Lonely Oregon canyon hermit miner Powell dies after 30 years
Ike Powell a prospector who kept a cabin open to travelers for three decades was found dead near his timbered home by the Anake River in the Snake River country 40 miles below Huntington Oregon. He hoped to return to Pennsylvania to wed his native love. he died in a mine incident in his homeland and was buried beneath the tree sheltering his cabin. He fed travelers and refused money, composing gold duets and hosting pioneers while never writing a letter after retirement. Neighbors laid him to rest under his pine, with no marker or monument to identify him beyond memory.
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Snake River
Huntington
Oregon
Iver
Powell
M Bane
Powel
Hindo
Pennsylvania
Ponnevivani
Eaxtern Gyoyon
Grand Ronde Valley
Desente Brake
Anake
Bey
Bey Thar
Tleaweotheart
Gyor
Brownlee Ferry
Pine Valley
Pine Creek
Thas Mountain
Pele
Idaho
Brownlee’s
Forry
Dauvers
Earth
Sheepshearers Form Union in Butte Amid Turbulence
The Shearers organize as Sheepshearers' Union of America after withdrawing from multiple labor bodies. Fourth annual convention selects Piatt Richardson of Butte as president and secretary treasurer, with officers from Utah and California. Next convention set for Butte on July 23, 1906, as headquarters remain. The union claims governing boards cannot veto strikes, argues for autonomy and regionally timed work across North America with high expenses and wages around ten dollars daily.
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Eee Menting
Butte
Sheepshearers’ Union of America
American Labor Union
Montana Bute Federation of Labor
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Geo li
Wrld of
Labor
Schodpahearers
Piatt Richardson
J. ©. Carlston
Fairview
Utah
Perth
San Lila Obispo
Cal
J. A. Norton
San Francisco
A. L. Tilford
Great Falls
Mont
Mehndi
Mutei Iing
Sheepehedarenke
North America
Tombstone Censor Reveals Gruesome Cemetery Traditions
A Philadelphia Bulletin report discusses a tombstone censor in a cemetery scandalizing grave markers. It notes a case where a tester’s miswritings and defaced stones spurred blame on mill owners and a lurid inscription about murder. The piece mentions trophies, gloves, and a biting description of a brutal act carved on monuments.
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Ray Tyrol
Norrixtons
Qautauily
Ouliaph
Heney
Lutre
Athelets
Philadelphia Bulletin
Uncanny Eyes From Deep Sea Creatures Describe Odd Vision
The article details bizarre deep sea fish with various eye adaptations including no eyes, eye-like lenses, and stalked eyes. It notes eyes growing on long stems, positions along bodies, and luminous or lanternlike features that resemble windows or portholes on a moving vessel.
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St Nicholas
Pews in churches and social status through time
The London Telegraph notes pews evolved from private favors under Henry VIII to broader use by the gentry in Elizabethan and Stuart eras, with 17th century restorations increasing luxury. It recalls box pews that excluded the poor to cold, dim corners, while bishops recount servants serving wine between prayers.
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Henry VIII
Thomas More
Elizaldch
Charles 1
Eden
Hinaster
London Telegraph
Harvey Combe and Dr Parr Cartoon Reproof in London
The London scene recalls Harvey Combe as mayor offering a farcical reproof to Dr Parr after church. Parr jokes about memory and names, while Combe retorts with a quip about forgetting the doctor’s memory. A witty exchange highlights public figures and clerical tension in a humorous London moment.
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Harvey Combe
London
Parr
Way Out Mrs Hiran Offen-See Dispute Over Dirty Dishes
A garbled excerpt from a newspaper column shows Mrs Hiran Offen-See and Marta arguing about dirty dishes on the table at Inte. The piece suggests choosing dark colored ware to hide dirt and mentions cash versus charge sales as a light trivia item.
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Hiran
Marta
St Maria
Philadelphia
Palouse Wash. Builds New Brick School Home Nearly Done
In Palouse Washington a new brick school building is nearing completion. A nephew jokes about a dream where he borrowed ten dollars from his uncle. The uncle responds generously, saying Otto may keep the money.
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Aoncle
Otto —Perroquet
Palouse, Wash
Cotton Denies Advances in Oregon Judgeship Concession Talks
W. W. Cotton, counsel for the Oregon-California & Western Railway, says he has not agreed to any offer of a judgeship or related concessions. He traveled from New York and spoke with officials including Harriman, Roosevelt, and others, but refused to discuss the matter.
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Aitary
United
Staten Matelet Court
Oregon
Berg Concesnions
Mir
Cotton
Ofeter
Moosevelt
New York
Well Street
Harriman Roads
Ho Harriman
Enat
Fila
Mr. Cotton
Hie Sauetmwor
Valuations up as property rolls expand statewide
The Ashland Record reports Assessor Applegate and the county court announce sharp increases in property valuations. Heavy taxpayers and the railroad face high assessments, with timberland held by landlords also adding to the roll. Officials say the tax levy will fall short of feared, but first-year results may not reflect final figures. A Spokane liquor dealers leader pushes for an ordinance banning free lunches in saloons.
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Politioe
Ashland
Applegate
Peem
A. Wilmot
Spokane
Liqder Dealers’ Association
Hotel St George Advertisement in Oregon Town
The Hotel St George offers European plan accommodations with steam heat and bath en suite. Modern conveniences include telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. Corner Main and West Street, a block and a half from the depot.
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St George
Oregon
Werh ST
Pendleton
Portland
Touriche
Commercia Travelera
How Trs
COURT STREET REMODELLED AND READY FOR SERVICE
The Golden Rule etel on Court Street is remodeled and refurnished throughout. Steam heat and electric light are provided, with clean rooms and up-to-date fittings. Prompt service is promised by proprietor W. Parker.
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Oxford
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J. * Smith
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Bingham Springs
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Pendleton Roller Mills
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East Oregonian
Admange
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Bakei County
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Ike Powell
Bnoke River
Silk Borrow
Abstess
Kaskowowski
Bual
Baltimore American
Tickson County
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Beecham
Int
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
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London & Lancashire Fire Inssurance Co
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Ce Royal Insurance Co
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BIS
Frank Bclopton
East Court Street
Hotel
St. George
Heongh Darvead
the Bicker's
Court Street
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Wem
Saumhey Roos
Bar
Enid
Alta House
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Alta
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Lewis and Clark Exposition Osborn Hotel
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Baylor
Ankeny
Deer
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