Man Confesses Intercepted Letter Won Wife After Fifteen Years
J Smith of Wolf Creek Oregon confessed to intercepting a letter that won his rival the woman he loved. He sought forgiveness from authorities in Portland and says his wife forgives him. He would rather go to prison with a clear conscience than live with the burden.
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Ce Penitentiary
Wolf Creek
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Dr Ford noted among Western Methodists
The document highlights Dr Ford as a prominent Western Methodist minister. It notes his eight years as Eugene district preader elder, four years as Sunnyvale pastor, and success across communities. It mentions his Seattle and Little Rock presiding elder roles, contributions to denomination periodicals, and a landmark book on presiding eldership. Pan/Peton building valued at $35,000 praised.
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Bugene
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Suigtvelde Churen
Oregon
Ford Tie
Seattle
Little Rock
Ark
Ditriet
Pandieton
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West
Great Rat Hunt Begins Across Britain
London reports a nationwide vermin war as the Society for the Destruction of Vermin led by Sir James Chichton-Brownie organizes clubs across England Scotland Ireland and Wales to exterminate 16 million rats. Tomorrow marks the start with rival rat hunting clubs preparing for action and using clubs in the hunts.
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London
England
Great Britain
Society For the
James Chichton-Browné
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Rodents Grow Expert in Their Axe
A brief line notes rodents becoming highly skilled with their axe in an unusual Behavioral study. It highlights escalating expertise and possible implications for local ecosystems and human activity.
Body of Mauricr Pitzmauchion in Lewiston Jail
Lewiston Idaho September 6 It was stated yesterday that M Fitzmourive editor of the Garfield County Standin published at Pomeroy who was arrested here Saturday on a charge of theft and held in the county jail refused to return to Pomeroy unless requisition paper were issued He would have his legal procedures in order for release If released he would be immediately arrested on the new charge Deputy Sheriff Meseenger of Garfield County remains ready to pursue the case report
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Lewiston
Idaho
M. ©. Fitzzmourive
Garield County
Pomeroy
Il Fe
Helens
Ile
Sherth
Giarfield
Untold Story of a Wife Firearm Trial in Thomas Family
A Bellingham report describes a fatal kitchen incident where Thomas claims his wife used a revolver to kill him. Investigators doubt his account, noting the gun was found with no holes in clothing. The defense challenges the wife’s version while police explore whether Mrs Thomas possessed a gun.
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Bellingham
Thomas Home
Thomnavin
Thomas
Hhaenee Witenes
Mra
Distribution of funds to Klamath Indians on reservation
In Klamath Agency on September 29 1924 it is announced every man woman and child on the reservation will receive 450.95 within the next 10 days. The payout covers 62700 in interest due and 10 percent principal of a sum placed to their credit years ago.
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Klamath
Killing Sparks Domestic Tragedy in Seattle
A man, said to have estranged his wife, stabbed his spouse then burned the home in Seattle. Mose Cantral died in hospital Saturday from injuries. Warren Fatfet, the accused man, faced investigation as the incident unfolded last week.
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Mose Cantral
Yeaturday
Warren Fatfet
Esedper
Johnson Abandons Hope for Fight With Burna
London, Sept 29. After repeated refusals by Tommy Burns, Jack Johnson, the colored heavyweight, has given up all hope of a definite agreement for a bout with the world champion.
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London
Tommy Burna
Jack Johnson
Ankeny Gives Up in Senate Bid
Seattle dispatch reports Senator Ankeny will not seek a field in the legislature for the senate. The notice, adapted from Walla Walla, states Ankeny does not intend to pursue a seat.
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Walla Willa
Ankeny
Senate
Noted Quip on Domestic Craft and Tradesman Visit
A fragment recalls a quip about a wife described as capable and mentions a furniture polish peddler who visited yesterday and sold polish she had made herself within five minutes. The lines suggest a social anecdote highlighting self reliance and quick bargaining.
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Pedler
Nation's bankers oppose guaranty plan at meeting
Center September 29 bank leaders at the American Bankers Association meeting oppose the bank deposit guaranty clause of the Democratic platform and additional reforms. Speakers include Wondrow Wilwon of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and James Th horn of the First National Bank of Chicago with other officials attending to discuss how the United States should proceed.
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Clearing House
Benater Teller
Sachithan
Nutone Tak Af Cirle
Elberson
Teeta Pon
Valise Full of Snakes Found on Tile Street
A stranger found a cane cage containing about a dozen snakes, mostly rattlers, near Hutte Montana on Sept. 29. He alerted police and fled, fearing bites as the snakes were to be killed at the scene. The incident was linked to a traveling carnival stop at Dillon.
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Mont
Repillas
Reddente
Dillon
Rockefeller and party tour Mount Rainier from Tacoma
Brother William in West Tacoma September 29 notes William Rockefeller, a director in 28 financial and commercial corporations, with his two sons. Led by President Earlington of the St Paul railroad and the president of the Wisconsin National Bank, a group of prominent men travels toward Mount Rainier to view the scenery and will proceed to Portland tomorrow.
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Tacoma
Wm. Rockefeller
Financial and Commerciil Corp Poracie
Rarlinit
St. Paul Railroad
Wisconsin National Lank
Mount Raltier
Portland
Livestock Show Attains Best Ever Display Across Departments
The fair's livestock tents overflow as horses, cattle, sheep and hogs show top quality. Notable exhibitors include Mote & Sons Percheron stock and Dan P. Smythe Trotting horses. Riverside Avenue dairy presents grade cattle while Willamette valley breeders showcase hogs and sheep. Poultry units feature diverse chicken breeds and other fowl, with counts markedly up from last year.
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Mote & Sons
Poreheron
Express
Tom Thompson
Naval Academy opens at Annapolis today
At Annapolis Md the Naval Academy prepares for the new academic term with a total enrollment around 600. The fourth class numbers 177 midshipmen, the largest graduates 201 last year. The second class lists 17 and the third 256 members. The new class includes relatives of naval officers and the top entrant is Harald Dodd son of Capt A W Dodd USN retired.
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Midshipmen
Ciwtennary
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A. W. Dodd
U. S. ON
H. G. Gates, Jr
Michigan
H., G. Gates
Correspondence Courses at Oregon University
The University of Oregon at Eugene reports plans to issue a second number of its bulletin on six correspondence study courses. The initial year’s reception was encouraging and demand remains strong. New courses are being formed, with an expectation of around 2000 students enrolling between now and February first.
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Oregon
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Hamburg
Powers Coop
Civnn
University of Oregon
Eugenes
Ivan
Vancouver celebrates electric street railway system
In Vancouver Washington the town marked the completion of an electric street railway reaching well into the suburban area. The event highlights local enterprise in what was once a frontier town famed for General Craft and Celera Sherman.
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Wash
General Craft
Celera Sherman
Sahtirbe
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