Sevenfold Tragedy Near Renton Ark Ends in Suicide
James Grant, in deep despair over his belief his family would be better off in heaven, clubbed his wife and seven relatives, including five children aged 6 to 18, to death and then killed himself. The bodies were discovered in their home, with a bloodied club found at the scene. Grant, a well-to-do farmer and mercantile operator, faced a personal crisis before the fatal night.
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Renton
Ark
James Grant
Meath
Grant
PAZO OINTMENT Piles Cure Promise
A druggist offers a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or prolapsed piles within 14 days. The ad claims dramatic relief and a 500 period guarantee.
Wisconsin La Follette public utilities law praised in Washington tribute
Washington remarks say Wisconsin’s La Follette crafted public utilities law serves as a model for the District of Columbia. A Democratic District Committee member pledges to push its adoption, arguing it protects citizens and utilities firms alike. The piece also notes a Worcester oldest policeman, Henry B. Streeter, will marry Cecilia Amsten Sanborn of Los Angeles.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
la Follette
Wisconsin
House
District of Columbia
District Committee
LaFollette
Worcester
Mass
New England
Henry B. Streeter
Mis
Cecilia Amsten Sanborn
Los Angeles
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims a single dose digests all food, prevents fermentation and gas, and promises relief within five minutes when stomach discomfort exists. It recommends a 50 cent large case from a druggist and asserts lasting stomach health with regular use.
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Pape
Fight Called Off in Toronto Boxing Match
The Packey McFarland versus Kid Alberts bout was canceled when Alberts showed ptomaine poisoning symptoms. Also, Jesse Pederson defeated Franz Elhler in two falls in St Louis. Philadelphia Nationals signed W H Brinker for right field. Johnny Coulson defeated George Kitson in South Bend. Johnny Regan, former world featherweight champion, died in St Louis at 36 after pneumonia following a bout.
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Toronto
Packey McFarland
Kid Alberts
Alberts
St. Louis
Jesse Pederson
Europe
Franz Elhler
Bohemia
South Bend
Johnny Coulson
Chicago
George Kitson
New York
Kitson
Johnny Regan
Regan
Young Johnson
Granite City
Dis
Brooklyn
Demarest Nets 400 Points in Billiards Handicap Match
Calvin Demarest scored 400 points in seventeen innings of 18.2 balkline billiards at Chicago on January 12, extending his lead over international amateur champion Fred Conklin. Conklin tallied 180 points in 16 innings. totals: Conklin 884, Demarest 1600.
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Demarest
Chicago
Calvin Demarest
Fred Conklin
Conklin
Baldwin Outpoints Moore in Lightweight Bout
Mattie Baldwin outpointed Pat Moore in New York last night. Baldwin used a right chopping blow and won every round except the ninth. Moore rattled him with jabs and uppercuts in the ninth but Baldwin finished strong in the tenth to clinch the decision.
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Gbaldwin
New York
Mattie Baldwin
Poston
Pat Moore
Philadelpha
Baldwin
Moore
Scandinavians Plan Large Homeward Voyage in 1912
A committee of Finnish and Swedish citizens in Calumet Hancock and nearby copper towns organizes a major 1912 homegoing trip for 4000 to 6000 Northwest Scandinavian residents. Special trains and an ocean liner will transport settlers to New York and Stockholm where they will attend the Olympic games before returning to the United States.
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Calumet
Mich
Northwest
Old Country
Hancock
United States
Atlantic
New York City
Europe
New York
Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Want Ads in Pendleton Oregon Massive classified offers
Local notices advertise massage and exercise by Mrs H Teras and Mr T Teras at 607 E Court St Pendleton. Listings seek male help to run a made to order men’s clothing store with capital needs. Also requests lace curtains for laundry, sale of ladies and magazines subscriptions via East Oregonian publisher, with Red 2521 contact and Salem Oregon territory expansion.
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H. Teras
T. Teras
Court Street
Corner Mill
Pendleton
Ore
Helsingfors
Lamm and Company
Chicago
United States
Europe
East Oregonian
Oregonian
BAST
Oregonian Pub. CO
Oregon
Hartman Abstract Co Real Estate and Loans Pendleton
Hartman Abstract Co offers reliable abstracts of title for lands in Umatilla county plus loans on city and farm property. The firm buys and sells real estate, handles general brokerage, pays taxes for non residents, and provides fire life and accident insurance. Referenced by any Pendleton bank. James Johns president C H Marsh secretary Dr Thomas Vaughan dentist offices Judd building Main 73. Veterinary Surgeons D C McNabb local state stock inspector Koeppen's Drug Store Main 416 residence 916 East Court St. Res Main 6%
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Hartman Abstract CO
Umatilla
Pendleton
James Johns
C. H. Marsh
Sec
D. Cc. M'Nabb
Koeppen
East Court Street
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Eibler
Brinker
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals
W. H. Brinker
Vancouver
Coulson
Scandinavins
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Salem
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Main Street
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Carney & Bradley
Pendleton Lodge No
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A. M
Damon Lodge NO. 4
K. of P
D. A. May
John
F. G. Lucas
Athena
First National Bank of Athena
Farmers Bank of Weston
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DR. Thomas Vaughan
Judd bull@ing
W. Lassen
McKillip Veterinary College of Chicago
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James A. Fre
R. J. Slater
Attorney AT Law
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Carter & Smythe, Attorneys At Law
Americas National Bank
James B. Perry
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
Ung D. Goey
Alta Street
Tallman Drug Co
Garfield, M. D
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Judd Building
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Olympia
Pioneer Bottling Works
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