Glimpse of life in old Virginia in a Norfolk letter
An Oregon editor writes from Norfolk Virginia in 1900 describing regional ties to Richmond and Newport News, noting prosperity and local quirks. He recounts a joke about a judge and colored voters, remarks on Virginia growth, and plans to visit historic sights and gather anecdotes for future Northwest readers.
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Norfolk
East Oreginian
Richmond
Portland
Astoria
Newport News
Washington
St. John’s Church
Patrick Henry
Justice Jane Police Court
Virginia
Great Northwest
Dunsmore
Norbourne Berkeley
Dr Kings New Discovery Crowned King of Remedies
Dr Kings New Discovery is touted as a universal health cure claiming to kill germs end colds and vanish grippe It purports to heal inflamed bronchial tubes and lungs stop coughing and even ceases hemorrhages A testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack NC is cited plus trial bottles free and guaranteed by Tallman Co
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Dr. King
Geo. More
Black Jack
N. C
Tallman & Co
Negroes Debate Taft Banquet Seating in Pasadena
In Pasadena on October 14, Afro-American League members pressed the banquet organizers to seat black representatives with Taft. The 25 leaders defer decisions to the executive committee, awaiting Taft’s view. A separate ticket controversy involved George Sandiman, later revoked for claiming divine authorization to influence Taft.
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Pasadena
Cal
General Arrangements Committee
Executive
Goi
Taft
George Sandiman
Sandiman
Frightful Fate Averted By Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
Frank Dinberry of Kelli her Minn recalls a terrible knee cut that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quickly cured. The product eases wounds burns and skin eruptions and is praised as the world’s best for piles. Available 26c at Tallman & Co.
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Frank Dinberry
Kelli
Minn
Bucklen
Tallman & Co.'s
New Cohan Comedy Opens on Broadway Season
New York theater opens with The Man Who Owns Broadway arriving to launch the season. The musical adapts George M. Cohan's Popularity and features its own whett performance style in this entertainment debut.
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New Cohan
New York
Broadway
Whett
George M. Cohan
New Commander for the Idaho
Washington reports changes in naval officers after the Hudson Fulton celebration. Captain J M Helm leaves the Idaho for Boston to command the navy yard. Captain H O Dunn moves from New York navy yard to become commander of the Idaho.
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Washington
New York
J. M. Helm
Idaho
Gots
Boston
Navy Yard
H. O. Dunn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Constitutional Cure
In this section catarh seen as widespread. local remedies failed. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo claims constitutional action via internal doses. Company offers $100 if it fails to cure and invites circulars and testimonials. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Rh. J. Cheney & CO
All Druggistas
The
Toke Hall
Famous musicians booked for Maine Musical Festival
Portland alert announces the Maine Musical Festival at the Auditorium over the next eight days with world famous performers including Cersardine Farrar Mme Langendorff Mme Jo Mellj Reinald Warrenrath and other renowned artists scheduled to appear starting October 11.
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Portland
Cersardine Farrar
Mme Langendorff
Mme, Jomellj
Reinald Warrenrath
Master Horseshoers Convene in Davenport Convention
Master horseshoers from across the country gather in Davenport Iowa on October 11 for the annual convention of their national association featuring meetings, demonstrations, and industry networking in the downtown area.
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Davenport
Let the women do your work by Hays and Finney
Local dry cleaning and pressing service advertises home garment care with pickup and delivery options. Offers cleaning and pressing for suits and dresses and lists contact via phone Main 198.
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Hays & Finney
Billy Roy Loosens From Posse In Desert Chase
Piute murderer Billy Roy who killed Mike Boniface and daughter Mary Nita roams the Colorado desert after a nighttime skirmish injuring Deputy Sheriff Ritche. Deputies, short of water and food, retreat 25 miles to base, while Billy Roy taunts them from rock fortifications and heads toward the Nevada border. The hunt resumes with Dr Mills reporting Ritche likely to walk again though crippled.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Billy Roy
Mike Boniface
Mary Nita
Colorado Desert
Charles Ritchile
Ralphs
Cheneuvie
Nevada
Develish Cruchlty
San Bernardino Mountain Range
Water Hole
W. H. Mills
Ritchie
Marlborough Hospital
Stas
Mikle
Desert
Ene
Jack Hyde
Billy
Gilly
Ranning
Mike
Eihor
Saturday Football Scores From Western Results
In Eugene and other sites scores show Western teams posting varied results. Lincoln High defeated an opponent 1i to 0 while Columbus Ohio State crushed Wooster 74 to 0. Drake fell to Des Moines Alumni 12 to 4 and Missouri beat Manhattan 3 to 0 in Columbia. Other games included St Louis University over Shurtleff 12 to 6 and Marquette routing Monmouth 17 to 0 in Milwaukee.
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Eugene
Columbus
Ohio State University
Wooster
At $T. Louie
Drury College
St Louis University
At Lafayette
Northwestern
Purdue
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Ames
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Cage
Champaign
tIilinus
Kentucky
Lincoln
Nebraska
Knox
Columbia
Missouri
Manhattan
Milwaukee
Marquette
Monmouth
Eastern Football Results Recap From Northeast Stops
Syracuse blanked Princeton 17 to 4 while Cornell beat Oberlin 14 to 6 at Ithaca. Dartmouth defeated Dowdoin 15 to 6 in Hanover and Army routed Amherst 17 to 6 at West Point. Navy earned 12 to 2 over Rutgers in Annapolis and Yale crushed Springfield 36 to 0 in New Haven. Pittsburgh beat Pennsylvania 12 to 0 in Philadelphia and Chicago defeated Indiana 21 to 0 at Chicago.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Obertin
Hanover
Dartmouth
Dowdoin
Providencee
Brown
Ambheret
West Point
Army
Trinity
King of Dudes Takes Leave of Earth
New York reports the death of Tomactito Tulse De Onativra known as Herena the king of dudes. Globe trotter and heart breaker, he hailed from a wealthy Cuban family and was a Harvard graduate. His first wife Louise Cooley, later linked to Mr. Roosevelt, was divorced. His second wife was Mrs. Hastings Jerome, daughter of a California judge, met in Cairo. His last wife was Mrs. Grice Underhill of Texas, met in Venice.
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New York
Tomactito Tulse de Onativra
King of
Dudes
Paris
Harvard
Louise Cooley
Roosevelt
Hastings Jerome
Judge Hastings
California
Cairo
Egypt
Iaat
Grice Underhill
Texas
Venice
Doctor Best Returns From Summer Vacation
Dr Best announces return to practice at the American National Bank Building after summer vacation. He resumes service and welcomes patients to his office now open in that location.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backache Relief Promises Hope
Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as a remedy for backaches caused by sick kidneys. Mrs. Gertrude Hill of La Grande Ore and other residents endorse the product, claiming relief from heavy lifting pain after taking the pills. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY is named as United States sole agent with a 50 cent price.
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Pendleton
Dean
Gertrude Hill
T Street
la Grande
Oreanys
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Ford
Ham
Annapolis
Navy
Rutgers
Cambridge
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Chicago
Indiana
Earth
Ence
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