Oregon at Home Reaches San Francisco Bay Homecoming
The famed battleship Oregon returns to San Francisco Bay after 55,000 miles of cruising. Jack London writes of the homecoming in Thursday’s Examiner. The ship passes the admiral’s lawn, unfurls a massive pennant, and anchors at last, symbolizing a long voyage from California to the Horn and beyond.
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East Indies
Emperor William Praises YMCA Jubilee in Boston Telegraphed Note
A telegraphic congratulation from Emperor William to the YMCA Jubilee in Boston praises Christian training under the name of Christ. The piece notes past claims of divinity by William and suggests he should hire a secretary for his correspondence. Also reports June 15 sale day in Genesee Idaho offering farm goods at auction with funded Eminent auctioneer, plus regional tariff and wool price critique, and a Minnesota barn dance accident injuring five.
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Germany
YMCA
Boston
Christ
Gennesee
Idaho
Nouthwest
Portland Barber Sued For Damages Over Step Incident
A Portland barber shop patrons sues the barber alleging damages from a trip or stumble caused by a step in the shop. The case raises claims of personal injury and fault within the business premises. The court action proceeds through the justice of the peace court with standard injury complaint procedures.
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Portland
justice-of-Shepeade
South Carolina Governor Refuses to Drink With Senator
In a notable breach between state leaders, Governor Tillman declines a social drink with United States Senator McLaurin in the Palmetto state, signaling a serious rift in state politics and party solidarity.
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Tillman
South Carolina
McLaurin
United States
Palmetto
Electric cars connect Athens to Piraeus in Greece
In a bold fusion of eras, modern electric cars race through Greece from Athens to Piraeus. The vehicles and electrical components are sourced from the United States, portrayed as a modern Atlantis in the ancient land.
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Greece
Athens
Piraeus
America
Atlantis
Portland man escapes pesthouse amid smallpox scare
A Portland man fled a pesthouse and returned home with smallpox, refuses to reenter. The city places a constant policeman guard at his residence to bar entry and exit. New York anarchists plan a Long Island picnic tomorrow with riflemen shooting at wooden king dummies, including imagined executions.
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Portland
New York
Long Island
Samoan Governor Tilley Attacked In San Francisco
Lieutenant-Commander Tilley, governor of American Samoa, arrived in San Francisco and attempted to view the water front when a group of thugs struck him, rendering him unconscious and stealing his gold watch, chain, and money. The assailants showed no respect for persons.
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Tilley
Samoa
San Francisco
NY Chamber of Commerce Reports Clearing House Exchanges
The New York Chamber of Commerce notes that over the last three years New York Clearing-House exchanges exceeded London's. In 1900 London exchanges totaled 43.546 trillion dollars, while New York reached 52.634 trillion dollars, underscoring New York’s dominance in clearing activity.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
New York Clearing-House
London Clearing-House
London House
New York House
Peculiar South Omaha cattle fire shocks stock yards
Last week in South Omaha a carload of fat cattle shipped to a local stock yards commission firm caught fire on the way. Eight steers were destroyed and the remaining animals were injured. State Game Warden Quimby faces questions over subordinates and deputies in Southern Oregon accused of game-law violations. A British Pacific cable project aims to span 59344 miles linking Canada and Australia, to be laid by a single ship. landing sites are near Barclay Sound and about 100 miles from Victoria.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Quimby
Oregon
Dominion of Canada
Barclay Sound
Victoria
Yaquina Bay Vacation Resort Offers Fishing and Rides
Yaquina Bay presents a vacation option with excellent fare, fishing, boating, safe bathing, and rambles. Newport summer school 1901 promises varied attractions and entertainment. A riding pony sold for 13 dollars on a street corner. Chas Nickell, editor of the Jacksonville Times, is in Buffalo, NY, with the Times currently led by Rev J McCain of Medford.
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Personal. Dally Guam Jane 16 Henry E Ankeny in the city again
Jane 16 and Henry E Ankeny are noted in the city return report. Dally Guam appears in the same item, highlighting a local social mention.
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Guam
Jane
Henry E Ankeny
Eugene Tales of Graduations and Echoes From the Past
A crowded Eugene column recounts visits by students teachers and families during commencement week. Readers note prominent locals including Miss Florence Hudson Miss Julia Hill Mrs RS Bean and Rev G C Miller while travelers from Portland Salem and Corvallis arrive for ceremonies and reunions. Unc lifelike anecdotes recall pioneer stories with Ben Billings Jake Brown and a schoolteacher’s dramatic near miss with a nitroglycerin wagon and a romance hint inside a Sprink Creek summons.
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Mra J H Wider
Burns
Emims Thompson
Portland
John van Gross
Corvallis
Louis Doige
Ashland
I L Grider
California
Capt GA Sacha
Chas Cochran
Cottage Grove
Florence Hudson
Tangent
Mises Madge Battee
Julia Hill
Dallea
RS Bean
Salem
Philopena Drama Sparks Hearts and Deception
John Armstrong wooes Philippa in a playful philopena game at dinner. She rejects gifts, presses him to earn her heart, and after a tense scene she suddenly accepts with a kiss and the pawn already in his possession. He carries her into an embrace as tears soften her resolve.
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John Armstrong
Miss Harlowe
Moe
Mr. Armstrong
Miss Harlow
Philopenas
Armstrong
Philippa
Mrs. West
Sloop of the Just
Travers
John
Misa
Ips
Aregly
Philopena
Goat mocks boy after firecracker mishap in odd celebration
Detroit Journal reports a strange scene as a goat, after eating the debted firecrackers, is prodded by a boy who asks how the goat likes the celebration. The creature remains idle, and the boy suggests a bit of gay hunting to liven things.
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Detroit Journal
Calamity Jane's Frontier Life Revealed in Soldier and Scout
The Chicago Herald recounts Calamity Jane Martha Work, born 1852 Princeton Missouri, who earned her nickname saving Captain Kagan in 1872. She served as a scout under Custer and Crook, fought Apaches and Nez Perce, carried dispatches through hostile country, and later worked as a U.S. mail carrier with a tumultuous frontier career across Wyoming Montana and British Columbia.
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Ile
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Crook
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Fort Fetterman
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Whittier's Dog Pays Tribute With Devoted Attendance
In a Whittier birthday tale from St Nicholas, the poet's dog Trobin watches a visiting oratorio singer's rendition of Robin Adair with fascination. After the song, the dog powerfully licks her cheek, then trails the singer indoors and on walks, even fetching her satchel when she leaves.
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Wong
Indy
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Time well spent by persevering study improves every mind
Peres argues that with perseverance small daily efforts transform time into valuable results. An hour daily away from frivolous pursuits can enable an ordinary person to master a complete science quickly and produce lasting knowledge. He urges making time yield learning and good habits.
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Peres
Harbottle and Orator Day Features At Kalona Auction
Fragmented OCR lists names and items for a local auction or sale event. Mentions Har, Lb rof, and Addock drinks. References Natal Day and Orator Day activities, with scattered figures and prices like seven hundred dollars noted amid partial entries.
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