Heney's Oregon graft case wins support against backlash
Lincoln Steffens profiles Francis J. Heney and his campaign against Oregon lands graft. Opposition from the Oregon Bar Association and resolutions sent to Senators Mitchell and Fulton sparked protests in the Senate and warnings to the President and attorney general. The president stood by Heney amid strong political pressure.
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Lincoln Steffens
Francis J. Heney
Oregon Lands
Heney
Bar Association of Oregon
Mitchell
Fulton
Senate
Steffens
Johnson’s Bread Endorsed as Best Always
Testimonial note promotes Johnsons bread as the best choice with a concise, confident claim. No additional facts or context provided.
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Johnson
Local Lumber Firms Sell to North English Company
Crawfordsville Sept 25 Special McFarland and DeLong Bros have sold their lumber and grain business to the Home Lumber Co of North English. They will take charge once invoicing begins and is completed.
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Crawfordsville
McFarland and DeLong Bros
Home Lumber Co
North English
DeLong to Stay with New Firm Through March
Ed M. C. DeLong will remain with the new firm until the first of March, as stated in the transitional arrangement.
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Ed. M. C. DeLong
Mareh
Trimmed hats and bakery delights lead local errands
Call and see 200 trimmed hats at Miss Lewis the new line of cookies at Johnsons bakery. Several residents travel for business and social visits including T E Brown to Brighton and Miss Leo Jacobs to Ainsworth for a short visit with Nellie Clegg. A shoe store reports a harmless shoe fit and invites customers to judge their selection.
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Lewis
Leo Jacobs
Winfield
Ainsworth
Nellie Clegg
Alvin Godfrey
Burlington
Allegheny
Bloodhounds Track Train Robbers Across Frontier for $40000
Bloodhounds, armed posses, and police from Washington to British Columbia hunt bandits who raided the Oriental Limited near Rexford Montana. $40000 in Chicago Commercial National Bank currency bound for Spokane Old National Bank was seized. Dogs follow rafted trail through Kootenai River into western Montana with pursuit likely to continue.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Oriental Limited
Great Northern Railway
Rexford
Mont
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Old National Bank of Spokane
W. J. Kommers
Old National Bank
Chicago
Couple Begins Life Together In Eagle Grove
Mr and Mrs Parker depart for Eagle Grove to start housekeeping. The groom is a practicing physician there. They begin life together under happy auspices and receive the well wishes of many friends.
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Parker
Eagle Grove
Ladies' Benevolent Society Thimble Bee Held Tomorrow
The Presbyterian church ladies plan a thimble bee tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Jackson Roberts's home on East Washington Street.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church
Jackson Roberts
East Washington Street
Metho dist Philathea club elects officers for year
The Philath ea club of the Methodist church elected officers last evening in church parlors. Named were President Blanche Nicola Vice President Pansy Minick Secretary Ethel Atkinson Treasurer Nellie Meeks Assistant Treasurer Sigrid Freding After the meeting members enjoyed a social hour with sandwiches and coffee.
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Philathea Club
The
Methodist Church
Blanche Nicola
Pansy Minick
Ethel Atkinson
Nellie Meeks
Sigrid Freding
Spokane Girl Steals Horses In Northeastern Washington
Elizabeth Paschilli an 11 year old from Marcus Washington admitted to a series of horse thefts across the Colville Indian reservation area after reading dime novels and news accounts. Sheriff W H Graham arrested her a week ago after she rode a horse 100 miles. The girl claimed no help, while her mother Mrs Paul Paschilk is held on $500 bond for receiving stolen property with $95 alleged proceeds. The father worked in Spokane and faced loss compensation from buyers.
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Spokane
Wash
Elizabeth Paschilli
Marcus, Wash
Washington
Pacific Northwest
W. H.graham
Stevens County
Peter Pauls
Spokane County Superior Court
Colville
Paul Paschilk
Commission
Presbyterian Endeavor Meeting and Methodist Class Event
IN SOCIETY. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society meets this evening after the mayor meeting. The T. Smith Sunday school class of the Methodist church gathers Saturday evening at the Chas. Ilebner home. Ww A very pretty wedding occurred at noon today at the Robert Marshall home, eight and a half miles northeast of this city, between Norman Glenn Parker of Eagle Grove Iowa and Jennie Blanche Ferguson of Baltimore Maryland.
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T. Smith
The
Methodist Church
Chas. Ilebner
Robert Marshall
Norman Glenn Parker
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Jennie Blanche Ferguson
Baltimore
Mr. Marshall
Rev. L. D. Young
Local News Briefs Cover Attendances and Visits
J M Bratton spent today at Davenport on business. Hal Reister bought a piano from Caner Music Co. Cecil Turner recovered from a month long illness. License to wed issued for N Glenn Parker and J Blanche Ferguson. Various residents visited the city or traveled, with several headed to or from California and Iowa. Marianna and Ogle passed through en route to Clinton Town for tonight’s game.
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Hal Reister
Caner Music Co
Cecil Turner
Journal. Sorf
Toto
N. Glenn Parker
J. Blanche Ferguson
Marianna
Ogle
Oskaloosa
Clinton
Town
Mrs J D Glasgow Hosts Formal Card Party
Mrs J D Glasgow entertained a small group of ladies with a five hundred card party hosted in Mrs J H Charles Fairfield guest at the Harry Shrader home. Two tables played. a pleasant afternoon followed by delightful refreshments at the conclusion.
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J. D. Glasgow
J. H. Charles
Fairfield
Harry Shrader
Grush Brindley Meat Market Formed After Purchase
Sherm Brindley bought a half interest in the J. H. Grush meat market at the square corner. Brindley will handle buying while Grush runs shop operations. Grush has led the business for 18 months and built a solid trade through years in butchery. The new firm becomes Grush & Brindley Meat Market.
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Sherm Brindley
J. H. Grush
Mr. Brindley
Mr. Grush
Grush
Grush & Brindley Meat Market
Beenblossom Divorce Case Faces Courtroom Debate
In court today the Beenblossom case continues with divorce as the issue not alimony. Considerable testimony is being introduced by both sides as the matter draws unusual public interest.
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Beenblossom
Journal
For Sale 40 Head Big 1250 Pound Feeders
Forty large feeders around 1250 pounds offered for sale. Cattle buyers urged to inquire and view the lot for a favorable deal.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Kidney Health
Healthy kidneys filter impurities from the blood and ensure good health. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to strengthen the system and cure all kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Miss Lew's Everyday Display Day and Local Visits
A series of short notes records visits and travels including Lloyd Moothart aiding at the I. F. Parrish store, Edith Allen of Wayland touring the city, Dr. C. W. Stewart returning from Iowa City, Mrs. Carl Burris visiting Ottumwa, Misses Byrdie and Mazie Palmer near West Chester, Ott Cavin of Columbus Junction visiting, and G. S. Eckerman of West Chester traveling to Havre to see parents. The notice ends with praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, highlighting its status, uses, safety, and sales, sold by Cook and Sherman.
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G. S. Eckerman
West Chester
J. B. Eckerman
Havre
Charles Nicola
Charles
Butler County
South Dakota
Nicolas
James Latta
North Side
Lloyd Moothart
I. F. Parrish
Edith Allen
Wayland
C. W. Stewart
Iowa City
Byrdie
Mazie Palmer
Near West Chester
Ott Cavin
Columbus Junction
John Sullivan Arrives From Ainsworth in Burlington
John Sullivan of Burlington arrives this morning from Ainsworth, marking a local travel movement.
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John Sullivan
Burlington
Ainsworth
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Rothschild & Co
South Side Square
Washington, IA
Roosevelt
Johnson's Bakery
T. E. Brown
Brighton
Ben Briley
Joe Purvis
Albert Kuhn
Chas. D. Gorham
Ft. Scott
Kan
Blood Hounds
Nickel Thrillers
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
J. M. Bratton
Davenport
John Brinton
Clay Township
Henry Crooks
J. B. Crooks
J. L. Brookhart
Margaret
California
Rh. R. Carlock
Grace McCarty
Bloomington
J. W. Applegate
Mary Fisher
John
Wall Lake
Lawson Fisher
C. C. Strohm
Grace Hill
Oswego
J. T
C. A. Strohm
Strohm
Miss Lewis
Carl Burris
W. A. Cowles
Ottumwa
Chamberlain
Chamberlain's
Cook
Sherman
William Davison
Arscee
Lombardo
Steck
Elgin
H. F. Steck’s
Washington National Bank
North Side Shoe Store
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