Peruna touted as life saving cure by national commander
A National Commander of the Army and Navy Union credits Peruna with saving his life and curing catarrh. The letter-writer asserts improved health, energy, appetite, sleep, and digestion after following the recommended dosage, vowing to recommend Peruna to friends. Other testimonials praise Peruna for indigestion and chronic catarrh, including Halifax Nova Scotia and New York City officials.
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Peruna
Alvis A. Nelson
Virgilina
Donald Robb, Jr
Wrights Ave
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Hanger
Independent
Order of Forresters
Boston
Peruns
J. Edwin Browne
Army and Navy Union of U.S. A
11Th Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Peruna Endorsed by Army Adjutant General Nickerson
A. Hewitt Nickerson, Capt. A 8s Army Adjutant General on General McCook's staff, writes from the Census Building Washington DC praising Peruna as an excellent tonic with medicinal qualities that aid nature in overcoming common illnesses and keeping families healthy.
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A. Hewitt Nickerson
McCook
Washington, D. C
Stocks Fall Widely in Opening Trading
New York August 10 violent declines marked the opening stock dealings with Pacific railroads and Reading hardest hit. Northern Pacific fell 21 4, Union Pacific and Reading 25 8, Southern Pacific 23 8, American Smelter 13 4 amid land fraud probe tensions. Agencies report United States Attorney Bristol and Francis Heney awaiting Attorney General Roosevelt policy guidance before continuing Oregon prosecutions.
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New York
Pacific Railroads
Reading
Northern Pacific
Union, Pacific and
Southern Pacific
American Smelter
Amaly A
Partment of Justice
San Francisco
James R. Garfield
Interior Department
United States
William C. Bristol
Francis J. Heney
Portland Telegram
Bristol
Mr. Heney
Roosevelt
Oregon
Bay City
Gaerfield
Heney
Washington
Japanese minister's Korea visit triggers crisis and abdication
The Japanese minister of foreign affairs, during a visit to Korea, sparked a political crisis leading to the abdication of Emperor Ti Biung. The event shapes regional power dynamics and raises questions about imperial succession and foreign influence in Korean governance.
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Affain
Korea
Ti Biung
Copper and ore certificates trade amid broad activity
The market opened with sizable transactions in copper and ore certificates, showing a strong demand and a rising tone. Dealers noted large orders and a cautious swing in prices as participants scanned the early session for direction.
Fraud Case Nearing Critical Stage Stuns Local Court
Legal observers note the fraud case has moved to a pivotal stage after recent hearings. Prosecutors press for swift resolution as defense argues questions remain about evidence and jurisdiction. Local officials urge transparency and steady judicial process.
County Court Adjourned Over Roadway Case
County Commissioners granted S A saga and Ella O Neal a roadway and gateway from their property west of Eugene. Objections by D E Yoran J W Kay and David Lins upheld damages at 100 dollars. Three objectors intend to appeal. The land is a wood ranch and the route traverses timberland.
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S. A. Saga
Ella O' Neal
S. R
Eugene
D. E. Yoran
J. W. Kay
David Lins
Advancing Prices of Eugene Property
John Davies was offered and refused 12590 for a lot at the corner of Oak and East Ninth streets. The parcel fronts 64 feet on Ninth and 114 feet on Oak, with two two story and two small one story wooden buildings deemed worthless except for temporary use, rendering land value high with Ninth street frontage over 190 per front foot.
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John Davies
Oak and
East Ninth Street
Ninth
Oak Street
Ninth Street
Oregon State Journal
Portland Tragedy: Husband Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
In Portland on Thursday night Harry C. Liebe killed his wife and then took his own life amid domestic troubles. Neighbors reported a volatile home scene preceding the violence as police investigated the double tragedy.
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Portland
Harry C. Liebe
Prominent Civil War Vet Endorses Peruna Tonic
General John Finn of Washington DC a veteran soldier and Grand Army of the Republic leader writes that Peruna is agreeable and effective as a tonic. He notes it soothed his catarrhal afflictions this past winter and left him free from deleterious effects common to many nostrums.
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John Finn
Washington, D.C
Grand Army
United States
John A. Rawlins
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
Peruna
Hiram College Star Credits Peruna Tonic
Mr. G. W. Woodbury of Rogers Ohio a former captain and center of the Hiram College basketball team states that after physical and mental fatigue a few doses of Peruna restored strength and vigor more quickly and permanently than anything he knows.
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G. W. Woodbury
Rogers
Ohio
Hiram College
Grading on Carver's Road at Corvallis
The Benton County Republican notes rapid progress on the Corvallis and Alsen River Railway grading. A large railway grader works across Marys River as crews and teams operate efficiently, signaling swift completion of the section referenced.
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Carver’s
Corvallis
Alsen River
Benton County
Republican
Mary's River
American ambassador to England tired of cost of London mission
The American ambassador to England is described as weary of spending far more than his salary to maintain a grand London establishment. It serves as headquarters for American interests and as a social center linking British and American circles.
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England
London
Road grading progress and city rights debate
A mile of grade is nearly finished at J A Hite's place with seven dollars daily offered for two-team graders. Limited labor slows progress and the road may wait for grading and track laying to coincide. The council reviews right of way and a second reading of the ordinance, with potential rights for tracks depot and train operations discussed at the meeting.
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J. A. Hite
New Divinity Building Underway in City
The Divinity School building began this morning with A. Lombard starting the foundation. Plans are partly finished and the project aims to be among the citys best structures, featuring quality materials and a campaign for funds in Oregon and Washington.
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Divinity School
A. Lombard
Portland Architect Plans Eugene School Building
D L Hardin an architect from Portland plans a three story 60 by 80 foot building in Eugene with Phoenix stone from Douglas county near Oakland. It will house about six classrooms two on the first floor. a large library and offices on the second. a museum and 300 seat lecture hall on the third. Heating likely by steam or hot water. marble in the main hallway. The project aims to raise $30,000 with pledges from 200 Oregon and Washington churches and Dean Sanderson and Ella Humbert traveling to secure funds.
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D. L. Hardin
Portland
Eugene
Oregon
Douglas County
Oakland
Dean E. C. Sanderson
Washington
Ella Humbert
Couin
Siacy Puest Noore
Churchere
Doctor Best Cleared By Jury In Medical License Trial
Dr. W. E. Best was acquitted after a lengthy trial for practicing medicine without a license. Prosecutors showed he billed cases, while the defense argued payments were for delivery teams medicines and similar items. Six diplomas and certificates aided the defense, including a governor's commission and Michigan credentials.
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W. E. Best
Best
Chamberlain
East
Michigan
Town council weighs bridge project plans and site
The council meets next Monday to discuss Marys River bridge location and road access into the city. A contract for the bridge has been awarded and work could begin immediately barring unforeseen issues. Mr. Carver visits town to supervise rapid progress in ware.
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Mary's River
Carver
All Ware
Coods Estate Debt Likely Lapses Behind 40000
It now transpires that the estate of the late Henry W. Coods, president of the Lewis and Clark Exposition and a prominent Portland financier, is likely to be less than the debts by about $40,000.
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Henry W. Coods
Portland
Ten Hour Law Not Seriously Violated Here
Eugene merchants employing women clerks say the ten hour law will not discommode them. Clerks work eight to five and nine on Saturdays. stores plan nine to avoid conflict. Laundries have overtime at times but claim only a sixty hour week rule was known and never broken. They assert enforcement will cause little difficulty and see minimal violations.
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Eugene
Hhioff
Portland
W. B. Chance
Lincoln
Polk
Marion
California Line
Pacific Ocean
Cascades
Klamath Counties
Lake
Oregon
Nevada
Chance
Hoff
Cottage Grove
Storey Bracher Co Buys Eugene and Eastern Railway
Portland last evening saw the Eugene Springfield electric railway franchises and property sold to Storey Bracher Lumber Company. J O Storey becomes railway president with George Bracher as secretary. directors may include A Welch and others. Storey Bracher plans rapid construction toward Springfield and McKenzie, bridging the river and extending to cover upper Willamette Valley with Eugene as center. Senator I H Bingham credits the transfer for Lane county development and attracting capital to Western Oregon.
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Portland
Eugene-Spring Field Electric Railway
Ant
Eugene & Eastern Railway
A. Welch
Oregon
Willamette Valley Company
Storey-Bracher Lumber Company
J. O. Storey
George Bracher
J. C. Storey
E. W. Hall
J. C. Bracher
John Elliott
C. A. Hardy
Storey
Geo
J. M. Elliott
Storey- Bracher Lumber Company
I. H. Bingham
Lane County
Springfield
McKenzie Juet
Eugene
Willamette Valley
Senator Bingham
Bingham
Butch Thayer Opens Medical Practice in Wendling
Dr. F. G. Thayer recently passed the state medical board and has established a practice in Wendling. A U. of Oregon and U. of Chicago Medical School graduate, he once thrilled Kincaid Field as "Dutch" for ten yard plunges and later drew crowds in Northwest hurdles, basketball, and track.
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F. G. Thayer
State Board of Medical Examiners
Wendling
Thayer
University of Oregon
University of Chicago
Medical School
Kincaid Field
Northwest
Armory
University
Mrs Waring Improves After Surgery in Portland Hospital
Mrs John Waring of Thurston Oregon shows improvement at Good Samaritan hospital three weeks after surgery to remove a stomach tumor. Under Dr Rocky care, she plans to return home soon.
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Portland
John Waring
Thurston, Or
Good Samaritan Hospital
Rocky
Thurston
Griffin Hardware Co Seeks Second Hand Buggies for Wood Trade
Griffin Hardware Co seeks ready second hand buggies in trade for wood. Interested sellers contact Griffin Hardware Company to arrange appraisal and exchange terms.
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Griffin Hardware Co
Dawalt
Merchants Face Probes Over Ten Hour Work Rule
Eugene officials say labor law restricting women to ten hours daily applies to merchants laundries and factories. W B Chance inspector reports most mills comply with hours and safety rules with few obstinate cases. Hoff vows prosecutions if employers exceed ten hours for women, amid widespread town debate and enforcement push.
Marriages Recorded in Springfield in August 1907
At Springfield on August 6 1907 Stacey M Russell wed Mabelle Nickerson with Rev Erskine officiating. The groom manages Hamp ton Bros store and both families reside in Springfield. At Portland on August 7 1907 Walter W Baker married Maude Pritchet. The groom is son of Mrs E E Baker. the bride is a notable Springfield Junction lady.
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Springfield
Stacey M. Russell
Mabelle Nickerson
Erskine
Hampton Bros
Portland
Walter W. Baker
Maude Pritchet
E. E. Baker
Springfield Junction
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial from Toledo firm
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason. Claim includes internal use with testimonials offered. Sold by Druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
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County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Skeleton identified as Barney exhumed near Alta mill
Denver dispatch reports the skeleton claimed to be P. J. Barney, a Smuggler Union timberman missing since June 1961, was unearthed by Smuggler Union manager General Bukley Wells and others near the Alta mill twelve miles from Telluride. Steve Adams, awaiting trial in Jalil, Idaho, led the skelton’s location, but deep snow hindered proceedings.
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Denver
Telluride
P. J. Barney
Union
Alta Mill
Bukley Wells
Steve Adams
Jalil
Idaho
General Wells
Adams
Wells
Barney
Arthur Collins
Wesley Smith
Liberty Bel
Yella
Collins
Skeleton found belonging to 1901 miner case stirs Cripple Creek feud
Reports from Telluride and Denver detail a buried skeleton theory linked to W J Barney and a 1901 murder at the Smuggler Union mine. Dentists challenge identification while Wells and Adams dispute timing and methods as W F of miners tensions flare with renewed card system enforcement.
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Denver
Telluride
Colo
Lord
General Wells
W. J. Barney
Western Federation of Miners
Barney
Wes
Steve Adams
Wells
Adams
St. John
W. D. Haywood
Cripple Creek
Boise
Eugene Is Busier Town On Willamette
Eugene is described as the busiest town in the Willamette valley with Salem as a rival. Isaac Barclay of Fall Creek notes sparse shopper traffic in Salem stores and questions how business is done there. At 72, Barclay favors Lane County, praising Eugene and expressing hostility toward Salem residents.
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Eugene
Willamette Valley
Salem
Isaac Barclay
Fall Creek
Barclay
State House
Asylum
Mr. Barclay
Lane
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James F. Bracken
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Gloth Ave
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Celia Conneil
Knights of Columbus
Viscount Hayashi
Chia
Whitelaw Reid
NEW Divinity Building
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James
M’reynolds
Tobacco Trust
DR. Best
Storey-Bracher CO
Butch” Thayer
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K. M. Landis
United States Circuit Court
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
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