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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from a 20th century newspaper page mentions dates, places, and figures in a chaotic recount. It references Pacific or Atlantic era figures, Ad publication, and political attention, with unclear chronology and multiple named entities obscured by garbled characters.
Mixed and fragmentary report from Pacific Northwest sources describes a death at a hotel in Grande, pneumonia, and various local incidents. Mentions a man found dead, a hospitalization, a suicide attempt, a shipyard or factory purchase in Vale, a carbolic acid death in Seattle, a Portland nun escape rumor, insane verdict in Chicago, jewel loot, and a land withdrawal order affecting Idaho lands.
An urgent statement discusses railroad employment and telegraph lines affected by a central dispute. The report notes protests at the office yesterday and the broader impact on tramway workers, with callers citing stalled operations and labor tensions.
The article notes a sharp population increase and rapid prison crowding in Washington. Officials describe unprecedented growth, with inmates and new arrivals swelling jail and urban counts. Observers warn of strained resources and rising security concerns amid the influx.
Rev James Birkman of Bellen Fiver Wisconsin touts One Minute Cough Cure as relief for long and intractable ailments. The advertisement fragment cites Tallman & Co and Breck & McComae as associated firms in a damaged historical notice.
The Blue Mountain American credits Zoe Houser and an associate for the success of a new smelter in the Quartatorg district. They are praised for hard faithful work amid abundant ore at their own mine while surrounding mines show significant ore depletion. A note of reward follows for confidence in district merits. In a separate item, Henry Eagle Shaw, an American, died by suicide in his hotel room in Florence Italy on Christmas Day by throat cutting.
The fourth annual Walla Walla valley Poultry and Pet Stock Association show unfolds January 21 to 25 in Walla Walla. Premiums range from 2 to 85 dollars, with 102 special premiums listed, and officers including HB Adhker and Fr. Van De Van among organizers. Local coverage notes the event is a prominent regional poultry gathering with various displays and prizes.
Local ad notes Saddle Horses wanted for feed yard use. Mentions Lowther and another party, seeks saddle mares suitable for pelting work, from young to old, with height and build details unclear due to worn OCR.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a sale event with unclear entities and questionable details. No clear dates or participants are readable beyond scattered words like sale and items, making precise entities unavailable. The readable text hints at a faux heading and jumbled phrases without verifiable names or places.
Local trade note outlines essentials for offices including pens, paper, files, and basic stationery items. Mentions brands lightly and encourages bulk purchase for new year office needs.
Readable list shows assorted candies with prices per pound including caramels 15¢, pure cocoals, mint creams, and fine stick candy. Other candies priced per pound and assorted varieties noted though some words are garbled.
Nolfs department store advertises boy’s sleds and skates, combs and brushes, fancy tax stationery, latest sheet music, and popular books for the season. Local shoppers urged to visit for holiday bargains and gifts.
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