Portland City Visitor Roundup of Local Residents
A string of arrivals and departures highlights a day in the city with Wally Guard and John Hees in Portland. Carl Webb of Medfore, Roy Groger of Wendling, and Rolly Roney from Goshen were seen in town alongside several others including J B Lister heading to Cottage Grove and Miss Irene Applegate visiting Portland for two weeks.
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Jrb Yates
Irving
Carl Webb
Medfore
Roy Groger
Wendling
Carrie
Sadie Ford
Daley Gilbert
Cottage Grove
Mise Ola Myers
Junction
Mra A & Pence and Child
McMinnville
Mra Pence
Mra
J M Shelley
Mise Mary E Marsh
Dunkirk
New York
Portand
Irene Applegate
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Portland
Coroner's Inquest Over Mike Bomino Drowns Near Creewell
Coroner G W Griffin held an inquest at the Streeter residence for Michael Bomino who drowned in the Coast Fork river while crossing Thompson's ford about three miles northeast of Creewell. Witnesses included Geo Streeter Ralph Romino John Winterreidh and Dr King. The jury found accidental drowning around 4 pm on April 3 1902 and Bomino was buried in Cloverdale cemetery after preparation by Undertaker Day.
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G W Griffin
Cloverdale
Michael Bomino
Coast Fork
Day
Fd Streeter
Geo Streeter
Ralph Romino
John Winterreidh
Dr King
E M Streeter
J B Wooten
D H Mathews
J M Schaub
J W Stone
J A Stoops
Lane County
Mike Bomino
Cossi Fork
Thompson's Ford
Creewell
Debate on Municipal Ownership of Light and Water Plants
A joint Laurean and Philologian society meeting in the physical lecture room heard Ralph Bacon’s original satire on sentimental students. The debate on municipal ownership of light and water systems favored the affirmative by J W McArthur and Herbert Eastland over W H Johnson and Joe Templeton. Dean Sanderson spoke on the Bible, noting its unique limits and contents. Miss Mamie E Scott will teach in Saginaw after leaving university work.
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Daily Guard
Laurean and
Philologian Societies
Eulexian Society
M M Scarbrough
Laurean Society
Ralph Bacon
J W McArthur
Herbert Eastland
W H Johnson
Joe Templeton
Dean Sanderson
Divinity School
YMC «A
Association Room
Ihs
Mamie E Scott
Creswell
Saginaw
Threatened Strine Anthracite Miners Demand Higher Wages
Londres reports cabinet noon meeting amid Downing Street crowds and Boer flag of truce talks. Kinland Castle steamer ashore near Isle of Wight with all aboard safe. Brussels notes quiet but tense as police prepare for likely disturbances. US minister Powell says Haitian rebellion crushed. Congress to debate Cuban reciprocity next week. Chinese exclusion faces uncertain fate. US anthracite miners plan a nationwide strike if operators refuse demands, date set for April 27.
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London
Downing Street
Klerksdorp
Ixpranapolis
United States
Mitchell
Eugene Red Cross letter of thanks from service members
A fragment from a World War I era Eugene Oregon Red Cross note expresses gratitude for literature sent to soldiers aboard a transport ship. Corporal James F Stewart signs the letter praising the diversion and morale boost provided by the distributed reading material.
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Mise Therese Friendly
Eugene Red Cross Society
Philipplace
Boano U & Transport Kilparr Ric
Tae Secuerary Red Cross Society
Eugenre
Ure
Red Cross Society
Hed Cross Society of
Fugene
Harrie Denies Telegram Rumor of Boer Leaders’ Terms
London April 12 Frederick Rutherford Harrie former secretary of the British Chartered South Africa Company was asked at his residence Llangible Castle Usk Monmouthshire if he had received a telegram that the Boer leaders had accepted British terms He replied the rumor was entirely without foundation.
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London
Frederick Rutherford Harrie
South Africa Company
Llangibly Castle
Usk
Monmouthshire
Oer
Harris
Death of Wade Hampton in Columiba SC
General Wade Hampton dies at Y o'clock after a general breakdown. Born March 28 1818 in Columbia SC he led a public life as a governor and U S senator with Civil War service and a later political career. He was a large slave owner and survived a leg loss in 1875. The article also notes plans for the Turner convention of the Christian church with speakers from Chicago and the Christian Women’s Board of Missions.
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CoLtumpia
Wade Hampton
Columbia, SC
State University
South Carolina
The
Christian Church
Turner
Chas Reign Scoville
Chicago
Mra Heney Moses
Christian Women's Board of Missions
Died and local accidents noted in Richmond report
In Richmond, Virginia, M P Hogain died at 47 after abdominal tumor surgery. his widow was sister to Dr D E Raft and her husband, an SP fireman, was killed years ago. James Hayes lost control of a frightened horse and buggy after an empty boxcar struck the front carriage. A 39 foot lumber boxcar derailed near Baker warehouse, blocking track for two days. Flight of Col Folaom to Eugene and return noted with health improving.
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Richmond
Virginia
M P Hogain
Hogain
D E Raft
Groshen
James Hayes
Oil Prospect Hopes Raised in Lebanon City
EMF Hughes of Lebanon spoke today on oil prospects in the city. He predicts an early strike within city limits and plans to form a company to pursue the venture. Investors are urged to use local institutions to support development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Emf Hughes
Lebanon
California
Birth announcement for W A White's son at Chambers hardware
Boxs toured today morning April 10 to the wife of W A White of West Seventh Street. The newborn weighed five pounds and both mother and child are reported to be getting along nicely.
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Boxs
W A White
Chambers’ Hardware Store
West Seventh Street
Bomw
Elmira
Ira Igman
Baker City Launches Street Fair Plan With State Aid
Baker City becomes the first Oregon town to initiate the street fair proposition this year. The city will receive a state appropriation of 1500 dollars conditioned on funding a stock and agricultural exhibit. The fair is expected to be held in September.
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Baker City
Oregon
Lodge Organized in Oregon Council Formation
Datly Gaard reports a Fraternal Aid Association council named Oregon Council was formed at Frank's hall with 43 members. Officers include Pat president W A Carson and Dr F M Day as President, Mre D Mallock as Vice President, Ote B Tour as Secretary, A A Raby as Treasurer, Lulu M Marquam and F M Day as Medical examiners, Mra N K Belshaw as Chaplain, Delia Long as Guide, L E Smith as Chancellor, W M Farrington as Sentinel, and trustees H M Mainville, F E Billington, A Whitney. Attendees from Cottage Grove assisted in initiation and rituals led by State Organizers Frederick and Clark.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Frank
Oregon Council
Pat
W A Carson
F M Day
Mre D
Mallock
Ote B Tour
A A Raby
Lulu M Marquam
Mra
N K Belshaw
Mies Delia Long
Chaerver
L E Smith
Bentine
W M Farrington
H M Mainvile
F E Bilington
A Whitney
Cottage Grove
Frederick and Clark
Third Southern Pacific Train Planned Between Portland and San Francisco
Ashland Record reports Southern Pacific plans a third passenger train between Portland and San Francisco named Webfoot Limited. The service will use only first class Pullman cars and U S mail cars, with limited stops for fuel at Ashland and other high places. Travel time expected around 22 hours, similar to Sunset trains, with mail service notified and the train to be fueled.
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Ashland
Southern Pacifics
Porland
San Francisco
Webfoot Limited
Monument work at 100 Eewme cemetery by Oregon volunteers
Daily Guard reports Prof B J Hawthorne C C Kauffman and Phos Munroe placing government furnished monuments at the 100 Eewme cemetery for Co C Second Oregon volunteers members Wistar Hawthorne Bert B Chandiler Chas Horo Rufus K Holbrook and Chae Meade.
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Daily Guard
B J Hawthorne
C C Kauffman
Phos Munroe
Co C
Second
Oregon Volunteers
Wistar Hawthorne
Bert B Chandiler
Chas Horo
Rufus K Holbrook
Chae Meade
Wann of Eugene wins state superintendent nomination
A Dispatch from Portland wrongly named J W Wann of Monmouth as nominee for state superintendent. The actual nominee is W A Wann of Eugene, a longtime educator and insurance agent. Wann has taught at the Monmouth state normal school and recently moved to Eugene where he found success in insurance. He is highly popular among educators and received widespread congratulations today.
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Daily Guard
Ocr
Portland
J W Wann
Monmouth
W A Wann
Eugene
Wann
State Normal School
Lark Bilyeu
Oregonian
Eugenie
Lark
Diary of a dangerous knife incident near Brownlee boarding house
A 16 or 17 year old boy threw a knife at a man splitting wood at West Eleventh and Charnelton streets. The blade struck Mr Cruzan near the eye, causing a deep gash but narrowly missing serious injury. The assailant fled on a bicycle as the man pursues identification. A separate note reports a local anti-saloon league meeting at the Methodist church with Rev Tout presiding and pending officer appointments. Also, E J McClanahan’s Gordon Letter dog was run over and killed on West Eighth Street.
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J B Crozan
Brownlee
West Eleventh
Charnelton Streets
Stree
Cruman
Rey
F Tout
Tout
Doc KiLnap
E J McClanahan
Gordon
Died at His Home in Fairmount This Morning
James P Rameey died at his home in Fairmount this morning after a long illness from kidney and bladder troubles. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM at the family residence with burial in Masons cemetery. He was born in Butler county Pennsylvania 56 years ago October 2. Survived by wife Mrs Buchanan and two sons, Fred deceased. A lifelong Democrat and county central committee chair, he helped run primaries at his home on March 29.
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Daily Guard
James P Kameey
Fairmount
Masons Cemetery
B F Rowland
Humphrey Memorial
Buchanan
Oregon
Eugene
Fred
Rameey
Albany Democrat recalls a governor hopeful from Oregon
W H Caldwell recounts a 25 year old arrival from the Middle East who sought teaching in the district. The school directors hired him, he taught well, later left teaching for other duties, and was last known as a gubernatorial candidate nominee by the Oregon Democrats in Portland.
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Albany
W H Caldwell
Middle East
Oregon
Portland
Caldwell
Real Estate Transfers And Local Notes From Eugene
Courthouse items show several real estate transfers including John Benson to John M McCornack for 20 acres reduced to 17 acres priced at $500 and other transfers such as Harriet Lee to F I Cook and Phoebe B Kinsey to D B Jenckes with prices from $1 to $400. Mining location notes mention Willard locating Claw Hammer claim in Bohemia district. Water right location covers Alfred Johnson and J Johnson for electric water right in Bohemia district. Local commentary laments emigration in Spencer precinct, notes spring births and past election turnout, and ridicules a Oregonian report about Lark Bilyeu.
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John Benson
John M McCornack
Shelton
Margaret J Jenkins
Minnie
Packard
Eugene
R Battolph
Moree
Florence
JS Montgomery
Perry
Bawner
Spencer Precinct
Eix
Jobo Perkins
Julius Erdman
Joseph Gates
Chas Sodaquist
D Andrews
Ira Inman
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Rolly Roney
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Goshen
Crewe's
Geo B Dorry
Wm Ford
Nott Valley
Harvey Scot
Dr B Ford
Junction City
H N Cockerline
Salem
Kev J B Lister
Ardy Taylor
Hia McKenzie Ranch
Geo Wall
W Keam
Pointa North
QG W Cruson
J W Clement
Almira Davidson
Inquest University News
J. P. Ramsey
Be Lal
Lonnox
Isle of Wight
Brussels
Hayts
Wasutoton
Department of State
Hayti
Wm F Powell
Congress
House
Senate
Red Cross
James F Stewart
Oo A
U & Lof
M. P. Hogain
Col Folaom
LODGE
Frank's Hall
Datly Gaard
Klingensmith
Red’ Klingensmith
Chas Klingensmith
Red” Stiles
Jesse Bounds
Stiles
Woodbine
Bhugene, Oregon
W. A. Wann
Nest Democrat
OH Willard
Bohemia
Alfred Johnson
J . Johnson
Uare
Toran
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Hilding
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