Panama steamer Finance sunk after collision off Sandy Hook
In dense fog off Sandy Hook the Panama steamer Finance with 850 aboard sank after a collision with the White Star liner Georgie. The Georgie saved many, bringing survivors to New York. three men are reported drowned. Authorities and life-saving crews aided in the rescue.
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Panama Railroad & Steamship Company
Sandy Hook
Sunday Hook
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Milas Irene Cambell
Golen
Henry Muller
Panama
Portland East Siders Beat Eugene High on Kincaid Field
In a Thursday afternoon game Portland East Side High defeated Eugene High 10 to 0 at Kincaid Field. Portland scored first after a fumbled Eugene drive and a blocked punt, then a later successful kick extended the lead as the half ended with Portland ahead.
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Kincaid Field
East Side High School
Portland
Eugene High School
Eugene
Portland Cag
Oregon Wins 10 0 Over Multnomah Club in Portland
The University of Oregon football team defeated Multnomah Club 10 to 0 in Portland this afternoon. The game was close and well played with no score at halftime. In the second half Oregon scored a touchdown and Moullen kicked the extra point.
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Portland
Eugene
Jenkins
Bailey
Preston
Kuykendall
Dustin Aut
University of Oregon
Multnomah Club
Oregon
Moullen
Washington State Downs Oregon Agricultural 32 to 0
Washington State University defeated Oregon Agricultural College in Seattle by 32 to 0. The first half ended 16 to 0 with Washington State scoring again in the second half. Lott was noted as a passenger on the McKenzie stage this morning for Vida.
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Guard Special Service
Seattle
Wash
Washington State University
Oregon Agricultural College
Northerners
Lott
McKenzie
Vida
Booth to speak at Methodist service next Sabbath
Hon. R A Booth of Eugene will address the morning service at the local Methodist church at 11 a m next Sabbath. His talk supports the Laymens Association of the Oregon Conference amid regional church renewal and activity. The Burkholder block nears completion with interior work by carpenters and occupancy planned for Burkholder Woods Co. Additionally, Walter Threkeld and Anna Sutherland wed in Brownsville with Rev Elkins officiating. The Masonic ball has been refurbished attracting local attention.
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Eugene
Methodist
Oregon
Burkholder
Burkholder-Woods Co
Churchill
Walter Threkeld
Anna Sutherland
Brownsville
Elkins
The
Christian Church
Eastern Star
Wall Street
Pacific Coast
Geo. B. Morsa
Winchester Fire Arms Co
Bill Hillis
Fancy Shot
Harry Ellie Ating
A. M. Cartridge Co
C. A. McLogan
Shelb Smelting &Lead Co
H. H. Veate
L Leader & Western Oregon
Hoover Couple Begin Vast Auto World Tour
New York date Nov 29 reports Mr. and Mrs. H A Hoover planning the most extensive automobile journey. They crossed by steamship Republic en route to Algiers, aiming to complete a west to east route from Los Angeles to New York, with 75 000 miles covered by year end. The Hoovers expect winter in Algeria and Egypt and Sahara expeditions, then three years touring Europe by car.
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Siberia
Turkey
Palestine
India
China
Japan
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Hawaii
San Francisco
Hoover
West
California
New York
Portland
Spokane
Omaha
Chicago
H. A. Hoover
Republic
Algiers
Hoovers
Los Angeles
Cal
Bank Officials Are Found Guilty In Mount Pleasant Case
Pittsburg November 28 verdict in United States court finds C B Mullin cashier and R K Hiesem president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Mount Pleasant guilty of embezzlement with others aiding. EF P Steinman former Acme Lumber president implicated in the scheme. Montgomery former Allegheny National Bank cashier sentenced to fifteen years for embezzlement involving over a half million and a one million bank failure. He defends his innocence and alleges unfair treatment.
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Pittsburg
Quilty
United States
C. B. Mullin
R. K. Hiesem
Armers’ and Merchants’ Bank of Mount Pleasant
EF. P. Steinman
Acme Lumber Company
Mullin
William Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Montgomery
Burglars Strike Harrisburg Businesses Overnight
In Harraburg Oregon on November 26 Jake Morgoth’s blacksmith shop was entered and tools stolen. The post office was broken into with a missing third of a cigar box. Scott and Jones’ shop also suffered a break in with $5 in cash taken. Hoboes suspected of the crime.
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Harraburg
Jake Morgoth
Morris
Scott & Jones
Hoboe
Kennedy Laxative Cough Tonic Aids Bowels For All Ages
A historical note describes Kennedy Laxative Cough Tonic as a gentle bowel mover. It claims to contain non opiate ingredients and a pleasant taste similar to maple sugar, popular with children. The ad emphasizes easy dispensing and wields familiar branding.
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Kennedy
Daughters born to Christensen couple and local notices
November 24 1908 born daughter to Mr and Mrs Chris Christensen. Herbal Johnson sold corner building and 34 feet of ground to Wm McFarland for 1800 dollars. good corner expected to rise in value. Two carpenters hunting Wednesday lost 3 dollars each in wages and spent 2 dollars on ammunition. Anthony Miller died at his son E J Miller’s residence November 21 1908 aged 187 years 11 months 22 days. Thanksgiving masquerade carnival featured Ada Powell as jockey winner of best makeup, Louis Paine as Indian winner, James Washburne as most comical girl, Joe Satterfield as monkey winner.
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Chris. Christensen
Herbal Johnson
Wm. McFarland
Anthony Miller
E. J. Miller
Joe Satterfield
Death of Benjamin Rush in Josephine County 1808
Obituary notes Benjamin Rush died at home near Granta Pase in Josephine County after years of illness. Born in Alabama on December 2, 1839, he moved with family to Arkansas, then Oregon, settling in Lane County and later Josephine County. Married in 1872 to Misa Cantell, four children survived, with relatives named in the piece. The writer praises Rush as an honest, upright man with a compassionate heart.
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Granta Pase
Josephine County
Benjamin Rush
Decconed
Alalemea
Arkansas
Oregon
Lane County
Misa Sarah Cantell
James Richard
Laura Mitchell
Crescent
Nevada
Mary Elizabeth
Philip Joseph
Samuel Rush
Crook County
John Calloway
Is this the End of a Traveler’s Long Journey
A brief obituary note honors H. C. Perkins praising his cheerful conduct and helpful words during his final voyage “over the isthmus down into the tide,” framing his departure as a brief, meaningful journey.
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H. C. Perkins
Women of Woodcraft elect new officers at Eu gene Circle
At Eu gene Circle No. 16 W of W regular meeting on Friday November 27 officers were elected for the ensuing term Post Guardian Neighbor Alberta S MaeMurphey Guardian Neighbor Luella M Brewster Adviser Mary M Chambers Clerk 8 J Wilson Banker Etta J Green Magician Emma M Long Attendant Margaret M Heitch Inner Sentinel Severine Newman Outer Sentinel Laura Morris Captain of Guards Ella KE Fraz er Musician Minnie R Frank Manager for 18 months Mary Chessman Managers held over Jennie M Williams and Lurena Zimmer
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Eugene Circle No. 16
Post Guardian
Alberta S. MaeMurphey
Guardian
Luella M. Brewster
Mary M. Chambers
J. Wilson
Etta J. Green
Emma M. Long
Margaret M. Heitch
Inner Sentinel
Severine Newman
Outer Sentinel
Laura Morris
Ella KE. Fraz
Oregon lumber sold in Canada sparks duty petition
Wellington New Zealand November 2 The Dominion timber trade is harmed by Oregon pine imports. Local Oregon timber owners and merchants petition the premier to impose a duty. A royal commission will be appointed to investigate. Also a testimonial for Electric Bitters claims relief from indigestion with notes of liver and female health benefits at W A Kuykendall's Drug Store.
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Wellington
N. Z
Dominion
Oregon
Mary Dowling
No. 228Th Ave
San Francisco
W. A. Kuykendall
Pleasant Liver Pills DeWitt’s Little Early Risers
Pleasant, sure, easy little liver pills are DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Lane County School Board Convention Discusses Reform
Delegates from county districts attend the second annual convention at the courthouse to hear leaders in education discuss district work and state reforms. The reforms aim to shift burdens more equitably and will be presented to the Legislature. Notables include State Superintendent and Dr H D, with remarks on local taxation and wealth disparities across districts.
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Lane County
Court House
Tance
Ae Man
Ackerman -_Salem
Amouth
H. D. University
Confession Ties 16-Year-Old Golden Ormond to Fires
The report cites a Pinkerton detective linked confession by Golden Ormond, a sixteen year old, claiming involvement in multiple incendiary fires over the past five months. Authorities note fires at tanks and a late damaged facility as part of the pattern.
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Baker
Golden Ormond
Meses Aerate Gree
Ormond
Mind Your Basic If you don't nonedy F your business to keep
Fragmentary note mentions self care and remedies with references to pills and jaundice. No clear人物, place, or event identifiable from the readable text.
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