Free Rich Acres Open for Homestead Entry Under Umatilla Project
One hundred farm families will be opened to homestead entry under the Umatilla project after February 10 at the Oregon land office. Applicants must include water rights applications and initial charges totaling not less than 19.40 per acre, with subsequent annual payments of at least 6 per acre. The region features deep soils, a longer growing season, and rail links to Seattle, Tacoma, Port Townsend, and Portland via O R and N, with navigation possible on the Columbia once Celtic locks are finished.
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LA Granda
Ore
Umatilla
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Columbia River
Portland
Astoria
Northern Pacific
Ece
Not The Bird Men Infringement Case Details
Fragmentary text references alleged infringement and warrants but lacks clear names, places, or dates. The readable portions hint at a legal matter involving the Wrights and a Dr father of sernach, with mention of a balance and an order, though specifics are illegible.
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Father of
Sernach
Wrights
Theatrical Row Figures and Trials Highlight a Debate
Fragmentary text notes a series of trials and evaluations, mentioning women, services, and various individuals like Willette Kershaw and Warren. It references managerial roles, local figures, and a setting in Harris and Washington with uncertain outcomes and competition.
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Béeson
Willette Kershaw
Harris
Warren
Sand Spit Town Razed on Seattle Waterfront
The last shacks of the "sand epitters" colony are to be razed today by Chief Stevens and health department staff. Most occupants relocated after notices posted weeks ago. only one shack remains, home to Chief Billy Pierce and descendants of Chief Seattle. The district, described as dirty, housed Indians Greeks Italians Negroes and whites who fished and scavenged refuse. Some residents refused to leave, moving shacks onto floats and remaining anchored offshore in defiance.
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Stevens
Health and Sanitation Department
Health Department
Sotamba
Billy Pierce
Hiaren
Seattle
Pes Juan
Schoff Gains Support for Eleventh Ward Candidacy
Republican nominee hopeful Schoff polls strong support in the Eleventh ward. A lawyer by trade, he has resided there five years and emphasizes knowledge of local needs while avoiding factional fights.
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KB. T. Schoff
Coufelsman
Eleventh Ward
Schoff
Schott
Stetson Endorsed Board Loses in First Church Row
The Stetson machine in New York loses influence as Augusta Stetson backed candidates for the First Church of Christ Scientist director posts fail 732 to 486. Vote announced at 4 am after a seven hour ballot open from 6 pm. Boston church now in control, with possible court challenge over alleged ineligible ballots.
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Fy United Pree
New York
Stetson
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Augusta Stetson
Boston
Stetsonites
Aronson Weds Miss Silverfield in Port land Home Ceremony
Myron A. Aronson secretary and junior member of M. A. Gottstein Furniture, will wed Miss Ruby Silverfield of Portland at her home on 689 Mianders street. A short wedding trip to California follows. they will reside at the Butler Annex after the ceremony.
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Myron A. Aronson
M. A. Gottstein Furniture Company
Ruby Silverfield
Portland
Mianders St
California
Butler Annex
Youth escapes from prison deck in court arraignment
Walter Arena, a youth, escaped from the prisoners' deck during court yesterday afternoon. He was recaptured last night by Officer Tom Milew for breaking a cigar case at a Pike comfort station, stealing four boxes of data and gum. He faces burglary charges.
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Walter Arena
Tom Milew
White Slave Charge Against Famous Baritone
Francis De La Franconia, once a Spanish army captain and noted baritone, faced a federal preliminary hearing in San Francisco on a white slave traffic charge. He was arrested at the Portola Cafe where he sang, and Mexican actress Amelia Fernandes Calderon was taken into custody after allegedly leaving her husband to follow him.
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Francisco
Frencis de la
Franconia
Francontin
New York
United States
No Posies at Yale Junior Hop a Frugal Rule
In New Haven on January 19 the Yale junior class promenade committee bans flowers for chaperones and partners to save money. Juniors seeking tickets must pledge to give up flowers under penalty of ticket denial. The rule will apply to all festivities this year, saving about $15 per member.
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New Haven
Janior Clase
Yale
Partnere
Teamster Hurt In Street Accident In Seattle
John Wilkes, a Seattle Electric teamster, was struck when a car hit the rear of his wagon near Fitzhay and Harrison at about 9 o clock. He was thrown to the street, severely bruised, with no suspected broken bones, and was taken to Seattle General Hospital.
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John Wilkes
Seattle Electric Company
Fitzhay
Harrison Sr
Horseman Stephen Langdon Dies at Local Farm
Stephen J. Langdon, 43, a noted horseman, died yesterday afternoon at his residence 113 Corwin Place. Employed twelve years by Blanchard Furniture Co. and a member of the Eagles and A. O. U. W, he leaves a widow and a 12-year-old son. The John B. Gordon camp United Confederate Veterans, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Sons of Confederate Veterans will observe Robert E. Lee’s birthday anniversary tonight at the Commercial Club.
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Stephen J. Langdon
Corwin Place
Btanchard Furniture Company
Eagles
Hed. Mev
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy and
Sons of Confederates
Robert W. Lee
Commercial Club
Frisco Fire Ravages Block Near Market and Church
A midnight blaze in San Francisco destroyed about 100000 in property and left two thirds of a block of Market Street buildings smoking ruins. Dozens of families were driven from their homes and aided by neighbors as dramatic escapes from death were reported. the fire began at 1 am in the furniture store of Wicker and McManus at 2084 Market Street.
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United Pree
Ban Francisco
Market At
Church
Wicker & McManus
Market Street
Stormy Pacific Seas Damage Vessels Arrive in San Francisco
January report from San Francisco notes every late arrival facing fierce gales off the Pacific coast. The American barkentine Katulant from Honolulu docked with damaged rigging and injured crew. Kalalan, owned by H Hackfield Co. and captained by Colly, lost 12 sails during the 38 day passage from Hawaii to the mainland.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
H. Hackfield Company
Colly
Hawai
Mother offers to forgive daughter's killer in court
Mrs. Susan Lee of Zion City DL told the court she would forgive George L. Marion for killing her daughter in Wilkesbarre. Marion rejected the offer claiming he did not know the woman. The defense pleaded insanity in the murder case.
Ten Lost When Schooner Sinks in South Seas Storm
The Norwegian schooner Alice sank during a December storm in the South Seas. Captain A Schroeder his wife and daughter and seven seamen were drowned, a report from the schooner O M Kellogg crew states, delivered today in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
A. Schroeder
Alice
O. M. Kellogg
Luther Burbank Loses Carnegie Grant Over Spineless Cactus
Luther Burbank, famed plant wizard, loses a yearly ten thousand dollar grant from the Carnegie Institute. The institute cites commercial exploitation of the plant merger while Burbank contends the grant was meant to support his work and that he would have ended the relationship otherwise. He asserts he was first to make spineless edible cactus commercially useful and notes envy and jealousy surrounded the funds.
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United Press
Santa Roba
Cal
Luther Burbank
Carnegie Tnstitute
Urbank
Burbank
Institute
Tona
Dog Leads Rescue to Man’s Death in New Jersey
A collie type herd dog alerted Mrs. Kishpaugh to a fatal incident in Wintermute near Stillwater New Jersey. David Kishpaugh was found dead beneath a large fallen tree while cutting timber near his home. Neighbor David Vetter pursued guidance from the dog and verified the body.
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New York
David Kishpaugh
Wintermute
Stillwater
N. J
Kispaugh
California Man Wins Bet On Roosevelt Nomination
Con ranean McKinlay of California wears a new $100 anti globes after Senator Hearne of Oregon honored a sartorial bet. Hearne backed Roosevelt's nomination. McKinlay initially treated the wager lightly but later recalled the bet and paid up.
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Washington
Conranean McKinlay
Calfornia
Hearne
Oregon
Taft
McKinlay
Roosevelt
California
Ali
Bourne
Parson Oversleeps Plans for Sunday Service
The Pierre Idaho area reports a pastor who forgot the calendar date and, thinking Sunday, went rabbit hunting after visiting town for groceries. He returned to find stores closed, then led a late rousing evening service to make amends for his absence.
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Pierre
Theo Mason
Yonkers Runs Two Chiefs After Chief's Dismissal
Daniel Wolff is removed as Yonkers police chief. Public Safety Commissioner James J. Fleming and Wolff announce they will perform police chief duties, creating a dispute over authority in Yonkers, New York.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Daniel Wolff
Keels
Wolff
Bia
Public Safety
James J. Fleming
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