Major global hunger and local fires reported in brief
News briefs note 30 million starving in Russia and 15 million in China. The J P Polk plant in Greenwood North Carolina burned causing 125000 dollars loss. The Okishoma constitutional convention may not adjourn before January 25. Otto Young of Chicago left 26905000 dollars to seven grandchildren and four daughters with 1 million to charity. Leon Speder convicted of first degree murder in San Francisco for killing Joseph Blazee over life insurance. NY governor Hughes won by 67973 votes with margins for other state officers ranging from 442 to 4250. Nineteen Massachusetts cities held December 10 elections. Chelsea Newburyport and Salem voted to end liquor licenses after May 1. Miner L B Hicks alive after cave in near Bakersfield California. nourishment via pipe and hopes for rescue. Harriman rail assets probe to be heard in New York January 26 with FE Harriman subpoenaed.
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Russia
China
J. P. Polk
Greenwood
N. C
Otto Young
Chicago
San Francisco
Leon Speder
Joseph Blazee
Hughes
New York
Kian- Her
Giytin
Massachusetts
Chelsea
Newburyport
Salem
Eilon Power Company
Bakersfield
Cal
L. B. Hicks
Hicks
Neo
Union
Southern Pacific
Harriman Systems of Railroads
New York City
A. Harriman
Mignon the Burro Star Returns to Frazer Theatre
The Yankee Consul company brings Mignon the burro to Frazer Theatre on December 15. A charter member of the troupe, he has played the opening performance since the show began and is said to understand loneliness. Mignon greets manager John P. Slocum after each act, hoping for sugar rewards for his faithful stage duties.
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Mignon
Frazer Theater
Minon
John P. Slocum
Slocum
Long Tennessee Fight Narrows to Salve Claim
An 1890s notice claims W L Rawls of Ballal Tennessee suffered nasal catarrh for 20 years but found relief after applying Fuckle n Arnica Salve. The ad touts the salve as best and sells for 25 cents at Tallman & Co.'s drugstore, urging readers to read the East Oregonian.
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Tennessee
W. L. Rawls
Balla ‘Tenn
Fucklen
Tallman & Co
Diverse Northwest News Notes and Local Incidents
James Heay, 13, drowns while duck hunting on the Fraser River. John Barrett, U.S. minister to Colombia, to visit Portland this weekend. Oscar Handsberg and J. M. Dean, two of Aberdeen “trouble corps,” killed by wires on December 1. King and Pierce farmers seek $200,000 signature for river channel work on White and Puyallup. Forest Grove clashes over electric light bills amid poor service. Walla Walla approves Henry Osterman plan for city hall and fire station at $75,000. Olmstead to design parks. Captain J W Ekstrand, 74, veteran Japanese-flag captain aboard Shibata Ma-Tu in Portland. John Hull, 64, Rufus farmer, run over by O R & N engine near The Dalles. burial planned. No blame assigned.
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James Heay
Fraser River
B. C. John Barrett
United States
Colombia
Portland
Oscar Handsberg
J. M. Dean
Aberdeen, Wash
Trouble Corps
King and Pierce
Washington
Puyallup
Forest Grove
Walla Walla
Henry Osterman
Olmstead
J. W. Ekstrand
Japan
Dalles
John Hull
Rufus
Sherman County
Cocoa Nut Growers and Cuban Cocoa Trade Practices
Cuban cocoa growers in Baracoa export 15,500,000 nuts from one port. Cacao trees are planted 14 feet apart, about 190 per acre, with coconuts and bananas interplanted. Trees begin bearing in five to seven years, yield about 60 nuts per tree annually, gathered twice monthly by laborers. Chicago Tribune notes this planting system blends cacao, coconuts and citrus in mixed orchards.
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Baracoa
South
Acre
Amer
Chicago
Sugar firms plead guilty to sugar rebate charges in New York
The American Sugar Refining Co and the Brooklyn Cooperage Co pleaded guilty to accepting sugar rebates in a U.S. court in New York. Judge Holt fined the Sugar Refining Co $99,000 and the Cooperage Co $70,000. Fresh centers will be served next Friday and Saturday by Methodists at the Savings Bank building.
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American Sugar Refining Co
Brooklyn Cooperage Co
United States
New York
Holt
Sugar Refining Company
The
Cooperage Company
Ladies In Savings Bank
Child Labor Issue Moves Nations at Cincinnati Convention
The National Child Labor association opened in Cincinnati with 4000 delegates from every state. Leaders including Gov Folk and Dr Felix Adler urged abolition. Census data show child workers rising to about 2 million since 1900. Resolutions call for total abolition as the convention continues.
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Cincinnati
A. Hlf Rieberg
Hotel
Haviin
Harrik
Ohio
Dempsey
Felix Adler
National Child Labor Committee
J. W. Folk
Missouri
Charles Deneen
Thinois
Charles P. Nell
United States
Beveridge
Indiana
John Mitchell
The
National Mineworkers
Nicholas Murray Bates
Columbia University
C. W. Ratney
University of Cincinnati
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
R. & McLendy
National Committee
Georwin
Folk
Roosevelt
J. H. Morgan
Society For Ethical Culture
Nikinola
Mi-o-na stomach tablets claim strong digestion cure
The ad argues that many people are “out of sorts” due to weak stomachs and that Mi-o-na tablets restore strength, appetite, digestion, and nerves. It asserts rapid improvement in a few days and eventual full health with continued use, backed by a guarantee and 50 cent to 60 cent boxes from Tallman & Co.
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Tallman & Co
Christmas Sale at M B Church in Savings Bank building
The indiex of the first M. BE. church will hold a Christmas sale in a vacated Moorhouse & Hamilton room in the Savings Bank building next Friday and Saturday December 14 and 16. Luncheon will be served in connection with the sale. Killed While Thawing Dynamite. Carnine Paolow ne killed by an explosion at the Johnson & Welch camp while thawing dynamite for blasting. body buried in Culdesac cemetery today.
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M. BE
Moorhouse & Hamilton
Savings Bank
Johnson & Welch
Carnine
Culdesac
Christmas Gift Plans Highlight Piano Shipment
Christmas fuss is near as a fresh stock of high grade pianos arrives for the season. The shipment features Steinway Knahe Everett Feckord Estey A B Chase Plecher and Emerson among others. Visit now to choose a gift or reserve an instrument for future orders while stock is fresh.
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Mikes
Steinway
Knahe
Everett
Feckord
Estey
A. B
Chase
Plecher
Eimerson
Don’t pay for an ordinary instrument when better value exists
A cautionary note advises against spending on a common instrument, suggesting the same money could purchase a higher quality option. It emphasizes prudence in purchasing and choosing superior value over routine gear.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Vontieer, Gwinn
1. A. Morris
A. W. Maloney
PF. G. Schmeer
Axa
W. J. Furnish
Chas. H. Carter
E. P. Marshall
Joseph Basler R
Alexander Montie
Gwinn
T. J. Morris
Furnish
J. M. Teal
al Page
Wardner
Idaho
R. Alexander
R. T. Cox
Joseph Basler
Charles H. Carter
FE. W. McComas
R. N. Stanfield
A. J. Deviln
EL. L. Smith
L. Dusenbery
EF. Roetcher
Frank
Curl
Marion Jack
W. F. Matlock
J. H. Raley
Herbert Roylen
F. W. Vincent
A. C. Kreppen
C. E. Roosevelt
C. H. Lewis
Mantley. Gwinn
D. P. Thompson
General News
East Oregonian
Northwest News
National Association
Clacinnath
Hall
Cheney & Co
Edo
F. J. Cheney
Saas
Walpers Kinnan & Marvin
Kolenale Droggtets
Toledo
Frall
Toke Hall
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Condon
Charles Brown
John Fleming
Hoy Brothers
Montana
Chrismas
Golden Gate
J.A. Folger & Co
Peoples Warehouse
Beaver
Sherman, Clay & Co
JFSSE
St. Joseph’s
Philadelphia
Blue Rapids
Kaoeas
Ramsdell & Co
Sia
H. C. Bowers
Times
Frazier’s Book Store
Northwest
Polydore Moons Proprietor
Main St
Phone Malin
Colesworthy
Chop Mill
Alta
Xwood Sts
F. W. Williams
Manhattan Avenue
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