Record of public figures and events in a late 19th century column
A compilation notes opposition to Governor Higgins and other political stances, plus incidents from New York and overseas. It mentions a grand jury probe into Equitable Life, voting restrictions in Switzerland, Japanese railway plans, shootings in New York’s Italian quarter, a Chinese steamer sinking a mine, health statistics for New York, audits at New York Life, a sinking tugboat, swimming records at Stamford Bridge, Catholic political alignments, anti Jewish harassment by hoodlums, Republican subjugation rhetoric in Maryland, wagon/train events in Spokane, a women’s clubs meeting in Spokane, a fatal residence fire in Kellogg Idaho, travel to the Philippines, a boy's accidental shooting in South Bend, a woman killed near Pocatello, dynamiting near Florence Oregon, and rising marriage licenses and divorces in Multnomah county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Higgins
New York
Jerome
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York City
Hsiesho
Shanghai
Tientain
Port Arthur
New York Life Insurance Company
Insurance Commissioners of
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kentucky
Nebraska
Detroit
Mich
Lamed
Stamford Bridge
England
Larned
Eten Hur
Spokane
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Weselen
Eupone
Philippines
Alaska
South Bend
Wish
Scott Kettner
Kellner
An Howe
Bytron's Servant Dead at 104 in Elk City District
Mrs Brigham Young, pioneer of the Elk City District, dies at 104 after two years of illness. Born in England, she claimed service in Lord Byron's family, nurse to Queen Victoria, and attendance at the 1835 coronation. She lived along Newsome Creek, later settling in Elk City near a mine and tram path known to miners and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham Young
Elk _ Oity
Lewiston Tribune
Mre Young
Lord Byron
Queen Victoria
Mr. Young
Ideho
Newsome Creek
Elk City
Pianos Sold in Pendleton at 265 Dollar Price
Pendleton shoppers flock to Eilers Piano House as large stock and easy terms make fine pianos affordable. The store touts a $265 instrument, one price system, wholesale-like pricing, and a money back guarantee if the purchase fails to prove its value. Big dealers and local shops are highlighted as part of a broad sales push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Eilers Piano House
California Fig Syrup Co
Pyar
Pennsylvania Firemen Convene in Scranton Parade Outlook
The 26th annual convention of the Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania opens in Scranton. The city is decorated with flags from public buildings and private homes as thousands visit, with trains bringing attendees and hotels crowded. A grand parade is expected Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennegivania Firemen
Scranton
Firemen’s Association of Pennsylvania
Mtute
Ambitious Oregonian Candidate Promises Pledges and Merit
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a candidate’s vows to avoid pledges or promises and to rely on merit alone. It mentions opponents like OA Joshine Piloor and candidate details for governor of Oregon, stressing independence from factions and a pledge to honesty, integrity, and practical governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothiwiling
Counis
Foy
Mer
Diay Bokerly
Ore
Bat
Oregonian
Cregan
Rome
Conor Ot Borin
Moneer Reynolds Visits Baker City as Local Historian Arrives
T 2B Reynolds of Clinton Oklahoma, editor of The Statesman, visits Baker City en route to the Lewis and Clark fair. He is a brother‑in‑law of Mr. and Mrs. Nat Cooper, a longtime resident. Reynolds helped found the Idaho Statesman and later co‑founded the Constitution at Chillicothe Missouri. He now travels from The Dalles toward his next ventures, enjoying time with old friends in Baker City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moneer
Baker City
Haker City
Reynolds
Clinton
Oklo
Maker City
Ths Ciy
Powder River Valley
Mr. Reynolds
Auburn Canal
Auburn
Baker Hy
Dalles
Chat Wli
Constitution
Chillicothe
Reynold
Ehftinge
OK Ihormmne
Ife
Postal service to Nome and Seward ends October 10
Officials announce no mail funds for Nome and Seward post points after October 10 as Seattle Stay notes. Yukon service will mirror last year with tri weekly trips beginning around October 1. Acceptable mail includes letters and postcards, newspapers to individuals, and printed matter excluding books and catalogs. Objectionable items include trade newspapers to dealers, merchandise samples, and all fourth class material per US and Canadian postal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Nome
Seward Penicnke
Saya
Seattle
Chenier Politi
Yukon
Marty
United States
Walked in This Sleep Ex-Sheriff injures shoulder at ranch
BE P Liurance former Grant county sheriff was brought to his Prairie City home for treatment after breaking his shoulder. The injury followed his fall from a second story window while asleep at the Flag Prairie ranch on the road to Drewrey, south of Summit Prairie where he had gone to deliver cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liurance
Grant County
Prairie City
Flag Prairie
Drewrey
Summit Prairie
Income From Land Dispositions and Revenue Report
The annual report shows 16,970,500 acres of public lands and 346 acres of Indian lands disposed of in the year, exceeding 1904 by 660,800 acres. Homestead, timber and stone, desert land, and swamp patents accounted for the public lands. Total receipts reached 7,017,512 dollars, with 12,895 patents issued and 2,588 cases awaiting adjudication. Under law, net proceeds fund a war-warrants lease program and state allocations total about 44,487,078 dollars, distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montalin
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Cin
Whallington
Wyre
Kiama County School Bond Election Questioned
Attorney General Crawford holds that the school election process violated law by failing to set a meeting place for electors to approve 4050 bond issue. The bond sale by the county land board is advised against, rendering the Kiama district No. 2h bonds irregular and invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Kiama
Vette Land Board
Caldy
Klamath Falls Express
Printers Strike for Eight Hour Day in Twin Cities
The job printers of St Paul and Minneapolis have walked out to enforce demands for an eight hour workday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul and
Minneapolia
Trade improves by better goods and fairer exchange
To raise living standards, strive for higher quality goods and fair trade. Schilling's Best presents a trade friendly slogan promising value and a money back offer through the grocer, emphasizing consumer advantage and brand confidence.
Talking machines on display at Owenhouse shop in Pendleton
J A G Owenhouse, distributor, showcases a full line of talking machines at Eiller's piano store on Main Street in Pendleton, including Victor Columbia and mahogany models. Prices start at 16 dollars, with a special 1 dollar weekly plan for 40 days, plus free daily recitals at Hilers Piano House next to the Boston Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiller
Main Stret
J. A. Owenhouse
Victor
Columbia
Pen@oton
Umatilla County
Hilers Plano House
Boston
Main Street
Parker’s Helix Store Reopens With Expanded Stock
W T Parker Cealer announces purchase of the D G Richardson store at Helix Oregon. He plans a thorough remodel and greatly increases stock. He invites patrons to trade, bring farm produce, and promises the highest market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. 6. Richardson
Helix
Oregon
Lem
OREGO
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Golden Rule
General News
Haly
East River
Tishia
Turing
Bonaparte
Maryland
Northwest News
Mixes Mattie Block
Wyitresa
Pocatello
RV. Hughes
Plorence
Sluslaw River
Multnomah County
North Side
North Site
East Front
South Hill
E. T. Wade & Son
Bulldim
P.O. Boxac
Bytron
Lewiston Wonman
Johns
Haber County
Governon Spears
Dedius
Ali
Gufornia
YRAUL
Chast
Viseal
Albany
Wenhen
Gripe
Peur
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
J. A. G Owenhouse
Portland
Eling
Winslow Bros
W. T. Parker
Sherwin Williams
E. J. Murphy
East Court Street
T. H. White
Dentist Association Block
C.F. ColeswortHy
East
Alta Street
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