City to Replace Lee Street Bridge with Modern Steel Structure
The city council decided to replace the river bridge on Lee Street with a new steel and concrete reinforced structure, with the county paying half the cost. Architect Howard endorses a design that could last a century, citing safety during high winter waters and durability over time. The council also discussed a fire limit ordinance and West Court Street improvements, including extending services to the west end and enacting zoning tweaks amid property owner concerns.
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West Court Street
Lee Street
Howard
Property grant awarded to C. W. Parker
A property grant held here on April 26 was granted to C. W. Parker. The document records Parker securing ownership or rights in the local estate, with the action finalized in the approved session.
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C. W. Parker
Horrible Atrocities Reported in German Cameroons
Berlin says native troops under a corporal executed cruel punishments on chieftains around Yauda. They seized ivory hunters victims suffered severe wounds and pepper rubbed into wounds, killing one chieftain after hours of agony. Similar abuses by dispersed troops spurred local rebellion.
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Berlin
Cameroons
Reuter
Yauda
Hurled From Telegraph Hill Fight Court Battle
A brawl at a Barbary Coast dance hall ended with soldier John Daly hurled 109 feet from Telegraph Hill. Daly, wounded and hospitalized, was in critical condition though expected to live. Four fellow artillerymen, Fred Krusz Frank McCue Isaac J Pang and Jamon Gray, were jailed as police investigated the assault and incident details.
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Barbary Coast
Telegraph Hil
John Daly
Central Emergency Hospital
San Franciso Examiner
Daly
Fred Krusz
Frank McCue
Isaac J. Bpang
Jamon Gray
Company D
First
Battallion of Artillery
Sixteen Couples Attend Breton Nuptial Festival
In Pleaguete, Brittany, sixteen couples were wed in a single day as part of a centuries old ritual. Brides wore gala costumes in a show of color and tradition during the annual wedding festival marking engagements made that year.
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Paria
Pleaguete
Iisues
Col
Fragmentary notice of regional folk attire and marriage customs
OCR fragment describes colorful attire from scanier to apple green with embroidered aprons and quaint headdress. It notes many marriages within kin, mentioning intermarriage to the Tile at Ploughastel.
Extensive Fertilizer Use in Japan Report
Vice-Consul EB G Babbitt in Yokohama issues a press notice on Japanese fertilizer use. The annual value of fertilizers in Japan runs about 46 million dollars, evenly split between agricultural lime fertilizer and bean cake imported from China. 1908 saw an exceptional year with bean cake consumption around 45 million and artificial fertilizers about 10 million, as silver declines reduced bean cake import costs.
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EB. G. Babbitt
Yokohama
Department of Agriculture and Ecommerce
China
Japyan
Doctor Has Spider Pet in Carlisle Dean's Household
London reports Dr Barker the Carlisle dean and his wife keep a spider as a pet. The don describes the strange creature scouring the deanery attic crevice. Mrs Barker found it and plans to photograph it, though current attempts failed. Mrs Harker will tend the pet when it begins to weave a web, and Mrs Marker remains fond of spiders.
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London
Bowling Tournament Opens In Northwest State Meet
Feb 11 report notes PRowlers of the twin cities and contestants from across Minnesota gather for the state bowling tournament opening tonight. The two week event is billed as the most interesting ever held in the Northwest.
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Paul
Mion
Twin Endes
Minnesoth
Northwest
Thompson and Loughrey to clash at Southern Athletic Club
Cyclone Johnny Thompson faces Wiming Loughrey in a ten round boxing bout tonight at the Southern Athletic Club. The New Orlon Mob billed match features two Philadelphia fighters in a midseason ring clash with local interest high.
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Thompson
Loughrey
New Orlon
Mob
Cyclone Johnny” Thompson
Wiming Loughrey
Philadelphia
Southern Athletic Club
Meeting of League of Postmasters Opens Afternoon
Kentucky delegation and committee members attended the afternoon session at the custom house, marking the opening of discussions on penetereese and related postal affairs amid Cold War era tensions.
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Keefe
Vancouver Guards Face First Regular Army Inspection
Major Melaughiin of Vancouver Barracks arrives Saturday to inspect the local company in heavy marching order. Officers and men will be questioned on drilling, shelter tent setup, and blanket rolling as part of a plan to raise National Guard efficiency to that of regular soldiers for potential wartime service.
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Melaughiin
Vancouver Barracks
Compine L
MelLaughlin
National Guard
United States Army
Secret of Long Life Promoted by French Scientist
A French scientist claims a life extension secret via a method tied to a tonic. The text touts Electric Bitters as purifying the blood, rebuilding nerve cells, and restoring vigor, citing W. M. Sherman of Cushing, Maine, who credits the remedy with curing kidney trouble. available at Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co.
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W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Notice of cab stand relocation by Carney and Kennedy
Notice to the public that the Carney and Kennedy cab stand has moved from Tallman's drug store to the Hotel Bowman. The stand's phone remains Main 62.
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Carney & Kennedy
Tallman's Drug Store
Bowman
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
A brief prescription-style notice touts PAZO Ointment promising cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. It states a 66 cent price and guarantees relief.
CAST ANNOUNCED for MAIN RAW in church fundraiser
The Penleton Dramatic club reveals principal cast for My Ma In Law to debut February 23 for the Church of the Redeemer fundraiser. Rehearsals began last Saturday and continue on February 22 with listed players including Mr. Join Dugnell, Mr. Fred Hartman, Mrs. Slusher, Miss Bertha Alexander, Miss Gertrude Sheridan, Miss Maud Sheridan, and many others.
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Penleton Dramatic Club
Church of the Redeemer
Join Dugnell
Fred Hartman
Brook Dickson
BE. F. Averll
J. Coan
Jack Huston
Mise Jernice Ruppe
Mixa Gertrude Sheridan
Migs Maud Sheridan
Mra
Min- We Silliman
Mie
Effie Frazier
Porites Halley
Kay Gibson
Ellenbeth Sawtelle
Bertha Anger
Gertrude Hoffman
Rosm Rosa
Sibil Cole
Norma Alloway
Georgia Stewart
Hanse Nolin
Laura McKee
Harel Means
Helen Moussin
Ethel Bolte
Ptyth Johnsen
Nona Johnson
Ruth Gibson
Peartle Rankin
Genevieve Clark
New Life Pills Cured Detroit Woman of Rectal Troubles
A Detroit woman recovered from several rectal troubles after an operation with three doctors. She credits Dr. King’s New Life Pills for a complete cure. The ad notes prevention of appendicitis and relief from constipation and headaches, priced at 5¢.
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Heaper
Mre
M. E. Fisher
Detroit
Mich
Space for rent in East Oregonian building on Main street
Rent available for a good store or office room in the East Oregonian building on Main street with steam heat and electric lights. Also a room suitable for office or small store in the same building on Webb street. Enquire at E. O. office.
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East Oregonian
Main Street
Webb Street
E. O
Farmers Unite to Handle Grain in Inland Empire
Ten thousand farmers forming a cooperative in Spokane report annual grain output exceeding 20 million bushels. They authorize a central selling agent to prevent middlemen profits and consider exporting their own grain. No price fixing planned. focus on direct sale to markets and possible inland export terminals.
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Sesson
Nlon
Spokane
Hiche
Portland
Axeford
Vancouver
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Children
A Louisiana reader from Plaquemine says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been the best selling medicine for eight years. He notes it relieves coughs colds and croup in babies and young children and is safe for them to take. Sold by reputable dealers and widely recommended.
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Chamberlain
Brooklyn marathon opens with top prizes in bold athletic meet
New York on February 1 unveils a premier marathon event offering valuable prizes. The Brooklyn Sen Chote Muitrrtlion, promoting by the Thirteenth Coast Artillery Corps and Athletic Association, directs runners along a two mile river course from Sumner and Jefferson Avenues.
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New York
Soecal Amitours
Tw Matters RE Athletic Association
Thirteenth Coast Artillery Corps
Sumner and
Jefferson Avenues
Brooklyn
Quick Cure for Muscular Rheumatism with Liniment
This common form of muscular rheumatism has no internal treatment. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely three times daily for a quick cure. Liniment is especially effective for muscular chronic rheumatism. For sale by all good dealers.
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All Good Deilers
Intercollegiate wrestling starts with Princeton at Cornell
New York February 11 reports that the intercollegiate wrestling season opens tomorrow with Princeton visiting Cornell. The Columbia wrestlers travel to face Pennsylvania, marking the opening round of the competitions.
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New York
Princeton
Cornell
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Pain Relief Salve Advertised By Denier Dealers
An advertisement touts Chamber Imin's Salve claiming instant relief from itching and persistent torment. It asserts many cases have been cured by its use and notes the product is for sale by all reputable deniers.
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Raley
West Court
Maly Street
Bourne
Glen
Cliff
Telegraph Hill
Pretty Krein
Japan
Doctor
Dean of
Carlisle
Kentucky
The
Eastern Washington
Spokatte
Sen Gate
Whurartien
Umatilla Lumber CO
West Alto
G. H. Probett
Mgr
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