Maine Woman Fights Death Then Kills Husband
A Bangor woman near death from breast cancer struck by her husband’s blow, summoned courage to shoot him after crawling to his room with a pistol from a bedside drawer. The March 16 incident left police puzzled by the dying woman’s actions as the crime weapon. The report also notes editorials on Mexico’s silver prosperity and future women’s clubs, plus Alaska miner’s law enforcing desertion penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Deering
Ailacu
Doctor from Portland Claims Arizona Cure for Consumption
Dr Wood of Portland returns after thirteen months in dry Arizona climate saying it cured him of consumption. Some doubters may argue he never had the disease, questioning whether his claim is genuine or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Portland
Arizona
Wood
Paris Moves to Ban Rags in Streets Amid Tuberculosis Fight
Paris considers prohibiting disposing of any paper or rags on streets to curb tuberculosis spread. Germany leads reforms since Koch's 1881 discovery, with death rates from tuberculosis falling five times more in Germany than in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Koch
Great Britain
Portland Carpenters in Turmoil Over Wages
The Portland Union with about six hundred members deserted the scale at three and a half dollars a day, hurting the contractor’s plans. Poorer workers were then hired at low rates while skilled men shifted to self preservation. Wages vary as some men are worth four dollars a day while others drag at two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Regan
Ex Senator Simon Not Named for Roosevelt Porthaud Visit
No announcement has been made that former Senator Simon will join the committee to receive President Roosevelt at Porthaud. If confirmed, his presence would mark a notable involvement alongside other local dignitaries for the presidential arrival.
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Simon
Roosevelt
Porthaud
Count Zaborowski Killed in Italy Automobile Crash
An American named Count Zaborowski died in an Italian automobile accident. The article notes his title and questions the origins of his name and hat bow. It also references Eastern Oregon sheepmen facing hardship despite high wool prices and twenty million pounds, hinting at widespread economic strain.
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Count Zaborowski
Italy
Hat Bow
Oregon
President Roosevelt Hires Italian Tutor for Fencing
President Roosevelt employs an Italian professor to provide fencing lessons. He will observe capable fencers across the West as they work on fencing skills and composure.
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Roosevelt
Constituenta
West
New York man pays four thousand for nine week old calf
A New York state buyer paid four thousand dollars for a nine weeks old ball calf, a purchase considered curious by many observers who compare the buyer to a calf or sheep in jest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Suffrage Amendment Defeated in New Hampshire Vote
The Woman suffrage constitutional amendment failed in New Hampshire by a margin reported as % ,000 to 13,000. The official registration showed 2,000 votes cast in the short vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Paris Brides Age Breakdown From Recent Decade
Of 121025 Parisian brides in the last decade, 27801 were under twenty, 61670 were between twenty and thirty, 22881 between thirty and forty, 2280 between fifty and sixty. Six were over sixty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eixty
Miraculous Cures Claim in 1835 Saint Canonization
An age of civilization views Rosela as holy after Father Seraphim, who died in 1835, is canonized amid claims of ninety two miraculous cures. A 1892 commission found these miracles authentic though they occur in remote locations and defy ordinary legal evidence. The author warns against credulity and gullibility in people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosela
Seraphim
Baron von Stern bids farewell to Roosevelt at depot
The German press castigates the ambassador as Roosevelt seeks to curry favor with German descendants. The Baron was the sole foreign envoy to bid farewell, claiming the act was unofficial. Diplomats' simplest acts carry political weight amid tense U.S.-Germany ties.
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Baron von Sternburg
Roosevelt
Washington
Germany
Paron von Sternbarg
Eskimo Episode Sparks Courting Melee in Settee Scene
A quirky Eskimo episode features a lover declaring affection then retreating as a drink-fueled misunderstanding leads to a tense moment on a hand-carved tee settee. A judge later rules on the resulting argument and its outcomes.
The Right Man for the Eulogy
A caller asks a funeral officiant to say something kind about his uncle, insisting he has never met the man. The reply reveals the grim irony that the speaker is the only suitable choice because he did not know the deceased. The exchange underscores unexpected duties and blunt practicality.
Race Problem Turns Into Odd Neighborhood Contest
The Atlanta Constitution notes the sole local race issue is a humorous competition to reach the abode tree at the furrow's end, reflecting a playful neighborhood dynamic rather than a serious dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Let Kelly Name Them. Republican delegates chosen in Albany
Albany Ore April 2 The Republican county convention resulted in a clear victory for Percy R Kelly Linns candidate for congress. By motion of J R Davis Senator Kelly was authorized to select 15 delegates at large to support him at the congressional convention. The Quackenbush implement house on West Ninth street nears completion with two floors arranged to display a vast amount of machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ore
Percy R. Kelly
Linn
Congress
J. R. Davis
Quackenbush
West Ninth Street
Big Wool Crop Forecast For Oregon In 1905
Portland April 3 1905 the O R & N Co will ship about 2 000 000 pounds of wool from Oregon tributaries this yearThe wool will be packed in square bales at 19 pounds per cubic foot and the three sack system will not be used General Freight Agent Miller announced after a meeting with wool growers and shippers Botany Worsted Mills advocated three sack bales but the plan was not favored By 1903 Oregon produced 20 000 000 pounds of wool with similar rates to last year
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Portland, Or
Miller
Northwest
Botany Worsted
Botany
Oregon
Harriman Plans New California Railway Concession
San Francisco reports E H Harriman aims to obtain a land and cash concession from President Diaz of Mexico to build a Lower California railroad linking with the Southern Pacific in California. A Mexican company will form to construct the Gulf and Imperial line. Locally, a 28 mile stretch from Old Beach toward the Colorado River is under way, with surveys completed for most of Lower California.
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San Francisco
E. H. Harriman
Diuiz
Mexico
Lower
California
Southern Pacific
Saya
Examiner
Gulf & Imperial Company
Old Beach
Colorado Desert
Colorado River
Invitations for Lyons hanging prepared by sheriff
Sheriff Fisk plans quiet April 17 hanging by sending black bordered invitations to officers and others. The scaffold will be erected in the jail yard early next week with work starting Monday conducted by A. N. Stryker.
Junction Bank Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Farmers & Merchants Bank of Junction held its annual meeting on Wednesday and elected officers including President J. A. Bushnell, Vice President B. A. Washburne, Cashier W. C. Washburne, and Assistant Cashier G. F. Skipworth.
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Farmers & Merchants’ Bank of Junction
J. A. Bushnell
B. A. Washburne
W. C. Washburne
G. F. Skipworth
The Change of Life and Preparation for Women
A 1900s style piece likens life to a river with rapids before a calm lake of later years. It urges women to prepare for change with health-boosting care, praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and related remedies for relief, strength, and balance during this pivotal period. Testimonials from Mrs. Therges and Miss Lena Pazdlernik support its claims, warning against unprepared transitions and promoting private medical advice.
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Pierce
Cali
Lena Pazdlernik
Ricker Street
St. Louis
Meeinn
Setter
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
X. Y
Democrats Hold Primaries Across Lane County Delegates Named
Lane County Democrats held primaries to select delegates for the county convention in Eugene on April 5. In Creswell, Junction City and Eugene precincts delegates were chosen with several local leaders and residents named as delegates and chairmen.
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Lane County
Hugene
Lane
Eogece
Eugene
South
Eli Barger
John Calloway
John Higgins
J. O. Watta
Geuw
W. Kinsey
J.J. Walton
B. B. McKinney
Bk’ M. Wilkins
Tom Brown
Brownsville man struck by carbolic acid attack
Shea, an innocent victim in Brownsville, was hit by a glass of carbolic acid thrown from a passing car by Mrs. Dave Bond. He narrowly avoided severe injury to his eyes and will not prosecute after Bond apologized and stated she aimed to deter several local young men.
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Brownsville
Shea
Ted
Maly Trig
Mr. Labeek
Dave Bond
Halsey
Shes
Springfield Notes highlights from The News April 3
Reports include O W Holmes injuring himself after falling on a railroad cattle-guard, Rev Miller’s farewell sermon before moving to Carlton Oregon, Springfield Shingle Mill Co selling its engine to Fischer Bros for Marcola mill use, Holmes Brothers trading as Skeels & Holmes, and BE N Casteel planning a two story building at Fifth and Main with upstairs living space and first floor harness shop J E Wilson & Company set to occupy.
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O. W Holmes
Miller
Carlton
Ore
Springfield Shingle Mill Co
Fischer Bros
Marcola
Holmes Brothers
O. W. Holmes
A. Skeela
EE. A. Holmes
Skeels & Holmes
BE. N. Casteel
Fifth
Main Streets
J. E. Wilson & Company
Albany-Eugene-Roseburg Salem McMinnville Seek Valley League
Albany within a proposed Western Oregon baseball league includes Albany Eugene Roseburg Salem and McMinnville with Cottage Grove dropping out. Local players fill most positions while salaries stay modest. Albany club grounds and uniforms are being prepared under manager James Coon. Prospective players named include Sam Dugger Joe Carey Stave Whitney Charles Bilyeun and Reddy Rupert with others eyed like Sam Dolan Carter Les Johnny Myers and several newcomers. A meeting in Roseburg on April 18 aims to organize the league and a stock company may form for a local team.
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Valley Baseball League
Albany Democrat
Albany
Enugene
Roseburg
Cottage Grove
Salem
McMinnville
Eugene
James Coon
Sam Dugger
Joe Carey
Stave Whitney
Charlys Bilyeun
Reddy Rupert
Sam Dolan
Carter Les
Johnny Myers
Titern
AL Hampton
Eunebe
Jackson
Ashland
Jacksonville
Medford
Ciruuts Pass
Rose
Oregon
Hampton
Courthouse Transfers and Probate Actions Summary
Courthouse items show deeds and land transfers including Ethe Barber to Dora Lyons for 40 acres in township 18 south range 2 west and Maude Wilkinson to Charles J. Muck for 160 acres in township 17 south range 7 west. Also listed are Strickland to Muck for 160 acres in township 16 south range 7 west and right of way to Oregon Southeastern Railroad Company. Additional transfers include Darelius to Mabel R Darelius for 213.24 acres in township 15 south range 11 west and Newton and Laura Kinyon to Alvena D Morse for a half acre in township 17 south range 4 west. Other deeds include Lillis Egglesham to Frederic B Pepiot for 81.3 acres in township 17 south range 3 west, plus sheriff Fred Fisk conveying two thirds interest in 1.5 acres in township 17 south range 8 west. Wm and Lulu S West to David West for 80 acres in township 18 north range 2 west and John H and Zora E West to David West for 80 acres in township 18 south range 2 percent. A. D. Ross vs Eugene Lumber Co on demurrer. Wm Kyle vs O W Hurd injunction with demurrer. Estate of Eleie E Kelly deceased final administrator account by B F Keeney showing receipts 723 and disbursements 306.68 balance 416.02. May 14, 1903 set for folal hearing. Estate of G W Pickett deceased S B Eakin executor files April report with cash received 45,78.1ont. 21,291.28 balance on hand 69.
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Ethe Barber
Dora Lyons
Maude Wilkinson
Charles J. Muck
Killa Strickland
Fred Fisk
Lillis Egglesham
Lulu S.west
David West
John H
Zora E. West
Eleie E. Kelly
B. F. Keeney
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Aths
Loe
Diaz
The
Oregonian
New York
Hubby
Alaska
Kelly
Harriman
Dr. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Evaav Woway
R. Vy. Pensafalo
NM. Y
Creswell
J. E. Noland
Chan
Stanton Serretary
Delignets
Geo
L. Gilfrey
Choe
J. Stanton
Guy Stone
J. FE. Noland
Robi Iady
Clyde Smith
Springfield
Junction City
North Junctinon
H. M. Mulifern
J. ©. Branstetter
C. P. Houston
T. W. Pool
J.J. Darnielle
South Junction
Thos. Pool
Jas, Calvert
H. J. Dickey
N. Pergueson
J. R. Hill
W. W. Oglesby
North Eugene
J. L. Campbell
J. O. Watts
J. E. Stevens
J. J. Walton
W. J. Royse
G. W. Kinsey
D. R. Lakin
East Cottage G
Irove
J. W. Baker
J.C. Wallace
Jas. Oxment
Thos, Medley
Currin Cooley
D. P. Patterson
L. F. Wooley
West Cottage Grove
St. 8S
Boreham
P. Hf. Veatch
W. H. Miller
Geo. Thompson
Harvey Taylor
Jeff Markley
J. H. Currin
Ry Lari Lan i
Baseball League
CL. Parrish
School Land Board
el of Salem
School Land Clerk
M. L. Chamberlain
Fr Parrish
Rtland
Sarah L. Knox
Oregon “ Southeastern Railroad Company
Otto L. Darelius
Mabel R. Dareius
Circuit Court
A. D. Ross
Dependant
L. Bilyeu
Wm. Kyle
O. W. Hurd
Probate Matters
G. W. Pickett
S. B. Eakin
Euy Firm
Ision
Il. East
Schioo
He Alt Shaw
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