Prohibition, Venezuelan unrest, and empire news flash
A collage of 1908 notes reports Vermont edging toward prohibition after March 1 with a torn option. Venezuela rebels face suppression as La Guaira may be shelled. Tangier reports the capture of Sai r Bu Hamara the throne pretender. Amylovyes of the American Woolen Co seek wage gains at North Vassalboro Me. A German firm agent in Canton arrested for arms sales to the Hoxers. A 1865 bill passed by the House totaling about 6000. Funston moves to Vancouver. Honduras sees a revolution as the State Dept orders Boston from San Francisco to Amapala. New York Central plans a 20 story New York depot with hotel store offices and underground links.
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Vermont
Germany
Venezuela
la Quayra
Tangier
Sair
House of Representatives
Funston
Department of the Colorado
Department of the Columbia
Vancouver
Honduras
State Department
Boston
San Franciiso
Amapala
New York Central Railroad
New York
Northwest notes mix saloon licenses and local events
Bremerton raises saloon licenses from 3 to 80 dollars per year. An Astoria society woman wins eight dollars on a Chinese lottery ticket bought for Lunar New Year. Spokane hosts Northwest Fruitgrowers Association with Portland slated as next meeting site. Senator Rivl introduces a bill creating a new Baker County judicial district. Spokane plays a role in saloon and theater curfew. Kennewick plans Northern Pacific canal opening ceremonies. George Gates in Eugene mistakenly shot. no serious injury. Southern Oregon reports heavy snow and stock losses. Orton bill to regulate stationary engineers postponed. Corvallis hosts a new religious group named The Fire of the Holy Ghost. Mercer leads a Salvation Army cadre in Corvallis. Ira Ward, survivor of first Washington territorial legislature, dies in Olympia. Hale of Josephine County seeks inquiry into Oregon penitentiary cruelty charges. First Oregon Infantry and Cavalry home guard veterans hold Salem reunion. 90 attend. George B. Curry elected Salient commandant. William Hilleary secretary.
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Bremerton
Astoria Society
Ecumoelty
Northwest Fruitgrowers’ Association
Spokane
Portland
Riv
Senate
Baker County
The
Galaxy
Kennewick, Wash
George Gates
Eugene
Southern
Oregon
Orton
Ilwegwe
Thelie
Corvalli
Salvation Army
Mercer
Orier
Ira Ward
Washington
Olympia
Ward
Mississippi
Columbia
Olympia Hale
Josepnine County
First
Oregon Infantry and Cavalry
Salem
George B. Curry
la Grande
William Hilleary
Turner
Bucklen's Arnica Salve widely sold world famous cure
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best and most famous compound for aches and pains. Claimed to cure cuts heals burns bruises subdue inflammation and master piles. Millions of boxes sold yearly with quick relief for boils felons and akin practices. Available 26¢ at Tallman &
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Bucklen
Tallman
Hotel Arrivals Notice From The City Hotel Almanac
A list of hotel arrivals including J. F. Adams from McMinnville H. T Booth from Baker L. Mienhof Portland and many guests from Chicago St Paul Spokane Weston and Nye among others with couples and individual travelers noted in a dense register style for the local hotel ledger.
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J. F. Adams
McMinnvil
H. T Booth
Baker
L. Mienhof
Portland
Kruft
Chivas
W. E Hall
Chicago
A Westhemer
Louis
H.W. Garrettson
St. Paull
R. Garretson
St. Paul
A. F. Frank
Dude
Schultz
Toplitz
Caston
Spokane
FA. Johnson
Tuanteville
Youngman
Rouse
Rpokine
Campo Boise
H. Harbard
Dawson A. & Smith
Nolan J. B. Johnsteen
R. Harker
A. M. Schaefer
Jane Carew
W._ H. Morgan
A_L. Gisika
Gev
W. Prophetel
Weston
L. Jacobon
P. Doherty
W.C. Cunningham
K. Jones
Echo
A. G. Howard
H. W. Wood
New Discovery Praised For Child's Lung Recovery
Mrs. Watkin of Pleasant City recalls a severe pneumonia case in her chubby son, nearly wasting him to a skeleton. A terrible cough persisted despite weeks of good treatment until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption was used, restoring health. The ad touts the medicine as a sure cure for coughs colds and lung diseases with a trial offer and money back guarantee.
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Boc
Debate Over Referee in Cotton Lavigne Contest
A Pilot Rock group protests a Pendleton paper report on the Cotton versus Lavigne boxing match last Monday. They claim Lavigne led from start to finish and challenge the referee’s decision favoring Cotton, noting only Cotton backs and seconds counted in his favor. Names of local supporters and officials listed.
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Pilot Hock
Janes Lavigne
Pendleton
Lavigne
Peau
Pilot Rock
Cotton
Ed Johnson
Oliver Knotts
Anday Manning
T. J. Johnson
Pearl Smith
E. F. Beitel
J. W. Smith
HE. Beitel
Wo Shall T Robinson
M. Burrows
Tilman Kirkman
George Rogers
Walter Scott
W. L. Jewell
J. B Hay
H. A. Morse
L. BE. Roy
A. Hemphill
Sloan
Doe Rogers
Virginia Drew Trescott Stars in Lord Strathmore at Pendleton
Virginia Drew Trescott, former Portland society reader and Charlies B. Trescott wife, delighted Pendleton theatergoers with her performance in Lord Strathmore last night. Cancelled date at Walla Walla opens opportunity to see her again tonight, as critics and audiences praised her true interpretation and refreshing stage presence.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Lord Strathmore
Frazier
Virginia Drew Trescott
Portland
Charlies B. Trescott
Columbia
Jady
Ridge and vicinity heavy snowfall and fall from horse
The Ridge and vicinity report a near fatal horseback accident as the daughter of Joseph McLaughlin of Gurdane was thrown from her horse and narrowly survived. The tale describes observers, local visitors, and a stretch of cold weather with snow depths noted in the Huet region. Nearby residents James Willtaker Earnest French and William Jones are mentioned along with cattle losses and health concerns.
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Joseph McLaughlin
Scribe
Heavie
Eclaouet
Abbott Tee
Gekland
James Wilttalker
St. Joseph's Academy
Earnest French
Vinson
W. C. Owites
Penicieton
Owings
Tomas Celela
William Jones
Gurdane
Cief
L. A
Cause of Falling Hair and Dandruff Germ Cure
The article explains falling hair results from a germ disease that burrows into hair roots and causes dandruff. It claims only remedies that kill the dandruff germ stop hair loss, naming Newbro's Herpicide as the sole product that kills the germ and noting Herpiche as a pleasant hair dressing.
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Newbro
Uncle Sam Guarantee on Every Gallon Whisky
An advertisement for the Hayner Distilling Company claims Uncle Sam, through government officials, oversees all stages of whisky production from purchase to storage and bottling. It asserts the government guarantees purity and age, and warns buyers against dealer profiteering while promoting their whisky for medicinal or other uses.
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Mayner Distilling Company
Uncle Sam
Hayner
Bam
United States
Hayner Distilling Company
For Sale Two Residences on Main Street
Last-Last May a 1200 pound horse branded 65 on left shoulder with a fast spring mane was offered for reward for return to Paul Bowman. Also for sale a good bar area with a nice location on Main Street. Inquiries to 327, corner Main and Bluff streets.
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Paul Bowman
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