Plague rages in Hong Kong and New York crime watch
Scattered items report a New York jewelry theft probe worth 100 dollars and a questionable lottery scheme in Apalachin Oklahoma. A woman beggar found with unusual coins and a bank stash appears among the readable fragments alongside notes on Robert Dunlap’s estate shortfall and a Metropolitan Museum purchase near Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
New York City
Paewnh
Robert Dunlap
New York
Joes
Survivie Partiers
John Alexander Dowle
Tamie Eaker
Methvads Oni
Allesance
Great Britain
Teeit Fils
Metropolitan Museum
Brome Chariot Duc
Rome
William J. Bryan
Murder Likely in Spokane Man Found Dead
John Running of Spokane is believed murdered after being found dead in his room Wednesday morning. Coroner investigates as reports surface of a sailor presumed to be Joan Beaupré floating in the Willamette near Portland. Portland and coastal incidents include a man injured in Eugene and a fatal blast near Macaulay Point BC. Laboring crews are imported from California to Astoria rock quarry work for the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Running
Spokane
Patsey Clark
Blue Ledge Wopper
Grant's Pass
Joan Beaupran
Willamette
Aineworth
Portland
Hoffman
Eugene
Mr. Hoffman
Harry Caldwell
Victoria
B.C
Macaulay Point
Astoria Rock
California
Hotel Arrivals List From Portland And Nearby Cities
A lengthy hotel arrivals roster lists guests staying in Portland and surrounding cities. Names include Henry FP Center Portland M Y Manley Joe H Nathan San Francisco WR Glendoning Portland Wood Clarke city F Howard and wife Chicago J 8 Burton Abilene WR Hunt San Francisco Mrs DP Lyles Lincoln S Skembers San Francisco W E Hale Chicago Gustave Warrlemann Chinagy G 5S Youneman Portland kk oP Conan Portland Simpson Portland Chaiis Fergusan Pilot Hoek F Melehber Starbuck WG Cole Pendleton AG Howard Spokane T G Halles city J A Lowel Portland Willan Spokane A Beeul Dee Satie Go DD Galler Portland J A Nelson Salem FW Browne Cillas W 8 Pornish and wife San Antonio Joe Pelletier Denver Mrs M EF Gallagher Spokane Emma Halerk Monmouth Pearl Halleck Monmouth W J Moore Spokane A Nagel Milton Sam Lee Spokane Angsburger Bluffiow P F Borkholder Pettlevile FN Churchill Chicago Mrs W EL Russell Walla Walla Mrs G E Gage Dayton Atre J W Gauge Darten S A Mathis Baker City Mrs Johny Morrison Clarkston Mise Glen Morrison Clarkston W Selfridge Baker City H Welch Taker City
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Henry
Portland
Y. Manley
Joe H Nathan
San Francisco
Glendoning
Wood. Clarke
City
Howard
Chicago
Burton
Abilene
Hunt
DP. Lyles
Lincoln
Skembers
W. E. Hale
Gustave Warrlemann
Chinagy
Youneman
Conan
Simpson
Chaiis
Fergusan Pilot Hoek
A Beeul
Dee Satie Go
Galler
J A. Nelson
Salem
Browne Cillas
Pornish
San Ashog
Jo Pendleton
San Antonin
T F. Smith
Sap
Antonio
EL Russell
Walla Walla
G. E. Gage
Dayton
Atre J W. Gauge Darten
S A. Mathis
Baker City
Johny Morrison
Clarkston
Glen Morrison
W. Selfridge
H, Welch
Taker City
Toledo Firm Oath and Catarrh Cure Adverts
Oath by Lucas Frank J Tark of Toledo that F J Cheney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement includes testimonials and price claims. Also notes on farms for sale, stock ranches, city property, and a liquor tobacco habit cure with price listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tark
Univ. Crry
ToLapo
Lucas
Frank J
F.J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Finll
Gleabon
J. Cheney & CO
Teteda
Arnite
Echo notes on market gardening and meat market hopes
A local Echo notes plan to establish a meat and cream station in Echo, driven by dairy prospects from 1000 cows and $20,000 in meat profits. It argues market gardening and hop growing could reclaim desert land, urges residents to pursue local industry, and reports on travel and people arrivals amid the regional dairy discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reho, Or
John B. Miller
Moscow
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Palouse
Robert Stanfield
Mertie
Portland
Alex Malcolm
Thomas Sherdow
Poucheton
Oliver
Birnem
Lewiston
I. A Bateh
Board of Equalization Sets Hearing for Personal Property
The board notified about twenty firms and individuals that their personal property assessments, as returned by the assessor, would be set for August 14 as the hearing date. Unclear details persist about stock and local business filings in Walla Walla and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Walla Walla
Waithburg
Hank Stock Nexessneni
Wiley
WobenKewf
Buntes
Grasshopper Pest Ravages County Fields According to Condon Times
The Condon Times reports grasshopper pests called “hopper” swarm across Cranahoppers area, damaging Frank Woodley’s two acres of wheat, 66 acres on Mrs Kate Rapsell’s ranch, and numerous gardens and alfalfa patches. Efforts to exterminate or drive them off have failed.
Cavalry Horses Sought for Ninth Cavalry Quota
A board plans to move eighty horses from Fort Walla Walla toward Joseph Oregon to fill the Second Squadron quota of the Ninth Cavalry. Col EF Guilfrey Lt Edward Calvert and Vet John Tompany lead the party traveling via Lewiston Idaho. Dr Tompany recalls past duties guarding whiskey smuggling and horse theft during an earlier assignment with First Dragoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Cavalry
Wwla
Fort Walla Walla
Joseph
Walla Walla
Dr Tempany
Lewiston
Firet Dragoons
Sol
Whiskey
First swinging ferry built on Shuke River at Lewiston
The narrator recalls building the first swinging ferry across the Shuke river at Lewiston during their time at the station. He mentions then serving in the Civil War and hints the board may visit other Oregon towns if four horses cannot be procured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Shuke River
Lewiston
Joseph
Oregon
Board of Equalization Meeting Notice Mendicton Oregon
Notice is given that the county Board of Equalization will meet on the first Monday in August at the county clerk’s office. Public examination of assessment rolls will occur and errors in valuation or description will be corrected. All residents must appear if lands or property are listed in the assessment and owned or taxed in the name of another. The board will make proper corrections as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendicton
Oregon
D Board of Equaliuation
Umatith
State of
The Death Penalty and Court Proceedings
A garbled report references the death penalty topic and a court case including a defendant awaiting defense counsel. Mention of a drug store remedy and a crematory is noted amid fragmented dialogue and stenographer quotes.
New Union Piano Purchase Plan Promises Cheaper Instruments
A promotional notice from Therkelsen's Piano House at 15 E Court St invites readers to join a ten member piano union. Members pay 1000 down and 1000 four months, unlocking instruments at lower prices as the group fills, with pianos dropping from 300 to 200. The ad touts easy payments and an exchange contract to broaden access during the dull season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolon
Ula
Therkelsen
E. Court Street
Eagle wagon wheels in new tire feature noted
A fragmented report notes Eagle's wagon wheels and tire feature testing amid unclear references to Megane and development. The readable elements point to a vehicle or accessory update with emphasis on wheels and holstering or pulling actions, but details remain obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAGLE
Hostt s School Offers Thorough Prep in Menlo Park
Menlo Park California school emphasizes mental moral and physical training for boys. Describes home influences surroundings climate careful supervision and small numbers. Prepares for any university or business. Fall term begins August 11. Send for illustrated catalogue. IRA G. HOITT Ph D President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostt’s School
Menlo Park
San Mateo Co
California
Ira G. Hoitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baer & Daley
One Price Clothiers
Sacific Northwest News
Hotel
Golder
Aleo
Sie
Callafi
Bentley & Hartman
Pacific Iron Works
Foundry
Blacksmith
Echo
Rube Oliver
Walla Walla County
Gillam County
Wallowa County
Hieckiin
Tullman & Co
Gabon
Schmidt
Prac Pendleton
F. W. Schmidt
Yostoshior
Military Academy
Mth & Marshall Ste. Portland Econ
Tay
Wit Tlm
Cate Fall Wrm
Reptember
West
St. Helen’s Hall
Hue
Model Kindergarty
Eleanor Tesbetts, Prin
W. H. Bleakney
NEW Union
Dutta
Trans Trucks
STORA
Crowner Telephone Mal
E. J. Morpl
State Normal School
Weston
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