Evening papers rise with coast news demand
The Los Angeles Express notes that of thirty new papers added to the Associated Press in the past year twenty three were evening editions. It argues the growing daily demand for same day news and that Pacific Coast readers may get late telegraphic updates longer than New York Chicago or other cities.
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Los Angeles Express
Associated Press
the Express
Express
New York
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Wiser Through Experience Says Miners Stand Firm
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers rejects returning to work merely on Roosevelt’s promise. He cites pastCoal operators’ betrayal, refusal to accept tribunal findings, and lack of enforceable law. He argues Roosevelt’s sincerity cannot justify an impracticable solution to the coal dispute.
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Roosevelt
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Forest Fire Rages Between Athens and Marathon River
A massive forest fire burns on ancient histories ground between Athens and the Marathon River, threatening nearby areas and prompting firefighting efforts. Local authorities monitor shifting winds as crews battle the blaze and residents prepare for possible evacuations.
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Athens
Marathon River
New Brunswick Teen Sentenced to Death for 16 Year Old's Killing
A sixteen year old boy in New Brunswick received a death sentence for killing a fourteen year old companion. The case highlights juvenile capital punishment debates and legal proceedings surrounding youth crimes in the region.
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New Brunswick
Sugar shipments from Puerto Rico reach 143 million pounds
The treasury department reports that Porto Rico exported 143 million pounds of sugar to the United States in 1901, indicating the island's strong role in early 20th century trade.
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Treasury Department
Porto Rico
United States
Education Depends on Coal Back East
Public schools have been closed in several cities recently due to fuel shortages caused by the coal strike.
Coal carriers from Euroy accept low return freight bids
Coal carriers from Euroy take return cargoes at de moralizing rates. They must have ballast and bid low for freight to carry back. This helps the Eastern wheat market.
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Euroy
Sioux Restlessness Grows Over Reduced Federal Rations
The piece argues the government cut rations for Sioux Indians, asserting the people want a free food supply and can survive with less if required to work. It emphasizes whiskey as the only uncontested perk amid hardship and hunger.
Foreign glass shipment lands in Portland amid duties
A grain ship unloading a foreign glass cargo at Portland is cited as a vivid example of local residents being robbed for the benefit of Eastern glass manufacturers. The article notes a 45 percent customs duty on the Belgian glass value, described as a heavy tax on light.
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Portland
Custom House
Coal trust demand mirrors rebuke by Satan in satire
The coal trust operators urge the national government to take action against the United Mineworkers of America claiming a conspiracy in restraint of trade across states in violation of interstate commerce law. The editorial mocks the spectacle as less edifying than a rebuke of sin from Lucifer.
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Coal Trust
United Mineworkers of America
Albany Democrat Reports Willamette Football Eleven
Albany Democrat notes Willamette University plans a football eleven in a year shaped by college men. The move is presented as a Salem novelty and signals a new athletic arrangement for the campus.
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Albany Democrat
Willamette University
Salem
Salmon Run Hopes Lift By Heavy Rain Forecast
In the Columbia River area salmon runs are light this fall. Experts say a heavy rain and river rise are needed to restore the silverside run. Mr Hanna critiques trust practices, arguing political purchases resemble buying a new coat.
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Columbia
San Francisco Mayor Leads Benefit for Coal Miners
The San Francisco mayor, described as a magician, led a benefit for striking coal miners on Wednesday evening. He conducted the orchestra as music proved more persuasive than words, reinforcing support for the miners.
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San Francisco
Ruevell Sage Powers Finance at Eighty Six
Ruevell Sage remains a potent figure in the financial world at eighty six, proving that age does not dim energy or influence. The narration notes that most men retire by seventy, yet Sage continues to drive activity and impact in markets.
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Ruevell Sage
Wisconsin brewer sues hops grower for non delivery
A Wisconsin brewer sues a Marion county hopgrower for damages for non delivery of hops contracted at twelve cents a pound. The price has fallen to six or eight cents a pound as the merchant struggles in the market. Litigation seeks compensation for unmet supply amid fluctuating hop values.
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Wisconsin
Marion County
No envey Chinese witness at Portland inquest
A Chinese witness on a Portland inquest Wednesday answered with no envey meaning I don’t understand you. The account notes that trying to glean information from a Chinaman who keeps silent is like squeezing blood from a turnip and that the Chinese face offers no more expression.
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Portland
London Case Overs wayward Father of Many Children
In a London criminal case the prisoner faced charges for abandoning his children and pleaded he could not support them. Evidence showed he had sixteen children from his first marriage and twenty from a second. The second wife testified she believed eighteen, but admitted she could not be certain due to the large number.
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London
Sheridan sues Telegraph Company over telegram error
R Sheridan of Roseburg sues the Postal Telegraph Co in Portland circuit court for 3000 dollars claiming a telegram misspelling changed land terms. Dispatch to W Sanger Jr of San Francisco urged securing 6000 acres at low figures and to advise when money is needed. assent read 600 acres, making land worth 3000 dollars more than offered.
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T R Sheridan
Roseburg
Postal Telegraph Company
United States
Portland
W Sanger ,Jr
San Francisco
Political cloak and coal trust anger at Morgan
The passage portrays Senators Quay Platt and Penrose and New York Governor Odell threatening J P Morgan and his coal trust operators. It argues trusts and tariffs built their political fortunes and that Morgan blames ingratitude amid fear of the common people.
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Quay
Platt
Penroce
Odell
New York
J P Morgan
Morgan
Public eye keeps brand names in the public mind
The article argues that no season is unprofitable to maintain a company’s name in public view. It highlights constant reader attention to advertising columns and the enduring value of steady brand presence in newspapers.
The Stomach as the Cause of Bad Dreams and Health
An article argues that many ailments stem from a disordered stomach and praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It recounts a patient from Mount Union who suffered severe stomach pain and indigestion, then improved after using Pierce remedies. It emphasizes digestion as the source of energy and health and invites readers to consult and request Dr. Pierce’s medical adviser.
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Willie
Dr. Pierce
J. O. S. Copenhaver
Mount Union
Huntingdon Co
Golden Medical
Pierce
J. R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
City Property for Sale in Various Additions
Elias Stewart Apprites to Evorn and others advertise multiple city lots for sale near Willamette Street and College Hill Park. Listings include 120 lots at from 50 dollars, 100 lots at 60 dollars, and 70 lots plus 40 to 50 acres of fruit land known as Locust Hill farm with thousands of trees. No agents, buyer shows at First National Bank. trades for timber land possible.
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Theae
Warraces
Ecorne
First National Bank
Ocot
Locust Hill
Firet National Bank
Bridge Bid Notice for Coast Fork at Cottage Grove
County invites sealed bids to construct a bridge over the Coast Fork river at Cottage Grove, per plans by the county surveyor. Bids open October 15, 1902 at 2 pm in Eugene. 5 percent bid deposit required. County surveyor C M Collin of Lane County Oregon dated September 22, 1902.
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Coast Fork River
Cottage Grove
Eugene
C M Collign
Lane Co
Oregon
Them New York bunko men change games
Uncle Ezra Tuttle recalls a new con game in New York as he sits on the cracker barrel. A grower notes the city seller once peddling gold bricks now handles only coal chunks, reflecting a shift in schemes.
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New York
Encyclopaedia for Sale: Guano Offers Britannica Set
An advertisement offers a ten volume Ameriestized Encyclopaedia Britanica for sale. It includes 6902 pages 96 colored maps and numerous illustrations bound in sheep and well used. The set emphasizes American topics and major articles and has been in constant use for years. The office has been supplied with a complete Britannica with an American supplement.
Bargains in Farms near Elmira Oregon
One hundred sixty acre farm two miles from Elmira in the west part of county for sale at a bargain. Eighty nine acres plow land eighty acres pasture good outrange and well fenced residences on the place and a good orchard living spring. One of the finest small places in county two miles from post office address Frank Parry Kimtra Oregon.
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Elmira
Frank Parry
Kimtra
Oregon
You Know What You Are Talking About Grove’s Chin Tonic
A garbled cryptic note asserts the product is simply iron and quinine with no cure offered and a no pay claim. The fragment hints at advertising language printed on bottles and a bold disclaimer.
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Grove
Violet by Helen Wood shows violets and vows across war memories
Edith Dean and Aunt Marcy recall a Civil War tale of Langdon Murray sending violets as a sign of enduring love. The faded flowers help heal a broken engagement, later guiding Edith to appreciate modest violets as a link to devotion and resilience amid conflict. Edith and Jimmy smile through the memory, enriching their bond with violet symbolism.
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Langdon
Marcy
Mother
Stony Eidce
Ald
Shorthand Mention in Armenian Acts of Callistratus
The Armenian Acts of St Callistratus, likely from the first half of the fourth century, include long addresses to fellow soldiers explaining Christian mysteries. A scribe near the prison listened to Callistratus and wrote a shorthand record, which others then set in order with accuracy.
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St. Callistratus
F. C. Conybeare
Apollonius
Callistratus
Thackeray Facial Features Noted By Brontë And Motley
In 1849 or 1850 Charlotte Brontë described Thackeray’s broad brow as a sign of intellect and noted lines around the nose and cheek revealing satire and cynicism, while 1858 Motley's letter recalled his infant like hair and round face with a notable broken nose. The claim that Thackeray mocked his own nose appears in his caricatures and writings.
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Thackeray
Charlotte Bronte
Douglas Jerrold
A Tender Hearted Dog Helps Sick Pug Companion
A sick dog takes shelter behind a house and is fed by a kindly person. A small pug initially threatens then guards the scene, ultimately befriending the caregiver and sharing in the care until the ill dog is satisfied and the pug departs content.
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Edith Dean
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Jimmy
Edith
Lke
Langdon Murray
Parma
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MS. Murray
Solvy
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Government Hospital
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