Rail line to Springfield advances on Sunday work
Portland, Eugene & Eastern laid 1000 feet of rails and strung copper trolley wire to the Willamette River, enabling a trestle toward Springfield. Landowner H Gile and son tried to halt progress, but workers were ordered off except company staff. Bridge construction to follow, with completion expected late summer or early fall.
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Eugene
Portland, Eugene & Eastern
Springfield
Willamette River
J. L. Lambirth
H. Gile
Lambirth
Utterback
Gile
Honey
Roney
Cottage Grove Wins In Ninth Inning Rally
Cottage Grove defeats Roberts Bros of Eugene by 6 to 5 in the league opener. Ray Baker held Nesmith county to one hit through eight, but Cottage Grove exploded in the ninth, driving in six runs as Fields replaced Big George Baker after the sixth. An excursion to Eugene is planned next Sunday as Nesmith county seeks first place against Springfield.
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Dally Guara
Cotage Grove
Inc
Neemith County
Cottage Grove
Roberts’ Bros
Eugene
Ray Baker
Nesmith County
Big George Baker
Roberts Bros
Fields
Nesmith County Boys
Springfield Boosters
Albany
Iowa Fruit Crop Injured by Frost Sets Loss Hope
Des Moines Iowa April 18 Secretary Wesley Greene of the Iowa State Horticultural Department estimated the frost damage to Iowa fruit and vegetables at five to ten million dollars. He says early fruit especially cherries and plums have been totally destroyed.
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Des Moines
Wesley Greene
Iowa Mate Horticultural Department
Iowa
Mi-O-Stomach tablets promise quick relief and cure
An ad touts Mi-O-Ma stomach tablets as instant relief for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims regular use cleanses the stomach and bowels in three days, ending with stronger digestion after two weeks, with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists and Red Cross Drug Co.
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Hiram Shultz
Watseka
Red Cross Drug Co
Hyde Murder Trial Opens in Kansas City Court
Kansas City April 18. James A Reed opened for the state in the Hyde murder case before a packed courtroom. The defense, led by Frank P Walsh, fought the court over Reed's opening, with judge Latshaw ruling Reed legal as special counsel. Walsh said he would present his opening tomorrow as the trial moves forward.
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Kansas City
James A. Reed
Hyde
Reed
Latshaw
Frank P. Walsh
Walsh
Kansas City, Mo
B. C. Hyde
Mr. Reed
Dr. Hyde
Dr. Reed
Thommas H. and
Chrisman Swope
James Voss Hunton
Swope
Mies Margaere
Chicago
Colonel Swope
James M. Huston
G. T. Twyman
Huston
Hufton
Missouri
Mra. Swope
Captain Carter Loses Fortune by Supreme Court Decree
Washington April 18 Dismissed from the army and sent to the penitentiary for alleged government fraud in Savannah harbor improvements Captain Oberlin M Carter loses a 400000 fortune as a result of a United States supreme court decree The government alleged a 2000000 loss from contract manipulation and that Carter profited by one third Salt was to secure real estate securities and funds were invested J B Carter and Robert F Westcott faced similar claims for property recovery—now to revert to the government
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Washington
Savannah
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Supreme Court
Carter
J. 8
Robert F. Westcott
Church property bought by syndicate of church members
A syndicate of prominent church members led by T. G. Hendricks of First National Bank has purchased the First Christian church property at East Eleventh and Oak streets. The group aims to finance a new house of worship with the old property to be sold. Construction bids will be sought after plans are completed, with contracts likely let early next month.
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First Christian Church
T. G. Hendricks
First National Bank
East Eleventh and
Oak Streets
Mantle of Snow Saves Crops in Kansas
Kansas City reports a late season snow blanket arriving by April 18 to shield fruit crops from cold damage, preventing potential losses feared during a harsh spell.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Junction City tops Brownsville in 10 innings 7 to 6
Junction City high school pinked Brownsville 7 to 6 in a 10 inning baseball game at Junction City. McKellip Letellier and Herman pitched for Junction City with Austin Brown and Garrett batting for Brownsville. Also an ad promotes Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve priced at 25 cents, sold by Yerington's drug store.
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Junction City
Brownsville High
McKellip
Letellier
Herman
Brownsville
Austin
Brown
Garrett
Sutherland
Yerington's
Hyde planned Swope fortune takeover through murder evidence
Dr. Hyde sought control of the Swope estate by killing executor Hunton and later transferring power via Miss Kellar and Colonel Swope. Reed describes the sequence: blood draw, death, a nurse liaison, and Hyde’s push to become executor. The testimony outlines a planned removal of Swope family members to swell Hyde’s family wealth.
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Dr. Hyde
Swope
Mr. Reed
Hunton
Reed
Hyde
Miss Kellar
Colonel Swope
Springfield Defeats Albany in Willamette Valley League Clash
At Midway Park Springfield beat Albany 6 to 1 in a Sunday game noted for Albany errors and Springfield sharp fielding. Schermer tossed a two hitter with three singles aided by strong defense. Wicks started for Albany, was pulled in the fifth after giving up consecutive hits as Scott finished. A large Eugene crowd praised Springfield’s peppery play while Albany fumbled key moments.
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Willamette Valley Baseball League
Springfield
Albany
Cottage Grove
Eugene
Midway Park
Midway Grounds
Linn County
Cox
Schermer
Jewett
Seheimer
Paine
Welch
Cooper
W. Hard
Skinner
Swan
Shorey
Huddleston
Baker
Bilyeu
E. Dooley
Driver
Dooley
Wiore
le Scott
I Springfield
Lemley
Scott
W. Hardesty
Wicks
Bingham
Oregon Track Meet Ends With U of O Victory 46 O A C 33
The Portland track meet concluded with the University of Oregon scoring 46 points to Oregon Agricultural College 33. Lincoln and Central U placed high in sprints and hurdles while U of O athletes led in events from shot put to running events.
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Oregon
Cuticura cures stubborn infant skin ailment
Mrs. R R of Winchester Tenn recalls her four year old daughter suffering October to February with intense itching sores and yellow discharge. After two doctors failed, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Potent Cure and the child recovered fully within two weeks and has had no recurrence since.
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R. R
Winchester
Tenn
Huskies and Owls Athletic Meet Results Report
Women competitors excel in sprints and relays as Oregon and Portland areas vie for top honors. Notable performances include a 80 yard dash winner from Hawley OAC and strong showings by UO and Corvallis High School athletes in running events and the half mile relays.
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Hawley
Heighy
Ey Ure
Shattuck
Davis
Laplimenech
Bristow
U. of O
Startzoff
Moses
Corvallis High School
Windnaghe
Washington High School
Austin
P. U
McClure
Academiec
Portland Academy
Wilson
Bruce Condon
Norris
Qc A. C
Bergman
Breithaupt
Weatherford
Siemens
Ballard's Herbine Promises Liver Cleanse Cure
A knocker is described as a man unable to see good in anyone or anything due to a disordered liver. The ad recommends Ballard's Herbine to cleanse the Hver and treat constipation dyspepsia indigestion sick headache biliousness and related liver stomach bowel troubles. Sold by Dillon Deve Co.
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Ballard
Dillon Deve Cae
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