Foundry project eyed by Springfield citizens this week
At a Commercial Club meeting citizens heard plans for a complete local foundry with a 556 by 120 foot building and free land plus timber. A three person committee will study site and financing and report next meeting. Springfield also prepping for a revived baseball season with fan support and possible return of pitcher Talafero. An electric plant upgrade was disclosed with new dynamos to be installed by Portland firm due to overloads. Birth notices report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Penseline and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Hoel vel on April 9 and 10, 1908.
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Springfield
Gow
Ial
Charles Talafero
Portland
William Penseline
J. P. Hoelvel
Newa
Carl McClain
Grace Parker
L. R. Bond
Florence
Jesse
Paul
Haze Bean
Schuecker
George I. M. White
University of Washington
Herbert T. Condon
Mr Condon
L. L. Steiner
Moda Drain
Drain
Miss Pearl] Wilbur
Union
Blanche Huston
Effie
Una Smith
Pendleton
Edgar
Sam
Davidson
Stephen F. Selbird
Union Republican
Carnegie Plans Creation of Roosevelt Chancellor Post
Portland dispatch reports Roosevelt to be named chancellor of a new national university funded by Andrew Carnegie with a 25 million endowment. Plans aim to blend American college system with German specialization, creating a co-educational Washington university. Secretary Root allegedly persuaded Carnegie, with educators consulted nationally and a travel year for the president before formal organization.
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Portland, Or
Roosevelt
National University
Andrew Carnegie
Chicago
Washington
Carnegie
Root
America
Oregon News Highlights Dan Kelly and campus items
Dan Kelly will train under Mike Murphy of Pennsylvania to prove he is a 10 second man and regain status as top American sprinter. Bertsch's ammonia accident injures no eye. Y W C A lecture features Mrs Kristensen on Chinese woman. Registrar Tiffany notes rising freshman class. Menwen Wins novice track meet with new talent. Dorm officers elected for baseball and track. May games planned. Multiple local and personal notes include faculty travel, visits, and student movements on campus.
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Dan Kelly
Mike” Murphy
University of Pennsylvania
East
Dan
United States
America
Mike Murphy
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Murphy
Kelly
Bertsch
Ernest Bertsch
DeBar
Tiffany
Oregon
Menwen
Ralph McEwen
Troo
Hayward
Moor
Walter Berr
A. J. Elton
Floyd Ramp
True
Chauncey Canning
Ted” Cooper
Anl
Professor Schmidt
Portland
G. Hamilton
W. S& Hamilton
J. F. Barker
J E. Sawyers
A. L. Kidder
Roseburg
Misa Bessie Kidder
Jesse Moorehead
Janction
Child Dies in Eugene Near Bradleys at Six Days
A infant daughter of Mr and Mrs T C Bradley died in Eugene on April 17 1908 at six days old. The brief notice records the child’s name as unborn in the local records and gives no further details.
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Eugene
T. C. Bradley
Wallace Brownson Couple Welcomes Son in 1908
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wallace Brownson of Camp Creek on April 16 1908, adding joy to the family and extending their household.
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Wallace Brownson
Camp Creek
Bashful Dozen Club Seeks Wives in Montesano
Montesano Washington April 16 One dozen young bachelors form The Bashful Dozen to pool interests for marriages. Howard Winters is president B F Carter vice president W R Pinckley secretary and Harry Linsenmier treasurer. Dues fund literature mailed to prospective brides.
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Montesano
Wash
Howard Winters
B. F. Carter
W. R. Pincley
Harry Linsemmeir
The Perilous Psychological Moment Hat Request
In a humorous vignette a man imagines a sequence where his mother-influenced by a $20 hat prompts a romancing scene. The imagined moment ends with the bemused narrator recognizing the “psychological moment” where a shopper asks for the hat, implying that she would get it.
Salem witness in Hyde-Diamond-Benson land fraud trial
Washington reports principal government witness in Hyde Diamond Benson Kneider land fraud cases before Judge Stafford is K P McCornack a Salem banker He testified to many Oregon land deals in which Hyde and he were financially involved The defense argued Hyde funded some deals while McCormack acted as agent He said he paid for his lands himself but drew sick drafts on Hyde for reimbursement Also William Beebe has been returned from the Insane asylum in Lane County to his brother J Beebe noting the elderly man is frail but not severely troubled mentally.
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Washington
Hyde-Diamond-Benson-&. Kneider
McCornack
Hyde
Mr. McCormack
McCormack
William Beebe
Salem Jr
Lane County
J. O. Beebe
Odd Fellows to Celebrate 89th Anniversary in Eugene
The 89th anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will be celebrated in Eugene on April 25, 1968. Activities include a 10 a.m. parade from O O F hall, address at the opera house, basket dinner at noon, and an afternoon program with music and readings featuring J. M. Williams Ella Frazer Adele McPherson Maud Bryan Charlie Croner Emc Hendershatt Mrs Poole Lloyd Stiles Emc Hendershott Eva Walker Hace Hutt Hovey Canton The public is invited.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Eugene
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
O. O. F. Hall
J. M. Williams
Opera House
Ella EB. Frazer
Adele McPherson
Maud Bryan
Charlie Croner
Emc
Eugene festival praised by Chicago orchestra critics
Audience acclaim marked three Eugene concerts by the Eugene Oratorio Society chorus under Professor Irving M. Glen. Violinist Jan Van Oordt and cellist Franz Wagner impressed with soulful performance. Mrs Rose Lutiger Gannon sang brilliantly. Fortnightly club aid highlighted by letters from 48 Oregon women. Weddings and social events included Miss Ethyla Barbour and Dr S D Read forthcoming wedding and a Cumberland Presbyterian church surprise party for Rev Mount.
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Eugene OratoMoa Society
Irving M. Glen
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Glen
Eugene
Jan van Oordt
Franz Wagner
Rose Lutiger Gannon
Ponchielli
Vice Croker Leaves Politics to Return Home
New York April 18 Henry Lee, operator, says Hicks Croker is likely to return to America and political life after a visit to the Croker estates. Croker is in poor health but very happy with his condition, and a return to public affairs is anticipated by some observers.
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New York
Hicks
Croker
America
Henry Lee
Yestersday
Tar and Cough Remedy Marketing Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts tar and plant-based ingredients as a complete cough remedy for coughs colds asthma and bronchitis with claims of long-standing reputation. It asserts safety for children and notes a price of $1.00 sold by Linn Drug Co Williams Mfg Co Cleveland props.
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Linn Drug Co
Williams Mfg.Co
Props
Cleveland
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Kappa Sigma Fraternity
James F. Robinson
Ella Doble
Mary Howard
Frances Nelson
Adele Goff
Helen Beach
Henne Robinson
May de Bar
Edith Woodcock
C. B. Willoughby
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W. H. Hoffman
L. E. Bean
Ethyla Barbour
Harry N. Mount
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Vice Croker
Ds . Kilmer & Co
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Stew & Co.s
Hanson
Ninth Street
Conte
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Hort Chemical Co
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