Human Rattle Box Demonstration Draws Attention
In La Grande Oregon Elis Whitman known as the Human Rattle Box performed multiple joint dislocations and realignments before observers including a physician, two newspaper men, an attorney, and others. Letters from doctors H B Underwood and G W Zimmerman verify extraordinary ability while irrigation officials report regional outreach and new acreage signups. In Paris a society named Elephants Friends forms to curb elephant slaughter amid Roosevelt’s African hunt and fears of extinction.
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G. H. Upton
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Hubbard
Upton
la Grande
Oregon
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Wieper
Paris
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Asia
Roosevelt
Paria
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Whitman Heart Case Provokes Medical Endorsement
Physicians in the community attest to a rare heart condition observed in Whitman, noting the organ temporarily drops four to five inches from its normal position and then spontaneously returns. The condition is described as real by multiple local doctors.
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Whitman
Buff Orpingtons Chickens as Egg and Meat Factory
The note highlights Single Comb Buff Orpington chickens as valuable for eggs and meat. It references Weep thoroughbreds and lists Logan B. Anderson with Cove Cre dated 3-24-40.
Jeffries Set to Train for Johnson Bout Despite Hurt News
Los Angeles reports Jeffries will start Friday for Rowardeman to begin training for the Johnson battle if no arm breaks or unforeseen catastrophes intervene. He arrived from a hunting trip at midnight in good spirits with no broken bones.
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Los Angeles
Jeffries
Rowardeman
Johnson
Youth accused of church hall arson sparks mob pursuit near Budapeste
March 30 report from Budapeste says peasants search for a youth blamed for setting fire to a dance hall at Oekerito Sunday night. Nearly 400 perished. The youth is said to be hiding near the town and would face lynching if captured.
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Budapeste
Oekerito
Kinney Visits La Grande in Reform From Editor to Traveler
A. T. Kinney, former editor of the La Grande Gazette and recent editor of the Joseph Herald, paid a La Grande visit today after years of service and recent personal reform.
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A. T. Kinney
la Grande Gagetta
la Grande
Mr. Kinney
Joseph Herald
Taft narrowly escaped mob as New England crowd presses
In Washington Taft faced a crowd of about 2000 students and teachers who broke police lines and flooded the executive office. Police restored order after several women fainted and dignitaries slipped out a rear window. Taft shook hands with about 1800 visitors once calm returned.
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Taft
New England
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