General News Fragments Highlight Notable Names and Events
Hob Fitzsimmons, aged 47, is noted as the oldest active pugilist with more fights than any rival. New Zealand plans a 20 percent tariff on many goods from non Britain sources. William J. Bryant e is to be hosted by Minister Choate with prominent English figures expected. A Los Angeles man Henry Chowmer shot his wife and himself. the wife is reported to recover. Edward Wynne, missing 17 years, was identified in Philadelphia then arrested for desertion. Count Pius Chamere married a chorus girl on his deathbed to secure her a fortune. relatives contest the will, alleging an unbalanced mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Pius Chamere
Wanda Blaustein
Northwest News Fractured Reports From Oregon and Idaho
A Portland jail inmate escaped after five days serving a 60 day vagrancy sentence. The Idaho sheepman Tim Drisecol is jailed for altering a neighbor’s sheep brand. Convict J Corneiille from Oregon Penitentiary faces removal after violent conduct. A franchise grants an electric road from Rose City to Pearl Idaho with work by April 1 and completion by July 1, 1904. Oregon pioneer John W Gilmour dies at Ellensburg Washington. Coroner finds L B Sanders death not suicide but murder unsolved. Pearl Boyere of Monterey receives $25,000 to release George Whittell Jr from a marriage contract with his father opposing the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Kelly
Portland
Rose City
Pearl
Idaho
Pearl Boyere
Monterey
George Whittell, Jr
Real estate list with Main Street area offerings
Vacant lots six blocks from Main Street offer six to ten to fifteen units with improvements ranging from five to seven thousand dollars. A twelve room house with two lots two blocks from Main Street lists for eighteen hundred. Rents steady at 335 with multiple properties totaling twenty thousand annual rent and several tract listings including forty two acre suburban gardens and one block forty four lots with green house. Call for details and viewing options.
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Main St
Main Street
Hotel Arrivals at Pendleton Listed by Names
Hotel Pendleton guest list includes Bingham of Seattle G 8 Youngman and Coman of Portland Frank Drake and H W Loveland of Portland Mrs Ettinger and Mrs J C Smith of San Francisco F J Lesher and wife Mrs Frank Frasier of Kansas City Warkham Stayden and Kaylare among visitors from Detroit Spokane and Eugene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Pendleton
Hi. Bingham
Seattle
Fragmentary Hotel Residents Listed With Names
A damaged OCR fragment lists individuals and households connected to the Golden Rule Hotel and various towns. Names include T Reed and family, W H Brown and wife, L C Bullis and family, A T Bullis, HL Thompson, W F Moore, J Jamison, J Lisie, C Stansburry, D Brown, W Kalke, C M Kirringer, J B Millman, and Mooly. Connections to Wisconsin, Oregon, Denver, and Echo are scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Hotel
T. Reed and Family
W. H. Brown
Wisconsin
L. C. Bullis
Wieconsin
A. T. Bullis
HL Thompson
Portland
W. F Moore
J. Jamison
Denver
J. Lisie
Echo Mes
C. Stansburry
Echo
D. Brown
Lexington
W. Kalke
City
C. M. Kirringer
Eugeny
J. 8. Millman
Eugene
SLM
Mooly
Ben Hur Comes to Portland on Western Tour
The Taenow & Erlanger Company presents the epic Ben Hur for five nights at the Marquam Grand from December 1 to 5. The production, featuring 36 cast and crew, aims to reproduce General Lew Wallace's novel with its famed dramatic scenes and realism. Portland is the sole Oregon stop on this Western tour. Special rail and steamer fares across the state have been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Marquam Grand
Taenow & Erlanger Company
San Francisco
Lew Wallace
Oregon
Deafness Cure Claim by Catarrh Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims deafness is curable by national remedies with references to a tube inflammation and catarrh. It promises a $1000 prize for deafness caused by catarrh and promotes All's Family Pills from Toledo Ohio as the best remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeatess
Cocomet & CO
Toledo
All
Bargain sale offers seven Pendleton lots with house
Bargain advertised: four to seven lots with large or small houses and own water plant including chicken house and barn. Easy payments. Pendleton bargain with full particulars. Also note Bucklen's Amica Salve claimed to heal skin injuries and burns sold at Tallman & Co. drug store for 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Tallman & Co
Farme for Sale in County Listings Updated
A local ad announces farms for sale including wheat farms and stock ranches. Properties are described as well improved and well water supplied. Also available are city lots with favorable prices. interested buyers are urged to call for details and pricing.
Acktr's Blood Elixir Endorsed By Schmidt Company
Advertisement claims Acktr's Blood Elixir cures blood diseases and poisons like serofulons and Byphilithe with a positive guarantee. Sold by F. W. Schmidt & Co. at 600 and 1.00 dollars. Note: historic promotional language and spellings reflect period catalog copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acktr
F. W. Schmidt & Co
Teachers Meeting in Baker City Next Week
The Eastern Oregon division of the State Teachers Association will meet in Baker City Monday through Wednesday. Prof. E B Conklin and county superintendent J F Nowlin will attend. Officers include President Payton, Vice President Nowlin, Secretary Black, Treasurer Nell, with a program covering Graduation Requirements and New Arithmetic among others. The next meeting may move to La Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Conklin
Oregon
State Teachers’ Association
E. B. Conklin
Nowlin
Payton
Baker County
J. F. Nowlin
Umatilla County
Helen M. Black
Nellie G. Nell
la Grande
HH. J. Hockinberry
J. H. Ackerman
Salem
M. Gardner
Lostine
Cnmension
J. FP. Nowlin
Vacations Cut For Pennsylvania Railroad Workers
The two weeks summer vacation for many Pennsylvania railroad employees, especially in mechanical departments, is eliminated. They will receive one day off per month instead and must stay at their posts in summer. The change aims to reduce confusion from employees scrambling for events, with OT and N rate adjustments affecting round trips. Also mentions upcoming meetings: State Teachers Association in Baker City November 20–25, Knights of Pythias district convention in Dayton, Virginia. YMCA convention in Port Grove, Oregon, December 4–6, 1902. contact FF Wambley for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baker City
District Convention
Knights of Pythis
Dayton
Vaalt
Oregon
Idaho
How to Make a Plain Omelet with Proper Technique
A practical guide to cooking omelets notes using four eggs for easy handling. Mix thoroughly, add milk and salt, heat butter in a pan, keep the pan moving, and slide the cooked portion. fold and serve once the top sets and the bottom stays tender.
Women of Today and the Rise of Modern Influence
An article arguing that women now surpass those of a century ago in roles as wives mothers housekeepers and community members. It claims increased respect from men and contentment with new privileges while predicting science philosophy and governance will further elevate society once women fully embrace these advances.
New Discovery for Throat and Lung Ailments Promised
Describes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption cough and colds claiming dramatic cures of severe cases. Highlights Mrs Lois Crage of Dorchester Massachusetts as a saved life example. Ads note guaranteed relief from throat and lung diseases, priced bottles with free trial, and rent listing for rooms at 407 West Alta Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siice
Tr. King
Cape
Mra
Lois Crage
Dorchester
Nieve
West Alta Street
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the Talk of
Elk Brand
Longley
General Newe
New Zealand
Great Britain
Wiliam J. Bryante
England
Choate
Chamberlain
Henry C.howmer
Los Angeles
Cal
Roemer
Edward Wynne
Cieveland
Wynne
Philadelphia
Northwest News
Tim Drisecol
Sheapmen
Weiser
Newton Griffith
J. Corneiille
Oregon Penitentiary
Multnomah County
John W. Gilmour
Ellensburg
Wash
Linn County
Washington
Ilinois
L. B. Sanders
Butteville
Beat
E. T. Wade & Son
Bleck
Lee
Ben HL
Low Wallace
Bentley & Hartman
Eastern Oregon Division OF State Association
Rascals and Saints,” A
Winship
National Educational Association At
Boston
B. D. Ressler
E. Brage
A. E. Winship
P. L. Cam
A. E. Wine
H. J. Hoelen
P Js. Campbell
W. J. Winship
Pol. Campbell
A Winship
Mary L. Ferguson
Solalat
A. BE. Winship
Levens
Milligan
Campbell
A. EL Winship
A. EB
Mara J. Ferguson
A. Fe, Winship
A. Kooppen & Hos
Ostermeor
Twerson
Big Boston Sto Hall
Stevens
Lonsdale
Soc Henrietta Beer
Vse
Ladies' Union
Asc Ladies
Lisle
Children’s Union
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