Ditching near Irving Station kills and injures many
A Cottage Grove local train was ditched by a sleeping tawny bull four and a half miles north of Eugene near Irving Station. Four or five cars left the track. engineer Jack Nichols of Portland died after suffering scalding injuries. Fireman Frank Bolter, of George Bailey, Eugene, and passenger Roy Swartz of Junction City perished. Dozens injured including Verne Apperson of Eugene and John Wright of Portland. The accident halted traffic for hours while wrecking crews cleared the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nichols
Portland
Frank Bolter
George Bailey
Eugene
Ray Swartz
Junction
Verne Apperson
John Wright
John Francis Wilbright
Pittsburg
C. Gilbert
Albert Rahn
Cottage Grove
Fogene
South Lane City
W. Waddle
Two Boys Die In Blind Car Accident Near Eugene
George Bailey of Eugene and Ray Swartz died when riding the blind baggag e coach between Junction and Eugene on the Cottage Grove local last night. Bailey, seventeen, was a lunch counter worker near the depot and left behind his parents C B Bailey and wife and a sister. Swartz, nineteen, from Junction, was reportedly riding for sport with Bailey. Conductor Minkler tried to remove them at Irving. The train wreck left Bailey unrecognized until noon by his watch chain. Mrs Swartz and the Junction family were notified and traveled to the morgue to claim Ray. Surviving are Henry Swartz and the parents. Fireman Bolton was shipped to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Swartz
Junction City
George Halley
Bailey
Nichols
Portland
Paine
Nichol
Eugene
Roseburg
Ed Eugene
George Bailey
Ray Swartz
Junction
Cottage Grove
C B. Bailey
Gordon Block
Olive
East Eighth Street
Washington
Swartz
Minkler
Irving
Wilbright
al Swartz
Ray
Henry
Fuller
Swarts
Gordon
Bolton
Coroner Opens Inquest Into Wreck Victims
The coroner began the inquest into the deaths of Engineer Jack Nichols Conductor Charles Minkler Fireman Balter and others from last night’s wreck. Witnesses including Dr. Paine Eugene Davis and Hotel Gross proprietor Waddle testified about injuries rescue efforts and train conditions. The hearing adjourned to 5 pm for more testimony on liability for the bull on the railroad right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nichols
George Bailey
Ray Swartz
Gordon
Balter
Portland
Fields
W. M. Preston
J. M. Howe
L. D. Forrest
W. E. Brown
F. M. DeNeffe
G. H. Irish
D. A. Paine
Eugene
Paine
Vern Apperson
John F. Wilbright
Engineer Nichols
Charles Minkler
Irving
Junction City
Eugene Davis
W. Waddle
Gross
William Hodes
Waddle
Minkler
Otto Gilstrap
Mia Gordon
Southern Pacific Company
Holter
Crante Rae Enreuan
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy Sold In Salem Oregon
Hickory Bark Remedy Company of Salem Oregon offers a cough cure guaranteed pure or money refunded and guaranteed to make a friend. Sold by Hulls Red Cross Drug Store and first class dealers everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Brak Remedy Company
Salem
Hull
Red Cross Drug Store
Sudden Death of Baron von Sternberg Diplomat
Heidelberg Aug 24 Baron Speck von Sternberg German ambassador to the United States died last night at the Hotel Victoria The baroness Miss Lillian May Langham of Louisville Ky was with him The baron had visited Germany since May seeking treatment for a disease feared cancer but doctors said lupus could be cured The baroness lived in Louisville about two years with her uncle Arthur Langham and previously in Los Angeles
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Heidelberg
Germany
Baron Speck von Sternberg
United States
Victoria
Lillian May Langham
Louisville
Sternberg
Baroness von Sternberg
Arthur Langham
Los Angeles
Death of Baron von Sternberg Shocks Washington Circle
Washington mourns the death of Baron von Sternberg aged diplomat famed for his ties to President Roosevelt and officials. He left Washington May 15 for Germany, with a White House friendship noted, while Berlin announces a September decision on his successor and cites lung inflammation as the immediate cause.
Treasury Teller Arrested for Theft of Government Money
Chicago reports George W. Fitzgerald, a sub-treasury teller, arrested for the theft of 173000 dollars of government funds seized seventeen months earlier. He was admitted to $50000 bail and set for examination on August 31. He claimed he had no nickel that does not...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George W. Fitzgerald
Chicago Sub-Treasury
Fitzgerald defends gambling profits in government case
Fitzgerald told reporters he invested 200 dollars and earned 700 through speculation after leaving government work. A private detective agency assembled the evidence. the government did not appear in court today. Chief Wilkie and Captain Porter questioned the case, while supporters urged his exoneration. An assistant US attorney said federal authorities will not prosecute unless new evidence arises. The government doubts the current evidence justifies charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Wilkie
Porter
United States
Davis
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy Promoted for Lung Ailments
An old advertisement promotes Hickory Bark Cough Remedy as a dependable cure for lung trouble cough cold hoarseness and sore throat. Sold by Hell's Red Croes Drug Store and others in local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell's
Red Croes Drug Store
Contractors Awarded Sewer Jobs in Local Alleys
The council let contracts to three bidders. E. R. Mammey won the Fourth to Fifth street sewer for 1600 dollars, M. B. Barker the Second to Third for 274 percent, and McClain & McArthur the Twelfth street sewer for 457 dollars and a Thirteenth street segment for 475 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silber
E. KR. Mammey
Fourth
Fifth Street
Barker
McClain & McArthur
Twelfth Street
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Liver Pills Sold Locally
DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills advertised as easy pleasant and sure, offered by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Man Who Held Washington's Horse Still Lives
New York dated Aug 24 report details Rev Mason Brooks a 138 year old negro clergyman claiming he held General Washingtons horse on the road to Raritan as a child born in Cuba in 1770. Brooks says he has preached seven decades and spent five years in Egypt as a missionary, citing the exact road spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
Somerville
N. J
Mason Brooks
George Washington
Raritan
Cuba
Somerset County
New Jersey
County
Washington
Egypt
Hains Preliminary Postponed In Murder Case
The arraignment of Captain Peter G. Hains and brother T Jenkins Hains for the killing of William E Annis and his brother as accessory has been postponed to next Friday. Major Hains, in uniform, refused to discuss the case insisting his leave of absence expires and he must return to his post at the fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter G. Hains
T. Jenkins Hains
William E. Annis
Hains
Annis
Antil
Hop growers begin picking September fifth in county
Hop experts estimate picking starts September five to ten in most yards with one early Junction yard starting this month. The Willamette valley mid tier crop is two weeks late while Lane county should be about a week late. Growers face losses from delaying harvest or sinking more funds amid a weak market. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised as a remedy and are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Willamette Valley
Lane County
Four Buildings Burned in Albany Business District
Albany Ore Aug 23 Fire early Sunday destroyed four frame buildings in the center of Albanys business district causing a loss of 16150 with 8450 insured Brick walls on each side prevented a wider spread. Principal losers included Ellora Plano House of Portland 8000 loss 5000 insurance Arcade barber shop Bruce and Huston 1200 loss 600 insurance Mrs Brenner owner of two buildings 1200 loss 900 insurance Linn Benton Real Estate Office 200 loss no insurance Dr A Stark building 5009 loss fully insured Stetters Cash Store rear warehouse 200 loss no insurance A Schmidt Gun and Bicycle Shop 2500 loss 500 insurance Frank G Will building 400 loss fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ellora Plano House
Portland
Bruce & Huston
A. Schmidt
Frank G. Will
Downward course of kidney ailments warned
A Eugene reader warns against the downward spiral of kidney disease and endorses Doan's Kidney Pills. Edgar Washburn of 442 Lawrence Street reports relief from backache and kidney complaints after using the remedy, praising its effectiveness. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S agent in Buffalo, N Y. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Eugene
Edgar Washburn
Lawrence Street
Eugene, Or
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Wool Growers Meet in Zion City
Salt Lake City August 26 Plans to break up the wool trust dominate the three day convention of the National Wool Growers Association leading growers from Wyoming Colorado Oregon Utah Washington Arizona Montana Idaho and others. Discussion centers on storage warehouses in chief wool growing centers to cut middlemen. pilot programs in St Paul and Omaha praised for good results and potential large scale plants planned in Chicago Denver Omaha Kansas City Minneapolis and other markets. A committee has studied the issue for months and will report at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Wool Trust
National
Wool Growers’ Association
Wyoming
Colorado
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Arizona
Montana
Idaho
St. Paul
Omaha
Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Kodol Advertises Stomach Relief Medication
An old advertisement claims Kodol prevents early dyspeptic attacks and speeds stomach restoration when used. It urges readers to buy a bottle today from all druggists.
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Ik of
Irving Station
Daily Guard
Mer mm Eugene
Gers
Maker
Conharles Minkler
Scruges
Aleaca
Eugene Pole
Nichola
Southern Pacific
Frank Balter
Pennsylvania
Eugene Hospital
Wreck
Baron von Sternberg
Roosevel
von Sternberg
Baron
Roosevelt
Atlee
Pinchott
White House
Berlin
Foreign Office
Hermann von Hatzfeldt-Wildenbureg
Prince von Balow
Treasury
Adlai E. Stevenson
1 .Nola
Democrats
All Druggista
Almbany
Ple
SSS
S. S
S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Sanders
J. W. Quackenbush & Sons
Dakota
MES Old College
Hington and
Tenth Streets
Kasparilla
Hoyt Chmaical Co
Dersch Bree, Bega. Ri
Zion City
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