Senate Holds Up Confirmations Of Appointees
Washington December 11. The Senate delays confirming George Cortelyou as secretary of the interior while it seeks a pledge on Shaw and Hitchcock realignment. California Democrats block a Chinese exclusion bill in committee amid probes and a Porto Rico message praising education, self government, and citizenship for Porto Ricans.
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Washington, D
Senate
George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Interior
Shaw
Hitchock
House
California
Porto Rico
Roosevelt Letter Praises Island Administration Law
The message from The White House dated December 11, 1906 commends Congress for enacting the law under which the island is now administered. After personal inspection and five years of administration work, Roosevelt says no better method could have achieved the results.
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Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Japs Pleased With Message Of President
Paris dispatch notes Japanese minister M Kurino lauding Roosevelt’s San Francisco policy. He says most favored nation clause should ensure no discrimination and equal treatment, aligning with Japan’s aims. Elmira notes mention church Christmas tree, local visits, moving plans, spelling school, and small town happenings.
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Paris
M. Kurino
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Congress
Associated Press
Japan
Walterville Notes Brighten Local Life
Walterville progress under Professor Gilbert as the school plans a Nome tree for December 24. Local residents include George Barns tending logging interests, Harry Russell from Thurston visiting for a missing girl, J. W. Shumate in Eugene and purchasing timber, and Mr. Newman of Scobert and Dodge buying potatoes.
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Walterville
Gilbert
George Barns
Harry Russell
Thurston
J. W. Shumate
Eugene
R. Goff
Matt Emrick
Sep
J. W. Keys
Jackson
Newman
Scobert & Dodge
Trolley Railway Work to Start Early in 1907
Eugene Springfield electric railway and Eugene street railway construction slated to begin early in 1907 according to E W Hall of Willamette Valley Co. Bids open December 15 at Portland office, with work likely starting soon after January 1. Salem Portland line progress rapid and should finish in 1907, then valley extension toward Eugene expected by 1908. Albany street railway acquired by the company will be electrified and operated with the valley line.
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E. W. Hall
Willamette Valley Co
Portland
Eugene-Springfield Electric Railway
Eugene Street Railway
Salem-Portland
Halsard
Eugene
Albany
Frisco Hit By Fierce Wind Storm Damage
A terrible wind swept San Francisco causing extensive damage across the city. Shipping in the harbor suffered and walls toppled, with streetcar service halted. A laborer, John Rynehart, was killed by a falling wall. another worker injured. Buildings on Post and Van Ness collapsed, including Mann Trunk, Hahnemann pharmacy, and Meiji Art Co. losses totaled about 300,000 pounds. Ferry passengers faced rough seas as Palgrave rode rocks near Alcatraz. Several injuries reported amid ongoing storm and rain.
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San Francisco
John Rynehart
Burnett Public
Palgrave
Alcatraz Island
Post and van Ness Avenue
Mann Trunk Company
Hahnemann Pharmacy
Meiji Art Co
California Nation &Toy Co
Post Street
Knights of Pythias Elect New Officers
Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers Thursday night with Claude Gray as chancellor commander M C Harris as vice chancellor A W Livermore as prelate Thos W Mune as master of work C C Henderson as master at arms G W Griffin keeper of records and seal C A Wintermeir master of finance H A Dunbar master of exchequer D E Yoran inner guard W B Dillard outer guard The lodge is in a flourishing condition and increasing in membership constantly.
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Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Claude Gray
M. C. Harris
A. W. Livermore
Thos W. Mune
C. C Henderson
G. W Griffin
C. A. Wintermeir
H. A. Dunbar
D. E. Yoran
W. B Dillard
Birth Announcement for Creswell Couple's Son
At Creswell on December 6, 1904 a son was born to Chas William and his wife. WANT.D. Goatson shares an amount for five years to a responsibly party. Address C. B. Seltzel 315 Commercial Building Portland Oregon owdeé.
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Creswell
Chas William
D. Goatson
C. B. Seltzel
Commercial Building
Portland,Or
Count de Castellane Shocks Paris Debates
In Paris on December 6 the Moroccan question provoked a striking scene as Count de Castellane unexpectedly took the tribune. The Samalist leader M. Janez prompted a sharp interpellation, prompting about half the deputies to walk out of the chamber.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Jnares
Count Bont de Castellane
Tribune
Junction City Couple Wed in December 1906 Ceremony
At Junction City on December 106 1906 Chas L Baker and Miss Cecil Walker both of Junction City were married by Rev M C Wire. A Papenpos of Pleasant Hill visited the Guard office and spoke in favor of a fruit show praising Lane comety and apples rivaling Hood River.
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Junction City
Chas. L. Baker
Cecil Walker
Rev
M. C. Wire
Lane ‘Comety
Hood River
Rural Routes And Kindred Postal Matters Report
Washington reports the annual Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw study of rural delivery divisions, routes, petitions, and staffing. In fiscal 1906 rural delivery ran 35 766 routes with 3 732 new routes. net increase 3 656, while petition activity declined from 4 687 to 3 099. By Sept 21, completion orders extended service to 98 more counties.
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Washington, D. C
de Graw
Division of Post Office
Mohawk Lumber Co Plans Water Diversion for Power
John F. Kelly and J. Magladry doing business as Mohawk Lumber Co filed notices with the county clerk to appropriate 500 miners inches of McGowan creek water, a Mohawk river tributary, for electrical power and timber floating. Divertion begins at the mill dam and runs east and southeast along the creek’s north side to the Southern Pacific crossing. They also seek 200 inches from Allison creek, diverting at its junction with McGowan and ending at the mill.
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John F. Kelly
Magladry
Mohawk Lumber Co
McGowan Creek
Mohawk River
Mohawk Lumber Company
Southern Pacific Railroad
Allison Creek
McGowann Creek
George Wrights Sopy Buried at Junction
The remains of George W. Wright former Lane County lawman killed near Bellingham Washington were interred in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Junction yesterday under auspices of the Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World, with rites by orders he belonged to including the Red Men.
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George W.wright
Lane County Lawrolls
Bellingham
Wash
Junction
Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World
Red Men
Bellamy Comes Back and Storer Letter to Root
Cincinnati report outlines Bellamy’s return and Storer’s public letter to Secretary Root. Roosevelt released a long private correspondence defending actions and linking Storer’s removal to a controversial papal nomination context and Archbishop Ireland discussions.
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Fie
Storer
Root
Menten
Congress
Amnantas Clup
Roosevelt
Chandler
Tillman
Archbishop Land
Ireland
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X- Am
Bellamy Storer
Vienna
Store Week
Net
Senate and
Negro Robbed Pal at Cottage Grove
George Williams and a companion Donahue rode into Cottage Grove. Williams sat with whiskey while Donahue slept. Williams allegedly rifled Donahue's pockets. Cash, a watch, a knife, and four gold pins were stolen. Williams was jailed for 50 dollars.
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Williams
Donahue
Cottage Grove
Ahue
Pal
Sherif McClellan
Douglas County
Rovere
Given
Order of Eastern Star Holds Evangeline Chapter Officers
Mrs Anna Duh matron S Spencer Worthy of Evangeline Chapter led the officers last night with Mra Anna Duh matron and S Spencer Iron as leaders. Lizzie Bros trom Deanie Pratt secretary and Whiteaker Young conductress. assistant conductresses were appointed.
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Order OF Eastern Star
Not A Deere
Evangeline Coe
S. Spencer Worthy
Evangeline Eistern
Heid
Anna Duhmatron
Spencer Iron
Lizzie Brostrom
Deanie Pratt
Secretaets Na Whiteaker
Young
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