Notable Americans in 1900s Rail, Crime, and Feats
Miss Jessie Dee of Georgia is the United States only woman railroad auditor. In St Paul Edward Gottechalik awaits death but hangs himself in his cell. Nine wealthy Parisians drowned near Loire when their boat capsized in a squall. Venezuelan charges against French Cable Company over Matos revolution cited. Sweden sees mass emigration as Norway tensions loom. Canada and U.S. draw most emigrants. Rome Georgia: George Wright murdered by Vincent T. Sanford who won’t talk. Alfred Buck captured on Isle of Pines after fleeing Mapleton bank shortage. Thomas W Lawson offers 5000 gold for 1 mile in under 52 seconds by automobile. Jacob Cook, Central Park animal trainer, dies at 70. Heat and old age blamed. J Scott Leary SF sets 100 yards world record in exactly one minute, 24 5 faster than prior marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Dee
Georgia
United States
St. Paul
Edward Gottechalik
Loire
Matos
Norway
Sweden
Canada
Rome
George Wright
Southern Railway
Vincent T. Sanford
Alfred Buck
Mapleton
Jacob Cook
Central Park
New York
J. Scott Leary
San Francisco
Hotel Arrivals and The Diamond Cure
A long list of hotel guests arrives in various cities including Ontario Athens Portland Seattle and Chicago with names such as Mrs G W Morrison J B Smith W E Croner D R Means and many others. The Diamond Cure reports a Paris discovery of a diamond cure for consumption and promotes Tor King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles with a guaranteed trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Morrison
Ontario
Will Wells
Athens
J. B. Smith
City
William Moody
KF. Robinson
Walla Walla
H. E. McAllister
Minnespolia
Los Angeles
W. &. Morgan
H. M. Montgomery
Portland
F. Palmer
E. P. Waite
W. Brittain
New York
W.W. D. Allard
A. G. Ogilvie
Charles Devenierf
Tacoma
D. Lewis
Paris
W. T. McGee
Vinieer, Tenn
Tor
Tallman & Co
Northwest News Highlights From Oregon and Washington
Linn county reports 202 teachers with men paid 46.45 and women 29.82 monthly. Portland moves to acquire expo grounds for a permanent park. Portland General Electric mortgages its entire plant for 16 900 000 to secure a bond issue. Simpson sawmills at South Bend rebuild with a 16 000 plant after May fire. Hawaiian band of 13 to play at the Lewis and Clark exposition August 24 to September 9. Stone Man complete ranch sold to W Ide for 160 600. Eusens becas and a fast freight nearly collide near Irving, halted with 15 feet between pilots. Shriners August est Helena to initiate 89 novices with circus camels and dromedaries crossing burning sands. Clem Buelker whipped for beating wife in Mairnemahy county. second punishment under new law. Eugene Bertle recovery probable barring unforeseen complications. Rumors of league account shortages fuel concerns about possible suicide.
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Linn County
Portland
Portland General Electric Company
Simpson
South Bend
Wash
Algeria
Temple of Shriners
Helena
Circus Real Comets
Clem Buelker
Malrnemahy
Tle
Eugene F. Bertle
League
Afford & Tosidie Clus
Lehman Springs Stage Begins This Summer at Cottonwood
The Lehman Springs stage launches Saturday June 26 and continues to October 1 carrying passengers and mall traffic. Service departs from Lindsay's stable on Cottonwood Street. A Maine newspaper misprinted the headline News About Lob stere in the local mention section about prominent citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman Springs
Lindsay’s
Cottonwood Street
Maine
First White Climbs Mount Adams and Mount Hood
A historic narrative recounts early ascents in the Cascade range. The first white ascent of Mount Adams is attributed to H. B. Brewer and two Klickitat guides from The Dalles in 1842, who reached the snowline and faced a grueling descent. Accounts note Mt Saint Helens eruption phenomena observed nearby. The piece also mentions early climbs of Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Rainier and includes regional geography and Indigenous names.
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Crandall
Dalles
Cascades
H. B. Brewer
Methodter Intestan
Mt Adama
Mr. Brewer
Willamette
Columbia River
Ft. Vancouver
Brewer
Mt Adams
Mt Et. Helens
Klickitat River
Klickitat
Mt. St Helens
Mt. Hoot
Avenet
Mr. Driver
Major Haller
Fourth United States Infantry
Fort Talter
Nathan O'ner
Old Waero
R Hed
Mt. Ft. Helens
Mt. Hoe
Mt St. Helens
Mt. Jefforenn
Tul
Hazard Stevens
Waashineton
Stevens
Mt. Rainier
P. B. van Trump
Mt Hood
Wireast
Mt. St. Helens
Mt. Adame
Kiickitat
Tokheman
Adorned Woman Wears Ruby Stemmed Hair Wreath
Description notes a woman with gold and silver threads in her hair and a wreath of artificial flowers made from rubies pink coral amethyst turquoise and pearls as described in a Kansas City Star piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sign of Equality and Bird Powers Featured In Notes
An old column blends natural history and math lore. It discusses birds possessing navigation and diving abilities and cites eight carrier pigeons experiments. It also references Robert Recorde and his Whetstone of Witte and parries with a lawyer and a doctor in a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Recorle
Recorde
Comforting Comparion and the street fakie dialogue
A Washington Star snippet features a man of severe ideals challenging a street fakie about selling nomensical toys. The fakie admits feeling foolish and is pressed on the buyers who purchase the questionable goods.
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Washington Star
Dialogue on Chaily's marriage and Clara's view
A brief exchange centers on Chaily possibly marrying a wilful girl like himself while Clara comments that such unions reflect hearts without thought. The dialogue hints at differing perspectives on suitability and intent in marriage.
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Alice
Chaily
Willy
Hinself Clara
Age of a horse riddle from Philadelphia Record
A playful Q A exchanges tricks about aging a horse by asking the dealer and multiplying one half. The piece adds a quip that those eager to air troubles are often stingy with good luck.
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Philadelphia Record
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GolDen Rule
General News
Golden Rate
George A. Forbes
Weaton
Samuel T. Hayes
A. C. Crawford
Echo Minute
la Grande
EB. F. Martin
North Cold Springs
M. L. Lopes
Athena
Mra
Boyd
Mesters
H. Cc. Means
Umatilla
G. W. Kelly
D. & Galbraith
Mason City
Pendleton
Fred Frick
Dayton
Mrs. Lindstrum
Lewiston
Ada M. Hughes
Denver
M. B. Travis
Chicago
A. ©. Sterman
I. W. Rood
J. F. Trepe
Ed McCook
M. Smith
Willam Maher
Charlies
B. Collins
Lacto
H. B Allen
Joe Planet
P. Gerhardt
Edward B. Dinoogan
E. B Aldrich
Ee. & Smith
Edward Dress
E. E. Lang
Mary F. Tierney
JI. J. Quillane
Portland Victory
Berden
Charlies Wall
A. S& Carey
Spokane
B. H. Schwenker
Cincinnati
F. G. Willams
E. M. Ebbert
A. Leeds
J. Hersinger
G. J. McEvoy
Starbuck
A. Lovech
EK. Shephard
WD. Marks
Northwest News
Sroneman
Auburn Wash
Bean
W. Ide
Port Townsend
Irving
E. T. Wade
E. O. Building
Pendleton, Or
Postoffice
Glimged i
Mount Hood
Wiites
Maserits Pho
Jefferson
Gorecon
Bon de Castellane
Bois de Boulogne
Reece
Forget-Me-Nots
the Peoples Warehouse
Ikona Ia
McKay Walt Viei
Animal Kingdom
Profeastonal Throsta
ROSE
Supreme Comfort
Wes
Kalamazoo Corset Company
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Great Eastern Department Store
B. PF
Nicholam, Pha
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