Oil hunt begins in Oregon mountains
Portland reports the government has started a geological survey of western Oregon led by Cheater W. Washburn of the US Geological Survey. The search aims to locate likely oil fields based on county evidences such as seeps asphaltum and sulphur springs with a preliminary study of counties.
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Portland
Coast Mountains
California
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Oregon
Cheater W. Washburn
United States Geological Survey
Forest Fire Rages Through Arizona and Sonora
A 60 mile line of fire fighters battled a forest fire raging in the Ojo and Bacoa mountains for days. The town of Morarabi, Sonora, was wiped out last night. A ten stamp mill burned, and many wild animals fled to the Yaqui river banks, terrorizing locals.
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United Press
Naco
Ariz
Ojo
Bacoachi
Morarabi
Mintne
Sonora
Yaqui
Man Threatens to Cut Wife's Heart Out
H E Hammond was jailed after a threat to kill his wife with a large knife. He allegedly attacked at home, then chased them to a neighbor's house where a woman stopped him by vowing to shoot if he entered. His wife and child fled to safety.
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H. E. Hammond
John Sr
Dagner
Hamond
Hammond
Col Cooke Must Go to Trial at Fort Lawton
Col George F. Cooke goes to court martial at Fort Lawton over alleged offenses at Fort Gibbon Alaska. Pleas in abatement were rejected. his promotion argued as government condonation. Testimony began this morning.
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George F. Cooke
Fort Lawton
Fort Gibbon
Alaska
Paint Order Aims Fresh Facades For Centennial
Monterrey Mexico June 17. Mayor Zambrano orders all homes and businesses to repaint before Mexico's centennial celebration opens in December. The measure targets citywide appearance ahead of the national jubilee.
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United Press
Monterey
Mexico
Zambrano
Will Test Liquor Law in Supreme Court
J. W. Putnam, a local druggist convicted of selling liquor without a state license, appeals to the supreme court. He first challenged the law as unconstitutional in a habeas corpus case after his arrest and conviction in justice court. The supreme court refused to rule on constitutionality on that appeal, and Putnam now appeals the main case.
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J. W. Putnam
Supreme Court
Putnam
Justice Court
Ronald
Panama Canal to Coin Money in Future Profits
Cairo June 17 The Panama Canal has cost millions and many are unsure of the final returns A report today compares to the Suez Canal which earned over 24 000 000 in the year ending June 1 The surge in Indian trade fueled the record profits making the canal seem poised for business success once completed
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United Press
Cairo
Panama Canal
United States
Suez Canal
Man Arrested After Throwing Rattlesnake at Sheriff
Greeley Colorado June 17 Gordon King arrested for resisting an officer and assault with a deadly weapon a rattlesnake. King, in town for the fortieth anniversary celebration, quarreled with another man. Sheriff Florance subdued him and fired after King drew a revolver and hurled the snake at the officer.
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United Press
Greeley
Colo
Gordon King
King
Florance
Fig
O. Henry Letters Reveal Debt and Self-Doubt
A New York editor compiles letters of the late O. Henry, portraying Sidney Porter as perpetually broke and debt prone. The notes show money pleas, promises of rapid weekly stories, and his rare admission of poetic disappointment with his fame.
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New York
O. Henry
Sidney Porter
Tam
Merwin
Fielder Jones Joins Chehalis Bush League Club
Former Chicago White Sox star outfielder Fielder Jones signs with Chehalis in the Washington state league. He retired to business in Portland and will play center field three times weekly, keeping four days for work. Likely debut slated Saturday amid Aberdeen series.
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Chehalis
Fielder Jones
Outer Ordener
Chicago Whiteox
South Side
Chehalla
Jones
Portland
Aberdeen
Women's Lingerie Dresses in Mull and India Linen
Correct style and workmanship are shown in these charming dresses priced at 3.95 4.75 5.75 and 6.75. Made of mull and India linen they feature lace and embroidery with high lace collars Dutch necks 4 or full-length sleeves and skirts in plain plaited and overdraped styles. Sizes 34 to 44. Basement Salesroom.
Slightly Soiled Undermuslins Go On Clearance at June Sale
The June Sale continues with many garments marked down due to wear from display. Corset covers 35c to 1.50, combinations up to 10, slips 1.75 to 5.00, drawers 25c to 1.95, petticoats up to 20.00, chemises 0.75 to 2.50, gowns 0.75 to 2.95, and aprons 0.25 to 1.00. Floor clearance.
June Sale Values in Misses and Children Undermustlins
Misses and children undergarments featured with multiple items in cambric and lawn. Knickerbockers, drawers, petticoats and gowns offered in sizes from infants to teens with lace, embroidery, and hemstitched finishes. Prices range 18c to 75c.
Pretty Silk Frocks Special at $9.85
A basement sale offers silk frocks in colors black white navy slate green and combinations with changeable stripe effects priced at 9 dollars 85 cents. The timely display emphasizes unusually low value for the fabrics and styling.
Attractive Midsummer Millinery at $2.95 and $5.00
An excellent range of spring hats offered in light-colored rough straw braids with small roses lilacs wings ribbons and lace bows. Unusual values at 2.95. Large mushroom-shape lingerie hats in embroidered muslin lace and net tam with lace frills and color accents priced at 5.00.
Clearance sale on undermuslins and gowns
Undermuslins used for display are deeply discounted in a basement sale. Items include two piece combinations at 40c, gowns 35c to 75c, corset covers from 15c to 35c, long white petticoats 50c, drawers from 15c to 50c, with prices up to 2.25.
Notions Stationery and Sundries Sale Banked List
Prices for moth balls one pound Clark's darning cotton assorted soaps oatmeal witch hazel and glycerine three cakes for ten cents Eaton Hurlbut writing tablets in sizes ten to fifteen cents and antiseptic pins absorbent cotton peroxide and toilet powders offered in varying packages and specials.
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Clark
Eaton
Tub Dresses for Misses and Children Featured
Tub dresses offered in plaid gingham at 2.95 and white linen at 5.00. Styles include deep plaited shoulders high necks white braid trim French Waist hand embroidery and Peter Pan collars with kilted skirts. Second Floor.
Specials in Japanese Matting Offers Attractive Values
Approximately fifty five rolls of newly arrived Japanese Matting have been purchased under unusually favorable conditions. Several new patterns in brown green and red are offered at 15¢ 18¢ and 20¢ per yard. Third Floor.
Clearance values in Women’s Oxfords special sale
Clearance values present deals on Wilmette and Wenetta blucher oxfords in gray blue and brown with plain toes two-tone soles. Prices listed as 2.15 and 2.85 with specific styles including el ban heel turned soles and Cuban heels.
Women’s undergarments and hosiery price list
A catalog of women’s undergarments including silk and cotton vests and tights at 8c, knit corset covers at 50c, mercerized Swiss ribbed vests and tights at 50c, union suits at 50c to 1.75, lisle options, sleeveless specials, and various sleeve lengths and neck styles. Prices listed per garment with high necks and long to elbow sleeves noted.
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