Oregon Governor S Speech on Convict Labor Policy in California
Governor Chamberlain travels to San Francisco to open Parker campaign events and visits San Quentin and Folsom prisons with Warden James. He supports extending road labor by convicts, warns against abrupt full contraction of inmate work, and favors a gradual reform funded by a large road program. The Salem report notes his cautious approach and practical view of prison industries.
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Chamberlain
San Francisco
California
James
San Quentin
Folsom
Salem
Salem Journal
Oregon
Poe Aibie
Uke
Num
Ber
Reform School
Portland
Keep Your Head Uncovered Sheds Light on Dandruff Germs
A vintage ad-style item promotes Herpicide as a dandruff cure and hair growth stimulant. It warns that hat wearers with poor air may invite dandruff germs leading to baldness. The Detroit based Herpicide Co. and W Schmidt & Co. are listed as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Bend He
Herpiele Co
Detroit
Mich
W. Schmidt & Co
County official indicted for misusing county funds
County Treasurer T. J. Chase of Pomeroy has been indicted for embroiling 314,500 county funds. A street car at El Paso jumped into the Rio Grande, injuring 12 passengers. Major Harry Leg, ex paymaster at Vancouver barracks, faces court martial for irregularities in Thane. M. W. Bayliss of Washington elected grand commander of Scottish Rite stations at New York. Philippine constabulary reduced by 1,200 men to 6,000. Russian batteries at Shahke river show weakening defenses. Dan Patch paced a mile in 1:66 at Memphis, breaking the record. Ex-Governor Black will travel to Frankfort to seek a reprieve for Caleb Powers. Canadian mail for 40 northern post offices to be returned during winter.
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T. J. Chase
Pomeroy
el Paso
Rio Grande River
Harry Leg
Vancouver Barracks
Thane
M. W. Bayliss
Washington, D. C
Wos
New York
White Pox
Twendert
Pervone
Saltor sawmill sale seals Oregon deal at Linnton
Northwest News reports M Clark and son of Michigan bought the Saltor sawmill at Linnton for 100000 dollars. Other notes include Corvallis beating Utah Agricultural 45 to 0, 1400 Portland births in 1904 up 26 percent, a Chinatown cook in Philippburg Montana fatally injuring himself, the first whale returned from the north with cargo to San Francisco, Oregon hops selling at 14 cents per pound, and Portland insurer J L Mitchell catching a burglar who dined in his dining room.
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M. Clark and Son
Michigan
Saltor
Linnton
Corvallia
Uth
San Francisco
Oregon
J. &. Cooper
Independence
G. H. McClellan
Electric Bitters Proved Cure for 12 Years of Illness
Wake Ark Reverend John H Cox testifies he suffered yellow jaundice for 12 years and found relief after using Electric Bitters. The ad claims the medicine cures a range of ailments from vet and kidney trouble to stomach disorders and general debility. Tallman Co guarantees the product for 50 cents.
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John H. Cox
Wake, Ark
Tallman & Co
Boc
Blown to Atoms in Port Arthur Effort
Chefoo Oct 28 Admiral Togo has received many applications from junior officers eager to emulate a lieutenant who with a torpedo aimed at the entrance of Port Arthur. He breached the cro-boom but a searchlight revealed him and the fort opened fire on the attacker.
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Chefoo
Togo
Denrrous
Port Arthur
1904 men clothing sale reduced prices
An advertisement promotes menswear with offers on needle books and assorted shirt buttons, pricing garments at 12.25 to 17.00. It highlights fabrics like Thibets, Cinys Worsteds, Puncy Worsteds, and Cheviots, claiming durability and a well made finish. Some items mention sales and reductions in the Thibets and worsted lines.
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F. W. Schmidt
Block
W. C. Minnis
Neuman
C.F. Colesworthy
General News
The
Philippines
Shahke River
Dan Patch
Memphis
Rovernor Black
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Iene Bey
Northwest News
Ching Joe
Philippaburg
Maont
J. L. Mitchell
Calvin
Harriman
Oremon
Charles HH. Markham
Southern Pacific Wnes
Heno
Nev
Ashland
Acre
Oma
Pendleton
Henry Kopitthd
Henry
Columbia
Main Street
Alta
Webb Strem
F, X. Schempp
Inghama A. F
China
Golf
Nation Department
Sorosis
Ladier Jermney
Ladies’ Union
Indies
Ida
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