Blown Up by Fearing Capture Rastoropny Destroyed Off Port Arthur
A Russian torpedo boat destroyer Rastoropny, fleeing Port Arthur in a gale, was secretly exploded by Kumians off Cheeloo harbor. Five water tight compartments were damaged and the ship went down after a faulty attempt to rescue a customs officer aboard. One man survived.
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Cheeloo
Rastoropny
Port Arthur
Thin Harbor
Prom
Koenig
Pleion
Vas
National Grange opens 88th annual convention
National Master Aaron Jones opened the 88th annual National Grange convention in Portland at Armory hall with a brief sixth degree ceremony. The gathering appointed a credentials committee and planned to reconvene at 1 30 PM after a 1 40 PM gavel start. Short addresses followed from Hon William Hilleary Hon Augustus High and Son Jacob Voorhees.
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Portland
Aaron Jones
National Grange
Armory Hall
Alma
Boaview Tran
Committee On
Committee On Credentials
William Hilleary
Augustus High
Jacob Voorhees
President moves to purge Alaska judiciary
Washington on November 18 President Roosevelt began purging the Alaska judiciary amid widespread distrust and corruption charges. He removed Frank H. Richards, Nome district marshal, and requested Melville Brown, judge of the Juneau district, to resign.
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Washington
Alaska
Roonavelt
Frank H. Richards
Alaka
Nome
Melvillen. Brown
Wyoming
Junean
Tokyo Paria Talks on French Neutrality Crisis
Negotiations between Tokio and Paris over alleged French violation of neutrality in allowing the Russian second squadron to French harbors continue. The Japanese government remains silent while sections of the public lean toward temperate views, acknowledging France's delicate position as Russia's ally.
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Tokio
Paria
France
Ehiow
Ruvwla
Farewell Exertion For Liberty Bell In St Louis
A special farewell procession in St Louis honored the Liberty Bell, previously exhibited in the Pennsylvania building at the World’s Fair. After a massive crowd filled the rotunda, the ceremony ended with prolonged doors and the relic began its journey back to Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Building
Russia Reports New Poe From Moscow Telegram
A Moscow telegram reported by the Tall Mall Gazette states fighting between Russians and Afghans at Kushk. The Afghan forces reportedly exploded a Russian magazine, resulting in many Russian soldier deaths.
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London
Adiapatch
Tall Mall Gazette
Moscow
Baki
Kushk
Thanksgiving Lantern Prank Ends In Nighttime Stop
Two boys named Bob and Roy collect two large pumpkins for lanterns but plan a prank on a neighbor in a hollow. They carve the pumpkins and light them, then contemplate a mischief that Mire Whillipa disapproves of as they creep toward a dilapidated house at dusk.
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Bob
Roy
Tob
Brick
The Pumpkin Plan for Thanksgiving Night
Two boys plot a scare with twin pumpkins filled with goodies for a hollow house. They beg their mother to fund the feast, deliver the pumpkins and turkey, but the trick backfires as a kind stranger helps, and reconciliation follows.
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Troy
Bob
Rosale
Mr. Phillips
Phillipa
Rey
Bob Phillipa
Roy
Detroit
Thanksgiving Wish Fades Into Hard Times At Home
A family scene unfolds after candles are lit as a child asks for pumpkin pie or turkey on Thanksgiving. A broken window pane echoes the tension over money after the father’s death. The mother explains they cannot afford a proper dinner, while a brave child plans to buy cookies with ten cents earned, offering small hope.
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Hob
Don
Official Directory for Oregon Landholders and Public Officials
A fragmented listing of state and local officials including Supreme and district judges, town officers, school district directors, precinct officers, and clerks. Names such as J. H. Ackerman, L. W. Briggs, T. J. Matlock, and E. M. Shutt appear among others, with roles in county and city administration and education.
The Milwaukee Pioneer Limited Travel Ad
The Milwaukee rail line advertises its Pioneer Limited trains between St Paul and Chicago and Omaha and Chicago. It touts luxurious coaches electric lights and steam heat with connections to Luxurious services. Tickets read via The Milwaukee and are sold by all ticket agents. J W Casey is listed as travel agent.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & &T. Paul Railway
The
Union
Great Railway
T. Paul
Chicago
Omaha
Washingtons 1795 Thanksgiving Proclamation Compared
A Boston Herald view contrasts Washingtons lengthy early proclamation with modern brevity. It highlights themes of avoiding foreign war, peace from insurrection, and gratitude to the divine disposer, referencing Jay’s treaty tensions, British forts on Lake Erie, and the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Our Republic
Boston Herald
John Jay
Great Britain
Lake Erie
Pensylvania
Congress
Acta
Etilla
Leo
Maryland
Turkey Gobbler Time Observances Note
A fragment notes Thanksgiving observances with a plan to stay home on the holiday. It mentions observing and a household decision to keep plans intact for Turkey Gobbler Time. The readable bits name Thanksgiving and home staying, but lack clear dates or entities.
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Chefoo
Jake
Rene
Onderneath
Sen'a
Ronson Furder
Carleton
Roosevelt
Japan
Liberty Bell
Russia
Lthanksgivng Surreader
Mia
Poovial
Mammat
Lede Roth
Taka- Ara
Chiicago
Official Directory
United States
Ongoon
Pegatt
Ccncsereneressernrecs Enn
Sey P. Lote Hace G
Ceisarseeereesemes
Patterson la Glamde
Orboon
Pope Esc Sereestarressis
Cde
W. Bartlett Hoch
State of Oregon
Chamberlaie
BUBLO
Mn Cinerea el
Dunbar Ee
MOS
J. H. Ackerman Supremendees
Bixth Judicial Imiatriet
Chealt
Hoppner Town
Counelimen
Colin
Farneworth
Williams
Briggs
Heppner
T. J. Matlock
E. M. Shutt
7. M. Hager
L. W. Briggs
Justice of the Peace
J. P. Williams ,G. B. Hatt
Reield & Was
Vactor
Attorneys-At-Law
First National Bank
J. W. Phelps
Id Fellows New Building
Heppner, Oregon
Frank B. Kistner
Patterson's Drug Store
J. A Patterson
Pug Borg
Theotore Roosevelt Freaiden
Fresuney
Monsoon Aieganes
J. Gage
A. Hitchcock
Bogy
Faenianad
Ghats Ys
Emery Amit
Smit
Morrow
Bartholomew
M. Grifin
Aereerereemeres Vanter Saale
Sivorif
Ccesseemosssenes
Pote Teeeeeteeateees
I. Lichen Cout Arberects
Ccessssereereeteren
Essemnr
Ith County School
Day W. Say
Milwaukee
Canada
J. W. Casey
Trav
Pas
H. 8. Rows
Portland, Oregon
E. Woodson
Oregon
Palace Hotel
Gentry
Palace
GA North Rail
ST. Paul
Duluth
Minneapolis
E. Dickbon
Valian
T.P. A
Third Ate
Portand
A. B.C. Denniston
Wist Ave
Seattle
Waa
M. B. Metzler
Odd Fellows
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Denver
Daily Deraat
Taat
Weat
Migrom
AST
Astorts
Olty
Dayton
Halem
Corvallia
Tonga
J. W. Vogle
Morrow County
Gibson & Logan
lostoMos
Weivoutiine, Abe
Snake River
Aiparis
Lewigeey
Alparia
Lewlion
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