Tragic Balloon Ascension Linked to Professor Baldwin Death
The article suggests Professor Jobo E. Baldwin may have caused his own death by dynamite during a balloon ascent at Gresevill Ohio. It notes his alias Will Ivy, his brother Clarence Ivy found dead in poverty, and hints at a possible motive and family tensions fueling the fatalities.
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Texas, Journal
Prof
Baldwin
Jobo E. Baldwin
Gresevill
Clarence Ivy
L Ivy
Professor Baldwin
Will Ivy
San Antonio
Baldwin Brothers
Cholera cases rise in Hamburg and Berlin reports
A third cholera case is found in Hamburg's business district as Dr McLaughlin begins investigations of emigrants bound for America. Berlin reports thirteen new cases and two deaths. Three cases and one death are noted at Mariesterer with deaths reported at two other locations.
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Scrippa News Association
Hamburg
McLaughlin
Marine Service
America
Berlin
Mariesterer
Rockefeller Hosts Humorists at Forest Hill Convention in Cleveland
John D Rockefeller opened his Forest Hill estate in Cleveland to the American Press Humorists. Officials led a tour by auto through shaded groves to the golf links where Rockefeller, in a gray suit and new wig, greeted guests during a half hour visit.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John D Ftockefeller
Forest Hill
Rockefeller
Grovers
Joburon
Dr. Biggar
Hockefeller
Funeral for Pioneering Resident D P McDaniele
Attends funeral for D P McDaniele of Wallowa who died in Portland at age 70 after illness from Bright’s disease. A pioneer since 1878, he lived in Aston and left two sons CT and Samuel McDaniels and two daughters Mary Willard and H P Steward. OT McDaniele travels to Ontario.
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T McDaniels
Wallowa
Portland
D P McDaniele
Mr McDeniela
Aston
Union
CT McDaniela
Samuel McDaniela
Samuel Oal
Mary Willard
H P Steward
OT McDaniele
Ontario
Private Detective Testifies in Taggert Trial Confession Claim
Fred Dow testified that he gained Taggert's confidence and obtained a confession. He said Taggert showed letters from his sweetheart and claimed they would serve as an oath if seen. Publishers announce a cheap circulation novel with Mrs Taggert as heroine based on trial events.
Mail Carriers Wrangle Over Insurance Proposals
In Portland Oregon the morning session of the mail carriers convention ended in a wrangle over the report of President Goodwin of the retirement association committee who urged an insurance rate increase, opposed by critics. Secretary Cartwell reported the organization was flourishing with a $15000 balance on hand.
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Portland
Ore
Goodwin
Retirement Association
Cartwell
Baker City Woman Fatally Wounded in Spokane
Misa Alles Durkee daughter of HB Durkee a Baker City figure was shot by Harry Stanley in Spokane a few days ago and is believed fatally wounded. Family had left Baker City about four years ago.
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Misa Alles Durkee
Durkee
Baker City
Harry Stanley
Spokane
City Fire Devastates Texas City Early This Morning
A blaze leveled a Texas City four miles south of here destroying a town of about 25 000 people. The fire caused damages estimated at a hundred thousand dollars and left the community in shock this morning.
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Paris
Texas Sppt
Here
Grand sights at Lewis and Clark fair praised in Oregon letters
Portland correspondent recounts touring the Lewis and Clark Exposition in September 1905. He praises Oregon’s exhibit as unmatched, notes visits to the Government building, and highlights Philippine and Alaska displays, including a ten thousand dollar Alaska nugget and a four pound potato on display.
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Ool
Geo
Currey
Elate
Oregon
Wilipinos
Atlarka
Alaska
Grand Tier
Ile
Willamette Exhibition Notes and Coastal Camp Life
Sailors cheer showcases at the exposition with stock exhibits in September drawing crowds. Camp along the Willamette river near La Grande hosts old timers and new visitors while bands perform and fair management strives to please attendees. Weather, crops, and displays across Oregon are described including the Baldwin airship race awaited next week and Union county displays deemed satisfactory.
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Porthwest
la Grande
Willametts River
Gark
Northwest Wheat Outlook How Private Estimates Compare
A detailed private forecast from Wuteon & Co estimates U S wheat at 624 million bushels total with 612 million from winter and spring wheat plus 12 million durum. Northwest states show 174 million spring wheat and 83 followed by reductions due to black rust across Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota. The report notes figures are approximate for price guidance and differ from government totals.
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Jones
United States
Wuteon & Co
le Avout
Cally
Minnesota
Convict Bert Taylor Captured Near Dayton
Bert Taylor the escaped convict was captured at Mayalon's sheep camp 30 miles north of Dayton yesterday afternoon and brought to the penitentiary by ex sheriff Stine of Columbia County at night.
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Wallin Walla
Walla
Bert Taylor
Mayalon
Dayton
Stine
Columbia County
Engraved Stock Promotes Cards and Announcements
Advertisement from The Observer offering engraved cards and announcements at the same prices as postage paid orders. Claims samples available and invites patrons to send away for work.
Mack Swain Company Opens Week at the Opera
The Mack Swain Company launches a weeklong engagement starting Monday September 11 promising strong humor and bright wholesome comedy. The troupe touts standing room only signs at most performances and features elaborate scenery with intermission specialties. The open log show will be The Silver Deemer with the melodrama This Is It and the cast is carefully chosen for each role.
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Mack Swain
Mack Bwain
Lyons
Indians Vote On New Constitution For Onerivilized Tribe
Ann Jones administrator of Bishop Jones estate filed final account in Union County Court Oregon. The court set Tuesday October 3, 1906 at 4 pm for hearing. Indian Territory election will restrict liquor sales to one dispensary per county and abolish saloons.
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Ann Jones
Bishop Jones
Eald
County Court of Union Party
Oregon
Anna Jones
Farm For Sale Near Hinalfalla With 600 Fruit Trees
Rural delivery address lists the property on Ladd Creek La with free rural delivery No 2. The ad notes a seven room house, a schoolhouse, running water, on a phone line, and direct contact with the owner Mr Peterson. Contact details provided as O 4 PETERSON.
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Baraam
Gall
Addr
Peterson Ladd Creek
la Dreode
Boss Meat Market Relocation On Fir Street Opens
Ready for business Sept 1 Boss Meat Market announces the move from J Ball & Co. to Fir Street offering first class beef and fish with full weight and quality cuts. Former customers urged to visit the new shop and bring children for trade.
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Boss
Fir Street
J Ball & Co
Boss Meat Market
J Bull & Co
J. Bull & Co Phono Main 48 Ends Directory Note
Directory entry lists J. Bull and Company with phonograph contact at main 48 and notes Boss Meat Market also uses main 48 in the listing. The two businesses share the same dialing code as shown in the local directory.
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Phono
Boss Meat Market
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Mint Saloon
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