Diverse 1900s News Bits From Around The World
The report surveys scattered items from politics and crime to science and travel. Tillman, a former lieutenant governor, is linked to editor Gonsales’s murder. Miss Roosevelt and Admiral Schley draw Mardi Gras attention in New Orleans. A New York physician claims a scarlet fever germ serum. Kilpatrick transport sails to Samar with the Fourteenth Infantry. Newfoundland trains face seven days of heavy snow with 30 foot drifts. New York Chamber of Commerce backs a state building for St. Louis exposition. Pope Leo XIII marks his silver jubilee and nears age 93 in March. A Norwich or Kent auction notes a silver-banded jet in London. Chicago City Railway workers threaten strike over union discrimination. Britain warns Turkey that Red Sea ports would be seized if troops are sent to Arabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triilin
Ineland
New Foundland
New York Chamber of Commerce
Pope Leo
London
West Mallin
Kent
Chicago City Railway Company
Turkey
Arabia
Red Sea
Northwest News Summary of Oregon and Vancouver Developments
Homer Watt of Albena, a University of Oregon student, is named class day orator. The Northern Pacific buys land in Vancouver for a depot and offices. Spokane contractor James Dignan dies instantly after falling from a third story window. Southern Oregon trapper William McKay perishes in Trinity County, California. The House passes a Summer permanent colony bill at Newport, with $5,000 appropriated, despite the governor’s veto. A northern railway from Salmon City to Blue Stone in Nome district is planned for spring. Oregon Legislature adjourns at midnight, C. W. Fulton elected U S senator on the 18th ballot. Jacksonville firemen plan a free ball to fund school books. A large wreck and land deal is reported in Harney County. Portland buyers allegedly acquire Pacific Livestock Company for $2,000,000. Two Danish girls kept as servants by Cablemet lumbermen are under investigation after advances on tickets from Copenhagen. Cascade Lumber Company to build a storage reservoir at Kichelo’a Lake head of the Yakima River, applying for 3000 feet of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer I. Watt
Albena
University of Oregon
Northern Pacific
Vancouver
James Dignan
Spokane
William McKay
Oregon
Trinity County
California
Salmon City
Blue Stone
Nome
C. W. Fulton
United States
Cablemet
Copenhagen
Cascade Lumber Company
Kichelo
Yakima
Hotel Arrivals and Names List from Portland and Spokane
A fragmentary list of hotel arrivals and guests across multiple cities including Portland Spokane Walla Walla and New York. Many names appear with incomplete or garbled spellings such as McCoy Golden Rule McYoung Harrison Boyle Sheehy Isbey Newbore and Hunt, with affiliations to Detroit San Francisco and Pomeroy. The text resembles a society or hotel register page with scattered personal names and city indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
McCoy
Portland
Mc Young
Haley
City
Fulier
Harrison
Joe Girard
William Sheehy
Hole McQuwarry
Kirksville
C. Nebenthal
Spokane
Nick Warner
Jenkins
Chifa
Denvey
N.C
Isbey
Nuthelin
New York
Marke
D. Rinker
Darnell
Freewater
Weber
Walla Walla J
Hair tonics miscalled despite germ theory claim
An old advertisement argues dandruff is a germ disease and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the only product to destroy the germ, stop itching, halt hair loss, and promote growth. It urges readers to ask pharmacists for Herpicide and to mail stamps for a sample from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
F. W. Schmidt & Co
Wei
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Executrix Sale of William Searcy Farm Goods
Public sale of the late William Searcy property to be held Wednesday February 25 at the Fearcey farm ten miles northwest of Pendleton. Items include horses harness wagons beds and farming implements. Free lunch served by auctioneer J M Bentley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Searcy
Fearcey
Pendleton
J. M. Bentley
Toledo Drug Guiltleys Promote Hall's Cure
Advertisement offers one hundred dollars as reward for a catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims J Cheney and West Truax endorse the firm. Mentions Walding Kinsman Marvin and Hall's Family Pills as testimonials and internal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney
Toledo
FL J Cheney
West & Truax
O Walding
Kinsan & Marvin
Hall
Westbound Cheap Rates On Sale in 1903 Passenger Fare
The O BR and N Co announces limited period rail fares from Missouri River points to Pendleton for 22.50, from St. Paul 25.00, and from St. Louis 27.50. Tickets valid February 1 to April 20, 1903 inclusive. Inquiries should be made with O R N ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River Pointe
Pendleton
St. Paul
St. Louis
Mysterious Circumstance Blushing Health Booster
A promotional piece touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a health aid to balance complexion and energy. It claims the pills gently stimulate digestive organs to prevent constipation and maintain a rosy appearance. Available for 26 cents at Tallman & Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Ridge and Vicinity News From Ukiah and Alba
Reports from Ridge Ukiah and Alba detail local health troubles including Nathan Kinnison’s blood poisoning treatment and Mrs Whittaker’s condition. A grand ball at Alba drew attendees from Ukiah and Pendleton amid sparse winter snow and ongoing farm and cattle movements in Pendleton and Pilot Rock areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Kinnison
Snap
NSN
bLaedeerwou
Juvnis Mogale
Ukiah
Pendleton
Moesie
Holme Fair
Frank
Alba
Umstead
Mal
Cassie
Giordane
Mewkay
William Fitter
Amos
Charles
Charles Wiemann
New Sawmill For Meacham By J D Casey
J D Casey of Hilgard plans a 30 000 capacity sawmill two miles west of Meacham station near Meacham Creek on the O R N line. The plant will process about 20 100 feet daily, employ 26 to 40 workers, and use a spur built by the railroad to access timber on a 20 000 000 feet tract. Casey expects three seasons to clear the timber and has a Salt Lake firm ready to take the output. Work to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Casey
Hilgard
J.D. Casey
Littl
Casey
Meacham Station
Meacham Creek
Salt Lake
Two Portland Homes Sell for 5760 on Garden Street
Rents amount to 23 dollars per month. The properties comprise two houses on a 75 by 100 foot lot on Garden street. Owner identified as J. M. Leezer of 269 Clay street Portland Oregon. Also note shoe repair service at Teutuch's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sais
Garden Street
J. M. Leezer
Clay Street
Portland, Or
Inbreeding Debate Baffles Umatilla Sheep Market
Harrington reports purchasing 2600 sheep and touts strong Mutton in Umatilla County while warning against inbreeding. He cites Eastern Oregon purchases, claims Shropshire as best but impractical here, and notes 26,000 sheep bought for California that were lighter than local stock. A Baltimore capitalized combine venture is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauittan
Atimeis
Tose Bros
Tandy & Co
San Pravueisco
Marrington
Aber
Oregon
Harrington
Uma- Win
California
Umatilla
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Coegamnan
General News
Kilpatrick
Island
Samar
Pacific Northwest News
House
Newport
Jacksonville
Harney County
Pacific Livestock Company
Executrix Sale
Elay
neceRe Lo Looting Teume
Meacham
Teutuch's
Tis County
Warrington
Scionay
Baltimore
Cinating
Ant
FW. Schmidt & CO
Main Street
C.D
India
Batiste
Bigboston Store
T. C. Taylor
the Hardware Mai
Main
Therkelsen's
East Court Street
Beck
Court Street
Golden Rule Hotel
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