Scandal Amid Multnomah County Office Looting Report
Portland Aug 14 reports claim an organized gang looted Multnomah County offices over years with headquarters in the county clerk's office. The expert asserts absout proof of widespread theft and taxpayers losing thousands in every department. The case of Jett and White ended with life imprisonment for first degree murder. A rumor says Northern Pacific may build a Columbia River line near Kalama. Massacre reports from Monastir allege Turkish troops killed children and abducted girls and women during insurgent clashes.
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Multnomah County
Scripps News Association
Louisville
Jett and
White
Marcum Cam
State Penitentiary
Portland
Northern Pacific Railroad
Kalama
Columbia River
Astoria
Northern Pacific
Washington
Goble
Oregon
Jeffries Defeats Corbett in Tenth Round Fight Receipts
In San Francisco James J Jeffries defeated James J Corbett in the tenth round after a stomach blow. Corbett, the former Sullivan foe, fell and could not continue. Receipts totaled 8240 with 43 738 to the fighters and a crowd of 10 059 attended. Scripps News reports from Salem note Frank Curtis of Portland, a four month guard, in the context of local items.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
James J. Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Tchampion
Jeffries
Corbett
Leing
War den named for McPherson vacancy at state penitentiary
Louisville dispatch reports the McPherson vacancy filled with a new warden appointment today. Jett and White, convicted murderers of Attorney Macrum, were denied a new trial and will be moved to the penitentiary tomorrow. Also reported is the Campania wireless money order incident as a returning passenger wired funds to his mother aboard Europe-bound ships sixty miles apart.
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Scripps News Association
Louisville
Jett
White
Macrum
New York
Aug. W
Campania
Henry Robertson
Europe
Luciaia
Poreer
Porser
Righteous Czar Demands Turkish Atrocity Probe
St Petersburg August 15 Russian government issues imperative notice to Turkey demanding full investigation of atrocities on women by Turkish troops and punishment of offenders. Russia vows to compel sultan to terms as Black Sea patrols move to enforce the demand.
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St. Petersburg
Turkey
Russia
Black Sea
Oregon Apples Wanted in London
California ships about 350000 boxes of apples annually to Great Britain, but Oregon packers prevail in packing quality and outsell California by about one box per batch. The British market regards Oregon fruit as better, a prestige earned through superior packing rather than fruit quality.
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California
Great Britain
Oregon
Califrnia
San Francisco Chronicle
Fierce Oregon Salmon Incident at Grant's Pass
A newcomer from the East, viewing salmon from the dam in Grant's Pass, was knocked by a giant fish that leaped onto his legs. He fled in alarm, insisting the creature would kill him. Earlier, a salmon lunged over a spike and flopped. a nearby boy freed it and joked about being arrested.
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Grant's Pass
Grant’s Pass
Tci
Oregon
All Trains to Carry Mail Under New Government Plan
The Postmaster General orders every train to become a mail train by appointing railroad staff to handle mail. The measure aims to prevent interstate commerce and passenger traffic disruptions from strikes and to ensure proper carriage and delivery of mail across the system. Impetus reportedly comes from publishers using train crews to deliver papers.
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United States
United States Postal Service
Runaway Sheriff and Deputy on Buckboard Run
Sheriff Fred Fisk and Deputy Harry Bown manned a buckboard rig on West Eighth street when a harness fault spooked the horses. Bown fell from the wagon after being thrown against the curb, the team rode on for about a mile before stopping. Both men were shaken and bruised, with Fisk sustaining gravel cuts on his hands. the rig suffered little damage.
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Daily Guard
Fred Fisk
Harry Bown
West Eighth Street
Bown
Fred
Harry
Poisoned Boy: Son of Fort Columbia Doctor Dies
Mark Bailey, 12, son of Dr Edward Bailey, Fort Columbia post surgeon, died after eating blackberries near home in Fort Columbia Washington. Authorities suspect ptomaine poisoning from canned goods used by workers, while family and Eugene acquaintances recall the deceased’s former residence and notable relatives. The case stunned Prof and Mrs Mark Bailey and left the mother severely distressed.
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Daily Guard
Mark Bailey
Edward Bailey
Fort Columbia
Washington
Eugene
Eugene Building Boom Reported in 2024 Growth
A local resident counts 144 buildings erected or under construction in Eugene since January 1, most are modern first class residences. Coburg notes 72 new houses in that period, though many are small. Growth appears substantial with quality housing rising in Eugene.
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Eugene
Gvoard
Coburg
Ringling Bros Excursions Offer Cheap Eugene Trip
Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows arrange special excursion rates on all travel lines to Eugene for Friday August 28 afternoon performances. The event marks the only local show this season, featuring 575 skilled artists in equestrian gymnastic and aerial acts, 650 horses, a vast menagerie with rare creatures, and a Crusaders and Jerusalem spectacle. A Drililaot street parade begins three miles long.
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Ringling Brothers
Eugene
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
America
Jerusalem
Crusaders
Bethel School District Plans Remodel of School House
Bethel school district No 2 directors vote to enlarge and remodel the school house adding a second room and other improvements. The district had petitioned the county for division recently, but the petition was denied.
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Bethel School District No.2
Jeffries Wins World Title Fight in San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 11 James Jeffries, defending champion, defeated James Corbett in the tenth round with a solar plexus blow. Corbett failed to rise after the count as Tommy Ryan stopped the bout, witnessed by the era’s largest paged crowd at Mechanics' Pavilion.
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Guard
San Francisco
James Jeffries
James Corbett
San Franciso
Corbett
Tommy Ryan
Jeffries
Pagdom
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Jeff
Swong
Corbet
Corbett Funs
Corbett Lively
Anothr
Nioth
Personal notices fill Eugene area with travelers visitors
Many residents and visitors are listed in the August 15 Personal notices. Individuals travel between Eugene, Portland, Salem, and coastal towns. names include Chas Sloat, Lee Logan, C Russell, Al Holden, Jerry Dammon, James Belknap, Leona Perkins, L A Parks, John Hooker, F B Selover, J W Shamate, Howard Towen, J A Maurer, T H Garret, Janette Clark, Robt Thompson, Morriss Schwarzschild, D K Krousse, W G Leavy, and other locals. Activities span visits, business trips, outings, and arrivals from Drain, Cottage Grove, Toledo, and beyond. Several guests stay with hosts in Eugene, with some heading to Portland, Newport, San Francisco, or Albany during the period.
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James Belknap
McKenzie
Leona Perkins
Drain
Eugene
L. A. Parks
Salem
John Hooker
Panther
F. B. Selover
Portland
J. W. Shamate
Walterville
Howard Towen
Iown
Janette Clark
O. W. Williams
la Grande
Robt. Thompson
Roseburg Fight Ends In Serious Injury At Bar
Roseburg Oregon August 14 George E Brown a rage driver was assaulted by O E Warren a pugilist bartender last night Brown was knocked down kicked about the face and head requiring 15 stitches and his lower jaw broken he lies in a coma awaiting developments Warren is in jail on bond set at 100 for further action
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Roseburg
George E. Brown
O. E. Warren
Brown
Warren
Harvest Hards Scarce in Pelonse Country
Harvest tasks are scarce in Carfield Washington as crops ripen. Laborers command 2 to 3 and 84 dollars per day for work done, with harvests expected to surge in ten days. Wheat yields are forecast at about two and a half bushels, many fields reaching higher per acre.
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Carfield
Wash
Pelonse
Foresters Picnic Highlights and Contests Report
Foresters of America Court Poplar No. 34 hosted a Saturday picnic at Bangs' Park with a long afternoon and evening program. Highlights included a boxing match between Billy Fat and Jerry Portly, burlesque baseball by the Leans, and a lively dance with prizes awarded for multiple events and performances.
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Court Poplar No. 34
Foresters of America
Billy Fat
Jeri
Preffries Corbett
Forester Fats
Ross
Peter Hanusfret
Norbert Aya
Fat Man
M. H. Coffman Firet
Flint
Gurl
Ella Hendershott
Ada Hendershott
Peter Hanns
Frank Mater Firet
Louis
Augustus Flint
Jerry Portlhy
Constable Smith
Policeman Croper
Old Roond
C. C. White
Moon
J. H. Zimmer
Otho Roberts
Logger Arrest After Park Incident
A logger was taken in last night by Patrolman Croner after parents complained about a girl at a city park. He was questioned and found not to have harmed or spoken to any child. He was mildly intoxicated but conscious, and released this morning by Chief Stiles amid a specific complaint against him.
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Croner
Stiles
Specife
Horse Fair Show in Eugene to feature Ringling Brothers exhibits
The fair presents a premier collection of breeding stock and world class specimens as part of a Ringling Brothers exhibition. Notable entries include a fleet trotter, graceful saddle horse, aristocratic driver, Pereheron, Arabian stallion, Kentucky thoroughbred, English cob, stylish coach horse, and a spirited pony. The event occurs in Eugene on August 2, in the afternoon only.
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Ringling Brothera
Floree Raver
Gracefel Sanaddler
Pereheron
Eugene
Healed by Prayer Report Of Cottage Grove Woman
Dr L W Brown was summoned to Cottage Grove to hear a claimed miracle as a blind eye for fifty years was cured during an operation after the patient prayed for divine aid. Witnesses testified to restored sight though physicians offered no scientific explanation.
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L. W. Brown
Cottage Grove
Pension system begins as Southern Pacific retires four veterans
The Southern Pacific pension system starts and four long serving employees are retired under its provisions including G Ewald of the transportation department in Oregon. More high officials, all over 70 and with over 20 years of service, are expected to join the retirement list soon. Joseph L Wilcutt, N V P Smith, T H Goodman, Jerome Madden, J N Hanford, E Black Ryan are named among potential retirees.
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Southern Pacific
G. Ewald
Transportation Department
Lines
Oregon
Pension Board
Joseph L. Wilcutt
Central Pacific
N. V P. Smith
Southren Puavifle Company
T.H. Goodman
Jerome Madden
Southern Pacific Company
J. N. Hanford
E. Black Ryan
Poisoner Wreaks Havoc on Dogs in Eugene
A self described dog poisoner, once a prison candidate, roams Eugene at night poisoning several fine dogs. Cas Matlock’s Deacon and Captain Moon’s favorite dog are among the victims, as M. S. Barkers’ hunter also falls prey. Owners warned to keep dogs confined while the suspect remains at large.
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Daily Guard
Eugene
Cas Matlock
Frank McMurry Resigns Rural Route No 2 Carrier
Frank McMurry of Eugene has submitted his resignation as carrier on rural mail delivery route No 2. The resignation takes effect in October. Patrons of the route praise his service and some doubt the appointment of a successor. An examination may be held for the appointment.
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Frank McMurry
Eugene
Frank
Carey Martin to Wed in Grangeville Idaho
Carey FP Martin plans marriage to Miss Leora P Smith of Grangeville Idaho next Wednesday evening after traveling from Salem to Seattle. The couple will reside in Salem, where Miss Smith is a daughter of Francis M Smith of Howell Prairie.
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Salem Journal
Carey
Martin
Seattle
Grangeville
Idaho
Leora P. Smith
Oollege
Oregon National Guard Officer Faces Loan Suit
Portland report states Major G. C. Yoo Kglotfetin of the Oregon National Guard is sued to return borrowed money from his residence at various times. Military remnants and accouterments have been tagged as part of the case.
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Portland
G.C. Yoo Kglotfetein
Oregon Nestrovel Guard
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