacoma. speed limit set near churches and schools. M H Nelson died at sea aboard C F Tietjen from diabetes. Detroit hosts a three day Brotherhood conference for locomotive workers with about two thousand attendees. In Cleveland three killed, several injured by a derrick collapse. R N Ford found guilty in Burton bank wrecking case after third trial. Kiev police arrest Krug ukoff aiding plot against Nicholas II. Newport rumors suggest Gladys Vanderbilt marriage to Count Brechenyo delayed. Copenhagen dispatches say Princess Alexandria diagnosed as consumptive awaiting southern climate.
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Wm. Quinn
Swan Lake
Idaho
Plans to convert Vialparalao into world’s largest port
A commuter appointed by the president accepted plans to transform Vialparalao, nine years of work expected to create the world’s largest port. The British steamer Fitzpatrick arrived in San Francisco from Newport News with BR42 tone of coal for the U S war vehicle on the coast. A dispatch from New York says
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Vialparalao
Hike
Eamer Fitzpatrick
San Francisco
Newport News
United States War Vehicle
New York
Sys
Tax Levy Set At 12.6 Mills In Walla Walla County
Walla Walla October 11 county commissioners set the next year’s total levy at 12.6 mills, up from 11.6 the prior year. County levy will be 6.9 mills, state levy 1.5 mills higher, totaling 12.6 mills for 1908.
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Walla Walla
Truant Law Enforcement Spelled Out for Schools
Oregon state truancy law targets children ages 6 to 14 and holds school directors teachers and superintendents liable for nonenforcement. Officers may arrest and fines range from five to twenty dollars per offense. parents must send children to school or face penalties.
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East Oregonian
Justice of the Pews
Justice of the Peace
Forced resignation of Klamath water association secretary
The Klamath Waterusers association has ousted Secretary Elmer J. Applegate amid board opposition to his methods and support for the United States reclamation service. J. Frank Adams Jacob Rueck and C. A. Seirus backed Applegate while two thirds opposed him. C. A. Chastain succeeds Applegate with Applegate to stay on briefly to train his successor. Applegate helped found the National Water Users association and will still aid the Klamath project while pursuing private interests.
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Klamath
Elmer J. Applegate
Klamath Falls
Applegate
United States Reclamation Service
Mr. Applegate
J. Frank Adams
Jacob Rueck
C. A. Seirus
C. A. Chastain
National Water Users' Association
Reclamation Service
Klamath Project
The Dalles Fruit Output Estimate Report
The Dalles Optimist outlines the district fruit crop, detailing harvests and shipments. Estimates by orchardists viticulturists and gardeners show totals below actual figures, including peaches apples grapes pears cherries cantaloupes and tomatoes with extensive shipments of potatoes celery and other produce.
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Dalles
Raya
Record of Inland Freight Exports at The Dalles
The document cites an estimated value of over 400 000 dollars for products shipped free on board at The Dalles. It notes residents miss early or late views of the vast daily movements by boat and train and mentions about 50 000 young trees to become bearing trees.
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Dalles
Eagle Valley railroad to use O. Fh. & N. depot in Baker City
The Eagle Valley railroad will terminate at the O. Fh. & N. depot in Baker City with a 22 acre switch yard area near the nattatorium. The line runs northeast to Twelfth Street and the O. R. & N. station as graders move earth northeast of town. Promoter Vinson arranged continuous work with Washburn Grading. W J Patterson led stock subscriptions and shovel work started. An option on nearby ground may host a large sawmill. The strong financially backed company expects a substantial local payroll and population growth.
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New
Eagle Valley Railroad
Baker City
D Street
Twelfth
Vinson
Washburn Grading Company
W. J. Patterson
Eagle Valley
Eye witness to hazing at Oregon Agricultural College
J D McKennon reports a hazing incident at Corvallis where a student stabbed and slashed fellow sophomores during a hazing bee. The injured are recovering as faculty promise prompt discipline. The assailant fled to Prairie City aboard a knotty tale of fear and misjudgment.
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Agricultural College
Corvallis
Prairie City
J. D. McKennon
Corvallia
la Grande Observer
Agerettors
Protrie Ciy
MckKennon
Grape Day Draws 16000 to Lewiston Clarkston Fair
Lewiston fair features Sherlock Holmes and turf stars as free grape distribution celebrates a historic first. Spokane Chamber of Commerce leaders attend with attendees surpassing 16 000 at the Lewiston Clarkston Fair grounds.
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Lewiston Teller
Lewiston Fair
Sherlock Holmes
Minnesota
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
West
Spokane Chamber of Commercié
Clearwater Country
Camas
Nez Perce Prairies
Nez Perce
Idaho
Big Asotin
First Gold in Baker City Narrated by Captain Gibbin
Captain Robert B Gibbin recalls early Baker City days guiding explorers in 1841. On October 10 that year he describes leading a party seeking gold, becoming lost in the wild region and the dangers faced as the city and its memories formed around those perilous expeditions.
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Robert B. Gibbin
Democrat
Eurly
Baker City
Residence Property for Sale in Spokane WA
Nice eight room house with modern conveniences. Located at Address A Kunkel South 121 Monroe Street Spokane Washington. Local sale listing highlights eight rooms and updated features for a comfortable home.
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Kunkel
Monroe Street
Spokane
Wash
For Sale 160 Acre Ranch Near Town
For sale ranch of 160 acres on easy terms fully equipped three miles from town call at the office. A wife can manage a husband just as long as she can keep him from knowing that she is doing it.
Charles Lane & Son Sign Writer Available
Charles Lane and Son advertise an expert sign writer in their employ. See them about signs.
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Charles Lane & Son
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Copenhagen
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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ST. Joseph’s
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Columbia River
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