Mayor Gaynor Shot On Ship Deck In Hoboken
New York August 9 Mayor Gaynor was dangerously wounded at 9 45 this morning on the deck of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse at Hoboken as he prepared to depart for a European vacation. The attacker James J Gallagher 50 a discharged city employee fired three shots. One bullet lodged in the neck but the mayor remained conscious and steady. Gallagher claimed he acted because Gaynor prevented him from earning his bread and was seized by ship guards. The mayor was taken to St Marys Hospital Hoboken and given a formal bulletin noting the wound in the neck region and that X rays would locate the bullet.
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New York
Gaynor
Hoboken
Europe
James J. Gallagher
Third Avenue
New York City Dock Department
Gallagher
North Sea
Alout
Dosth
Sophie Johnson
Newlandlady
Newgast
York
McGovern
Johnson
Porter House
Stehman
Mra. Johnson
Gore Bribery Case Ties Sherman to Congress
In Muskogee on Aug 4 Senator Gore said Creagore approached him with a bribery offer tied to McMurray contracts that would pay attorneys 10 percent of profits from 460000 acres of Indian coal and asphalt lands. He named Senator Curtis and Congressman McGuire as others allegedly interested. An employee of the Justice Department was also said to be involved. Gore declined to identify them. Hammon refused to comment.
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Muskogee
Gore
Creagore
Oklahoma
Hammon Sugit
Hammon
Washington
Congress
Curtis
McGuire
Department of Justice
McMurray
New York
Associated Press
Sherman Has Not Yet Been Informed
Utica New York August 4 reports an attempt to see Vice Presidential was erased that A 4 then gone to country place in Rondacks. He will arrive at his destination late today.
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Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Senator Curtis Denies McMurray Contracts Link
Topeka Aug 4 Senator Curtis emphatically denies any connection with the McMurray contracts. He rejected reports tying him to the deals and urged the public to disregard the rumors.
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Curtis
Topeka
Kan
McMurray
Oregon Electric Franchise Granted Without Clarity
Oregon Electric grants franchise details remain uncertain as Eugene to Albany line aims for completion in 18 months. A $10,000 bond ensures faithful performance while Lane County Asset Co gains track access on Fifth Street. Emergency clause activates ordinance immediately with unspecified franchise duration.
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Jine
Eugene
Albany
Lane County Asset Co
Fifth Street
Texas Democrats Weigh Bryan Dilemma At State Convention
In Galveston on August 9 Texas democrats debate how to handle William Jennings Bryan now that he plans to become a citizen of Texas. The Nebraska statesman, recently ousted from power in his home state, signals a shift toward Texas affiliation.
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Galveston
Texas
Bryan
Nebraska Statesman
Lone Star
William Jennings Bryan
Drys
Nebraska
Eugene approves Fifth street Oregon Electric franchise
Eugene city council passed a 25 year Oregon Electric franchise guaranteeing an Albany to Eugene line within 18 months of effect and a 10000 bond, with Lane County Asset Co using Fifth street tracks from west city limits to High street. Attendee Harrison Allen praised the project as a city milestone amid related street, sewer, and lumber yard provisions.
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Oregon Electric Railway
Fifth Street
Eugene
Albany
Portland
Harrison Allen
Oregon Electric
Lane County Asset Co
High Street
Garrett
Fire and Water Committee
Grant Hendricks
Walterville
Henderson
B. F. Dorris
Matlock
Ober
I. N. Harbaugh
Sewer Committee
K. L. Hall
Campbell
Svarverud
Commercial Club
McDonald
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cure All Cough Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as best for coughs colds croup grip whooping cough bronchitis asthma and all throat and bronchial troubles. Sold everywhere look for the bell on the bottle sold by Dillon Drug Co 8 1
Keeney-Hyland Co. Incorporates Under New Name
Articles filed for Western Exchange reorganization of Keeney-Hyland Realty Co. with incorporators W. H. Hyland R. C. Keeney and Leo M. Casey. Eugene is principal office, capital stock 106000, real estate and sawmill related ventures including railroads and Lowell townsite.
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Western Exchange
Keeney-Hyland Realty Co
W. H
Lowell
Lowell Meadows
Eugene
Natron- Klamath
Dr Shoop Remedies and Local Notices
Internally Dr Bell s Anti Pain treats colic flux diarrhoea cramps and all bowel complaints Externally Curesa sore breasts corns bunions toothache neuralgia and all pains Sold everywhere It is antiseptic Dr Shoop s Night Cure is promoted in a free book offered by Dr Shoop Racine Wis Offered by Yerington Drug Store and P G Smith arrives with mules and horses to farm land near the river city
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Bell
Dillon
Judge Lovett Invited to Visit Eugene by Commercial Club
Commercial club trustees authorize C Freeman to extend a formal invitation to Judge Lovett head of Harriman railroads and party touring central and southeastern Oregon by auto to visit Eugene on the path to Portland. Manager Freeman awaits contact by wire and hopes to relay the invitation soon. Movements uncertain but follow General Manager O Brien’s route and may reach Eugene via Natros Klamath Falls cutoff to inspect current construction work.
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Commercial Club
C. Freeman
Judge Lovett
Harriman
Oregon
Eugene
Portland
Thie City
Freeman
O'Brien
Natros-Klamath Falls
Grizwalds remarks on Oregon primary history and reform
Charles N Grimwald writes from Eugene on July 4 1910 about Henry B McGinn Portland candidate for circuit court No 3. He recalls leadership for direct primary initiative referendum and popular legislation and recounts corruption under the old system. He argues for the primary law and warns voters about assembly influence and corporate interests in elections.
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Eugene, Or
Henry BE. McGinn
Portland, Or
Department No. 3
Iosa B. Cleland
Multanehe@brenit court
State Senate
Multnomah County
Portland
Repub- Mean Club
Oregon
Lane County
Assembly
Union
United States
Woolmen's Hall
Joseph Simon
Charles H. Carey
Larry Sullivan
Geo. H. Willams
Electric Light Company
Red Light District
Plank Seeks Republican Nomination in Coming Primaries
Constable F T Plank will again run on the Republican ticket at the upcoming primaries. Several other party candidates are also seeking the nomination. A. H Smock reported a remarkable fruit yield of fifty greengage plums from a twig barely 12 inches long from his orchard near the College Crest addition. A marriage license was issued Saturday to Josse Martin and Anna Brooks, both residents of Eugene. Names of another Eugene couple were withheld for a few days.
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Galveston
Southwest
Agricultural Department
F. T. Plank
A. H
College Crest
Josse Martin
Anna Brooks
Eugene
Knights Templar Parade Dazzles Chicago Amid Royal Review
A colossal Knights Templar parade winds through Michigan Avenue Chicago in full regalia with banners swords and plumes. British Lord Henry James Earl of Euston reviews the march as Mayor Busse and Governor Deneen receive tribute. An early streetcar accident injures Herman Gresman of Apollo Commandery, who dies later at a hospital.
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Chicago
Knights Templar
Order
Michigan Avenue
Henry James
Earl of Euston
George
England
Wales
Red Cross
Busse
Deneen
Music Hall
Alinda
Herman Gresman
Apollo Commandery
Templar Way
Reno man’s vacation trip praises Eugene and local roads
C J Saddler of Reno Nevada and his wife and brother in law Lawrence Fray visited Eugene on a vacation trip. They praised Eugene and the nearby roads but criticized Oregon statewide roads saying Nevada routes were worse. They noted bitulithic paving in towns and macadam country roads, and compared Reno’s 16 000 population to Eugene. They plan to return via California.
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Reno
Nev
Eugene
C. J. Saddler
Reno Automobile Association
Overland Hotel
Lawrence Fray
Oregon
Nevada
Klamath Falls
Medford
California
Saddler
Titus Family Returns Home From London Springs
Mr and Mrs M Titus and An dy Titus are home from London Springs in a brief notice noting their travel.
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Mr. and More
M. Titus
Andy Titus
Londoal Springs
Meyers case remanded for new trial in Oregon
The Oregon Supreme Court remanded the George Meyers case for a new trial after ruling that the admission of a witness’s remark about shooting arresting officers was prejudicial and too remote to relate to the defendant. The court held a known officer’s attempted arrest cannot be reassessed with a pistol and emphasized the remark did not concern the defense.
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Salem, Or
4 Anderson
George Meyers
Supreme Court
George Meyera
Thomas Eckart
Justine Meuiride
Wilnesa Anderson
Moyers
Thal
McBride
Wortha
Eckart
Bar
Pine Tar Honey Remedy Bell Bottle Ad Note
An ad fragment promotes Pr Ella Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for common ailments. It emphasizes care to prevent danger and notes the product is bolded by Dillon Drug Co with a bell symbol on the bottle.
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Dillon Drug Co
Millrace trouble ends in arrest of Grace Schall
A Fairmount property owner and mill race dispute led to the arrest of Grace Schall wife of W E Schall on threats to shoot Grant Knight and his brush clearing crew for Chambers Power Co. Judge Bryson advised legal restraint and the case was temporarily dismissed with bond potential if threats recur.
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Fairmount
Mra Grace Schall
W. E. Schall
Grant Knight
Chambers Power Company
Knight
Bristol
Bonney
Schall Place
Schall
Justice of the Peace
Bryson
Mrs. Schall
Plank
Lamant
Bryson Fondant
V. Hemenway
Sehall
Eircutt
Threata
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