McKinley Details Oregon Land Fraud in Trial
In Portland on April 22 United States District Attorney John McCourt questioned Horace McKinley in the trial of C A Smith and associates. McKinley described soliciting entrymen, payments for notices and location fees, and trips to Roseburg with Tarpley and Wagner. He claimed aims to profit from 57 Northern Pacific claims and 33 others, while disputing prior agreements with Kribs or Smith.
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Portland, Or
C. A. Smith
United States Court
United States
John McCourt
Horace McKinley
Smith
S. A. D. Puter
McKinley
Dan W. Tarpley
Northern Pacific
Roseburg
Tarpley
Basil Wagner
Pater
Puter
John A. Wilde
Kribs
Hie
Ribs
A. C. Smith
California
McCourt
Sweet Home
Albert Wolter Guilty in Ruth Wheeler Murder
New York news story reports 19 year old Albert Wolter found guilty of first degree murder in the death of 15 year old Ruth Wheeler. After an hour and fifty minutes of deliberation the jury returned the verdict at 10:30 p m. He faces the electric chair with sentencing set for Wednesday.
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New York
Albert Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
Walter
Orchard land sales near Medford bring near half million
Over three to four days last week orchard land transactions near Medford totaled about 500000 dollars. Prices reached as high as 2375 dollars per acre for bearing orchard land and 428 dollars per acre for unplanted land.
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Medford
Corvall marshal found with worn Spanish coin in street
A battered 1802 Spanish coin sized a quarter and bearing the inscription Carolite IV was recovered from a street in Corvall, prompting local curiosity about its origin and meaning.
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Corvall
Streetcars to Springfield Bridge by Fall Amid Portland Contract
L N Roney, back from Portland, says P E E Railway Co signs contract to build a large Willamette River bridge at Springfield this summer. Completion aims for cars to run this year, with initial trestle and foot bridge steps enabling Springfield access and eliminating long wagon-bridge detour. Architect Ford reviews plans now on exhibit at the P E E office.
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L. N. Roney
Portland
P. E. & E. Railway Co
Willamette River
Springfield
Roney
Ford
Anderson 1 Discharged From Custody
John Peter Anderson, arrested on a shooting charge against Mrs. W. M. Renshaw and the killing of her horse, was discharged from custody by Judge Bryson after testimony. Identifications by Mrs. Renshaw and others were inconclusive, and Schofield denied implying Anderson’s guilt. The judge found no grounds for trial in the circuit court.
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John Peter Anderson
Pratt
Fisk
W. M. Renshaw
Pioneer Mrs Mary Jane Walker Dies at Walker Station
Obituary note of Mrs Mary Jane Walker pioneer of Lane County born 1839 Missouri who crossed plains in 1852 and settled at Walker Station. She was sister of Judge G R Chrisman and mother of several listed children. Also reported is the arrest of 14-year-old Ellis Miller for stealing an Underwood typewriter from Yoran's printing on West Eighth Street with juvenile court forthcoming. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Walker Station
Ellis Miller
Fletcher Pentz
Daily Guard
Farrington
Yoran
West Eighth Street
Young Miller
Mary Jane Walker
J. F. Walker
G. R. Chrisman
Eugene
Walker
Andrew County
Missouri
Plains
Lane County
Mary Ann Walden
Chester
Mont
Robert E. Walker
John William Walker
Waldport
Martha Wiseman
Idaho
Geo. Walker
Judge Chrisman
Co. F
Peter G
Chrisman
Lane County Asset Company Busy on Bay
The Marshfield Daily Times reports Mr. Kidder and associates promoting an electric line from Eugene to Coos Bay held conferences with Marshfield residents. They are enthusiastic and seek local aid as needed later. No new details. one rumor linked Hill system but no official confirmation.
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Marshfield Daily Times
Kidder
Lane County Asset
Eugene
Coos Bay
Marshfield
Atlanta Records First April Snow In History
Atlanta experiences a historic April snowfall with heavy accumulation unseen in the city before. The storm brings unexpected winter conditions despite typical spring weather patterns and disrupts daily life across the metro area.
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Atlanta
Cotton prices surge to record highs in New Orleans
New Orleans April 25 reports cotton futures climb to a record peak with staple seed at 150 dollars per ton and ordinary seed ranging from 50 to 75 dollars per ton as buyers show strong demand.
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New Orleans
Birth Announcement and Product Guarantee Notice
Born at Florence on April 21 1910 a son to Mr and Mrs Lloyd. We guarantee Sutherland s Eye Salve to cure common sore eyes in 24 to 36 hours. This seems strange but it is backed by our guarantee. You run no risk and it only ecstatic, Sold by Dillon Drug Co.
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Florence
Sutherland
Dillon Drug Co
Survey Progress On Albany to Sweet Home Electric Line
Survey of the Albany and Interurban line from Albany to Sweet Home via Lebanon and the South Santiam valley nears completion. Surveyors plan to return to Albany this week to continue toward Sweet Home via Brownsville and the Calapoola river valley, as rights of way work progresses.
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Albany & Interurban
Albany
Sweet Home
Lebanon
Santiam Valley
Brownaville
Calapoola River
Horse Trader Frank Truman Fined for Beating Mule
Frank Truman a horse trader was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Parker on cruelty to animals charges. In justice court he pleaded guilty and received a $20 fine and ten days in the county jail. Companions sought commutation but Judge Bryson imposed jail time for the injury to the mule tied behind a wagon.
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Frank Truman
Parker
Cottage Grove
Bryson
Truman
Railroads Warned to Post Late Trains
Salem April 22 railroad companies in the state were warned by the railroad commission for failing to post bulletins of delayed trains. The commission will pursue strict enforcement with prosecutors to act against violators and ensure timely bulletins in all stations.
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Salem
Railroad Commission
Crawford
Dr Bell Pine Tar Hogey Aids Coughs and Breathing
The ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Hogey used by millions for coughs colds asthma and breathing troubles sold by Dillon Drug. R M Cuthbert of Medford drove from Medford to Portland in 22 hours, noting it is the first automobile crossing of that distance this year through Oregon.
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Medford
Portland
R. M. Cuthbert
Ron
Oregon
Dr. Bell
Dillon Drug Co
Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Medicine Ad Note
An old time medical ad advises seeking Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough medicine. The snippet emphasizes a bell symbol and doctor related branding as a quick guide to remedy.
Mark Twain Died Worth $1,000,000
ChicagoApril 22 Mark Twain the celebrated humorist died a millionaire in the last years of his life royalties on his books were enormous. More of his books were sold than of any other author living or dead. Harper Brothers said he left more than 1,000,000 despite sacrificing fortune to pay debts of a failed publishing firm.
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Chicago
Mark Twain
mill‘Honaire
Harper & Brothers
Clemens
America
Harpers& Brothers
Mr. Clemens
H. H. Rogers
Hi Ito
Another Warehouse on Depot Grounds Expands North Side
The Southern Pacific depot grounds north of the tracks are filling with warehouses. Wil l iams Transfer Co starts construction of a 30 by 80 foot storage warehouse east of the Moon & Tingley building after applying to the 8. P. Co in Portland for a rental lot. The firm previously owned the Ingham vinegar factory building, later sold to the Henry Weinhard heirs for an Ice factory.
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Southern Pacific
Williams Transfer Co
8. P. Co
Portland
Moon & Tingley
Ingham Vinegar Factory
Henry Weinhard
Chang Sha Riot Sparks Peace Proclamation Amid $2 Million Damage
Yang Wan Ting, governor of Chang Sha, today issued a peace proclamation after riots damaged the city. The British consul warns he will not be responsible for attacks on those who go ashore. Missionaries report rioting among natives, with damage estimated at about two million dollars.
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Chang Sha
China
Yang Wan Ting
Oregon Electric May Now Enter Albany
Albany Oregon April 21 By unanimous vote the city council approved an ordinance granting Oregon Electric a franchise to enter Albany The ordinance was amended in several particulars but no major changes were made Approval by the mayor is required before it becomes effective.
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Albany, Or
Oregon Electric
Albany
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Lady’s Lung Trouble
Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tennessee credits Dr Kings New Discovery with relief from severe chest pain and long suffering. The wonder medicine is advertised for coughs colds hay fever lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages with a trial bottle free and a guarantee by local dealers. A separate notice mentions San Francisco buyers planning a large box factory near the Southern Pacific depot at Klamath Falls arriving soon to begin construction.
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M.L. Dix
Clarksville
Tenn
W. A. Kuykendall
W. F. Barnes
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Klamath Falls
Oregon
FELLOWS CELEBRATING AT COBURG
Over one hundred Eugene Odd Fellows attend Coburg anniversary exercises. A special excursion train carried seven members from Eugene, with others arriving by carriages. The event featured songs, prayers, addresses by Mayor Drury and P G M William Carter, a basket dinner, a parade through local streets, lodge reports, officer elections, a baseball game, and evening events by Rebekah auxiliaries with Springfield and Eugene members assisting.
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Eugene Odd Fellows
Coburg
Eugene
Springfield
8. P. Co
America
J. D. Wigle
Geo A. Drury
P. G. M. Wm Carter
O. O. F. Hall
I. O. O. F. Hall
Willamette Street
Locust
Harrison
van Duyn
Willamette
Dixon
Skinner
McKenzie
Depot
Canton
Act Lodge
Rebekaha
Eugene Sletera
Pleasant Hill rural notes show crops thriving and local updates
Pleasant Hill reports crops look good and may surpass previous years. J T Callleen convalescent after illness. Miss Belle Warner begins term at Hazelde after Edenvale schooling. Mrs C A Davis improving, Mia Hall from Spokane assists. Grandma Hills visits Eugene relatives. Wm Goodman recovering from broken leg after Rush Island injury. Rural telephone service remains poor. Local ball game Springfield vs Pleasant Hill High ended 3 to 0, with good sportsmanship. Editorial notes discuss county road needs and right of way amid a street railway subsidy debate.
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Pleasant Hill
J.T. Callleen
Eugene
M. E. Farrow
Belle Warner
Edenvale
Hazelde
Wm. Goodman
Rush Island
Springfield
Pleasant Hi! High School
Sunday Register
Guard
College Hill Street Railway
Indictment of Negro Leader For Uprising Plans
Havana on April 26 reported indictments against General Evaristo Estenez and 22 other black prisoners for inciting rebellion and anti white violence. Evidence cited shows plans for a general uprising on May 24.
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Havana
Genereal Evaristo Estenez
Effort to defeat court of commerce defeated in House
Washington April 26 motion to strike the court of commerce feature of the administration railroad bill failed on a 140 to 140 vote Rep Bennett of New York chaired and cast the deciding tie. The remainder of the text shifts to an unrelated advertisement for Pink Pain Tablets and a local drug store promotion.
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Washington
House
Court of Commerce
Bennett
New York
Healed Hands and Feet After Cuticura Products
Charles T. Lauer of Volant Pennsylvania says eczema on his hands and feet lasted twelve years with swelling cracking and raw patches. After trying many remedies he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Remedies and reports complete healing with no recurrence for over a year.
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Charles T.lauer
R.F.D
Volant
Ivos
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