Immigrant Influx Slows in 1911 Census Findings
Government reports show the alien population rose 613,085 in 1911, down from 1,041,570 in 1910. Of 878,687 entering aliens, most were ages 14 to 44, many illiterate, with total funds at inspection totaling $29,411,488. Departures reached around 600,000, split between immigrant and non immigrant classes.
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Washington
Imageration Bureau
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Would Have Agricultural School for Each Town
Spokane chamber of commerce official R J Maclein urges establishing an agricultural school or experiment station on the outskirts of every large city to drive agricultural education, boost farming, and reduce living costs, arguing city folk lack farming knowledge and need accessible training nearby. He asserts education in agriculture and mining underpins national wealth and would raise production and resources. There's a note about buying them early for Christmas.
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Spokan, Wash
United States
R. J. Maclein
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Washington Educational Association
Warplay for Atlantic fleet off Guantanamo planned
Off Guantanamo, about 21 battleships, four armored cruisers, torpedo boat destroyers will join in a complex mine warfare exercise. No dates are set, ships will sail at discretion, with key vessels arriving near Guantanamo around January 11. Coal totaling 73,500 tons will fuel the drills, with multiple coal shipments scheduled through February.
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Guantanamo
Washington
Guaintanamo
Hampton
Philadelphia
Florida
Utah
Mars
Vulcan
Hector
Cyclops
Brutus
Caesar
Flight Across Atlantic Ambition Of Atwood
Lynn Mass man Harry N Atwood aims next April to cross the Atlantic in a double engine hydroaeroplane of his own design by Burgess of Marblehead. He plans a 2460 mile route from eastern Newfoundland to western Ireland taking about thirty hours under normal weather, starting at dusk with one mechanic and navigating by compass until sighting an ocean liner at sunrise.
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Lynn
Mass
Harry N. Atwood
Burgess Company
Marblehead
Atwood
Newfoundland
Ireland
Yankee Seamen Defeat Head Hunters in Philippine Jungle
Seven American sailors aboard the Muncaster Castle recount a Sunday duck shoot that turned into a firefight with head hunters in a Cebu jungle. Chief Officer Charles Bonner says a band of 15 to 20 natives attacked as they were taking on cargo, and six assailants were killed. The crew had been on a five month cruise.
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New York
Philippine Forest
Muncaster Castle
Cebu
Charles Bonner
Swift Specific Aid for Scrofula Plant Cure
An Atlanta Ga promotion claims a blood treatment called S. S. S. is perfectly safe for all ages to cure scrofula. The ad promises roots herbs and barks remove disease germs from blood and offers free medical advice and a booklet on the blood. It urges readers to buy S. S. S. at drug stores through THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.
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S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Attack on Chief Engineer Ends in Retreat
In a violent ambush native weapons shot at the party, wounding Chief Engineer Lewis who saw his visor slashed by a bolo. The combatants claimed six enemy killed as they withdrew to shore, taking three hours to reach their boat after sporadic firing.
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Lewis
Four in Family Die Sudden Death in Alabama Case
The file describes multiple deaths linked to Mrs. Mary Godau, including the murder of patrolman Fred Wasserlaben by his mother in law per her confession. It notes earlier killings and disappearances in her family, and her prior acquittal in the death of William Goday. Life insurance figures are listed for several victims.
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Mobile
Ala
Fred Wasserlaben
Mary T. Godau
State Treasurer Kay Reports Six Month Finances
The semi annual report from State Treasurer Kay shows receipts for July 1 to December 31, 1911 totaling 1 760 297 and disbursements of 2 020 235. Penitentiary betterment fund has 9 38 left and Oregon library commission school library fund 11 cents with 16 951 spent. Bounty fund has 1097 left with 2 20 spent. Motor vehicle fund balance 2032 with 25 316 spent. department receipts for the six months amount to 27 316.
Pendleton Oregon Massage and Clinic Ad
An ad announcing massage and bath treatments by Mrs H Teras and Mr T Teras at 607 BE Court Street Pendleton Oregon promises expert hand massage hot cabinet baths and cold water baths and claims cure for various diseases. It features a Finnish graduate from Helsingfors and promotes male employment for a clothing retailer opportunity with Lamm and Company Chicago requiring capital for operating expenses and fixtures.
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H Teras
T. Teras
Court Street
Mill Street
Pendleton
Ore
Helsingfors
Lamm and Company
Chicago
P. T
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Oregon-Washington Raiload & Navigation Co. and
Southteen Pacific Company
Portland
Los Angeles
O.W. Ko & N. Pointe
Henrt
Mil
Meomurieay
Gon Jinet
Apert
Success Magazine
Atlantis
Atlantic
Kay
Umatilla County
Capital City Nursery Co
Salem
Oregon
America
Elf
Washington Street
Classified
Insurance and Land Business
Hartman Abstract CO
Umatilla
James Johns
Pres
H. Marsh
Sec
Bentley & Leffingwell
Main Street
Marin
CITY
Thompson Street
Carney & Bradley
Props
Eircuit Court
Justice Court
East Oregonian Office
Pendleton Lodge No
A. F
A. M
D. A. May
Oregonian Office
John 8. Baker
F. G. Lucas
Athena
First National Bank of Athena
Farmers Bank of Weston
Stroble
Ung D. Goey
Alta Street
Tallman Drug Co
East Oregonian
H. S. Garfield
Judd Block
Lynnek. Blakeslee
Judd
Main
Court Streets
Phon
Ore Ponlan
Thomas Vaughan
Judd Building
Phona
D. C. M'Nabb
Koeppen
East Court Street
Res
W. Lassen
McKillip Veterinary College of Chicago
Bush St
Raley
Law
American National Bank Building
James A. Fee
A Law
Despain Building
R. J. Slater
Attorney AT Law
Carter & Smythe, Attorneys At Law
Americas National Bank
James B. Perry
AB Law
Lowell & Winter
George W. Coutts
Schmidt Block
Peterson & Wilson
Attorneys At Law
Smith- Crawford Building
Frederick Steiner
Smith-Crawford Building
Douglas W. Bailey
Taylor Hardware Co
Johnson & Skrable
Day
Olympia
Pioneer Bottling Works
Malin
Paters & Morrison
Aalas Wain
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