City and State News Roundup From Early 1900s
The Mississippi River fell below a stated level at New Orleans as of April 11 1903. Chicago firm Lord Owen Co confessed insolvency in federal court with assets listed at 315 thousand dollars and mobility at 742 790. New Jersey Governor Murphy vetoed an anti cigarette bill. Railway workers won a 15 percent wage increase after a 11 minute meeting with Colorado and Southern officials. Salvation Army band members in Paterson New Jersey were arrested for blocking streets during a street meeting. Three blind salamanders were captured in the US Fish Commission well in San Marcos Texas, a well 108 feet deep possibly pierced a cavern. Residents of Sharia fear a corpse's presence could bring misfortune. Hungary blocked a funeral cottage passage and police faced a crowd, firing on villagers and killing two.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Lord, Owen & Co
Chicago
United States District Court
Murphy
New Jersey
Colorado & Southern
United States Fish Commission
San Marcos
Texas
Roosevelt to address University of Washington students
Roosevelt will speak to students at the University of Washington in Seattle. Joho A. Kemp, veteran Indian war fighter, died after diving in Woodburn Friday at 77. Mrs. Rose F. Burrell, Portland figure, died Friday at 11. James Jones, Fossil sheepman, shot and killed by John Kitek Friday over an orange row. Oregon officials revive and organize unions in Southern Oregon. Peter P. Morgan, Dalles pioneer, died Friday at 80. he arrived in Oregon in 1862. Woodbury the saloon man arrested for selling Wyuer. Walla Walla county enacts chain gang measures. Fort Walla Walla transfers officer Fair to Presidio, San Francisco. Den Winkle sought for horse theft in Jackson County located in Humboldt County, Calif. William White of Las Vegas plans a woolen mill at North Yakima this spring. asks sheepmen for $2.00 donations toward $8.00 cost.
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Roosevelt
University of Washington At
Seattle
Joho A. Kemp
Woodburn
Rose F. Burrell
Portland
James Jones
Fossil
John Kitek
National Walters
Tnions
Oregon
Peter P. Morgan
Dalles
Woodbury
Walla Walla
Washington
Walla Wella
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Walle
Hotel Arrivals List Reveals Guests Across Cities
The hotel register shows numerous guests visiting from cities like Chicago, Spokane, Athena, Portland, Eugene, La Grande, and Lewiston. Names include W H Cottrell, Kate Dahl, John Prime, W B Mitchell, J D Gerking, Ross Bergoin, Minnie Gergolh, L McKenzie, J Nelson, L Douker, A J Johnson, O A Campbell, Lee Cunningham, W EL Millard, WH Henderson, J H Kloeckner, Oscar Cain, T W Lusk, J Reid, Miss C Heelbink, A R Anderson, Andrew Peterson, August Drake, John Larsen, and many others.
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W. H. Cottrell
City
Austin
Chicago
Fred Austin
Kate Dahl
John Prime
W. B. Mitchell
Portland
Young
Tacoma
Mary Gerking
Athena
C. E. Gerking
Ross Bergoin
Minnie Gergolh
L. McKenzie
Adams
Eugene O. A. Campbell
Eugene
Lee Cunningham
D. W. Peston
San Francisco
L. Estes
W. EL Millard
Spokane
W. OD. Keller
Sensation in Leesville as man saved by New Discovery
W H Brown of Leesville Ind was saved from death by King's New Discovery for Consumption. He suffered from asthma but the remedy gave immediate relief and led to a complete cure. The ad claims cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with trials offered free. Tallman Co guarantees and sells at 10 cents and 1. Trial bottles are free.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Tallman & Co_ druegists
Tria
Notice to Contractors for Dr Smith basement work bids
Notice to Contractors sealed proposals will be received at the office of T F Howard architect up to noon April 12 1903 for erection and completion of a timber frame rear basement time basment for Dr J Smith plans prepared for the gate to TF Howard architect Separate bids will be received for stone work of the basement Right to reject any and all bids reserved April 1903
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T. F. Howard
J. Smith
TF Howard Archuest
Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed in Toledo notice
A fragmented 19th century legal style notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure all cases of catarrh. It asserts payment of one hundred dollars for each uncured case and is signed by Frank J. Cheney as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Public authentication date is December 6.
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Oitid
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Sackett to Engage in Poultry Business in Echo Region
Echo reports W. V. Sackett of Portland returning home after a visit and planning to return soon to start an extensive poultry venture using native jack rabbits for flesh. He cites warm, dry soils as ideal. Also notes a thriving Echo saloon and a successful church benefit, plus rapid lumber sales and a forthcoming light wool clip with price pressures shaping sheep numbers.
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Portland
Charlies Miller
M .E. Church
Buckiin Amica Salve Promoted for All Ailments
An advertising snippet touts Buckiin Amica Salve as a thorough healing remedy for burns sores bruises cuts boils eruptions and piles. Sold by Tallman & Co druggists at 250 with a guarantee of satisfaction.
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Buckiin
Tallman & Co
Ordinance No. 122 and water mains work update
The Weston Leader reports ordinance No. 122 and notes new four inch water mains being laid down Broad and Franklin streets. Nearby homes in Normal Heights will soon be piped for free water, signaling expanded utility service.
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Broad
Franklin Streets
Weston Leader
TASTEFUL DECORATION BY HOLLEY IN ALEXANDER STORE WINDOW
W H Holley exhibits a graceful display in the Alexander Department store dry goods window. Eight muted pillars and four arches form a Greek temple entrance in white marble reliefs of brownish red stone. The overall height reaches about ten feet, noted for its simple color contrast and refined taste.
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Alexander Department
WH. Holley
Portland
Annual Banquet For Pendleton Academy Faculty
Pendleton Academy students host their annual banquet for the faculty on the evening of April 24. The event will be held in the Academy building, replacing previous hall venues with a suitable room now available on campus.
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Pendleton Academy
Acker’s Blood Elixir Promises Cure for Blood Poisoning
Advert says Acker's Blood Elixir positively cures chronic blood poisoning and scrofulous affections. Calls it a matchless system tonic and purifier. Money refunded if dissatisfied. Price five cents and one dollar. Sold by F. W. Schmidt & Co., druggists.
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Acker
W. Schmidt & Co
Milton backs Columbia College with endowment plan
Milton supporters join leading citizens in pledging $1 each toward a $16,000 endowment for Columbia College. Rev G H Gibbs confirms $7,000 in gifts, with $2,000 from church boards and the rest from Milton residents RF Johnson leaves for Washon ga Wash after a message from a brother in An tonia about his ailing mother. Gilly buys timber land near Briggwon totaling 48 acres. Athena lumber plans a saw mill on the tract. DeGraw buys Green ranch on Wild Horse Creek for stock pasture, three miles from his farm. Mr and Mrs J R King install firer free water at their Water street home.
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Milton
Columbia College
G. H. Gibbs
RF. Johnson
Fairview Farm
Washonga Wash
Antonia
Eritfea
A. M. Gilly
Briggwon
Athena
DeGraw
Wild Horse Creek
W. Courtney
DeGra
Old Dutch Henry Feed Yard Ad
L Nel, formerly of the Hotel Alta, now runs the Old Dutch Henry Feed Yard and offers care for four horses. The yard features ample stalls and large corrals for loose horses and cattle. Hay and grain for sale, chop mill in connection.
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L. Nel
Hotel
Alta
Subscribing Scams Cited by East Oregonian Publisher
The notice warns readers about illegal magazine subscription schemes risking money loss. It directs subscribers to contact East Oregonian Pub in Pendleton, Oregon, and notes a 10 percent penalty from the publisher. The language resembles a cautionary public notice about fraudulent postal subscriptions.
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Europe
Oregusian
East Oregonien
East Oregonian Pub
Pendleton
Oregon
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General News
Salvation Army
Paterson
N. J
Sbaria
Hungary
Pacific Northwest News
A. W
Eee
Eal
Manlaia Feos
Cheney
ECHO
M. E. Church
W. H. Holley
Alexander
Ou Fountain
Weston News
F. W. Schmidt
Ph. G
Gray’s Harbor
Gray’s Harbor Com. Co
Opp. W. & C. R. Depot
N. K
Therkelsen's
East Court Street
Byers
Tursare
Itv
Neagle Brothers Weeell
East Oregonian
E. J. Murphy
Court Street
Shervish Aliams Paint
Nick
Memcai Mills Novelty CO
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