Infernal plots thwarted as Czar Alexander II survived two bombs
A century ago Russia faced assassination attempts against Alexander II. Homed tunnels under streets, a tea shop bombing, and a sugar cone explosive on the imperial train failed to kill him. Notable moments include a palace escape, a dining car blast, and a spy countess who warned of altered plans. Mercy, as quoted, marks the era’s peril and near-misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Palace Gardens
Alexander Tr
Winter Palace
Belorlet
Mexander
Bolorie
Alexander II
Trussia
Malaja Sadovaja
Kobozeff
Catherine Michaelovna
Porovskiya
Waclaw Gasborowwski
Russia
Exar
Alexander Nit
Borkl
Csar
Philadelpha Ledger
A Culinary Masterpiece in Paris Mussels Celebrate French Cookery
In Paris a small corner restaurant offers mussels in a grand form. A seasoned waiter serves a dramatic silver bowl unveiling fragrant steam from shelled moules mariniere. The essay praises French gastronomy and the lasting triumph of cookery over war and empire, as later courses include veal, Camembert, and Café au lait. The piece quotes Bookman on culinary genius enduring beyond battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
America
Ah Cook
Bookman
Death Often Unkind in the Manner of Monarchy’s Passing
London Tatler recounts English rulers from the Norman era noting nearly a quarter died violently. It lists William I, William II, Richard I, Richard III, Edward II, Edward V, Charles I and others, plus Elizabeth and Mary, Henry I and Henry VII, with various fates from murder to illness and even overfeeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
William 1
William
Stichard 1
Chaluz
France
Tchard 1
Pontefract
Edward
Berkeley Castle
Edward V
Tower of London
Richard III
Bosworth
Charles I
London
Elizabeth
Essex
Mary
Calais
Edward II
Black Prince
Henry I
Henry VI
George III
Gnally
Charley I
Henry VIII
Edward IV
George IV
Edward VI
Henry VII
Anne
Tatler
Wireless and Railroad Telegraphy Careers Now Open
Ambitious young men and women can enter the wireless and railroad telegraphy field. An eight hour law and expanding wireless stations create a shortage of telegraphers. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with room to advance. The National Telegraph Institute of Portland Oregon operates six institutes in America under supervision of R A and wireless officials and places graduates. Write for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Telegraph Institute of Portland
Ore
América
R. A
Wireless
Summons in Oregon Circuit Court for Umatilla County
Bertie Rogers sues Amos F. Rogers for absolute divorce dissolving the bonds of matrimony. Notice requires appearance and answer by October 29, 1909. Publication begins September 17, 1900 in Athena Press, Athena, Umatilla Co. Oregon. Judge H J Bean issues order September 14, 1909. Peterson & Wilson, attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oregon
Umatilla
Bertie Rogers
Amos F. Rogers
Amon F. Rogers
State of
Oregon
Athena Presa
Athena
Umatilla Co
H. J. Bean
Peterson & Wilson
Notice of Final Account in Oregon Estate
Notice in Umatilla County Oregon. Lydia James as administratrix fled final account for John H. James deceased. Court set hearing, published notices in Athena Press weekly from Sept 17 to Oct 6 1909. Also includes Sherman sale and mortgage foreclosure notices involving Walter Cameron and J B McDill. Executor Byron Hawks for Margaret Bonifer estate filed final account with hearing set Oct 30 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
John H. James
Lydia James
Pendleton
Athena Preas
Inet
Thia
Peterson & Wilson
Adminisrratrix
Margaret Bonifer
Byron Hawks
Anid
Athena Press
Byron Hawke
Executor
Sale Notice of Real Property in Pendleton Oregon
W L Minvia and Alvina Minnis to sell in Pendleton Umatilla County Oregon on October 23 1909 at 2 PM the described quarters of land for cash to satisfy an execution. The sale will be at the courthouse door in Pendleton. Deputy Sheriff B O Wilson marks the notice dated September 21 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Umatilla
J. 8. McLeod
W. Minnis
Alvina Minnis
Court House
Pendleton
Umatilla County
W. C. Minvia
Motter-Wheeler's Open House in Men’s Clothing
Motter-Wheeler's advertises an open house in the men’s clothing department with a cordial welcome and an open mind for customer suggestions. The stock includes new woolens, patterns, and colors alongside conservative standbys, inviting free inspection and comment. Men’s suits priced from 10 to 35 dollars.
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Alexandar II
Mercy
Quarles
Circuit Court
John F. Temple
Walter Cameron
John Bergavin
J. B. McDill
Lotton
Range 45
EB. W. M
J. B. Perry
Plaintiff
T. D. Taylor
B. O. Wilson
C. A. Barrett & CO
Motter-Wheeler Co
J. Kirk
H, Preston
le Grow
E. Koontz
Asa't. Cashier
J. Kirk F
D H
Preston
P. E, Colbern
B. Koontz
National Bank OF Athena
Gus Lafontaine
Pendleton, Or
F. Sharp
Ome
Athene
Oregar
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
Short
Weston Oregon
Cully’s Grocery
Peterson & Wilson Attorneys-at-Law
Watts & Neal
Attorneys-at-Law
Freewater
Eilers
Chickering, Weber, Kimball
Hobart M, Cable
Piano House
Portland
Walla Walla, Wash
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