McMurray contracts probe fuels government delay claim
Sulphur Oklahoma August testimony before a congressional committee contends the government could not rapidly sell Indian lands worth 30 million dollars and distribute funds. Former District Attorney W B Johnson describes indictments in the McMurray matter and recalls pressure, telegrams, and a ten thousand dollar check from attorney Ledbetter amid administration ties.
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Oklahoma
Congressional Committee
McMurray
Ins
McMurray Oe
Atative Carter
Oklahom
Vice
Sherman
Sulphur
Okla
W. B. Johnson
Mansfield
Cornish
Congressional Investigating Committee
United States
Johnson
Manefield
Washington
Russell
Cecil Lyon
Texas
Lyon
Co. W. Ledbetter
Johnson Testi
Indian leader cites McMurray firm aid to tribes
Holmes Wills, a Chickasaw, told the committee why the Indians employed McMurray to assist them. He blamed the government for bungling in Indian affairs and endorsed Ledbetter as the top attorney.
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McMurray
Ledbetter
Holmes Wills
Bailard's Herbine Sold At Dillion Drug Store
An 1890s style ad claims many quarrelsome people at home are liver affected and offers Bailard's Herbine to improve mood. Bottles priced at 50 cents and sold at Dillion Drug Store.
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Bailard
Dillion Drug Store
Ballinger and Taft Plan a Clean House Shakeup
Washington dispatches indicate the Administration seeks a quiet cabinet reshuffle ahead of national elections. Rumors tie Secretary Ballinger to retirement, while Speaker Cannon and Senator Aldrich are also slated to depart. Observers say the moves aim to reassure voters and signal decisive reform.
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Washington
Beverly
Taft
Beverly Dispatches
Ballinger
Cannon
House of Representatives
Aldrich
Sutherland's Fagle Eye Salve Offered Everywhere 5c
An advertisement touts Sutherland's Fagle Eye Salve as a creamy snow white ointment in air tight tubes for all eye troubles and safe for babies. It notes a price of 5 cents and sale by Dillon & Co. The notice also reports a marriage license granted yesterday afternoon to Thomas C. Duncan of Portland and Laurella E. Neely of Marcola.
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Sutherland
Dillon Pre «1 | Co
Thos. C. Duncan
Portland
Laurella E. Neely
Marcola
Oregon Troops Try New Pill Ration in Field Exercise
Cosgrove Washington August 15 The Oregon regiments will test a compact pill form emergency ration secured by the U S Quartermaster in tomorrow s arduous field maneuvers Observers from the regular establishment will evaluate the rations which weigh only ounces and promise rapid full feeling after ten minutes The exercise promises a 20 mile advance with forced marches skirmish reconnaissance and patrol duties as the most extensive summer maneuver yet planned for the force
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Cosgrove
Wash
United States Quartermaster Department
Oregon
United States
War Department
Maus
Reville
Sumner
Dr tells Pine Wall Money best for coughs and throat trouble
Doctor endorses Pine Wall Money as the remedy for coughs colds croup grip whooping cough bronchitis and asthma. Sold everywhere with a bell on the bottle Boln by Dillon Drug Co.
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Dillon Drug Co
Siuslaw Jetty Progress Reported At Siuslaw Port
North Bend Oregon August 14 progress on the south jetty is rapid about 1500 feet of the long pier completed solid rock construction with weights up to ten tons government appropriation 250000 available 56000 immediate use port or county must raise equal amount 125000 more expected to take three years to finish jetty deepens channel and power plant activity noted.
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North Bend, Or
Siuslaw
Oemon
Eugene Continues Building Boom With New Blocks
Eugene shows a bustling building scene with many residences and substantial commercial blocks under construction. Hampton's three story department store at Sixth and Wilmette leads new brick structures, while nearby blocks for Red Cross drug store and other firms rise. Demolition and remodeling proceed on adjacent properties as plans for Northwestern Corporation and Mrs Idaho Campbell two story brick blocks advance.
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Eugene
Hampton
Sixth and
Wilmette
Hampton Block
F. L. Chambers
Red Cross Drug Store
Chambers
Bennett Block
West Ninth Street
Titus
Willamette Street
Green Grocery
Northwestern Corporation
Hensill Je
Titus Block
Idaho
Rapes block near completion housing Rangs Livery Co
The Rapes block at the corner of fast Eighth and Pearl streets is near completion and will house the Rangs Livery Co early next month. Other business blocks are planned for fall or spring with steady activity expected to continue in this line for a long time.
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Fast Eighth
Pearl Streets
Rangs Livery Co
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief for Wounds
A printer's ad touts Booklen's Arnica Salve as instant relief for burns cuts and sores and claims it heals ulcers eczema chapped hands and sprains, urging readers to try the product at W. A Kuykendall's.
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Booklen
Great Corée
W. A Kuykeadil
Johnson refused fake in Jeffries bout as man to fight square
Chicago reports Marty Cutler, sparring partner of Jack Johnson, says efforts were made to persuade Johnson to lay down for Jeffries. He cites late night meetings between Berger and Little, Johnson’s training quarters, and claims Jeffries was knocked out by Bob Armstrong at Rowardennan leading to days of recovery.
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Chicago
Marty Cutler
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Jeffries
Little
Cutler
Seal Neck
San Francisco
Berger
Bob Armstrong
Rowardenian
Bob
Dr Bell Anti-F QIN For Internal and External Use
A brief medical note promotes Dr Bell anti fever medicine for internal and external use. The copy claims effectiveness, listing usage directions and potential benefits for fever and general relief, but provides no verifiable evidence or clinical data. The text reads as an advertisement with promotional language and limited pharmacological detail.
Bartlett pears coming in at cannery
The Eugene Fruit Growers' association cannery employs about forty women and girls packing Bartlett pears. Managers say the pears are of fine quality and will fetch a good price in the East. Carloads will be shipped from Douglas county, with greens packed due to travel distance. The cannery seeks more evergreen blackberries, paying two and a half cents per pound.
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Eugene Fruit Growers’ Association
Bartlett
Holt
Douglas County
Oregon
Coto Ty
Association
California
Cannery
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Guard Printing Company
Agene
M Murray
Cald
Ledber
Leditter
Burke
Hom
O Poorman
Hillhurst
Poorman
W. W. Wilson
Yoran
Hotchkiss
Frazer
Pine Wall
W. Benns
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
Staggers Skeptics
Jeff
McGee
Dillon Drug Store
DR. Bell
Bartlett Pears
Panama Canal
Wm. A. Fretwell
Lucama
N.C
W. A. Uykendall
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