Local man leads homeseekers to Stanfield for new homes
James Kyle, previously Pendleton agent for Furnish Co, headed a carload of home seekers from the snowbound north into Oregon. After traversing Fargo by blizzard and subzero weather, the party praised Stanfield and Umatilla county. Kyle plans return trips from the Dakotas and Minnesota, promoting Oregon as a land of opportunity for western migration and development.
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Party
al Purchase
Umatilla
James Kyle
Pendleton
Furnish-Coe Company
Middle West
Stanfield
Dakotas
Minnesota
Dakota
Kyle
Fargo
Seattle
Portland
Umatilla County
Oregon
Middle Western States
A Good Cough Mixture Remedy From Pure Pine Cure
A historical fragment describes a home made cough remedy free from opiates. It claims to ease coughing within twenty four hours by mixing glycerine with pine camphor and other ingredients. The note indicates preparation by a pharmacist or chemist and mentions a tabbyatum chemical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Wierney
Estrada Pushes US to Recognize Nicaragua Rebels
Provisional President Estrada asks Washington to recognize the Nicaraguan revolutionary government. He rejects a president named by Zelaya or the Nicaraguan congress and says he will fight to the end if Madriz or Elias are chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Estrada
United States
State Department
Zelaya
Congress
Madriz
Elias
Graney says he has no kick to make
Promoter Eddie Graney arrived in San Francisco from New York expressing no hard feelings about missing the bid for the Jeffries Johnson fight. He believed Salt Lake City will host the bout and noted he offered what he thought a strong bid, but others disagreed.
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Graney
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Eddie Graney
New York
Walsh's Final Appeal Hangs by Slender Thread
Washington December 20 The final petition for writ of review in the case of John R Walsh the Chicago banker was presented to the supreme court and taken under advisement This represents the last thread between Walsh and a five year penitentiary term.
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Washington
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Supreme Court
Walsh
Supreme Court Refuses Review in Thaw Case
Washington reports the Supreme Court declined to review Harry Thaw's case. He remains confined in the madhouse for insanity after the killing of architect Stanford White in Madison Square. Justice McKenna's ruling preserves Thaw’s confinement and the insanity defense status.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Harry Thaw
McKenna
Thaw
White
Madson Square Gurdon
Not in favor of Rugby football in university notes
A Eugene Oregon special to the University of Washington Daily reports strong opposition to Rugby as a substitute for Intercollegiate football in the Northwest. Whitman and Agricultural College faculties back the English game, while students condemn it, and Oregon coach Bill Heyward cites injuries from Rugby in California. The piece notes broad disapproval and hints the North Pacific region would reject Rugby if undergraduates decided.
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Avaitie
University of Washington Daily
Eugene
Oregon
Bays
Whitman and
Agricultural College
Northwest
Bill Heyward
California
Posr
Njurlen
Newsy Notes of Pendleton Highlights and Events
Marriage licenses issued to James Perry and Alta M Parker. Bert Lovell wins Indoor Rifle Range prize with 29 points. Blanchet scores 28. W G Fisher reports a lucky runaway with his team near Webb and Main. Farewell reception for Rev W L Van Nuys at 301 Cosble St as he heads to Mt Hood. Miss Mayme Batterson notes a unique Christmas gift: a library patron pays $1 for her sister’s access to all library books.
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Bert Lovell
TH Blanchet
W. L. van Nuys
W. A. Storie
Cosble Street
Rev van Nuys
Mt. Hood
Mayme Batterson
France plans two Dreadnoughts in 1910 naval programme
Paris reports France will present a 1910 naval programme to the Chamber of Deputies proposing six new battleships from 1910 to 1912. The plan calls for two Dreadnoughts in 1910, two in 1911, and two in 1912, with mixed turret arrangements and 20 knot speed. Total cost estimated at 74.0 million francs, about 14.2 million each, aiming for nineteen armor-clads by 1916, including twelve Dreadnoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Brest
L Orient
England
Germany
France
Gay Young Bachelor Plans Spicy Revel
London gossip notes a titled bachelor hosting a private Christmas gathering for a select male circle. Invitations promise home comforts and no need to bring mistletoe, fueling speculation about the nature of the entertainments to be offered.
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London
Debrett
Cerdleen
Haus
Second boy seriously injured in coasting accident
Harry Wilson fourteen is in a precarious condition after a coasting accident on South Main Street. He struck a tree headfirst while riding on his stomach, suffering a deep facial cut and an unspecified concussion. He was initially taken to the home of Mrs. Slaughter before medical care was provided at his mother’s house.
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Harry Wilson
J. H. Wilson
West Webb Street
South Main Street
Travel ing Salesman at the Oregon Charms Seated Crowd
Witnesses enjoyed Forbes latest production praised for portraying life behind the surface. A droll humor filled the play with a standout second act showing discontented knights and a poker game easing homelessness. Bob Blake’s plea for “one minister and two witnesses” sparks a love at first sight ending and satisfies the audience.
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Oregon
Forbes
Knights of the Crlp
Bob Blake
Archinaven
Zeuskes Return From Northwest Business Trip
Zeuske arrived this morning after a business visit along the Columbia River in the northwest part of the county. He came in on the Northern Pacific train.
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A. Zeuske
Columbia River
Kaiser the richest landlord in capital Berlin
Berlin reports that Kaiser owns about 26,000,000 in houses and land in the German capital not counting royal residences. More than thirty four large dwelling houses are owned by the emperor. Tenants who do not pay rent face eviction like any other landlord.
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Berlin
Indoor Rifle Range Opens Weekly Prize Shoot
A Tot Shot announces the Indoor Rifle Range weekly prize shoot with rest shooting to boost scores. Many fine shooters expected as contestants aim for top prizes of 20 dollars for first and six dollars for second.
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Secon
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Onnegon
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Alin St. Phono Main
Newsy
James ©. Perry
Alta M. Parker
County
W. G. Fisher
Expressman
Webb and
Main Street
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the Traveling Salesman
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Carvers
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Dainland
China
Just
Labrador
Norway
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