Competition for the Standard Oil in Old Mexico
Arrangements for a 50 million plus American syndicate to develop Mexican oil lands have been announced. The plan seeks to ship product to Central and South America Europe and Africa in competition with Standard Oil. The venture will take over the Mexican Petroleum Company, which owns about a million acres in Mexico and reports over one hundred gushers with oil akin to southeastern Texas grade.
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New York
Mexico
Central
South America
Europe
Africa
Standard Oil Company
Mexican Petroleum Company
California
Texas
Sudden Death of Judge Sears in Portland
Portland Oregon Aug 26 Judge Alfred F Sears Jr of the state circuit court a leading Oregon jurist died of apuplexy at his residence on Madison street shortly before 4 o clock yesterday morning The death was unexpected with no prior warning to his family The funeral is set for Tuesday Governor Chamberlain plans to appoint a Democrat to fill the vacancy to avoid a solid single party bench
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Portland
Alfred F. Sears, Jr
State Clrench Court
Oregon
Syo Fast
Madison Street
Chamberlain
Sears
Child Born During Hop Pickers Stay at Walker Yard
A group of fourteen hop pickers traveling from Roseburg to Independence halted at the Walker yard between Eugene and Springfield. Manager Charles Sovereign said he needed about 15 more pickers to keep the dry kilns going, the crowd agreed to remain through the picking season. Within two hours a child was born to one of the women in the party and both mother and second child are reported to be well.
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Roseburg
Independence
Walker Yard
Eugene
Springfield
Charles Sovereign
Bevereien
Lane county pioneer John Kizer dies in Thurston
John Kizer, an early Lane County pioneer, died at his Thurston home Sunday morning at 9 30 from cancer of the bowels. Born May 18 1830 in Indiana, he came to Oregon about 50 years ago, lived on a donation land claim at Thurston, and left two nephews and a niece. Funeral held with interment at Mt Vernon cemetery. Also notes death at Eugene hospital of J M Edwards 73 from Brights disease. Funeral at former home on Indian Creek near Mapleton. Also infant Kibie Leone Yeager dies at 11 months 22 days of cholera infantum. funeral at family home Tuesday at 2 with Rev Trimble officiating. Interment at O F cemetery.
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Eugene Hospital
J. M. Edwards
Bright
Indian Creek
Mapleton
John Kizer
Lane County
Thurston
Indiana
Oregon
Frank Whiteaker
Neice
Minnie Whiteaker
Mt. Vernon
W. L. Yeager
Garden Street
Fairmount
Kiebie Leone Yeager
D. H. Trimble
Methodist Church
Bell outlines plans for First National Bank of Springfield
John B. Bell of a new Springfield banking firm discussed building plans with Architect Hunicker. He said the company may incorporate under national bank law, naming the institution the First National Bank of Springfield if formed.
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John B. Bell
Springfield
Hunicker
National Bank
First National Bank of
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy Promises Sure Cure
An advertisement for Hickory Bark Cough Remedy as a dependable cure for long coughs colds and sore throats. Promoted by Hull's Red Cross Drug Store and sold at first-class dealers nationwide.
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Hull
Red Cross Drug Store
Concrete culverts replacing wooden ones along the southern rate area
Eight workmen arrived Saturday and will stay for some time to install concrete culverts replacing the existing wooden structures. The company has been carrying out improvements in the southern part of the rate and is gradually moving northward with its crew.
Armenian suspects located in Bulgaria
New York reports three Armenians wanted for the murder of Father Kaspar Vartanian have been located in Bulgaria. The alert notes their capture as a potential breakthrough in the case.
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Bulgaria
New York
Kaspar Vartanian
Railway Bridge Contract Likely In A Few Days
A Welch of Eu gene & Eastern Railway says the Willamette river bridge at Springfield will likely have the contract let within a week or ten days with bids to be considered. officials will be in town early this week. L N Roney may bid and an Idaho man who recently inspected the site may also submit. Rushing the work could finish before high water.
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A, Welch
Eugene & Eastern Railway Company
Willamette River
Springfield
Welch
L. N. Roney
Idaho
Hop Market Unusually Quiet This Week
The local hop market shows lifeless activity with few inquiries and little volume. Prices on the Pacific coast range from 4 to 6 cents as brewers stay well stocked. Oregon Washington and California crops look favorable with lice controlled and picking starting next week in Sacramento. New York reports good ripening of early varieties and delayed late hops. Europe shows good conditions while Germany weakens and London exports surge.
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Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
California
Sacramento
New York State
England
London
Died at Coburg and Drain in August 1907 events
Obituaries note the death of Willard F E Dunkle aged 3 years 9 months 6 days with remains shipped to Tallman for interment in Tallman cemetery. Miss Lelia Cellars aged 23 died at Eugene hospital after two weeks in Drain home. survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jih Cellara six sisters and five brothers. Funeral likely in Drain tomorrow with body moved there by undertaker W T Gordon.
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Coburg
Willard FE. Dunkle
Tallman
Eugene
Lelia Cellers
Drain
Jih Cellara
W. T. Gordon
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Colds
An advertisement extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for colds coughs whooping cough and bronchitis with a testimonial from Mrs Hall of Sioux Falls. A note mentions the Eugene and Eastern Hallway dynamo and two reels of trolley guy wire arriving.
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Hall
Sioux Falla, D
Linn Drug Co
Eugene & Eastern
Cures All Kidney Bladder and Rheumatic Troubles
A patent medicine ad offers a two months treatment for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles priced at one dollar. Mail order from Dr BE W Hall of St Louis Missouri and Hall's Drug Store. Testimonials promised.
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BE. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louia
Hall
Hail and storm sweep Umatilla county with widespread damage
August storms ravage northwest Oregon with a major hail belt from Thorp Hollow to Athena Weston, ripping wheat fields, stripping orchards, and washing out bridges. Lightning, rain, and wind strike Canby and West Salem causing fires and damaged hop houses while forecasts warn of mold risk in warm wet weather.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Umatilla County
Umatilla
Thorp Hollow
Athena
Weston
West Salem
Salem
William Gosser
Gooser
Athena City
Wasco County
Clackamas
Gilliam County
Washington
Whitman County
Pullman
Cowlits
McKenzie Road Improvements Ordered by County Judge
County Judge Chrisman recently returned from an outing on the upper McKenzie and called for road repairs to smooth rough sections by removing large rocks. He also planned to channel spring water and blue river flow, with culverts where crossings are needed, to reduce runoff across the thoroughfare. Hickory Bark Cough Remedy is offered for sale by Holl's Red Cross Drug Store.
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Chrisman
Upper
McKenzie
Blue River
Nitroglycerine Plant Explosion Kills Two At Sopranto
In Berkeley vicinity a nitro glycerine mixing house at Sopran to of Giant Powder Company blew up at 11 am causing two workers to die instantly. Three tons of nitro glycerine detonated, fire and debris spread, three buildings ruined, thousands of gallons of acid and oil released, property loss estimated at $50,000, windows shattered miles away, no definite cause yet.
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Berkeley
Giant
Powder Company
Sopranto
San Pablo
Powder Trust
Train Wreck After Cloud Burst Near Hatton Washington
Hatton August 25 a seven foot high wall of water collapsed the Northern Pacific roadbed between Hatton and Connell. A freight train traveling west ran off the track as the washout occurred. H A Piegos aboard the cars was killed. The washouts span miles and block the main line delaying freight and passenger services. Connell suffered property damage as floods moved structures from foundations and scattered debris. No confirmed deaths in Connell though several narrow escapes reported.
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Hatton
Wash
Northern Pacific
Connell
H. A. Piegos
Harriman Goes to Central Oregon to Inspect Rail Prospects
Portland Aug 26 E H Harriman will explore interior Oregon by four large automobiles from a Portland garage Accompanied by J P O'Brien manager of Harriman interests In the Pacific Northwest and his hunting party at Pelican Bay the Union Pacific magnate will personally inspect Central Oregon to see inducements for railroad building General Manager O'Brien left Portland last night at 11 o clock in a private car Oregon with three freight cars carrying four automobiles Chaffeurs to drive the cars accompanied Mr O'Brien
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Portland
E. H. Harriman
Oregon
J. P. O'Brien
Hariman
Pacific Northwest
Pelican Bay
Union Pacific
Central Oregon
Mananger O'Brien
Shaniko
Chaffeurs
Mr. O'Brien
Bar Association Opens 30th Maine Meeting
Portland Maine August 26 The 30th annual meeting of the Bar Association opened today at city hall with a full house. President Parker called the session to order and Chief Justice Emory of Maine delivered the welcome. A key feature is the life insurance committee report on legislation scheduled for tomorrow. Judge Parker received loud applause during his address.
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Portland
The
Bar Association
Parker
Life Insurance Committee
Emory
Maine
Married at Jasper as Corum weds Clara Sylvester
At the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Philip Sylvester in Jasper on Sunday August 25 1907 at noon P M Corum of Central Point Jackson county and Miss Clara Sylvester of Jasper were married by Rev A E McAlister of Eugene. A small wedding dinner followed and the couple will reside in Ashland for now. The bride is well known in Lane county and the groom is described as a young man of sterling qualities with many friends offering congratulations.
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Philip Sylvester
Jasper
P. M. Corum
Central Point
Jackson County
Clara Sylvester
A. E. McAlister
Eugene
Ashland
Lane County
Children in Pain Suffering Hunger Treated by Vermifuge
An advertisement urging readers that persistent crying in hungry babies is caused by intestinal worms and recommending White's Cream Vermifuge from Linn Drug Company as a cure. It promises immediate relief and thriving after treatment.
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Linn Drug Company
Freeman Family Moves Into Cedar Flat Home
The household goods of F.M. Freeman arrived from Portland this morning and are being taken to Cedar Flat, where Mr. Freeman and family will reside.
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F.M. Feeman
Portland
Cedar Flat
Mr. Freeman
Springfield Defeats Drain By Big Score In Exhibition
Springfield crushed Drain 24 to 2 on Sunday afternoon in a one sided baseball game. Springfield batted out five home runs with Tullafero hitting two and Kestley, Peret, and Marksbury one each. Regular league action Coburg at Eugene was forfeited after Coburg failed to appear. Local players staged a practice game in place.
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Drain
Springfield
Sawmillers
Springfield Bunch
Yoncalla
Oakland
Cottage Grove
Tallafero
Kestley
Peret
Marksbury
Eugene
Coburg
New Springfield Bank Building Plans and Specs
Architect John Hunticker drafts plans for a new Springfield bank building by John B. Bell. One story structure 20 feet by 60 feet on the Washburne corner facing south. Built of Newberg pressed brick with stone trim. vault interior 7 by 10 feet.
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John Hunticker
Bank
Springfield
John B. Bell
Washburne Corner
Newberg
Substantial Bank Building Planned with Front Cashier, Rear Director Room
A substantially built bank building will feature a cashier's office at the front and a director's room in the rear. Modern fixtures and furniture will characterize the interior. Four large east windows will supply interior light, with an additional front window and a side door near the front.
Thomas O Day Named Sears Vacant Chair
Governor Chamberlain appointed Hon Thomas O Day to the vacancy on Multnomah county circuit bench created by the death of Judge A F Sears in Portland. The timing allows O Day to prepare before the circuit court session opens next Monday.
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Chamberlain
Thomas O'Day
Multnomah County
A. F. Sears
Portland
Otsego Journal endorses Dr King’s New Discovery
In Gilbertsville New York editor William M Deitz hails Dr King’s New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Otsego County for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases. The ad promises a guarantee and prices 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle offered by DeLano’s store.
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Otseco County
Wm. M. Deitz
Journal
Gilbertsville
New York
Dr. King
DeLano
Tre
Miner sought as shaft reaches depth at Spencer Butte coal mine
President Zimmerman of Spencer Butte Coal and Petroleum Company reports the shaft is down over 100 feet with workers on day and night shifts. The firm seeks a skilled miner to join the crew and offers employment to experienced candidates.
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Zimmerman
Spencer Butte Coal and Petroleum Company
Right of Way Costs Warm for Southern Pacific
Reports from landowners along the Natron-Klamath road corridor show the Southern Pacific Company paid generous prices for the eight foot right of way. Payments ranged up to thousands per mile, with notable purchases near Eugene and several hundreds for small parcels. Settlers along the line express satisfaction despite the expensive right of way, and no lawsuits are noted.
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Natron-Klamath Road
Southern Pacific Company
Eugene
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised by Texas Merchant
J. T. Best of Wiles Point Texas recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism burns cuts and sore muscles claiming instant relief. Liss Drug Company sells it with promotional notes from the Daily Guards.
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Ballard
J. T. Best
Wiles Point
Texas
Liss Drug Company
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