Fraught Northwest News Highlights and Tragedies
Wealthy Freeno farmer Mike Dentry duped of 5000 pounds by sharpers. Finglas adopts metric system in weights and money. Oklahoma City rail wreck destroys six thousand dollars in two consignments. Gasoline explosion in Celin Ohio kills five, injures others. 21-year-old Joseph Me boy Jerse Webb arrested for murdering his one-year-old bride. Smoot case letter to a Blole citizen surfaces via attorney G W Good. Hasty insanity ruling on Hewy drinking case. William Pent convicted of murder in first degree for killing Surle Bryant. Citizens in Rooksne plan to purge corrupt locals amid Great Northern Railway moves. Funeral of Rev M Flohr held in Walla Walla after 24 years. Mark Shearrer of The Dilley commits suicide by hanging. leaves wife and 12 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dentry
Freeno
Cal
Finglas
Oklahoma City
Jerse L. Webb
Joseph
Salt Lake
Hotel Arrivals Listed From East Oregonian
A long roster of hotel arrivals is reported with guests from multiple cities including Walla Walla Spokane Portland Seattle and San Francisco. Names include J Gough James Brand J M Winnie W G Hughes Mrs Hanna Miss Shank Miss Philips and many others. The list spans hotels in St George Pendleton and surrounding towns. All the news all the time in the East Oregonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
A. Halander
Walla Walla
James Gough
Gold Creek
Mont
C. CC. Brand
Deer Lodge
MM. J. Hille
Chicago
W. G. Hughes
Riner
J. M. Winnie
Tacoma
Ben Franklin
Oakland
N. Hiselllon
Portland
R. V. Hanna
Cincinnati
W. 8. Spenning
C. F. Fisher
Miss Bessie Shank
Starbuck
Misa Nell Philips
F. A. Connor
Spokane
George McGilvery
A. H. Small
J. W. Baker
A.J. Wood
Mrs. Gilbert
L. H. Hart
John Day
Pendleton
J. G. Yalle
Hermiston
A. C. Pee
A. A. Gordon
Springfield
Ruby Landrath
Baker City
Miss Maud Coon
B. Rosefield
San Francisco
R. E. Paddock
J. F. Fouche
Oberlin
I. E. 8. Dowden
J. C. Fitzgerald
F. Meider
E. &. Leedy
City
Mien
M. Sheridan
State airs caretaker for year at fair grounds track
President Downing of the State Board of Agriculture has engaged George Smith as caretaker of the fair grounds and race track for the coming year. Mr Smith, a former Workman farm renter, is described as an industrious, intelligent worker. Hugh Homyer, who ran the grounds last year, moved to Polk County. 20 to 40 stalls are already engaged, with plans to winter a large string of horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing
State Load of Agriculture
George Smith
Smith
Sind Ie
Homyer
Polk County
California
Oregon
State Board
Texas land hunger grows as buyers seek eight sections
Texas land commission reports 13 500 applications for state lands with 7 000 000 acres sold and over 16 000 000 remaining. North and northeast buyers push into El Paso county and other sections. Unimproved land ranges 40 to 45 dollars per acre with improved 15 to 25 dollars. Arthur City north of Paris offers most land, timber and minerals available, soil rich though sparsely settled.
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Neal Estate
Lone Star
Poretnseer
Austin
Texas
Del
Land Commisssioner
Torres
el Paso
Lamer County
Red River
Arthur City
Paris
Land Office Receipts Show Big Quarter in Lewiston
The Lewiston Tribune reports a huge quarterly rise in land office activity with receipts reaching 83,422.70 and a high quarter 96,808.45. timber and stone filings drive the surge as 164 homestead entries cover 22,701.83 acres, 12,237.12 acres final proofs, and 2,295.63 acres in committed proofs.
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Lewdeton Enuinee
Lawtaten Land Office
Lewiston Tribune
Lowa
Northern Pacific
Idaho
Advertising Agent Jackson Chosen by Harriman Line
A Portland newspaper notes the appointment of A. C. Jackson of San Francisco as advertising agent for the Harriman lines in the Northwest, effective November 1, replacing J. M. Mull. Jackson, long associated with the Southern Pacific, is praised for his experience and vigor, with McMurray announcing the decision after a Chicago visit. Jackson will base in Portland later this month. the move signals expanded advertising emphasis. Henry B. Jetes of Tampa endorses Foley Kidney Cure in a testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Jackson
O. TL
AON
Portland
T. M. Hall
Jackson
San Francisco
Harriman Fire
Northwest
William McMurray
Harriman
Mrr. MacMurray
Chicago
Mr. Jackson
Southern Pacific
Sweet Potatoes Grow Locally near The Dalles Chronicle
The Dalles area sees a shift to homegrown sweet potatoes as Mrs. M. E. Matney begins planting on her farm seven miles up MUI creek. Sandoz brothers also raise a few, with soil along MI creek found especially suited to their culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Matney
Mui Creek
Sandoz Brothers
MI Creak
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Quick Cure for Poison
Advertisement claims blood poisoning results from chronic constipation. The pills remove poisonous germs, infuse new life and vigor, and cure sour stomach nausea headache dizziness and colic without griping. Prices are 25 cents. Guaranteed by Tallman & Co. druggists.
Simplified spelling school opens at West Side YMCA
A free course for men on the government approved spelling system opened this afternoon in the West Side YMCA assembly hall at 320 Went 57th Street. Warren C. Read of the High School of Commerce English faculty leads the school, the first of its kind in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Assembly Hall
West Side
57Th Street
United States Civil Service Commission
Warren C. Read
High School of Commerce
Result of Neglect Throat Colds and Coughs
A historical remedy note warns neglecting a cold can lead to consumption. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and prevention of serious outcomes, urging buyers to insist on the genuine yellow package from Koopman drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Kooppon Drug Store
Koeppen
New York Aids Oregon Suffrage Campaign
New York contributed 2164.52 to Oregon’s suffrage drive and sent the largest delegation to national conventions. New York letter carriers at Oswego voted unanimously for women's suffrage, with Baker & Folcom's advertised for best furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oregon
Oswego
Foley's Honey and Tar and East Oregon rental ad
An old advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for persistent coughs and cold relief and mentions an East Oregon rental listing for unfurnished housekeeping suites with hot and cold water and bath on the same floor. Inquiries are directed to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
Hyomel Breathing Cure Promises Quick Relief
Physicians praise Hyomel as a catarrhal remedy administered through breathing rather than swallowing. The ad asserts the medicine targets nasal and throat inflammation, claiming a cure with continued use and offering a money back guarantee from Tallman & Co. The complete Hyomel outfit costs $1 and extra bottles are 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientieta
Tallman & Co
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Cooper
Bond Brothers
General News
Northwest News
Celing
Ohio
G. W. Good
Urrangeville
Surle Bryant
Eweetheel
William Pent
Munter
Butine
Ror
Purchinsen
Ak Rooksne
Great Northern
Ory
M. Flohr
Walia Wall
St Patrick's
Mark Shearrer
the Dilley
Aes
Faust Thorees
Eamg Land Hunger
Lam
Lewdeten
Made In
Fred Beniamine
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Bond Bros
Pendleton, Ore
Henry BE. Jetes
Tampa
Fla
Vetilee
Toby
Koenpens
Min Creek
Dalles
Malairé
Dallee
New York Y. M. C. A
Baker & Folcom's
of Children’s Coats
BRE
Alexander
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta St
Adams County
Wash
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court St
Ore
Northwestern Gas and Electric Co
Conner Court and Garden ST
V. Stroble
Empire Meat Co
Phone Main
Jack Brown
West West St
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