Escaped Lion Captured at St Johns Carnival
John Isler, veteran animal trainer, halts panic when Moses the African lion escapes during the Arnold show at a Peninsula city carnival. He fires three shots to deter the beast, stampede ends, and Moses is recaptured in the iron cage as spectators remain seated.
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John Isler
St. Johns
The
Oregonfaut
Arnold
Peninsula City
Mose
Isler
Mone
Moses Vnge
Miners Rush to Alaska Boom Echoes Klondike Days
Seattle business leaders discuss a new Alaska rush as steamers sail to Skagway Nome and Bethel. Prospects of ten million in gold next year and a million this year boost local gear houses and shipping, with Seattle poised to gain from wider Northwest trade.
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Iditarod
Seattle
Alaska
Jefferson
Skagway
Victoria
Nome
Frelabt
Bethel
Kueshkokwin River
Innoko
Kuskokwin i
Northwest
Warning on jewelry theft during rose festival crowds
Chief Cox cautions residents to safeguard jewelry and silverware during the Rose Festival week as crowds fill downtown. Thieves may exploit gatherings. prudent handling of valuables is urged while the police stay vigilant. Mike Della Kreisler and Purley Robertson wed at noon at the groom’s home. ceremony by Rev Wee Gilmore.
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Cox
Conse Ener
Portland
Mike Della Kreisler
Purley Gy Robertson
Bled
The
Heights
Kev Wee Gilmore
Sudden Change of Mind After Colloorbia River Plunge
John Spencer attempted suicide by jumping from a wharfboat into the Columbia River but surfaced and cried for help. He was saved, treated at Cottage hospital, and sent home after a note to his sister. In a separate incident, William Hoorbelt escaped death when his clothing caught in a shaft at Oregon Lumber Company but survived with serious bruises and is recovering.
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Remore
John Spencer
Coloorbia
Darter
Cottage Hospital
Spencer Ad Crewe
Germeocy
John
William Hoorbelt
Oregon Lumber Company
Lee
Hirtvelt
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J. F. Reynolds
Hood River Heights
Stranahan & Clark
General Transfer
Trout Lake
Underwood
Stuart
Washington
Kinnaird & Kinsey
Chapman
12Th St
Dood River Milling Company
Dabney 'S Furniture Store
Charter Oak
Strawberry Growers
Hood River Valley
Apple Growers Union
Hood River
Robertson-kKreister
Apple Land and Orchard Company
Oak Street
RTA
Ness
Superbe
Transfer & Livery Co
Percheron Horse Co
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