Unclear historic crime notes from early 20th century
A fragmented newspaper style report references U S women in foundries and fur work, a New York robbery, Greek dives in Milwaukee, a Seattle arrest, a brewer valued at 4 million, a San Francisco site rebuilding, Capetown unemployment riots, Nebraska officials, a shooting in Mayeville T N, and various local incidents including a sheriff and a broken note.
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United States
Furneces Ani Reli Mille
Hh O. Wily
Seattle
New York City
Northern Pacific official doubts differential rate benefits farmers
Jordan, central agent of the Northern Pacific at Lewiston, criticizes proposed differential rate to Portland, claiming most wheat will not reach export markets and that any benefit to farmers is unlikely. He notes Pacific coast markets, car allocations, and new equipment easing shipments, with focus on traders and exporters shaping any final rate impact.
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Jonian
Norther Pacific
Lewteton
Tribune of Tintiam
Portland
OBR
Sim
Califernis
Depen
Chine
Europeen
Washington
Colfax
Pacific
Taroma
Seettle
Whatcom
Eyeret
Jordan
Northern Pacific
Alsy
Company Aims to Strive for Turpees in Coming Year
Nil states that while the company saved round service last year they will strive this year to turn past efforts into forward momentum.
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Nil
Hotel Arrivals and Guests Listed in Portland Ledger
A long list of patrons and visitors at the Hotel St George includes M. E. Rutherford, Frank Miller of Portland, Mrs G Brathwaite, Fred Hamie and wife of Portland, Del Lash er of Portland, W F Bristop and W Reeser of Denver, Mrs AL PL Stattee from Washington, and numerous others from Spokane, Walla Walla, Seattle, and beyond. The record reads like a society telegraph of arrivals and destinations across cities.
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St. George
F. Gardives
Portland
Stone
George Starhere
Thtver
Petersen Mill
Young
New York
T. A. Mitton
Nelson
San Francis
Mo. BE
Holmes
W. Waterty
Pietlend
J. Pavier
Stevens
Kobe
D. Galetees
RO Atkins
Spokane
Stanj Civil
Peter AL
Moscow
le Willy Bigins
HK. Brown
Denver
A. L. Loncestre
Geviger, Adama
Millionaire Quaker of Lewiston in Far West Story
Patchy notices describe a mix of incidents from the Northwest. Ex-Governor Moore faces tax charges in Walla Walla as assessor Berryman cites tax payments. locomotives caused two small fires in Palouse. Spokane circus officials report mixed reception with low esteem from critics. Water rights dispute in Garfield county settled with equitable share rules for dePeaumont and irrigators. A Northern Pacific passenger train survived a near derailment near Garfield after a near-bridge fire damaged a 40-foot span. minor injuries reported.
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Tekow
Leland Weed
Moore
Walla Walla Walla
Berryman
Ao Ilar
Walla Wall County
Fporépaugh & Selie’ Circus
Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Deddman
Garfield County
Washington
DePeaumont Place
Spokang
Indians Claim Horse Incity Dispute Court House Camped
Two Umatilla Indians camped near the county courthouse say they will stay until grievances are resolved. They arrived yesterday seeking a horse they claim is spotted in the city. The Indian agent is being sent for and a decision will follow. In Idaho, Peter Boson and Long Timothy fought with knives on the road. Timothy was killed and Boson badly hurt. Four horses valued at $1,000 belonging to John Abewust of Harrington were killed by eating Chinese lettuce.
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Dr Pattern
Herod
Mayeville
Buwtheas
Herrod
Cam Beck
Seth Dinweoly
Ted
Ted Fite County, T4ssie, Unidorteoh
Heer Co 8
Than
Meehan
Marr Willing
Pete
Graep
Serra
Tip Woltwly
Umatilla
Peter Boson
Long Timothy
St. Maries
St. Joe
Idaho
Leng Timothy
Bason
John Abewust
Harrington, Wash
Hetle
J. L. Vaughan
West Court Street
Poison Factory Tale of Deadly Cyanide Plant
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt describes a poison factory where cyanide is produced and stored. Foremen explain lethal doses, fumes, and the lure of the drug to workers who sometimes attempt suicide by eating the chemical. The scene includes glass masks, roaring furnaces, and toxic vapors as workers labor amid danger.
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Cin Cinnati Enquirer
Virgins' Garlands Memorials at Salop Minster
A Salop church preserves seven yirelus garlands dating to 1751 in memory of betrothed maidens who died young. Each garland featured a frame supporting paper gloves and rosettes, suspended after ceremonies to honor early loves. Some garlands used real flowers. later versions had covered hoops.
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Salop
M. Roe
Crenta
Cranta
London
Pluto’s Safety Valve Hole in Monolith Near City of Mexico
A round smooth hole in a granite monument about nine miles from the City of Mexico, nine inches in diameter, is known locally as Pluto’s safety valve. The opening is polished as if by human hands, though the man who made it did not drill or polish it. The hole has occasionally emitted hot air and smoke over a period spanning 3000 years.
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Pluto
City of
Mexico
The Man of Force and the Making of Estates
A compact reflection on strength guiding opportunity. Emerson notes the strong see potential sites for farms and houses, and their vision creates chances as quickly as clouds form. The passage contrasts feeble sight with decisive thinking shaping land and wealth.
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Emerson
There is not much in a name per haps
A Sunday school teacher recalls a humorous moment when asking a pupil how many apostles there were and receiving the playful answer of about ten. The exchange highlights the charm of child logic in a light anecdote from a church class.
Clarifying Area Terms in Classic Math Note
The San Francisco Call explains that a mile square and a square mile are identical at 40 acres, while two miles square equal two square miles, highlighting differences between area measurements. The piece contrasts how two forms describe land area in concise terms.
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San Francisco
Bridegroom Quips as Horse Throws a Shoe Scene Vividly
In a brief comic exchange, Bridegroom responds to a sudden mishap as Coxhman reports the horse has just thrown a shoe. The playful line Grest Beatt suggests haste in the marriage, capturing a lighthearted moment between wedding preparations.
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Coshman
East Oregonian Item Notes Content Varies
The East Oregonian record shows an item with uncertain details and fragmentary OCR text. It lacks clear names, places, or dates to form a distinct news nugget and may reflect a brief or listing segment rather than a full story.
Notice to Contractors for Sturgis Residence Bids
Sealed proposals addressed to Howard and Swingle architects are invited for a two story frame residence for Mrs J H Sturgis. Stone work brick work and cement work of basement reserved. Fireplaces chimneys and all other mason work above foundation to be bid. All bids due by 4 oclock p m Angas 2th 2906.
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Howard & Swingle
Oftlork P. An
Aucunt Stet
J. Hi. Sturgis
Angas
Patent nostril balm ad and tragic mining death notice
An old ad touts Eiv's Liquid Cream Palm for nasal relief with no conain danger drug. The page also notes a Washington milling firm’s staff travel to China and reports the death of Park Caviness’s daughter from accident while near Jillie Yorter in Idaho.
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Blg Bros
Warren Street
New York
Hits the Mark in Lumber Trade Ad
Fragmented ad copy touts a lumber firm offering a complete line of building supplies and low prices. It promises savings on lumber, sash doors, cement, tanks, and various hardware with vague locations and product names.
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Hine Rapids
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