East and West Road to Gross the State Across Central Oregon
The Boise & Western railroad planned by the Hills aims to cross central Oregon from Ontario to Bend with a northern Willamette valley route as the first built. The Oregon & Western Colonization company raises a record land deal of 800,000 acres, $11 million capitalization, and plans to settle settlers via colonization, irrigation, and sales at $15 to $200 an acre. John E. Burchard leads publicity with Louis W. Hill and prepares offices in Portland, St. Paul, and Chicago to attract buyers and organize sub-agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Boise & Western
Hills
Bend
Deschutes
Portland
John E. Burchard
St. Paul
Boise
Louis W. Hillls
Willamette Valley
Cascade Mountain
California
United States
Oregon & Western Colonization Company
Willamette Valley & Cascade Mountain Bowl Company
New York City
Curtis L. Mosher
Congress
Cascade Mountains
Albany
Ontario
John BE. Burchard
Louis W. Bill
Great Northern
Portlains
Kansas City
Chicago
Canada
Rail link to Guatemala eyed in Pan American plan
The Pacific Improvement Company seeks to extend the Guatemala Central railroad north to the Mexican border linking with the Pan American rail network. A 26 mile gap remains to complete a continuous line from Guatemala to the United States, with freight and passenger transfers at the border due to gauge differences. The Pan American line was recently sold for 10 million dollars to David Thompson, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Guatemala
Examiner
United States
Central American States
Isthums
Pannonia
A. D. Shepard
The
Pacific Improvement Company
New York
Thomas H. Hubbard
Mexico
Tehauntepec
D. P. Doak
H. Louis
J. M. Neeland
David Thompson
Crockers
State Canals Opened Across New York
Albany May 16 Pursuant to the order of the state superintendent of public works the state canals were opened today The Erie Champlain Cayuga and Seneca canals and the Oswego canal are open except the portion between the Three River point and Lock 11 at Fulton which will be closed under a law passed by the legislature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Canals
Albany
State Superintendent of Public Works
Oswego Canal
Three River Point
Fulton
Storekeepers in Session in St Louis May 16
Railway officials representing nearly 200000 miles of road in all parts of the country attended the seventh annual national convention of the Railroad Storekeepers association. Merchants and manufacturers of St Louis have raised a fund to entertain the visitors during their three day stay.
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St. Lows
Railroad Storekeepers' Association
Merchants and Manufacturers of
Roosevelt Arrives in London as Englishman for Day
Roosevelt arrives in London on May 16 and immediately adopts the role of an Englishman amid his longstanding international persona. He has been described with multiple national identities including Italian Austrian Frenchman Dutchman Dane Scandihoavian and German.
Trainload of sheep shipped from Echo headlines`
Echo Oregon May 16 reports a recent shipment of a trainload of sheep bound for Chicago via Lincoln Nebraska, with R M Turner arranging the transport and Idaho grazing rights noted. The town highlights local agriculture, ranching, and social notes including visits to Hermiston and Pendleton, school news, and Rebekah lodge representation.
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Echo
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
R. M. Turner
Idaho
Hermiston
Beulah Barker
Stanfield
Mra
Katie McLaughliin
Pendleton
Forrest L. Baker
East Oregonian Force
Ina Watenburger
Tone
Miss Watenburger
T. G. Smith
Eugene
Rebekah
Smith
C. R. Bonney
Henrietta Rebekah Lodge No. 26
Ada Matthews
Amos Hammer
Buttercreek
Elias A. Holmes
San Francisco
N. D. Holmes
Amanda Holmes
Holmes
U. S
P. Morton
Government Reclamation Service
Portland
Mesdames Smith and Moore
R. E. Ward
Divorce Story of Heiress Relative to Philanthropist
Reno court heard Louise A. Hewitt grand niece of ex Mayor Hewitt and granddaughter of Peter Cooper claim her husband Frederick O. Hewitt abused her and tore up their marriage certificate after a quarrel She married in 1908 at 17 and faced cruelty allegations while Emma Bennett of Pittsburg and Mrs George Sheldon of Middleport pursue divorces with husbands accusing them of torture forgery and infidelity in separate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Frederick O. Hewitt
Louise A. Hewitt
Hewitt
New York
Peter Cooper
Loraine L. Lewis, Jr
Buffalo
Bennett
Pittsburg
Salt Lake City
George R. Sheldon
Middleport
N. Y
Ely's Cream Balm Dream Balm for nasal relief
A promotional advert promising relief from nasal catarrh through Ely s Cream Balm. It claims swelling and soreness vanish from inflamed membranes, sneezing stops, and discharge ceases when the underlying causes are removed. Sold by druggists for 60 cents or by Ely Bros in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
For Sale Cheap Household Goods at 212 South Main
Local notice offers household goods for sale at the owner’s price. Items available at 212 South Main Street. Unspecified inventory and terms provided by the seller.
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South Main Street
Beauty as Thought: A Shared Human Ideal
A concise essay-like reflection notes that beauty in appearance and beauty in ideas align as twin ideals. It argues that a striking form and a noble thought elevate perception, shaping aspiration and taste across culture.
Anniversary of Lincoln Nomination Celebrated in Chicago
Chicago marks the fiftieth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's presidential nomination. The Lincoln Pageant association reenacts the 1860 Wigwam session May 16 18 in Coliseum with Root reproducing the original structure. Fireworks display scenes before the convention and a sky inscription Lincoln nominated accompany the event. Delegates from 1860 attend as guests and preparations recall Chicago's 100,000 population era.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Pageant Association
Abe
James P. Root
Lincoln
Root
Man Seeks Death Over Health Fears
Dr. King’s New Life Pills advertised to expel poisons, cure liver stomach and kidney troubles, and restore health and vigor. claimed 25 cents at Tallman & Co.
International Congress of Americanists Opens in Buenos Ayres
The International Congress of Americanists opened its biennial session in Buenos Ayres with scholars from around the world in attendance. Another session is planned in Mexico later this year to mark the country’s centennial independence. The Buenos Ayres centennial exposition and celebration will begin next week as part of a series of international congresses.
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Buenos Ayres
International Congress of
Mexico
A Smile. A Cure Ad for Bal lard's Herbine
An old advertisement touts Bal lard's Herbine as a mild yet effective remedy for stomach and liver ailments including constipation and dyspepsia. The copy promotes the product at 50 cents per bottle and credits A C Koeppen & Bros as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A, C
Koeppen & Bros
Farm Show Opens in Prague Bohemia May Fourteen
An international exposition in Prague features new agricultural inventions and machinery. Notable displays cover sugar growing beekeeping silk worm culture and dairy equipment at the fair today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bohemia
To Choose a Provincial in Syracuse Meeting
Rev Dominik Reuter of Rome presides over a Franciscan Minor Conventuals meeting in Syracuse to select the successor of late Very Rev Louis M Miller as provincial. Rev Leo Greulich of Louisville acts as provincial pending the election.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Dominik Reuter
Rome
Italy
Franciscan Order of Minor Conventuals
Louis M. Miller
United States
Father Reuter
Leo Greulich
Louisville
Fragmented Toledo notice mentions Gleeason and public hall
An OCR damaged notice from Toledo Ohio references A W Gleeason a real public hall and a firm offering a hundred dollars for a claim or bond. It mentions Catarrh Cure and Chemet Co and Wood surfaces and humor related products.
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A. W. Gleeason
Hall
Chemet & CO
Toledo
Zeall's
Suffragists to Tour Washington in Autos
Mrs. May Arkwright Hutton of Spokane heads a Washington Suffrage League plan to tour the state by automobile to push for the ballot. The campaign, directed by Mrs. Hutton and Minnie Reynolds, follows their recent national convention work and Colorado suffrage victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Washington
Political Equality League
May Arkwright Hutton
Comet Passes Between Earth and Sun Near May Evening
A historical note describes a comet moving away from the sun toward Earth with a May 18 approach, distance about 14.3 million miles, tail length ranging from 26 to 265 million miles, and a 12 hour Earth transit through the tail. It will not be visible on May 18 and reappears around May 20, with anticipated meteor activity.
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Los Angeles
Halley's Comet Facts From Hale Report Distill
Los Angeles scientist Professor George E Hale of the Carnegie Solar Observatory outlines Halley's comet details. He notes the comet’s nearest approach to the sun occurred April 20 at a distance of 64 million miles and continues to brighten as it moves away.
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Los Angeles
Cal
George E. Hale
Carnegie Solar Observatory
Warning on fatigue and illness linked to Barasa Pox
The notice urges taking HH parilla today to combat fatigue and a perceived lack of energy. It references an alleged effect of Barasa Pox and cautions against relying on video remedies as a substitute for medical care.
Liquid Foot Base Promises Relief for Tired Feet
First Class Drug Stores markets Liquid Foot Base as a cure for tired aching sweaty feet promising happiness for everyone at the bottle. The brief ad-like blurb emphasizes foot comfort and universal well-being linked to the product.
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Colonization Company
T's Wielt
Oregon Trunk Line
the Hills
Deschutes River
Guatamala
KR. M
Turner
Cor
Sts
Ore
Btate of
Ohio
City of
Laces Coun
Sherman County
Eastern Oregon Land Company
Care of Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Board of Trade Building
Portland, Oregon
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