New bank in prospect for Springfield
The W O W building is leased for five years with option of ten for a general mercantile business and possible bank. A bank may be established if desired, with Mr Potter in charge, but no certainty yet. Other local developments include Booth Kelly yard improvements, SP land purchases and siding extension, a new sash and door factory to open within sixty days, and the old Booth-Kelly mill buildings to be torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
John and
Alf Hampton
Eugene
Frank McAlister
L. H. Potter
First National Bank
George A. Pipes
Pomemion
General Mercantile
Springfield
McAlister
Potter
Booth-Kelly Company
Southern Pacific Company
Pitts
Lakue
Pitta
Clark & Washburne
North Fermence
U C Alum man to take to sea life life
Clyde Gray a 27 year old Portland native and University of Oregon graduate who once worked in The Oregonian circulation department has joined the French bark Madeline sailing from Tacoma with grain for the United Kingdom. He left his desk to pursue sea life claiming the voyage may improve his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Clyde Gray
Portland
University of Oregon
Oregonian
United Kingdom
Gray
Second
Oregon Regiment
Philippines
Fernie Coal Strike Grows More Serious
Vancouver BC April 20 The Fernie coal strike is growing worse with many industries paralyzed by coal shortages and a total of about fifteen thousand workers affected according to dispatches from Fernie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
Vancouver
B. C
Stamps and Photos Sold at 437 Willamette Street
At 437 Willamette Street buyers can obtain retouched stamps and photos, with attention drawn to the shop run by A. A. Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Street
Ditf A. A. Simmons
Cough remedy ad promotes Balard’s Horehound Syrup
A brief drugstore advertisement urges readers to treat throat coughs promptly with Balard’s Horehound Syrup. It claims the remedy can prevent pneumonia bronchitis and consumption and notes price affordability. Linn Drug Co advertises for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balard
Linn Drug Co
Millions May Die In Russia Of Famine
London dispatch from April 19 reports Dr Kenneth of the Society of Friends warns of an immense Russian famine. He cites 26,000,000 people needing aid until harvest and notes the harvest timing varies with latitude from July 3 to 23. Funds are required through July to feed the population and bring relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kennard
Society of Friends
Russia
Zematva
France
Receiver appointed for Uncle Sam Oll Company in Topeka
Judge Pollock in federal court appoints J. C. O. Morse of Wichita as receiver for the Uncle Sam Oll Company. Bond set at 50,000 dollars. Morse formerly served as state railroad commissioner.
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Topeka
Kan
Pollock
Federal Court
J. C. O. Morse
Wichita
Uncle Sam Oll Company
Morse
Restriction Placed on Newspaper Men
Washington reports that Secretary Loeb bans newspapermen from gathering on White House grounds after nightfall and from approaching the White House door seeking information. The measure restricts access for press at official sites and may affect reporting routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loeb
White House
Lorane to See Cheese Factory by May Day
A Lorane report states Alza Crow plans to start a cheese factory around May 1. The venture already has commitments for a product from 200 cows and contracts for building and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheese Factory
Lorane
Alza Crow
Dairy Herd Prospects In Lorane And Cos. Yard
In the Upper Siuslaw valley dairy prospects appear strong if milk supplies can be secured. Lorane country pastures support 500 to 800 cows and other centers report incomes of 13 dollars per cow each month. A payroll of 6500 dollars monthly arises from five hundred such animals. Cottage Grove Western Oregon.
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Siuslaw Wallery
Lorane
Cottage Grove
Oregon
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Superior Blood Cleanser
Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for curing many hard cases and is explained as a scientifically prepared formula. The ad stresses balanced ingredients acting on blood and organs to produce unique results, urging a trial. Available as liquid or Sarsatabs with 100 doses priced at $1, guaranteed under the 1906 Food and Drugs Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Russia Ready to Use Finland as Training Ground
St. Petersburg reports officers from several Guard cavalry and artillery regiments were told maneuvers in Finland may replace summer camps at Krasnoye-Selo. Finns fear occupation, while anti-Finland advisers gain ground. Two torpedo boat squadrons have been formed to guard the Gulf of Bothnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Finland
Krasnoye-Selo
Gulf of Bothnia
Danish colony planned near Junction City
The Junction City Times reports a new Danish settlement to be located southwest of Junction. The Hadley farm 160 acres and Dickerson farm 72 acres are bought for the venture at 6400 and 7750 dollars. Plans include 172 acre Pitney farm, 640 acres or more from Washburne, 120 acres from Millett, and a five acre donation from Millett for a high school. Forty to fifty families expected. Neilson already promising settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Nellsen
G. C. Millett
C. W. Washburne
W. M. Pitney
Junction City Times
Junction
Hadley
Chas
Dickerson
Mr. Pitney
Washburne
Mr. Millett
Neilson
Miss Whiteaker Donates 226 Books to Eugene Library
Miss Anne Whiteaker presents 226 volumes from her father Hon. John W. Whiteaker to Eugene Public Library. Books delivered to the library building are being installed, including the 46th Congress reports and Smithsonian Institute works. The gift aims to aid university and high school students in debates and orations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Whiteaker
Eugene Purlic Library
John W. Whiteaker
Lbrary
Mias Whiteaker
Miss Whitaker
Smithsonian Institute
Mie Whiterker
U'Ren visits Salem on tax and initiative talk
Salem report notes W. R. U'Ren of Oregon City in Salem for tax matters and to discuss referendums on Huntley corruption bill and Bingham tax bill. He opposes referring the state university appropriation, cites cost and interest, and mentions national earthquake anniversary banquet with Francia Heney as key speaker in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
U'Ren
Oregon City
Salem
Huntley
House
Senate
State University
Fairmount Hotel
San Francisco
Francia Heney
Frazer Not Moving Iron Works to Springfield
A rumor in Eugene claimed Geo N Frazer would move his iron works and machine shop to Springfield. Frazer says no move is planned but he is considering building a new separate plant in Springfield. He has not decided and there is talk of a free site offer from Springfield residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Geo. N. Frazer
Springfield
Frager
Minnesota Senate Favors Harriman Move
The Minnesota Senate, meeting in St. Paul, tabled the House resolution today concerning Harriman. The action signals support for advancing or reconsidering a measure related to Harriman, with details pending next steps and possible floor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Senate
House
Resolution Endorsing Roosevelt Passes in Senate
The Senate endorsed President Roosevelt in the controversy with E. H. Harriman, passing the resolution ten days ago. The vote to lay the resolution on the table stood 37 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lution
Roosevelt
E. H. Harriman
Two Suicides and Debates Highlight Boston Dispatch
Miss Mary E. Tomlinson sister of Rev Irving C Tomlinson and adviser to Mrs Mary Baker Eddy died by self harm after jumping from the Parker House in Boston. Also Pacific University loses a debate to Washington, and a burglary suspect, Ernest Lane, identified by Mrs N W Rountree, faces possible confession as police seek truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Dispatch
Mary E. Tomlinson
Irving C. Tomlinson
Christian Science Church
Concord
N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Parker House
Forest Grove
Pacific University
University of Washington
Chester A. Allen
H. E. Witham
H. W. Sparks
Howard L. Gillette
Charles A. Norton
J. Wylie Hemphill
N. W. Rountree
Ernest Lane
New fishing tackle arrives at Chambers Hardware
New stock fishing tackle just received promotes a new reel at Chambers Hardware with emphasis on fresh inventory for anglers seeking updated gear.
Is Fit Cuba to Control Her Own Affairs
Secretary Taft doubts Cuba can govern itself by January 1 1909 and maintain order afterward, citing US belief it may take generations to reach self-government. Havana hints US plans include a census, then municipal elections next November, and, if orderly, the election of a Cuban president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Cuba
United States
New York
Havana
Cuban self-government and US role in Cuba 1908 debate
A 1908 discussion argues the United States should withdraw military forces by January 1, 1909 if Cuba stabilizes. It questions Cuba’s capacity for self-rule, cites Andrew D. D. White's views on governance, and weighs annexation as a possible consequence if reform fails.
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United States
Cuba
Antiles
Cornell University
Germany
Andrew Dpd. White
Cuban Statehood and Our National Destiny
A fragment reflecting fears of adding Cuba as a state to the United States. The speaker denounces a imagined “great negro state” unfit for self government and warns of Cuba joining with extra senators and representatives to influence national elections, likening it to a “vast rotten borough” dominated by wealth. The tone is cautionary and ideologically charged about imperial expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
Believe Kohn Is Not The Lorane Bandit
Oregonian report cites E. H. Crow of Lorane as saying the man jailed in Roseburg, claiming to be the bandit, is not the same suspect. Crow recounts blood evidence at the cabin scene, suggesting the bandit was wounded, possibly died in the brush near Iberty, with desperadoes either killed or in the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Crow
Lorane
Roseburg
Crow
Iberty
Oregonian
Heavy Snowfall Strikes Colorado Regions
Denver reports thirteen inches of new snow in the 24 hours through 6 this morning. Colorado Springs records ten inches. Farming lands gain some benefit while fruit suffers minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Another Earthquake at Constantinople Strikes Again
Constantinople reports another earthquake this morning following a spate of tremors. In Portugal, Lisbon and surrounding areas felt several earthquakes in various sections today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Portugal
Lisbon
Inaccurate Views on Negro Governance in U S Cuba Policy
The text condemns Black self governance as utterly incompetent and argues against long U S interventions in Cuba. It frames the Negro population as incapable of governing themselves while contrasting with American interventionist policy in Cuba, highlighting political tensions and prejudice of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Policy of Occupation for Cuba Urged by Speech
A speaker argues that continued American occupation is essential for Cuba to achieve industrial, commercial, and political development. Evacuation now or later would risk renewed failure of self-government and possible intervention, while extended occupation promises peace, order, and good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Destroyer Ariel Sunk in Mimic War Night Collision
Valletta Malta April 20 British torpedo destroyer Ariel sank after a night maneuver near Grand Harbor when she collided with the breakwater. One man drowned, and the vessel is expected to be a total loss. The item notes a wartime maritime accident with the loss of life and material damage.
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Valletta
Island of Malta
Grand Harbor
Ariel
Blacksmithing Firm Expands This City Shop
An owner announces purchase of partner A W Gilbert interest in the blacksmithing business housed in the old Weidemann brewery building on West Seventh near Olive. A new horse shoeing department added and blacksmithing offered in all Hines. seeks public patronage. Sherman vs D W Heller. fates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W Gilbert
Weidemann Brewery
West Seventh Street
Olive
Hines
Sherman
Dw Heller
Eugene High School Wins At Debate Victory
Eugene High School celebrated another debate win as the affirmative argued that the United States should no longer maintain the Monroe Doctrine. Leon Ray delivered a strong opening with President Monroe as authority, while Yvan Guillaume and Jeffers provided well prepared rebuttals. The negative, led by Miss Birdy Wise and Miss Jeffers, offered solid arguments but failed to refute the affirmative.
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Eugene High School
Eugene
Peridde
United
Monroe
Aetoria
Viitors
Leon Ray
Mone
Biving
St. John
Ray
Jeffers
Collins
Una Neal
Pearl Luckey
Hazel Huff
Lila Prosser
Students Survey for City Pipeline Work
Three university students Walter Moore William Barker and William Woods guided by C A McClain and RE McAlister will tap 35 miles up the McKengle river near Eugene to assess fall and route for a gravity waterworks pipeline. The project may take a week and expenses are paid by the city. Canal survey postponed until fall due to unsettled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Moore
William Barker
William Woods
C. A. McClain
RE. H. McAlister
University
McKengle
Eugene
Long Tom
Ohio Doctor Haugh Executed for Triple Murder
Telegraphic briefs report Dr Haugh of Dayton was electrocuted at the Ohio penitentiary after being convicted of murdering his father mother and brother on November 4 1905. He offered no confession and appeared indifferent to his fate. Also noted is Portland burglar Ernest Lane who quit Oregon Agricultural College to pursue burglary after living much of his life in Oregon with his mother and stepfather in Trottdale. His conduct at the college was described as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Haugh
Dayton
Ohio Penitentiary
Ernest Lane
Portland
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
O. Frazier
Trottdale
O. A
Railway Tied Up on Account of Miners' Strike
A Vancouver dispatch states the Canadian Pacific railway is halted except for passenger and perishable freight movements due to the coal miners strike at Crow's Nest Pass and Iberia. Freight steamers are cut, and supplies on hand risk depletion in three days. Vancouver Island mines may follow, risking a broader strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Wash
The
Herald
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
Crow's Nest Pas
Iberia
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Hought
Booth-Kelly
Wendling
Gardner and
Platt
U. OF C
TAY Sea Life
Castoria
James Bryce
Uncle Sam Company
George Bernard Shaw
Frazer
Minnesota
Harriman
Edward H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Chambers Hardware
Charles FE. Magoon
Alfredo Zayas
Liberal Party
Palma
Kohn
Lorane Bandit
Colorado
Juan Guiteras
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Hall
Debt
Vancouver Island
Mears
S.guatare
A. G
Ann Hou
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