Finishing Tench and the reader’s marking device
An article discusses a boy illustrator credited as the finest critic of work and a 12 year old. It describes a drawing of a street scene with a dog, then shifts to Book Markers, a reading aid that saves time by marking the exact line a reader paused on. August G Bauer of mbua Ohio is credited with the marker design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emall
Tne
Weacorthane
Ulustrator
Enays
August G. Bauer
Mbua
Ohio
Telegraph Shorthand and Public Privileges System
A brief note discusses a telegraphic shorthand system using a key to manipulate sounds. It claims the method enables conveying any message while suggesting the public will gain privileges as instruments are prepared and funded for widespread use.
Public notice transcription incomplete and unclear
Fragments resemble a public notice page with references to sections ranges witnesses and dates but the text is garbled. The readable elements mention a June date and parties potentially filing a court or property matter, but specifics are unreadable.
Adverse Claim Notice for Oregon Lands
Notice to all persons claiming adverse interests to file claims by the tenth day of May. Names referenced include John N. Seat, Thomas W. McCloskey, and Minnie E. McCloskey. Commissioner for Oregon presides. city or county not specified.
Timber Land Notices for Publication Across Oregon and Washington
Public notices under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 list multiple claim filings in Oregon and Washington with names of filers Minnie E McCloskey Sarah E Murray Thomas Van Horn Benjamin F Eaton and Benjamin Eaton witnesses from Bancroft Roseburg Remote and Roseburg Oregon. Claims filed for timber land versus agricultural use are to be proven before local land office officials by specified September or October dates 1903 1908 1936 or 1968 depending on the entry.
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Timber Land
United States Land
Rose
Oregon
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Minnie E
R A. Dodge
United States
Myrtle Point
J T Bridges
United States Land Office
Act of Congress
Washington
Sarah E. Murray
Bancroft
County of
Coos
E. A. Dodge
United Rates
Orehey
Elmer Murray
Story Hes
Clarence Fitch
Waterman
United States Land Office Resebt 'S
Range
Rosehurst
Witneses
HH McCroseen
George Taylor
John Gardner
John Rogers
Roseburg
Ore
Ausuet
Enjamin F. Eaton
Lies
West
K- A. Dodge
Potat
Willam M Camas Porter
Joan
Valley
Herese Davis
Henry Aay
Lythe
H. Bates
Remo
J. T Bridges
Timber Land Sale Notice Across Territories
Notice to timber buyers in Oregon and surrounding regions regarding the Timber Lands Act of June 2, 1578. The notice cites federal rules for timber land sales in California Nevada and Washington Territory and references a June act related to sale procedures and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Charles of Camas Valley Files Timber Claim in Oregon
Charles of Camas Valley Douglas County Oregon files sworn statement No 806 for purchase of land in Township 309 South Range 9 West to prove timber value over agricultural value. Hearing to establish claim before Register and Receiver at Roseburg Oregon on Wednesday September 9 1903. Witnesses William Moore George May Thomas Coffey and Saydee Coffey of Camas Valley Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Camas Valley
Douglas
Oregon
Roseburg
William Moore
George May Thomas Coffey
Saydee Coffey
Allo Af Camas Valley
JT Bidges
Reglater
United States Land Office
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
de Doceinstate
Innurg
Heamet
M Throne
Grego McCulloch
Chas
Neely McCulloch
Timber Land Claim Notices for Roseburg Oregon
Notices filed under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 in Roseburg Oregon. Eugene P Deal and Tultab Sor announce sworn statements for land in sections of township 3 south range 10 west and 10 west with witnesses from Camas Valley and Roseburg. Hearings set for August 3 and August 13 1908 before the Register and Receiver.
Timber Land Notice for Oregon and California Claims
Notice to the public that Edward Jasper of Portland files for the purchase of timber land in Roseburg Oregon under the Timber Land Act. He will offer proof August 18 to show land valuable for timber, with witnesses from Camas Valley and Roseburg. Adverse claimants must file by August 15 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roeeburg
Oregon
Rose
A. E. Crouch
Charles Crouch
Camas Valley
George Taylor
Wm. McCroesen
Roseby
Balkan Crisis News Stirring With Bulgarian Mobilization Rumors
London dispatches report rumors of a Bulgarian army mobilization despite official policy. Prince Ferdinand receives menacing letters and guards tighten at the palace. Britain warns Bulgaria to block bands to Macedonia while Italian fleet prepares to act with powers’ agreement.
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Lhat
Bulgerta
Ferdinand
Itatian Pleet
London
Salonica
Matol
Amorz
Milan
Paris
M. Conetans
Constantinople
Befia Diapatch
Kuprees
Bulgaria
Great Britain
Macedonia
Vienna
Die Zeitung
Cours
Italy
Acord
Daily Telegraph
Varna
Terrible Crash Kills Four In Nashua Line
Four people died and 19 were injured when two electric cars collided near Pelham New Hampshire on a Nashua bound run. Officials cite a starter’s miscommunication and a late stop as cause. With 70 passengers aboard, many sustained cuts and wounds. some may die. Campers nearby aided victims with crowbars to pry roofs free.
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Pelham
N. H
Lowell
Nashea
Nashua
Naahua
Pereone
Russia Demands Landing Rights and Troops in Manchuria
The Times Tokyo correspondent reports M. Lesesar, the Russian envoy, sent conditions to the Chinese foreign office for Manchuria evacuation by October 8. Russia seeks landing stages on the Sungari River with guard troops and patrols along the main route to Heilungkiang, with evacuation timelines tied to Mukden and Heilungkiang provinces. China objects to both conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Pekin Telegrapha
M. Lesesar
Chinese Foreign Board
Manchuria
Russia
Bumgari River
Rueeia
Taitabao
Heillumgking
Blagovoshene
Indictments Linked to Postal Investigation Surface
Washington on September 11 reports that George W. Beavers former chief of the division of salaries and allowances and August W. Machen are indicted on conspiracy charges in the postal probe. The grand jury also indicts two others unnamed with no post office ties, while a prominent nondepartment figure is expected to be named soon in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Perenne
Federal Grand Jury
George W. Beavers
Division of Salaries and Allowances
Auqust W. Machen
Beavers
Himesis
New York Greeks Plan Aid for Macedonian Opponents
Greek community leaders in New York City organize aid for opponents of Tarkieh in Macedonia. A raised fund over 5000 dollars, with outreach to eastern cities and Greek societies, aims to press powers to act within 30 days or face a Greek volunteer regiment sailing from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Masedonia
Ecestry
United States and Colombia Clash Over Canal Treaty
The United States signals it expects Colombia to ratify a canal treaty while Washington reviews the Bogota response. Secretary Hay’s cablegram framed the issue as restraining presidential action, with a September 22 exchange of ratifications looming and Colombia’s congress already blamed for past rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Beaupre
Bogota
Hay
Senate
Selembia
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club Carnival Moves Portland Crowd
Under the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club Portland merchants stage a fall carnival September 14 to 96 with daily specials and low railroad rates. Officials promise the finest attractions west of the Rockies as ten thousand dollars is spent to ensure a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Long
Portland
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club
Merchants of Portland
Legs are Undeveloped in New Guinea Tribe
Melbourne die patch to the Daily Chronicle reports the administrator of British New Guinea finding an extraordinary tribe of macshind dwallera in the land of Papos. Swampy ground and tangled growth hinder walking and canoeing. Native dwellings are built in trace, causing natives to lose use of their lower limbs and unable to walk on firm ground without their feet being sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Melbourne
Daily Chronicle
British New Guinea
Edge of Ping and Pittesarg
A fragmentary note mentions a boundary near ping and Pittesarg with unclear details. The readable text references a limit line and nearby landmarks but lacks full context or event. Further text is needed for precise action or dates.
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Oragon
Tames
Joba Whe
N& N
Wm. M. Porter
John Lehnherr
Camab Valley
Chas Deal
Beemnen Tavis
Rome
Twesda
Wiliam H
Ellensburg
Willam Porter
John
Habedvars
Oregor
Wial
Persch
Sripa
United States Land Ofice
China
Machen
Dury
Caters
Denver
Republican
Fants Fe
N. M. Cave
Maskdous Townette Company
Colombia
Multnomah Boys
Ping An In
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