Global News Clippings From A Turbulent Era
A wide-ranging late year summary reports 15,000 in harbor work at a German building project, a pope appointing a delegate to Cubs and Porto Rico, and a toll of New Orleans caves with 3284 total incidents including 444 fatal cases. It notes a Tomon American mining engineer killed in Mexico, suspected robbery as motive, and a Russian priest fleeing St. Petersburg troubles for the Continent.
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Oulewppl
Aversa
Cubs
Porto Rito
Chypetle
New Orleans
John O'Dea
Tomon
Hermentilo
Merexico
Father Capon
St. Petersburg
Christiania
Norway
Noar Dean
N. J
A. Bachelman
H. E. Sterling
Cardinal Cleberos
Muros
Northwest News Highlights and Local Incidents
Portland federal judge appointment expected after president’s southern trip. Harriman interests accused in regional railroad plans. George Von Buskirk, 24, from New Jersey, found dead in a Portland lodging house. Captain Kennedy killed in Seattle harbor accident aboard a warping vessel. Dunder arrives in Seattle from Bremen amid mutinies and storms. Sound land values rise as farming estates show strong sales. Blockhouse Smith ranch sold near Aberdevon for 800 acres worth Sh.000. Columbia River port pilots record deeper sounding depths. Idaho’s Pocatello banker considered a dark horse for senate with Mormon support. Washington Brick, Lime & Manufacturing boasts large northwestern capacity. Columbia county barley grower association forms for 90-cent barley.
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Kennedy
Portland
Balmore
Veese
Dunder
Stephens
Seattle
Bremen
Germany
Aberdevon
Smith
Half section wheat land near Fi. R. warehouse
A compact notice offering multiple tracts of land for sale: half section with 50 bushel wheat land per section, 300 acres for two years with summer and fallow, plus 20 acres bottom land with orchard and improvements. Priced around $12,000 to $15,00 per quarter, easy terms, near Fi. R. warehouse. Sold by E. T. Wadh & Sun.
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Fi. R
Dr King's New Discovery Safer Cough Remedy Promised
J H Simmons of Comny Town describes a severe cough that kept him awake until he used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds which he says fully cured him. The ad claims it relieves throat and lung diseases prevents grip and pneumonia with guarantees of price one dollar and free trial.
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J. H. Simmons
Comny
Town
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Brock & Bme
Trini
Probable Burglar Caught Near The Dalles Chronicle
Nightwatchman Gibons arrested a suspicious man after a burglary attempt. The suspect was found with burglary tools and dynamite cartridges in his possession, according to the report from The Dalles Chronicle.
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Gibons
Andy
Dalles Chronicle
Mics Susan W Nicall Dies in San Fratciero Auto Crash
Susan W Nicall of San Francisco was instantly killed in an automobile accident at Crystal Springs. The brief item notes the fatal crash location and casualty.
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Susan W., Nicall
San Fratciero
Crystal Springs, Aul
Tea tastes trump price in Schilling's Best line
A local shopper notes tea choice is about taste not cost with Schilling's Best offering value. The grocer backs the selection, underscoring consumer preference over price in choosing tea.
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Tn Tea
Schilling
Daily East Oregonian Carrier Rate Notice
A small classified note announces a delivery rate for carriers at 15 cents a week, outlining the weekly charge for home delivery in the East Oregonian circulation area. The notice targets carriers with emphasis on payment terms and distribution expectations.
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East Oregonian
Dod gers Escape Pont Deal Justly
The tax commission conducts an inquiry into railroad property valuation and tax payments, noting officials relied on railroad representatives for property returns. State taxes on railroads decreased over years, with tracks undervalued at county level and reduced by the state equalization board. Details target reforms and highlight burdens on smaller property owners versus tax dodgers.
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Tax Commission
Nasessore
State Equalization Board
Magnates Clash in West as Rail Rivalry Roars
James J. Hill of the Great Northern and E. H. Harriman of the Union Pacific arrived in the city amid a fierce west coast rail war. Both denied fear of the other and touted their lines, with injunctions over rights of way along the North Platte river valley adding to the tension and potential for further expansion.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern Rilway
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Intercats
Thin City
Hill
St. Paul
Merriman
Orient
New York Dispatch
Burlington
North Platte River Valley
North Platte
Harriman
Missouri
Witwton
Klin
Fistert
Teestian
Peneenee
Northern
Harriman Foresees Japanese Role in Pacific Trade
Harriman spoke to public attendees about his Orient trip and their potential in trans Pacific business. He said the Japanese dominate the market and American bent interests should cooperate with them. He claimed US business conditions are exceptionally strong nationwide.
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Neve
Mather
Harrican
Orient
Harriman
United States
Newlands Opposes Admission of Coolie Laborers
Nevvala Senior Iris Views on East recounts United States Senator Francis Newlands visit. He reiterates opposition to admitting coolie laborers, calling them an undesirable population and urging cautious immigration policies after travels in China, Japan, and the Philippines. Roosevelt era context noted.
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Nevvala
United States
Francis Newlands
Mius
Newlands
Roosevelt
Siena
China
Japan
Philippines
Chitwie
Debated Philippine aid and trade policy and a Spokane relief request
The excerpt debates whether the Philippines should gain free access to U S markets or receive direct aid via credit loans, arguing that subsidized prices may be inferior to loan-based support. It also notes A J Miner, famed on the Pacific coast since 1808, seeking county relief in Spokane with an order for wood and cash.
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A. J. Miner
Oregon
Spokane
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