Pioneer John Dickinson Dies at 77 in Athena
John Benjamin Dickinson a longtime Athena resident and wagonmaker died at his Third street home at age 77 from smallpox compounded by kidney and drop sicknes. Born in Virginia in 1884 he traveled with pioneers to Oregon and California and helped tame Western trails. He leaves three sons and two daughters and was known as nolo Dick among friends. His funeral was held at the grave with Rev Denny officiating due to contagious illness.
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John Benjamin Dickinson
Athena
Northwest
Third Street
John Bothrook
Dickenson
California
Weabhington
Redman
Bie
Jostuens
Nolo Dick
Albemarle Sousty
Virginia
Boone County
Missouri
Roseburg
Mise Naomi Barke
Rav. Denny
The Strapontin in Paris The Shabby Folding Theater Seat
A New York Press piece explains strapontins as folding aisle seats in Paris theaters. Tourists pay 10 francs for a flimsy backless seat, fronting discomfort and a ruined view of performances.
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Paris
Paria
New York Press
Kanaa Burial Grounds of Bolivia’s Shadow Valley
A Bolivia valley holds high skeleton platforms where Kanaa dead lie wrapped in death garments and bound to crossbeams not buried but placed on elevated structures. The air is pure on the high plateau nearby, and night travel would reveal a grim, moonlit view of these ghostly graveyards.
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Bolivia
South America
Bollyin
Kaonaa
Wit earns him a raise after rehearsal jibe
In a London rehearsal the weary actor with Sir Herbert Tree makes a sharp retort about saving his voice. Tree, amused by the quip, rewards the man with a higher salary for a small part. The exchange reflects Tree's sharp wit and leadership style.
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His Majesty's
Sir Herbert Tree
Mr. Z
Sir Herbert
Mourning Symbols Debated by Southern Physician and Cosmopolitan Customs
A prominent southern physician urges abandoning outward mourning signs arguing they express sorrow publicly. The article cites cross cultural colors of mourning from Rome to Asia Minor, China, and Persia, noting fashion shifts since the fifteenth century. It includes brief quotes and gossip from theatrical and newspaper sources.
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Munsey
Asis Minor
Europe
China
Andaman convicts violence and head hunter danger described
In Century Magazine Frederick Taylor writes of the Andaman prison colony where murderers live under tight discipline yet kill each other and fear the savage head hunters. Prisoners are jailed on Port Blair with years of solitary confinement before life in self supporting villages under guard.
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Frederick Taylor
Century Magazine
Life
Andaman
Port Blair
Andaman Island
Calcutta
Hugii
Andamans
Folats
Arakan
Rangoon
Tenaxerim
Bremese
Mastering English A Foreigner's Language Trials
The piece surveys difficulties in learning English and illustrates them with a Turkish legend about tongues. It notes polysemy in English terms, giving examples like see, read, hold, and draw and a Parisian dialogue to show how confusing meanings can be for foreigners.
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Lin
Allah
Monsieur
Rocker mishap sparks tale of missionary influence
In early mission days in Persia suspicions rose among locals about missionaries. A Persian woman sat in an unfamiliar rocking chair, toppled over, and a tale spread that the missionaries possessed a device to convert people. The piece closes with several miscellaneous quotes and witticisms from other items.
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Persiin
Indy
Chris
Los Angeles Times
Over His Head and The Solder of Hploterns
A vintage exchange notes a soldier's skill and a quip on science advancing in contagious disease treatment. The dialogue reflects early 20th century newspaper tone and language.
Fragmentary exchange on cleaning and fate voices
Fragmentary dialogue suggests a street exchange about selling a vacuum fails, followed by a grim remark about hope and fate. The snippet centers on a boast or pressure to proceed, ending with a reference to doom. Names or clear events are not provided.
Cochran Enters Race With Proposals For Public Service
La Grande resident George T Cochran, state water importer, announces Republican candidacy for the Second district. He pledges to push irrigation reform, Alaska policy, liberal land policy for arid lands, support Celilo Canal and Columbia River opening, and notes three years in the Philippines govern ment service as experience.
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George T. Cocobran
la Grande
Ata
Celilo Canal
Colombia
Maker of Many Wills Faces Jury on Forgery Charges
Matel Warner, alleged maker of many wills, is to face a jury January 20 on four forgery counts. The case follows prior indictments and two earlier trials, with appeals by the defense and a Supreme Court reversal in one will dispute. Smallpox quarantine limits public gatherings as Rothrock family remains isolated.
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Rawl Miller
Dreamland Theatre
Otill
Matel Warner
Jade Pholpa
Reneon
Mrs
Warner
Pate
Wiilehate
Temes Young
Beery J. Boon
Tow
Oitank
Thie
Supreme Court
Bean
Mia
Sodotion
Abe
Phelps
Me Wa
Jobo Rothroak
Athena
Oonan
Odd Fellows Rebekah Social Enjoys Banquet and Dance
A Saturday lodge ball hosted by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs drew invited friends for entertainment and a banquet. Dancing followed a brief program and the event showcased their hospitality, as members praised the gathering. The notice closes with a sale ad for Winter goods at discounts from 14 to 60 percent.
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Odd Fellows
Fix & Radtke
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Oregon
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Dickeson
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Pacific Northwest
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Toole
Calvert
Jetnnie
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Fapleigh
Pittaburgh Press
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