Great Man I Have Known Father Hoffman
A narrator recalls Father Hoffman, a stern yet beloved priest who built a grand church and parish house in a small town. He praises Hoffman's discipline and leadership, notes German sermons, and reflects on the tension between strict religion and moral greatness. The piece weighs whether a great man can be good without modern approval.
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Father Hoffman
Lynden
Mather Hoffman
Fatherland
Miuch
Mother
Melba
Lynden School Exhibit Impresses Patrons with Novel Manual Training
Last Friday the Lynden school opened its doors for a large exhibition showing manual training, sewing, free hand drawing and paper crafts. Mothers praised stockings darning and aprons while patrons admired the Domestic Science department and the new laboratory equipment. A homemade candy sale in the Domestic Science room supported student projects, drawing broad interest from parents and friends.
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Lynden School
Oregon May Call Special Session Over Missing Records
Oregon's chief clerk warns the Senate journal shows missing records from a prior session. A special session may be needed to address discrepancies in amendments and appropriations as the legislature faces potential jeopardy to key bills.
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Satem
Ore
Sali
Hunt
Senate
Benson
Basket Ball Tournament Sees Frantic Weekend Play
The Basket Ball Tournament held last Friday and Saturday proved a success with eight teams competing. Blaine defeated Furnsdale in a close game, Laurel clinched the second division pennant, and Lynden earned the Conduct Appearance prize amid a rundown of gate receipts and expenses totaling 120 dollars with an 86.50 loss.
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Tavkins
Watts
Blaine
Bum
Ferndale
Lynden
Will Meurer
Clearbrook
Northwood
Deming
Fparudal
Laurel
Ertdale
Lynden Boys
Efehssno
American forces clash near Agua Prieta in Mexico
A battle near Agua Prieta ends with heavy American casualties and many wounded. General Bianco and Colonel Mora led opposing forces as 6000 Americans pressed the field. two American physicians tended the wounded while rebels were reportedly killed or captured. The fight lasted about an hour before retreat. Mexico City reports rising brigandage amid the revolution as Diaz’s government vows harsh action against rebels. A drumhead court martial and summary executions are hinted as the government suspends constitutional guarantees.
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Ayaz
Agua Prieta
Ctos
Jose de Bianco
Mora
Asus
Bianco
Blanco
Hower
Paco
Tex
Olding
Republi
Calumet and Hecla Cuts Dividend Payout
The Calumet and Hecla Mining Company directors reduced the quarterly dividend to $6 a share from $7. When paid on March 25, shareholders will have received $114,850,000 in dividends since incorporation.
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Bostcon
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Walitia Officers Respond to War Department Request
Washington reports prompt militia response to a War Department invitation for Southern frontier operations. Illinois leads with 195 officers accepted, New York 168, California 158, Hawaii five, with more acceptances anticipated. Rotations may allow all volunteers to see field duty before mobilization reaches capacity.
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Washington
War Department
Illinois
New York
California
Hawaii
San Antonio
Texas
Two Battleships Sail Past Port Townsend in Grey Silence
A writer recalls watching two U S battleships pass by Fort Flagler and Port Townsend on their way toward the Mexican coast. He notes the ships’ grey paint, coal smoke, and disciplined crews, contrasting them with earlier white sea service, and reflects on patriotism and possible intervention in Mexico.
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Fort Flagler
Stoke-Hole Counter
Port Townsend Bay
San Diego
Commencement Bay
Tribune
Mexico
Mexican
Home Made Philosophy Says Life Depends on Us
A quirky column muses on perception and attitude. It jokes about grumblers, kindness, and health guiding ambition, then ponders Lynden Washington and its potential beauty while urging personal responsibility.
Lynden Schools Earn Praise for Evening Showcase
In a brief article fragment the Lynden schools are praised for an evening display of work. Principal Wright and his corps of espabl teachers receive congratulations for the performance shown that day.
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Lynden
Wright
Espabl
Earthquake and Vesuvius Eruption Shocks Naples
A severe earthquake struck Naples on Sunday accompanied by strong detonations from Mount Vesuvius. Investigations show a major landslip from the crater rim, about 1000 by 250 feet, sending vast clouds of smoke into the air.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Old Guard Defeated in Seattle Council Election
In Seattle the council race ends with the defeat of the Old Guard. The 18 nominees seen as gate opponents are shattered to pieces, leaving barely any contenders worthy of notice. The Friends of the People campaign is portrayed as the dominant force, with the old guard’s remnants reduced to insignificance.
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Seattle
Beon
Mexico May Develop Into Another Cuba
Washington discusses the international aspect of 20 000 American troops near the Texas border and potential Mexican intervention. The consensus is invasion could keep troops in Mexico for five years, shaping future U S Mexico relations akin to the Cuba experience.
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Washington
Texas
Mexico
United States
Republic of Cuba
Gould Denies Break With Kuhn Loeb and Rockefeller
Frank J. Gould states that reports of George J. Gould receding from the Missouri Pacific accord with Kuhn Loeb Rockefeller interests are unwarranted and untrue.
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New York
George J. Gould
Kuhn-Loeb-Rockefeller
Missouri Pacific
Frank J. Gould
Rio Grande Engineers Seek Higher Wages Amid Impending Strike
United States Commissioner of Labor Charles P. Neill arrived to help settle the Denver and Rio Grande dispute with its engineers who demand a 9 percent wage raise and threaten a strike if not granted.
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Denver
United States
Charles P. Neill
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Bridge Will Benefit Woodland District
Woodland and adjacent Clark County residents cheer the Lewis River bridge approved by the state Legislature. The span will boost local travel and improve north south overland routes to Puget Sound points, Portland, Southern Oregon and California.
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Woodland
Clark County
Lewis River
Puget Sound
Portland
Oregon
California
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Francisco Madero
Casas Grandes
Calumet & Hecla
Walitia
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Kuhn-Loeb
Rio Grande
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