Northwest Notes review of scattered Western events
Brief survey of diverse items across Washington Colorado Wyoming and Montana. Topics include land purchases by Weyerhaeuser, a drowned child founda, court rulings on slot machines, lightning fires in Cheyenne, new anthracite finds in Routt County, mine resumption at Gagnon Butte, record wool sales in Great Falls, grazing permits on Little Belt forest, a barroom shooting near Hinsdale, Oregon robberies, cattle and horse disputes, and religious and local news from Pope Leo XII era.
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Weyerhauser Synndicate
Bnahemiah County
Wash
Willie McKisdek
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Bell
Seattle
Gagnon
Mont
Bames
Wyo
Roy Adams
Charles Mail
Hall's
Pope Leo XIII Dies After Long Illness at 93
Pope Leo XIII is dead after a peaceful yet lengthy illness. He died at 4 08 in the afternoon with cardinals and papal court present. Cardinal Oregon succeeds as the senior member of the sacred college and Cardinal Oreglia emerges as a leading figure of the hour amid the transition.
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Cardinal Oreglia
Sacred College
Pius IX
St Peter's
Lateran
Leola
Leo XII
Oregon
Leo
Joachim Vincent Raphael Lodovice
Selection of a Pope to Succeed the Late Leo XII
The article discusses the holy election to choose Leo XIII, noting the conclave to meet August 8 and listing prominent cardinal candidates such as Gotti, Oresin, Aglerum, and others. It reflects fevered predictions from across factions and the Italian influence on the result.
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Leo Xiik
mWert
Tored
Leo XIII
Auiust B. Byte
Gott
Oresin
Aglerum
Berafino
Vannutell
Capsetatro
Rampolm Olyleth
Stampa
Bere
Satelli
Riehelmi
Rome Mourns as Pope Leo X Dies Shuts Theatres
Rome observes mourning for Pope Leo X as stage displays withdraw and shops close. Bugetins announcing the pope's death go on shuttered doors while theatres remain dark at night. Newspapers publish long tributes and reflections on the pontificate as the city grieves.
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Rome
Pope Leo
Leo XI
Funeral Arrangements Noted After Pope's Death Shock
Funeral notices indicate only the most general arrangements at this time following the pope's death. The article notes the stunned public reaction and the awaiting details as leaders prepare official statements.
Fragments Describe Grief After Wife's Death
Odd OCR fragment details a man grieving his wife and remnants of a note or poem. The readable bits suggest phrases about tailors, chemicals, and friends aiding him. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or clear names.
Election of a Pope In Conclave After Death of the Pontiff
Cardinals in Rome convene after the pope's death to elect a new pontiff. They take oaths, guard the conclave to prevent leaks, and vote by ballot with a two thirds majority. If needed, multiple days of voting occur until a candidate is chosen. The dean declares the elected pope, robes are donned, and the Fisherman’s ring is placed. Cardinals then sing and announce the new pope.
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Therm
Cardinal Heap
Fisherman Ia
Violent Hearing for Deaf Man at New Pune Election
Confused OCR describes a hearing for a deaf man linked to an election at Woll, naming Violant Sresee Mosteras and Telal anniornment. The civic process references electoral proceedings and a ban on a certain entity, with the hearing interrupted and adjourned amid unclear details.
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Telal
Pune
Petes
Violant Sresee Mosteras
Lonion Times Reports 1986 Meeting Across Ports
A fragment from The Lonion Times notes a meeting between British and American interests in 1986, with references to Herrmuda 1800 and Portemenith 1901. The article hints at ongoing trade and cardinality issues and mentions several unnamed locations and figures.
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Lonion ‘Times
Herrmuda
Portemenith
UNCLE SAM WINS OUT Open Door in Manchuria Ports
The United States obtains assurances from China and Russia that several Manchurian treaty ports will be opened to world trade soon. Ports mentioned include Moukden and Ta Tung Kao near the Yalu river mouth. The State Department hails the move as a major gain for American and global commerce.
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United States
Moukden
Manchuria
Ta Tung Kao
Yalu River
State Department
Tornado Hits Streator Illinois Killing Five
A violent tornado struck Streator Illinois Friday evening killing five people and injuring nine teens. Destruction spread across Western Vulcan works Adolph Staubers factory and multiple residences and parks. Bridges rails and crops were ruined with extensive property damage estimated at $2,000,000.
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iHinola
Twister
Streator
Ill
Western Vulcan Works
Richard Purcell
Adolph Stauber
Ama
A. J. Dougherty
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa
Kangkley
Emington
Campus
Mendota
Burrell's Fatal Flight From Pursuing Mob
A strong man named Burrell fled into the night after leaving his home near Ka for the insane asylum. He collapsed near the town’s edge in a frantic run, suffocated by exhaustion and injuries. Found near death, he begged for mercy as the mob reportedly sought him, insisting it was a grave misperception.
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Hillette
Wyo
Vineland
Cole
United Btn
Borrell
Manny
Burrell
Twelve Are Killed by Explosion in Cumberland Mine
Word of a firedamp explosion at a Cumberland mine reports twelve Chinese workers killed and eight injured. A rescue party descended to reach the injured as damped air hindered efforts. The incident, described in uncertain terms, reflects a dangerous mining environment and a loss of life likely due to gas ignition.
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Otto
Cheyenne
Ed Carlson
Sweeney
Whaley
Michael Lyons
Cumberland
B. C
Hes Matthews
Whistler Or James Abbott McNaughton: Contested Persona
The article discusses critics and readers debating the identity and genius of the artist Whistler and James Abbott McNaughton. It notes public recognition of era, noting Dora Wright and others in a reflective tone while addressing troubling allegations and violent events involving a seven-year-old girl. The piece hints at ongoing disputes about art, reputation, and personal conduct within the period.
Hidden Picture Puzzle Pom at Heathverhwed convention
A garbled report describes a banquet at the annual Heathverhwed of lo comotive engineers in Winnipeg Manitoba. Arthur, a grand ohlet engineer, allegedly dropped heat during speaking, a man at MY Paring Words stumbles, and Abnar McKinley Abnar McKinsey, president Mewinney, appears amid alarm. Patient shown until eruption develops, with a doctor observing.
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Pom
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locumaive Te Rineere
Eaxineers
Winnipeg
Arthr
Abnar McKinsey
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