Former champ Jeffries says never again for world title
Milwaukee report recounts James J. Jeffries declaring he will not enter the ring for a title again. The article details his Los Angeles visit, health problems after the Reno bout, including facial paralysis, optic nerve injury, and a confessed nervous breakdown that impaired his performance against Johnson.
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Milwaukee
Wim
T. S. Andrews
Jeffries
Los Angeles
Jeff
Johnson
Andrews
Reno
Jap Officers Refuse Aid To American Ship Mongolia
In San Francisco on August 10 Captain B P Kitt testified before Steamboat Inspectors Bolles and Bull that Japanese warship Takao Kan refused to assist the Mongolia after it grounded at Shimida harbor July 15. Officials said the incident falls outside their jurisdiction but may prompt diplomatic notes.
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San Francisco
B. P. Kitt
Mongolia
United States
Bolles and Bull
Shimida
Japan
Kitt
Takao Kan
Local Births And Deaths Reported In brief
Seven births are noted west of Eugene and in Eugene between July 20 and July 30 1910 with listed parents. One death is recorded for Mrs Sarah West mother of Railroad Commissioner Dr West, who died in Salem at age 78.
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Eugene
Henry Miller
W. Jeans
Sarah West
Dr. West
Balem
Dr Prentice Becomes Lane County Health Officer
Dr J W Harris who served five years and two months resigns. County court appoints Dr F W Prentice to succeed him as health officer. Appointments are at the court’s discretion. The position carries substantial duties with commensurate pay.
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J. W. Harris
Lane County
F. W. Prentice
Dr. Harris
Dr. Prentice
Harris
McArthur Files Declaration for Multnomah Senate Seat
Portland August 10 C N McArthur filed his candidacy for state senator from Multnomah county Thirteenth district chosen by the recent Republican assembly He pled a direct primary and open assembly and pledged to support a sane economical administration while representing constituents honestly He will vote for a Republican U S Senator in 1913 but will oppose any candidate with an unclean political or moral record Also H C Ellis and R H Bayley are in town urging Lane county to back a McKenzie route road from Eugene to Prineville connecting Willamette valley towns and boosting a strong auto route via Eugene if the road is well maintained
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Portland
C. N. McArthur
Multnomah County
McArthur
Assembly
United States
H. C. Ellis
R. H. Bayley
Crook
Lane County Court
Eugene
Prineville
Willamette Valley
England Hop Crop Outlook Weighs on Market
Portland reports from London dated July 27 indicate cool rainy weather slowed hop vine growth, making a heavy English crop unlikely. Estimates vary from 270,000 to 300,000 cwts with prices not rising. traders note demand modest and some spot purchases possible as exporters eye available export-quality stock.
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Portland
Kola Nels
Oregon
London
England
John Carmichael
Glilberg & Petterson
Salem
Front Street
Weekly Eugene Market Report with Diverse Livestock Data
The report lists fresh market figures for dairy eggs and butter, poultry prices, and a wide range of livestock values. Cattle, steers, veal, sheep, and hogs show varied prices. grain and hay prices are noted alongside wool, hides, and farm staples. Data includes regional ranges and last sale trends across Oregon and Eastern markets.
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Perth
Oregon
Ulin
Shien
St. He Owen
Willamette Valley
Cornell says Jeff was doped before bout
Roger Cornell who trained Jeffries believed he was drugged before the fight with Johnson. He cited signs of change from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, noting Jeffries fled, returned late, and behaved like a child, actions unlike his normal temperament.
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San Francisco
Roger Cornell
Jeffries
Johnson
Jeffrica
American Wrestler Dr Roller Injured in London Match
New York reports Dr. B. F. Roller suffered two broken ribs after a challenge match in London against Gama. The East Indian challenger, smaller in size but outmatched in weight, won both falls in 1:40 and 9:26 for a $1000 stake.
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New York
London
B. F. Roller
Gama
Hyomel touted as cure all for catarrh and cough
An ad claims Hyomel, made from eucalyptus from inland Australia, can ward off catarrh and consumption. The outfit costs $1 with inhaler and instructions, refills $0.50, and a money back guarantee is offered by Booth's Hyometo of Buffalo.
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Australia
Red Crow, Drug Co
Booth
Buffalo
Barnum and Bailey’s Leug to Oregon This Month
The circus tour will pass through Oregon this month skipping Eugene and performing in Salem on August 27. The Guard notes a complimentary ticket to the Salem show.
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Barnum & Bailey
Oregon
Eugene
Salem
Ucket
Six Miles of City Water Pipe Laid for Cottage Grove
American Light and Water Company nears completion on a new $100 000 mountain water system with six miles of pipe laid from the Laying Creek intake toward Cottage Grove. Heavy trenching and boulders slow work. teams and scrapers will ease future progress. Nearby notes report Mr. Allen’s trip to Wyoming Chicago and Indianapolis. Mr Woodward plans Montana return and sale of a Main Street brick building. a bank failure in Montana affects his holdings. John Hull is selling 300 acres south of town in five and ten acre tracts with direct public highways through the parcel. 46 acres already sold.
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American Light & Water Company
Cottage Grove
al i
Dorena
Alen
Wyoming
Chicago
Indianapolis
Wil
Montana
Chas, Woodwart
Main Street
DeWalds
Woodward
Minnesota
John Hull Io
Sentinel
Seattle Wrestler Loses Big Match to Champion of India
London Aug Dr BD F Koller of Beattie lost a wrestling match for $1000 against the champion of India Gama. Gama won the first fall in 1 minute 40 seconds and the second fall in 9 minutes 9 seconds. Alf Walker reports the Borchert party photographed deer at the Jeffries camp site and found a salty alumlike substance deer lick. sample secured for analysis.
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London
F. Koller
Beattie
Gam
India
Gama
Alf Walker
Borchert
Jeffries
McKenzie
Sitke
Local notes include purchases and travels in Junction City
Sam Nieleen buys the Kendall cottage for 1200 and takes possession midweek. Mrs. Mary McGuire from Coeur d Alene visits relatives. Haven Belknap and family plan a two week stay in London Springs. Dave Strome reports a new north town residence. Mrs. Geo Harper returns from Albany, Wisconsin, lighter by 12 pounds due to heat. Harry Leppert suffers a left index finger amputation while splitting kindling, likely affecting piano teaching. The Zamwalt family announces daughter Leda Elizabeths marriage to Marion Guy Kelso in early September at their Irving, Texas home. W. K. Newell of Gaston discusses pests with Lanecoun orchardists. fruit crop overall looks excellent this year.
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Sam Nieleen
Kendall
Mary McGuire
Coeur Alene
Idaho
Mra
M. D. Allen
Harry Milliorn
Haven Belknap
London Springs
Dave Strome
North
BE. W. Zamwalt
Leda Elizabeth
Marlon Guy Kelso
Junction City
Irving
W. K. Newell
Gaston
Lanecoun
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Mr. Johnson
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Lev! Strauss
CPO
Lamont Coatt
W. W Ball
Acme
M. C. Jensen
County Court
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Mark
Krastern
Vie
Shorts
Willaapatte
Eaport
Eraham
Sige
Wray
California
Eugene Market
O.c
Sian Rae
S. B.S. Wa
Atlanta
Cornell
DR. Roller
Seattle
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