Our Advertisement Brings a Visitor in A Study in Scarlet
Holmes and I discuss a curious murder case in Brixton road with a wedding ring found at the scene. An advertisement draws a visitor, an old woman, who may hide a clue to the killer. Holmes tails the lead, and the night deepens with new possibilities.
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Holmes
Enoch J. Drebber
Cleveland
Jemner
Brixton Road
Malwand
White Hart Tavern
Holland Grove
Dr. Watson
Baker Street
Drebber
Areing
Leige
Lowlands
Charles
Phillippe de Croy
Hloria Guilhelm Whyte
William Whyte
Sherlock Holmes
Doctor Wason
Sally
Duncan Street
Houndsditch
Circus
Bally
Mayfield Place
Peckham
Sawyer
Dennis
Tom Dennise
Earl Murger
Maida
Obedience and Courage at West Point Cadet Action
An 1860s story recounted by James Barnes in the Chicago Chronicle shows a West Point officer following orders to seize a battery on a crest despite a brigadier’s doubt. The cadet charged from cover, took the position, and brought the guns back, illustrating discipline under fire.
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West Point
James Barnes
Thys
Chicago Chronicle
Islands of Al and Chatham Wrecked in Odd Tales
Captain Richard Nye describes Albe marne with an immense extinct crater containing 40 000 tons of sulphur. He notes a coastal tramway needed for transport and a wild dog overrun island. He reports a tide influenced lake on Chatham rising and falling and untouched by sounding lines. Ancient relics are mentioned amid the travelogue.
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Richard Nye
San Francisco
Albemarne
Nye
Chatham
Various World and Domestic News Snapshots Across Continents
The passage notes trade standing in the Orient, Ireland’s potential future status, naval maneuvers off Massachusetts, Boer movements from St Helena, plague mortality in Simla, General Von Goasier’s resignation, a fatal pulp mill explosion in Wilmington, coal mine negotiations, Japan’s stance on Midway, a sugar war in Vancouver, Emperor Francis Joseph turning 72, a prominent man’s suicide in Paterson, cholera spread in Manchuria, Chinese arrivals in Mexico, a strike affecting the Union Pacific, fraud allegations against a San Francisco suspect, and the liquidation affairs of a New York Liquid Air inquiry.
Hot Tempered Debate Marks Trans Mississippi Congress
At St Paul on August 28 the Trans Mississippi congress opened its morning session with a clash over the meat trust. William Henry Eustis of Minneapolis moved to expunge F B Thurber's address from the records accusing him of acting as a meat trust agent and of seeking to present the trust's side to the public. The heated exchange interrupted proceedings and highlighted tensions surrounding the trust issue.
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St. Paul
Oregon News Highlights Public Projects and Local Incidents
Hillsboro plans a public fruit exposition while Salem and officers tackle an opium case with fines for the proprietor. Willamette Valley Land Co exhibits fruit at the Nebraska state fair. federal support vows aid to eradicate the vice. Oregon City officer Charles Barclay shifts to Atlantic transport. Corvallis Yaquina Bay road grant discussed. Third Presbyterian Church in Portland dedicated. Grasshoppers threaten hop crops. Albany Linn county to spend 1000 on Eastern advertising. Maybelle crowned queen of a carnival. A Milton man arrested for check fraud in Huntington. Loewen Company pays state for May convict labor. Rev Philo Fuller Phelps to lead Ashland church. Remains of Harvey A. Hogue to be buried in Portland.
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Charles Barclay
Oregon City
Lawton
Conenceilantic Transport Ton
Philippine Forte
United States
Corvallis & Yaquina Bay
Philo Fuller Phelps
Latinas
Cal
Ashland
Harvey A. Hogue
Oregon
Winthrop Beach
Mass
Portland
Keeping Trusts in Check Under New Conditions
The nation should assume power to regulate interstate corporations with moderation. Publicity of major corporate facts is essential to deter evils and reveal real versus imaginary abuses. Careful, gradual action follows full light, avoiding sectional or class rancor and impossible aims.
UW President Graves Resigns for Further Study Abroad
Seattle August 23 Frank P Graves president of the University of Washington has tendered his resignation to the board of regents. He states his departure is due to a wish to pursue post graduate studies in Eastern and European universities and a belief that university duties have overtaken him.
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Seattle
Wash
Frank P. Graves
University of Washington
Board of Regents
Graves
Will of Mrs Fair Discloses 300000 Estate
The will of Mrs. Charles Fair, made public in San Francisco on August 23, provides an estate valued about 300000. An annuity of 10000 is left to her mother and 10000 to each of six siblings. The remaining balance goes to her husband. The Fair heirs promise no contest against relatives.
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San Francisco
Charles Fair
Automobilists Nearly Lynched in Rhine Province
In August in the Rhine province Belgian automobilists including a count killed an old man and two children. The mob sought to lynch the travelers but were prevented by police rescue.
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Berlin
Rhine
Regional Market Prices for Farm Commodities
Prices listed for Wheat Barley Flour Millet and bran Hay Potatoes Butter Eggs Cheese and meats across Oregon Washington and California. Includes ranges for white and gray wheat feed barley best grades graham flour and shipper items with per ton per cental and per dozen figures.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Shorts
Gray
Oregon
California
Young America
Roosevelt urged to call Congress to end coal strike
New York Aug 26 Roosevelt to convene a special session of Congress to end the coal strike. Central Federated labor leaders urged immediate action and plans to quickly terminate the dispute.
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New York
PoteMent
Senator Hanna Calls for Coal Operators and Miners to Meet
Senator Hanna, en route to Susquehanna, urges coal operators to meet miners in arbitration. He says he has done all in his power and will not make further attempts, warning a prolonged strike will raise coal prices and strain families and the nation. He cites leaders opposing any settlement and predicts a lengthy fight.
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Bare
Susued
Miia Fae
Hanna State
Tion
Hanns
Asslees
Morrison and Scott Lead Platform Nominations for Governor and Officials
The article lists John T. Morrison for Governor and Miss Mary L. Scott as Superintendent, with several district judges nominated by acclamation. It notes no Fourth district nomination and highlights platform goals including tariff revisions, constitutional amendments to curb trusts, opening more valuable reserve lands for agriculture, and a revised two mile limit law with minor changes.
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Mary L. Scott
Eee
Ee Bell
Saraph T. Morgan
Kootenal
E. C. Steele
George H. Stewart
Afred Budge
Central Committee
Franz Sigel Dies in New York at 77
General Franz Sigel, famed for his Civil War service and earlier Baden revolution involvement, dies at his New York City home in the 78th year. The noted military figure had a storied career spanning Europe and America.
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New York City
New York
Franz Sigel
Sigel
Governors to Attend Lewis and Clark Monument Cornerstone
Portland Aug 26 Henry Reed and Lewis and Clark centennial organizers report governors of Oregon Washington and Idaho have replied promising to attend the cornerstone laying for a monument to Lewis and Clark in City Park. An invitation was sent to President Roosevelt.
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Portland
Henry EK. Reed
Oregon
Washington
Lewis and Clark
An Inoy
Roos
Apple Growers Meet to Regulate Prices Across States
About 25 prominent apple growers from Kansas Nebraska Indiana Missouri Arkansas and Illinois met in St Louis on August 28 to discuss forming a united organization to regulate apple prices and stabilize markets.
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St. Louis
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois
Somesie Anid
Acalls United Col Nevis Oe
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wade @ reid
Salem
Fred Reese
Umatilla County
Willamette Valley Land Co
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