Dutch investors eye Pacific trade after Panama Canal
J G Scholvick of Wiegman’s bank Amsterdam and G J M Simons of Telegraaf visited Portland and northwest cities to explore investment in the region as Panama Canal completion hints at direct Holland to Pacific coast steamship links. The hog market gains in Portland, rising to 8.15 per 100 pounds, boosts northwest hog production prospects. Governor Benson chaired Oregon officials at the Seattle fair, where Oregon roses were displayed. Californians touring the Pacific coast were hosted by Portland merchants, fostering cross region ties. Portland to host Northern Baptists convention from June 25 for a week of receptions and excursions.
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Portland
Holland
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
J. G. Scholvick
Wiegman’s Bank
Amsterdam
G. J. M. Simons
Telegraaf
Great Holland
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Chicago
Benson
Seattle
Oregon Building
California
Portland Commercial Club
Northern Baptists’ Association
Farmers Meet 1h Conference in Atlanta
In Atlanta Georgia the Farmers union hosts a four to five day conference beginning today to discuss marketing 1909 cotton and wheat crops. The union seeks closer cooperation among planters to cut out middlemen and curb cotton exchange speculation. The effort has grown to over a million members in under a decade.
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Atlanta
Farmers and Planters
Farmers’ Union
Bank Building Plans Open for Bidders in Cashmere
Notice to bidders invites inspection of plans and specifications for a new bank building to be constructed at Cashmere. Documents are available for review at the Columbia Valley bank.
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Cashmere
Columbia Valley Bank
Board of Directors
Bridgeport
Phoenix & Ingham
Washington
Co. M. Phoenix
G A R day at Ayre Exposition Opens With Music and Lectures
Seattle hosts G A R day at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition with bands, fireworks, aerial navigation and outdoor entertainment. A Westminster Abbey canon Rev Hensley Hanson will lecture on The Glories of Westminster Abbey on June 27 in the Auditorium free of charge. National Women’s Suffrage meeting set for July 4 features Rev Anna B Shaw and Mrs Mary E Craigie. In Peoria the Illinois Bar association opens its thirty third annual meeting focusing on ethics and judiciary topics.
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Seattle
Northwest
Hensley Hanson
D. D
Westminster Abbey
St. Margaret’s
Westminster
London
Bishop Hanson
United States
Yale College
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Anna B. Shaw
Mary E. Craigie
Open Championship Opens Amid Mixed Entry at Englewood
The annual national open golf championship opened at Englewood Golf Club New Jersey with a mix of professional and amateur entrants led by Tom Vardon brother of Harry Vardon. Historical champions and American players dominate the record of past Opens with 1906 scoring the lowest yet.
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New York
Englewood Golf Club
Englewood
N. J
Tom Vardon
Harry Vardon
Chicago Golf Club
United States Golf Association
Aleck Smith
Carnoustie
Fred Herd
Chicago
Smith
Will Smith
Baltimore
George Low
Val Fitzjohn
W. H. Way
J. H. Taylor
Will Anderson
Preme
Auchterlonie
Anderson
David Brown
Onwentsia
Philadelphia
Alexander Ross
Myopia
Fred McLeod
Midlothian
Winnipeg Horse Show Opens With Large Entry List
Winnipeg hosts the annual exhibition under a new amphitheatre, opening with a promising start. The entry list is large and features prize winning exhibits from Canada and the United States.
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Winnipeg
Man
Winnipeg Horse Show Association
Canada
United States
Bankers of Three State Convene in Seattle
In Seattle on June 24 a joint convention of the state bankers associations of Oregon Idaho and Washington opened with about 1000 bankers in attendance. The three day meeting features papers, addresses and discussions as the program.
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Seattle
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Teacher Has Easy Time
Santa Barbara California June 24 Miss Cavita Lane runs a one teacher school near Santa Rosa ranch seven miles from the city. After she spanked a pupil the Swiss families withdrew their children and teen pupils, leaving her with no students for three months. She continues daily sessions to avoid stopping pay, ringing the bell and seating herself at the desk while sewing and reading.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Miss Lane
German Sunday School Convention Opens in Cincinnati
The national Sunday school convention of the German M E church began in Cincinnati Ohio with delegates from across the country. Speakers include Bishop Nuelson of Omaha Dr David Downey of Chicago Dr Joseph Clark state secretary of the International Sunday School association and Prof F W Schneider of Nest Theological seminary.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
M. E. Church
Nuelson
Omaha
David Downey
Chicago
Joseph Clark
International Sunday School Association
F. W. Schneider
Nest Theological Seminary
Wenatchee Harness and Saddlery Co Advertisement
Harness maker invites customers to tailor harnesses to their needs. Wenatchee Harness and Saddlery Co based at 25 Wenatchee Avenue offers custom fittings and orders.
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Wenatchee Harness and Saddlery Co
Wenatchee Avenue
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Ayre
Illinois Bar Meeting
Peoria
Ill
Illinois Bar Association
Illinois
E. P. Williams
Galesburg
Floyd R. Mechpm
University of Chicago
Hiram T. Gilbert
O. H. Dean
Kansas City
Bridgeport, Wash
Winnipeg Horse Show
Ini
Wenatchee
E. H. D. Webb & Co
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