Notable Deaths and assorted updates from across the nation
George C Tod of Kentucky and brother in law to President Lincoln dies in Barnwell South Carolina. The Union Pacific sues Montana Union for rental claimed under a contract. M Prinstein of Syracuse University sets a new world record in a jumping event. Mrs Stearn Wylian, born at Fort Dearborn, dies in California. her father was a casualty of the 1822 fort massacre. Reports from Mong Kong claim a US general contending for the presidential nomination. Hawaiian government appointments loom. four candidates for governor including ex President Dole. Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon crops suffer from cold. Puget Sound Timbermen push to six week logging shutdown in state. Remains to Olympia of Cowey and wife May 10. Astoria ex mayor Johnny Hume dies after long illness. Local politics and education notes, Oregon gold output estimates, golf champions in Pacific Northwest. Albany residence fire partially destroys home. insurance covers loss. California expedition to study soil and palms planned for May.
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George C. Tod
Kentucky
Lincoln
Barnwell
South Carolina
Union Pacific Railway Company
Montana Union Railway Company
Franklin Field
University of Penneylvania
Bv M. Prinstein
Syracme University
Isi2
Merc
Wenn
Mong Kong Sage
Roonsevelle Wildman
Comeale
United States
Mr. Wildman
Ft Te Sud
Han Boon
Snalers
View
Dole
Seattle
Puget Sound
Prank Gowey
Tate
John F. Cowey
Yokohama
Gower
Olympia
Hiteband
Johny W. Hume
Astoria
Olambla River
Batorday
Mise Mood Bryant
Olatekanio
Columbia County
Prnples’ Union
W. L. Kyser
Miller
Chamber of Commmerce
Oregon
Gifford
Mere
W. Aver
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Satunday
the Agricultural College
B. N. Breele
Albany
Wanmel
Howe
Abont
Binle Fein
University of California
Ir. J. Merriam
I Pealogy
Morkeley
NO SYMPATHY FOR BOERS Senate Defeats Resolution
Washington April 30. The Senate refused to consider a resolution expressing sympathy with the Howls in South Africa by a vote of 29 to 20. Other Washington news notes disqualification proposals for polygamists in Congress, Puerto Rico governance talks, and Nicaragua Canal debates amid international tension.
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Senate
House
Congress
Washington News
Washington
Howls
Yoas
Allen
Bate
Berry
Chandler
Clay
Male
Harris
Heitfeld
Moar
Jones
Arkansas
Kenny
McCumber
McKuern
Martin
Mason
Pettignew
Kime
Teller
Turner
Vet
Naye
Aldriche
Allivenard
Carter
Wyoming
Davie
Palchunk
Curliss
Michigan
Committee On Judiciary
Waehington
Puerto Rico
Foraker
Ohio
Puerto Iti
Obie
Nicaragua Canal
Bane of
Representatives
Isthmian Canal
Friends of the
Havin
Oteypact
Girt Urhaly
Nicarayou Canal
Avast
United States
London
Thahaucho
Gengral Dewitt
Biera
Portuguese East Africa
Frederick Currinton
Rhanden
Forest Fires Rage Across Michigan Wisconsin and Oregon Threaten Towns
Reports describe widespread forest fires in Michigan and Wisconsin with towns like Marinette and Ames near destruction. In Oregon the Eugene area suffers a major blaze threatening the Willamette River bridge and surrounding yards as crews race to contain the flames.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Eugene
Richtie
Ore
Enw
Eugene Tamber Company
Willamette
Gladwit
Mieh
Heert Horner Te Bollewal
Confused World News From April Reports and Odd Incidents
Mixed dispatches describe revised testimony in the Coeur d Alene inquiry involving General Merriam and calls for clearer laws. Other items report a Chicago death, a strange caning canines feast, a Kentucky court arraignment with pleas of guilty, and a Idaho inspector’s observations on tribal ceremonies and a roaming dog incident.
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Washington
Merriam
Coeur d'Alene
Congress
Powder house fire on Northern Pacific near Hiteville
A powder house holding about 1000 pounds of dynamite caught fire at Lind on the Northern Pacific near Hiteville Washington on Saturday. The ensuing explosion wrecked the depot freight house telegraph poles and shattered windows for miles. Officials and residents acted to shelter hazard. Fire believed set by sparks from a locomotive. Nearby town suffered extensive blast damage and disruption.
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Lind
Hiteville
Kantora Washington
Germany Accepts Monroe Doctrine Cautiously
A Washington dispatch reports Germany recognizes the Monroe Doctrine and does not intend to force entry into the Western Hemisphere. Berlin stresses no crisis is expected despite lingering diplomatic sensitivities as Secretary Root’s speech draws inquiries at the state department.
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Western Hemisphere
New York
Washington
Root
State Department
Woo
Germany
Gernet
New U S Battleships Planned With Record Size and Power
Washington reports three new battleships to be built for the United States. They will be the largest afloat, with 12 inch guns and heavy central citadel armor. Length about 440 feet, displacement near 15 400 tons, crewed by modern 14 pounder batteries for defense.
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Washington
United States
Naval
Fawt
Cme
Lannariel
Five Die in Blaster Explosion Near Tipton
An explosion near Tipton on April 2 killed five people and injured three. Named victims include Luther Clair, Eogleian Beers, Cie Nicholean, Jack Cathe, and Wit Photietews Cediwead. Authorities investigate cause and hold pending inquiries.
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Boller Rapiosion
Tipton
Boller
Luther Clair
Eogleian Beers
Cie Nicholean
Jack Cathe
WIT Photietews Cediwead
Frwt futttalion floods Pearteouth taftantey site
Fragmentary report notes a flood at a Pearteouth taftantey site after two years of ongoing activity. No clear location names or dates are readable.
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Mreridio
Japanese Hattieship Sighting Near Horterith April 00
Fragmentary wartime report describes a Japanese warship sighting near Horterith on an April date. The account notes the vessel failed to maneuver as expected and is engaging in evasive actions along the coast.
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Horterith
Te Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Advertised
An advertisement promises a fast cure for a cold using Lasestive Krome Quinine Tadlesa with a money back guarantee. The copy mentions failures to cure and urges cautious consumption and refunds if not effective.
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Contach
Bow
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Frederick Nolf
Denon
Hite Rose
Piiion
Qi Bealae
Vuehina
Crmckery
Fearmy
Pumrnead
General News
Pacific Northwest News
Willamette Valley
Orevon
Jaur
Pendleton
Alexander & Hexter
The
Boston
Pendleton’s Big Store
Pilsner
Pilsner Beer
OR. & K Round House
Nervita
Hood
Cure Oy
Dace Eocal Co
Chas
H. Fletcher
Geo, Darveau
Chenian
Tbride
Simon Hot
England
Nicaragua
Britain
de Prateet
France
Claud M. Johanson
Bureau of Engraving and Peloting
Tine
Hawaiian Hill
Ely
Pete Ouenies
Sole Proprietors
S.c.wells & Co
Leroy, WY
Toronto, Can
Marinette
Wis
Fish
Mich
Ames
Nathan
Dombina
Niagara
Tron Mountain
Denias
Mim
Norwalk
Patrick Cahill
Chicago
Tle
Huffalo
Buffalo
Offblade
Central
Lake Sher
Himuls Democrats
Hryan
Apel
Keladin
Asemaren Fieyan
Goebel
Frankfort, Kye
Tolay
Caloly Mowwrs
John Davie
Hariton Whittaker
W . Coulter
Tallow
Mnoy M'Connell
Wd. McConnell
Idaho
Irlonde
McDonnell
Elka
Neb
Telman & Co
THAME
Aiunieror Ioter
Palo Hone
Minnie M. Wray
Ying Wotan
Bawket
America
United States Legation
Armert
Owl Tea
Owl
W. S. Nelson
East
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