Western views and campaigns shape Idaho and the West
The article surveys Idaho campaign dynamics and western interests. It notes Buffalo Bill’s health report, the Montana train robber tale, Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s death and her legacy, General Miles’ retirement and succession, Billy Smith’s boxing incident, the St. Cawley affair, and inventor cases. It critiques political biases of early presidents and favors a Western president who understands Western needs and mining issues in Alaska and irrigation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
West
Northwest
New England
Carnegie’s frank address warns Britain on industrial power
Andrew Carnegie spoke at St. Andrew's University predicting Britain cannot match the United States in production and trade. He warned of declining British dominance, touted U.S. growth in iron, steel, coal, cotton, and exports, and urged Britain to curb drinking and gambling while Europe moves toward a united peace in a broader \"United States of Europe\".
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
St. Andrew's University
St. Andrew
United States
New York
London
Carnegie
Germany
Cleveland
Europe
United States of Europe
Guiliv
Irving Voices Municipal Theaters For Open Ownership
Sir Henry Irving backs municipal ownership as he addresses a Manchester audience advocating a city run theater. The speaker promotes public control over cultural venues amid a growing movement in England to end private management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Irving
England
Manchester
Henry on municipal theaters arriving in the United States
The piece notes Henry’s claim that municipal theaters have arrived in the United States and questions whether any American city actually owns and operates its own theater or opera house. It discusses municipal ownership, public utilities, and whether good plays with skilled actors make theater a public function. It questions if mere subsidy or equipment avoids attendance problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
United States
Shakespeare
Better Than StrikesAstoria Boasts 17 Labor Organizations
In Astoria the Morning Astorian notes 17 labor organizations with no strikes, contrasting it with 17 strikes and no organizations. The piece plays with a quip about a man named Gotrox, and a Monroe exchange about pride and a customer mistaking him for a clerk. The witty column reflects urban labor mood and light local color.
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Astoria
Astorian
Kezema disease described and remedy offered
A treatment claim outlines Kezema, a winter eczema affecting hands feet and other skin, with itching burning and sores. It blames acid poisons in blood and promotes Swift Specific as a blood cleansing remedy, claiming cures and a free skin disease book from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&s
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Real Estate For Sale On Court Street And More
Real estate listing offers live on Court Street with lots and dwelling at 2 500 dollars. Residence lots priced 100 to 250 dollars. Boarding house with 11 rooms 2 600 dollars. Boarding house of 19 rooms 1 900 dollars. One lot with dwelling and 4 stables 700 dollars. One lot and house 500 dollars. Two lots dwelling 6 rooms and stable 900 dollars. One lot with seven rooms bath and sewerage three blocks from Main Street 2 500 dollars. And much other property on easy terms.
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Court Street
Pat
Main Street
Wanted Adverts for Classified Columns
An early notice from E. BD. Boyd at 111 Court Street seeks readers to supply usable items for the classified pages. Readers are urged to trade or barter goods or services, offering to swap for grow or vehicle needs, with a focus on practical exchanges and fair value.
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Atwood's
Cregowany
Umatilla
Idaho
Oregon
Buffalo Bill
Plains
Montana
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Nelson A. Miles
Youne
Corbin
Miles
Billy Smith
Portland
Billy
Cawley
Mul
Timillionaire
New York World
Irving
Monroe
Chicago Daily News
Kezema
Hoys
Frazer Opera House
Baker & Welch
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta
Court House
Colesworthy
Alta Street
E. BD. Boyd
Joseph Ell
Pitice
Senteest Pam
Neagle Brothers Water
Main
Pendleton
Pendleton Lumber
Murphy's
Clearanc
Argain
N. Berit
Gale
Laatz
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