Land Monarchy Fights Over Harney County Acreage
The Harney County land struggle pits William Manley and associates backed by the Willamette Valley & Cascade Wagon Road Company against promoters seeking 59 000 more acres. The Carey Act and Harney Valley Improvement Company drive a court battle as the Interior Department weighs reclaiming desert land for settlers.
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Portland
Ore
Harney County
William Manley
C. EB
Wood
Henry Ladd Corbett
Judge Webster
Willamette Valley & Cascade Wagon Road Company
P* Ranch
Oo” Ranch
Co. & C. Company
Carey
Judge Carey
Harney Valley Improvement Company
William Hanley
L. R. Webster
D.C O'Reilly
Stivies
Hanley
Expert Offers Secret To Proper Proposals In Star Contest
The Star invites readers to submit views on the right way for a man to propose. The winning ideas will be judged from up to 57 varieties of proposals with prizes including the Girl Question show seats at Moore Theatre. Contest closes next Wednesday at 5 PM, Seattle.
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Star's
The
Star
Moore Theatre
James Wilson
Ten Beet
the Star
Seattle
Lox
Princess Royal Clipper to Leave Pier A at 10 p.m.
The Princess Royal, a vessel described as a $1 craft, is scheduled to depart Pier A in Vancouver B C at 10 p.m. except Tuesday, with service advertised as the best on the route.
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Princess Royal
Pier “A
Dance Tonight Dance at Lesebi Park Pavilion
A Saturday dance announcement invites attendance at Lesebi Park pavilion with 5c admission for gentlemen while ladies enter free. The notice emphasizes a social event with music and dancing tonight.
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Lesebi Park Pavilion
Ove
Governor Hadley Poised for U S Bench Appointment
Rumor from Jefferson City says Governor Hadley may resign to accept a federal judgeship in the Northwest with President Taft reportedly favorable. Utah legislature has passed a 25000 appropriation for a state building, and officials expect Hadley to sign promptly.
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Jefferson City
Hadley
United States
Northwest
Taft
Utah
Utah Building
Chamber of Commerce to house visitors for expositions
Seattle’s Chamber of Commerce plans a free information bureau at Forteen Place to aid visitors during rush periods. The program will not compete with hotels but manage surplus lodging, with clerks listing rooms and solicitors contacting potential hosts. Call numbers provided for room offers and adopt a small bidding fee to cover costs.
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Seattle
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Free Information Bureau
Itle
Forteen Place
Seconday
Yandell
Beattie
Elerka
Portland council accused as a set of grafters in charter clash
In Portland Oregon on March 26 a city council row erupted when Dr Chapman called the council a set of grafters amid debates over a new city charter. Councilman Rushlight and Menefee exchanged sharp remarks as the meeting grew tense before order was restored.
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Portland
Ore
Tted
Chapman
Rushlight
Menefee
Lfe
Culpepper Farmer Accused in Wife’s Fatal Wounding
In Culpeper Virginia, Wheatley Wheatley, a farmer, allegedly killed his wife with an axe after a dispute. He reportedly severed her head and dumped her body in a well, discovered the next day by his 12 year old stepson. Wheatley was arrested and jailed on a serious case of a wife’s death.
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Culpepper
Meaney
Wheatley
Women to Fight Tax on Stockings in Payton Tariff Clash
Chicago March 20 The nationwide movement against parts of the Payne tariff bill gathers 7600 women and seamen as Chicago clubwomen urge the National Federation of Women's Clubs to mobilize in opposition to the stocking tax while tariffs on wool milk and cotton goods remain unchanged or higher. Everett president of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs says the issue will be taken to the national group immediately.
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Chicagco Club
Nations Federation of One Clube
Alec Ll Atenage Everett
Thinote Federation of Women's Clubs
Labor Opposed to Fulton in Portland and Statewide Protests
The Central Labor Council of Portland and the State Federation of Labor denounce Charles W. Fulton for Oregon judgeship urging protest to President Taft and urging Bourne and Chamberlain to block his appointment. They warn of ouster actions if Fulton is named and oppose suits involving large land tracts. City Detective Byrne returns with George Pearson alias Agnew, accused of stealing a telescope from Ferdinand Schmitz, Rothskeller company president and former councilman. A grand larceny charge will be filed.
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Portland
Ore
Central Labor Council of
Chas
W. Ken
Oregon
Taft
Bourne and
Chamberlain
Fulton
State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor of
James Byrne
Tacoma
George Pearson
Agnew
Isope
Ferdinand Schmitz
Rothskeller Company
14Th Ward
Weat
Seattle
Cheap Colonist Tickets Sell Again This Spring
Cheap colonist tickets will be sold again this spring westbound via Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. Fares from Chicago are $33.00, from St. Louis $30.60, to Omaha Kansas City St. Paul and all Missouri River points $25.00. Deposits taken at Union Ticket Office No. 608 First Ave EB. B. Elila, Geol. Agt.
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Oregon R. R. & Navigation Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Paul
Misgouri
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
B. Elila
Geol. Agt
Plan Big Welcome for Gen Booth in Portland
Portland plans a rousing reception for General Ballington Booth chief of Volunteers of America accompanied by Major General Edn Melding and Colonel Walter Duncan. Booth will address several big meetings during his March 24 Portland stay.
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Portland
Ore
Ballington Booth
the Volunteers of America
Edn Melding
Walter Duncan
Pacific Coast
Booth
Cough remedy formula touted as fast cure
An 19th century style advertisement urges mixing glycerine virgin oil of pine and whisky to treat colds and coughs. It promises a twenty four hour cure and claims genuine pine oil compound is guaranteed by Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Mystic Emblem Puzzle Promises Prizes for Word Counts
A.S.-P.E. Mystic Emblem invites readers to decipher an alphabet puzzle using a tract paper peel and imagination. The challenge asks contestants to count letters formed by the monogram and form words from the resulting letters. The Star offers prizes for the best word list with letter traces submitted.
Timber land taxes set for Weyerhaeuser in Lewis County
Attorneys for Weyerhaeuser Timber Corp argue over a Lewis County tax bill totaling 13206 dollars. The firm claims the assessment is excessive for the company, owner of extensive U S rider land holdings.
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Chemalia
Wash
Weyerhouser Timber Company
United States
Rider
Contect Corporation
Lewis County
Ron W
Eczema Cure Advocate from Toledo Supported by Local Farrier
Robt Sussman, a Toledo farrier, credits D D D oil of wintergreen for curing his eczema after years of suffering. He offers to write to any sufferer with details and directs readers to Beattle by the Quaker Co. in Seattle and 406 Pike St. for information.
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Robt
Buesman
Toledo
Ohio
Robt, Suseman
Beattie People Preparing for Spring Fair
Beattie residents plan spring preparations and get ready for the fair. Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co announces 20 to 50 percent reductions on new wall coverings to encourage early purchases. Located at 1314 First Ave.
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Beattie
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
First Ave
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