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Newspaper

The Echo Register

Location

Echo, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

3

Harriman Life Told In Bold Portrait As Kaiser Wilhelm Reaches New York

The Kaiser Wilhelm II nears berth in New York as E. J. Harriman remains in his private cabin amid fog. Wall Street shows disappointment at his prolonged absence while directors of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific will meet tomorrow. Harriman aides praise his brainy patriotism and decisive judgment, portraying him as a big man driven by family and work.

Kaiser Wilhelm E. J. Harriman Becaue New York Kaiser Wilhelm II Berrier Southern Pacific Union Pacific Harriman Hiskiedee Millar Harriman Lines Agwren Iman

Printing and ribbons sold at the Regis ter office

The Register office offers printing services and sells typewriter ribbons. Customers are urged to visit to obtain printing work and ribbons.

Sam Wee Lung Laundry Offers Prompt Family Washings

The proprietor announces the Sam Wee Lung Laundry is refitted and ready for business. He invites all families to leave orders for pickup and delivery, promising guaranteed quality. The notice requests fresh news items from readers for publication.

Sam Wee Lung

Curtiss Sets Record In Aviation Week Flight

Glenn Curtiss lowers the 61.5 mile course record to 5 minutes 35.25 seconds in a dusk flight for the Prix de la Champagne endurance test. Paulham representing France makes two high altitude runs of 49 and 56 kilometers. Bleriot edges Le Poivre by 16 seconds in the same event as spectators witness the swift start and close pass over the field. Wheat prices tumble with No 1 Northern wheat dropping from 1.25 to 1.10 amid heavy selling and broad declines across futures.

Rheima Glenn Ki. Curtiss Rod M. Paulham France Curtiss Bleriot LePoivre Tribunes

Prosperity Hurts Army Says Washington

Washington reports prosperity is reducing the United States army by compelling a hold on manpower. The authorized strength stands at 2500 men less than the active force, with attrition expected to shrink the standing army as fewer men enlist.

Washington United States Army United States Geological J Survey

Grasshoppers Devastate Farms in Cheyenne Wyoming

Grasshoppers swarm across Cheyenne area causing widespread alfalfa damage. Farmers report crops ruined before maturity and fear extensive losses unless relief or control measures reduce further injury. Local agr officials urge monitoring and coordinated responses to protect remaining harvests.

Airship America Explodes After North Pole Attempt

Walter Wellman and a three man crew set out in the airship America from Wellman’s camp near Spitsbergen on August 15. After 32 miles the leather guide rope with 1000 pounds of provisions broke, the craft rose and then was towed to Fram. A sudden wind gust tore the balloon from its tow and it exploded near the ice, ending attempts to fly over the pole this year.

Tellman Camp Wellman Spiteenbergen Hammerfest Walter Wellman North Pole America Mr. Wellman Goveen Point North Spitzenbergen

Heney Cannot Accept Dual Nominations for Prosecuting Attorney

Francis J. Heney declares in a statement that California’s primary law prevents accepting nominations from both the Democratic and Independence League tickets. He may run only as an independent via petition from voters who did not vote in the primary. Heney, registered Republican, would pursue the office if nominated and elected, sacrificing business interests to wage war on grafters.

Newport Francis J. Heney Oregonian Supreme Court California Independence League Mr. Iney Heney Democrats Pendence League Californa Mar. Heney

Racing Autos Death Toll Rises at Indianapolis Speed Carnival

Three more lives were sacrificed at the speedway opening in Indianapolis. Mechanic Chand Keliusm and two spectators were killed in a crash involving a 300 cc tire. Homer Jolette of Trafalgar and James West, 29, of West were among the dead. In Abbott, the wage dispute intensified as South Side unions rejected the recent wage settlement with street railway officials, while President Mahon arrived to avert a strike.

Tndianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway Charles Merz Sree Chand. Keliusm Casapeie Homer Jolette Trafalgar James West Lodiaray Ois West Carmen Abbago Stroet Mahon National Union

X ray cure for leprosy shows in Philippines report

Washington reports that X ray treatment proves effective for select leprosy cases in the Philippines. Dr. Victor D. Heizer notes early-stage usefulness and cites San Lazaro Hospital in Manila as first to apply the therapy. Philippine leprosy cases have declined from 4,000 to about 2,446 by March 31, 1909.

Washington Philippies Victor D. Heizer Alanda Heizer Wyman Public Health and Marine Hospital Service San Lazro Hospital Manila Philippines Culien

Hampden Watch Movements Offered by Echo House

Genuine 21 jewel Hampden movement in a 20 year case sells for $20 or a 23 jewel movement in a 20 year case at the same price in Echo Oregon.

L. Exicur Echo Oregon

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