Milton News Briefs and Local Developments Amid Heat
Milton residents adapt to hot spell as several buildings undergo work. D. J. Kirk’s boys' woodshed fire prompted quick bucket brigade aid. W. A. Banister completes a cottage addition for Nev. Howard of Dayton. Union services planned among M. & Churches and Presbyterians. Rev. Harper led an open-air service on the Presbyterian lawn. Mrs. J. J. McAllister improves slowly after a month in bed. Vincent schoolhouse material contracted from Cunningham of Walla Walla, with Milton Lumber Yard delivering. The M. & South church foundation is done. Frank Wormington to mobilize workers for rapid completion. Rev. Combs leaves Christian church to take a new post in California.
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Hanes
Milton
Eles Derrick
D. J. Kirk
W. A. Banister
Lower Matin Street
Nev. Howard
Dayton
Presbyterian Lawn
Harper
J. J. McAllister
Church South
Frank Wormington
Lewis resigns city counsel posts amid conflicts of interest
Former Washington congressman Colonel James Hamilton Lewis took charge of Chicago’s corporation counsel office and immediately relinquished two retainers worth about $10,000 a year. The beet sugar trust and a railroad partner had links with firms facing Chicago regulatory issues. He deemed continued contact with these clients inconsistent with his city role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton Lewis
Corporation Counsel
Chicago
Seattle Star
Washingtonian
Beet Sugar Trust
Volene
Lewis
Ile
Gluesme Sugar Company
Chenterfield
Law Defective in Old Jew Statute on Horticulture and Fruit Inspectors
Lewiston residents mourn a local student, Mathew Chambers, who died in the Bennington disaster near San Meego. A telegram to his mother in Asotin County conveyed the grim news as Western Union carried the message. Chambers, a Lewiston High School student, joined the Navy in 1902 and later enrolled at the naval academy.
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Naval
Secretary of State
Wilk Walla
Mathew Chambord
Lewiston
Bennington
San Mego
Chambern
Chaeverland
Asotin County
Younie Chambers
Naval Werview
Navy
Lewiston High
Private Mints and Gold Coins in Early America
The article recounts private coinage across the United States during gold rush era. It notes Bechtler’s private mint in North Carolina, Templeton Reid in Georgia, and other unauthorized minting in California and abroad. It highlights underweight coins, hoards, and a diplomatic protest from Germany before private minting waned.
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North Carolina
Bechtler
Isao
Templeton Reid
Georgia
California
Italy
San Francisco
Germany
Aggressive Siamese Plakat Fights in Royal Aquaria
The 80 aggressive plakat from Siam is trained for battles used as public entertainment. Kept in purpose built aquariums and fed mosquito larvae, the fish shows iridescent colors when provoked by another fish or its own reflection. Fights end only when one is killed or separated, a spectacle that fills royal coffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Poles and Russians in Elite Society and a Legal Mockery
Excerpts from Hugo Ganz on Poles and Russians show packed dining rooms and strict social separation in St Petersburg circles while a court case in North Carolina notes a questionable will draft. Samuel Jenkins offers to pay John Idygine 200 if allowed to draft the instrument, with a caveat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Ganz
Russia
Poliak
Tila
Jen King
Samuel Jenkins
Harper’s Weekly
Better Than Wise Own And The Dice Of Chance
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt discusses a young man named Jones and his will to succeed, contrasting him with Brown who lacks the same drive. The dialogue notes luck and cards running badly for Jones, who prepares to go out again despite concern about his fortune.
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Jones
Brown
Philadelphia Ledger
Mean Way It Works and Threats in a Courtship Dialog
A Detroit Tribune clipping presents a satirical dialogue where a wealthy elder man says he will pine away if refused marriage, and the girl retorts that she would not marry him and would not endure life like a bulldog, illustrating social sniping and witty banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tribne
Heroism in Animals Defies Human Courage Image
A natural history writer argues that the virtue of protecting the weak and risking death for others is not uniquely human. An illustrated tale of a ram defending a flock contrasts human and animal courage, noting masculine courage spans species and that maternal affection and flock protection are shared traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine
Skelbet Casas
Lanterne
Jude
The Spirit of Home and Its Echoes in History
A reflective essay on the spirit of home and place, describing how dwelling atmospheres shape mood and identity, with quotes about hospitality and the voice of walls. It also recalls historical notes on labor lore, mentioning Hondemen and Buildoser tied to Staffordshire mining and medieval monastery practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wagner
Ancient Thomas Parr and his famed longevity
Thomas Parr, born in 1484 in Bhropsire England, reportedly lived 152 years and was buried at Westminster Abbey. In early 1685 his extreme age made him famous, and the earl of Arundel brought him to London to be shown before crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Parr
Westminster Abbey
Bhropsire
England
Parr
Thoms
Earl of Arundel
Lil
London
Airand
Tie
Pepper Vine and a Congressman Exchange Remarks
The article describes the Fepper Vine as native to the East but cultivated in tropical regions with peppers up to twelve feet long. Cultivation uses poles and small trees for support in some areas. A congressman is quoted in a brief exchange about contributing to the country, claiming a better record than harming it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goles
Impossible Ideal Menu Meets Deck Hand Appetite
A humorous clash of voices as a philosopher laments unattainable perfection while Dustin Brax quips that a millionaire menu paired with a simple appetite is the ideal yet impossible balance, reflecting a satirical take from Washington Star.
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Philopher
Dustin Brax
Washington
Exaggeration Quip Between Richard and Robert
A brief dialogue notes that Richard’s eye was already black before an incident and mocks exaggeration. Cleon’s quote adds a line about impatience drying blood faster than age or sorrow, ending with a reflective remark.
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Richard
Robert
Cleon
Alba News Notes: Spring Grain, Hay Scarcity, and Local Life
Warmest weather in Blue Mountain sparks an early spring grain outlook while hay supplies lag and hay hands are scarce, with workers imported from Pendleton for dairy work. A large dairy barn is planned at Bid Brehm, other locals sign contracts to mill and log, and a funeral for Marshall Patterson is noted alongside summer resort visits and a dance at Aldaway Springs.
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Pendleton
Brehm
Aldaway Springs
Henry Bean
Judew
WI McLaughlin
Viebroch & Smith
Atbu «Uw
Marshall Patterson
Thin County
Nikson
Valley Fmitteryon
Okiah
Building Society Men to Meet in New York
The United States league of Local Building and Loan associations plans its annual meeting in New York City tomorrow and Thursday. Delegates from leagues nationwide arrive as President A. Te Guthell of Shelbyville prepares to open the proceedings. The opening section features the national secretary's report on progress and conditions in building and loan operations.
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Building Society
New York
United States League of Local
Beilding & Loin Associations
Athte Tengues
A. Te. Guthell
Shelbyville
Ind
F. Cellariux
Cincinnat
Texas Farmers Congress Opens At State College
A gathering attended by representatives from cotton planters and allied groups convened for the eighth annual Texas Farmers congress at the State Agricultural and Mechanical College in College Station Texas. The three day program includes papers and sessions on crops and agriculture with organizers planning to extend the event with additional discussions and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaston
College Station
Texas
Texas Farmers’ Congress
State Agriculturna & Mechanical College
Sainte
Aventock Crewers
Einhore
Awino
Arbiter convened to settle Muscat dispute between France and Britain
The meeting on July 26 included neutral Dr Ragone Hiber of Berlin and others. Annie Hunter of Pittsburgh recounts her bout with typhoid and kidney illness, praising Blomets Bitters, claiming restored health after use at Tallman & Co.’s rag store for 60 cents.
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Hague Trina
France
Britain
Sultanate of Muscat
Perbenel
Ragone Hiber
University of
Borne
Swies
Cownell
Janer
Great Thestadn
Mia
Annie Hunter
Pittebure
Tallman & Co
Bale Auction Listing With Wagons and Farm Equipment
Two wagons one hack nearly new one grain rack and one hay rack offered for sale at H. 8 with goalies at KB. T Wade and Son's office.
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KB. T. Wade & Son
Swamp Root touted as cure for kidney trouble
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and related organ troubles. It claims heart and liver issues arise from kidney derangements, and promises quick relief, ease of urination, and fewer nocturnal trips to the bathroom. Samples offered by mail from Hinghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Kilts
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Inghamton
N. WY
Dr. Kilmer
Hinghamton, N
Pendleton County exam schedule for state and county papers
Frank K. Welles, Superintendent, Umatilla County, announces regular examinations for state and county certificates at the court house in Pendleton. State papers run Wed Aug 9 to Sat Aug 12 with daily subject lists. county papers run Wed Aug 9 to Fri Aug 11 with graded certificates and subject lists.
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Cmaliin County
Court House
Pendleton
Gregan
Frank K. Welles
Umatilla
Union Pacific
Pullman Standard Am
Tourlat
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas
Pullman Tourlat
Ehair Cara
Enet
Mall & Express
Portland
Mall & Eixpress
Spokane
Walla Walla
San Francisco
Snake River
Riparia
Lewiston
Riparts Dall
B. C. Smith
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Fb. A. Kirk
Sichude
Combe
San Jose
Cal
Cunningham
Vincent
Milton Lumber Yard Company
Combs
Christian Church
San Juan
Oon
Jim Ham Lewis
Fox Congress
Lawiston ‘Tribus
Spirit
Ftondamen
R. W. Galloway
Staffordshire
Buildwas
Shropshire
Alba News
Klub Mountains
Alba
Blue Mountain
Montana
Helena
Mont
United States
R. M. Cobban
Hunt
William A. Clark
Roiis
Paanenger
Ttmn
Cimmitten
J. B. Despain
Cuttin County
Rock
Aatz Bros
Riverside Avenue
Morgan
Schedu
Pendleton-Ukiah
Unial
Leavin Ukiah
Neeteow
Pemaduetot Fe Fe
Kish
Atha
Nye
Miter
Witter
Nene
Moformae
Reading
Acho Lw
Wntil Priday
ORE Shore Line
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
Potots
Sound
Siday
Paul Minnhapolig
Duluth
Fargo Grand Forks
Crookston
Winnipeg
Butte
Philadelphia
Boston
Japan
Ching
Vie Tovomm
Northern Pacific Aireamably Co
American the
Adama
Oregon
Charlton Third
Morrison Ata
Ogden
Denver
M'Bride
Ager
Gereet
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