Prohibition era incidents and international headlines
Reports from Seymour Iowa describe Thomas and Lon Wade dying after consuming lemon extract in a tragic incident. Other items cover Senor Sagasta outlining defense loans and navy reform, a Maine Central strike, and a plan to extradite Padre Amado to Mexico City. Notices also mention racing changes and a brief interview with Hay about South Africa policy.
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Seymour
Iowa
Thomas
Lon Wade
Senor Sagasta
Brotherhood of Brackmen
Maine Central
Padre Amado
Guadalajara
Spain
Mexico City
Department of Foreign Relations
Committee of 1
New York
Howe Pl
North Shore
Lawson
Shamrock IL
Advert Hay
United States
Sh Am
South Africa
Pretoria
Watters Opens Fine Taser Soap Line and Accessories
The notice mentions Cas bit and coco soap bars priced up to 3.65 with various items including hammocks and croquet sets priced 1.24 to 3.45. It highlights silver novelties for gilts aged 196 and related bold filled rings and plain or set rings.
Notable London wager sparks buyers’ misgivings in ad brief
A London club man wagered a number of gold guineas that a false claim of value could persuade buyers. The crowd refused to purchase, deeming the offer excessive for too little. An old medical ad touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female complaints, claiming it relieves pain and strengthens the system.
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London
Roving highwaymen and local notices mix in Seattle and Washington
A fragmented news snippet details a 24 hour stop on a highway robbery in Seattle, Oregon volunteer rebate progress, Fourth of July prep in Dauweascue with two senators due to speak, the death of A W McKee in Walla Walla at 77, river traffic hopes for a new season, a Pierce county search for Stella Brogin linked to poisoning, and a Salem Y M C A building purchase for 20 000 with 10 000 paid by MM A CO.
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Seattle
Oregon
Dauweascue
Jobn H. Mitchell
Brownell
A.W. McKee
Walla Walla Valley
Lingolp Sirent
Columbia
Tehermen
Ron
Eheriite
Couurig
Pierce County
Washington
Stella Brogin
John Urugie
Brogis
Charlee
Solkowp Springs
United States
Bellinger
Salem
Elatey Theuraige
Chenmelleta
W. M. Ladd
Wortland
MM. CO. A
Manufacturers and Machinists Arm for a Fight
New York June 12 Delegates from the National Metal Trade association say they will add millions to a fund to combat the American Federation of Labor if needed. Detectives guard the Metal Trades meeting as 185 firms from the Pacific coast are represented. Hours of work debate centers on nine or ten hours with six on Saturdays.
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New York
National Metal Trade Association
Metal Workers Union
Ite
American Federation of Labor
Manufacturers’ Association
American Federation
Metal Trades’ Association
Machinisin’ Onion
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Pacific
Metal Trade# association
Cha
Meat supply crisis hits San Francisco area
On June 12 the wholesale butchers warned retailers not to sell meat to shops displaying union cards after 0 o'clock. Journeyman butchers in San Francisco and Oakland walked out, with about 1800 workers striking in San Francisco and 400 in Oakland, signaling an imminent meat famine.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Agitation to renew Chinese Exclusion Act renews talk
Labor groups allied with the American Federation urge renewal before the May 2002 expiry. They call for extended limits on Chinese labor and fairer rules while opposing new immigration of Chinese workers.
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Washington
Jate
American Federation
Wight
Washington wedding of Flagler’s heir to Gen McKean amid police guard
Elizabeth Piegier, author of the late Chief of Ordinance Flagler, wed Dr. Gen. McKean in Washington as a police guard protected the church from potential demonstrations by some colored people who have not forgiven her after a 1890 shooting incident involving a Flagler.
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Washington
Elizabeth Piegier
Decapitated Woman Identified as Mrs Blendin of Boston
The body found in the Wade near Chelmsford is positively identified as Mrs Frederick Blendin of Howton Massachusetts. The head was discovered yesterday and a medical examination confirms decapitation as the sole cause of violence.
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Lowell
Man
Wade
Chelmsford
Frederick Blendin
Howton
Port Royal Mine Disaster Toll Stands At Twenty
Port Royal Pennsylvania June 12 The death toll from the Port Royal mine disaster remains twenty with one hospitalized miner not expected to recover. In other brief notes Portland June 12 At the Masonic lodge session W E K Wells acting as deputy grand master announced the Tebaker Cup event results. London June 12 General William Booth of the Salvation Army is reported to be seriously ill after returning from Perth. Vienna June 12 The village of Nand ers was swept by flood and eight residents are missing. Kenpee City Missouri June 13 Shrine meeting scheduled as the next event for local Shriners.
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McKeesport
Port Royal
Portland
Masonic Land Lodge
W. EK
Botebar
Tebaker
Wheat market slips despite mixed New York opening
The market report from Pendleton through the New York exchanges shows wheat prices easing to near yesterday's close. Liverpool gains 60, New York opens up 0.5, but overall markets drift, closing 0.44 lower. Chicago wheat trades 71.54 to 70. Bes and sugar values noted, with various commodities listed and general market steadiness indicated.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Maine
Suwar
Tobacco
Steel
St. Mant
Atehimon
Erie
Union Pacific
Chicago
Kroger Denies Involvement in Peace Talks
In The Hague on June 12 Kroger denied knowledge of peace negotiations with Theor leaders. The report notes the negation appears not tied to kinship and underscores uncertainty about any imminent peace accord.
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Hague
Lao Kroger
London
Daily News Today
Pretoria
Indian Threat Looms Over Showhone Reservation
Red Lodge Mont June 12 Serious trouble looms as Arapahoe Indians defy authorities on the Showhone reservation and prepare for their barbarous "enn dance" Militha have been sent to the scene. The Indians are in a duly mood and outnumber whites ten to one.
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Red Lodge
Mont
Showhone
Manila Grist of News: Officer Deaths and Land Embezzlement Court Martial
Captain Wilhelm died from wounds after a battle at Lipa. Lieutenant Henry Mitchell of the Forty-fifth regiment faces court martial for embezzling public lands. Mariano Trine, former insurgent leader, has been named governor of Cavite.
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Manila
Wilhelm
Lipa
Henry Mitchell
Thon
Mariano Trine
Wan
Cavite
Insurance claims paid by life companies in 1920 totals rise
The Insurance Press reports 1920 life company payments in the United States and Canada totaling 275 000 976 with other allocations to foreign countries and dividends. Notable payments include Owen N. Denby 10 000 Buell Lan horeon 10 082 and Charles W. Tracy 15 000.
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New York
Vite
Canada
Henertbelarion
Olvins
New York Insurance
Clarow
United Station
U. O
Possoenionie
Tia
Hols
Ohman
Albany
Arlington
Alelane
GOON
Astonia
Thaker City
Chetmawa
Corvallie
Dallas
Kas Portland
Kerwin
Fruycoe City
Oath
Clervale
Raa OK
Cirwee Valley
Elwin
Tndopeniones
Kerby
Lotanon
Lostinn
Kwon
Oregon City
Pendleton
Phoenix
Mort
Jane
Salone
Stimville
the Dulles
Toalston
Wollen
Gola Ubed
Mortland
Owen N. Denby
Buell Lan Horeon
Charles W. Tracy
A. O. U. W. Convention Opens in Buffalo
The twenty ninth annual prevention of the supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen opened in Buffalo. The grand lodge report lists a 420000 membership. A fragment notes Mire McKinney's Improvement in Washington with unclear details about a noon medical report and a rolling chair reference.
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Buffalo
Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Grand Tanto
McKinney
Washington
McKine Joy
Profusion of Artistic Elegance in Crockery Display
A decorative notice praises local China designs beating European rivals in tea and dinner ware. The piece extols cat glass novelties and romantic landscapes, noting the goods refresh the mind and delight the eye while requesting fair prices.
Scandal Over Missing Army Supplies and Bribery Probe
Reports from Bun Francinn dated June 12 describe a broad Army quartermaster inquiry into missing goods sold below cost and unaccounted for by authorities. Investigations reveal large quantities of clothing, shoes, and equine materials diverted, with arrests and suspicions pointing to quartermaster personnel and associated dealers. A separate Manila trial reveals bribery links with contraband trade and a confessor’s testimony.
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Bun Francinn
Jone
Romero
Quartermaster’s Department
War Department
Oran Jury
Louis Abrame
Ior Abrams
Tee
Manila
Saat
Fifty-third Regiment of Volunteers
Leyte
Canoajon
Michael Sherman
Adelbert R. Jone
Dudley Welch
Mandin
Battleship Alliance Begins Trial Trip Off Kreekport
The battleship Alliance started her trial voyage off Kreekport on the morning of June 12 as maritime observers watched the ship's first underway tests and maneuvers.
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Kreekport
Man
Battleup Alliance
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Iver
Val Ad
G.R. Demott
General News
Bio Adv
Alexander & Hexter
Boston
Fruit of
The
Loom
Lonsdale
Berkley Cambric
Ecru
Pendiercn
Pusy Store
Burton
Examiner
Ing
Heterick Nolf
Aésat
Stockton
Corded Soleil
Iterecee
Oye
Shaky Sete
Henrietta
Black Novelty
Jap Silk
Indias
Taffeta
Pele
Paumc Northwest News
the Metal Trades Association
Laborers’ Union
Congress
Negroes
Flagieor-McKean
Mra
Geo
Boots
William Booth
Galvation
Pes
Perth
Vienna
Kenpee City
Sen Rane
New York Market
Kruger
Hedmen
Life Companies
Co. Rohrman
Mohler
Earth
Show Window
the Peoples Warehouse
Pitters
Pert
Main Street
Pendleton, Or
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