Tragic Bank Collapse Duo End Their Lives Nearby
In Vancouver Washington a defaulting cashier and the bank president killed themselves after a bank failure. Canby and Brown faced death together in a secluded spot, with Brown firing the final shot after Canby fell. Each left notes to family but none to the bank. The scene was witnessed by no others and the bodies were found days later. A separate notice honors Mrs. J J Walton whose $1500 bequest, after funeral expenses, is given to caregiver Mrs Phoebe Hughes. Also notes the death of pioneer F M Gilbert of Myrtle Creek.
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Fira
National Bank of Vancouver
Washington
Associated Press
Vancouver
Brown
Danny
Bank
Canby
Sam
Mre
J J Walton
Beire
Phoebe FE Hughes
O! Creawell
Mra Hughes
Marilda McLean
Wm D McLean
Paeumonia
Camp Creek Precinct
Wr McLean
Camp Creek
McLean
Joseph McLean
W D McLean J
la Grippe
Immigration Fund Advances with Portland Agent
A mass meeting raised funds to hire an immigration agent for Lane county. Geof Miller is secured to act as agent, traveling from Eugene to Portland with advertising literature to reach arriving immigrants from the east. He will distribute materials at hotels and trains to attract newcomers to settle locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lane County
Geof Miller
Miller
Eugene
Bown
Metropolis
Sod
Sod County
Monument Controversy Over Park Memorial Sparks Letters
The Register sparking debate over a memorial in Weet Park as residents and the Ladies League push for a fountain at the center and removal of the old bandstand. Hurt feelings are noted as false statements trigger further discussion while the paper vows not to annoy the ladies again.
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Coum House
Register
Sanihoo
Omi
East Park
Wit
Large Property Sales Seal Big Real Estate Flush
EJ Frasier lists 16 farm transfers totaling about 46250 dollars as two large deals closed yesterday promise to reveal itemized sales. Properties near Eugene Albany and Willamette Street sell to buyers from Dawson City Lews and Minnesota. A Stewart attempt to sell Edmunson property may fail due to outside pressure. Funeral notices follow for Marilda McLean aged 70.
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EJ Frasier
Dr Beard
Irving
C J Fassett
Lews
Weaver & Easted
Haskell
Eugene
E O Temple
Mres E Rae Sell
McCrady
Bangs’ Park
Ricard Bauer
Wisconsin
Hugese
River Road
John Olsen
Nebraska
Prof Condon
College Hill Park
W W Johnson
Iowa
Rogera
Fitzgerald
L D Vickens
Euptama Edmuoson
Charles Peter Reins
Gracite Falla
Minn
Euphirama Edmuoson
Nels Olsen
Frasier
Edmunson
First National Bank
Oklahoma
Willamette Street
bin Eastern
Alee
Indictments Returned By U S Grand Jury
A Portland Telegram report notes several indictments by the United States grand jury this morning. One targets F Broale for sending a postal card to J O Rinehart, the burglar, Chala Vista California, with a taunting message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Telegram
United States Grand Jury
F Broale
J O Rinehart
Wiodler
Chala Vista
California
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Castoria
Brantinia
Precipe
Fac Suvule Signature
New York
Sever
Eh Innis
Bears
David
Skeels
Immigration Fund
Cate
AG Hoc
Grifia Hardware Co Pere
Chambers
H Gordon
Frank & Bonert
Hampton
M Renshaw
Nibanke Ae Ou
Wieter & Manville
JC Watts
Krangin
JW White
W Martin
JC Watkins
Jerry Horn
G Ray
LO Beckwith
Littlefeld
Geo F Craw
E Hanson
HG Miller
Greet Hall & Son
Oes
O O Giilstrap
W G Gilstrap
J L Campbell
Camptell
Giletrap
Stephen Smeed
Walterville
Len Stevens
Mrs Smeed
Stevens
Kabr and
Abel
Us Volunteers
San Francisco
Co C
Julius Goldsmith
Grove
Wromor
E. E. Mc
Clanahan
Goodyear
AXE
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron, O
Snell Vale Cycle Co
Oregonica
Oreg
Williams Mpu
Uble
Linn Drug Ca
Canton
Weber
W.s.moon
New England
W. W. Martin
Prop
Ates Lymall
Nerita Medical CO
Mon & Jackson Sts
Chicago, Ill
Linn Drug Co
O Rinehart
Qabor
R. Hermanentiy
Eugene, Oregon
Chicago
Sana Francisco
Pigesis
Wa Ld Forvi
Cera
T. E. Ssopemann
L. H. Porm
G'Io East
Nike Ribo
ST. Paul, Duluth, Minneapolis
Seam
Great Northern RY
Pacific Depot
Eugen
Great Northern Ticket
TRIAD
Eaeter
Dennistos
Cvery Fair Warrantlo OY IC
GoTtransce Manufacturers
St.paul
Eureka
Standard Oil CO
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