Milton Gummitices Appointed to Look After Visitors
Milton, Nov. 14. Miss Maury N. Grease representing the American Woman’s Suffrage Association was here yesterday. Other items note Mrs. Fred Laurer’s return, plans for a reading room and gym two rooms, library and gym committees named, and a meeting set for Tuesday. Mrs. C. C. Curtis arrives from Chicago to visit the Chastains. Mrs. Bowlus recovering. Fred Wilson leaves for Portland. W.O.W. officers elected. several names listed. Mrs. George Lutje died of blood poisoning. Funeral held yesterday. Rev. H. S. Smith officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Wilcox
W. C. Howard
Wil
R. Anderson
C. C. Curtis
Chicago
Chastain
Bowlus
George Bowlus
Fred Wilson
Peter H. Wilson
Portland
Idea Circle No. 460
Women of Woodcraft
Lida Nell
Guardian
Hattie Lucas
Otto Vanander
Nellie ©. Sikes
Jennie Dykes
Kate Groonts
Toxide Guardian
F. A. Sikes
George Lutje
Eli Heater
H. 8. Smith
The
Christian Church
Fish Piracy in Siberia Ravages Inuit Coast
Indians along the Siberian coast report Chinese pirates raiding salmon fisheries. Pirates lure with liquor then rob and boat plunder to ships bound for Japan or China. Esquimos voyage 40 days by canoe to Nome to seek help as clashes and brutal injuries occur during intoxicated quarrels.
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Cahermen
Siberia
Seattle
Corwin
Nome
Seattle Star
Siberian
Coollea
Japan
China
Cape Nome
Esquimos
Bering Pea
Alfalfa Prospects Grow in East Texas Dairy Areas
An agricultural writer in the Epimint notes grasses and forage plants are vital to prosperity. Alfalfa, the southwest’s leading hay crop, yields four to six cuts and provides good pasture in fall and winter. East Texas suits alfalfa. the California colony at Lufkin planted alfalfa in May and after 62 days the crop stood 27 inches tall. The plant enriches soil with nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash, supporting dairying in a favorable climate.
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Texas
Smouthwest
East
California
Lufkin
Angelina County
East Texas
United States
Attack on Washington poll tax law questioned in court
A challenge to the $2 annual poll tax for county residents was heard in Suttle as prosecutors argued the tax may violate constitutional provisions. The case contends the tax targets men aged 21 to 60 and questions whether the ordinance or act governs the levy. The proceeding aims to resolve doubts about constitutionality affecting tax collection costs.
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Washington
Suttle
Mackintosh
Job W. Pohoris
Www
Donner Save
Walle Walla
Jefferson
Supreme Court
Purine in Hydraulic Plant for Irrigating 200 Acres
Purine Morris of Trail Crossing Crooked River installs a hydraulic pumping plant to irrigate 200 acres. The 200 gallons per minute, 220 feet high system will be the main unit, built at an estimated cost near 1600 dollars. Fred Henne of a Portland firm oversees work and expects other landowners to follow. A separate note reports forty four people living on Mount Blane this fall due to freezing and a fall.
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M. Morris
Trail Crossing
Crooked River
Fred Henne
Portland
Rama
Morris
Crook County Journal
Engineers Recall the 1895 Q Strike and Burlington Settlement
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company benefited from an elite influx of engineers during the Burlington Q strike era. Many veterans stayed loyal to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, with former Q men such as J. H. Hooker T. F. Patty J. A. Mayfield F. R. Bwaney and others cited as key figures, now scattered to other roles or roads, while the company finally secured a long sought agreement to slow schedules. The piece recalls the upheaval, loyal service, and eventual victory celebrated by the engineers.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Burlington Road
Burlington
Rew
la Grande
J. H. Hooker
T. F. Patty
J. A. Mayfield
F. R. Bwaney
Karmain
J. H. Aikine
John van Fleet
Sumpter
George Hansen
Henry Henson
John Gardner
Louis Givan
Brotherhood
May canonize Columbus as 4th centennial nears
Rome acts to accelerate the canonization of Christopher Columbus. Pius X orders a final decision as the 400th anniversary of his death in May next year approaches, with bishops worldwide urging Vatican action. A new work had supported the cause, and Italian bishops led by Turin’s archbishop petitioned for renewed consideration.
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Rome
Christopher Columbus
Congregation of Rites
Pius X
Columbus
Vatican
Pius TX
Fiun X
Turin
Pan American Conference Arrangements and Host Hope
Senor Culve, minister from Conta Nica and chair of the conference panel, met with Secretary Root to finalize plans. Roosevelt may urge convening, with Brazil favored as host though Argentina also bids. The 19 republics and new entrants Cuba and Panama expected to attend the forthcoming meeting.
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Washington, D. C
Senor Culve
Conta Nica
Root
Provident Roosevelt
Congress
Brazil
Mexico
Bureau of American Republics
Cuba
Panama
The Telephone an Old Invention in London News
London reports on the telephone as an already established invention with November coverage noting its era and status as a modern marvel. The brief observes its development and current reception in public life.
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London
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief for Women
Claims backache and blues signal inward trouble from kidneys or uterine issues. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as the universal remedy, with letters from Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cottely as testimonials. It urges women to seek Pinkham's advice from Lynn Massachusetts and asserts broad cures for menstrual and reproductive ailments.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Dakota
Mra Pinkham
Emma Cottely
East 12Th Street
New York City
Mirs
Pinkham
Paden
Lydia FE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ancient Indian temples linked by metallic wires
An English officer in Hindostan reports ancient Indian temples connected by metallic wires forming a primitive telephone. Archaeological work suggests a practical communication system existed in India over two millennia ago. Booker T. Washington to speak in Little Rock at Capital Center under Negro Business Men's League.
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Hindoosian
India
Booker T. Washington
Little Rock
Ark
Negro Busine Men's League
Ceater
Tuskegee
Ala
Beef Trust Trial Resumes in Chicago Court
The beef trust trial resumed in U S district court Chicago on November 20. Witness Charles G Dawes, former comptroller of the currency, appeared as a subpoenaed witness though his testimony aims unclear. He had denounced the prosecution prior to the proceedings.
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The
Beef Trust
Tria
Chicago
United States District Court
Charles G. Dawes
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