Nicaragua Railway Project and Other 1903 News
A Pittsburg company will build a railroad across Nicaragua. Charles M. Schwab is reelected president of United States Steel Corporation. Twenty nine drown in the Hamilton Saginaw collision in Chesapeake Bay. An American company leases 260000 acres of mineral land in Siberia for development. Frost harms fruit in the north, east, central states. Duel concerns: Omaha union refuses to shoe for non union drivers. The town faces a fuel famine. Ex-Secretary Powers third trial in Goebel murder case postponed. Missionaries report slavery in Congo Free State. New York clergymen back a pawnbroking scheme charging 1/2% monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Nicaragua
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Hamilton Saginaw
Chesapeake Bay
Siberia
Eastern
Middle States
Texas
Florida
Lake Region
New England
Mississippi
Ohio River Valley
Omaha Horseshoers’ Union
Powers
Goebel
Frankfort Ky
Congo Free State
Central Africa
Free State
New York
Salem debt and power plant sale announced in Northwest notes
Pacific Northwest news items report a Denver firm purchasing the Salem electric debt and power plant with new barns planned for the Oregon Insane Asylum season. a sawmill company forms at Calapooia with 40 capital stock. various local deaths, arrests, and accidents are noted including Catherine Rogers in Tacoma and Patrick Horns in Tacoma. Labor tensions near Portland and a transport contract for First Battalion troops are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Salem Electric
Oregon
Calapooia
Ccmpital
Frank Girard
J. B. Ard
Squarde
Oregon Penitentiary
Mason Helen
Vancouver
Wasik
Tacoma
Patrick Horns
Tacdsa
Hotel Arrivals At Golden Rule Listed By City
A traveler list from the Golden Rule shows arrivals and guests including E. H. Thompson of Portland P C Cook of California and Mra E Owens of Baker City among many others. The roster includes W M Ramsey W W Stone J B Walden H Davidson W T Shaw F Heathe H Walker Mre H M Dobbins Ben Openheimer and J G Miller with stays in Portland Spokane Freewater and other cites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Thompson
Portland
P. C. Cook
California
F. J. Gardner
W. M van Buskirk
Boise
E. Owens
Baker City
J. Owens
LE. Owens
Baldwin
Idaho Falls
A. Erdie
Brooklin
W. M. Ramsey
la Granite
G. H. Sutherland
Walla Walla
W. W. Stone
St. Paul
WL. Devis
Saunders
Freewater
J. B. Walden
Milton H. Davidson
City
HS Savage
Warder
Rube Smith
William Hastings
M. W
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Cures Many
An advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery as a sure cure for lung and throat troubles. It features a testimonial from Mrs C. B. Van Metre of Shepherdstown who claims bron chitis relief after one bottle. The ad promises relief for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with a guaranteed trial bottle offered by Tallman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
C. B. van Metre
Shepherdtown
Dr. King
Tallman &c
Brassiere
Stock Farm for Sale Near Alba 640 Acres In Timoth y Hay
640 acre stock farm near Alba offered by Bentley and Hartman. 140 acres timothy hay, over 200 acres wild hay suitable for timothy, portions for wheat and barley, rest pasture with ample water. Fenced with good buildings. Selling as one, two, or three tracts with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Lindsay Farm
Alba
Bentley & Hartman
Quick Arrest. Pains Cured by Buckien Arnica Salve
Ailing A. Guelledge of Verbena Alabama survived a severe police related injury with 24 tumors after doctors failed. Buckien's Arnica Salve swiftly relieved pain and healed the wounds, sold at Tallman & Co's drug store.
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A. Guelledge
Verbens
Ala
Buckien
Pein
Tallman & Co
Reward Offered for Strayed Mare and Outfit Near Gibbon
Ten dollars reward for the return of a brown mare with a white stripe on its face, shod all round, wearing a six-caddy coat tied behind. The outfit strayed from near Gibbon station. Reward paid on return to Henry Hill, Helix, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Gibbon Station
Henry Hill
Helix
Oregon
Moki Tea Promises Skin Benefits In Herb Drink Ad
A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Moki Tea as a liver affecting remedy for a good complexion. It offers a free sample by writing WH Hooker & Co. Buffalo New York and mentions W H Schmidt Co. druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooker & Co
Buffalo, N.Y
W.H Schmidt * Co. Druggists
Portland Party Plans Auto Trip to Missoula
Frank Simons of Portland leads a party of friends on a novel cross country car journey to Missoula Montana. The 2800 pound two horse power vehicle will follow a route via The Dalles and east of the mountains with no camping stops. Food and shelter are expected to be found at local road houses and farms along the way.
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Portland
Missoula
Rem
Apis
Slia Ee Butte
Mont
Frank Simons
Journal
Dalles
Simons
Fredericksburg
Upcoming Events and Meetings Across Oregon and Nearby States
A compiled calendar lists events from May to September including graduations at Pendleton Business College and Pendleton Academy, Oratorical contests, Interstate scholastic debate in Walla Walla, Pacific Coast Congregational Congress in Seattle, golf tournaments, church and religious assemblies, wool sales across The Dalles, Pendleton, Baker City, and other towns, regional reunions, pioneer associations, and national gatherings in Astoria Portland Boston Ogden and San Francisco. Also noted are encampments and federations among women, veterans, and G R organizations with dates from May through September.
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Modern Woodmen
the Dalles
Pendleton Business College
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Pacific Coast Congregational Congress
Seattle
Seventh Day Adventist
LOO F. Grand Bodge
Portland
Presbyterian General Assembly
Los Angeles
Chl
Pendleton Academy
Icult Court
Heppner
Presbyterian Academy
The
Dalles
Shaniko
Baker City
Umatilla County Pioneers
Weston
Oregon Pioneer Association
Elgin
Eastern Oregon Baptist Association
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Astoria
Eastern Oregon
Union
Forty-second Annual
Meeting Nations Educational Association
Boston
Mass
Improved Order of Retmen Great Council
National
San Francisco
National Irrigation Zoneress
Ogden
Utah
Notice to Water Consumers
Water rents are due at the water works office on or before the 10th of the month. Call to settle and avoid shut off. J. F Brown, Superintendent Water Works.
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Water Works
J. F Brown
Waters Works
Acker's Blood Elixir Promises Cure for Chronic Blood Poisoning
Claiming a matchless system tonic and purifier, the ad states Acker's Blood Elixir cures chronic blood poisoning and scrofulous affections. It offers a money back guarantee and lists Schmidt & Co. druggists as sellers.
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Acker
Schmidt & So
Milk Gelatin Blocks Carry Nutrients When Set Solid
A note states that dissolving small amounts of gelatin in milk allows it to be carried in solid blocks. The process would preserve and even improve the nutrient value rather than diminish it.
Church and State Clash Over Reform School Leadership
A Turner Conference resolution from Salem Oregon denounces rule without religion and urges appointing a reform school superintendent with unimpeachable Christian character. The text questions suitability of nonreligious leaders for guiding future citizens and cites a 1903 context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Dunbar
Oregon Reform School
Turner Quarterly Conference
Methodst Episcopal Church
Salem Statesman
Board of Control
Salem
Oregon
Reform School For
Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Control of
Reform School
Wire
G. A. G. Moore
Turner
Ore
A. J. Hollingsworth
Stayton
Hollingsworth
M. E. Church
Torper
Eugene
For Sale Three-Quarter Sections of Wheat Land North of City
Three-quarter sections of good wheat land for sale, with half in gratis, all five miles north and east of the city. A dwelling of two rooms and other outbuildings. Some judges indulge in epicrame and others in long sentences.
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Gratis
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General News
Pacific Northwest News
Elwood Meade
Weatt& Bow
Pactic
Pactry Teller
Carson Holland
Alvin Baxter
Robert Heean
Springwater
Bellinger
Topeday
Charles Timmoss
Lafayette
First United States Infantry
Sault Ste Marie, Mich
M. E
Grimey
Meeker
Hoston
Mr. Hood
F. W. Schmidt
Blak Phems
Mauresx
Buffalo
N.Y
Jesse Failing
Bridj
Sharples Tubular
Teatveter Slamacellanien Aeddition
Totore aeeSees
Sharples
T. C. Taylor
the Hardward
Pendleton, Oni
Main ST
Grand Trunk
Sumpter
North Pole
Columbia
Golconda
Monmoth G. M. CO
Belle Baker
Bald Mountain
IBEX
Stand Trunk Gold Mining and Milling
H. S. McCallum & Company
U. R
Bryson
Applicaton
Thompson Hardware Co
Main Street
CBRL
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