Government report on white slave traffic and abuses
The immigration commission today released a report detailing revolting methods used by procurers to lure women into the United States for immoral purposes. It covers New York to Boston, notes European cooperation limited by prostitution laws, and debunks talk of a monopolistic importing cartel while warning of widespread entanglements among traffickers.
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Washington
United States
Immigration Commission
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Salt Lake
Ogden
Butte
Denver
Buffalo
Boston
New Orleans
Cummins Fires First Gun in Great Railroad Struggle
Washington December 10 A major congressional clash over railroad legislation looms this winter with Senator Cummins Iowa introducing a sweeping interstate commerce act overhaul. The bill orders a uniform freight classification and rate statement plan, grants the commission rate scrutiny powers, and limits carrier capital stock issues. It also bars interstate carriers from noncore activities after 1911 and targets prostitution transport with strict penalties while urging stricter state prostitution laws.
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Washington
Congress
Cummins
Iowa
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Eugene census indicates city population near twelve thousand
The Eugene district tally shows about 2700 school children counted, placing city population estimates between 12,060 and 13,500. Using the common five to one ratio yields a higher estimate, while four and a half to one suggests around 12,150, with most children within city limits.
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Eugene
Reisner
Saloonmen Convicted In Falls City Local Option Case
W W Chappell G L MacMurphy George Hodge and Thomas Edgar saloon men of Falls City were indicted for selling intoxicating liquor in violation of the local option law. They were convicted yesterday and sentenced this afternoon. Chappell received days in prison and a 100 dollar fine Murphy 25 days and a 10 dollar fine
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W. W. Chappell
G. L. MacMurphy
George Hodge
Thomas Edgar
Falls City
Chappell
Fineurphy
Death toll rises from Lake Erie storm disaster
The Cleveland area reports a severe Lake Erie storm that swept across Wednesday night and Thursday. It caused over a million dollars in damage, with 59 deaths confirmed, 20 sailors rescued, four vessels destroyed, and one vessel aground and badly damaged.
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Cleveland
Bec
Lake Erie
Red Cloud Dies at 86 After Life at Pine Ridge Agency
Red Cloud, the famed Sioux chief, has died at 86 after spending the last 25 years at Pine Ridge Agency. Superintendent Brennant in Washington confirmed the death during a meeting on Indian education.
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Washington
Red Cloud
Brennant
Pine Ridge Indian Agency
Pine Ridge Agency
Murder Caught on Film at Harbin Manchuria
A moving picture records a recent murder in Harbin Manchuria. Authorities probe the incident as witnesses describe a shocking crime in a busy area. Investigators examine footage for evidence while residents await further details.
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Moving Picture
Harbin
Manchuria
Dexter man T H Fenton visits city overnight
T H Fenton of Dexter came to the city for an overnight stay. He was seen around local venues and departed the next morning.
Springfield election may be illegal over Brattain addition
Rumors and street talk center on an injunction to block Springfield city limits expansion over the J. C. Brattain addition. If the injunction proves feasible and votes by non citizens could alter the result, city officers’ election may be voided and a special election called. Ex Mayor Peery hinted he would resign if injunction granted, reflecting tense post election climate.
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Springfield
J. C. Brattain
Peery
Springfield Miller Buys Wheat for Christmas Joy
K Noel of Springfield, a miller, bought 13,000 bushels of hard blue stem wheat over a month ago at below a dollar. Shipment cost 7 cents per bushel. Wheat now sells in Portland for 1.15 to 1.20, with prices unlikely to drop. Rising wheat flour costs add to the impact, and the bulk purchase could help fund a new automobile.
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K. Noel
Springfield
Portland
Springfield Free Public Library Bazaar Boosts Book Fund
Springfield residents are invited to a Saturday bazaar at city hall to support the new book fund for the free public library. Mrs Kester leads with Mrs Page assisting as the library, begun over a year ago by local generosity, now hosts several hundred books plus traveling library volumes. Admission is 10 cents.
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Springfield
City Hall
Kester
Page
Abrary
Record shipment to Na tron carries lumber and ties
The daily shipment to Na tron yesterday included 21 cars of lumber and ties and one car of supplies. Lumber came from Wendling, the main supplier for Utah Construction. Two car loads of workmen were shipped, with ties resembling railroad components, mostly for contractors' rock roads. No heavy rails were sent.
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Natron
Wendling
Utah Construction Company
Rock Roads
Washburne House Narrowly Escapes Fire
Mrs. Washburne was cleaning a closet when a suitcase left unopened since spring held a bundle of sulphur matches. The matches ignited upon repacking the case, creating a strong smoke odor that alerted her to the blaze and a close call for the Washburne residence yesterday afternoon.
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B. A. Washburne
City library funded by bazaar boosts book collection
The city library received about 55 dollars from a bazaar held yesterday. The funds enabled purchases of new books, lifting the library’s collection to just over 250 titles. Organizers aim to establish the city library as a permanent city institution with continued community support.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Featured as Superior Blood Purifier
Good Blood Means good health and Hood's Sarsaparilla has an unapproached record as a blood purifier. It cures not just from sarsaparilla but from the combination of ingredients. The town of Springfield shows support for establishing a permanent institution, with local officials urged to invest a few dollars to make it a city feature.
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Hood
Springfield
Springfield Considers Local All Star Basketball Team
Springfield plans an all star local basketball squad drawn from players with prior state reputations. Key members include A C Churchill, Cecil Rhodes, Raymond Churchill, B K Gigstratt, and Bil Emery. Main hurdle is securing a practice hall as the opera house is unsuitable or unavailable.
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Springfield
Ealy
A. ¢. Churchill
Co. C
Eugene
Cecil Rhodes
Astoria
Raymond Churchill
Gigstratt
Hamlin
Minnesota
Bil Emery
Real Estate Transfers Across Springfield This Winter
J Newton Rhodes reports several property moves in Springfield as dealers slash prices to move inventory. C A Arehart sells a Hunt's addition acre to C L Hanson of Junction City for investment, with four houses planned. O O Voss sold a Sth and F corner bungalow to Arehart. Mrs Nettle Fisher sold a Stewart's addition acre to Lillian Burns, who will build this winter. Rhodes bought two building lots for a residence, moving from Jim Carhan's house at 4th and D to 6th and G, a switch he jokes about.
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Springfield
J. Newton Rhodes
C. A. Arehart
Hunt
C. L. Hanson
Junction City
Hanson
Arehart
O. O. Voss
Sth
Nettle Fisher
Stewart
Lillian B. Burns
Ashland
Rhodes
City Recorder
Jim Carhan
4Th
6Th
Jim
Mr. Carhan
Springfield Hrevities and local notices span 1909 era
Fragmented items report deaths, new arrivals, and civic work in Springfield. Mrs W weavinger died December 9 1909 from cancer funeral held at Walker's parlors with interment at Laurel Grove. Stinson and Co completed a $10 plumbing contract for Utah Construction Co at Natron. Rail bridge repairs progress as floodwaters abate. Springfield orchestra performs at Library Bazaar. Electricians and engineers busy on bridges, power and street maintenance while residents face lingering illness and weather impacts.
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Springfield
W.weavinger
Walker
Laurel Grove
Stinson and Co
Utah Monstruction Co
Natron
New City
Rockfellow
Carnegie
Railro 1
Road flood repairs eyed at Cottage Grove
County Judge Thompson to inspect River street area damaged by recent flood. Proposed fills up to eight feet over 1,000 feet and five to 12 feet over 320 feet, with Alexander Spar offering right of way and to gravel and grade the dyke. Spar also offers river dirt to strengthen the dyke and a city breakwater on the east bank to curb future overflows.
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Thompson
Tn Cottage Grove
Alexander Spar
Spar
Creswell Council Approves Five Mill City Tax
Creswell city council in regular session with seven members present voted five mills for the first city tax. Property value at last assessment was 63 465 dollars, and the levy would raise a little over 300 dollars. Next assessment could push value toward 200 000 dollars. Weber and Ogram tasked to study an occupation tax for report next meeting.
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Creswell
Counciman Shaub
Couneclman Weber
Weber and
Ogram
Chronicle
Skank in the parlor at Forest Grove residence roasts intruder
A rare intruder, a skank, entered the unoccupied Ma erum residence in Forest Grove. Fire was started after the animal was driven up the chimney and into the grate, with brown sugar used as a deodorizer. Other notes include W Edgeworth being treated in Eugene for bronchitis, a California-bound family passing through, transit and road repairs, railroad blasts near Jasper, a dangerous exposed switch on a trestle, and a marriage license for LeRoy Kaley and Bessie Brown of Eugene.
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Forest Grove
Dee
Maerum
Felix Varhoeven
Hell
W. Edgewort
Eugene
Springfield
California
Portland
Judking Point
Jasper
Prosecution of Sugar Trust to be Pushed Vigorously
Washington reports the Department of Justice will vigorously pursue recovery of all money due the government from sugar frauds centered on the American Sugar Refining Company. Attorney General Wickersham states evidence reveals a network of corruption spanning importers and government officers, with no fixed extent yet known. efforts will seek exact amounts defrauded and individuals involved, regardless of office. The report also pledges continued action against public land frauds, urging broadening of government appeals and criminal statute reforms.
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Washington
Department of Justice
New York
Wickersham
American Sugar Refining Company
Weal & Special
Congress
Peetior
Rational Bank Alum
New Railway Switch Invented by Eugene Man
Emmett Howard of Eugene, son of the late Samuel Howard, patents a railroad switch to prevent derailment. A Howard Automatic Halfway Switch Co is organized in Eugene with $1,000,000 capital, directors including C A Sacha and T W Harris, and Hartog as manager. A larger model is under construction for public inspection.
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Emmett Howard
Thin City
Samuel Howard
Eugene
Howard Automatic Halfway Switch Co
Robert Veltum
T. W. Harris
Capital
Ltoward
C. B. Wiloughby
Robert, Veltum
John H. Hartog
Mr. Howard
Willowgsby
L. E. Bean
Hartog
East
Howard
Wray and Veltum Automobile Co
C. A. Sacha
Eugene Gun Co
Sore
Bootleggers Convicted by Own Evidence in Court
Four bootleggers Miller Steinback Downey and Jackson were found guilty largely on their own testimony, admitting liquor sales. S Jones remains under arrest with trial scheduled tomorrow at 9:39. The four convicted await sentencing Saturday at 16:00 and will stay jailed due to inability to post 250 dollars.
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Justice Court
Charles Miller
F. Steinbech
Richard Downey
Marty Jackson
S Jones
Jory Tomorrew
Miller
Steinback
Downey
Jackson
Marriages Reported at Local Parsonages in 1908
Two wedding notices from Eugene and Cottage Grove report December 1908 marriages. Pearl M Whitther of Saginaw Michigan wed Fred B Whitner under Rev D H Trimble. Lillian Case wed Squire G Counts of Cottage Grove. Edith Smith wed John W McCue of Cranwell under Rev J W Sprecher.
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M. E. Parsonage
Mise Pearl
Fred BE. Witehter
Saginaw
Mia
Lillian Case
Squire G Counts
Cottage Grove
Rev
D. H. Trimble
United Brethren Parsonage
Eugene
Edith Smith
John W McCue
Cranwell
J. W. Sprecher
Dode McKenzie Shot and Killed by Bud Stevens
Dode McKenzie son of Murdock McKenzie prominent Colorado cattleman was shot and killed at noon in Lebeau. Bud Stevens was arrested as excitement sweeps the town amid the fatal shooting and ensuing arrest.
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Bud Stevens
Railway switch implementation for the 18 local line
A public display explains an 18 local atret railway line switch designed to prove Ita effectiveness. The device appears as a railroad innovation, with emphasis on its use in railroads and public visibility.
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Atret
Eugene High Plans Full Business Course and Gymnasium
Eugene school board discussed adding a full business course to supplement the commercial program. Professor James Canning led the project supplying six typewriters desks and fixtures. Plans include using two basement rooms and attic gym space with new equipment. A tobacco suppression proposal sparked debate among board members.
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Eugene
James Canning
Ecocimeretal
O. J. Hull
Allen
W. C. Yoran
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Dexter
City
Springfield Miller
Washburne House
Bili
Goonoob
Speinefield Brewithes
Springfield Orchestra
Library Bazaar
Mere
Jim Clark
J Marker
Cornet
Tb. Potter
Viella
Coed Rhodes
Des
Berr
Pollard
Reete Edwards
Untyn
Fall Creek
Council OF Creswell
LeRoy G. Kaley
Bessie Brown
Sugar Trust
Wickershay
Eugene Man
Dode McKenzie
Eugene High School
D. Allen
R. McMurphey
Moxers En
McMurphey
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