First automobile race across the continent begins in New York
The 3600 mile duel from New York City to Portland unfolds with two autos starting for a $1000 winner prize and a consolation machine prize. The report notes Oregon’s political scene and the lure of a cleaner primary law, while rail and population contrasts are discussed.
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New York City
Portland
Ore
Empire
Oregon
Worthington
Echo
New York
Have faith in equality and brotherhood, Victor Huge
The text urges belief in citizenship equality and human fraternity. It promotes loving all, desiring to benefit others, and faith that truth will rise, flaws be fulfilled, and the world begin a perpetual fete day.
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Victor Huge
Blue laws spark debate over decency and licenses
The text argues that opponents label efforts to close gambling as aBlue law town move and accuse decency campaigns of curtailing liberty. It claims saloon and vice factions provoke extreme enforcement, prompting calls for balanced laws respecting morals and common statutes.
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Pandleton
Eastern states group to alter union view on state division
The article discusses eastern politicians proposing to admit Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory as four states to dilute western power in the Senate. It notes Texarkana’s split potential and suggests splitting Pennsylvania to form Allegheny with Pittsburgh as its metropolis, exploring historical ideas of dividing states to preserve Senate balance amid western growth and industrial strength.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Senate
Texar
Congress
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittaburg
New York City
Hanseatic League
Rulers as Masons King Edward's Freemasonry Role
King Edward served as grand master of British Freemasonry for almost thirty years before his accession to the throne, reflecting his longstanding influence in Masonic circles and the social reach of the organization in that era.
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Duke of
Frederick
Kaleer
Prince Frederick Leopold
Edward
Crand
Japanese Army Health Record Impresses
A dispatch from the Orient reports General Oku’s force has seen only 40 disease deaths since landing on May 6. By December 1, 24,642 cases were treated, 40 died, 15,578 recovered, and 5,009 sent home. The piece praises abstemious living and nonstimulating diets as factors in remarkable allied and Japanese recovery, noting parallels with Anglo Indian troops.
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Orient
Oku
Ji- Pin
Jes
Bhirhin Ielive
Toninher
Summer Terrors and Blood Poison Cure Advertised
A 1898 Kansas City ad describes summer skin diseases such as eczema tetter and psoriasis, blaming acid poisons in the blood. It promotes S. S. S. as a safe vegetable remedy to purify the blood, claim lasting cures, and offers free medical advice and a skin disease booklet from Swift Specific Company Atlanta GA. It cites testimonials from W. P. Bavsn of Statler, Kansas City, and others in San Diego and Kansas.
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Kansas City
Axel
S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
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Hotel
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Washington, D. C
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Umatilin County
Pendeton
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Abe
France
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Republic
Loubet
Grand Orient of
M.loubet
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
John Quincey Adams
Blue Law Town
Bradfield Regulator
Macon
Kansiin City
Malheur
T. McDantel
Ontario
Eczema
W. P. Bavsn, Statler, A
Kansas City, Mo
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San Diego Co
Cal
Dax
L. Manno
Mays, T
T. Jackson
St. Paul St
Kousaw City
Kan
St.Josephs Academy
Oxegon
Sisters of St. Francia
Addrean
Sherwin-Williams
Murphy
Pendleton Roller Mills
Byers
H. M. Hamilton
Orregonian
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Taylor Hardware CO
T. C. Taylor
Main Street
Alta House
Bittner
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Alta and
Mill Streets
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Street
Atwood
Brock & McComas Company
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