Oregon Wins Oregon Washington boundary dispute ruling
The U S Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the Oregon Washington boundary case over the Columbia river mouth. Washington ex Senator Turner sought review but the court found the issue simple and facts clear. Oregon’s claim to Sand Island and nearby fishing grounds is finally established. Judge Brewer urged Congress to settle residual details.
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United States Supreme Court
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Columbia River
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Turner
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Lower Columbia
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Mississippi River
Congress
Tacoma Welcomes Japs and Naval Visitors in Harbor Pageantry
Thousands line the decks and bluffs as Japanese cruisers Ava and Soya enter Tacoma harbor under Rear Admiral Leicht guarding a week of official contact with Governor Hay at the Tacoma Hotel. Noise from guns, whistles, and bands fills the air while diplomats plan for a wave of ceremonies.
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Tacoma
Ava
Soya
Eicht
Hay
Navy budget cut signals broader cabinet restraint
Washington May 25 Secretary Meyer trims ten million dollars from navy department estimates for the next fiscal year. The move signals growing scrutiny of expenditures across departments. Treasury Secretary MacVeagh aims to have department estimates ready by June 1 as officials prepare for Congress.
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Meyer
Navy Department
Army
Navy
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Congress
Taft
War Department
Furore Transitore proposed as murder defense in Tacoms
Chas. F. Newcombe admits killing Martin Kyalsbaug and will claim a new defense labeled furore transitore meaning compulsive insanity or brain storm. His attorney describes it as a mental disturbance reducing criminal responsibility.
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Tacoms
Chas. F. Newcombe
Martin Kyalsbaug
Great Northern Pays Damages For Wenatchee Forest Fires
The Great Northern Railway Company paid $2312.62 to the government for damages caused by locomotives and clearing crews in 1908 across Wenatchee National Forest. About 500 000 feet of merchantable timber and 7800 cords of wood were lost, with much young growth destroyed. Eleven fires burned 314 acres along a 50 mile stretch from Leavenworth to the Cascade tunnel as the railroad clears land for a new electric transmission line.
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Portlard
Great Northern Railway Company
Wenatchee Natonal Forest
Cascade Tunnel
Leavenworth
Survivors Reach Seward After Columbia Wreck
A Dora mail steamer arrives in Seward Alaska with 194 survivors from the Columbia disaster near Unimak Pass. Survivors recount harrowing voyage and widespread overcrowding as 240 people were transported 1000 miles to safety.
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Wash
Seward
Alaska
Dora
Columbia
Unimak Pass
Colambia
Rate Trouble Just Begun Coast Cities Will Demand
Spokane Seattle Wash May 24 Suite against all transcontinental rail roads operating trains into Pacific terminals will be commenced within the next three weeks. Actions will be begun simultaneously by the Chambers of Commerce of Seattle Tacoma Portland Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles and every city of importance on the Pacific Coast. The cause of action stems from the Spokane rate decision demanding lower distributing rates from seaport towns into the interior. Railroad commissions of three states will bear the cases as well as the interstate commerce commission.
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Sacramento
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce
Reservations Opened for Flathead Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Lands
Proclamation by President Taft opens about 440000 acres in Flathead Montana 200000 in Coeur d Alene Idaho and 50000 to 100000 in Spokane Washington for open entry with registrations from July 15 to August 5. Drawings begin August 9 with principal drawing at Coeur d Alene, entries due April 10 1910.
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Taft
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Mont
Cowur d'Alene
Idaho
Spokane
Wash
Kalispell
Missoula
Fistheld
Coeur d'Alene
Exposition Opens in June Merchants Suspend Seattle Business
Mayor Miller issued a proclamation urging Seattle residents to take two days off and visit the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. On opening day Tuesday June 1 practically all key Seattle businesses will close after Merchants' Association led calls for widespread cooperation.
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Milleren
Merchants’ Association
Miss Helen Taft to Unveil Gettysburg Monument
Miss Helen Taft daughter of the President has accepted an invitation to unveil the monument at Gettysburg Pennsylvania honoring soldiers of the regular army who took part in the Gettysburg campaign. The ceremony is scheduled for May 31.
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Helen Taft
Gettysburg
Governors Plan Meeting Over Boundary Dispute Portland
Governors Benson and Hay will meet in Portland in early June to discuss the Lower Columbia River boundary issue and seek amicable adjustment between Oregon and Washington. Census Director North Resigns in Washington after conflict with Secretary Nagel. Durand nominated to succeed.
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Benson
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Lower
Columbia River
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N. D
Free Lumber Amendment Rejected by Vote
Washington May 25 An amendment to the tariff bill proposing free lumber was defeated 56 to 25 after a day of debate led by Root Heyburn Borah and Dolliver for protection and Clapp Burkett and McCumber opposing. The week also reports a brief earthquake shock felt in Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Iowa and nearby areas at 8 41 this morning.
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Market prices for grains and produce in Portiana
Wheat prices list several varieties with figures such as Club 1.18 and red Russian 1.16. Barley feed 34 dollars and rolled 26 37, oats white 40 and gray, Timothy hay Willamette Valley 16 and 14, Eastern Oregon mixed 18 17, alfalfa 14, clover 12. Butter ranges 28 2 1/2 to 26 29, lace 24 26, hops 1907 34c to 19c, wool Eastern Oregon 14 2c and Valley 21c, mohair 24 2e Tb.
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Willamette Valley
Dancy
Oregon
Yancy
Historical Regional Commodities Prices Snapshot
The list shows grain and forage prices by region including Wheat Bluestem at 1301.35 dollars and Oats 41, Barley 34, Hay prices from Eastern Washington and Puget Sound areas, with Wheat Hay 16 per ton and Alfalfa 12 14 per ton. Butter from Washington creamery listed, Bees price 26 cents, Pototow White River and Yakima prices per ton 35038 and 39640 respectively.
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Washington Creamery
Pototow
White River
Yakima
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