Fire saves seven as night watchman acts bravely
Frank McGinnis, a Chicago wholesale house night watchman on Dearborn Street, saved seven men during a fire by nerve and strength. The article notes a forthcoming Republican convention feature on delegates backing Grant for a third term and mentions opium den dens ordered closed in Foo Choo. A Panama Canal steam shovel strike is reported with two shovels operating on May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGinnis
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Aheer Drivery
Ballow
General A. 5
Grant
Foo Choo
Panama Canal
Osteopathy and Germ Theory from 19th Century Discourse
An excerpt discusses osteopathy’s germ theory stance, claiming health blood as the internal germicide and obstructions as disease triggers, asserting osteopaths remove blockages to let blood combat germs. It contrasts with medical views and cites ensuing debates and incidents across society.
Lost red cow and spotted cow with identical brands
A notice offers a reward for the return of two cattle missing from the owner. One is a red cow with a bulnap in the throat and a left rib brand. the other is spotted and bears the same marks and brand. Information leading to recovery is sought.
Notable Deaths and Local News Across Oregon and Washington
Spokane widow Mrs. Robert Pederson dies aged and rich from alcohol related causes. Bend Crook county opens first Catholic church May 14 led by Rev Hickey. A. A. Patterson dies at 45 from wood alcohol. coroner team vows prosecutions. Shootout in Priest River leaves Jack Burnett dead after dispute with Nell Williams. Missing 18 year old Miss Ressie Kilgore believed distressed by exam stress. McMinnville Baptist church marks 40th anniversary with past pastors. May 12 law on Sunday closing near universal compliance except in Wallace, Mullan, Gem towns and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Crook County
Father Hickey
Wasco
Toaho
Shoshone
Wallace
Mullan
Gem
Beef Cattle Shortage Across Northwest Fed From California
Beef supply tight across Oregon and Washington as meat packers in Portland and Puget Sound fail to secure enough cattle locally. Demand surges due to rising northwest population, boosting dressed beef prices and prompting shipments from southern California. Officials note Seattle Tacoma prices differ slightly in favor of Portland while trade wars loom among packing firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
California
Oregon
Washington
Oregon Daily Journal
Portland
Puget Sound
Taal
Union Meat Company
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Tacoma
Sound Cities
Paget Sound Packing Companies
Northern Pacific reorganizes leadership amid rising business
Howard Elliott, NP president, announced organizational changes and new staff as business surged. N S Nutt becomes general manager in charge of maintenance and operation for Washington, Idaho, and Oregon with Teoma HQ, previously Michigan Central’s general superintendent in Detroit. The report also notes a fatalish accident on a trestle near Minneapolis and a North Bank Road donkey engine incident at Camp No 7, Boise, affecting workers and prompting legal challenges over Idaho Sunday closing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Northwest
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Iit
N.S. Nutt
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Teoma
Nutt
Michigan Central
Detroit
Minneapolis Tribune
North Bank Road
Mio Ae
Camp No. 7
Change of Life Health Advice from Lydia E Pinkham Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women during menopause. It cites anecdotal letters from Mrs. Fred Curtis and Mrs. Henry Lee describing relief from hot flashes nervous tension and fatigue. The copy urges women to seek Pinkham's remedy and to write for advice, claiming widespread success and urging family consideration to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Curtis
Lafayette Street
Bend
Ind
Lydia B. Finkham
Ieonsider
Lydia E. Pinkham
Henry Lee
Winter Street
New Haven
Conn
Tage
Pinkham
Lydia Binkham
Lydia Vegectie
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GES Ral News
Jacob Stifer
Grondy Center
Towa
Hun Haw
Stifer
M. W. Richards
First Christian Church (Colored
Carlysle
Ald Jesse Merchant
W. ©. Douglas
The
Trust Company of America
New York
Trust Company
Douglas
Ruston
Ramuel Cook
Cook l
Cook
Tilmots
Northwest News
Robert Pederson
Spokane
William Schuck
A. A. Patterson
Bolee Ainitarium
Priest River
Nell Williams
Jack Burnett
Jack
Burnett
Mra. Williams
Rersie Kilgore
Kelao
Wash
First Baptist Church
McMinnville
Ore
A. J. Hunenker
W. T. Jordan
Central Baptist Church
F. BH. Adame
Hotel Ambitivals
St. George
A. J. Witheno
Walter
O. Ke
Motain
J. F. Hasso
J. Tt. Erakinn
Lewiston
Ralph Dearknell Harrfold
Wis
A. E. Epberhart
Walla Walla
B. Homann
Wallin Walla
Brigham and Wife
Hermiston
L. E. Wing
San Francisco
M. Bhillent
Pendleton
F. Sternhborrer
Philadelphia
Geo. W. Wolfe
W. RR
W. R. McMahon
Oscar Cain
W. Trapp
Jonn Smith
D. W. Meadden
C. Drumhiller
Gev. Drumhiller
Walla Willa
C. F. Davies
T. GB. Wells
Meacham
R. EB. Uragon
Umatilla
Golden Rule Hotel
R. Kinberly
City
A. C. Henderson
Wif
Pilot Rock
May Dee Lapp
Union
J. B. Grubb
Family
M. Gunt
Dalles
M. Cathcart
A. C. Crama
Colfax
C. Ades
R. S. French
E. Dushane
Tady Celesy
Char
Dr. Klug
Tallman& Co
East Oregonian
Alfred Benjamin Clothing
Bond Brothers
Pendleton’s Leading Clothiers
Lewis Kinney
George Balkin
Pete Dusen
Batleta
Engineer Kinney
Hawor
Niko
Doolin
Boise
Wood
State Supreme Court
Firs
Fred Certin
Irs
Mrs
Fred Certia
Walters
Pendleton, Oregon
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