Wide World Briefs From 1904 News Happenings
Reports from Lancaster Pennsylvania executions of Lee Furman and John O'Brien for murder of Samuel Ressler. Ecuador imposes quarantine on vessels from Panama amid bubonic plague claims. Max Wiley defeats Demitras in five minutes of wrestling. Four coast artillery men arrested at Tonelulu for counterfeiting and passing bogus coin. San Francisco newsboys boycott the Bulletin amid mayoral feud. Equitable Bank omits Depew and Hill retainers for economy. McCurdy calls for official inspection of Mutus Life. Black Sea fleet stays confined by treaty. Pittsburg Steel signs a 25 million contract with United States Steel for 1,000,000 tons billets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Furman
John O'Brien
Lancaster
Samuel Ressler
Ecuador
Panama
Max Wiley
Rochester
N.Y
Demitras
Wiley
J.T. Cooper
Thorn Hilson
James Jackson
J. Longley
24Th Coast Artillery
Ttonelulu
Colin
San Francisco
Bulle UN
Schmits
Black Sea
Pittsburg Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Valley records and regional events across the Northwest
The article notes the Valencia reaching Seattle with $500,000 in Tan district gold, eastern Alaska wildfires, Portland lumber shipments totaling 132,000,000 feet for 1904, Seattle bank clearings at $956,172 on June 24, and a 1905 lumber export surge nearing 100,000,000 feet since January. It also reports British Columbia’s Confederation anniversary, Seattle’s planned $500,000 steel plant, a fatal streetcar accident in Seattle, a Missoula man saved from a cinnamon bear by his 15-year-old daughter, and wireless links between Nome, St Michael, Valdez, and Cape Flattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
Seattle
Tanand
Alaska
Northwest Territory
Portland
British Columbia
T. J. Denton
Missoula
Sunday Church Services and Leagues Diverse
The article lists several church events including Methodist Episcopal Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by A J Gwen, Rev W C Smith preaching in Prosder Washington, and Epworth and Junior Leagues with rallies later. German Lutheran pastor from Warren preaches 2 p.m. tomorrow at Thompson Street M E church. First Christian Church attends with services starting 9:46 a.m. and 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Other notices include M E Church South quarterly conference today and Epworth League at 7 p.m. with open invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Gwen
W. C. Smith
Methodist Church
Prosder
Wash
Epworth League
Denver
J. B. Mumford
Robert Warner
Warren
Thompson Street M. EB
M. FE Church
South
Shangle
Earl
Mra. G. W. Jones
Church Services at Redeemer Church Second Sunday After Trinity
Reverend Henry Dixon Jones presides with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and holy communion with sermon at 11 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon follow at 8 p.m. Morning sermon titled The Strength of the Infinite God Making the Weakness of the Finite Man. Evening sermon The Proclamation of the charter of the Republic of God. Strangers receive cordial welcome at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Redeemer
Henry Dixon Jones
Presbyterian Church Worship Schedule and Sermon Notes
Morning worship at 10 40 with a sermon by the Blister on The Chims of Sin on Nation. Evening service led by Dr. G L Tufts state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League. Sunday school at 12 noon and PS Cc BR at 7.
Congregational Church Services Outline for Sunday
The Congregational Church schedules Sunday school at 9:46 morning service at 11 with Dr. G Li Tufte of Portland presenting Anti Saloon League work and speaking again around 2.00. Junior C Fi at 4 pm, E meeting at 7, evening song and praise to follow. Prayer meeting Thursday at 5 led by Pastor Egerton. Our meetings are bright and cheerful. No blue glasses. Come and join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Welook
G. Li Tufte
Portland
Anti-Saloon League
Tufte
TFR
Egerton
Alaskan Stampede Dur Heads Yukon River Malls
C R Cortvusier in charge of government malls along the Yukon river for Northwestern Commercial returns on the steamer Vilewold. He notes Tanana district gold output could top four million dollars and forecasts unprecedented river steamship activity and a new Yukon riverboat project. Water filings on Rogue River tributaries show 76 miles of mains projected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Cortvusier
Yukon River
Northwestern Commercial Company
Eiry
Vilewold
Stevwice
Star
Corbrunner Wall
Yukon
Yoyokuk
Jackson County
Gold Hill Canal Company
Dark secret of editor McManus draws inquiry in Pilot Rock
A.B. Sturtevant of Pilot Rock seeks the past of John McManus, editor of the Pilot Rock Record. Baker City editor James W. Connell replies with a dark tale of horse thefts and stage robberies, implicating both McManus and Connell in a Black Hills crime, referencing Calamity Jane for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
A. J. Sturtevant
Sherlock Holmes
Bob Pinkerton
John McManus
Mack
Black Hilla
Jane
Butte
Montana
J. W. Connells
Summers Convicted in Five Minute Jury Verdict
The Dalles Chronicle reports Summers was found guilty on all charges in a courtroom described as swift. The jury reached verdict in about five minutes after witnesses testified against the defense, which offered little rebuttal. Sentencing set for Saturday could run 30 days to a year in jail, a fine up to 1000 dollars, or six months to ten years in the pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers
John Crate
Dalles
Kidney Trouble Cured by Kilmer's Swamp Root
Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues. Claims rapid relief from lame back uric acid and Bright's disease. Offers free sample bottle by mail and a booklet, with address in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Kilner
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
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McKinley Music
Frederick Nolf & Co
General News
Equitable Assurance Society
Depew
David B. Hill
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutus Life Insurance Company
New York
Hendricks
Northwest News
Johann Grumatod
Nome
St. Michael
Valdez
Cape Flattery
Busines
E. T. Wade
5On
EB. O
Pendleton, Or
Postoffice
First Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Miss Fraker
HL Brooks
St. George
M. Wendover
St. Louis
J. Cunle
J. FP. Murphy
A. B. Galloway
L. Shenno
Jon. Wathon
Steubenville
M. O. Mogel
Mig Timber
J. J. Burns
L. Culver
Echo
J. Decker
la Grande
J. G. Stingeland
Baker Cin
George A. Bateson
St. Paul
James A. Kidwell
Walla Walla
H. G. Newport
Hermiston
A. J. Hall
Spokane
John G. Benson
Rutland
James Johnson Eon
Olty
Fred Fedler
A. G. Hale
Long Creek
George Woods
Jenny Stone
Athena
Maud Bampson
Plunker
F. A. Richmond
Helix
L. H. Ronke
Astoria
Mrs. F. Richmond
O W. F. Snyder
Chicago
Thomas Nester
Thormas Killin
G. & Youngman
F. Wieden
A. Nylander
F. & Chapman
W. J. McClellan
Mampu
L. & Tortellot
Thomas M. Spencer
W. Hellman
G. W. Dearborn
J. P.hayden
W. Kolb
J. K. Mackley
San Francisrco
George Coper
Charlie Taanes
Porthanl
M. C. Wade
Starbuck
M. H. Patton
E. W, Staub
A. & Marlow
G. McCully
E. D. Cosper
Mrs
Louise
Glot4
Lincoln
Charles L. Prater
F. H. Stocker
John & Beall
Emil Holling
Troundtree
J. &. Howard
J. J. Hogan
M. Smith
F. A. Hamilton
Tanana Diserlet
Wil Vieks
Akan Sale
the Fair Department Store
Rader
M'Manus
Long Beach
Oul
Jersey Dairy
Breakers
Oregon Lumber Yard
Phone Main
Alta Street
Court House
Pacific
Pullman Standard
Omaha
Kangan City
Pullman
Pendle
Mail & Express
Pendleton
Walla Walla Branch
Snake River
Riparia
Lewiston
E. C. Smith
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
Kanna City
St. Joseph
Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Farooq
Grand Forks
Crookston
Winnipeg
Helena and Butte
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Japan
China
Tacoma and Northen
Pacific Steamship Co
American Ice
At & P
W. Alma
Geeton
A. D. Charlton
Morrison Sts
Beenie
Ogden
W. ©. M'Bride, General Agee
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