Scarce Gow Potatoes Hit New York City Markets
Reports from Ireland Scotland and Belgium show potato shortages in New York City while Roosevelt hints at 1904 presidential plans. US Bessemerate output for 1902 and 10k totals reveal declines. canal water supply debates and a murder arrest in Newton Mass are noted. Agnes Pemberton dies by suicide in New York. Bryan avoids commitment to Parker for president. Japanese claim no war losses. Fall River cotton mills plan two nonworking days weekly to cut output.
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New York City
Ireland
Scotland
Begium
Roosevelt
Himsell
United States
George Gattley
Manila
Canal Commission
Santa Rita
Charles I. Tucker
Weer Newton
Mass
Mabel Page
Agnes Pemberton
West Tith Street
New York
Oregon and Washington News Summary
Hoquiam finishes trolley line as first cars run. Champoeg hosts May 1 civil government anniversary. German farmer Morack dies by strychnine at Hillsboro. Cartoonist Homer Davenport tours Oregon with lecture, speaks in Portland April 15. Yaquina Bay Oyster Company formed in Portland with 14000 capital to grow oysters at Yaquina. Miner William Carlo shot Goldie Williams and killed himself near Seattle on April 1. Calgary lawyer J A Boggs arrested for Express car robbery of 10000 near Calgary. Baker county primary delegates favoring Sam White elected for district attorney. Richard Manoogian on trial at Freany leaped to death from courtroom window. Emma L. Watson, recently brought from Chicago on 4000 bond, denies fleeing Oregon over Marle Ware land frauds.
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Joe Morack
Hillsboro
Homer Davenport
Oregon
Portland
Vyaquina Bay Oyster Company
Yaquina
William Carlo
Goldie Willams
Seattle
J. A. Boggs
Calgary
N. W.T
Baker County
Sam White
Richard Manoogian
Freany
Emma L. Watson
Chicago
Was Base Baseball Ends In Melange Of Wrecks And Wagers
A chaotic baseball misadventure at Alta street pits Boston store clerks against O R L & N employees in a surreal, injury‑ridden game. The score skewed 21 to unknown as derailed cars, broken flanges, hot boxes, and insurance losses shadowed the antics. The spectacle, praised for audience appeal, foreshadows a rematch between hack workers and draymen amid hospital fund chatter.
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Alta Street
Boston
Armon
Hack
Diraymen
Draymen
Olympia
The Game Keeper at Fraser Theatre April 18
The Fraser presents a new romantic Irish drama The Game Keeper on April 18 starring Thomas J. Smith a young singing comedian as the hero. The play centers on Irish life with a jovial lead and a warm hearted protagonist.
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Frazer
the Fraser
Thomas J. Smith
Mr. Smith
Love and Deception Drive Hamlet The Game Keeper Hero
A theatrical review describes a charming love story woven through the play featuring a game keeper as the hero. He helps the downtrodden, outwits enemies who accuse him of murder, and achieves happiness. Mr Smith sings noted throughout. The company carries scenery and a luminous chapel scene closes the final act.
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Mr Smith
Rates for General Conference travel Pendleton to Los Angeles
The O R and N Co and Southern Pacific announce round trip rates from Pendleton to Los Angeles for the General Conference in Los Angeles. fare via steamers Portland to San Francisco and on to Los Angeles is 44.85 dollars with various routing options. Tickets go on sale April 23 to 30 from Portland and April 23 to 30 from Pendleton. for details contact FB. Smith, Pendleton agent.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Seyard
Pendleton
Portland
San Francisco
S. Co
Paland
Southern Pacific
Game Powle
Portian
Low Angeles
Viaral
FB. &, Smith
Oregon
BE. C. Smith
Sovereign Grand Lodge
California
EB. C. Smith
National Association Retail Grocers Rates to San Francisco 1904
National Association Retail Grocers in San Francisco announces low travel rates from Pendleton to San Francisco with steamship and rail options and specific sale dates. Also reports a Leesville Indiana case praising King’s New Discovery for lung ailments with testimonials and price details.
Westinghouse and Vanderbilt Letter Exchange
A young George Westinghouse sought capital for his automatic brake by writing to Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt replied with a brief scrawl stating he had no time to waste on fools, later inviting Westinghouse to call after the brake proved successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westinghouse
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad Company
Commodore Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Mr. Westinghouse
Smokeless powder dangers highlighted by Popular Mechanics
The article notes both advantages and dangers of smokeless powder. It explains it does not reveal gun locations or obstruct gunners sightlines, but emits deadly gases. In open fields wind disperses fumes, yet aboard ships fumes can blow back into turrets and risk crew asphyxiation during target practice.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for All Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for burns sores bruises cuts ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Sold by Tallman & Co. druggists at 25 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Bucklen
Tallman & Co
Catholic Men Lecture by Rev Father Lawler in Pendleton
Rev Father A S Lawler of Portland Oregon will lecture to the Catholic men of Pendleton at the Trades and Labor Council hall on Thursday evening at o oclock. The lecture is free and a large attendance is expected. Grazing land for lease 32000 acres on Grande Ronde river for Chande Monde Lumber Co Perry Oregon recent soundings show depths 10000 to 14000 feet near Point Conception California.
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Father A. S. Lawler
Portland, Or
Hall of Trades and Labor Council
Pendleton
Grande Ronde River
Chande Monde Lumber Co
Perry, Or
Point Conception
Cal
Cequiren
Pature
Grand Ronde River
Grand Ronde Lumber Co
Wanderers and firms listed across numerous cities in a regional directory
A long OCR fragment catalogs names and places from Spokane to Portland and beyond, noting individuals such as A Rucker, W B Waters, J H Kloeckner, J E Matlock, and many others with affiliations or residences in Spokane Portland La Grande Baker City Sumpter and more. It also covers travel offers for a Knights Templar triennial conclave in San Francisco with route options and dates in 1904, plus ad copy for Catarrh Cure and a mail order offer from Cheney & Co.
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A. Rucker
Spokane
W. B. Waters
Williams
J. H. Kloeckner
J. E. Matlock
City
W. Albers
Portland
E. P. Bergmann
Sumpter
J. J. Murphy
Darwin Corbett
Sek Cathin
John EB
Lathrop
Charles Wanzer
A. D. Chase
Ramady
GK. Verger
Baker City Co
Bo Mass
la Grane
George W. Campbell
Minneapolis
W. L. Sterling
K. D. Ball
Kk C Long
Kh. & Porter
Meacham
N. B. Macklin
James Klindt
William van Vitor
0G. & Youngman
BE. B. Coman
E. O. Bergmann
T. Burghduff
J. T. Morgan
Seattle
H. E. Baker
Los Angeles
R. D. Curl
G. H. Mason
Lansing
G. Brooks
New York
Geo. H. Rutherland
Walla Walla
J. H. King
Helix
W. W. Harrah
Will Horse
P. Cathelen
Wild Horse
L. L. Todd
Chicago
St. Louis
George A. Davis
D. Ball
H. G. Patterson
Frank Miller
F. T. Wagner
E. H. Parsons
Salt Lake
W. O. Bridgeman
George KE
Craig
Canton
J. G. Murdock
Alcago
J. C. Drake
Indianapolis
Cattlegrowers Convention Set for Portland
Oregon cattlegrowers convene in Portland on April 16 at 10 a.m. at the Auditorium between Taylor and Salmon, Third Street. URANT MAYS serves as secretary and urges all involved in the industry to attend for important discussions.
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Cattlegrowers
Cattlegrowers of
Oregon
Portland
Taylor
Salmon
Third Street
Urant Mays
Grand Ronde Lumber Co acres burn in Oregon fire
A fire in Perry Oregon destroyed 200 shanty tenements and caused a loss near $100000. The Grand Ronde River area lumber operation was noted in connection with the blaze and Tampa Florida reported the financial impact of the disaster.
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Tampa
Fla
Newbro’s Herpicide Claims Dandruff Cure Approach
The ad asserts dandruff is caused by a parasitic germ and promises cure by eradicating it. It emphasizes treating underlying cause with Newbro’s Herpicide, claiming hair will regrow once the germ is killed. Includes agent contact and request for a sample.
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Hale
Newbro
Ste. Send Wo
Herpicide Co
Mick
W. Schmidt
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F. W. Schmidt
General News
Falliver
Northwest News
Hoquimi
Wash
Champoeg
City Property
T. Wade
E. O
New York Dispatch
The
cHiLe
National Association
Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Tullman & Co
Bia
Rotel Bickers
B. T. Coles
Worfe
W. Miller
EB. Putman
J. W. Norton
W. H. Mackay
Fred H. Parr
Agency
E. Romine
Milton
James Kirk
C. V. Cooper
C. Hawley
Salem
J. B Nichols
G. B. Zell
James Petrie
D. G. Welch
W. W. Vanel
J. B. Bargar
Joe
Rothlin
McKay
Charles Burns
Pullman
L. M. Warris
Adams
W. H. Surtyle
C. J. Hanscom
Mrs. Woods
Dulas
J. C. Sheddia
Baker City
W. Shields
Pilot Rock
Knights Tempar
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Conrad Platzoeder Meat Market
Pendleton, Oregon
Deapain Block
E. A. Mann
Rock Spring
Uel
Lantz Bros
Main
Depa
Winona
Neagle Bros
C. B. Pendleton
East Oregonian
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