Turmoil and Loss Mark Early 1900s Headlines
A trove of scattered events from 1903 reflects violence and disaster across cities. Burglars wound a St Louis druggist after a pistol duel with two assailants. The University of Turin library suffers massive damage with 100 400 volumes lost. Political shifts appear in Missouri and European affairs as creditors and protectorate talks surface. A New York racing syndicate faces fraud allegations, while a San Francisco family endures a tragic chain of deaths in January.
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Paul Defehman
St. Louis
University of
Turin
Italy
Kausac City
Chicago
Rockevell
Corfos FF Walbridge
European Creditors of San
Northwest News Highlights From Washington and Nearby States
Reports note new coalfields opening in Cowlitz County Washington and a Chinese cook wedding in Miles City Montana. Tacoma saw three safes blown with about 3400 dollars stolen. Inland Empire Fruitgrowers Association renamed to Washington State Horticultural Society. Spokane ministers press to oust Tenderloin district inmates with high rents. Portland sees reform school plan for girls. David Van Howten on trial for killing Albert Young in Portland. A 14 year old messenger, Harry Thomas, jailed for one year over fake pretenses. Banjoe treasurer B O Pohlman robbed of 290 dollars by thugs. O R N loading 4000 tons flour for Orient. Corvallis council refuses water rent share. private company to cut water to sewers and hydrants.
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Cowlite County
Washington
May Rickman
Miles City
Mone
Tacoma
Inland Empire Fraitgrowers ® Association
Washington State Horticultural Speciey
Spokane
W. T. U. of Portland
Oregon
David van Howten
Albert Young
Portland
Harrys Thomas
Pohlman
Federated Trades of
Ban Jowe
O. R. N. Company
Inorasahma
Orient
Ely Coune
Corvallis
Amendment and Direct Primary Petitions Rally Support
Two issues gain adherents as petitions circulate for a medical option law and a direct primary change. The county expects both measures to reach the required signer total with Echo and Freewater reports noting local backing and anticipated passage at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fand
Ming
Echo
C. D. Teel
Coumty
Idaho Socialists Announce Idaho State Referendum and Election
Lewiston secretary E B Ault reports that the national socialist committee has set a February 1 referendum to nominate Idaho state officers. Nominations close February 2 with balloting starting March 1 and polls closing April 16. The move follows a protest over a November referendum deemed illegal by the Lewiston local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
E. B Ault
Lewiston Jqeal
Socialist Party of
Jaewiston
National Socialist
Ilegal
Hoige
Ineals
Lewinton
National Executive Committee
Bolte
Socialist Party
National Committee
United States
Preachers Endorse Trib Remedy for Liquor and Tobacco Habits
The Rev. J. R. Bell of Baker City Presbyterian Church praises Trib as a permanent cure at a normal cost. He notes interest in the remedy and recommends it for those seeking relief from liquor and tobacco habits after observing good results and salts obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bell
Presbyterian Church
Baker City
Dalles Cannery Plan Moves Toward Home Site
The Dalles Fruit Company stockholders approve building a cannery at home. A committee including Pease, Maler and Crowe Ware will negotiate for the old electric light building at Flint and Laughlin streets. C J Crandall to draw remodeling plans and bids for a dryer. Fr H Ladd authorized to solicit subscriptions. $9,000 subscribed. A 50 percent assessment on subscribed stock due by February 15.
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Dalles
Dalles Fruit Company
Mesars Pease
Maler
Crowe
Ware
Flint and
Laughlin Street
C. J. Crandall
Fr. H. Ladd
New York Health Officials to Enforce Sanitary Ordinances
In New York City on January 28 health authorities heightened the push to enforce sanitary ordinances amid a surge of pneumonia influenza and other illnesses. Public behavior in venues and streetcar depots is under scrutiny as officials aim to curb disease through stricter rules. The Harlem incident near a church and venue sparks local outrage though proprietors claim compliance. The State Charities Aid Association reports a sharp rise in insane patients in state hospitals and licensed institutions, with calls to build two preventive reception hospitals in Greater New York. A Kansas student, Himer Gariner, died after falling into a boiling vat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Thineliy
Ional
Nerazy
State Charities Aid Association
Warlone
New York
Up-to-Date Methods For Purifying and Beautifying Skin
A historical ad touts Cuticura remedies for disfiguring skin conditions, scalp and hair troubles. It links ancient authorities on beauty to modern cosmetic cures and promotes the products as scientifically compounded, ready for varied climates and gentle enough for delicate cases.
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Socrates
Plato
Theocritus
Theophrastus
Carncades
Homer
Ovid
Aristotle
Mont
Electric Bitters Promising Rescue For Ailing Fireman
A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman C. W. Bellamy describes his near collapse with pain and weakness and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. The testimonial claims the tonic brings new life, strength, and vigor, with a satisfaction guarantee from Tallman & Co at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
Tallman & Co
Morning Tribune Alleged Item Sparks Patron Outrage
The Morning Tribune faced backlash after publishing an insulting item about its readers. Readers condemned the piece as false and damaging, prompting discussions about journalistic standards and accountability.
Eugene Debates Carnegie Library Gift Decision
In Eugene on January 29 an informal council meeting debated Andrew Carnegie's $10,000 gift for a public library. Opponents cited conditions, but a plan to seek city council approval and form a bond issue with $1,000 funded by pledges emerged. public notice asks those indebted to Dr Kemner & Son to settle debts promptly.
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Aemrey
Andrew Carnerto
Eugene
Aral Monnlay
Apel
Patie
Kemner & Son
B. Kemler & Son
Newbro’s Herpicite Heralded as Dandruff Cure
Historic claim touts Newbro’s Herpicite as the sole germ killer for dandruff, promising scalp vitality and hair growth. Ad notes the product is sold by druggists with a 10 cent sample offer via The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sine Adam
Baetenn
Newbro
Bend
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
F. W. Schmidt
Walter's Flouring Mills Capacity 160 Barrels a Day
Walter's Flouring Mills runs at capacity with 160 barrels daily. Flour is exchanged for wheat, mill feed, chopped corn, and other byproducts, keeping stock on hand for steady operations.
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Alwave
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General News
Foot and Barter
Laonena
Northwest News
E. T. Wade & Son i
Fox
Peone Fiack
Office Ink
Bidgee
Freewater
Freewater Timoways
Pendleton Tally Tribune
Wamling
Atreense
Suriberk
Dalles Cannery
NEW York News Notes
Metropolia
Harlem
Himer Gariner
Kansas State Agriculural Callee
Morning Tribune
Oan Lowulting
Nature
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Otner’s
Carnegie Library
Walter's Flouring Mills
Cara Ee
Neagle’s
Neagle Bros
East Oregonian
Scranton
Oren
Penilleton
Imenbions
Grays, [Arbor
Bari
F. X. Propriet
Continu
Alaska
Goc
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