Battleships to reassemble at Hampton Roads in gray
The U S battleship fleet will reassemble at Hampton Roads on June 16 for summer war games. The ships will appear in gray, with masts simplified, lacking brass figureheads, and older vessels replaced. The drills emphasize firing under battle conditions, use of fire control, and torpedo integration within a more energetic, modern fleet strategy.
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Hampton Roads
New Hampshire
Idaho
Mississippi
Illinois
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Western Hemisphere
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Taft
Grea
United States
Imposing Machinery Hall at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
The machinery hall is a permanent fireproof structure to be returned to the University of Washington as a school of engineering. On sunny April days crowds of 8 000 to 11 000 visit despite a 25 cent admission. The exhibit promises the most comprehensive display of labor saving devices yet shown, with strong interest from both American and foreign manufacturers.
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University of Washington
Baker City Man Injured in Wagon Accident
A Baker City man was injured five miles west of Baker City in Washington gulch when a wagon loaded with Jumbex rolled after brake failure. Amos Fuirchild was thrown onto a rock pile, sustaining a broken leg a severe head cut and body bruises with possible internal injuries.
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Baker City
Washington Gulch
Amos Ft. Fuirchild
Hunters Drive Bear to Town Near Yacob
Four hunters Jim Snappington Jon Riggs Walter Heissen and Alex Campbell drove a bear dragging a trap to Vancouver Washington to sell the hide and carcass. Near the town the bear was shot after they reached the location. the trap was loosened.
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Vancouver
Wash
Woos
Yacob
Jim Snappington
Jom Riggs
Walter Heissen
Alex Campbell
Seven Footed Sheep Attracts Echo Livery Exhibit
William Barker of Echo keeps a four month old sheep with seven feet including four on the right front leg. Barker plans to take the curiosity to the Settll fair for exhibition, predicting it will draw crowds.
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William Barker
Ifans Too Many Gems in Seattle Arrest
An elderly man in New York City named B. L. Levy was arrested in Seattle after police found $2000 worth of diamonds on him. Levy, also linked to the names Clarence and Bell, allegedly loaned gems to a broker who funded loans against them. The broker grew suspicious of Levy's unlimited supply of jewels. Levy is detained for further inquiry and police seek a gem-filled grip reportedly belonging to him.
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Seattle
B. L. Levy
New York City
Levy
Clarence and Bell
Kidnaps Own Child Sparks Grief at Baker City
Ina ward of St Elizabeth's hospital last evening. August Deroust attracted attention by abducting his child from Mrs Deroust the day before. He forced entry at Lower Powder home, seized the boy, fled, and headed to Baker City where officers recovered the child and returned him to the mother. Deroust was distressed and distraught at the separation.
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Baker City
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Deroust
Herald
Couple Reunites After 16 Years Marry in Spokane
Marie Anderson of Portland and W L Hokens of Fernie British Columbia wed by appointment in Spokane after 16 years apart. Rev. John S officiated at 8 o'clock as the couple joined.
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Spokane
Marie Anderson
Portland
W. L Hokens
Fernie
John 5
Spokesman Hokens Marries After Global Travels
Ostund, pastor at the Swedish Lutheran church, lives with a note on Mr. Hokens formerly a Spokane blacksmith whose shop burned in 1889. He mined in British Columbia, toured Europe, and last month wrote of finding no rival in his love. They met in Spokane this month and obtained a marriage license at the County Auditor's office after a meeting at the Northern Pacific depot.
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Northern Pacific Deport
County Auditor's Office
Icense
Remain Young: Kentucky Man Claims Electric Bitters Cure
James Wright of Spurlock, Kentucky, says he feels like a 16 year old after six bottles, claiming electric bitters cured thirty years of kidney trouble. The ad touts the remedy as a godsend for weak and rundown souls, priced 60 cents at local druggists.
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Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
Talman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Students Form Affairs Council At University Of Oregon
In a faculty approved move the University of Oregon senior class created a students affairs council to regulate all departments of student life and enterprise except athletics. The council will have four students and five professors, with rules limiting one member per club and ensuring at least one female student and a senior with more than a year in college. Elected to represent the students are Miss Agnes Beach Earl Mayo Herbert Clark both of Portland and Ralph B McGwen of Athena for the remainder of the semester.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Agnes Beach
Earl Mayo
Herbert Clark
Portland
Ralph B. McGwen
Athena
Surprising Disease Said More Deadly Than Feared
The piece warns of a dangerous illness causing more deaths than scarier fever and often leading to pneumonia. It notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven effective in many whooping cough epidemics. A testimonial from Delbert McKelg of Harvnn Iowa praises the remedy for his nine month old son, and it ends with availability from all good dealers.
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Delbert McKelg
Harvnn
Iowa
Two-Cent Stamp Confusion At Postal Window
A Cleveland woman argues for a two cent stamp for a postal card while the clerk insists a one cent stamp suffices. She explains both she and her sister wrote on the card, so a two cent stamp is needed.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Do It Now Get Rid Of Rheumatism With Liniment
A promotional note claims rheumatism is often muscular from cold or damp and that Chamberlains Liniment provides quick relief. It urges readers to try the remedy and notes it is sold by all good dealers for rapid comfort.
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Chamberlain
Clark Coming 10 Ce Convention Featured Speaker
Portland based report on Dr Francis Clark founder of the Young Peoples society of Christian Endeavor as honored guest at the State Christian Endeavor Rally to be held May 28 29 and 30 at First Congregational and First Presbyterian churches. He will address Endeavorers and preach at set services with delegates from outside towns and lodging arrangements noted. The piece covers his background education and vast growth of the movement.
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Portland
Francis
Clark
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Hell
First Congregational
First Presbyterian
First Congregational Church
First Presbyterian Church
Flist Presbyterian Church
Harvard
Southern Pacific
Dr. Clark
Aylmer
Quebec
Edward Warren Clark
Kimball Union Academy
Meriden
N. H
Dartsmouth College
United States
Cham Berlin’s Salve for Burns and Seald Wound Relief
Cham berlin's Salve is recommended to apply to burns or seald injuries to allay pain quickly and promote healing. The text asks about the time the clome will stop, indicating a query about relief duration and healing time.
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Chamberlin
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Pendleton
Oregon
City Dye Works
Naves & Pinney
Malin Street
East Bluff Street
Frank Duprat
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