Land Thief McKinley Described As Model Citizen In Tientsin
Horace G McKinley, linked to Oregon land fraud indictments involving a US senator and several congressmen, was recaptured near Kharbin and held in the British consulate jail in Tientsin. The extradition issue with China tested US efforts to pursue criminals abroad. He is said to have been generous, helping many and earning friends during his two years in Tientsin as manager of the Winter Gardens.
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Horace G. McKinley
Arleen
Oregon
Pacifico
United States
Tientsin
Muk- den
Kharbin
Marvin
America
Robert Stevenson
McKinley
China
Ching
Chinn
McKinney
Manchuria
King’s New Discovery Brought Me Back From Grave
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Ind credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough after neighbors predicted she would die. She purchased four one dollar bottles and fully recovered, as Tallman & Co druggists advertise trial bottles free though the cure costs are stated.
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Dr. King
Eva Uncapher
Grovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Tallman & Co
What Is Your Dog Worth Assessor Orders Dogs Listed
The Eugene Guard reports Lane County Assessor H F Keeney works with neighboring counties to classify and value dogs as personal property under a new law. Assessors face challenges describing dogs on tax rolls such as Rover or Tiger with location based descriptors while dog values range from 10 cents to 260 dollars. Values are expected to dip near March as the year starts.
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H. F. Keeney
Lane County
Eugene Guard
Rover
Skinner
Eugene
John Jones
Mrs. Smith
Vale
Tea varieties misheard notice from grocer customers
A quirky grocer advert notes the difference between good tea and tea, warning customers they may waste money if they do not choose correctly. Mike Behilling’s Best is referenced as a pay-for endorsement, in a brisk, period-tone style.
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Mike Behilling
Oregon Dogs Declared Personal Property in Tax Act
The aborter act passed by Oregon Legislature in 1907 begins by declaring dogs to be personal property. The measure, H. BH. S71, was enacted at the session of 1907 and states that dogs are personal property.
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Oregon
Wagon Road to Lumber Belt
The Lewiston Tribune reports plans for a 60 mile wagon road along the North Fork of the Clearwater from Ahwahka to access Idaho’s timber belt. County and state funding plus Weyerhauser and Schofield subscriptions are seen backing the project to connect Bruce’s Eddy Orofino and serve the region’s dormant wealth. No cost estimates yet. data to be gathered this month.
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the Tribune
Clearwater River
Ahwahka
Great Amber Belt
Saya
Lewiston Tribune
Weyerhauser and Schofield
Idaho
Bruce's Eddy
Ahsahka
Orofino
North Fork
Urgent Cure Promises Relief for Constipation
An advertisement touts Urine Lagative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for chronic constipation, claiming it aids digestion and stimulates liver and bowels to restore natural action. It promises immediate improvement upon use and recommends Pendleton Drug Co as the supplier. Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as gentle and pleasant to take, without nausea or griping, urging readers to refuse substitutes.
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Pendleton Drug Co
Bridge construction on Clearwater line advances with steel and derricks
The Ri porta Line project resumes with a large train bringing up derricks and steel for the Clear water bridge. The steel gang and necessary tools are on site as operations restart along the line. Material moved to the north bank will aid the next bridge span, aiming to finish before high water restricts progress.
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Riporta
Clearwater Bridge
Lewiston Tribune
Holbrook Island
Clearwater Yeatertay
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised Relief Offer
An old patent medicine ad promises One Hundred Dollars for a catarrh cure that cannot be helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, testimonials, and endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists, with claims of internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and promises free testimonials.
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Hall
F J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Halle
Inventions and Labor Saving Devices in 19th Century
A discussion on evolving manufacturing power with examples from McCormick reapers and guard fingers. The piece cites dramatic shifts in bolt costs, labor efficiency, and the emergence of high speed machines. It mentions Chicago factories with waxy chain links and wire cutting devices, highlighting rapid production and automation.
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McCormick
James K. Polk
White House
Chicago
Gold stash found in bank rubble worth about 1100
Richard Davis, 45, Sunset metrician, found two pokes containing melted gold valuing around 1024.05 and a watch chain in a bank vault rubble. Puget Sound National Bank staff identified the items. Davis aides say no prosecution likely. he claims not to have attempted sale, just checking legitimacy. An officer arrested him while seeking a second hand buyer.
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Richard Davis
Sunset Telephone Metrician
Dexter Horton Bank
Puget Sound National Bank
Seattle
First Avenue
James Street
Davis
Chas, Tennant
Winifred Crockett
Crockett
Davie
William Donlan
First Avenue South
Davia
Dewnpapers
Joseph Mayer
Electric heating costs shown for General Electric devices
A reader notes low operating costs for electric irons, heaters, and cooking aids. Estimates include four cents per hour for ironing, two and a half cents for lace pressing, one cent for five milk warms, and fractions of a cent for eggs, coffee, cereals, and cooking times. Prices assume ten cents per kilowatt hour. Also mentions Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by Tallman & Co.
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General Electric
Kennedy
Tallman & Co
Petition Blanks On Sale At East Oregonian Office
Petition blanks for candidates and voters are now printed and available at the East Oregonian office for both party lines. The publisher notes the nominating petitions include the Candidate Petition and the Elector’s Nominating Petition, ready for filing.
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Eleator
East Oregonian
Marble palace expansion sparks debate on American congress
Washington correspondent notes the two marble office buildings in Washington, cost 33 million each, with granite foundations and grand interiors. Describes underground passages, private elevators, and lavish amenities for senators and members. Reports 410 rooms in the house building, 396 members, and questions whether meals and baths will be free. Also advertises Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs and croup.
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United States Capitol
Washington
Seattle Times
Senate
House
Senate Chamber
Eather
American Congress
Porto Rico
Philippines
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Miss Edith Declines Formal Address in Brief Encounter
A youthful exchange from Youth's Companion centers on Miss Edith asking not to be called Mr Durand. The young man hesitates, then explains his name is Dupont, arguing their acquaintance is brief. The dialogue highlights social formality and budding tension in a fleeting social moment.
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Miss Edith
Mr. Durand
Dupont
Pineules promise relief for rheumatic backache joints
Gain relief from rheumatism back ache and kidney trouble with Pineules. A 30 days treatment costs $1 and a single dose at bedtime is claimed to prove merit. Available from A. C. Koep pen & Bros.
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A. C. Koeppen & Bros
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Horace G. Mkinley
Maude
Tientein
Orient
Lumber
Clearwater
Superintendent Brooks
McCormick Plant
Aix
Brooks
Lewiston
Memphis, Tenn
Times
Foley
Pendieton Drug Co
Hermiston
Company L
THE
the Cloak & Suit
Manish
Oman
Company
Pendleton Business College
Pendleton, Oregon
Linmore Pierce
Main St
Hicks-Chatten Engraving CO
2D & Aider
Portland, RE
CorymauTs &c. Anyona
Harga
Scientific American
Hanytar
All
York
Colesworthy
Chop Mill
Alta
Pendleton
Ukiah
Wickian
Alba
Pendleton T. Ridge
Nye
Pilot Rock
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