Port Arthur Dispatch Reports Quiet Harbor and Shortages
General Nogi reports maintained control at Port Arthur with quiet inhabitants. Provisions and bread are available but meat and vegetables scarce. no medical supplies, yet Japanese aid continues. Russia cables General Stolich saying parole or imprisonment options exist for captured officers. Blizzard cripples New York with heavy snow halting traffic and stranding patrons.
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Tokio
Nogi Saye
Port Arthur
Emperor of
Russia
Stossel
About Good Roads Sparks Oregon Interest
Hillsboro hosted over 200 citizens and Washington county farmers to discuss highway improvements. County Judge L A Road chaired the meeting with George A Morgan as secretary, reflecting rising regional momentum for better roads across Oregon.
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Oregon
Union County
Portland Journal
Willamette Valley
Hillsboro
Washington County
L A Road
George A Morgan
Mormon Church to Move Headquarters to Independence Missouri
John Henry Smith a Mormon apostle says the church plans a future headquarters city near Independence Missouri. Bishop James G Daffin has bought thousands of acres near Independence for Mormon colonists to establish Zion with a grand temple, signaling a move from Salt Lake City in time.
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Paso
Mormon Church
Independence
John Henry Smith
Kangaa City
James G Daffin
Election of Chief of La Grande Fire Department
Notice from the City of La Grande Oregon calls a convention of La Grande Fire Department members at the Council rooms on Wednesday January 11 1906 at 8 PM to elect a Chief. Eire and Insurance Committee of the Council submitted the notice.
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la Grande
Oregon
Ore
Not Guilty Denial Tangles Land Fraud Rumors
Washington reports persistent rumors alleging major lard frauds tied to Idaho land grants implicating Senator Heyburn. He denies involvement, states he will aid investigations, and says he will not shield any guilty individuals while urging a full inquiry.
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Washington
Dubois
Ldsbe
Heyburn
White House
Heybump
N ‘Pacific
Fior
Senate
Idaho
Officers of
Justice
Corean Rae Bee Ley
Frs
Ladd Canyon Society Debates Immigration Policy
The Ladd Canyon Literary Society met January 4 before a large audience. The debate argued whether foreign immigration should be checked with the negative winning. The program featured multiple recitations and readings by Mrs Braden Mrs Couch Leonard Peteram Roy Peshler and others followed by adjournment to next Wednesday evening.
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Ladd Canyon Literary Society
Mra Braden
Mra Couch
Leonard Peteram
Roy Peshler
Mr Curry
WO Sherwood
Tone Peterson
Rath Peebler
Henry Peebler
Eugene Banten Doet
Crossen
L Phillips
Lacy McClure
D Cronsen
Hisehewe
Braden Moe Vos
Cebic
Tess Py Lena Ragain
Roy Couch Kees
Couch
Quarrel Sends Man to Court as Wilson Faces Bond
Report states Shicklin killed Baker City man January 5. George W Reynolds returned from Durkee with four companions, including John Wilson who is charged with threatening to kill Shicklin following a quarrel. Judge Carrey set Wilson’s bond at zero to appear in court and plead.
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Baker City
George W Reynolds
Durkee
John Wilson
Shicklin
Carrey
Wilson
Special Sale by Mrs. TN Murphy on Glass China and Stoves
Mrs. TN Murphy announces a special sale on cut glass, fancy china and heating stoves. Call to select early with bargains during a sale running from January 6 to January 2.
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TN Murphy
Mth
Eloquent Young Preacher at West Webb Methodist Church
The West Webb Methodist church hosts evangelist meetings led by Rev Howard with helper Mr Crockett, a Kentucky Wesleyan University graduate and former Arlington pastor. Crockett speaks with scholarly fervor, drawing strong crowds and praised delivery.
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West Webb Methodist Church
Howard
Reva
Thoroughman
Crockett
Kentucky Wealeyan University
Arlington
la Grande
Hoe
MFE Oboreh
South
United States
Bryan the Orator Delivers Birthday Address in Galena
Bryan the Orator The Graat Birthday association of Galena will celebrate the great Commander's birthday on April 27 with William J Bryan delivering the address.
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Galena
William J Bryan
Not Yet A citizen of Eugene letter to the Daily Guard
A visitor from Eugene writes to the Daily Guard with a note about Pacific coast defenses and England, reflecting political concerns of colonial era. The fragment shows cross Atlantic tensions and local civic tone.
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Eugene
J. Vermont
Daily Guard
Pacific
England
Portland Mayors Indicted for Malfeasance and Gambling
The Maltnomeh county grand jury indicted Mayor G H Williams for malfeasance in gambling licensing and Chief of Police Hank for malfeasance in permitting gambling and releasing prisoners without trial. Also charged were Formerity Beginner WO Elliott, contractor BB, contractor B W Riner, J M Dayford, and Henry Chandler for irregularities connected with sewer construction and city street surveys.
New Year's Gift Born to Fredericksburg Family
A newborn child joined Mr and Mrs John J Wills of Fredericksburg on January 1 as their 29th child. The family notes include three sets of twins and a nine year old sister named Mrs White.
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Ae John J Wills
Predericksburg
Feast of Epiphany Service at St Peter's Church
Tomorrow Friday January 6 the Feast of the Epiphany will be marked with Holy Communion at 10:28.
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St Peter’s
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