Pendleton Civic Betterment Aims For City Improvements
A plea for ongoing Pendleton progress lists goals such as night street sweeping, a new city park atop the old cemetery, removal of Webb street railroad tracks, a city hall, curbside lighting, charter revisions for further improvements, a union depot, courthouse lawn seating with county okay, improved side streets, a permanent county exhibit, Pendleton Umatilla county literature, school pictures, better schoolrooms, a donated food lamp, a new theater building, levee repairs, gravity water system, anti smoking among youths, support for the band and public initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Webb Street
Court House
Umatilla County
Postmaster Cortelyou Rejects Faster Rail Speeds
Postmaster George B. Cortelyou announced upon taking office that he does not intend to push for faster railroad speeds. He believes current schedules are already beyond danger, saying he would not force excessive speeds that could murder passengers. His stance contrasts officials with less regard for railroad workers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Mnet
Certelyou
Savings as a small habit in personal finance
In an era of large corporations, saving six dollars weekly appears minor yet compounds into meaningful gains. The piece argues for studying saving deposits, understanding compound interest, and recognizing how disciplined saving fosters independence and prudent economic behavior among individuals.
The Savings Bank Plan Any Worker Can Use
A New York Evening World excerpt argues small weekly deposits build wealth through 4 percent interest. It cites 20 year growth from $1 weekly to $1612 and $6 weekly to over $28,000, urging steady saving for families despite higher costs and risks.
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James
New York
New York Sivings Bank
United States
Widchildren
Limitation of Armament Discussed by World Powers
The article notes reluctance among powers to join the Hague conference next June over armament limits. Russia supports discussion if England and the United States define its scope. Germany and Russia resist a quick accord while hoping for future clarity and better understanding through talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Germany
Ruwtin
Rusela
England
United States
Hila
W. T. Stead
Swiss School System Sets Example With Popular Control
Switzerland shows a religion-tolerant, well integrated school system built on broad popular control. Four religious parties form the backdrop while cantons retain strong local governance and a federal council unites them. The constitution settles the education question, allowing government support or establishment through the federal union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Poland
France
Switzerland
Calvaninta
Itelf
Bund
National elementary schools to be compulsory and free
A university plan assigns each canton the duty of providing elementary education. Schools will be national, obligatory and free, designed to be attended by adherents of all creeds without impacting freedom of faith or conscience.
New York Chicago Electric Line Promises Ten Hour Run
Interest grows in a planned New York to Chicago electric rail line delivering ten hour trips at ten dollars fare. Grading began September 1 for a direct route shortening distance by about 160 miles and enabling speeds up to 100 mph with an average near 75 mph. Electric power from distant power-houses provides constant, smokeless operation with no coal or fire.
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Great
Electrd
Chicago
New York
Wilberun
Warren Sanford Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Aterm
Mark Twain Pay Question Sparks Wide Comment
George Harvey, publisher and editor, cites Mark Twain as the best writer in the United States. He claims Twain receives unlimited, unconditional pay, with no subject restrictions, equating pay to about 160 dollars per column inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnited States
George Harvey
Magazinen
Curne To Know
Mark Twain
Letters
Europe
Annietone Titon town founder tale in 15th century records
Fragmentary OCR reveals a garbled legend of Annietone Titon town in Ameri jen, linked to Vinkand N dy and a Casale disciple. It mentions a 1449 voyage to New York and a newspaper L Red d Italia, with references to Meaxzini, Garthald, and Vinland community, plus Vinland towns Dkophne and Lam ferth and vineyards.
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Annietone Titon
Amerijen
Vinkand
N. Dy
Chevallor Seccht
de Casale
Meaxzini
Garthald
Thie
New York
L'Red d'Italia
Threvokh
Dkophne
Lamferth
Alita Woods
Fredericw J. Harktam
The Young Worker and the Pantry Question
A mother tells her son a tale of a father fallen ill and died, and the boy asks why they must work. He questions food and a home, then suggests finding another husband to sustain them, revealing a humorous yet poignant view of lingering poverty and resilience.
The Boy Who Was The Sign’s Owner
A New York printer on Seventeenth Street had a clerks hang a "Boy Wanted" sign. A red headed youngster climbed to the office and asked if the sign was hung. The printer confirmed, only to learn the boy was the sign’s rightful owner.
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New York
Seventeenth Street
Tad
Missing funds eyed as error or theft claim
The Cheyenne Tribune reports doubts about missing $173,000 rumored theft from the Chicago treasury. A bookkeeping error could mislead experts into chasing a phantom theft, while a real loss might look like a numerical mistake. Separately, W. C. McClure of Saginaw purchased 18,000 acres of yellow fir timber in Polk and Lincoln counties for $900,000 from Cobb & Mitchell of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Mul-Treasury
Cheyenne Tribune
W. C. McClure
Saginaw, Mich
Cobb & Mitchel
Michigan
Polk
Lincoln Counties
Debate Over Preamble Words In Oklahoma Constitution
The Oklahoma constitutional convention debated whether to use The Supreme Ruler of the Universe or Almighty God in the preamble. After a long heated session, Almighty God was finally adopted. A member proposed paying $1200 to secure the two words, but another motion argued it was worth it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Mirye
God
Jagunebo activity reports in Sachitlen region
Fragmentary notes from The Far East Journ detail Jagunebo activity in southern Sachitlen. December 11 opening of a temporary Vikney hotchen Korenkovinkd and Viediimirakove project, costing £126,000, 20 miles long with six watios, linking most South Sauhillen by telegraph. Government restructures civil administration of Kipatute Saghalien under Interior ministry. colonial department to run Karatuto, Kokkaide, and Formosa to be formed in ministry.
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Saghitlen
Far East
Journ
Olerkia
Danny Listok
Jagunebo
Sachitlen
Vikney Hotchen Korenkovinkd
Viediimirakove
Wis
Jeneth
South Sauhillen
Dapone
Kipatute
Niditetew
Interior
iWinidtey
Wir
Karatuto, Kokkaide
Formosa
Jewels of Fraglish Women and Their Riches
The article lists notable English societal women owning priceless jewels. It notes the Duchess of Portland and Duchess of Marlborough possibly owning pieces. Viscountess Iyiegt is keeper of a valuable necklace. pearls alone are valued around $960,000. Other titleholders include Lady Rothschild and several countesses with substantial collections.
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Duchess of Portland
Duchess of Marlborough
Iyiegt
Rothschild
Countess of
Thidley
Annesley
Tidy Denman
Sketch of Commissioner Richards Birth and Career
Sketch of William Alford Richards a commissioner of the general land office outlines his birth in Hazel Green Wisconsin on March 9 1448 his early schooling in Galena and California his long public service including surveyor general from 188 to 1890 and governor of the state carving four years from January 1 2905 appointed to succeed Heer Hermann of Oregon as commissioner of the general land office during his tenure the papil thon bie became one of extreme importance because of revelations of fraudulent Mond frauds.
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Richards
William Alford Richards
General Land Office
Hazel Green
Wis
Galena
Clifornia
Wyoming
Heer Hermann
Oregon
Uring
Papilthon Bie
Keep On Keepin On Voice of Endurance
A fragmented lyric style reflection on perseverance and grit. The speaker urges endurance amid gloom, honoring steadfast spirit and personal resilience despite fading hope.
Nank of Seward Faces Theft Case Over Wire Mixup
The Nank of Seward Alnmhy sent 2000 mites to move 1000 po from tt In Beatile. Northwestern steamer brought the wire today. The time rack of the strong box had become deringed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nank
Seward
Alnmhy
Beatile
Peruna touted as cure in 19th century letters
Letters from Grace Janson and others in Chicago Cincinnati and Wright City praise Peruna for typhoid complications cold catarrh and bronchial siphoning effects. The testimonials claim cough relief, renewed vigor, and complete recovery after multiple bottles, touting Peruna as a preventive and universal remedy for cold related diseases.
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Peruna
Laura Beoye
Ann Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Maxwell
Wor
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Mark Twaes
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Madison Street
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Meninet
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Courha
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Wright City
Walter
Walters Flour Mills
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Brent
Cafe Noir
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