Capture of Lieut Gilmore and the Venville murder tale
A sensational 19th century letter describes the capture of Lieut Gilmore and his troops by Tagalog natives near Manila, the torture and execution of young Venville, a Portland apprentice, and the subsequent search by authorities. The letter recalls rescue attempts, the killers among native chiefs, and local reactions including a Salvation Army reference and a planned portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balor
Manlls
Gilmore
Sarme
Gilmer
Venville
Portland
Salvation Army
Fragmentary OCR suggests a legal or public notice
The readable text hints at a sworn declaration or certificate from a notary or public official, dated December, with references to Catarrh and remedies. It mentions a Paver firm and To lea, and a formal attestation by a public authority, but many words are garbled and names are unclear.
Real estate transfers reverse engineered in Pendleton
The transcript notes transfers from J M William to W L Bie cer covering the northwest quarter of section 4 and other Pendleton parcels, from S Ho to John Goech, and from Jackson Teke to H Thueson and others, all recorded with $100 consideration in the Reservation addition and Arnold and Raler addition of Pendleton.
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Thureday
J. M. William
W. L. Biecer
Herthwest
Ineliz Tika
Prom S. Ho Thueeen
John Goech
Bite
Dldek
Pendleton
Jackson Teke Vom Gan
H. Thueson
Jom
A. Allway and Wife
WPF. Malier
Bigek BO Arnold and
Raler
Peudienon
Poor Complexion Linked to Bowels Irregularities
Health and Beauty notes connect blemishes to digestive issues. De Witt's Little Early Risers stimulate the liver, regulate the bowels. Tali tuan 2 Co and Hrock & McComas offer remedies and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Talituan 2 Co
Hrock & McComas
Burgomaster opens two night engage at Spallane theatre
A lively review notes the Burgomaster spectacle centers on a Pretty chorus and talented dancers. The Spoke man Review describes the production as an attractive program with a strong cast including Cawthorn and others. The opening night at the Spallane theatre in New Ammeter features ambitious staging and a Parisian ambiance.
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Spallane Theatre
Spokeman
Agia
Borgonmste
Dave
Ani
Paris
Peter Atlow
Tisack
Teillan
Alens Peate
Mauasderd
New York
Comtyans
Paria
Cawthorn
New Discovery Saved Two From Death
Mrs W K Hav fang of Armonk describes how Dr King’s New Discovery cured a bronchitis attack and prevented a fatal outcome for her niece who had consumption. The letter extols the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds.
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W. K. Havfang
Armonk
King
Frightful mortality in October and November report
An official issue notes high deaths among Hore widows in a British campaign area of South Africa during Oct and Nov, covering six months. It cites 19 219 children lost and a death rate per day of 12 for children in September and 444 in November, with commentary from Sir Neville and reference to a Manchester Guardian statement.
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Fieitieh Euienta
Exhini
rRitahog
Newville Thanlain
Manchester Guardian
Neville
London
Murdered Federal Car Actor Found in Railroad Yards
A well known federal car actor named Willie was found in the railroad yards near Umatilla with a bullet through his head. Sheriff Chably reported the discovery after telegrams noted the man had been found near a car. The wound was a small caliber bullet entering under the chin and exiting near the palate, suggesting a deliberate shooting. no arrest or suspect details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Umatilla
Sheriff Chably
Ty Corotney
Mim
THE STATESMAN'S TROUBLE DETAILING A PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE BREACH
A garbled account discusses a breach of presidential message confidentiality and ensuing political controversy. Names and specifics are obscured, but the piece references public reaction, a central figure, and a weather report that intersects with the news. The fragment hints at tension between officials and press.
Siberian ford complete tit feat eel ae she
Fragmented OCR reads like a travel feature about Siberian routes and river traffic. Mentions White Sea port, Canadian railway, and multiple named entities, with scattered phrases on emery piles and a promised public event. The text is garbled but implies a transportation route narrative and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew
Jerome
Bilberia
Ted Wirage
Venlai
Walter Moncano Die by Heart Event in San Francisco
Walter Moncano, a well known resident of San Francisco, dies after a sudden medical incident. Authorities report the death as unexpected with no further details released at this time.
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Penditton
Pendleton Shoe Co
AST
Cregonnary
OF Arthur Venville
The
Philippines
Lieut
Gillmore
Pim
Momrader
Blebey
Manila
Olimore
Exnis
Stare
Mio
Tole
Rommeneanehe
Health and Beauty
Wakefield & Failing
Oregon
Burgomaster
Carsicasnese
Walla
Willy Hoses
Rive
Rteelatiog
Ariel
Jivi Kainesy
Siberian
Genefit Te Yau
Mitcheil Pulgard
Ieee
Foe Thuman & Co
Breck & McCamar
Orhatz
Walla Wala Va
Spokane
Walla Waite
Spotmre
United States
Sean
Roms Gunn
Suenenatin
Jaman McCon
Eimer Tash
Dius Keeen
Tallman & Co
Walter Moncano
Sirica
Ban Franelaen
P Winky
Treedoriay
Prici
East Oregoniq
Ers
EAST
Oregonian
Pendleton, Oreg
Roger
Hansford & Thompson
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