Roosevelt Plans to Control National Republican Politics
Washington reports today that President Roosevelt will use federal appointive power to influence New York and other states, signaling open conflict with senators and representatives not aligned with his policies. Cortelyou Hitchcock Bourne and others seek alignment as Taft and Hughes loom for a possible ticket.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
New York State
Congress
Japan Prepares New Rules for Conduct of War
Tokio April 22 According to the Japan Mail Japanese delegates to The Hague conference will submit independent propositions. They include conventions for conduct of battles on land and sea the use of mines in commercial routes wireless telegraphy between besieged fortresses and neutral territory use of neutral ports for belligerent purposes declaring the opening of hostilities and armament limits.
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Tokio
Japan Mail
Real Estate Deals Named in Lane County Lot Sales
Friday last, E J Frasier of Lane County Land and Loan Co closed the sale of the Robert Holz farm of 227 acres plus the Hauth farm of 102 acres near Eugene to Jonathan Johnson of Parkland Washington for 13226. Johnson plans subdividing and walnuts. other sales include S W Ettlett 71 acres to R F Kinney for 2650, John G Day 191 acres to C M Dexter for 3300, Geo Stewart 92 acres to J F Hayes for 3500, Henrietta Dennis 169 acres to F King for 2500, Joseph Kennedy 50 acres to John Rainey for 2200, A T Foss 51 acres to C M Dexter for 4000, Atherton residence on College Hill to A P B Toss for 550, Fuller on South Ferry feet to Mrs S P Long for 750, and the Grosn hotel to W W Waddle for 4000.
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Lane County Land and Loan Company
Robert Holz‘gang
Hauth
Old Whitney
Eugene
Jonathan Johnson
Parkland
Washington
Johnson
Frasier
S. W. Elttett
Goshen
R. F. Kinney
Dallas
John G. Day
C. M. Dexter
Parma
Idaho
Geo. Stewart
Springfield
Atherton
College Hill
A. PB
Fuller
South Ferry
W. W. Waddle
South Baker protests over tax protection and safety
The brief notes report South Baker City resident protesting vigils claiming full tax payments but lacking fire protection and city services. Also noted is Idaho elder King dying at 76 after long travels on the Lolo trail, described as a former government guide. Senator Paulhamus named general manager of the Washington State Fruit Growers Association in Tacoma, with duties including supervising fruit sales.
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Baker City
R King
Tes
Idaho
Paulhamus
Washington
Tacoma
Deadlock in Central America peace talks at Amapala
Advices from Central America report a deadlock in peace negotiations at Amapala, with fears of renewed hostilities. Nicaragua demands that Salvador be held responsible for recent events, a condition rejected by Salvadoran authorities.
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Washington
Central America
Amapala
Lalvador
Fortnightly Club Accepts $500 Gift for Eugene Library
The Fortnightly Club of Eugene approved a $500 donation from Hon. T. G. Hendricks to the Eugene public library for purchasing books. The club expressed thanks for his civic beneficence and resolution copies were to be sent to Mr. Hendricks and city papers.
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T. G. Hendricks
Carnegie Library
Eugene
Eugene Public Library
Hendricks
Loan Clerk Stole Bonds At Trust Company
New York April 22 The short age in the accounts of W O Douglas assistant loan clerk of the Trust Company of North America who was arrested yesterday on the charge of stealing 50000 in bonds from that institution may reach 259000 in bonds It is reported that Dounglass confessed he turned the bonds over to a Wall street broker who acted for Douglass in good faith Other arrests may follow Later one official of the company declared that Donlass shortage amounted to but 50000 and that all would be recovered.
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New York
W. O. Douglas
Trust Company of North America
Dounglass
Wall Street
Douglass
Donlass
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Eva Slayton of Noland Arkansas writes that health costs 25c in a malarious district with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor to the system. Sold with satisfaction guaranteed by W L DeLano, druggist.
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Dr. King
Eva Slayton
Noland
Ark
W. L. DeLano
Monument stock for Decoration Day sale now
I offer all marble and granite stock for quick disposal by June 1. Place your order for a monument to be erected for Decoration Day and secure a nice selection. Save money by calling now at C. Lake corner Sixth and Willamette Streets.
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C. Lake
Postmaster in Chemawa shoots runaway boy
Portland dispatch reports Postmaster R G Henderson of Chemawa shot and killed Charles Frieser a thirteen year old runaway from Chemawa Indian School early today. Henderson says the boy attempted to steal in dim light and the shooting occurred as Frieser fled with a companion a week ago. The youths had been living on stolen food and were seen in the timber.
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Portland
Chemawa
Cremen
R. G. Henderson
Chemamwa
Charles Frieser
Henderson
Frieser
Florence vicinity reports and local notices
Heceta lodge elects Ludwig Christensen as grand lodge delegate to meet at La Grande on May 22. The Hugh Hogan, delayed here for rough bar, was towed out to sea by the Roscoe list Sunday. Florence school term ends in two weeks with commencements planned for 8th and 9th grades. Washcalore finished loading at Acme last Sunday and set to sea. A gasoline woodsaw for L Hollenbeck of Mapleton arrived with the Roscoe on the last Coos Bay trip. A school of herring near the wharves amused men and boys, many catching fish by hand and tossing them ashore. Leonard Jansen of Siuslaw river near Acme broke his left leg last Monday morning. details describe multiple fractures. Hale office to be abolished. Fairview gains a new Hale–Fairview office, but resignations and staffing issues complicate arrangements.
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Heceta Lodge
Ludwig Christensen
Grand Lodge
la Grande
Hugh Hogan
Roscoe List
Florence
Washcalore
Acme
Lanst Jansen
Siuslaw River
Hale
Fairview
George Hale
Rogers Liverwort Tar and Candalagnia Cure Ad
For complete cure of coughs bronchial complaints and lung conditions liverwort tar and wild cherry are traditional remedies. Sold by druggists at 1.00 with no opium, safe for children. Williams Mfg Co Cleveland props.
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Williams Mfg. Co
Props
Cleveland
Fishermen Clash With Rivers For Speckled Beauties
A large crowd of fishermen fished the Willamette and McKenzie rivers yesterday in pursuit of speckled beauties, with mixed success and varied luck among the anglers.
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Willamette
McKenzie
Black Hand Gang on Trial at WilkesBarre
More than twenty foreigners charged with belonging to the Black Hand face trial in WilkesBarre. Cases include shooting with attempt to kill, conspiracy, dynamiting, and robbery. The gang’s leaders are alleged to have terrorized hundreds of foreign families with threats.
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Wilkesbarre
Black Hand
Marriage of MARKIE and Retta Harlan in Albany
MARKIE Livingstone L Driver and Miss Retta Harlan of Albany wed Saturday evening at J W Driver's Albany residence. Rev J D Driver officiated with Rev J W McDougal assisting. The ceremony, attended by about 25 relatives, followed by a short wedding trip to Seattle and Puget Sound points. The couple are well known locally and receive many congratulations. Herald. Meanwhile Bert Kelsay and Mrs Annie James face a preliminary theft exam over a $240 check from John Tunell Creswell, held before Justice Hruson with many witnesses. L M Travis and L Bilgwell for defendants, J M Williams for the state.
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Livingstone L. Driver
Retta Harlan
Albany
J. W. Driver
J. D. Driver
Halsey
J. W. McDougal
Herald
Bert Kelsay
Mra
Annie James
John Tunell
Creswell
Justice of the Peace Hruson
L. M. Travis
Kelsay
L. Bilgwell
James
J. M. Williams
Committees Ratify Church Union In City
The United Brethren and Congregational churches ratified their union, agreeing to hold joint services until a full union is formed by their national bodies. Rev. Geo E B McDonald will lead the United Brethren church through next fall before studying in the East. Rev Rh C Brooks, a former Congregational pastor, is favored to become pastor after McDonald leaves.
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United Brethren
Congregational
Geo. EB. McDonald
United Brethren Church
Rh. C. Brooks
Congregational Church
McDonald
BORN AT COTTAGE GROVE MULTIPLE NEWBORNS REPORTED
At Cottage Grove births announced include a ten pound son to Mr and Mrs George Long on April 16. A son to Mr and Mrs Claude Porter on April 15. A son to Mr and Mrs Sherman Shortridge on April 18 with weight not stated. A daughter to Mr and Mrs John Allen on April 12. On April 15 1907 a 91? pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Chas E Hursh of McMinnville Oregon. Mrs Hursh formerly Miss Fannie Gray of Eugene.
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Cottage Grove
George Long
Claude Porter
Sherman Shortridge
John Allen
Pound
Chas. E. Hursh
McMinnville
Eugene Aims for Bright Amateur Baseball Season
Prospects look strong for an Eugene amateur baseball season with Jay McCormick organizing a local schedule of games from spring into summer. A solid battery is secured and players from city and surrounding valley will join, including catcher Sergeant Weed and pitcher Lelands Burd. W A Moshberger of Woodburn arrives to play, sharing a background with regional teams and Manila Philippines era. Old league grounds on Willamette Street will be upgraded, with varsity games to be played there alongside the new schedule.
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Eugene
Jay McCormick
McCormick Mem
Lelamd Burd
Kings of
Dimesg
East
McCormick
W. A. Moshberger
Woodburn
George Sivern
Moshberger
Lower
Cotton hired lawyers to talk on Spokane rate case
Portland April 18 The closing day of the Portland hearing of the Spokane rate case featured a strong push by railroad attorneys against Gillette an expert on railroad construction. The session ended at 1 pm with Washington arguments set for the last week in June. Cotton testified on terminal property values in Spokane arguing for damages of 150000 for a 17 foot right of way strip previously valued at 3000. The case tracks boom times and railroad entry into Spokane as attorneys discuss past street right of ways and political maneuvering.
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Portland, Or
Portland
Spokane
Gillette
Washington
W W. Cotton
Great Northern
Merriwether
Catton
Stevens
Cotton
Fill
Oregon Securities Sold to John W Wheeler at Court Sale
The Oregon Securities Company mining properties in Bohemia district were sold at ten o'clock this morning at the courthouse master commissioner sale to John W Wheeler of Boston for 100000 dollars. Wheeler was the sole bidder represented by J W Beach of Portland. The sale follows the company's financial troubles and mine closures. Wheeler plans a reorganization and will take stock valued at 320000 dollars to cover the company's debt to him, with other stockholders taking remaining stock in proportion and continuing some property interest. The firm aims to restart development with the mill active, while future profitability remains tied to ore markets and production costs.
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Oregon Securities Company
Bohemia
John W. Wheeler
Boston
Wallace McCamant
United States District Court
Wheeler
J. W. Beach
Portland
Trust Company of America
A. B. Wood
Wit
Ae City
Attem
Central Committee Endorses Colonel Colt for Senate
Providence April 22 The Republican state central committee adopted resolutions endorsing Colonel Colt as the party’s majority candidate for the United States Senate. One day remains to break the deadlock as fifty six ballots for United States senator have been cast.
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Providence
Republican State Central Committee
Todey
Seaelutions
Colonel Celt
Party of the United States
United States
Valuable ash grub ash figures in profit from swales
A farmer near Matmough land demonstrates the hidden value of ash grub in swales. By selectively salvaging eight to twelve inch pieces and sending them to Barker's mill, he yields nine tongues worth 3.50 each and about 60 feet of two inch lumber, foreseeing a hundred dollars in hardwood lumber in a year or two. Owners are urged not to cut ash swales for firewood, but to recognize its timber potential.
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Switerland
Campbell & Walker Hopyard
Barker's Mill
Eastern orders press hop market. Oregon growers hold out
Portland April 20 More Eastern orders enter the hop market but prices at 7 cents ne ar unacceptable to Oregon growers. Holders of top grades firm, lower grades selling. Buyers remain Callin Linn and Whenlee, securing about 100 bales and 327 bales at 7 1/2 cents, plus 52 bales from Corvalis. Telegram from California reports…
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Portland
Oregon
Callin & Linn
J.C. Hammel
Corvalile
Good Reputation Benefits Mayor Reed
Portland. Judge Frazer cites Reed’s reputation for good character in sentencing the Estacada mayor for participation in the Sellwood election frauds. The maximum penalty is three years and $1,000 fine, but Reed receives only a $1,000 fine. Of 13 arrested in the frauds last June, all but Reed escaped punishment on a technicality.
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Portland, Or
J. W. Reed
Estacada
Frazer
Sellwood
Reed
Fe Zer
Oregon Rail Road Ruse Report of Accidents
Oregon railway commission issues an order requiring immediate telegraphic notice of any accident with loss of life or serious injury. Railroads must forward daily reports on form No 2 to Salem and submit monthly summaries within the first ten days of each ensuing month. Dispatchers to be notified to comply.
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Railway Commission of Oregon
Commission
Salem
Medford & Crater Lake Railway Sold at Receiver Sale
The Medford and Crater Lake railway property in Jackson County was sold at a receiver's sale in Jacksonville. Bidders were few with Stephen Carver and Judge Durham as the only rivals. Dewing of Kalamazoo, Michigan, secured the deal at 2700 dollars after bidding peaked at 2 3/4. Karl King, formerly of Eugene, earns praise in Portland bush league baseball for strong catching.
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Redde
Circuit Court
Jackson County
Medford & Crater Lake
Karl King
Eugene
Portland
Springfield Odd Fellows Plan New Brick Building
The Springfield Odd Fellows met Saturday evening and approved John Hunzicker’s plans for a two story brick building to be erected this summer. It will cost about 12000 dollars and measure 64 by 90 feet with the upper floor for lodge use and the lower for business. H W Hall, Western Union agent, continues to solicit Chinese famine subscriptions and sent $10 this morning, bringing total collected since August to 229032 dollars.
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Springfield
Odd Fellows
John Hunzicker
Eugene
H. W. Hall
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Hic
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