Explosions and suicides mark grim mid century news
A barge explosion near Baku, Russia ignited a fire killing 20 on board. An unidentified man jumped into San Francisco Bay, refused help, and drowned. A three story block was ruined by fire, with $100,000 loss. Turkish troops burned a Bulgarian village, killing many, and mass casualties reported. Prominent church figures and educators are noted among the era’s deaths and trials. Population name lists reveal common surnames in England, Wales, and Ireland. A California writer’s daughter plans concert work amid a family tragedy and estate details are provided.
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Baku
Russia
San Francisco Bay
II Ver
Los
Ku‘ich
W. BE. MacLaren
Chicago
New York
Western Theological Seminary
Bicago
T. J. Gifford
Decorah
Iowe
A. Bigelow
Gifford Snaane
England
Wales
Smiths
Joneses
Willams
Taylor
Dievin
Brown
Murphys
Ireland
Kelly
Sullivan
Walsh
Smith
O'Brien
Byrne
Yun
Connor
O'Neil
Reiily
Adet
W. Battie
Anpapello
Naval Academy
Min Ethel Hret Harte
California
Ewlife
Harte
Northwest News Snapshot of Colfax and State Affairs
In Colfax a station remodel and health issues spur despondency leading to the suicide of Mee Albert Ruindall of Bynahie. Governor Mead may veto capital removal. The Miou theater in Portland closes. equipment shifts to Eugene. Linn County prospects for crop yields look strong. An Italian man killed a young widow in Seattle and then himself. Charles Clancey seeks 2000 Oregon horses for the government. Ex Senator George Turner profits from mining stock deals and commissions. A man kills his stepfather in Miles, Washington. Senator Ankeny secures several pension bumps for residents in Walla Walla, Seattle, and Tacoma.
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Colfax
Albert Ruindall
Washington
Mead
Portland
Eugene
Linn County
Castro Valentine
Gertie Amalgo
Seatile
Charles Clancey
Oregon
George Turner
Ae Commission On Salen
Harry
Teresa
el Pettyjohn
Miles
Senator Ankeny Haw
James McAuliffe
Walla Walla
William Smith
Mra. A. M
Judeat I. Mann
Tacoma
Alfalfa ranch near Pendleton with river land and timber
Four miles from Pendleton this 260 acres along the Umatilla River offers 100 acres on fiat with good wall and irrigation potential. Fair improvements and farm implements included with 50 cords of wood. Asking price 4.00 per acre.
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Umatilla
Pendleton
County Seeks Early Grain Exhibits At Lewis and Clark Fair
The Lewis and Clark exhibit committee and the county court urge Amatillo County farmers to plant small amounts of early crops such as wheat oats rye and barley in a favorable area for decorative purposes at the fair. The effort aims to secure fresh grain for a fine wool exhibit and to ensure the county’s space looks its best, relying on public cooperation and volunteer work.
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Amatillo J
Lewia Jand Clark
Commercial Association
Poole
Amatilli
County Court
Umatilla
Coudivy Couil
Brent Deel
Jay
Prayer Answer Brings Mill Creek Aid to Grogan Family
A destitute Grogan family in Mill Creek rece ived a sudden flood of charity after a church prayer. A surprise box party fed the hungry household with groceries and money, totaling 107.00, as neighbors rallied to support the suffering farm family during hard times.
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Walla Walla Union
Grogan
Bie Cnevk
Mra. Grogan
Mil Creek
Hotel Arrivals List For St George and Bickers Hotels
A lengthy register of arriving guests at the Hotel St George and Hotel Bickers, naming numerous individuals from Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Baker City, Walla Walla, and other cities. The compiled list includes James A. Howard, George Reteer, Mrs Perkins, Mrs Hammond, J. H. Duntop, H. H. McCarthy, and many others with assorted residences and affiliations. The item reads like a society arrivals column reflecting regional travel.
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St. George
James A. Howard
Sumpter
George Reteer
Walla Walla
Mra
Perkins
Boston
J. Hammond
Portland
J. H. Duntop
Cascade Locks
H. H. McCarthy
KK. C
Hotel Bickers
Croman
Salem
C. M. Clay
Ogden
M. Gobel
Unto
Bilnkenlees
Efty
J. &. Ross
Weaston
G L. Judson
Pilot Rook
J. J. Bromistool
Los Angeles
Howry Nichola
St. Louis
Ki. A. Thompson
J. Halstead
Echo
W. G Zachary
St. Lows
Harry B. Conner
Dante
City
Ree Forlinger
Cornwall
the Pendleton
Joe B. Dwyer
San Francisco
A. Pratt
Jackson
JN. Teal
A. Nyhunder
L. Rathi
W. M. Slusher
W. A. Slusher
Dave Ackerman
Tooulaville
Joseph Murphy Coming to Perform in Local Theater
Announcement previews Joseph Murphy starring in the play Shaun Hue at the local theater, noting his dramatic talent and popularity. The piece highlights Murphy as a leading Irish actor, with emphasis on a Sunday night performance dated near February.
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Kerr
Abe. Murphy
Wei
Dea Eer
Rennien
Mir Murphy
Sun
Notor
Shaun Hue
Mr Murphy
Leith
Joseph Murphy
Charles BE. Hanford
Health of American Women at Women’s Clubs Sparks Debate
A New York assembly of mothers heard a major physician claim American women are largely unhealthy. The piece promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual, uterine, and related female ailments, with testimonials from women urged to seek her advice.
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New York
Lydian E. Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mattie Henry
Duanville Art Club
Green St
Duanville
Vic
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydisk Pinkber
Lampo
Lydia
Kerry Cow and Shane Riue at Prayer Theater
Chime with Hanford on a two night theater event featuring Kerry Cow and Shane Riue presented by AI artists. Shows run Sunday February 26 and Monday February 27 with a prize Saturday February 25 at 8 o'clock. Sullivan & Bond offer a handsome present with each store purchase. notice for a desirable Jackson Street home and an enamel trunk giveaway near the river.
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Hanford
Kerry Cow
Shane Riue
Sullivan & Bond
Jackson Street
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