Inland Empire shooting leads to jail and ambivalent motive
In Colfax and nearby counties two railroad workers, John Pearcy and Tim Langdon, are injured after a shooting at a roadside shelter near Riparia. Pearcy claims self defense against Langdon during an altercation at a Supper table episode, while Langdon lies wounded and under care in Colfax. Authorities report Pearcy was captured by Colfax constables near the Lewiston-Lewiston-Idaho line as police probe the case.
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Wiprrin
John Percy
Tim Langdon
Pearcy
Tony
Ripartamlaphit
Mit
Wren
Lewinton Lewieton-Miparia
Ipavia
Colfax
Apples for Noyalty and Diplomatic Gifts
Yakima apple consignments totaling fifty boxes were sent to J. J. Hill for use by European and American dignitaries. Growers did not know the final destinations. About half passed through agent Mocks to Mr. EM, the rest via Northern Pacific Express. Mr EM will distribute to close friends. one box to the President, others rented to King.
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Noyalty
Yakima
J. J. Hill
Europe
America
Mocks
Tamany Hall Relaunch Looms Over New York City
Devon Depedier reports on Tamany Hall’s annual rear-organization day as Mayor McClellan's reelection bid creates tension. Despite fears of estrangement, McClellan shows conciliatory stance, promising political independence and wary of appointing allies that could anger Leader Murphy.
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New York
Tammany Mall
McClellan
Tarmany Hall
Mollellan
Tammany Hall
Cartes
Mhief Murphy
Conference on football reform amid brutal play concerns
New York on December 28 representatives from several eastern colleges will meet at Murray Hill to discuss the football question and possible reform. Yale is not represented, and a special committee may be appointed to draft new rules for intercollegiate games. The report suggests abolition of football is unlikely but safety measures may be adopted to reduce danger to players. Ely's Dream Balm is advertised as a remedy for cold in the head hay fever and nasal catarrh with claims of direct action on inflamed membranes.
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New York
Murray
Yale
Tita
TY Temot
Ono
Ely Bros
Warren Atreat
Killed In Runaway Near Ople Farm
The body of LV Ople, a well to do farmer, was found crushed on the roadside at 6:20 pm by his children. He likely died in a wagon runaway near the Ople farm three miles south, as horses frightened, leading to the wagon wheel passing over him. Immediate death. Meridian Tribune (Texas).
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Ople
Lee
Allsteam
Nim Instantiy
Meridian
Tdato
Fechter Stills as North Yakima Chief ExecutiveMove
Fechter remains mayor and chief executive as Sunday ordinance obedience is enforced. A show of authority on Sunday closed several businesses while the council debates policy and the city stays under current administration.
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Fechter
North Yakima
Yakima MiniNy Republic
Holiday Market Prices From Dany Market Meportit
Prices listed for fruits vegetables dairy and staples in Pen Metan ahead of Christmas and New Year. Apple boxes 1.76 to 2.00. cranberries 10 3 cents per pound. oranges 25 cents each. lemons 35 cents each. melons 40 cents per pound. cucumbers 7 cents per pound. turnips 2 cents. celery 60 cents. potatoes 1.25. onions 1.60. cauliflower 60 cents head. tomatoes 20 cents per pound. popcorn 19 cents. butter 70 to 76 cents a pound. country butter 60 cents per pound. cheese 45 cents per dozen. honey 1.25 per dozen. pickles 80 cents per gallon. sour pickles 60 cents per gallon. almonds 25 cents per pound.
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UNUM
Contera
Cranberriew
Emey
Poisonous Catarrh Cure Adverts and Alpine Club Meeting
An old advertisement touts a catarrh remedy by Dr J Cheney Co, promising internal use, with claims of safety and cure. The piece also notes the fourth Annual American Alpine Club meeting at Appalachian Mountain Club rooms, with a dinner at the Exchange Club and talks by officials, plus a mention of potential Canadian membership. In California near Angels, two drunken Indians killed each other with axes.
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Wilding Toston
Mravs
Appalachian Mountain Club
Exchange Club
Charles FE
Fay
Alpine Club
Tufte College
Balloon Ascensions and Parachute Safety Explained
An 1890s style discussion explains why balloon ascensions are timed for sunset to reduce wind drift. Experienced parachutists can steer by shifting ballast. novices drift and risk drifting away. The piece argues that proper timing and skill minimize danger during ascent and descent.
Bits from the Writers on Character and Guile
A collage of quotes on virtue genius and ambition from writers like Beton Merriman Anthony Hope John Oliver Hobbs F Marlon Crawford and Rudyard Kipling. The lines praise patience sound judgment force of character and the dangers of haste and shallow training in pursuit of ideas and hearts.
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Lucas Cleve
Beton Merriman
Ife
Anthony Hope
England
John Oliver Hobbs
Forest
Marlon Crawford
Rudyard King
Antrim Town Appoints Dog Pelters in 1703
The article notes Antrim New Hampshire first official dog pelters in 1703. Three trusted locals were assigned to guard the meeting house door and drive away dogs from entering the edifice. Town records show continued votes supporting the dog pelters role over successive years.
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Whinton
Antrim
New Hampshire
Theown
Weeting House
Maere
Scalding Reform and Parent Like Critique
A fragment argues that scolding reforms harm children and do not improve virtue. It compares reform efforts to overbearing parenting, noting that excessive criticism worsens behavior and risks giving a bad name to the intended good. The piece suggests reformists misuse approach, echoing George W. Alger’s Atlantic sentiments.
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George W. Alger
Atlantic
Court Martial Room Found False Naval Lore at Chatham
A historic naval barracks room in Chatham was labeled Court Martial with a brass plate but regulators required naval court martials to be on the water, revealing the misfit between the room’s grandeur and correct procedure.
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Chatham
Not Maying Futures. Flousten Post quote caption
Fragmentary quote in the Flousten Post features a speaker addressing someone named Tia and a mother figure. The text expresses uncertainty about a forthcoming event and a challenge to improve beyond a prior performance.
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Tia
Flousten
Incomplete Social Snippet from Puck Quip
A fragment quotes Social Azlom dialog about inviting the Bronsona and a paradox from Puck about who should be invited. The exchange hints at social wit and invitation etiquette in a satirical tone.
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Social Azlom
Bronsona
Puck
Secret engagement hinted amid sale at Boston Store
Dialogue shows Sweet Girl Gerald discussing a secret engagement and a symbolic ring placement. Mention of a price reduction and an incorporation sale at the Boston Store suggests a bustling news item linking personal plans with local commerce and a notable discount.
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Boston
Pendleton Medical Directory and Local Banks
A historical listing shows multiple doctors with offices in Schmidt block and Judd building, plus local banks Pendleton Savings Bank and First National Bank branches. It includes contact numbers, office hours, and various professionals such as dentists, veterinarians, a lodge notice, and local merchants.
Notice of Seiltoomen Claims in Pendleton Oregon
Charles Cunningham, formerly a dealer in blooded sheep, announces the sale of most holdings in Umatilla and Merrow counties and calls all persons and entities with claims or unsettled business to present them at the Charles Hamilton office in Pendleton within sixty days for immediate adjustment. Any disputes not presented within forty days will be deemed settled. Dated Pendleton Oregon December 5, 1906.
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Merrow
Sime
Charles Hailton
Pen- Weton
Oregon
Ainty
Pendleton
Charles Cunningham
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