Springfield Dec 6 City Election Fields Listed
Springfield voters face a mayoral contest between M. M Peery and W. M. Sutton. Council candidates include Lapley Perkins and Rivett. L. M. Beebe seeks recorder with J. S. Rhoads in third term. L. K. Pace and S. M. Rivensell run for treasurer amid transit schedule changes and temporary adjustments announced by Manager Lambirth in Portland.
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Springfield
M. M Peery
W. M. Sutton
Couneilmen
Lapley
Perkins and
Rivett
L. M. Beebe
God J. S. Rhoads
L. K. Pace
M. Rivensell
News
Flood damage in West Springfield resume report
The receded flood left land washed away and gravel scattered across roads. Mud holes, ruts, broken fences, and damaged orchards mar properties. a large hole at the end of an embankment and drift piles hinder rail and road access. Workers struggle to fill gaps as potatoes from Dorris farm were swept downstream.
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Springfield
Loveridge
Southern Acific Railroad Company
Eperd
Lme
Dacoes
Farle
Cravel
Jonda
Troetiean Ag
Dorris
Sprinefield
Change in Springfield car service looms again
A probable adjustment to the Springfield streetcar schedule emerges after a week of forty minute runs. Officials debate whether to revert or modify the existing timetable as riders weigh the impact on service reliability and city transit needs.
Booth-Kelly Sawmill Sets Record At Springfield
The Booth-Kelly sawmill at Springfield cut 172000 feet of lumber in a ten hour shift, surpassing the previous record just over 160000. Strong supervision and good conditions enabled the yield with lumber shipped to eastern and local markets as produced. An earlier accident caused light layoff, while a “nigger shaft” issue repeated. Thanksgiving break left yard staff idle while gates were raised to float logs, delaying the flour mill.
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Booth-Kelly
Springfield
Cothelr
Town Meeting Discusses Bonds and School Plans
Tonleht the annual school meeting is held at the school house at 7:30 and at this meeting plans for a new building will be discussed. Bonds must be funded by a city vote before money is available for this purpose. Customary school matters will be brought up and discussed. The petition for change in Southern Pacific service, started last month and sent to the company, has not been heard from. Floods raise five inches this week compared to three years ago. The marking of high-water marks by Albert Walker shows the back water area would be unaffected by the current. Spelling committees begin work for the promotion fund next week, funds now at $700 per year, aiming to double. Depot interior gets a fresh coat of paint. several flood-displaced cross walks need realignment. Springfield reports L Jacobs and wife of Klamath Falls welcomed a baby boy on November 9, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs were former Springfield residents and merchants. News notes John Kestly and daughter Mae joined Mayor Perry’s Thanksgiving dinner and remained for the Elke entertainment and banquet.
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Southern Pacific Service
Montag
Albert Walker
Springfield
L. Jacobs
Klamath Falls
Ballinger Defends Federal Land Policy and Retirement Plan
Washington reports the annual Interior Department summary to President Garfield’s successor Secretary Ballinger. He urges voluntary retirement with a funded system, cites past land grants and theft of public lands, and vows vigorous prosecution of land laws violations to curb private greed and preserve national resources.
Strange disease among horses in Walla Walla area
Horses across the region are dying from an infectious liver disease called pernicious anemia spreading unchecked. Owners report heavy losses and veterinarians are mystified. W. P. Reser lost 60 horses, with others claiming similar fatalities. A comparable outbreak struck the Midwest last year. Flwnn McCornack, son of Dr H F McCornack, arrived from Dundee to spend the winter.
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Walla Walla
Wash
W. P. Reser
Middle West
Flwnn McCornack
H. F. McCornack
Dundee
Yamhill County
Zelaya Threatens Consul and Takes Refuge in Managua Legation
Washington reports the U S consul in Managua is under threat by President Zelaya and may remain secure inside the legation. Rumors say Zelaya may retire or attempt to flee by the Pacific coast as Congress meets December 1. Dispatches also recount Cannon and Grace’s reported capture and later execution amid legal controversy.
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Washington
United States
Managua
Zelaya
Legation
Pacific
Irias
Nicaragua
State Department
Cannon
Department
Red Cross
Grace
San Juan
Bluefelds
No Marines At Bluefield Rebellion Update
In Bluefield Nicaragua on November 29 there are no American marines ashore and no American warships have arrived since the rebellion began.
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Bluefield
Nicaragua
Labor leaders urge Taft to include labor reforms
Washington Nov 29 labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers urged President Taft to include recommendations aiding labor in his annual message. They pressed for federal injunction rules affecting personal liberty and for excluding labor organizations from Sherman act provisions, noting Taft likely won’t detail Sherman act changes due to pending Supreme Court cases.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Supreme Court
Death of Jacob Keller at Engere Hospital
Jacob Keller died at Engere hospital on November 29 after a hernia operation. Born in Switzerland in 1844 he emigrated to America at 19, lived in Tfnels then Woona City before moving to Eugene in 1908. Survived by six children A E Keller J B Keller Mrs O W Johnson E C Keller W A Keller Miss Edith Keller. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of son from Bandon.
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Engere Hospital
Jacob Keller
Switzerland
America
Tfnels
Lowlee Joheeca
Wooona City
Ming
Eugene
Irving
Hive
West Fifth Street
Keller
A. E. Keller
J. B. Keller
Iowa
O. W. Johnson
Springfield
E. C. Keller
W. A. Keller
Bandon
Edith Keller
Methodist Church
Married at Springfield as Moe L Smith weds Walter N Casteel
In Springfield on November 25 1909 at the residence of G N Castsell Miss Moe L Smith and Walter N Casteel were married by Rev J Franklin Day they will reside in Springfield until spring then move to Flat Reservation where Casteel drew land in a government drawing Friends offer congratulations In Portland on November 22 1908 J O Thomas and Miss Rona Morris both of Eugene will reside in Eugene A man sold a saddle to a second hand store that was stolen with a horse in Crook county The seller has not been found Mrs Anna Pryor returns home from the East
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Springfield
G. N. Castell
Moe L. Smith
Walter N. Casteel
J. Franklin Day
The
Baptist Church
Ind
Casteel
Portland
J. O. Thomas
Rona Morris
Eugene
E. D. Shook
Prinévil'l
Crook County
Street orator convicted of conspiracy in Spokane
Spokane November 29 John Pancner a leader of the I W W convicted of conspiracy and sentenced to six months in jail at hard labor. Evidence showed he sent telegrams urging men to fill the jails at Spokane Panener has appealed.
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Spokane
Wash
John Pancner
Panener
Thanksgiving wedding in southern Benton
Special Correspondence Osburg November 23 a pretty home wedding was held at the Meek home in honor of foster daughter Eva Baker who wed Harry Cartwright on Thanksgiving day Rev J R Ennis presided Best man Walter Meek brides maid Myrtle Cartwright organ Naomi Meek violin Winifred Gates The reception featured orchids a white floral arch and bell. many gifts including silver and china were presented The couple meet warm wishes from friends in Coburg Corvallis and nearby towns
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Osburg
Arlington A. Meek
Eva Baker
Harry Cartwright
Charles Cartwright
Monroe
J. R. Ennis
Peoria
Walter Meek
Coburg
Myrtle Cartwright
Naomi Meek
Winifred Gates
A. A. Meek
John Humphreys
J. H. Starr
H. H. Copenhaver
Corvallis
Rev
Ennis
Robert Meek
Neal Baker
Robert Baker
Emmett Moore
Loris Starr
Edward Reques Mediation In Alsop Claim Between U S and Chile
London reports a formal request by the United States through its foreign office for King Edward to arbitrate the Alsop claim with Chile. Later the Chilean government made a similar mediation request.
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London
Edward
United States
Chili
Foreign Office
Demand for Rough Lumber Advances Price
Winnipeg Nov 28 rough lumber rose a dollar per thousand across northwestern Canada as mills call in traveling salesmen amid a rush of orders. British Columbia mills report US business up, helping drive the advance with another rise planned before spring. Portland roses arrive for depot park replacing summer flowers with expanded beds of roses.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
British Columbia
United States
Portland
Depot Park
Women and Men Suffer Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Classic ad claims kidney illness harms mind and ambition, cites both genders. Promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with sample offers and mail order to Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Clothing pattern and quality questioned by customer
A customer raises concerns about pattern style and fabric quality, prompting a review of the clothing item. Details on whether the fit meets expectations and if alterations or refunds are offered are under consideration.
Prompt grocery deliveries save housewives time
A local grocer touts reliable prompt and correct deliveries whether orders are placed in person or by others. The ad emphasizes timely supper preparation and customer convenience, promising accuracy and punctuality.
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KR Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Vufala NY
Springfield and Vicinity
Lambirth
West Springfield
West
Lornefield
Eta Southern Oregon Commission CO
W. H. McCorquepace
Front ST
OnEaom
Urs
Ballinger
Washington, D. C
Ilon
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Garfield
Department of the Interior
Ita
Congressional
Alaska
Hitchcock
Anna Pryor
Benton
West Halp
Tanhog (Depot) Park
AELS
Stern & CO
Ular
Hanson
East Ninth Street
W. M. Green
Willamette St
Norte
Woodward-Clarke
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