Roosevelt Homecoming Draws Massive Washington Welcome
Thousands line Pennsylvania Avenue to greet President Roosevelt on return to the capital from his summer home. The scene features flags, hushed crowds, and a radiant White House reception as Mrs Roosevelt and the children accompany him.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Capital
White House
Porte Cochere
West
Root
Mrs. Roosevelt
Sixth Street
Ethel
Kermit
Quentin
Pennsylvaia Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Navy Expands With Thirteen New Battle Ships
Uncle Sam's Naval Power reports thirteen first class battleships to be added to the United States Navy with several nearing completion. Nineteen other vessels including armored cruisers torpedo boats and destroyers are under construction. The first class battleships will be commissioned within six months placing the US third in world naval rank.
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United States Navy
United States
State to sue over levy limit in Shoshone County
Boise officials announce the state will promptly pursue proceedings with Shoshone County commissioners to obtain a judicial ruling on the vexed question of the limit of the state levy.
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Boise
Idaho
Coding
Shoshone County
Tartars Fight Armenians in Erivan Clash
Fire broke out Sunday afternoon in front of the governor general's quarters in Erivan, Transcaucasia, as Tartars and Armenians clashed. A few people were killed in the outbreak.
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Erivan
Transcaucasia
Irregularities Found in Government Procurement Fees
Irregularities surface in materials and supplies payments across several government departments. The commission reports ongoing efforts to address improper charges and ensure proper accounting practices.
Spineless cactus eyed as drought aid for cattle
Luther Bur bank of Santa Rosa developing a spineless cactus to feed and water cattle in drought regions. Hawaiian specimens showed cattle avoid it until hungry, prompting widespread interest from cattlemen in planting cuttings for forage and moisture during extreme drought.
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Hawai
Luther Burbank
Santa Rosa
United States
Hawaii
New York Tribune
Burbank
Africa
Reading Character From a Letter Leads to Surprising Judgment
A man tests a handwriting reader who dismisses a widow as weak in character while acknowledging her allure. The caller reveals she is the widow of a dead Iowa businessman and ex mayor who left $40,000 life insurance and a sizable income to his widow and four children.
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Jim
Iowa
Preacher Friend Offers Cheap Marriage Aid
A father questions a young man about funds for marriage before the pair joke that a preacher friend will marry them cheaply. The quip appears in the Cleveland Leader.
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Cleveland Leader
Trying to Scare Him Away and Sore and Yellow Tidbits
This brief compiles social quips and light anecdotes. A Houston Post quote notes a girl having her sister recite to a suitor. An Atchison Globe line jokes about aging tastes and midnight lake songs. A Newrich item mocks manners and breakfast jewelry with a pun on diamonds.
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Houston Post
Bonnie
Atchison Globe
Notable Northwest Developmentsland Deals and Political Shifts
A roundup of Northwest happenings includes General Crain denying a resignation for a South American post, Albert Bell’s transfer to Fort Leavenworth, and Heiber Brewing sale to Lang Huntley and Theis for 300000. Wenatchee names H C Littlefield mayor. Strahorn outlines North Coast railway lines to tap Cowlitz coal and connect to Tacoma Eastern.
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James A. Crain
Albert A. Bell
McNeil’s Island
United States Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Hieber Brewing and Malting Company
Spokane
John G. F. Heiber
John Lang
William Huntley
Charles Theis
George S. McLaren
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Dearborne & Co
Edgar Ames
Seattle Tide Lands
Wenatchee
O. S. Sampson
H. C. Littlefield
Robert E. Strahorn
North Coast Railway
North Yakima Valley
Tietan Basin
Cowlitz
Tacoma Eastern
Naches
Goldhill
Sunnyside
Mr. Strahorn
North Yakima
Rands
United United States Land Office
Wallula Pacific
Columbia River
Wallula
Vancouver
Wash
Washington
Harriman Road
Board of Control
F. T. Crow & Co
Tacoma
David A. Henderson
Sprague
Colfax
Spokane & Inland Electric Railroad Company
John Powers
Lone River
Elmer E. Fisher
Elberton
Chili
Ind
Walla Walla
Dayton
Whistler
Wiley
Heney
Conconully
Okanogan
Benjamin W. Fish
J. D. Atkinson
Itaba
J. Thomas Hickey
Woodmen of the World
Order
Opera House
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Home Remedies and Incurable Ailments Featured in Oct Issue
Dyspepsia relief with glycerine water at meals. facial eruptions treated by soda washes and mercurial ointment. A DIY liniment combines alcohol, hartshorn, turpentine, oils, arnica, and chloroform. The Rain Cure advocates standing in open rain as a nerve and rheumatic booster, with claimed tuberculosis and nervous disorder benefits.
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Hartshorn
Company Secures 3000 Foot Waterfront for Purchase
The acquisition grants the firm a 3000 foot waterfront frontage, boosting access to harbor facilities and potential docking rights. The move is expected to enhance logistics and expand operations along the riverfront.
Imperfect plans delay Boise barracks officers quarters
Plans flaws would place officers quarters 50 feet above parade grounds delaying construction. Senator Heyburn, threatened by appendicitis, passed danger point and hopes to return home soon. Major Manning and wife celebrate 50th anniversary in Lewiston. Snow of eighteen inches falls on Bitter Root summit near Monitor mine, unusual for November. Mattie Black, Depot hotel waitress in Pocatello, killed by a freight car. she was from Albia Iowa and to be married the day of the accident. Clearwater river inspection may aid shippers by showing steamers can navigate with minor improvements several months yearly. San Francisco circuit court of appeals opens Nez Perce reservation to liquor sales, a ruling that affects all allotments and reservations nationwide.
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Boise Barracks
Heyburn
Wallace
G. A. Manning
Lewiston
Sumit
Bitter Root
Monitor
Mattie Black
Depot
Pocatello
Albia
Iowa
Clearwater River
Ogden
Winslow
Clearwater
Grand jury indicts four on conspiracy to defraud government land
The Portland Oregon grand jury indicted Charles A Graves Erwin N Wakefield Ora L Parker and Robert B Foster for conspiracy to defraud the government of public lands. William H Booth a Civil War veteran was murdered recently a robbery motivation hoped. Sydney Brugger aged 15 confessed to the crime claiming money jingled in Booth pockets. Sheep grazing season ends soon blue mountain flocks must move before storm season.
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Portland
Ore
Charles A. Graves
Erwin N. Wakefield
Ora L. Parker
Robert B. Foster
William H. Booth
Sydney Brugger
Booth
Sumpter
Blue Mountain Ranges
Montana Squirbs and Local Turmoil Reported in Montana
Snowstorms sweep Lewistown hills and Gallatin valley as cold rain turns to snow. Sheriff Quinn averts a mine clash at the Alice in Butte. Montana Zinc and Alice crews mobilize for a ground crossing dispute. Wool buyer F R Peters pushes clips at 22 cents after spring arrival. Missoula Western Montana fair ends after top track races. Burglar steals near $500 from Lewistown post office safe. Attorney E A Carleton fined $250 for contempt in Helena. Boston & Montana ball closes season at Columbia Gardens with 400 couples present.
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Gallatin
Sheriff Quinn
Alice
Butte
Montana Zinc Company
Alice Company
F. R. Peters
Boston
Hallowell & Donald
Montana
Stade
Chouteau
Valley
Columbia Gardens
Boston & Montana
Yellow Fever Cases Reported Across Cities including New Orleans
Yellow fever updates show 25 new New Orleans cases bringing the city total to 3023 with 3 deaths and 4 new foci. Sister Edith of the convent dies as nest infections appear at Mount Carmel institute and related facilities.
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New Orleans
Mount Carmel Institute
Piety Street
Mount Carmel
St. Claude Street
Canal Street
Mary Edith
Convent of Perpetual Adoration
Louisiana
Kenner
Mandeville
Tallulah and Vicinity
Vicksburg
Miss
Natchez
Pensacola
Fla
Spokane Market Prices Report Bran to Dressed Meats
Bran and shorts range from 17 to 21 cents per unit while various feeds clock in at 12 to 14 dollars per ton and 1.25 to 1.60 per cwt. Livestock prices show steers 2.50 to 2.75 per cwt and cows around 2.00 to 2.25, with calves, sheep and pigs priced up to 6.25. Dressed meats list steers 4 4%4c lb and cows around 31%4c lb, with veal at 5 6%4c lb. Hides solid at 8 to 9c lb, green and salted variations noted, plus calf skins and sheep skins priced. Poultry eggs and creamery items listed with live weight quotes and butter fat near 26 to 26.44c per lb. Regional quotes include Portland Tacoma Walla Walla Lewiston markets with silos of grain and produce values.
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F. O. B. Spokane
Mitchell Sees President On Roosevelt Entreaty
Scranton Pa October 3 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers called on President Roosevelt by invitation on Tuesday to seek aid for miners.
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Scranton
John Mitchell
United Mineworkers
Roosevelt
Pallada Refloated After Port Arthur Sinking
The Russian cruiser Pallada, sunk at Port Arthur, has been refloated and brought to safety.
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Pallada
Port Arthur
More Land Frauds Targeting Officials Could Reach Federal Courts
Secretary Hitchcock signals W N Jones the Portland lumberman may face the next land conspiracy case. He notes Idaho has many cases and promises continued investigations regardless of location. He argues higher official salaries would curb crimes rather than justify them by deficits.
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Washington
Hitchcock
W. N. Jones
Portland
Ore
Binger Hermann
General Land Office
Oregon
District of Columbia
Idaho
How to Sell Goods Through Quick Sales Insight
A Memphis merchant buys 5000 carbons at 11 dollars after a salesman proves he can beat rivals on price. The seller then arranges a trip to Chicago to show a $15,000 lighting plant, securing the contract by leveraging perceived value and risk.
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Baleeman
Memphis
Chicago
Cordin' t' what I hear about a new schoolma'am
Mrs. Zekiel Meddergrass voices shock at rumors that the new teacher is a fast-rate hand at teaching. The village dressmaker seeks clarity as Sam Hilkins repeats the accusation, sparking scandal in the town.
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Cordin
Zekiel Meddergrass
Philadelphia Bulletin
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