Umatilla Indian Murder Case Sparks County Hysteria
Sheriff Grant arrests two Indian men after the killing of an Umatilla teen on a road near Toppenish. Witnesses describe a stabbing and beating scene near Pendleton, with wounds found at a hop yard. Wapponsh and others face possible charges as tensions rise in the reservation community.
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Grant
Umalla
Pendleton
Dodd Hop
Toppentah
Toppenieh
Mme George
Samson
Dill George
Twiltie George
Diane
Sameon
Samoon
Umeatuila
Mane
Sam Ren
Wapponsh
Pilly George
Ceorte
Mmurlér
Jim Gowly
Jim Cond
Todien
Theody
The
Republic
Peter Sampron
Port Simcoe
Waa
Sampron
Suapleton
Simon Goudy
Jim
Mort Simcoe
Simon
Ithaw
Oregon lumber mills suffer car shortage impact
The Portland Chamber of Commerce and its committee work to relieve the car shortage affecting Oregon lumber, with plans to propose measures. Manufacturers report demand high but shipments hindered by embargoes, forcing mills to suspend nights or stop orders. Millmen fear reduced marketing of output as docks wait for cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Oregon
Hall
Favor Smaller Towns by Cutting Exclusive Privileges
The Western Passenger Association began a movement to aid smaller towns by ending exclusive privileges that favor big cities such as Portland, Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma. Chicago reports say merchants’ long standing rates and overnights would be affected under a new interstate law, with plans to eliminate senior perks seen as territorial discrimination.
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Western Passenger Association
Portland
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Chicago
Wester Passenger Association
Ptublic
le Misac
Largoe Oitier
Central Passenger Association
Damage suits filed over Lewiston neighborhood
Damages totaling 30 000 are sought by six Lewiston property owners in a Cleveland district case alleging harm by denizens of the half world. Plaintiffs ask the state to intervene and remove the menaces. five thousand dollars per defendant is requested. Lawyer Dennis Holland leads the action, with names of other associates to be disclosed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewlston
Lawleton Toller
Canderlain
Yeomwon
Wskriet Court
Dennis Holland
Lewleton
Holland Todiey
New Perch Lands Opened for 12785 Acres Near Nes Perce
The Lewiston Teller reports 12785 acres near the Nes Perce Indian reservation are opened for settlement with filings to be received December 14. Only actual settlers prior to withdrawal of land for the reserve will be recognized, covering portions in township ranges and reservation lines. The open district includes unsurveyed areas and a forest reserve segment, with December 18 as a filing deadline. Baker & Folsom promote fine home furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes Perce Indian Reservation
Lewiston Teller
Township
Municipal plant cuts Seattle power costs and shows big surplus
A Seattle lighting department report covers the first year of operation from September 1905 to September 1906. It notes a cumulative surplus of 96,914.28 and projects earnings of 209,189.29 for 1907. The report cites 2,400 incandescents plus city lights and outlines expenses including substation, transmission line, batteries, and labor. The findings argue the municipal plant lowers rates versus private power.
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Lea
Seattle
Hth
Municipal Electric
Luther B. Youngs
Water Department
Totel
Norn
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound For Kidney Trouble
A promotional piece extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as especially effective for women's kidney troubles. It cites symptoms such as backache bearing down pains swollen ankles and urges women to seek her guidance in Lynn Massachusetts claiming many women were cured and praising personal testimonials and free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Samuel Frake
Prospect Plains
N. J
D. Pinkham
Acros
Sylva E. Pinkham
J. W. Lang
Third Avenue
New York
Els
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Umatilla
Sampson
Drothwe Taliant Velie
Jim Gowedfeld
Andleu Chirage
Yakima Republic
Stuck” Sampoon
Walletzi
John Walletal
Sammon the
Poatlee Court
Walletsi Ws
Walletel
Walletsi
Benart
Mt. Hinde
Whitletel
Villaume Wallkof
Jay
Lewiston
Baker & Folsom
Cedar Falls
Foley
Koeppen
William Barksey Yost
Easlty
Yakima
Ardlton
Prouay
We Lang
S. Frake
Iate
Great Eastern
Tom
Mrs
Lewis Hunter
Northern Pacific Railway Dne
People's Loan
Tavonia
J. Eller
Eller
Main ST
Taylor Hardware Co
East Oregonian
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