Typhoid Epidemic Surges in Butler Pennsylvania
Butler residents reel as eighty typhoid cases fill one hospital amid a fever outbreak. Diphtheria also reported with two cases. A hundred nurses arrive from Pittsburgh to aid in the fight while Philadelphia launches a public subscription and seventy five more trained nurses depart for Butler. By evening nearly 1500 ill with fever and new cases continue to mount as aid pours in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Butler
Philadelphia
Killed for Five Cents on Chicago's Elevated Road
Chicago November 30 Marcus Sheehan a guard on the elevated road was shot and killed by James Berganus owner of a Canal Street restaurant. Sheehan owed five cents for breakfast and planned to pay later Berganus declared you ll pay now or never leave this house drew a revolver and killed him. He threw the body on the sidewalk, locked the restaurant and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marcus Sheehan
James Berganus
Canal Street
Sheehan
Berganus
Separated for sixty five years story of brothers reunion
Basil Jarboe aged 77 in Loulaville hopes to see his brother Henry Jarboe who fled Bardstown sixty five years ago after a quarrel over a skiff ending in a presumed murder. Henry joined Texas Rangers, later married in San Jose and prospered with five children and twenty grandchildren. A California tripper’s call led Basil to Henry, and Henry’s daughter Mrs Cievenger confirms the tale in a new letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jarboe
Texas
The
Rangers
San Jose
Basil Jarboe
California
Oupon
Basil
Henry
Eastern Oregon Shooting Probable Fatality Near Westfall
Ontario Oregon report states Elmer Dory was shot multiple times by John Howard after a dispute over a boree gift. Howard pursued Dory with a rifle. Dory was wounded in the stomach, side, and leg. Howard is in custody. Dory was alive but not expected to survive the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Elmer Dory
John Howard
Westfall
Here
al Long
Howard
Howerd
Dory
State Auditor Arrested in Casper Over Private Bank Deposits
Casper Wyoming December 1 State Auditor Cerca 38 Nebraska has been brought here under arrest charged with receiving deposits in his private bank when he knew it was insolvent. The stockholders have raised money sufficient to pay all depositors in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
Dee
Cerca
Nebraska
Will Fight the Mormons in Nations Congress Scene
Washington December 1 The Nations Congress of Mother Clubs met today in a convention with a declared resolve to oppose Mormon influence. Speakers warned on social moral issues and called for coordinated action across states. Supports included local leaders and community organizers shaping policy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Nations Congress of
Protest Action Planned Over Smoot Seating in Senate
A memorial petition to Congress to seat the Mormon senator Smoot is planned. The move targets his polygamy rather than religion, with Senator Warren of Michigan chairing the Privileges on Elections committee. Rev. Pulden of Salt Lake and Mes. Eshoff of delphi will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Senate
Congress
Uarrows
Michigan
Committee On
Privileges On
Mes. Eshoff
Coildelphi
Pulden
Salt Lake
Canal Treaty Reaches Isthmus City for Review
The Panama canal treaty arrived from Washington and was sent to the minister of foreign affairs. It may not be signed until tomorrow. Reports that jails are filled with political prisoners are false, though about ten have been deported for creating discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Washington
Tug Idlewild Sinks After Collision Off Liberty Island
New York December 1 The tug Hercules collided with Idlewild near Liberty Island at five this morning. Idlewild split in two and sank with three crew members drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hercules
Idlewild
Liberty Island
Princess Alice files for divorce in Dresden over elopement tale
Princess Alice has begun divorce proceedings against Prince Frederick at Dresden claiming indignation over reports of her elopement with a coachman. She says the story was spread by her husband after she refused to pay his debts and threatens suit for slander. In Havana, Cuba, a heavy mountain snow event left a lost child dead from cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alice
Frederick
Dreden
Slanger
Havana
Cuba
Foggy morning wreck kills one in Mohanoy City
A special engine with a private car carrying Philadelphia & Reading railroad officials plowed into a gang of track men near Gilberton in dense fog, killing one and fatally injuring two. The injured were rushed to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohanoy City
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Gilberton
Bankers threat over Roosevelt renomination on trust investigations
New York December 1 prominent bankers with ties to recent railway mergers and trusts say they will withhold funds if Roosevelt is renominated unless he signals a slower pace on investigations of capital combinations. Secretary Bliss declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Bliss
Chief of Police Kilbourne Fatally Assaulted in Baker City
James Welch beat Chief of Police Kilbourne of Baker City Oregon after a drunken arrest on Sunday morning Kilbourne aged over 60 was knocked down kicked and left fatally injured Passersby aided the officer who survived the attack Welch claimed insanity and said he had been confined at an asylum. Kilbourne longtime Baker County resident and former sheriff served two terms and led police for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilbourne
Baker City
Oregon
James Welch
Welch
Insane Asylum
Welchie
Joseph
Wallowa County
W. H. Kilbourne
Baker County
Giant devil fish battle in Puget Sound ends with serious injuries
Seattle December 1 Gus Merbling hooks a massive devil fish in Puget Sound and endures a deadly struggle as the creature grasps him with tentacles. After a fierce fight he overcomes the monster, the largest ever caught in the sound, but Merbling sustains serious wounds and faces probable death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Gus Merbling
Puget Sound
Flsh
Merhhling
Paget Sound
Merhling
British Want Trade Drive Rail Route To Yukon
Vancouver city council has urged federal and provincial governments to offer cash bonds to any company that builds Canadian railways to the Yukon and intersect the transcontinental lines. Premier McBride promises to submit the scheme with support from Boards of Trade and public bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Yukon
McBride
British Columbia
Boards of Trade
Missouri Battleship Placed In Commission Today
Newport News reports the battleship Missouri was placed in commission today in a ceremony heavy with naval tradition. This marks the ship's official entry into active service, signaling readiness for future operations and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Missouri
Filipino leader Rios hanged. Tayabas Pope known
Manila reports Rios, a Filipino leader dubbed the Pope of Tayabas, has been convicted of murder and executed by hanging. Senor Toledo, head of the Algay Jadrones, received the death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Dee
Rios
Pope
Tayabas
Senor Toledo
Algay Jadrones
President names Al Atkinson for Hawaii secretary post
Washington dispatch reports President nominates Al Atkinson of Hawaii for secretary of Hawaii. Cushman, who completed a record 1200 mile journey from Tacoma, was sworn in today at the special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
al Atkinson
Hawaii
Senate
Cushman
Tacoma
Government urges control amid working-class unrest in Kreeff
Reports indicate growing disaffection among workers in Kreeff as authorities bolster police presence. The governor general warns of summary punishment for spreading rumors that could heighten fear among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreeff
Ashville Jury Finds Dr Jay Guilty of Second Degree Murder
In Ashville North Carolina on December 1 a jury convicted Dr Jay of murdering his children with a hammer on October 1 and he received a thirty year sentence at hard labor. A Portland Baker Theatre revival features William Gillette’s Too Much Johnson drawing big business and praise for improving with age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashville
N. C
Jay
Johnson
William Gillette
Secret Service
Baker Theatre
Portland
Gillette
Fresh Water in Salt Lake Study by Southern Pacific
San Francisco reports part of the Great Salt Lake is being turned into fresh water. Officials study the change, prompted by the Hear River flow and a railroad embankment, with a forecast that the Eastern arm may become fresh within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Great Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Lear
Portland Saloon and Gambling Situation
Portland city authorities collect monthly fines from gambling games claiming needed funds for city needs. Mayor Williams defends the rule that saloons must close gambling by 1 AM, admitting occasional violations but stressing police can't monitor every establishment with a small force. He notes only about two officers on duty and weapons present, yet adds arrests occur daily for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Williams
Japanese student accused in Ito assassination plot
A Yokohama dispatch reports a Japanese medical student was arrested on suspicion of planning to kill Marquis Ito. He was found at the Marquis villa with a dagger concealed under his kimono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yokohama
Marquis Ito
Emperor William's Affliction delays Reichstag opening
Berlin dispatch reports the Kaiser is in such weak health that he cannot open the Reichstag as usual on Thursday. Chancellor von Buelow will preside as acting head of state in his majesty's stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dec. J
Reichstag
von Buelow
Roxana Arrives Safely After Fearful Gulf Crossing
In New Orleans and gulf waters today Julia Gates’ steam yacht Roxana, long feared to have foundered with all aboard, arrived safely. The vessel completed the perilous crossing amid relief from relatives and maritime observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dec
Julia Gates
Roxana
Gulf
Justice to Indian War Veterans Bill Proposed
Washington December 1 Senator Mitchell introduced a bill to raise pensions for soldiers and widows of Indian wars to 12 dollars monthly. The measure also grants 160 acres of land to surviving veterans who served before 1901 and allows warrants for additional acres to those with less than 100 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitchell
Death of Sergeant Driscoll Bumps Chicago Murder Toll
Sergeant Driscoll of the Chicago police who was badly wounded in Tuesday's clash with the streetcar bandits died early this morning. This raises the death toll to eight in the murderous trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Driscoll
California Tragedy in Dunemoir Jail
In Dunemoir California C K McKenzie shot and killed John Inboff after a quarrel. The killer fled, drank, nearly blew his own head off, was arrested and jailed, and attempted suicide fearing lynching tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunemoir
Cal
C. K. McKenzie
John Inboff
Wheat Gamble Pushes Prices Higher in Chicago Trade
Wheat touched 2 1 2 today up 1 2 cents from a recent low. Ogden Armour stands to gain on a five million bushel December wheat holding and reportedly controls several million bushels of May wheat. Market chatter suggests he could steer prices toward a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ogden Armour
Phil J Baltimore Leads at Eugene Thanksgiving Shoot
Albany Democrat notes Phil J Baltimore of this city won the shooting event at Eugene with a score average of 1 percent, breaking 108 of 120 blue rocks and bringing home more money than he started with. Several Western Oregon crack shots from Portland participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil J. Baltimore
Eugene
Oregon
Portland
Phil
Albany
Disorders in Armenia Roil Russian Provinces Disturbances Rise
Disturbances spread across all Armenian provinces with clashes between civilians and police. Officials attribute unrest to longstanding decrees that detached church property and sparked regional tensions. The report notes international attention and disputed coverage by The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Armenia
London
Times
Depot Workers in Albany Observe Passenger Trains
Albany Democrat notes fourteen passenger trains moving through Albany yesterday as locals watch trains pass en route to bigger cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Birthday Congratulatory Note For Fred Bloom
In this city this morning a warm message sent to Mr and Mrs Fred Bloom celebrates their son born today with congratulations from well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mee
Fred Bloomfield
Fred
Elks Lodge Memorial Service at Theatre Next Sunday
The Eugene lodge of Elks will hold its annual memorial service for the dead on Sunday evening December 6 at 7 50. The program features God so Loved the World Ave Maria and Mendelssohn among others. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lodge of Elks
Order
Chopin Arthur Louis Prozz
Steiner
Forger Eastman Bound Over in Check Forgery Case
The preliminary examination of Karl Eastman a logger who passed forged checks on Eugene businessmen was held in Judge Wintermeier's court yesterday. Eastman was bound over to the circuit court in the sum of 750. Prosecutor L Harrie and defense L Bilyeu appeared as witnesses testified including N Griffin whose name was forged on the checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Eastman
Eugene
Murder confessions and remarriage court rulings note
A jailed Chicago man confesses to eighteen murders amid a grim pattern. Divorces and remarriages across states face court challenges as Iowa notches a precedent voiding such unions. An Italian death in New York follows a fatal chest wound, with burial delays. Cumana residents endure sulphurous haze as earthquakes threaten the city already destroyed six times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Iowa
Cumana
Venezuela
Raspberries in Winter in Local Window Scene
Mrs P Bausch of this city residing at Seventh and Charpnelton streets picked ripe raspberries from outdoor bushes on Thanksgiving Day. A cluster is visible in the Guard office window. Contrast to the bleak East. Mrs Hallech notes a few warm days could yield a fair berry crop.
Guthrie Returns to Oregon After East Trip
A. C. Guthrie returns from a trip East praising Oregon. He travelled as far as Virginia and notes the severe cold in St. Paul where the mercury dipped ten degrees below zero. He believes large immigration will come to Oregon next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Guthrie
Oregon
Virginia
St. Paul
Guthrie
Scarce Chit'im Drives Search for Bark Patches
High last year prices for chittim berk used to make cascara sagenda push buyers to seek thin bark patches across the country. Bark peeling kills trees, turning once plentiful areas nearly exhausted. Last year Salem men nearly bought up large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Chittim Berk
Cascara Sagenda
Barker Gun Works Christmas Goods Store Ad
Barker Gun Works promotes a large Christmas and toy display in Eugene with 25 000 articles across two rooms 20 by 80 feet. It touts plain figure pricing and claims lower prices than Chicago retailers, urging shoppers to compare freight costs and rent impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Prussia
Germany
France
Chicago
Barker Gun Works
Ninth Street
Oregon
Right Talk on Timber Land Frauds
The United States scored its first timber entry fraud conviction for subornation of perjury in San Francisco district court. The case covers 18,000 acres in Northern California with possible mineral value. Judge DeHaven warned that prearranged transfers invalidate entries and trigger perjury or subornation if parties conspire to move land to another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed By Local Dealer
A Linton Iowa dealer, Joseph McFihney, proclaims twenty years of selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He asserts quick relief for coughs and colds and recommends it as a trusty remedy available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McFi Hnney
Linton
Towa
Night passenger trains delayed by wreck near Pearl Street crossing
Two night passenger trains were held here until about 1 o'clock after a box car derailed at Pearl Street. The track at that point is in poor condition and several cars left the rails near Saturday night’s wreck. A Portland wrecking train cleared the site and restored service as diners at Grogs Hotel reported crowds seeking breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Street
Portland
Grogs Hotel
Cabbage King Ships Oregon Vegetables to California
Cabbage King of this city ships cabbage and squashes by carload lots to California. He notes Oregon vegetables are superior and cheaper to grow, and that California will buy more Oregon vegetables in the future as a large market develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
California Pointe
California
Oregon
Track Team Signs Trainer For Spring Season
Manager Virgil Karl secures W. L. Hayward as track team trainer after consultation with the athletic council. Hayward, former assistant at the University of California, has coached Pacific University and Albany College teams. He begins April 18 and will oversee early workouts once the covered track is ready. Team captain Perking directed preliminary work, with all players approving the signing amid a Y W and Y meeting at Assembly Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Karl
Athletic Council
W. L. Hayward
Hayward
University of California
Pacific University
Albany College
Perking
Karl
Milling mill collapses in Cottage Grove damage
At Wheeler and Owens mill in Cottage Grove a dam broke on Saturday at 2 o clock. The force washed posts from the east side and left the frame hanging. Wood and shingles lined the creek. machinery was unharmed though logs tore the under portions. The accident happened while workers were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove Leater
Wheeler & Owen
In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Local testimonial from Mgr John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He suffered a week with bowel trouble, tried various medicines, found relief after one dose and complete cure after the third. Card notes credit to VeLano's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wherlain
Mgr
John Hamlett
Eagle Pas
Texas
Johnson
VeLano
Annual election notice for Regene Fire department
Notice announces the Regene Fire department annual election to be held at Firemen's Hall on Monday December 7 1903. It seeks to elect one Chief Engineer and one Assistant Chief Engineer to serve the next year. Dated Eugene Oregon November 27 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regene Fire Department
Firemen’s Hall
W. T. Campbell
Eugene, Or
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsbug
Isthmus
New York Harbor
Princess Alice (Ndignant
Alaska
Washington News
Emperor William
Elks’ Lodge
Gounod
Bach
Eva Stinson
Susie Fennel
D. FE. Loveridge
Foster
Dee M. Travis
M. Glenn
Martin L. Pires
Adante Maestoso
Mendlessohn
Arthur Louis Frazer
Forger
Mr. Barker
N. Wilbur
Y. W
Grove
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!