Fire at McDonnell residence in South Bend
A Thursday morning blaze at John McDonnell's residence in South Bend Oregon exposed the family to danger. Mrs McDonnell fled in night clothes with serious burns while Mr McDonnell and his son jumped from second story windows. The elderly couple, burned and injured, are reported in precarious condition. The home valued at 3500 with 1500 in renovations was destroyed.
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South Bend
Wash
John McDonnell
Killa
Albany
Lucien LaFugue
John LaFargue
San Rafael Cal
Harrisburg
LaFargue
St. Mary's Hospital
Hood River Bans Medicine Sample Distribution
Hood River city council approved an ordinance prohibiting distribution of medicine samples in the city. A fine of 25 to 100 dollars is set for violations. An emergency clause states the indiscriminate distribution of patent medicines harms public health and youth in Hood River.
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Hood River, Or
Hood River
Infantile paralysis reaches Vancouver Washington case reported
In Vancouver Washington a five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Co W Parsons of West Eighteenth street, is afflicted with infantile paralysis. The child is in critical condition though improved slightly with arms paralyzed since last Saturday. Dr H S Goddard is in charge of the case.
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Vancouver
Wash
Co. W. Parsons
West Eighteenth Street
H. 8. Goddard
Yakima Fair Allocates 11900 in Prizes This Week
Secretary John W. Pace announces speed program for Washington state fair races. The plan covers 28 harness and running races with total prize money of 11900 to be awarded during the week at North Yakima.
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North Yakima
Wash
John W. Pace
Princess Louise Charms London Bishop in Fulham Palace
London The Right Rev Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram the bishop of London endures constant attention from admirers at Fulham Palace. The Princess Louise of Schlesch-Rolstein visits almost weekly as a royal guest, drawing polite but firm responses from diocesan aides.
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London
Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram
Fulham Palace
Louise of
England
Chinese reared horse doesn't savvy English
Spokane market gardener W H Kinter bought a horse trained by Wong Yet for 45 dollars. The three year old colt allegedly understood Chinese cues but ignored English commands. The horse pulled a wagon and fled toward town, defying Kinter's attempts to stop it. Kinter asked Wong to refund, but Wong refused, claiming no guarantee the horse would learn English. He asked police to rule on the dispute.
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Spokane, Wash
W. H. Kinter
Greenacres
Spokane Valley
Spokane
Wong
Kinter
Hatky
Princess Pursues Slum Work Hero Bishop Admired
A royal figure shows deep interest in slum work, performing much good quietly. The bishop is hailed as her hero, mirroring the devotion of thousands who keep his portraits at home.
United States to buy Wright patents in aviation bill
A draft bill from Harvard Law's Charles F. Dutch proposes the U S government spend 1 million dollars to purchase Wilbur and Orville Wright patents for aeroplanes. The aim is to prevent a patent monopoly, promote aviation, and place the assets in public hands for scientific progress.
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Chicago
United States
Wright Brothers
Charles F. Dutch
Harvard Law School
Congress
House of Representatives
Dutch
Senate
United States of Amorics
Wilbur Wright
Orville Wright
Ohio
Wrights
Thresher Destroyed by Fire Near Athena
Athena Ore Aug 4 The first harvest fire in the vicinity destroyed Joe Keys's thresher and damaged standing grain and sacks in field northeast of town. The Pride of Washington machine was uninsured after being dropped from service last month. A runaway incident damaged a mowing machine and injured a driver, followed by science-filled notes on the Blue Bird airship design with transatlantic ambitions and its impressive specifications.
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Athena
Ore
Joe Keys
Alex Johnson
Keva
Washington
Keys
Eld
H. A. Barrett
A New Zeppelin Named Blue Bird Unveiled
London reports a new airship design named Blue Bird by a renowned engineer and Count Zeppelin ally. The craft combines leading features of Zeppelins, Patrie, and Geneva with a motor mounted on a cigar shaped hull.
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Count Wil Balla
London
Count Zeppelin
Patrie
Geneva
Proven Eczema Cure Trial Bottle Offer
Eczema sufferers discouraged by false cures are offered a 25 cent trial bottle of D. D. D. Prescription type wash made from oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine. The ad claims hundreds of cures and immediate relief from itching after first application.
Blue Bird airship lifts with fuel and ballast control
The Blue Bird airship balances ascent and descent by adjusting petrol or gas burn. The pilot holds two independent systems for propulsion and altitude. The craft will be completed on high ground near Falmouth Harbor. The public remains curious as workers sweat and gentlemen perspire.
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Blue Bird
Actlon
Falmouth Haror
A Love Match and a Lost Fortune
A tale notes a couple once bound by love, yet the husband’s financial collapse led the wife to work to support him, illustrating a life tested by fortune and devotion. The lines imply enduring commitment despite hardship.
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Northwest
United State
Wright
East Oregonian
Zeppelin
Ani
L. Ching
W. Rose
Walla Walla
Pacific Monthly
E. O
Pacific
E. O. By
The
E.O
the Pacific Monthly
Western America
Western
East
Oregonian
Inland Empire
Umatilla Co
Pendleton
East Oregonian Pub. Co
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