Notable Losses and Rumors Mark Early 1900s News
W J Bryan plans The Commoner debut around the 2th month. Five registered mail bags stolen between Turin and Rome, three from New York. J A Bradbury dies in Augusta Maine at age nearly 84. Daniel J Davie, father of Webster Davie, dies in Kansas City aged 84, a Civil War veteran. Tesla warns of alien contact rumors. McKinley inauguration to feature college and university participation. Mary E Lease declines divorce, children aim to reconcile. Armour dies in Chicago at 64 or 65, fortune around 40 to 41 million. A boy near Marietta shoots Florence, his sister, accidental or unknown motive, mother may die in ensuing injuries.
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W. J. Bryan
Turin
Rome
New York
United States
J. A. Bradbury
Augusta
Maine
Daniel J. Davie
Webster Davie
Interior
Kansas City
Vienna
London Chronicle
Russia
China
Nikola Tesla
McKinley
Mary E. Lease
Charles Lease
Will
Wichita
Kan
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Philip Danforth Armour
Chicago
Oneida County
Willian Chichester
Marietta
Shiv
Thomas
Ater Florence
Ex Senator Dubois Nominated. Missing Man Near Desolation Lake
Pacific Northwest notes Dubois nominated by joint caucus for US Senate at Eden City Monday morning. Jobo James remains missing from cabin near Desolation Lake, unseen for three weeks. Mrs. W. K. Beans, former Spokane pastor’s wife, dies in Los Angeles. Oregon state treasurer reports six month receipts 785,279.08 with disbursements 921,500.09. O R N Co quotes round trip fare to National Woolgrowers convention in Salt Lake City January 15 14. Sherman County Poultry Association organized with officers named. David J. Schnnelby dies at Ellensburg Washington. longtime NorthWest newspaper man born in Maryland.
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Dubois
United States
Eden City
Jobo James
Desolation Lake
W. K. Beans
Vincent Methodist Church
Spokane
Los Angeles
Cal
Montana
Socialist Party
Vow
Aes
Colfax
Whitman County
Charles $. Moore
Oregon
O. R.&n Co
National Woolgrowere’ S
National Livestock Associations
Sault Lake City
Sherman County Poultry Association
J. B. Mewry
Hk. GO. Toner
W. K. Johnston
A. ©. Thompson
Hoff
H. A. Wage
David J. Schnnelby
Ellensburg
Waal
Northwoeet
Oregon City Spectator
Unclear fragment on motherhood and prescriptions in 19th century text
Fragment discusses mothers seeking help and a mysterious birth hour claim. Mentions a "Favorite Prescription" with alleged maternal uses and a quoted Mr. Kober describing a "Prescription" derived product.
Terrible Rochester Fire Destroys Orphan Home
A devastating early morning blaze at the Habbel Park orphan asylum in Rochester killed many children and injured survivors. Firefighters arrived late. most victims were under ten. Officials estimate up to 25 to 30 dead with a $20,000 loss to the institution. Dozens of staff aided in evacuations as ambulances moved victims to hospitals.
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Rochester
N. Y
Thees
Hawaiian Island News on Maunakea Eruption Threats and Trade Probes
The Honolulu dispatch notes Maunakea may erupt again with crater activity and rumblings heard. District Attorney Bard orders investigations into trade restraints by Honolulu interests, warning against dangerous combinations harming the community. A damaged American freighter Twilight and other vessels are reported, with weather storms and overdue mail affecting the coast.
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San Francisco
Jan
Tlonolulu
Neawnakea
Honolulu
Bard Haw
Aenae Jeneral Grigge
Baird Save
United States
Fears for Missing Horse Transport Kintuck
Reports say the horse transport Kintuck left Seattle with a shipment of horses on the torth and has not been sighted, prompting concerns for the safety of the animals and crew.
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Seattle
Idaho Inauguration Sets New State Officials
In Boise on Monday the inauguration of Idaho's new state officials occurred. Chie! Tuatie administered oaths for Guy, Hant, and others while both legislature houses met. Glenn McKinlay was elected speaker and Mary A. Wright chief clerk in the house. Senate chose J W Ballantine president pro tem and W V Helfrich secretary. A fusion meeting nominated ex Senator Fred T Yboln for senator with four in attendance and two abstentions on a 30 vote count. A late inaugural ball was held at the Natatorium.
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Boise, Jan
Provident Pro Tem
W. V. Helfrich
Ada
Democrat
Fred T. Yboln
Fomion
Possibility of War Discussed in Senate Fallout
In Washington a senator questions the risk of war with European powers over Denmark and other territories while debates on army reorganization continue. Lincoln reports from Nob. Jan 4 note Victor Wilquain, a Civil War veteran and Bryan ally, refused to attend the inauguration due to Gen Flathugh Lowe's presence.
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Washington
Hawley
Senate
Hoar
Lincoln
Victor Wilquain
William J. Bryan
Spain
Dietrich
Flathugh Lowe
Vilquain
Bryan
Breach of Promise Case Leads to 650000 Suit in Chicago
Virginia Harrie of Renmsalaor Ind sues Benjamin Hurham of Orange Nl in the United States circuit court alleging breach of promise to marry. Mina Harrie and Mr. Durham are noted as ages thirty and fifty respectively with a history of shared trips, including one to California.
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Chicago
Virginia Harrie
Renmsalaor Ind
Uni States
Benjamin Hurham
Orange
Mina Harrie
Mr. Durham
California
Trans port Sherman brings 482 soldiers and 22 dead
News from San Francisco reports the transport Sherman arrives from Manila with 482 soldiers on board. 22 soldiers died, two dying en route, and six soldiers remain as prisoners. Other items note a 2.7 dividend for Livingston National Bank creditors and political shifts in Montana and New York.
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San Francino
Janu
Sherman Baw
Manila
Aleck
Ingane
Seal
Stops the Cough and Works On the Cold Patent Medicine
An old advertisement touts a cough suppressant and cold remedy, claiming quick relief. The product promises a cure at a price of 26 cents, with text emphasizing effectiveness and affordability.
Notable Speech by Lodge on Army Bill Amendment
Senator Lodge addressed the Senate on the amendment to the Army Bill urging a strong scientifically organized army and a powerful ally. He argued the United States must be prepared for future conflicts and highlighted concerns over trade with Europe and the need for national unity.
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Senate
Washington
Jan
Lolgo
Mavenehueetia
Macon
Georgia
Reapportionment Bill Heads to Final Action in House
Washington January debate over the reapportionment measure nears a final vote before adjournment. The plan adds seats for Florida, Colorado, and North Dakota with possible tweaks. Speakers include Crompacker Indiana Lepeburn Iowa Grow Pennsylvania outlining constitutional and franchise themes. The Hurleigh substitute for Hopkins bill creates a 180 member House and passes 165 to 102.
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Washington, Jan
Allunatodt
Hopking
Wile
Tome Walt Lerned
Florida
Colorado
North Dakota
Crompacker
Indiana
Lepe Burn
Iowa
Grow
Pennsylvania
Washington, Dan
Hopkins
Remarriage of Neston and McGoy at Girard’s Hotel
Jan Neston and Norman Selby known as Kid McGoy remarried at Girard’s hotel after a recent divorce. McGoy reflected on the past, apologized to his wife, and a second marriage was agreed to.
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Neston
Jan
Norman
Selby
Kid McGoy
Jella
Girard's
McCoy
Panama War Rumors Stir Americans in Panamanian Scene
Consul General Gudger reports in Panama that the Colombian government proclaims revolutionaries approaching. a tense night ahead as Panama braces for conflict. Sugar prices rise in New York amid wartime chatter.
Kansas Legislature Convenes In Topeka Noon
The Kansas Legislature convened at noon in Topeka. Republicans nominated for officers of the senate and house were elected.
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Kansas
Patent medicine pitch from Hooker and Co.
A garbled advertisement fragment touts a cure claiming to treat coughs colds and consumption. It mentions a bottle promised to cure and refunds if not satisfied and lists W H Hooker & Co New York and local Pendleton Oregon retailers.
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Pama
Anne Deshler
W. H Hooker & CO
Prepritors
New York
Hrook & McComes
Pendleton
Ore
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