Blizzard Triggers Wide Storm March Across Midwest and East
December storm system extends from Kansas City to Missouri and Nebraska, with blizzard conditions and near zero temps. Snow, wind and ice disrupt streetcars, rail traffic, and telegraph service from Iowa to New York, while a Great Ice Sheet cripples city transit and utilities.
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Kangss City
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
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Indian Territory
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Exes
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Wrres
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Washington
Wrather Burron
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Habarday
Tozaa Coast
Missouri Valley
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Teppessea
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Ssautset
Mississippi Sod
Rocky Mountains
Rineharts Leave Sumerville for Northwest Visit
Mr and Mrs H O Rinehart of Sum merville depart for a ten day visit to relatives and friends in Walla Walla and Dayton Washington this forenoon.
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Mere H O Rinehart
Summerville
Walla Walle
Dayton Wash
New Training Cart Delighting Racers On Adaras Avenue
Local horse trainer Mr W K West unveils a light training cart in Grande, touted as unlike any seen before. The refined cart, about forty pounds, features a lower seat and closer heels, drawing interest from racing enthusiasts to inspect the new vehicle.
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W KK West
la Grande
Althougt
Hinetore
Adaras Avenue
Oregon Biennial Report to 23rd Legislature
The Observer publishes F I Dunbar secretary of state’s biennial report for the 23rd Legislature to convene in Salem January 9 1905. The 408 page volume outlines the state’s financial condition and key transactions from October 1 1903 to December 31 1904 plus the secretary’s budget estimate as required by law.
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F. I Dunbar
Oregon
Salem
Joint installation of Masonic order marks strong local presence
Over a hundred attended the installation of the Masonic Royal Arch and Pastern Star. A sumptuous banquet followed, late into the night. The local Masonic order is described as strong financially and in numbers, owning the finest equipped hall outside Portland.
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Portland
Seven Indictments By Grand Jury in Oregon Land Scams
Portland reports seven indictments by a federal grand jury in land fraud cases linked to government land forgeries and fake affidavits. Notable targets include Dr William H Davis mayor of Albany Oregon, and government agent Galmon B Ormaby with two mysterious John Doe and Richard Roe indictments. The charges allege a December 20 1901 conspiracy to defraud the United States through false affidavits and homestead entries.
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Portland
Federal Grand Jury
John Doe
William HB Davis
Albany
Ore
Thie
Galmon B Ormaby
Richard Roe
Thas
Franklin P Mays
United States
William H Davis
Ormeby
Pater
Horace G. McKinley
D W Tarpley
Emma L Watson
Republican County
Linn County
Loomis
Dr. Davis
Horimaen
Geome
Mc. Hermann
Mitchell seeks grand jury access in land fraud case
Senator John H Mitchell asks the Portland grand jury foreman for the right to appear and answer charges under oath. He requests advance notice of testimony and the witnesses involved, seeking full privileges denied to others and assurances of fair treatment in the investigation of Oregon land fraud allegations.
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John H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Sodinek
John & Mitcbell
La Grande Seeks Metropolitan Growth And Investment
An editorial champions La Grande's shift toward metropolitan growth through planned electric power expansion and new transportation links. It urges residents to invest in property and development to attract eastern home seekers and bolster confidence in the town’s rapid future.
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la Grande
Asume
Wallowa
Shingles Delivered to Broddard Lamber Company
Two car loads of first close shingles were just received by the Broddard Lamber Company, signaling inventory update for upcoming construction needs.
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Broddard Lamber Company
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Mackinaw
Coats
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New Star
Mr. Hermann
W Wade
Romer Ty
Offcera
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United States District Attorney
John H Hall
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