Various National News Briefs Include Mine Disaster Clarification
The Zeigler TL mine explosion is attributed to carbonic acid buildup from poor ventilation, costing about 50 lives. Other items note no Panama Canal commission clerical changes for now, a costly cape of jewels worn by Bishop Horstmann, a longer federal army bayonet, a Roosevelt train accident at Mingo Junction killing Peter Hardy, Chicago election results with Judge Dunne leading, and Illinois politics with Frank Comerford’s expulsion and reelection.
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Panama Canal Commission
United States
Horstmann
Cleveland
Kromin Catholic
Mingo Junction
Roosevelt
Peter Hardy
Hardy
Northwest News Fragments From 1905 State Ledger
Tax receipts in Clackamas County reach 069.26 dollars. Hood River reports stray danger as roads deteriorate. John Lutecho found frozen to death in a hay loft near Hamilton Montana after disappearing in January. North Yakima depot expansions proceed with clerks unaffected. Secretary Dunbar to dispatch 1905 season laws to counties at 140 dollars each including postage. Portland customs revenue tallies 47 573. February and January compares show declines from prior years. Union Pacific wreck near Rock Springs blocks traffic for 12 hours. sixteen cars derailed. Governor Toole imposes quarantine on multiple states over sheep fever fears, banning imports from quarantined regions.
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Clackamas
Hood River le
Garda
Findle
John Lutecho
Hamilton
Mont
Urunk
Portland
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Helmy
Fast Mail
Overland Limited
J. K. Toole
Montana
California
Colorado
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
North Dakota
New York
South Dakota
Ohio
Wyoming
Washington
Oregon
Booming New York Building Surge Amid Transit Projects
A vivid New York letter notes an unprecedented building boom with Manhattan and Brooklyn totals soaring from 10 million to 23.5 million in early 1900s, driven by office, residential, and municipal works. It cites major transit projects and a robust job market while flagging legal oddities and notable obituaries.
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New York
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Bronx
Pennsylvania Railroad
Miniattan
Rap Transit Commission
Steking
Jome
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Porto Rico
United States
Suprem
Curnele
Ollente
Wenate Haa
Egulir Physichine
Gigantic Idol in Japan Dates From Ancient Era
A colossal brazen image near Kamakura and Yokohama represents the largest idol in the world. It traces to Emperor Shomu’s era, died AD 748. The statue rises about 64.5 feet, with a 16 by 9.5 foot face, 3.9 foot eyes, 6.5 foot eyebrows, and a 6 foot middle finger.
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Kamakura
Yokohama
Japan
Shomu
Cuba's Tobacco Crop in 1904 Shows Regional Shifts
Cuba produced 416000 bales of tobacco in 1904 up 74000 from 1903 with Western Cuba rising while central and eastern areas fell. United States imports reached 197000 bales, down 9800 from 1903. Exports valued at leaf 1 000 000 cigars 14 160 000 cigar eted 500 000 leaf 108 000. Despite fewer bales exported than 1903 the year earned 1 650 000 more.
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Cuba
Intted Staten
Hotel Arrivals At The St George Incomplete List
Long list of hotel arrivals including Mrs Gould Nolin J A Allison and many others from Portland Spokane Seattle and New York. Mentions Eller's Mule store and Hont to care for the poor of Walla Walla County for 3500, $506 less than last year.
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St. George
P. Gould
Nolin
J. A. Allison
Portland
F. J. Gardner
G. Ll. Richardson
Heppner. Co
W. Stults
New York
I. &. Kiersted
DPD
E. Braden
Walla Walla
B. Gulliford
Mohale
W. W. Powell
Tacoma
R. B. Wilson
W. Evans
Jay Willams
Cl. Downer
Spokane
L. L.borne
HH. L. Moody
J. Cc. Hamilton
Seattle
J. FR. Hamilton
Leittie
Louis Martin
J. H. Parrott
Mies May Young
Union
J. G. Silth
W. J. Cross
A. J. Pitner
City
H. Wt. Jackson
San Francisco
the Pendleton
A. Loy
W. J. Bland
Leo Peterson
Mia
Frantes Cowling
St. Paul
James Donald
Denver
L. F. McDuffle
Boston
Lindsey
Porthand
F. Wooster
W. C Marks
C. Dale
Charles M. Robins
AL Hennick
James A. Stier
St. Loui
W. BH. Colwell
Ariington
Peter van Batti
Wiliam Maher
G. J. Mekivoy
Starbuck
A. Loesch
B Hepfeyman
Fred
Rogers
A. Hamilton
CM. Smith
C. Ades
Jamea
Jackson
Ed Switzer
A. A. Perle
Hie Lewis
H. L. Goldstein
Winn
St. Louis
Hamill
Chicago
Georgethu
Lewiston
Freche
Baker City
Wallaa Waila County
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Rolf
Mark Ton
Frederick Enh xli
General News
Dunne Min
Wie
Alty
John F. Brauivkl
Frank D. Comerford
Hilnots Texgilature
Tim Windidntine Vin
Northwest News
Wade & Bon
New York City
Latimer
A. E., Latimer
Ander
Phil Sheridan
South Carolin
United States Military Academy
West Point
Sheridan
Bull Run Hin
Burnside
Fourth Cavalry
Iidlane
North West
Theodore Schuele
Columbus
Bucklen
Tallyman & Co
the Bickers
J. D. Gregorie
Adama
BE. L. Meeker
Everett
W. T. MecLachlin
St. Lowis
Rh. McLachlin
St. Louins
James C. Hunsiker
Port Scot
J. H. Roulstone
B. F. Owsley
Dayton
W. W. Wall
Echo
William J. Moore
E. B. Hays
la Grande
C. BE. Harper
Ira Hornibrook
Goldendale
Homer Kendall
Helix
Mra
Kendall
T. 5
Ragedale
Lydian le Doux
Myrick
Rillen Cole
Miller
Hugo
H. K Wilhelm
J. Brown
Huson
Eller’s Mule Store
Court Street
Pendleton
Murphy
W. E. Davidson & Co
Cout Street
Aspeta
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Alliance Assurance Co
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
North British & Mercantile Co
Vesconce
Royal Insurance Co
Frank Bclopton
East Court Street
Justin
Kirk
the Fair Department Store
Post Office
Frazer Theatre
K. J. Taylor
Lessee
Mer
Jules Murry
Max Figman
Kitty
LAUN
Iry
McLaughlin
Cottonwood Street
Court
Winslow Bros
Keith
Sullivan @ Bond
Robinson
V. Stroble
East Court ST
T. C. Taylor
Main Street
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