First Oregon whipping marks milestone in law
Charles McGinty of Portland became the first man whipped under Oregon's new wife beating statute. Judge Sears ordered 10 to 20 lashes and Jailer Grafton carried out the sentence in the county jail corridor with Deputy Sheriffs aiding. The frail wife testified to prior abuse, and McGinty endured the punishment with his hands manacled and eyes forward as the crowd looked on.
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Charles McGinty
Portland
Jalil
Oregon
Oregon Daily Journal
Sears
State Ofrcult Court
McGinty
Jaller Grafton
County Jalil
Journal
Aken
Grafton
Mortiiity
Sheriff Ward
Rythes
Janior Grafton
Jesson
Tower Courts
Curry
Mia McGinty
Railroads Use Caution Urging Extra Care in Travel Rush
Bulletin from the O R N urging train and engine personnel to exercise heightened caution during heavy travel to protect life and limb. It notes travel is heavy and dangers to the public are increased, calling for careful handling of trains and foremost responsibility from staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Lewie and Clark Fair
O B N Aims to Prevent Accidents on Lewis and Clark Rush
Heavy travel will bring more risk and require extra precautions from every employee. The O B N company notes it has never caused a passenger death in over 20 years of operation. Officials are determined to handle the Lewis and Clark fall rush without an accident through human ingenuity and skill.
Horrowing Coacties Use Alton Cars for Through Run
The O R N plans to use Chicago and Alton passenger coaches on the through run to Portland for the exposition season. Borrowed cars are dilapidated and out of date with stiff-backed seats and single window glass, lacking vestibules. They will be used to release O R N equipment for local excursions in Oregon and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Alton Cours
Hanile
Chicago & Alton Railway
Oregon
Washington
Union Pacific Poised to Equip Trains with Wireless Telegraphy
Report from Omaha says Union Pacific may equip Portland Omaha through trains with wireless signaling devices. The system would attach to the engine cube and signal approach of locomotives with matching apparatus on other engines. B L Lomax declined to confirm or deny the story. If successful, all overland trains may carry wireless telegraph operators for train orders and telegrams between stations.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Portland
Oregon Daily Journal
B. L. Lomax
Gener
Davenport Birds Die From Climate Change
Twelve rare birds brought by cartoonist Homer Davenport to the Lewis and Clark fair from New Jersey have died this week due to climate change. Davenport’s exhibit of horses dogs and other rare animals remains unfinished as he plans a western log cabin on the Trail with frontier utensils and a zoo display awaiting completion.
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New Jersey
Homer Davenport
Portland
Davenport
Finll
Medics Meet at La Crosse Wisconsin Convention Opens
Several hundred leading physicians and surgeons from Wisconsin gather in La Crosse for the annual Wisconsin State Medical Society meeting. Topics include medical bills in the legislature and steps to launch a tuberculosis control campaign statewide under national guidelines.
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la Crosse
la Crom
Wis
Wisconsin State Medical Society
National Society
Galveston to Host Three Day Aquatic Carnival
A three day aquatic and athletic carnival opens in Galveston directed by the Galveston Regatta club with barge races for men and women, swimming and diving contests, and a big single hill race for the South championship planned for Saturday at Sportyman's park. Also noted are Adventist camp meetings in Town, the Birmingham Masons cornerstone laying for a new temple, and a hunting accident in Idaho where Herbert Price unintentionally shot his brother Louis. Louis was hospitalized in Spokane and may die.
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Htegattin
Galveston
Texan
Galveston Regatta Club
Sportyman's Park
South
Birmingham
Ala
Masonic Temple
Aiabame
Nineteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Hoodoo Mountains
Post Falla
Idaho
Herbert Price
Louis
Spokane
Muscles of Tension and Fatigue in Work and Exercise
An article cites The Revue Scientifique arguing fatigue shifts to the back neck calves and legs with sustained work. It urges changing contracted muscles by alternating tasks and shares a Welsh rabbit substitute method using grated cheese toasted under a gas broiler for light, nongreasy results.
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Revue Scientifique
Gough
Osraman
New York Press
The Choice of a Wife in Modern Thought
A composite selection of reflections on marriage and gender roles from 19th and early 20th century writing. It contrasts romantic ideals with practical business sense and humor, citing Proclus influence, wedding customs, and social attitudes toward money and drama.
New line of men's ties just in at Teutech's
The best kind of charity quote opens with a reflection on aid and self reliance followed by an advertising note. A new line of men's ties is advertised as available at Teutech's priced 25c and 0c.
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Zion's Herald
Teutech’s
Population growth tied to Father Hoberg tale
An account traces how a postal card describing Yamhill county sparked international attention. Heinrich Michaele’s reaction spurred a couple to travel from California to McMinnville and purchase land, boosting local settlement. The piece also notes Montana clubwomen's closing annual meet topics.
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Father Hobers
Yamhill
England
Aira
Heinrich Michiele
Father Hoberg
California
Sint
McMinnville
Thousands Turn to Kilmer Swamp Root for Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims a simple home test with standing water reveals kidney trouble and promises relief for back pain, rheumatism, and urinary discomfort. Free sample bottle and book offered by mail from Binghamton New York.
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Hamton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Washington & Columbia River Railroad Schedule Notice
Railroad schedule lists arrival times Monday to Friday at 12 16 p m and Tue Thu Sat at 10 15 a m. Train leaves daily at 1 p m and leaves Walla Walla at 3 p m for Ontario. Information on rates and accommodations from G P A Caldrer ae Pendleton Walla Walla Washington.
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Portland
San Francisco
Snake River
Riparia
Lewiston
Riparia Tall
BE. C. Smith
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Caldreraead
Walla Wallis
Washington
Fenn
Mape
Charlton Third
Morrison Bis
Portlana
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Towa
Dea Moines
Town
Seventh Day Adventistss
Proclus
Laonat
Alice
Criteal
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Horace
A.C McClurg &C., Publishers
Rockford
Winslow Bros., Jewelers, Opticians
P. O. Block
Apding
Yamhill County
Deer Lodge
Mont
Montana
EE. Sharpe
Helena
Adolph Schiine
Butte
Mya Fehucher
Livingston
W. C. Minnis
Hennings Cigar Store
Peoples Warehouse
Fider Plas
Gray’s Harbor
J. Sewell, Mannager
And
Pullman Standard
Chicago
Kansas City
Pullman
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
St. Paul
St. Lonla
Kanes City
St. Joseph
Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth Fargo Grand Forke
Crookston
Winnipeg
Helena and Rutte
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Depen
China
Ria
The
Columbia
Main Street
Alta
Webb Streets
F. X. Schempp
Penditon
Fendleton
Potiya
Brock & McComas
Deng Stor
Denver and Rilo Grande Railroad
Ogden
Denver
Mbride
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