Various 19th Century News Tidbits and Obituaries
Wealthy San Francisco merchant John J. Van Bergen dies in Germany at a young age. The Atlantic steamer Atlante sails from New York with an oil barge in tow. Two weavers haul 20 000 barrels of oil. David Bricker dies at Centre Milly Pennsylvania at age four in the room of his birth. Louie Semones of Chicago scores 300 in bowling with 12 strikes, a rare milestone. National wine growers hold a New York convention. 45 men represent 10 million invested capital. A Thackeray autograph poem sells for 400 and his hair for 1650 at a sale. Baker City’s new cathedral to cost 100 000, church property valued at 260 000 in Oregon outside Portland. New York charities report record cake demand. unemployment relief up 40 percent in November versus 1904.
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John J. van Bergen
San Francisco
Germany
Atlante
New York
San Praneleco
Cape Horn
David Bricker
Center Milly
Aime
Ali Hie Hite
Louie Semones
Chicago
United States
Tennyson
Thackeray
Soli
Thackery
Baker City
Aiholic Church
Oregon
Portland
Northwest News Snapshot of Regional Incidents and Labor Issues
The report covers a strike in Grant's Pass area with locals being replaced by Japanese workers, contract pay disputes over dirt removal in Port, shootings near Nelhart involving Alex Orlet and HLT Metager, Ward's alleged robbery motive, James Hall’s horse theft conviction at Baker City, EK B Barnes buried in a cave-in at a ditch site near Corvallis, Tacoma Board of Trade urging a Northwest representative on the Interstate Commerce Commission, citizenship tensions in Lewistown with Joseph Rossi and A D Polley, a Russian Italian duke inheriting wealth, all reflecting unrest and governance concerns across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistonia
Joseph Rossi
A. D. Polley
Craig Mountain
Italy
Pendleton Residence Listings Attract Low Prices
A brief local real estate note states there are few desirable country homes left in Pendleton and highlights a new list of residences for sale. The ad invites readers to visit and review the offerings, promising reasonable prices across available properties.
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Pendleton
Farmers' Grain & Supply forms railroad plan in Washington
The Farmers Grain & Supply Co of Spokane and Cheney proposes a 35 mile line from Connell to Fletcher, Washington, to tap rich wheat districts. Capital stock of 200000 dollars, owned largely by nearby farmers, promises warehouses and rolling stock as soon as funds are raised. The project aims to improve freight access and stabilize prices in a wheat belt long underserved by rail.
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Farmers
Washington
Parmers’ Grain 4 Supply Company
Spakain and Cheney
World 9
Conyell
Fletcher
Wash
Beygins
Ini
Hattet
Haverty's Minstrel Show Delights Frazer Theater
Frazer theater last night drew standing room only for Haverty's minstrel act led by the Inimitable Billy Vin. The ensemble included Clayton, Jenkins, Jasper, Korver, and Jimmy Wall with Ritchie Mager as top funny man. The humor and dance acts drew high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llaverty
Frazer Theater
Haverty
Clayton
Jenkine
Jaaver
Jasper Fe
Bert Hee
Jimmy Wall
Ritchie Mager
Cause of pneumonia blamed on heated apartments in city
New York officials investigate pneumonia causes led by Dr. Thomas Darlington. In the past month 652 deaths in greater New York tied to pneumonia. Manhattan and Bronx accounted for 461 while the outer boroughs had 221. Doctors cite overheated, poorly ventilated apartment housing as a key factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Darlington
Board of Health
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Largest and Most Elaborate Auto Show at Grand Palais
The annual automobile show in Paris opens with a larger, more comprehensive display than prior years. A notable feature is hotel bedroom installations arranged for hygiene, comfort, and simplicity, promoted by the Automobile Club and Touring Club. The main hall features latest car models and an extensive display of parts and accessories, with the exhibition running through Christmas.
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le Paris
Grand Palais
Automobile Club
Touring Club
Notice to Contractors for Frame Residence Bid
Sealed proposals will be received at the office until Saturday December 10 at 5 p m for erection and completion of a frame residence for Butler. A certified check of one hundred dollars accompanies each bid and is forfeited if the winner does not enter bond within five days. Plans and specifications available at the architect room 12 Judd Butler Owner.
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Butler
Judd
Hotel guest list shows scattered names and locales across cities
A long hotel guest list displays names and hometowns from Baker City Spokane Seattle Portland Walla Walla and others. The fragment mentions Ely Cream Balm as a treatment for cloutrh and notes torpedoes were invented by an American in 1777.
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St. George
W.L. Drullinger
Baker City
Chiyburgh
Chicago
Qeomie E Mononor
Spokane
Tinconn
Billy van
H. Y. Grow
Beattie
George Hroyer
Seattle
William J. Bwana
Somttte
A.T. Johnson
Portlad
J. Gideon
Portland
Jewee Wilson
H. W. Brocka
Jacob Tetz
Tago
W. A. Pensteromaler
Walla Walle
N. B. Krause
Sentite
Morton Domy
Parthana
George ArcGilvery
Jod
Btn
Parthian
J. K. Saylor
Science Prevents Baldness With Herpicide Claim
An old advertisement proclaims Nowbro's Herpicide can prevent baldness by killing the root germ and cleansing the scalp. It cites a Montgomery case in Butte Montana where hair regrew after treatment and urges readers to buy through local druggists or send for a sample from The Herpicide Co Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowbro
Mannatt
Maryland
Butte
Mont
New Cushions and Embroidery Supplies Ad
An antiquated ad touts cushions centerpieces silk cords stamped designs colored floss and hides for burnt work. It promises a complete line of stamped resigna and sets for some items. Free lessons offered with each purchase. Dire Carlson provides lessons and showcases this varied craft goods.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frederick Nolf & Co
General News
Northwest News
Southern Pacific
Grant's
Die Breke
Deine Male
Alex Orlet
Hlt Metager
Nelhart
Mon
Homer
Ward
James Hall
Grant County
Joh Long
EK. B. Barnes
Corvallis
Tacoma
Bt, Wade & Son
Office
Mas
Automobile Show
Hotel Abreivais
Hotel Brothers
Mra
Ixus
Helix
H Giidy
K Jacobwen
Thi Dither
HH. Vera
Bonne
Eterling
Nampa
Maurice Leopold
Chidge
W. L. Gallaher
Pittebure
H . Richardson
van Heran
M. Drombelier
Walle Walle
Silver
Bly Brothers
Warren Street
Dire
Carlson Giver Leasons Reo
Hasbrouck’s
Ximas
Ane
Towla
ART China
Nithesclus Prtiete
Phohl
Mason and Walker
Ant Pe
Beckford
Makera
Rockford
Ieis
Alwaya Tee
Utopian Pottery
Winslow Bros
the Jeweletls
Tronstone
Johnston Bros
Coun
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