Adams Happenings Beavers, Coal, and Community Life
Adams residents report beavers at Wild Horse creek building a dam and another, creating a large island. moonlight watching noted as beavers work at night. Local doctors move to Helix, coal scarcity affects heating, streets repaired, plowing resumed, and a Davia trial in Pendleton draws crowds. A dance is planned, and no contagious disease is recorded. General Sharpe advocates cooking and baking instruction for soldiers with proposed prizes.
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Adams
Wild Horee Creek
Crek
Grrinella
Fred Liensilen
Helix
Griswold
Control the Hell Drug Store
Adame
A. T. Lieuallen
Lieualien
Dalles
Mrs. Adams
Pendleton
Dr. Ferguson
Davia
Brache Pros
Athens
Onme
Adama Thio
Increased Gold Output Boosts Western Mining Roaring 1905
Washington reports the 1905 mining year shows about 5.6 million dollars more gold and 1.09 million ounces more silver than 1904. Alaska’s output surges, especially in the Tanana and Fairbanks districts, California rises by roughly 1.5 million due to drought altering hydraulics, and Nevada Utah Colorado also record gains. The geology survey ties higher mining to better railroad traffic and industrial demand.
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Washington
Alaska
Geological Survey
Ameka
Tanana
Fairbandta
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Army to open baker and cook schools at two forts
The commissary general General A G Sharpe announces two new regular army schools for bakers and cooks. One will be at Jefferson Barracks Missouri and the other at the Presidio San Francisco. The move follows the success of similar programs at Fort Riley Kansas serving enlisted men and company commanders.
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Washington
A. G. Sharpe
Bakers and Cooke
United States Army
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Presidio
San Francio
Fort Riley, Kansas
Union Pacific to Sell Northern Holdings in Great Northern
Financial circles report Union Pacific plans partial sale of Great Northern preferred at about 300 a share with remaining stock to follow when favorable. Total Union Pacific stakes include Northern Pacific and Northern Securities, with vast past conversions and sizeable implied gains from the Harriman venture begun in 1901.
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Union Pacific
New York
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Northern Securities
Harriman
Oavh
Great Northern At
Northern Pacific and
Ita
Help for Starving Japanese Aids Sought in America
Washington reports a movement to appeal across the Americas for food and money to relieve famine in Japan's northern Fukushima Miyagi and Iwate provinces. Rice output is dire, with about 16 percent of normal, and the plan emphasizes creating work rather than cash handouts to aid 2.7 million people. The Japanese government invites foreign help and will use it to fund public works and employment initiatives.
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Washington, D. C
Americas
Japan
Fukushima
Miyagi
Iwate
Charge Waftfaires
White City
Report on Five Civilized Tribes Ends Commission Era
The final report for fiscal year 1905 notes the commission achieved its purpose but land allotment disputes for the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole nations continue. It details challenges in enrollment, totaling 136,962 Indians with 9,295 men enrolled, amid nomenclature and marriage complexities.
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Commission of the Five Civilized Indian Tribes
Indian Territory
Secretary of the Interior
Sage
Washington Disputch
Land Land Parcels Processed Through June 1905 Report
Record notes that 11 522 were refused or dismissed and 12 95 applications unsettled. Of 19 626 976 acres, up to June 10 1905, 12 764 147 acres were elicited.
Navy committee to cut naval estimates further in reform of recommendations
Washington January 26 there is belief the house naval committee will reduce the naval estimates again in revising departmental recommendations for the annual naval appropriation act. Public Works leaders hope Congress will be more favorable this year than last as the increase in navy needs and repairs grows. The bureau of yards and docks praised but faces continued cuts as the committee aims to trim improvements and facilities funding.
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Oocorey
Washington, D.C
House Naval Committee
Navy Yards
Congress
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Hose Navel Committee
Navy
Fearful signs as Mount Shasta may erupt again
Sisson California residents fear Mount Shasta could erupt after reports of a large snow slide on the northwest slope from summit to thunder line. Locals cite rising sulfur springs and a visible tide on the slope as signs of geothermal heating. Heavy snow falls fail to obscure the bare high area. Last summer bubbling mud springs in Simson streets fueled eruption talk.
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California
Sisson
Cal
Mount Shasta
Bari
Beason
Simson
Lincoln Birthday observance urged across denominations
The American Missionary Association appeals to Congregational churches and Sabbath schools to observe February 11 in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s 97th birthday. It hopes 20,000 young people join, with Methodists and other denominations uniting for an interdenominational Lincoln Memorial Sunday. Rev. Dr. C. Z. Ryder seeks broad participation.
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Congregationalism
New York
American Missionary Amociation
Abraham Lincoln
C. Z. Ryder
Grand Army
Australians Celebrate First White Settlement Anniversary
Melbourne marks 112 years since the first white settlement in Australia with government banquets, addresses, and toasts. The Australian Society of New York plans a banquet at Hotel Vendome to celebrate and honor past leaders, with toasts to Roosevelt and King Edward.
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Melbourne
Ton
Australia
New South Wales
All Government
Monte
New York
Australian Society of
Hotel Vendome
Roosevelt
Edward
Praise for Pendleton as a booming sheep and wheat hub
R Alexander of Pendleton, a wealthy merchant, tells the Oregon Daily Journal at the Imperial hotel that Umatilla county is rapidly growing as a top sheep and wheat region. He notes rising herd numbers, new business blocks, and improving wages while praising Portland and Oregon’s future coastal role. He compares Seattle and Portland, urging a similar local spirit and growth.
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R. Alexander
Cita
The
Oregon Daily Journal
Umatilla County
FR. Alexander
Pendleton
Imperial Hotel
Umatilla
Ronny
Seattle
Oregon
Portland
Pacific
Prescott Man Missing After Trip To Prescott
Heimer J. Erwin nephew of late Samuel Frevin of Prescott vanished after leaving Spokane January 9 intending to visit relatives in Prescott. Uncle D H B Erwin offers 26 reward for information. Believed demented and wandering near Prescott to Spokane with no trace found. Also includes an advertisement warning about mercury in catarrh remedies and promoting a specific cure.
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Heimer J. Erwin
Samuel Frevin
Prescott
Gardena Springs
Spokane
Wallin Walla
D. HB. Erwin
al Prescott
Young Erwin
Medal for Sarah Peorntwrdt at Harvard event in Boston
Seventy five Harvard students of the Circle Francais de l Universit Harvard will attend Phedre at the Boston theater this evening. After the performance they will present Mime Sarah Bernhardt with a gold medal an honor formerly given to only a few.
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Sarah Peorntwrdt
Hoston
Harvard University
Circle Francais de l'Universit Harvard
Phedre
Boston
Sarah Bernhardt
Hyomel Inhaler Promises Catarrh Cure At One Dollar
A dated ad touts Hyomel as a safe inhaler that cures catarrh by reaching nose and throat cells. It claims no dangerous drugs, promises a complete permanent cure, and offers a full outfit for one dollar with extra bottles at fifty cents, via Tallman & Co.
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Tallman & Co
Teachers Examination Notice in Unwattie County Oregon
The school superintendent of Umatilla County Oregon will hold regular examinations for state and county certificates at Pendleton Courthouse. State Papers run February 14 to 17 1906 with subjects by day. County Papers begin February 14 1906 at 9 o clock with sessions through February 16. Primary Certificates cover penmanship orthography arithmetic reading and teaching theory. Superintendent Frank K Welles notes exams in Pendleton and related subjects.
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Unwattie County
Oregon
Pendleton
Stollows
Por
Prank K. Welles
Umatilla County
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Mrs. Pinkam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Assy F. Barrows
Nelsonville
Athens Co
Ohio
R. Alexander Grnces
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
Gae
B. C. Brewin
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Contulna
Hall
FLJ
Abeney & Co
Deoggints
Srice
Wilmington
N. C
Arthur Adams
Robert Sawgver
Henry Scott
Harry A. Berwind
Stump
Monmouth
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