Yellow fever report and sensational Iowa crimes mix in August brief
The official New Orleans yellow fever tally through August 13 shows 063 cases with 154 fatalities. In Ottumwa Town Mary Harrie is jailed for murder. Farley of Ogden commits suicide amid fraud accusations. A Santa Fe collision near Kingley Run kills Fireman Henry Swarts and Yariman Steeele, injures Engineer Ramecy. Riots erupt in Londonderry between Catholics and Orangemen with injuries and buildings damaged. Assistant Surgeon Von Exdorf is ordered from Colon to New Orleans. Panama Canal commission chief says 30 yellow fever doses reported on Isthmus in August, no outbreak. Adam Boyer of Berea, Ohio, shoots at wife and children, killing his wife. others escape. A February theft in Southbridge, Massachusetts nets a stolen treasure box containing $350,000 cash and securities valued at $250,000, with no losses.
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New Orleans
Ottumwa
Mary Harrie
D. KR. Farley
Ogden
Santa Fe
Kingley
Run
Henry Swarts
Yariman Steeele
Ramecy
Londondery
Ireland
R. HB. von Exdorf
United States Army
Colon
Shonts
Panama
Herman
Cheney
Southbridge
Mase
Wil Travel to Holy Land on Camel With Cody Show
Colonel William F. Cody, famed showman and army scout, plans a camping trip through Palestine by camel. From France he reports restful respite, limited English, and an interpreter to handle business while he views Jerusalem and desert scenery for the upcoming European winter season.
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Palestine
William F. Cody
France
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Sara
Denver
H. H. Hake
St. Jumen
Buffalo Bill
America
Ocean
Vlewlna
Dr — Ne
Cody
W .White
Europe
Northwest News Mixed Local and Regional Updates
Mrs George Meee choked to death in Butte Montana by bacon as she laughed while eating. R G Dun Co estimates Lincoln county Washington wheat yield at 11 090 000 bushels worth 7 150 000 at 65 cents per bushel. Booth Kelly Lumber plans 750 900 in Lane county on property improvements including new mills. Four Salem reform school escapees Potter Fitzpatrick Thompson and Radvich captured near city. Fung Sing killed partner Fung Ging and Fung Lee in Vancouver B C then killed himself. Idaho wheat yield expected near last year though acreage larger due to hot winds. At Moscow Idaho Odin Waller son George and Aunt Borf en arrested for shooting 13 year old Alexander Anderson on July 14. boy recovered. Family feud likely motive.
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George Meee
Butte
Mont
R. G. Dun & Co
Lincoln County
Washington
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Lane County
Reform School
Salem
Potter
Fitzpatrick
Thompson
Radvich
Vancouver, & C
Fung Sing
Fung Ging
Fung Lee
Ealf
Idaho
Moscow
Odin B. Waller
George Waller
Borfen
Alexander Anderson
Magnificent Walla Walla Church Planned at Palouse and Alder
Walla Walla's big church project to house the First Christian congregation will cost about 310,000 and rise on Palouse and Alder streets. The two story stone building aims to seat over 1,000 with a 400 seating auditorium and a 160 seat gallery, plus basement lecture and dining rooms. The project, reported by the Walla Walla Union, outlines a grand structure with a large basement, two stories, and extensive social and educational spaces.
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Walla Walla
Anya
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed By Flat Rock Resident
Wm. Bedell of Flat Rock Michigan claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals ulcers sores and cancers and calls it the best healing dressing. The ad notes it soothes cuts and burns and is sold at Tallman & Co. drug store with guaranteed quality. It mentions Manila health board surgeons and a cure for leprosy with x-ray notes.
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Piendish
Wm. Bedell
Flat Rock
Mich
Angel
Bucklen
Eralda
Tallman & Co
Reindeer Experiment 5 Successful in Alaska Mission Aid
The government reindeer experiment in Alaska under the Bureau of Education and missionary cooperation is claimed successful by Mr and Mrs E Foster of Deathir Alaska. They report a herd of 600 at Deering mission station and a 200 head herd for a chief herder, with meat sales to miners and broader benefits to natives and white settlers. The Fosters, returning to California with a native girl Ashugak, emphasize the need for trained Eskimo herders and education to sustain the project.
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Alaska
Bureau of Education
Secieey
E. Foster
Deathig
Friends Mission
Seattle
Aid
Foster
California
Waah- Ington
Mr. Poster
Ashugak
Mr. Foster
Fred Sandstrom
Fairhaven
Tmpanchuck
Arctic Ocean
Algeka
Deering Mis Homry
James Keck
Keek
Ameka
Congress
Government Officile
Deserting Hill Four Telegraphers Return to Kansas City
Four nonunion telegraphers from Kansas City returned home after Deserting the Great Northern. Induced by promises of large salaries and station agent posts, they faced harsh conditions, poor train order training, and hostility from crews. Disgusted with strikebreaking during the telegraphers strike, they vowed not to repeat the act and urged others not to be lured westward by false promises.
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Great Northern
Union
Newunion
Kanaux City
Kansas City
Frank Foster
Geo
Graham
Milo Burns
Davi Carrigan
Wmode
Kansan
Teichy
Pele
No Judge Yet In Oregon Federal Seats
The Oregon Daily reports the federal judgeship pending a presidential decision. Senator Fulton declines naming likely appointee while confirming no successor for Justice Bellinker's seat has been chosen. Rumor extends to Attorney General Moody backing Justice Robert S. Bean, though no confirmation issued.
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Oregon Supreme Court
United States
Oacewood
Bellinger
Wither
The
Oregon Daily
Journal of Yesterday
Lkely
Bean
Benator Fulton
Bellinker
Fulton
Moody
Robert 8. Bean
Prize Winning Musk Melon Vine From Umatilla County
A. L. Lox cultivates a 10 acre garden two miles west of Umatilla on the river, raising a prize musk melon vine with 22 full grown melons. He also grows onions potatoes cabbages and other vegetables and plans to expand market farming for the city. Some onions were sent to the Lewis and Clark fair exhibit.
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A. L. Lox
Umatilla
McKay Creek
Thin City
Umatilla County
Great Southern Road progress to Dufur by Sept one
Great Southern railroad reports sixteen miles of track laid and 147 men working with a Roberts track laying machine. They expect to finish to Dufur by September 1, three fourths of bridges completed, road surfacing ongoing. Equipment includes one engine five box cars ten flats one combination car and one passenger coach. Best daily work reaches 3809 feet of track. After linking to Cure the line will extend to the ager ey plains.
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Roberts
Dufur
Great Southern Railroad
Dalles
Oregon Daily Journal
Bny
Agerey Plains
Imported horses sold and more slated in Baker County
D. Collins, local manager for A. C. Ruby & Co. of Pendleton, reports three imported breeding horses shipped in have been sold. A horse at North Powder was sold Saturday, one at Durkee on Friday, and one at Baker City on Saturday. Collins expects to sell at least three more of these fine horses in Baker County.
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D. ©. Collins
A. C. Ruby & Coa
Pendleton
Baker City
Europe
Lehman Springs Singer Stage Returns This June
The Lehman Springs stage begins Saturday in June from Lindsay's stable on Cottonwood Street. It will operate through October 1 carrying privon err and the mall, with engines from gesoline and cu TDA available via Withee.
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Lehman Springs
Privon
Lindsay's
Cottonwood Street
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