Northwest News Highlights Amid Quake Rumor and Market Notes
Portland and Maine alike report seismic chatter with little damage. Noted horseman Buck Elium dies. Montana fruit regions and Smith River apples exhibit harvests at 6270 feet. Subscriptions exceed 260000 for a private Long Island race course costing 4000 Og. Astor stands as top auto magnate with 24 machines worth about 120000. Vatican hymn ban sparks Catholic diocesan tension in Newark. Yakima sees rapid growth amid new construction. Duffey convicted for robbery, De Ford linked to beef thefts. Collision incidents injure train crews near Wenatchee as Northwest wood supply tightens. Rees, Walla Walla warden, ousted by Governor Mead. Grain selling alleged as revenue in remittal schemes.
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Hasintes
Yakima
Herward Duffey
Toyenee
Prises
Fred de Ford
Consonly
Doareet
Tahaan
Mead
Don't Speculate With Pianos
If you are contemplating the purchase of a piano it will pay you to deal with an established company. Choose a firm that makes no rash promises and keeps them, opens branches only when justified, and is a permanent city business house. Seek a company that stays and serves the public.
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Eilers Piano House
Northwest
Old Man Rhonimus Details Fatal Oregon Horse Fight
In a jury room tale the old rancher Rhonimus claims Tom Myers and Robert Thursday killed a man in cold blood after a confrontation over horses in eastern Oregon. He portrays Myers as the aggressor, recounting shots aimed at Rivers and a final shot that felled Rhonimus, who says his motive stems from horse theft fears and past disputes.
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Celine
Oregon
Tom Myers
A. D. Rhonl
Rhonimus
Prineiner
Caid
Rhonimos
Myers
Robert
Devil
Tom Rivers
Porrel
Pee
Rhonimius
Young Roberts
Gene
Mnet
Andrew TD
Deer Population Surges as State Protects Wildlife
The Denver Times reports Colorado now has more wild deer than any other state, protected by stricter laws that slowed hunting but boosted numbers. A hunter killed a 275 pound buck with eight antler points, exhibited near Newcastle, while others saw abundant deer across Rio Blanco Routt and Garfield counties. Officials note open seasons were shortened to 10 days in 1907 and hunters may take only one buck aged at least one year.
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Colorado
Denver Times
W. S&s
Routt
Garfield
Forday
Increased Farm Values and US Agriculture Progress
The Chicago Livestock World notes rising farm values across the United States. A Department of Agriculture circular based on 15,000 inquiries estimates farm land values up more than 38 percent since 1900, with total farm value near 20.434 billion dollars and an eight billion dollar increase since the last census. Reasons given include rural free delivery and overall agricultural prosperity.
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Chicago Livestock World
United States
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Traveling Orphanage Heads West by Converted Auto
Detroit October 20 H M Draper former superintendent of an orphanage at Houghton will tour the continent with 21 orphans in a specially built automobile to raise funds for a new orphanage Seattle is target for next year route will run south to avoid weather The party includes 12 girls and 9 boys ages 5 to 15 seven nationalities Draper and wife George Strong the builder and operator of the auto and a teacher accompany the group
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Detroit
H. M. Draper
Houghton
Seattle
Draper
Trustere
Funda i
Eouth
Founder of Goldendale Dead Founder of Goldendale dies in Goldendale
John J. Golden, founder of Goldendale and Buckitat county's first settler, a native of Westmoreland County Pennsylvania born March 18, 1826, died in Goldendale.
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Goldendale
John J. Golden
Buckitat County
Keystone State
Westmoreland County
Offer to buy First Presbyterian Church property in Seattle
An offer of 225000 dollars has been made for the First Presbyterian Church property at Fourth Avenue and Spring Street Seattle. The deal may be accepted and covers the building and the site a double corner measuring 120 by 120 feet.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fourth Avenue
Spring Street
Seatile
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J. J. O'Conner
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Main Street
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Hiro
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Pendleton Furniture
Graham Furniture Co
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