Land contracts under Carey Act face regulation urgency
Oregon voices call for strict state oversight as land contracts under the Carey Act face delays and misrepresentation. Pilot Butte and Columbia Southern projects lack complete canals and water, risking patent approvals and investor confidence amid claims of hastened sales and incomplete reclamation. The State Land Board is urged to act to protect settlers and ensure proper water delivery and contract fulfillment.
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Oregon
Portland
Salem
John H. Lewis
Pilot Butterrigaton Company
Orneone
Pilot Butte Company
W Hite
Che Compere
Columbia Southern
A B. Hammond
Eal
Columbie Southern Company
Vettior
Thin Seand
Vettior Ts Ld
State Land Board
State Law Board
Hese Linda
Miet Butte Company
Thore
Crook County
Weston Saloonmen Plead Guilty in Sunday Violation
Roy Stewart and C A Walters, Weston saloonmen, pleaded guilty in morning court to keeping their places open on Sunday and were fined $16 each by Judge Ellis. Indictments by John McCourt date back over a month, though the men were not arraigned this morning.
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Roy Stewart
C. A. Walters
Weston
Ellis
John McCourt
Nerninig
Reclamation Policy Push Aimed at Securing Land Preservation
Vague notes describe demand for a vigorous board policy to ensure complete reclamation of new lands for settlers. The text hints at schemes under Carey net and a push to stabilize rates for any deficiency in reclamation, with emphasis on protecting settlers and guaranteeing perpetual reclamation.
Continue Surveys and Court Ruling in Irrigation Case
State Engineer John H Lauvie will continue work on irrigation projects as Judge Ellis weighs a ruling. A Milton visit by a four-man crew under order from Judge Flin proceeded, with the court yet to decide on a motion to dismiss Milton’s suit participation. County Superintendent Welles completes his annual school tour, visiting Meacham and Kamel a, aiming to visit all schools. Wheat prices in Chicago show futures at 3 1 4 per bushel with corn and oats also quoted.
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John H. Lauvie
Milton
Circuit Court
Ellie Dae
Vintendenat Welles
Welles
Inapecflow
Meacham
Kamela
Four Mone Indictments For Land Frauds
Portland reports the federal grand jury returned indictments charging B. N. Wakefield former partner of William A. Graves Crook County surveyor with conspiracy to defraud the government of public lands in Crook County. Entrymen L Parker and Ros Korter are named in the case. The charges arise from false proof of timber entry in Williamson and Gener cases won by women to procure land titles.
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Portland
Federal
B. N. Wakefield
Concreer
Whiamwoni A. Graves
Crook County
L. Parker
Ros Korter
Blackmailing Negro Caught in High Profile Case
A prisoner identified as Dementen is suspected of involvement in a large blackmail plot. He allegedly attempted to extort $2.8 million from Morton of the Equitable and from several prominent trust companies in New York Chicago and elsewhere. A chase across the continent ended with a special officer capturing him in Thornton as he resisted.
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Wil
Mim
Mackmal
Ntfort
Morton
Alboquerque
N. M
Sunn
George W. Biaerert
Thornton
Harrett
Paul Morton
Equitable
Ryan
Pomeeefon
S Lathe
New York
Chicago
Barrett+ & neero
John de Rockefeller
Proimtotic James J Hill on Trade and Harriman Fight
A fragmented 1900s-echo piece argues the United States cannot compete with cheaper foreign labor. It criticizes Chinese exclusion and praises industrial growth while noting a pageant tour aimed at bolstering anti Harriman forces. The Portland trip showcases railroad capitalists and religious figures supporting US commerce.
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J. J. HO
United States
Ree
Amerie
Billy Nolan on the Warpath in Fight Promoter Scandal
Billy Nolan, manager of Battling Nelson, says he will appear before Sacramento grand jury Monday to testify about a corruption fund used to defeat the last legislature’s reform bill. He claims two legislators confessed and says he has receipts implicating promoter Harry Corbett, promising indictments and a bombshell against fake promoters.
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Grand Jury
Ratsion
Prigze Pighy Bil
Fon Francisco
Nolan
Battling Nelson
James W. Coffroth
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Nelson
Sacramento
Ralston
Harry Corbett
Grand
Coffroth
Elva Second Paralyzed Dowie Leaves for Mexico
John Alexander Dowie was stricken with paralysis before leaving Zion City for Mexico. He announced the stroke in his paper, attributing it to overwork and saying he is in the shadow of death with little chance of recovery. His successor has not been announced. Dowie bade farewell to his flock. He passed through Dallas en route to Mexico.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Mexico
Zion City
Dowle Himmself
En Kotte
Mexton
Dallas
Charles King Hanged for 1904 Murder at Lower Slave Lake
Fort Saskatchewan reports the execution of Charles King for the September 1904 murder of Edw Heyward at Lower Slave Lake N W He ascended the scaffold unassisted and maintained his innocence He recited the Lord's Prayer calmly calling the hanging a mistake and attributing the action to injustice The report notes the event occurred amid confusion and mentions unrelated phrases about Nicaragua and other places.
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Fort Saskatchewan
Algeria
Charles King
Edw Heyward
Lower Slave Lake
N. W
Nicaragia
San Diego Volcano Erupts Intensely Near Muxatlin Mexico
Reports from Muxatlin Mexico dated September 16 say the San Diego volcano in Nicaragua is highly active. Hot rock and lava cover a wide area while water splashes aboard ships far at sea. Coffee plantations report heavy damage from the eruption.
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Mexico
San Diego
Nicaragua
Ex-Sheriff Hubbell in Jail as Contempt Case Proceeds
In Bernalillo County New Mexico ex-sheriff T. S Hubbell remains jailed after being held for contempt of court. An earlier writ of habeas corpus was issued and the territorial supreme court chief justice Mille set it for Tuesday. Hubbell’s brother RA Hubbell, ex-officio county treasurer, faces a fresh indictment for embezzlement and was arrested after posting bonds of 2000.
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Albuquerque
T. S
Hubbell
T. Hubbell
Three Suitors Die in Rooming-House Fire Tragedy
A rooming house blaze in New York claims three lives among suitors and leaves six others badly burned. The fire's cause is under investigation as smoke overpowered residents in their beds. In separate dispatch, Witte is received at court in St Petersburg for his Greek service recognition.
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New York
Witte
St. Petersburg
Greece
Big Steamer Wrecked On the Rocks Near Fort Point
The Alameda owned by Claus Spreckels & Sons, commanded by Captain Dodwell, ran ashore on rocks near Fort Point in fog while bound for Honolulu with 76 cabin passengers and 30 steerage. Lifesaving crews and tugs evacuated all aboard. three tugs maintain lines but moving the vessel is unlikely. The 9000-ton steamer, built in 1882, appears aground at low water and faces a risky rescue as seas threaten its position.
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San Francisco
Alameda
Claus Spreckies & Sons
Dodwell
Fort Point
Crampy
Philadeth Pti
Large recorded mortgage filings reveal historic liens
A 19th century recorder entry notes a major mortgage by Baker Loan & Investment Co on the Washington & Overay Power Co property for 260 660 pounds with March 2 1804 date. Discharge followed about four years later, describing prior records of vast liens including Northern Pacific Land Co mortgage for 126 million dollars filed in 1997 with 160 pages in the journal.
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Recorder
Recorder Folsom
Baker Loan & Inventiment Company
Washington & Ovetay Power Company
Northern Pay Effle Company
Mercantile Trust Company of New York
H. EB. Bickere
Northern Pacific Native and Company
Reception at Club Rooms Planned After Improvements
The Commercial Association pledges a social reception at the club rooms after completion of improvements in the region. President Borle announced the minister will be discussed at the upcoming meeting next Tuesday evening. If approved, all rooms will be decorated and a program arranged with dancing in the gymnasium and a preview of the new Homeware exhibit.
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Tumainy
Borle
Tote
Pendleton to Host Grand Commandery Meeting
The Grand Commandery of Oregon Knights Templar selects Pendleton for the next gathering after a Portland meeting. Officers named include Grant's Pass Agley as grand commander and George H Burnet of Salem as deputy, with sites and terms noted for the season.
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Ita
Portivod
Lelowie
Mile State
Severn
Win
Eastern
Oregon
Grand Commandery
Knights Temphir
Pendleton
Portland
Semason
Pendleton Knights Templar
Seletion Ly
TC. Tawlor
Eran Corinne Hdery
Rouett
Agley
Grant
Agter
Henry BR. Thlelwen
Salem
Eran
Ed Kiddle
Las Grande
Heather Changsha Arrives After Typhoon Delay at Manila
Manila report says the British liner Heather Changsha with a number of American passengers aboard was feared lost in the typhoon but has arrived at port 38 hours overdue. Authorities confirm all aboard are accounted for and passengers disembark with damage reports and relief plans underway.
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Onishi
Manila
Heather
Registration drive sparks busy day in Pendleton district
In Pendleton eight miles north of the plage, school district No 93 directors plan a coming winter term. Juanita Bogdah is engaged as a teacher as the district proceeds with the year’s roster and a Wednesday evening meeting draws turnout.
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Will Teweh
Juanita Bogdah
Pendleton
Tenehier
Gomning
Roosevelt Heads to Washington Amid Train Troubles
Septembers a chaotic dispatch recounts President Theodore Roosevelt leaving New Jersey for Washington by special train after his wagon axle broke near the station. Mrs Loeb, wife of his private secretary, was carried to the train on a stretcher despite illness.
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Lily Post
Frog
Jersey City
Washington
Loeb Carri
White House
Johnson
Accunante
Secret Service
Loeb Very
Oyster Bay
Sept
Portland Day at Fair Wilt Celebration and Manilla Show
Portland marks its 5th city anniversary as Portland Day with a 65 can salute and expected 100000 paid admissions at the exposition. Governor’s proclamation declares the date a state holiday amid an elaborate program ending with a Manila Catttle reproduction. President Goode announces a 25 to 10 percent dividend for the exposition. Big Oil Plant Burn at Moltimoore destroys primary buildings. estimated losses reach 600000 as an electric car incident ignites nearby cars. Wick and Under Arrest in Philadelphia for alleged embezzlement and conspiracy tied to Auditor Sherrick.
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Goode Rorth
Portland
All Trail
Manila
God de Athtes
Quarantine Measures Likely for New Orleans Storm Clean Up
A report suggests quarantine actions with general cleaning and fumigation planned. The storm along the coast eased night water levels after years, aiding cleanup efforts and health precautions.
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New Orleans
Supersonic court upholds Spokane Press defends
The supreme court today affirms the decision for the defendant in the famous libel suit of Charge Oto against the Spokane Press. The paper faced exposure of Spokane employment agencies and a $11,000 claim, with the jury verdict likely under appeal.
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Olympia
Wish
Reptib
Supersonic Court Today
Bel
Oto
Spokane Press
Spokane
Hed Settee Charret
Ott
Tages
Cotte Aden
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