Across Fire Threats and Plague Rows in Early 1900s News
A jumble of brief items reports Iroquois theater fire victims near death, a Guayaquil race crisis, a 1908 Philippine rice harvest, aristocrat Countess V Estertutzy sued by Laura De Lang, factory rubber work near Denver, and cattle exports. It lists ship disasters, bubonic plague probe, rail accidents in New York and Hartford, and a flood of hotel arrivals across cities including Portland, Spokane, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruguay
Pangasinan
Estertutzy
Laura M. de Lang
Virginis
Tueland
Ie Ay
Suiago
Denver
Fire and arrests dominate Pacific Northwest items
A Boulder Montana hotel fire destroyed the Windsor and outbuildings, with losses about 15004 dollars. Mill City near Salem men are arrested for selling whiskey without a license. A Spokane native burned with family in Chicago theater blaze. A socialist orator was arrested in Portland for causing disruption. The antigambling bill theft inquiry heads by Portland ministers. A Chinese merchant in North Yakima faces deportation over bogus papers. A theater water tower plan in Portland linked to Baker theater renovation. Sumpter merchants resume Sunday hours to accommodate miners and loggers.
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Boulder
Mont
Wintsor
Joss
DBD
Masney
Lee Jeffrion
Omen
Mill City
Salem
Mr. Rhimes
Spokane
Chicago
J. B Stephens
Portand
Scenery Sumpter
Uniform Turf Rules Move Toward Standard Harness Racing Rules
A conference of committees from the American Trotting Association American Trotting Register and National Trotting Association met at the Murray Hill hotel to settle questions on wind shields advance runners and Crescent work at Wichita Kansas. The committees will propose changes aimed at uniform rules and their recommendations will be considered at upcoming meetings of the associations.
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New York
van O
Wichita
Kan
Amenican Trotting Association
American Trotting Register
National
Murray Hill Hotel
High bred fowls exhibition at Madison Square Garden
The 10th annual New York Poultry, Pigeon and Poultry Stock Association show opens at Madison Square Garden January 6 and runs to the 10th. About 10,000 entries of chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and pigeons from many states and parts of Canada are on view. Concurrent exhibits include remedies and tonics such as Huckien's Arnica Salve and Acker's Blood Elixir. Olympia Beer and local dealers promote beverages, with notices of city conditions and stray coyotes reported near Pendleton.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
New York Poultry, Pigeon and Pot Stock Association
Canada
Huckien
Tallman & Co
Acker
F. W. Schmidt & Co
Rebekahs and a Busy Athena Community Notes
Athena residents share news of malarial fever cases and a half pound son born. Jakob Koonts rents a large wheat farm near town and pivots to farming. Rebekah lodge officers listed alongside Christmas visits, holiday gatherings, and local social events. Snow fell four inches with sleighing improving, and a new brick business home to be built by G W Grow.
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Rebekahs
Odd
S.k
Athena
Jan
W. R. Taylor
Athens
Charley Ramon
Walla Walla
Hid Koonts Bak
T. C. Kirk
Guy, Wank
Chacley Davidworth
Prattew Raya
Milara
Mise Stellan Anderson
Alr
Mo L. Watts
Bias
Bedintary
Tittie Marvin Kilgore
Alek
Hervota Protractan
Warry Rosenawig
Wrnod
Rosenzwig
Athona
Jan Iim
Edward Munoned
Tix City
Victoria
Hh C
Herbert
Eohool
Wand Mire JT
Pave & Pleasent
Mies Stella Anderaan
Eilenburg
Ridenours
Christman
Nidenour
Wii Withnour
Washington
Mn Doveriter
EO Rijenour
Githene
Ruth McAiroy
Wakeburg
New School
William Thompkins Twalek
G. W. Grow
Clarence Gay
Seattle Fire Safeguard Efforts Spur Theater Ordinance Review
A city committee plans to study theater fire safety and revise building laws after concerns about fire protection in local venues. Members include Beattie Star Ralph Cok and architect experts, with investigators to examine 100 cent theaters and potential regulations. A separate inquiry considers theater construction impact and compliance, while a health tonic advertises a money back guarantee.
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Chirapo
Beattie Star
Ralph Cok
Fie
Yuerment
Otter
Fire Department
Condi
Ain
Washington
Moxtor Bouderte
Extra Good Show at Edison Novelty Company Park
Pendleton residents enjoyed the Edison Novelty and Specialty Company entertainment at the Star Theater. The program featured Happy Holloman in a humorous monologue, songs, dancing, and moving pictures, praised as the best yet on that stage. Tonight’s acts will offer new specialties for repeat attendees.
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Edison Novelty and Specialty Company
Citietis
Pendleton
Clive
Happy Hoollman
Pheasant Law Miscount Sparks Legislative Doubt
A clerical error in counting votes by Clark of the House led to an incorrect reading of a bill banning killing pheasants. Edwards of Lane county introduced the measure. the miscount cast doubt on the bill’s validity and the law’s enactment. Senate and governor had approved, but the erroneous tally undermines the act and its penalties. The episode ends with a proverb on force meeting an immovable body.
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Clark
Edwards
Lane County
Naime & Law
Reading Elk
Atate
Senate
Peport
Cure Your Baby With Cuticura Skin Remedies
An advertisement testifies that Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured infant eczema in a six week old, restoring hair and scalp health after other treatments failed. It claims instant relief for irritated skin and promotes continued use with Resolvent, touting purity and effectiveness for all ages.
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C. W. Burges
Iranistan Ave
Bridgeport
Donn
Mormon Church Denies Fight on Unionism in Official Note
A Mormon Church telegram to President Gompus of the American Federation of Labor denied any stance against organized labor. The note, signed by President Josphy H. Smith and advisers John R. Winder and Anthon H. Land, refutes charges of anti union policy and clarifies church position.
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Agather
Mapore
Suniay
George Q. Cannon
Coal Company
Mormon Church
Laor Salt Lake
Gompus
American Federation of Liber
Josphy HH Smith
John R. Winder
Anthon H. Land
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Hart Gibson
St Paul
Europe
Corboda
Commmutilen
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Antrain
Montand
Pacific Coast
Jon
Tel
Portland
G. W. Whitson
Misaisenberger
Hood River
H. F Harhow
William Maher
Cabeago
CM. Smith
James JF Langfeld
W. ML. Rice
A. J. Galloway
T Tustin
Fred Graham
Boston
LL Fairehill
San
Buttenck
Weiser
Loonesy
Lytton Ivanhee
la Granite
Mina Glenn
Summerville
Veale McConnell
Nyassa
Stella Mayfield
Blain
Elsie Moinily
Elitin BE
Wallinger
la Grande
FP Allen
Long Creek
Hotel Bickers
Well
A. J. Kelly
M.jon T
PF. Thrasher
James Nelson
City
Bailey Kelley
JL. Ll
Mpson
Baker City
J. A Barnst
Vancouver
W. J. Moore
J. A. McLaughlin
G. F P. Benn
P J Kelly
Milton
N. Adame
J. A. McCarty
Echo
Theo Robertson
Helix
J. M. Hartnett
Frank Nelson
Pacific Northwest News
Moin
E. T. Wade & Son
Dex We ‘Powe
Olympia
Olympia Deer
Anton Nolte
Coyotex
Toot
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Lo. C
Rebekah
Mary Grows
Noble Granu
Tenet
View Gran
My Girows
Eva Ogie
Marville Watts
Qold Ballows
John Keen
Noble Grand
Ira Kemp
Fred Roonty
George Groas
Financial
Sooriilaeys High Wariattieton
Wis
Ore
Scuna
Seattle
Decomey
FW. Schmidt & Co
Wawons
Neagle Bros. the Blacksmiths
Ani
Dan Makenese
Larney Mines
Cape Hreton Co
Nova Scntia
Pierce
Merce
Buffalo, N.Y
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AY the Big
Moechmelont
Tian
Minsk
Oper
Deeaeer
Scranton, PA
J. L. Vaughn
West Court Sted
Mattlook Bldg
Materi
Grays’ Harbor
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