Oregon editors meet in Portland discuss veto and expo trip
The Oregon State Editorial Association with 26 members met in Portland and passed a resolution condemning Governor George E. Chamberlain for vetoing a bill to publish delinquent tax lists. They approved a July Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition visit and elected officers for the coming year. Next meeting scheduled for Baker City with broad participation from daily papers aside from Albany.
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Portland
Oregon State Editorial Association
Benawr Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Oregon
George E. Chamberlain
Alaska
National Editorial Association
Seattle
Putnam Medford Tribune
George M. Cornwall
Recon Historien) Association
Ireland
C HW Fisher
Eugene Guard
George St Small
Baker City
Albany
Voice Of Niagara Falls Icebound Again
Bafinio New York April 1 The voice of Niagara was mute today as the river froze solid from bank to bank after a season’s gale drove ice from Lake Erie. An ice bridge below the falls collapsed under pressure while wind changes pushed moving floes toward the mouth, sealing the river in solid pack.
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Bafinio
Niagara
Lake Erie
Niagara Falls
Lake Ontario
Blind Piggers Flee Town Over Found Pie
A tailor named Rohlman and a social man named Eve Parsley left town after a found blind pie near a store in the business college building triggered a police report. No evidence of wrongdoing was found against any held party, and the couple claimed ownership of the pie’s contents.
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Rohlman
Eve Parsley
Daughter of William Smith Dies at Mareola
The twelve year old daughter of William Smith died yesterday at Mareola and was buried there today.
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William Smith
Mareola
Myrtle Hashette Marries John P Murphy in Fugene
Miss Myrtle Hashette and John P Murphy wed in Fugene on Saturday in April 1909 with Rev. D H Trimble presiding. The ceremony joined two local residents as witnesses and marked a new chapter for their families.
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Myrtle Hashette
John P. Murphy
D. H Trimble
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Relief for Busy Businessmen
An advertisement warns that busy executives overeat and underchew, stressing the stomach. It promotes Mi-o-na tablets as a cure for dyspepsia, claiming relief from sour gas and heaviness, with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a large box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ital Draue
Hyome Cures Catarrh With Inhaler Complete Outfit
An advertisement offers Hyome as a catarrh remedy with a money back guarantee. It sells a complete inhaler kit for one dollar and extra bottles, marketed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druguista
Easter Gowns Compete For Prominent Place In Showroom
In a period vignette from Philadelphia Times, fashion gowns vie for attention on the showroom floor. The Brocade Silk asserts its lead, boasting a long train and aristocratic air, while rivals like Purple Velvet and Breakfast Gown react with envy and color as onlookers weigh the gowns’ claims to fashion prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret St. Tennent
Philadelphia Times
Senate committee reshapes tariff bill on lumber and metals
Washington officials report the senate finance committee has trimmed rates in the Payne tariff bill, reducing many duties and restoring common items to the free list. Lead ore stays at 11 1/2 cents, lumber rough lumber remains $1.00 per thousand, with hard woods returned to the free list and wood products mostly cut from Dingley era levels. Further decisions on wood pulp coal hides and related items loom.
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Senate
House
Senate Committee
Roosevelt Denies Le Journal Interview Amid Spat
Paris April 12 Theodore Roosevelt and a Le Journal correspondent clash over an Naples interview Roosevelt says he gave no interview to the paper calling the report an impudent fabrication. The correspondent insists the half hour talk occurred and promises proofs if needed.
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Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
le Journal
Naples
Roosevelt
Port
Johnson to fight Ketchell in October in Colma Cal
New York April 12 reports a proposed bout between heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and middleweight champion Stanley Ketchell for next October at Colma near San Francisco. Details of the arrangement will follow.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchell
Colma
Cal
San Francisco
Circus of Norris and Rowe to visit Eugene April 28
Norris and Rowe circus brings elephants ponies and new acts to Eugene on April 28. The show travels from California on its annual tour with a stop in town arranged by advance agent L Brannon. The party plans a family friendly performance with extra attractions for adults. H M Price returned to Hale today.
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Norris & Rowe Circus
Eugene
California
L. Brannon
James Rae Arrives in Town from New Port
Local note confirms James Rae travels to the city, arriving from New Port with no further details on purpose or events during his visit.
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James Rae
Newport
Sal em Drug Adverts and Local Real Estate Notes
An 19th century Salem paper lists a cough cure claiming a safe, non opium formula from Ginn Drug Co and Wilson Manufacturing Co with Cleveland props. It notes Mr Hull leaving a Eugene drug store to join Salem real estate, and Me, son in law of Dr Stone, plans to enter local realtor business. Salem Journal mentions Ww A Godlove retaining acres in College Crest addition by Eugene Real Estate and Investment Co.
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Ginn Drug Co
Willame Mfg. Co
Cleveland
O. J. Till
Salem
Eugene
Hull
University City
Dr. Stone
Phyelefar
Drapelat
Ely
Salem Journal
Ww. A. Godlove Pereneet
Alx Acrea
College Crest
Wd Investment Co
Automobile Used by Senators in Capitol Tunnel
A rare photograph shows the vehicle used by senators and officials for rapid transit between the capitol and the senate office building in Washington. Taken during Vice President Sherman’s first tunnel ride, the image captures the time-saving transport for clerks secretaries and staff moving between buildings.
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Capitol
Senate
Washington
Sherman
Payne bill revenue cuts prompt Senate action
Washington April 11 The Payne tariff bill faces nearly 20 million dollars in reduced revenue after House amendments. Senate finance committee must find funds to meet original estimates. Removing countervailing duties on tea coffee lumber petroleum and other changes cut projected yields. Hides move to free under Payne bill, while Dingley era duties and new bond and certificate issuance alter revenue outlook. An inheritance tax aims to raise about 20 million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
New Lane County Schools Opened Since April First
Lane county announces spring term openings starting April 1 with Deadwood led by teacher C. B. Hamble and April 5 entries including Lowell under Miss Ora Williams with London in charge Miss Kate Hawley, Walton led by Clara E. Taylor, Saginaw with Miss Nora Queen, Crow No 130 under Ona V. Liles, Crow No 58 under Welby Huston, Panther with Rose Whitaker, Florence with Myra Gibbs, Elmira to begin next Monday with Grace Sallor.
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Lane County
Deadwood
C. B. Hamble
Lowell
Ora Williams
London
Kate Hawley
Walton
Clara E. Taylor
Saginaw
Nora Queen
Crow
Ona V. Liles
Welby Huston
Panther
Rose Whitaker
Florence
Myra Gibbs
Blachley
Vera E. Birthissel
Elmira
Grace Sallor
Deadwood News Briefs From April 11 Community Update
Deadwood reports in April note Lake Creek school begins with Bolton Hamble as instructor. Spring seeding nears completion and gardens will follow. Residents move in and out, sickness rises with colds and grip. A District 32 road petition gains support to shorten travel via Indian creek and Lake Creek roads. Local farming improvements include a new garden fence and cattle purchase. Telephone line dispute halts Alpha to Mapleton switching. Lake Creek gains traction as Alpha residents shift lines to the main trading post.
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Deadwood
Lake Creek
Bolton Hamble
L. Berkshire
John Pope
Blackley
A. M. Bristow
Indian Creek
Indian Creek Bridge
C. Burnett
Peck
William Wells
Washington
O. Wilcutt
Greenleaf
Otto Hunzweker
Alpha
Mapleton
Princeville Man Heals With Arnica Salve After Gangrene Threat
M. L. Bingham of Princeville Illinois faced possible amputation to avoid gangrene. Doctors warned he would die if he refused treatment. He applied Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and recovered completely. The salve treats eczema fever boils burns and piles and costs 25 cents at W A Kuykendall’s drug store.
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M. L. Bingham
Princeville
Ill
W. A. Kuykendall
Marriages in Oregon and Montana Highlight Busy Rail Season
In Eugene on April 12 1909 Henry Taylor and Hazel Cobine wed with Rev O C Wright officiating. In Portland on April 10 1909 James G Callison and Clara B Carpenter married by Rev Dr G W Elliott. Callison a Merchants Trust Bank employee and son of Rev J R Callison of Jasper. The Callison bride had been a trader in Helena. They will reside in Portland after May 29. Railroads report freight business up with many extras dispatched north and south as layoffs reverse and a busy season looms with a Seattle exposition drawing Eastern visitors west at reduced rates.
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Hoffman
Eugene
Henry Taylor
Hazel Cobine
Wendling
O. C. Wright
Portland
Church of Our Father
G. W. Elliott
James G. Callison
Clara B. Carpenter
Roseberg
Seattle
Colonist Travel to Oregon Dominates March Figures
Harriman lines report for March shows over half of colonist tickets target Oregon. Portland leads with 8190 travelers, other Oregon points 1138, Puget Sound areas 854, Washington points 360, and Idaho 1346 destinations.
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Harriman Lines
College Crest Addition Title Confirmed by Circuit Court
A. E. Wheeler reports the College Crest addition to Eugene is legal except for a land title tied to the former Columbia College site, which has been unclaimed for forty years. The title was confirmed today by circuit court order.
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A. E. Wheeler
College
Eugene
Columbia College
Circuit Court
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Golden Medical Discovery
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Old Wirconsin
Rocky Mountain Tea
Atria
Linn Drug OO
Hyome
Geneadine
Lace
Yonder Gay Pahree
Senate Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Animal Club
Johnson Will
Ketchell
Circus OF
Norris
Rowe
H. M. Price
Hale
Capitol Tunnel
Payne
Spain
Madrid
Brownsville
Brownsville Woolen Mill
Willamette Street
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