Widespread 1908 Updates From States and Mines
State troopers take charge of Waterbury streetcars in Connecticut. Anthracite coal found in Madison County Montana. Old Fast River tunnel near completion after a decade. Ice flood threatens Meadville Pennsylvania. Mexican earthquakes raise fears of a volcano. New Yorks spy oak to be cut down as unsafe. Sugar trust refineries suspend operations due to refined product surplus. Two masked robbers steal 35 and two watches from trolley crew in Salt Lake. Militia to be equipped with Krag Jorgensen rifles under new law. Pennsylvania Railroad shortens 20 hour NY to Chicago freight run. Minister Bowen proposes preferential pay for three allies for one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Madison County
Montana
French Creek
Meadville
Chihuahua
Mexico
New York State
Eard
Sugar Trust
Salt Lake
Congress
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Bowen
Knapp mines sold. church fire and river drowning tale
The Knapp group of mines at Sumpter was sold for 45009 dollars to Highland Gold Mines Company. A Christian church in Medical Lake Washington burned with losses around 2000 dollars, no insurance. Everett’s Henry Wilson drowned in the Willamette River in Portland. Van Buren DeLashmut, ex Portland mayor, may run for Spokane mayor. Two masked highwaymen looted a Salt Lake trolley, taking two gold watches and 36 dollars. Polly, a famed Northwest Piute squaw, died in Burns after excessive drinking at eighty. Sumpter endures a heavy snowstorm with several feet of accumulation in nearby locales. The Baker County Irrigation Association completed maps for its county plan and will forward them to the Oregon Association secretary. Jade stone from Southern Oregon tied to the Chinese Imperial crown was found, noted for its beauty and polish. Karl Laale, six, of Fortran, left home after refusing to apologize for school rules, and his father’s attempt to retrieve him failed.
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Knapp
Sumpter
Highland Gold Mines Company
Christian Church
Medical Lake
Wash
Henry Wilson
Everett
Willamette River
Portland
van B. DeLashmut
Spokane
Salt Lake
Polly
Northwest
Burns
Nevada
Oregon
Bourne
Cable Cove
Baker County Irrigation Association
Oregon Association
Notable Deaths Mark 1901 Across Regimes
A list highlights major leaders who died in 1901 including Queen Victoria in January, ex King Milan of Serbia in February, Empress Victoria of Germany in August, ex President Benjamin Harrison in March, President William McKinley in September, Abdurrahman Khan of Afghanistan in October, Li Hongzhang in November, and Count Bismarck in May, with other names and titles noted in a compact memorial.
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Victoria
Great Britain
Milan
Servia
Germany
Benjamin Harrison
William McKinley
Abdurrahman Kan
Ameér
Afghanistan
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Bismarck
Crisp
Hotel Arrivals at Pendleton List of Guests
A list of hotel guests includes William Maher and Co M Smith of Portland, A G Oglevie and N Berkeley from cities, T H Botsford from San Francisco, F Thomperon from Echo, B O Killin and N R Clem from Spokane, J H Auer and W B Jenkins from Spokane, Golden Rule C L Holway Weston, Martha Kelly Milton, J H Taylor Farmington, A BE McQueen Spokane, A Holmes Farington, Athena figures, and several more names from Portland, Echo, Beho, Pilot Rock, and Athena districts. The compilation notes room occupancy at Hotel Pendleton for a period.
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Pendleton
William Maher
Portland
M. Smith
A. G. Oglevie
N. Berkley
City
C. Clark
New York
T. H. Botsford
San Francisco
F. Thomperon
Echo
A. B. Stonefield
Beho
B. O. Killin
Spokane
N. R. Clem
Gil
J. H. Auer
W. B. Jenkins
Cfty
Golden Rule
C. L. Holway
Weston
Martha Kelly
Milton
W. H. Bundt
Lapawal
J. H .Taylor
Farmington
A. BE. McQueen
A. T. Holmes
Farington
H. H. Curtis Athena
A. Sins
Athena
F. J. Gardner
W. C. Taylor
John Dean
R. Hertzberg
A. Mclanae
M. Parr
Eeho
C. H. Gambrall
D. C. Brown
Pilot Rok
N. H. Pinkerton
Newbro's Herpicide Kills the Hair Germ
A new discovery claims to destroy the dandruff germ that causes itching baldness and hair loss. The ad asserts most dandruff remedies merely dress the hair while Newbro's Herpicide targets the germ at the scalp root, promising permanent relief by destroying the cause.
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Newbro
Newhro
Truth on gold output worry in Oregon state record
The Western Mining World notes Oregonians discuss in casual spots that Oregon produced only 1 660 665 in gold in 1902. It criticizes mine owners for withholding production data and urges action to change the low state impression.
Dr King’s New Discovery Saved Child from Pneumonia
Mrs W Watkin of Pleasant City recalls a three week illness in her child marked by a coughing fit that worsened despite medical care. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption the child recovered quickly, and the medicine is praised as the only cure for coughs, colds and lung ailments. Tallman & Co guarantee against infestation. Trial bottle free.
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al' Monto
Mra. W. Watkin
Pleasant City
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Sold At Tallman’s Drug Store
Buckien’s Arnica Salve marketed as the world’s best pain con querer, curing cuts burns and bruises and subduing inflammation. Claims millions of boxes sold yearly and pay-versus-cure guarantee. Also notes Iwin Ankeny as wealthiest senator with vast land holdings and wheat crops in recent years.
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Buckien
Tallman & Co
Lwin Ankeny
Senate
Astoria Nova
Ridge and Vicinity Treats Blizzard News and Local Notes
Report from Ridge on February 1 covers stock dealings and saloon purchases near Alba, with Frank Kopp seeking medical care in Hot Springs Washington and various residents traveling to Pendleton Pilot Rock and Athena for business or family matters. Weather shifts from a blizzard to a cold wind as ice and light snow persist. stock generally well, with several locals noted.
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Ridge
J. H. Taylor
Frank Kopp
Hot Springs
J. A. ‘Rust
Alba
Washington
Larkie Fletcher
Pendleton
Robert Waitt
Athena
Frank Corley
Pilot Rock
H W. Whittaker
Oakland
Ore
B. F. Oete
Charles Taylor
McKay Creek
B. F. Hartshorn
Gurdane
Bual‘nese
Simonton
Thomas McEwen
Nye
Ukiah
P. BE. Fletcher
Long Feeding Causes Hay Scarcity Among Cattlemen
Ukiah, Feb 3. Mrs. Fred Hewett and daughter visit relatives at Long Creek. The long feeding spell has caused a hay shortage for smaller cattlemen, while larger ranches are well supplied. Rumors claim an Oriental operation near here will open in spring after bonding to a Spokane and Butte company. WT Sellers and F. M. Schmidt plan a large drug store in Pilot Rock by Feb 1 as F W Schmidt & Co. Eastern lumber firms rumored to seek timber lands south and southeast of Ukiah, with discussions on log handling and potential railroad need increasing costs.
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Ukiah
Fred Hewett
Long Creek
Spokane
Butte
WT. Sellers
F. M. Sehmidt
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
F. W. Sehmidt
Idaho
Oregon
Tome
Ten Inches of Snow and Sleighing in Alba
Alba reports deep winter weather with about 14 inches of snow and good sleighing. Peter Wreghbroch arrives from Alkali cattle ranch to oversee lumber interests with a hauling crew. H T Connell recently killed a hog that dressed 60 pounds. C E Hoover bought a residence.
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Alba
Goor
Peter Wreghbroch
H. T. Connell
Hoover
Local Notes on Residents and Property Changes
Alba community updates include John Reeves recovering from erysipelas, John Garrison plans to reside here with family, Stocker under doctor’s care for heart trouble, Mrs. Davia returning from relatives, Connell returning from Juniper country with cattle wintering, Garrison and LaFontaine selling Bridge Creek ranch to George Lincoln of Ridge, Hert Ledgerween's wagon wheel break on mountain crossing.
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John Reeves
John Garrison
Ir. Stocker
Pendleton
Jamce Davia
Sous Elites
Ror Connell
Triy
Juniper Country
Garrison & LaFontaine
Bridge Creek
George Lincoln
Ridge
Hert
Ankeny as a Boy and Early Life Mentions
Judge McBride recalls Levi Ankeny as a bright schoolboy in Lafayette Oregon in 1851 and as a rustling, prosperous father figure who moved from Lewiston Idaho to Walla Walla and Portland. The interview notes his marriage to Senator Nesmith’s daughter, Ankeny’s respectability, and questions about his legislative qualifications and railroad ties.
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Sather
California
Neemith—Ankeny
Lewiston
Jovi An‘heny
John Tt. McBride
Spokane
Pacific
Ankeny
Yeater
Levi Ankeny
LaFayette
Yamhill County
Oregon
A. P. Ankeny
Lavi Ankeny
Idaho
Senator Nesmith
Walla Walla
Yamhill
Nesmith
Old Yamhill
Embryo
For Sale Apartment and House Listings on Court Street
A fragmented real estate notice offers several dwellings for sale on Court Street with six and seven rooms, shaded lawns, electric lights, and stables. Prices range from about 700 to 2500, urging buyers to act before prices rise as the city’s population grows.
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Court Street
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Fxbast Genaay
General News
Pacific Northwest News
Karl Laale
Fortrand
Ron
Farmer Ankeny
H, Taylor
Ukiah News
Justin
Tina Katherine Sree
Blue Flower
Henry van Dyke
Usceila
Marion Crawfort
Thos. Neipon Page
Avery
Elisabeth Stuart Phelps
Gleonsry
Choo
Halph Cooper
John Gaythe
S Garden
Marietta
Out West
Kila Higeiumwon
George Ade
Anmelia Barr
Franceesto Moljie
Elliott Heawell
Mary Haar
J. M.artis
Gertrude Mene
Soy
Tee
Tomes
Peggy
Anthony Hope
Dence
Judge M'Bride
Fine Residence Properties
Lew
C.D. Boyd
Ill
Zaza
Dubarry
Frazer
Howse Wedfer
Vid
Traltel
Pral Pre
Ouida’s
Strathmore
Verna Woods
Virginia Drew Trescott
MR. Alexander
Mora Son
Lea Wome
Rose Peterson
Secretarydale Tennis Club
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham Fannie Kumpe
Dyan
Porxnan
Miss Fassie Kuve
Chester St
Little Rock
Ark
Desby
Wenin
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