Pierpont seeks control of pa anthracite coal fields
Major Francis S. Earle dies in San Diego after long service with a New York militia regiment. John W. Gates, the steel magnate, improves after a nose hemorrhage. Tommy Ryan defeats Tommy Weert after 17 rounds in Louisville. Oregonian launched for service between New York San Francisco and Honolulu. German government orders 20 barrels of California coal for army use. Dr Montague White to represent American Traveller League at the March congress in Pavia. Ex president Clarion writes on Boer war and British alliances in North American Review. George W. Claytor dies and leaves over 2 million to Denver for education of male white children. Colorado will tests validity of the will.
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Pierponta
Pennsylvania
Francis 5. Earle
Hanary
San Diego
Cal
New York
Johin W. Gites
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Tommy Weert
Brooklyn
Louisville
Kentucky
West
Oregonian
American Hawaii Steamship Company
Rich
Chester
Penn
San Francisco
Honolulu
California
Ite Army
Montague White
Transvaw!eague
United States
Pavia
North American Review
Clarricon
Bowers
George W. Claytor
Sane
Denver
Colorado District Court
Oregon and regional notices and incidents across Oregon
Reports from Oregon state affairs include a hint of wartime labor policy and the Northern Pacific following Great Northern into Asia. Obituaries note Millar Morgan of Albany age 76 and Me came to Oregon in 1847 at Ward's Battle. Spokane and Portland connections feature, as well as a railway collision near Kiddie in Southern Oregon injuring Engineer Rooky Willie.
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Olfe
Owyhee
Snake River
Bernard's Ferry
Tima
Millar Morgan
Albany
Deconse
Ghia
Oregon
Ward's Batte
McKenzie
Spokane
Portland
J. J. Case
State Board of
Ish
Fiest
Salem
H.G. van Dusen
Aptoria
Merter
Lewis Bean
Roneburg
G. Elieun
Hoe
United States
Heber
F. IL
Litherland
Honolulu
Kiddie
Rooky Willie
Wortland
Eh Frank
Victoria
Dan Mened
Helsinger
Tuewlay
Fractured Narration Rests On Promised Female Cure
A fragmented plea recounts a near fatal episode and promotes Dr. Prescoe's Pleasant Pellets as a cure for inflammation ulcers and female weakness. The text touts restored health, tranquil nerves, improved appetite, and sleep after treatment.
British and Boers Talk Peace Under Pretoria Dispatch
A Pretoria dispatch reports Lord Kitchener Sir Alfred Milner and General Botha negotiating Boer war retirement. Expected within days, terms include safe return of prisoners and protection of Boer property with a firm future government in the South African republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pretoria
Evening Journal
Seserve
Lord Kitchener
Alfred Milner
General Botha
Botha
Helena
Cape Colony
Mrntieh Mag
Cloture Rule Debate Receives Republican Push
Washington March 6 Republicans propose cloture to end debate but abandon the measure amid Democratic opposition. Platt of New York signals no action this session after a war of words with the White House over wartime appointments. At the same time McKinley nominating several naval and diplomatic posts while Shoup of Idaho is urged for pensions chief.
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Washington
Senate
Platt Biome
House
Shoup
Idaho
Evans
Somator Shoup
Duke Manchester Sued on Arrival in Liverpool
The Duke of Manchester, arriving with his American wife on the Oceanic, was served with a writ of prohibition for breach of promise. The suit is brought by Miss Porter Knight of Marlborough, Westminster, who claims he pledged to marry her before his union with the Cincinnati heiress. The duke expressed surprise at the action.
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Liverpool
Maret O
Duke of Manchester
United States
Cincinnati
Marlborough
Westminster
Manchester
Walla
Walla Walla
Gembil
McLeap
Peacheton
Walle Walla
Nations press China on Manchuria amid rival powers
Vienna dispatch notes England Germany and Japan inform Li Hs Chang that submission to Kulus demands for exclusive Manchuria control would trigger equal territorial concessions demanded by the powers at China’s expense. Pekin tensions rise as rival blocs push for leverage in the region.
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Vienna
The
Abendblatt
England
Germany
Japan
Li Hang Chang
China
Manchuria
Pekin
Knights to Demonstrate Work at Pendleton Lodge Visit
A contingent from the local lodge will visit Pendleton Friday evening for a practical demonstration of degrees and floor movements. After the session, visiting knights will attend a banquet and return home the following day. Local attendees include J J Jonen and several other officers and members.
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Pendleton
Pormlleton
Thin City
J. J. Jonen
Gneral
Monty Osterman
PF M. Pauly
Pentor
George Chamberlain
Junior Warren
L. Walter EF. Roasell
Biatock
G. W. Babcock
Wolate
E.R. Parkes
G. J. Snell
George Strather
F. N. Habcock
D. M. Trernsey
N. Neilson
Dr. M. Pietraveki
Former US Ambassador Edwin Blouh Dies at Home
Former United States ambassador to Germany Edwin Blouh is reported dying at his home in March as his condition worsens. Local observers note his illness and imminent passing.
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Gram! Lapide
United States
Germany
Edwin Blouh
Steamboat St Louis Sinks After Overnight Incident
A steamboat named St Louis sank early this morning after an incident at the river. Reports indicate several people were aboard and rescue efforts were underway as crews searched the wreckage.
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St. Louis
Veway
Trd
Mareh
St. Louie
Wool convention notes signal sheep shipments and market shifts
Joseph McCabe of the W. and O. C. R. R. and other railroad men discuss potential spring sheep shipments and market impacts. Calderhead projects about 150 000 sheep bought in Sound cities last year and predicts the Alaska wool trade will ease Northwest demand. The North Coast Limited is slated for May with reduced crop-season speed and revamped equipment.
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Joseph McCabe
Calderhead
Pendleton
Souther
Alavka
Alanka
Dead Body Found Near Wittoblin Area
Coroner and Deputy Sheriff investigate a found body about a half mile east of Wittoblin. The corpse was discovered in a cabin area after a river search, badly decayed with dismembered parts. A postmortem examination was not yet completed and authorities continued inquiry.
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Corupor W
Cole
Gram
J Swart
Gibbon Station
Wittoblin
Vole
Joe Wakley
Joseph BH. Medill
Wu Paar
Ewan
Irish Wake in the House of Commons Sparks Riots
Chaos erupted in the House of Commons as Irish nationalist members clashed with police during a chaotic scene over education estimates. Six officers escorted multiple Irish members from the chamber after a midnight confrontation led by Balfour's closure move.
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House OF Commons
London
Hove of Commons
Great Crowny
Dusy
Readi- Howe
Trinh
Redmond
Riwh
Rauce
Hedmened
Ehair
Inembert
Halfour
Eugene Crean
Southpant Cork
Orean
Crean
Flavin
God Save
Ireland
Balloor
Leased Horsch’s Brewery Changes Hands
A new proprietor takes a five year lease on the Court Street brewery, relocating from Lass after a spring fire. William Roosh guided the deal, with the business continuing its output of about 45 barrels weekly despite the move and local plant changes.
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Polydore Monon Mice
William Roosh
Haw
Court Street
Lass
Hoewwh
Mownee
Matilla
Lew Popelay Yun Ia
Wiedende
Oregon Delegation Attends Inaugural Ball at Washiston City
The Oregon group at the inaugural ball in Washiston City Monday includes Mera Giliry Mra Ea Henator Dolph Mine Tongue Minnew Giliryii Giltowr Mba Boyman Kalem Mine Linshulmer Elmer Connell and Mra O H Beek of Portland Representative Moody was the lone official in attendance among the delegation Semator Fhorter Turner and several others were present as younger Oregonians.
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Oregon
Washiston City
Mera
Giliry
Mra
Ea -Henator Dolph
Mine Tongue
Minnew
II Giltowr
Mba Boyman
Kalem
Mine Linshulmer
Elmer Connell
O. H. Beek
Portland
Moody Wue
Semator
Fhorter
Benator
Turner
Iepeeeeeselive Suewre
Comhman
Aeniagns
T. Voue'l Viebes Ot
Vna Tieg
Thomas Pa. Bre
Mystery cures for cold and ailments advertised long ago
A fragmentary ad-like passage touts electric genely cures for women’s ailments and cold remedies, mentioning Mrs. Phebe Oberley and mysterious ailments like headache melancholy and spells, claiming years of relief with a single dose or treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Oberley
Rene
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Eral News
Alexander & Hexter
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Ruowd Wirel
Fariford
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C. Rohrman
Baker & Folsom
Main Street
Tustin Street
Turtin Street
RE. L. Smith
I'S
Bchool
East Oregonian
Pacific Northwest
Bach
Presce
Lord Roberts
Gen
Hearst
Bows Platt
Senator Platt
Avery
Root
Caplonn Wm. Sanger
Meiklejohn
Platt
McKinley
Robert
MaCormick
Uinole
Austrian
Croninahield
Bureau of Navigation
Chapman Todd
Robert Merry
Daniel Stuart
Navy
Duke Manchester
Russia
Regen Railroad & Navigation Company
Sone
New Spanish Ministry
Madrid
Sagusta
Almodovar
General Weyler
Oulantame
Mary Uraaiz
Ioanes
Moret
Interior
Duke Venagin
Marine
Villanueva
Romanones
Coatesville
Ponnevvania
Hope Tower
Pennsylvania Road
March
White Haven
Cabinet
Alaska
Low Worth Coast Limited
Labin
Gibton Station
Karl
Not & Co
Balfour
Horsch
Polydore Soens
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