Open River association to place boats above Portage
Arrangements by the Open River association to secure three private boats for traffic above the Portage on the Columbia River are under way. The plan anticipates two steamers already around and a third to join, with wheat freight at 25 cents per ton and a through water route to Portland under existing railroad rates. Attorney Reid J. N. Teal notes independent operation by owners, future passenger service, and development of short rail links to feed inland wheat to the river system.
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Open River Association
Columbia River
Collle
Reid J. N. Teal
Oregonsan
Teal
Mesarn, Smith & Mariner
Association
Arlington
Portage
Jerome
Kennewick
Wash
Thin Bant
Tom
Ficcardig
Thore
Portland
Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Horse Heaven Country
Maccom
KILLED HIS BROTHER IN COT BANK MURDER CASE
Butte Montana report states John Cobbell a halfbreed Blackfoot Indian is charged with killing his brother Thomas at Cot Bank. Cobbell says he killed to protect his family from annihilation after Thomas, intoxicated, threatened to shoot the family. Private Murray and Private Socialty of the National Guard at Jackson Mississippi have contracted yellow fever while on quarantine duty. they are among the first coast soldiers to do so.
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Mensons
Butte
Mont
John Cobbell
Thomaa
Cot Bank
Cobbell
Thomas
Iquor
Ran Qmnick
Solliers
Jackson
Mise
Murray
National Guard
Steamboat Men Strike Halts Snake River Service
Steamboat ops on the Snake River between this point and Lewiston suspended for the summer. Mountain Gem laid up after crew walkout and low water prompts fleet idle. Losses to fruit farms expected from halted removal of crops, with LaFollette and Kelly farms holding large quantities. Labor constraints for Lewiston road construction persist as two camps, about 14 men, work on bridge timbers above Riparia.
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Riparia
Snake River
Lewiston
Mountain Gem
Jease
Neo
Portland
Alrike
LaFollette
Kelly
Lewin Poria
Ttme
Seven Men Killed at National Tube Works
Pa September 1 A fiery wheel at the National Tube works caused a boiler room blast killing seven men and injuring ten. Losses estimated at 150000 dollars.
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McKeemort
National Tube Works
Norway to Become a Republic Says Waldenstrom
Dr C Waldenstrom, Swedish politician and ally of King Oscar, arrived in Chicago and claimed Norway is drifting toward a republic. He alleged a fraudulent referendum, said monarchists face growing opposition, and noted Norway’s Storthing may convene soon with talks starting between Stockholm and Oslo.
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Chicago
Dr. C. Waldenstrom
Oscar
Riksdag
Waldenstrom
Norway
Dr. Waldenstrom
Sweden
Armistice Proves Fragile as Japan and Russia Clash Over Terms
Portsmouth dispatches report that the armistice cannot be sent to Tokio because the cables are down. Conflicting views emerge over timing and details of the peace terms, with Japanese and Russian negotiators pressing for different conditions and an eventual treaty draft expected to be signed soon. Washington officials discuss how peace victory may affect Roosevelt’s 1905 presidential prospects.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
Tokio
Coblos
Milanie
Portamouth
Pormul
Nhuuacct
Japan
Sept
Oberryver
Examination ends in Wooster man Taggart inquiry
The crore examination of Mr Taggart ended at noon in Wooster. This morning more letters were produced to contradict allegations that love for his wife ended after Fort Leavenworth and Manila. Taggart said the letters show affection and that he was trying to prove she still loved him.
Wage scale signed by miners and owners in Helena
The United Mine Workers union for Montana and Wyoming districts and the mining companies reached an agreement to maintain the prevailing wage scale for another year. The conference occurred in Helena, Montana, with both sides committing to uphold current pay rates.
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Montana
Wyoming
Butte
Boot. l
United
Helena
Mont
Chicago Wheat Market Sees Wheat Close Higher
Chicago quotations from the greatest wheat market in the United States show wheat at 7 1 4 cents, corn at 52 1 8, and oats at 25 1 2 as of September 1.
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Chicago
United States
Women of Woodcraft build in Portland with $36,000 contracts
Mtr. C. Wali Oredall, guardian of the Women of Woodcraft and part of a four member committee, informs the East Oregonian that principal construction contracts for the new Portland building total just over 36000, with minor contracts expected to add 5000 to 6000. The foundation is complete and the super-structure to begin this week, with completion aimed for January 1. The group touts cost savings of 10 to 15 percent for a dull season bid, and notes large bank balances and strong per capita assets as the order moves toward growth and a ninth birthday with about 60000 to 80000 members and valuable headquarters.
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Mie
C. C. Wali Oredall
Women of Woodcraft
Portland
East Oregonian
Mre. von Ofedall
Busicjoxe
Oregon
Cholera Reports Update From Germany and Washington
Reports from Berlin show fourteen new cholera cases across Prussia with one death at Marienwerder. Hamburg sees no new cases. Washington health authorities say there is no reason for fear and that imports are controllable, with Marine Hospital reporting cholera under control.
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Berlin
Marienwerder
Hamburg
Washington
Marine Hospital
Emily
Canal Engineers Meet to Advise Isthmian Canal
Eminent engineers from Europe and America convene in Washington with instructions to investigate and recommend canal types across the Isthmus. The panel will forward findings to the Canal Commission, with final decisions to rest with the president and Congress. Portland hosts talks on higher agricultural education and future development, featuring BE Bryan of Washington Agricultural College and Howard A. Rogers of New York. The first yellow fever death is recorded in Pensacola as Wilhun of Abell dies.
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Washington
Europe
America
Isthman
Shonta
Finn
Canal Commission
Congress
Portland
National Educational Congress
BE. A. Bryan
Washington Agricultural College
Howard A. Rogers
New York
Stubble Fire Threatens South Hill Homes Endangers Colesworthy Cabin
A hillside blaze on South Hill near Main Street damaged stubble and fencing and destroyed the cabin of Blinky Jim Williams on J. B. Dickson property. Residents fought the grass fire, preventing wider damage to the Colesworthy residence and surrounding acreage. No injuries reported though neighbors feared greater loss as they contained the fire in mid morning.
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Colesworthy
Main Street
Blinky Jim
Wil- Viime
J. B. Dickson
Williame
Mr. Dickson
Wae
Portland Lumber District Fire Destroys Mills and Docks
Fire in Portland’s manufacturing district along the riverfront destroys the St Johns Lumber Company yard and damages Oregon Fir Lumber and Peninsular Wood yards. Sparks cross the Willamette, igniting Eastern and Western Lumber yards. total damage around 260000 with major losses to elevators and R. R. & N. docks. wind-driven blaze overwhelms crews. east side warehouses perish while west side burns out.
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Los
Willamette River
Portland
St Johns Lumber Company
Oregon Fir Lumber Company
Peninsular Wood Company
Montgomery
Eastern and Western Lumber Company
Ths
Khusze
Prominent Pioneer Dies in Portland At 6 A.M.
FR Lyle of Cross Keys Crook County, a stock man and twice state legislator, collapsed from heart disease at Naus Pharmacy in Portland at six this morning. He had sought treatment for heart trouble and will be buried in his home district. Born in Dallas, Oregon.
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Portland
FR. Lyle
Cross Keys
Crook County
Naus
Lyle
Dalias
Oreim
Papal Representative Named to Japan Mission
The Globe reports bishop William H. O Connell of Portland has been appointed by the pope as papal representative to Japan on an important Vatican mission to the Mikado after peace is concluded.
Maine forest fires threaten towns in Aroostook County
In northern Aroostook County forest flames surge, menacing a town already wiped from existence and another under threat. Fire crews, expected to fight back, face hundreds of blazes as authorities order evacuations and seek aid.
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Bangor
Northorn
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BR. Lyle
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