Baker County Faces Martial Law Threat in Oregon
Governor West considered placing Baker county under martial law amid possible armed resistance by saloon men in Copperfield. Colonel Lawson and 70 National Guard members were put on standby to move if needed, as officials reported secrecy about orders and awaited developments before action.
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Salem
Portland
Copperfield
West
Baker County
Genral Fingers
Oregon National Guard
Lawson
Miss Hobbs
National Guard
Merital Rheuma Xiom Powders Proven by Patient
Madison Wisconsin January 1 1913 Reynolds states he suffered rheumatism since 1894 from railroad snow plow work. Crippled for years, after using three boxes of Merital Rheuma Xiom Powders he discarded crutches and recovered fully. Endorsement by M D Reynolds.
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Madison
Wis
Reynolds
A Good Plaster Meritor White Liniment Ad
An advertisement touts Meritor White Liniment as a splendid plaster for sore throat and lung ailments. It advises saturating a flannel pad, applying the plaster, noting deep penetration without blistering and high effectiveness. Tallman & Co. exclusive agents.
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Tallman &O
Paris arbiter promotes quick American style dinners
Paris observer Andre de Fouquieres, who toured the United States, urges shorter formal dinners of 45 to 55 minutes and serving champagne throughout. He says long French meals are passé and American habit, with water present, shocks society.
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Paris
Andre de Fouquieres
United States
M. de Fouguieres
America
New Pittsburg School Head Expected to Take Post
Pittsburg Pa January 3 Dr William M Dayvidsen was expected to assume duties as superintendent of the Pittsburg school system esteeming the transition imminent and outlining a plan to lead the district.
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Pittsburg
Wilam M Dayvidsen
Pittsburg Schools Appoint New Leader Resigns in Washington
The Pittsburg school board appointed a new head in November and he immediately resigned from his post in Washington, Dr. C. The abrupt move creates questions about leadership continuity and local education plans.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Dr. c
American Library Association in Session
Chicago Jan 3 annual meeting discussed whether public libraries should satisfy readers of peculiar fiction or leave it to subscription libraries. Costs of magazines rise with subscription prices, may prompt a request to publishers for better terms. H Ranck of Grand Rapids Mich chaired a report on library ventilation and lighting. W N Carton of Newberry Library Chicago to lead a discussion on treatment of unsold gifts.
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Chicago
American Library Association
H. Ranck
Grand Rapids
Mich
W.N. ¢. Carton
Newberry Library of
Curing Constipation Claim by Chamberlains Tablets
An advertisement letter from 8. F. Fish of Brooklyn Michigan praising Chamberlains Tablets for a five year chronic constipation. Sold by all dealers, with promotional note urging purchase.
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Chamberlain
F. Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
Embroidered Turkish Bath Towel With Blue B Feature
A novelty at an art needlework shop shows a heavy Turkish bath towel embroidered in old blue with scalloped ends. A large old English style letter B, about 4 by 2.5 inches, is formed in dense French knots.
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Washington Herald
Relatives of Officials Must Pay Full Fares
Relatives of employees from presidents down to the humblest stoker and track walker on the Pennsylvania railroad system will have to pay the regular fare when they travel. The order to this effect was made applicable to all.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warning sounded against fare cure in Atlanta report
Announcement of a test to detect contaminated food by Dr Charles W Matiles of the United States Public Health Service was made before the zoology section of the AAAS. The test could help guard against flu spread and the speaker warned against fake radium cancer cures.
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Atlanta
Charles Watiles
United States Public Health Service
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Cascarets Cleanse Liver and Bowels 10-Cent Box
A 10 cent Cascarets box promises to cleanse the stomach and liver, remove sour and fermenting foods, and carry out waste and toxins. It claims to relieve headaches and constipation overnight, with effects lasting months for adults and children, urging readers to ask their druggist for Cascarets.
Local Playhouses What the Press Agent Has to Say of Present and Coming Attractions
The article surveys regional theaters and press agents detailing current productions and forthcoming shows. It highlights promotional efforts, theater schedules, and planned premieres, noting names of theaters and key figures guiding publicity.
The Fire Bride and Other Reel Attractions at Orpheum
The Orpheum presents four single reels including The Fire Bride with Pearl Sindelar, a Russian drama set in winter showing a tragic lovers’ escape and death. Also Falling in Love With Inez featuring Gladys Hulette and Benjamin Wilson. Plus Frayed Fagin’s Adventures with Kalem and John Brennan, Ulster Day in Ireland, and Pathe’s Weekly with Panama Canal views and Mutt and Jeff by Bud Fisher.
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Orpheum
Pathe
Pearl Sindelar
Russia
Ostraße
Ivan
Inez
Edilson
Gladys Hulette
Benjamin Wilson
Fagin
Kalem
John Brennan
Ulster
Ireland
Pathe's
Panama Canal
Mutt and
Jeff
Bud Fisher
Stolen Plans headliner in Pastime Saturday program
Pastime presents four single reels on Saturday headlined by The Stolen Plans Edison. Marc McDermott stars with Marion Nesbitt in a well acted tale with strong photography and an aero plane contest. Also on the program are Buster's Little Game Selig That Suit at Ten Vitagraph and Performing Lions plus Pathe's Weekly illustrated news.
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Edison
Marc McDermott
Marion Nesbitt
McDermott
Buster
Selig
James Lackaye
Florence Radinoff
Theater Program Promises Strong Sunday and Monday Show
The program at this theater for Sunday and Monday features The Sport a two part Edison comedy from The International Cup with Herbert Prior Gertrude McCoy and Mabelle Trunnelle plus Sphinx Motion Picture Co advertising an English polo player cast. Beyond All Law a Biograph drama stars Claire McDowell Harry Carey and Carl Cooley with a strong plot about catastrophe and a woman's weakness. The Bright Patheplay with Paul Panzer and Eleanor Woodruff and a Western offering round out the selections.
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Edison
Saturday Evening Post
Herbert Prior
Gertrude McCoy
Mabelle Trunnelle
Sphinx Motion Picture Co
Regele
All Law
Claire McDowell
Harry Carey
Carl Cooley
Castrophe
Paul Panzer
Eleanor Woodruff
Flying Dutchman Vaudeville at Cosy Theatre
The Earles present The Flying Dutchman a comedy play to encourage the laughing habit along with vaudeville acts. Danish violin virtuoso Frit Chris tan headlines with a $1000 solid silver violin in In the Firelight. Two reels American film The Head Waiter Daybreak Majestic story of international intrigue shown across the bill.
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Earles
Frit
Christan
Thanhouser Jones
Special Sunday At Alty Theater Features Two Movies And Vaudeville
Alta Theater presents The Trap a Vitagraph drama in two parts with Edith Storey Teffi Johnson and William Humphreys plus The Endless Night Lubin drama featuring Arthur Johnson and Lotte Briscoe Esasanay comedy and vaudeville acts Delician and Polley the Dupar brothers and a singing and dancing act All shows Sunday and Monday only Admission 10 and 20 cents
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Alty Theater
Vitagraph Society
Edith Storey
Teffi Johnson
William Humphreys
Lubin
Arthur Johnson
Lotte Briscoe
Mandolin Mandell
Esasanay
Northwest
Alta
Delician and
Polley
Dupar Brother
Difficult for the average man to yield his self view
A reflective line notes that giving up personal opinion is hard for the typical man, highlighting the struggle between self perception and open-minded change.
Telegraphic briefs from Portland and across the region
A survey of short items reports the Spokane Portland line ready soon with a shorter route and light grade. a Portland ticket agent returns a stolen fare. Oregon state protesting a contract as unconstitutional. New York yacht Defiance chosen for the cup defender. Spokane Pow Wow committee plans to suspend the 1914 event and promote regional travel. an advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for digestive woes with a Battle Creek user testimonial.
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Portland
Snake River
Spokane-Portland
Emperor Joseph Receives World New Year Greetings
Vienna reports Franz Joseph entering his sixty fifth year as Emperor of Austria receiving more New Year messages than any ruler. Telegraphs and cables flooded in from around the world, including a dispatch from President Wilson. A steady flow of callers followed, among them notable officials and diplomats.
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Vienna
Austria
Franz Joseph
Wilson
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as safe, reliable relief for coughs and colds with testimonials from users including Mrs. J. E. Cox. It claims 43 years of proven use, world popularity, and a money back guarantee through pharmacists.
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Dr. King
Koep Pens
Daughters Archduchess Gisela and Princess Leopold of Bavaria
Daughters Archduchess Gisela and Princess Leopold of Bavaria, their children and grandchildren, Foreign Minister Berchtold, Ambassadora of foreign peers, generals admirals and other high military officers.
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Archduchess
Gisela
Princess Leopold of Bavaria
Berchtold
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Maltheid
van Petten Lumber Co
Pendleton
Oregon
Pathe’s
Ross
Union Station
Salt Lake City
Ore
Harris
Salem Allied Trades Council
State Printing Board
Employers’ Association of Oregon
New York
Clark Pinchton Syndicate
Spokane Wash
Chamber of Commerce
John RK. Barker
Battle Creek
Emperor Joseph
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L. C. Smith & Bros
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Ill
Sunny Brook
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