Grain Combine Said To Fix Prices Across Inland Empire
W M Scott of the Inland Empire Wheat Raisers association alleges a grain buyers' combine controls quotes across the Inland Empire, harming farmers who rarely receive fair prices except when selling to independent buyers. He cites cases where prices differed by three cents or more, and urges consolidation of offices to curb collusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inland Empire
W. M. Scott
Inland Empire Wheat’ Rakers’ Association
Scott
Helix
Walter Raymond
Walla Wall
Hells
Denmark
Taylor
Mgr. Raymond
Seattle
Boott
Five Italians Dead in Pennsylvania Firebombing
In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania early today a confrontation with the Black Hand ended when the stronghold was dynamited and burned. Troopers entered the wreckage and found two foreigners shot as the structure collapsed, with a total of five Italians reported dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Ready for the Fight in Goldfield Preview of Gans vs Nelson
In Goldfield under a hot sun a crowd gathers as bets favor Gans 10 to 7 or 10 to 1. Nelson appears confident and upbeat while Gans, lean but in good shape, vows to clean up the Dane. Pendleton Woolen Mills plans an exhibit at the state fair and a related display at the Metropolitan fair from September 25 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Gans
Nelson
Gana
Pendleton
J. Shewerman
Prescott tragedy details Mrs Gowing fatal fire accident
In Prescott a 82 year old woman Mrs Harriet A Gowing was found dead in a burning room yesterday at 7 am. Investigation suggests she tried to rekindle a stove for breakfast when seized by an epileptic fit causing her clothes to catch fire while coal oil was poured to fuel the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Harriet A. Gowing
Fell
Gowlage
Hearst Denies Candidacy for Vice Presidency
Hearst telegraphs the Tribune to deny he is a candidate for the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket. In 1908 reports, a telegram from Hearst negates earlier claims. | Note: Summary limited to the available readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Chicago
The
Tribune
Milwaukee Bank President Arrested After Global Flight
Paul O. Stensland, president of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago, was captured in Tangier after fleeing via London and Spain to avoid extradition. Traveling as Polsen of Norway, he settled in Morocco, kept a $12,000 bank account, and was tracked down thanks to a woman who tipped the state’s attorney. He had earlier sailed to Liverpool and Gibraltar before being detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Olsen
Stensland
Tanger
Africa
Paul
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of
England
Spain
Polsen
Norway
Morocco
New York
Liverpool
Gibraltar
Griftraltar
Labor Day Celebrations and Train Transfers Across Cities
Labor Day parades, concerts, and picnics mark celebrations nationwide as thousands join in. Reports note massive crowds in New York, there are special strikebreaker trains in California, and cities from Nashville to Portland hold plein air entertainments while parades in Baltimore and Pittsburgh attract large turnouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Dominion of Canada
Knoxville
Tenn
Reading
Nashville Tenn
Coney Tahind
Heaton
Baltimore
San Francisco
Building Trades
Peanures
Vancouver
B. C
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Tewlster
Maine
Portland
Pitteburg
Unusu
Enforce storage charges on unclaimed freight tariff
The OL and N company releases a tariff effective August 27 to collect storage charges on freight remaining in its warehouses. After 106 days from arrival, rates start at five cents per 100 pounds or fraction, with a minimum 25 cents. The company may expire storage after 14 days and insist on charges from consignees or shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consignees
Rk Ahl Exponen
Oconsigni
Steamer Agter Enters Portland to San Francisco Freight Run
The 5000 ton steamer Agter has been placed on the Portland to San Francisco line and is now in service. Along with the steamers Burmicchia and Asta Mien the carrier will offer a fast freight service, enabling prompt handling of all business between Portland and the Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Sortland
San Pirnnecisco
Smith
Generil Frelehri Department
Agter
San Francisco-Porland
Teatone Eahite
Burmicchia
Asta
Portland
Bay City
Pendievon Their Mone Arrival Promises Music Pupils
Mrs J Sheverman and daughter Miss Carrie Sheverman arrived from San Francisco to stay in the city for a year or more. Miss Sheverman, noted for her musical talent, will select a few pupils for piano instruction after securing a suitable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendievon
J. Sheverman
Carrie Sheverman
San Francisco
Sheverman
Bank Looting Job Complete Failure in Chicago?
The description notes that the bank looting effort in Chicago could only be more complete if the thieves had stolen the building and office fixtures, implying a failed or thwarted crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grand US parade scenes across cities include many events
The record notes large union participation with floats and a Reading Pennsylvania parade featuring games contests bands and fireworks. Birmingham Alabama planned a grand celebration with a parade and plenary events attended by Governor Jelks the mayor and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Birmingham
Alw
Jelks
Busy Deputy U.S. Marshal Handles Multiple Federal Cases
Deputy Glenn Bushee arrived recently and has been overwhelmed with cases requiring federal court action. He moved from Portland to arrest six people for liquor on the reservation, then halted his trip to Port land to seize Donald McKay, a Warm Springs Indian, for a knife assault on Jack Brigham. He also arrested Dan Hart, a half breed, on incest charges involving his daughter, slated for federal court in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Glenn Bushee
U. S
Bunhee
Portland
Fred Dunbar
Donald McKay
Jack Brigham
Donald
Warm Springs
Wall Family Leaves Kansas for Oregon
W. K. Wall and wife of Kingman arrive after nearly 29 years in Kansas. They sold out and plan permanent residence in the Northwest, possibly Pendleton. They are parents of F G Wall C W Wall G W Wall and Miss Myrtle Wall, all of Pendleton or vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Oregon
W. K. Wall
Kingman
Ken
Ekineman
Pendleton
F. G
C. W
G. W
Claire
Myrtle Wall
Delegates head to Boise congress amid irrigation talks
About 50 Pendleton residents and other county figures travel to Boise for the water users congress. Delegates from Hermiston, Umatilla and surrounding areas join officials and irrigation advocates to discuss Boise Irrigation plans while special railroad rates may aid late attendees. Notables include A Lowell, E W McComas, T Thompson, W Ferguson, R Ritner and Bert Huffman among others. several from Athena, Milton and Echo also attend. The text notes lumber shortages in San Francisco affecting import from the Columbia River region with a $2 per 1000 duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Boise
Hermiston Todas
Judse & A. Lowell
H J. Pean
C. A. Barrett
Fred Bord
Athena Pros
Walter Ely
M. TL. Watts
J. N. B. Gerking
Athena
I & Elam
W. T. Shaw
W. CG. Gallagher
J. 8. Hocking
Milton
C. D. Teel
Echo
President Roosevelt Reviews Fleet Aboard Mayflower At Oyster Bay
Thousands of spectators watched as President Roosevelt reviewed the large American war fleet off Oyster Bay. The Mayflower led three lines of battleships in battle formation under a lowering sky with rain, lightning, and a fresh southeasterly breeze. The review lasted two and a half hours with the Mayflower dipping its flag in salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Long Island
Evan
Navy Bonaparte
Ino
Des Moines
Arkansas
Admrites
Tonleht
Veesele
Mehta
Ruby returns home after abroad trip and purchases
A. C Ruby, wit and chimes arrive home on the morning train after being away for several weeks. While abroad he traveled to France for the purpose of making purchases of fine Percheron stock. Mrs Ruby and other family members visited Pennsylvania and West Virginia during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C Ruby
Wit
Chines
Iay
Mr. Ruby
France
Mere Ruby
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ruby
Pilot Rock Livery Barn Sold to Wade. Bogard Moves On
J G Bogard sold the Pilot Rock Livery Barn to Honey Wade of McKay Creek who will run the business at the L M Livery Barn with Bob Huson as manager. Bogard moves to John Day to buy a 700 acre farm for 5500 and leaves for Pendleton today to complete the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
J. G. Bogard
Honey Wade
McKay Creek
North West plane found by polar expedition
London reports a dispatch claiming that the long missing north west plane has been found. The Norwegian polar expedition led by Amundsen located it, and Amundsen is said to have arrived in the Bering Sea from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amundsen
Bering Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beott
H. J. Taylor
St. Louis
Puntsutawney
Nolce
Siehken
Tighe
James
Vielna
Dieg
Newport
Herman Odrichs
Polson
Farley
8. P
Sacramento
Oakland
Elmira
Brockton
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
San Jose
Benicia
Boge Bb Congress
Umatilla County
Thelegates
Waternsers’ Association
Hermiston
Umpatilla
Irue Columbia
Mougando
President
Northwest
Palare M
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!