Robbery Conspiracy at World’s Fair Exposition
Arrests in St Louis target a major scheme to defraud the exposition through counterfeit admission tickets and ticket resales. Pinkerton and local detectives probe widespread collusion among admissions department workers, booth staff, and inspectors, with funds believed to be diverted.
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St. Louis
William H. Bklls
Charles H. Stiller
Henry Miller
Edward Kiely
Telet
Norris B. Groge
Department of Admissions
Pinkerton
St. Louie
Division of Admissions
Donfrau
Electric Bitters End Rheumatism Claim by User
Joe Gubolick of Colusa California writes of sixteen years of rheumatic pain ending after using Electric Bitters claiming they cured him. He states the medicine also helps liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Available for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Tailman & Co. druggists.
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Joe Gubolick
Colusa
Cal
Itailman & Co
Otto Floto Praises Quiet Horse Training Standards
Otto Floto organizer of the Floto shows, announcing a July 21 exhibition, stresses discipline and good manners around horses. He will dismiss any worker who shouts or uses profane language near horses, arguing respect and calm speech prevent bad temper and aggression in equines. He cites personal experience with horses affected by foul language.
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Otto Floto
Plato
Dandruff Cure Claims Germ Destruction
An advertisement claims dandruff and falling hair are caused by a parasitic germ. It asserts only by killing the germ with Neonbro's Herpicide can hair growth resume, urging men to strike at the underlying cause. W. Schmidt is listed as a special agent.
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W. Schmidt
Sheepherder Shocked and Struck by Lightning
W Fine, a sheepherder, sought medical aid after being struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree during a July thunderstorm on Granite Ridge. The bolt shattered the tree and rendered him unconscious for about a half hour. he recovered but remained upset and nervous, seeking restoratives for his nerves. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. in the listed location, with his flocks scattered.
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W. Fine
Banda of Divine Providence
Mr. Fine
Granite Ridge
Sumpter Miner
Sheepherder Claims Mental Fitness In Sumpter
Nels Peterson, a sheepherder from Heppner, says he is crazy and that officials and others will not dispute him. He arrived by yesterday's train and told Marshal Read of his claim as authorities plan to take charge of one of McKnight's bands replacing Fine, who recently left after a dispute. Meanwhile Fine and Peterson were seen together in Sumpter enjoying drinks at several local resorts.
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Nels Peterson
Heppner
Sumpter
Marshal Read
McKnight
Fine
Nels
Visit to St Louis Exposition Seeks Reliable Rail Info
The notice urges visitors to St Louis Exposition to obtain reliable railroad information, lowest rates, best routes, and local conditions. Readers are invited to write B. H. Trumbull, Commercial Agent, 142 Third Street, Portland, Ore., detailing needed information to receive prompt, free assistance.
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St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
B. H. Trumbull
Third Street
Portland
Ore
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
A historical ad discusses deafness caused by catarrh and inflamed Eustachian tube lining. It claims local remedies fail and offers a $100 reward for deafness cured by catarrh that mail remedies cannot fix. It touts Mail's Catarrh Cure and Cheney Co. in Toledo as providers.
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Mall
PF. J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tennil
Notice to Contractors for Pendleton School Foundations
Sealed bids will be received by architect C. E. Troutman until Saturday July 2 1904 at 12 o clock noon for excavating and brick and stone foundations for three Pendleton schoolhouses. A 5 percent certified check accompanies each bid and is forfeited if bonds to complete work are not entered. Board may reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications available at Troutman office. John Hailey Jr Clerk.
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Soiece
C. E. Troutman
Pendleton
C. BE. Troutman
John Hailey, JR
Chicago
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Selah Stowell
Wellington St
Kingston
Ont
Dean Mars
Lydia
Lydle EK
Pickham Madictoe Co
Lyons
Esa
Meeting of Telegraphers in St Paul Convention Opens
The Commercial Telegraphers Union of America began its national convention in St Paul Minnesota with several hundred delegates from across the United States and Canada in attendance.
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St. Paul
Wisconsin State Dental Association opens annual convention
About 10 prominent dentists from Milwaukee Eau Claire Fond du Lac Oshkosh and other places attend the opening of the Wisconsin State Dental Association annual convention in Manitowoc. The program includes papers discussions and demonstrations under A. GO. Fee of Superior.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Milwaukee
Household goods for sale by Carl Gulott
Carl Gulott offers his entire household goods for sale including new piano organ steel range two bedroom suites extension table and more at 612 Clay Street.
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Gale
Carl Gulott
Foley and Barry to Fight in Century Club Bout
Harry Foley and Dave Barry, recent Honolulu returnees and titleholders, are slated for a 20 round fight before the Century Club of Los Angeles. The card draws notable interest as prospects and backers gather for the event.
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Shoes
Oxfords
Lexander Dept
Ice and Cold Storage Co
UNIVERSAL @TEEL
Kodman-Thompson Hardware CO
Main Street
Milwaukee Beer
the State Saloon
al, Vaughn
Juniper
Larson
Oregon
Joe Ell
Taylor's Hardware Store
Sheepherder
Teutech's
Gus Lapontaine
Prop
Wight
Glenn Winslow
Alto
Pendleton Planing Mill
Robert Forster
Corner Webb and College
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Gtret
Court House
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