News in Brief: varied local and national items summarized
Government to pursue Guggenheim emelter trust after tobacco trust probe ends. Vancouver quarryman George Blagdell killed when his boat capsized off Pender Harbor. J Small, ex telegraphers union president, refuses to concede and brands three men as traitors. Chicago clubmen back Evelyn Cat Romadke in defense fund. Hazel Campbell, telegraph operator, resents cop’s advances. gunfire leads to police shake up in New Castle. J J Blodgett loses left arm in Dallas run a way. amputation. Chehalis votes on municipal water plant as private utility supplies city. R A Lockwood, Boise journalist, shoots himself in Reggin Idaho. Northwestern Lumber to operate 60 million ft sawmill in Craig Mountain district by July 1 1908. Death of Miss Maude Davis at Wilbur Oregon from tenacetum overdose. Over 9 000 head of beef cattle brought to Klamath Falls area for feeding near Lost River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guggenheim Emelter Trust
Tobacco Trust
George Blagdell
Vancouver
B. C
Pender Harbor
J. Small
Chicago
Evelyn Cat Romadke
Hazel Campbell
New Castle
Hotel Arrivals At Prominent Hotels List Many Names
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests checking into sites such as Hotel 81 and Golden Rule Hotel. Names include Emerson Seattle AL Booth Co W Isaacs Portland D T Marion Portland Wm Dunit Portland B J Martin Russaville Handry Portland Lewin Ruthburn Portland and numerous others from cities like San Francisco Chicago New York Spokane and Los Angeles. The report reads as a visitor ledger with many individuals and spouses listed by city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. Emerson
Seattle
AL Booth
W. Isaacs
Portland
D. T. Marion
Wm. Dunit
B. J. Martin
Russaville
Mre . Handry
Lewin Ruthburn
T. B. Jamison
W. 8. Gill
CP Herlman
Boston
A. Clark
Walla Walla
L. R. Lucans
Wallula
Mra
C. A. Pomeroy
J. F. Libty
San Francisco
W. A. Thurman
Lillie Masterson
Baker City
Mrs. Dela Burden
la Crosse
D. C. Burton
Emmitt
Vivia Burton
C. P. Orr
Spokane
Dan Murphy
Minneapolis
Mamie & Diaz
New York
C. J. Mill
Rochester
M. J. Booth
St. Louis
Margarete Callison
Myrick
D. C. Gass
Freewater
T. C. 8. Smith
Kansas City
Increased gold output in Oregon tops 1905 figures
George B. Roberts, retired mint director as of August 1, 1907, compiled statistics showing Oregon’s gold output rose by 75,200 dollars over the year 1905. The report highlights improved yields and broader mining activity across key regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
George BE. Roberts
Mint
Gold and silver output in the United States 1906
The report estimates U S gold production for the year ending June 30 1906 at 94 98 million with Nevada Alaska Oregon and other states showing gains while Colorado Montana and others incur losses. Total fine gold ounces produced reach 4 665 320 and state by state distributions are detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mr. Roberts
Alaska
Nevada
Oregon
Tennessee
Arizona
Virginia
Colorado
Montana
California
Washington
Idaho
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
Remedy promise for rheumatism and backache claims
An eminent authority touts a mixture of dandelion, karyon and sardaparilla as a prompt relief for rheumatism and backache caused by inactive kidneys. The blend of Fluid extract dandelion, compound karyon, and compound syrup sardaparilla is taken after meals and at night. A well known druggist supports its familiarity and safety, urging sufferers not to ignore the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhat
Canada envoy Lemieux sails to Japan over immigration
Vancouver Oct 24 Hon Dodolphe Lemieux sails aboard the Empress of India as Canada’s newly appointed envoy to Japan to press immigration issues. Canada also offers damages to Japanese residents harmed in recent riots as part of plans to ease bilateral tensions and uphold the Anglo Japanese treaty of 1894 restricting Japanese immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Orient
Dodolphe Lemieux
Canada
Japan
Lemieux
Congressman Ellis Visits Crook County Area
Hon W R Ellis, U S congressman for this district, visited Crook county Thursday and spoke to residents of Laidlaw and nearby areas. He pursues a thorough survey of local needs and has toured every district county except Wheeler. Judge Pilla, new to the area, praised the country in his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RR. Ellis
Crook County
Laidlaw
Oregon’s Rich Soil and River Valley Described For Prosperity
Mr Ellis praises Oregon’s fertile lands and abundant water in a vision of growth. He argues for laws to prevent bottling up the country by any man or railroad, asserting such measures would soon be enacted to safeguard transportation and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oregon
Ellis
Laidlaw Chronicle
German miner John Scheck ordered to asylum for insanity
John Scheck, a German miner, was examined by Dr. Parker and ordered committed to Salem asylum after becoming insane from the use of liquor. The notice appears in the Baker City Herald. Benjamin salts are advertised as the best made, sold by Bond Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scheck
Parker
Salem
Baker City Herald
Bond Bros
Tea purchase policy and grocer’s payout note
A shop advertises tea by the ounce and offers Schilling's Best. If the customer dislikes it, the grocer will refund with your money returned, and the grover is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Grover
Wines and Liquors Endorsement for Healthful Pleasures
A merchant touts wines and liquors as preferred choices for the king's taste and family use. Medical men recommend these goods to convalescents and patients, asserting broad favor and encouraging a first bottle to tempt future purchases.
Old Kentucky Wine and Liquor Store Ad
The brief listing notes the Old Kentucky Wine and Liquor Store at Court Street opposite the Golden Rule Hotel with the phone number Main 550. It presents a compact local business notice found in a historical newspaper segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Kentucky
Court St
Golden Rule Hotel
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Cyd
the Alexander Department Store
Northwest
J. J. Blodgett
Dallas
Chehalls
Wash
R. A. Lockwood
Boise
Reggin
Northwestern Lumber Company
Pennsylvania
Craig Mountain Timber District
Wilbur
Ore
Maude Davis
Klamath Falla
Lost River
Mervil
George
Mellican
City
Anna Humphrey
Helen M. Holloway
Pilot Rock
S. Darnell
Clara Wallan
Helix
Young
W. A. Dewitt
Lilleton
J. W. Wilson
L. C. Hill
St Louis
Daltsy McIntyre
Adams
Ruth Noll
Weston
Georgie Hansell
Athena
Charlotte Wall
Nelly Carr
Be, McKengle
W. B. Hulery
Ontario
W. Achelles
The
Dalles
Pullman Tribune
Onegon Board OF
State Board of Education
Attorney General
Louisiana
Gans
Joe Gane
Goldfield
Pueblet
Baltimore
Gane
Tone
Congressman Ellis
A Folgers Golden
Ceylon
Folger’s Golden Gate Teas
J. A. Folger & Co
Frank B. Clopton & CO
John Gagen
Kimonas
Infanta
Agency
Peerless
Pendleton Cloak
Suit House
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