Jones the Queer Guardman of Trousers
Six men in robes and blankets stormed the Penland lodging house demanding trousers. Jones, claiming guardianship, refused and was taken to jail. Dr. Colt will examine his sanity amid reports of heavy drinking and prior recorder’s court appearances. A recent incident involved Jones saying he removed a baby from a wall and found it hanging.
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Penland
Howe
Jones
H B Jones
Anther
Cuardian
W. G. Colt
Recorder’s Cour
Child Comments On Cold Weather And Care
A fragment shows a child noting cold conditions and that someone checked the area and sent help to warm up. The remark suggests concern about how people treat children in cold weather.
Western Union Clock Repairs Improve Pendleton System
Charles Lawrence, assistant clock foreman, has repaired and overhauled Western Union Telegraph clocks in Pendleton. Seven clocks citywide are now regulated by the main Western Union clock with daily maintenance. The Spokane branch line is noted as the busiest west, handling over 400 passengers daily through multiple stations.
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Charles Lawrence
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pendleton
Spokane
Rene Gmounte
Shamrocks Hold Second Place in Bowling Series
Shamrocks stay in second as Kees Hrothot posts the highest score of the series in a 330 night. Kelley captures the monthly prize of $2.50 with 169 and leads a strong turnout as 24-game series continues at Cranewick Bowling Parlors.
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Fae
Kees Hrothot
Sories
Star Am
Shamrocks
Kelley
Prine
Cranewick
Har Ot
Shamrockers
Amlernon
Reee
Mapa
Curley Mullen bout eyed in Pendleton buildup
Jack Curley arrives in Pendleton from Walls Walia to face Barner Mullen in a ten round bout at Eagles' ball. Curley appears taller and heavier than Mullen, who stands 6 feet 7.5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds with a 75 inch reach, 16.5 inch neck, 36 inch chest, and 22 inch waist. Both fighters are training for the fight and weigh-in conditions are noted.
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Jack Curley
Barner Mullen
Pendleton
Walls Walia
Curley
Mulien
Mocklly
Wellereeight
Mullen
Eagles’ Ball
George W Oh files for divorce from Alice
George Oh yesterday sought a divorce from Alice Oh on grounds of jealousy and constant nagging. The couple, married in Walla Walla several months ago, faced burdensome married life and the husband filed a few weeks ago.
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George
Alice
Walla Walla
Indian photographs featured in Willamette Year Book
The 1905 Willamette University Year Book will include a photograph by Major Lee Moorhouse. The image, part of Moorhouse’s Indian photography, is presented in the widely circulated publication at that time.
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Will
Moorhouse Picton
Willamette University
Lee Moorhouse
Hattie
Why Mothers Worry About Illness and Growth
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a source of health for children, claiming it increases weight and plumpness while nourishing brain, bones, and nerves. The copy imitates a reassuring motherly tone and cites no verifiable data, urging caregivers to use the product for better development.
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Scott
Exhibit Freight Rush From St Louis Heads West
The O W & N company received notice from Herriman HQ that 100 carloads of exhibits and fixtures from the St Louis fair begin westward and must move rapidly over the lines. The rush implies 700 cars total with a 72 car train, signaling heavy traffic ahead as government displays and a fakir’s outfit travel toward the West. Meanwhile Pat Turner visits Willamette, and Corvallis shooters bag 497 ducks near the Willamette.
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Oo. Rhan
Wil
St. Louie
Oobe & NX
Herriman
Fakir
Western Union Messenger Uniforms Draw Interest
The Western Union messenger corps introduced new dark blue uniforms praised for appearance and fit. Citizens noted the fine work as the riders, and local families admired the updated attire carried by the riders returning to Cincinnati. The piece mentions years of care by church sisters at Chartty.
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Oonger
Unifarns
Western Union
Boa Blomeame
Ocincinnat
Wallke Walla Ptatesemma
Underwear price note for graduation season
A fragment notes a price change for undergarments during the graduation season, mentioning a shift to a better grade and a thinner line. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or dates.
Holiday Footwear Ad From A Boys Factory Catalog
An OCR fragment advertises wear resistant socks or footwear labeled for boys and men, noting factory origin and sizes for regular holiday gifting. It emphasizes complete fitting and suitability as Christmas gifts, with promotional values highlighted.
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Mvings
Bot four feet deep with two inch frontage in New York City
A bot described as four feet deep and two inches frontage was recently offered for £1000 in New York City.
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New York City
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Hawley
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Reiley
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Oregon
Big Boss
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Eagies
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Poe
Bowne
New York
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Willamettr
Corvallis
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Willamette
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Portland
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Columbia Lodging House
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