Metcalf to retire as general manager on November first
J G Metcalf will retire as general manager of the system on November 1 and be succeeded by J M Herbert who is currently general superintendent of the Southern Pacific. The Roosevelt article on Reform Through Social Work continues to attract attention in Great Britain. Cremation of a killer’s body is blocked by the crematory company and a Buffalo undertaker seeks reserved cremation prior to the service. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse has set a new arrival time, reaching Plymouth after five days ten hours from Sandy Hook. A new steel corporation will be formed in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, drawing stockholder interest. Orange and lemon shipments from Southern California rise with strong expectation for the season. Northern California crop also looks to exceed last year. Captain Jan Wilhelm, speaking for German naval interests, argues for a fleet to match American competition. The remark drew stormy responses abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Metcalf
Mannerr
J. M. Herbert
Southern Pacific
Roosevelt
New York City
Great Britain
New York
Plymouth
Sandy Hook
Heritabio
Youngetown
Ohio
Caapitalista
Ommhont
Mahoning Valley
America
Notable local items from Rosebare to Willamette River death
The report covers varied local events including crop values at Rosebare, rapid potato shipments, Andrew's murder acquittal in Prineville after a long jury deliberation, the 28th infantry slated to relieve troops in the Philippines, a Hoy Woodcock master’s degree bulletin, Portland Woolen Mill stock increase to 100000, the burial of Willan Meal at The Dalles, Dr. Sheldon Jackson’s Alaska education mission, a legal matter involving Matt Scott against Southern Pacific, a Marion county injury case, and a record apple shipment to Palouse by Virgil Randall with a FW pounds load drawn by two horses.
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Rosebare
Andrew Father
Prineville
Summer
Lytle
Twenty Eighth Regiment of Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
Philippines
Athesia
Oregon Agricutural College
Hoy Woodcock
Portland
Willan Meal
Dallet
Sheldon Jackson
Lures of Education
Alseka
Seatthe
Topeka
Ketehl- Hal
Matt Scott
Southern Pacific Company
Alaboy
Scott
Marion County
Salem
Palouse
Washington
Virgil Randall
Randall
Dr Pierce’s Golden Stolen Libsewery and Pleasant Pellets Cure
A garbled testimonial notes a patient recovering from illness after taking Dr Pierce's Golden Stolen Libsewery and two bottles of the Pleasant Pellets. The writer mentions liver stimulation and expresses relief in health and tone. The piece presents a period voice typical of patent medicine ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Farmers Custom Mill Exchange For Wheat And Feed
Local notice states a custom mill offers 160 barrels per day capacity with exchange options in wheat, mill feed, chopped feed, or barter terms. No further details available.
Schley Ends Third Day On Stand In Examining Battle
Washington October twenty discusses Schley’s third day on the stand in the cross examination about the Santiago operation and the reconnoissance of May and the battleship movements. He describes his aims to develop the forts and the Spanish fleet’s actions. The session ends with the court adjourning until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sehley
Santage
Chentiewee
Mawitt Newnan
Schley
Sampson
Setiley
Navy Department
Satipaan
Lahey
Schiey
Santiago
Clenfuegon
Repel Foreigners Report on Fortifications and Harbor Estimates
General Gillespie, chief of engineers, reports the annual state of fortifications and river and harbor estimates for the year ending June 30, 1905. He notes that twenty five principal harbor states now have sufficient coastal guns and mortars mounted to deter a naval attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Washington
Cheneral Gillespie
Gilleaple
Sir Thomas to Attempt America’s Cup Comeback
Lord Lapton arrives aboard the Celtic and says he will try to race for the America's Cup again next year. He denies offering Shamrock Second for sale. The report notes Keenanutens as crew and references the possible return of a challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas
Shamrock
Kieenutens
Lord Lapton
Celtic
Siamwock
Wheat market dull with lower closes in New York
The New York market report notes dull trading and lower closes across assets led by wheat with declines from the prior day. Prices show mixed movement in stocks and commodities with minor upticks in some indices while others slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ray & Gow Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Yv Yeaterday
Liverpool
Chicago
French Chauffeur Henry Fournier Dies in Long Island Train Crash
Henry Fournier the French chaffeur dies after his automobile with five passengers is struck by a detached Long Island Railroad engine at a Westbury crossing. Four others are badly injured including A G Mannaralear of the New York Journal and P B Rion, a Long Island passenger agent. Senator Shoup of Idaho is reported to have resigned from the Republican National committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourner
Alec Hurt
Long Island
Westbury
L. L
Henry Fournier
Chaffieur
Enief
Fournier
A. G. Manrnalear
The
New York Journal
P. B. Rion
Pasenger
Long Island Railroad
Isaacs Railway Venture Forms In Walla Walla
Articles of Incorporation filed for a new railway venture to be built in Walla Walla. Directors include Isaacs, William O'Donnell, J. C Isaacs and Grant Copeland. Capital stock stated at 160000. Company records show no physical construction yet and the project awaits formal steps. The firm is named Walla Walla City Mainline Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walls
Trace Street
Isaacs Fe
William O'Donnell
J. C Isaacs
Crant Copeland
Greck Ie
Abe
Com Cooorder
Walla Walla City
Moulders and Blacksmiths Return to Work at Prestrike Wages
Tacoma and Sait moulders and blacksmiths, idle since last June, resume work at same wages as before the stoppage. Workers return amid a quiet morning without concessions from employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Sait
Jie
The Thief toting pointe and Committing otlegeaterds
Fragmentary text indicates mentions of Turkish actions at Saint Petersburg and claims Crete’s annexation by Crete nation. The readable content remains unclear on names, dates, or concrete events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomo
Bt. Peterburg
Porte
Crete
Unclear OCR Fragment on Military Incident
Fragment describes a military event with mentions of Colonel Hyng Porton and Veht with Mallera conn Vibe Pier. Details are garbled, no clear date location or outcome able to confirm for summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyng
Fung
New York Mayor Race Sees Anxious Early Returns
New York voters faced a tense morning as mayoral candidates advance. unclear results show Heiters in a close contest with Wall et al for the city’s top post amid heated campaign momentum. Race impacts Harlem and surrounding districts as observers await noon tallies.
Sixteenth Heinle Conference Opens For Women and Young Waroon
Delegates from all parts of the Union attend the sixteenth Heinle conference of laters led by Cheveland Ort and chaired by The Christan Agsacitlona group today, signaling broad participation.
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Cheveland
Heinle
Laters
Women
Young Waroon
Christan Agsacitlona Bey
Parte
The
Union
Bandspoint Injury Prompts Surgical Relief Ad Appeal
Bandspoint reports an injury from a fall yesterday and notes improvement today. An advert promotes Hasel Salve as a safer, cheaper alternative to surgical relief for piles, touting Tallman & Co. and Ivouk & McComas as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witte Witeh Hasel
Tallman & Co
Ivouk & McComas
Storm Devastates Gulf of California Port and Vessels
A severe storm hit Smith Island and Port Townend on the Gulf of California. The schooner J K Wood wrecked near Smith Town with likely casualties while steamers Queen and Valeneia brought survivors from Nome. several ships lost with multiple deaths and missing persons reported.
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Waah
Queen Haa
Valeneia
Treea
Banta Howalia
Carayans
Gulf of California
Union of North and South M and Ch Ach in Oklahoma
A graphic proposal from the Episcopal church aims to build a new college in Oklahoma uniting northern and southern divisions. The church leadership plans to ratify a mission to establish a central college location within the state, seeking to bridge sectional differences through education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winhayos of
Chie Mae
Ehiuitel
Case notes on Ingram conviction at pollio court
Fragmentary report indicates Oscar T. Ingram was found guilty of violating a local endi pater at a court session in Walla Walla. The record mentions a polio court and a test of what appears to be a retaliation or hierele law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Polio Court
Oscar T. Ingram
Separate Trials Sought in Indian Murder Case
The Virginia reservation Indians, indicted in Portland federal court for the murder of Annie Etna, request separate trials. Circuit Parson moved for severance. the government opposes. A likely new trial date is set for mid November, with preliminary state court actions noting prior joint proceedings.
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Willian Porsone
Columbia George
Toy Toy
Gedewal Court
Portland
Allege Mu
Annie Etna
Hall
United States
Cirle Parson
Uied
Kilol Dyspepsia Cure Claims Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Kilol Dyspepsia Cure as safe without dieting and promises relief from distress after meals. It asserts the product digests food and restores appetite and vigor, mentioning Tallman & Co and Brock & McComas as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Viger Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
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R. Demott
Alexander Department Store
Pendleton
Boston
Ioterick Nolf
Homa Claus Headquarters
Uim
Mionery
Cc. Rohrman
Baker & Folsom
Postoffice
Cole
T.C. Taylor
the Hardware Man
Main Street
Oregon
General News
Buffalo Vrematory
Crolgoss
Pacific Northwest News
Depeiwin
Stertuch
Erie
Digession
Leeiby
Merces Gulden
Fred Walters
Lipton
COME
Rey Oot
Senator Shoup
Idaho
Republican National Committee
Issacs
Seattle
George
Greece
Women's Christian Association
Burke Cochran
Schr. J. BE. Wood
Smith Island
Nome
Samia Rosalia
Union OF North and
South M. &. Ch
Oklahoma
Columbia George and Toy
Ovte
Washi
Gmine
N, K
Fairbank Company
St. Louis
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