Historic Vesuvius Seen Through Cataclysmic Eras
Yesterday's dispatches describe Vesuvius as a volatile symbol of volcanic power rising near Naples. The article traces eruptions from 63 and 79 AD to 1631 and later, noting repeated earthquakes and deadly mud streams that killed thousands and reshaped nearby plains and shores.
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Yeaterday
Vesuvius
Margna
Bay of Naples
Bacs
Plior
Tacitus
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Siaim
Eugene Eyes Repeal Of Library Tax Law
The community discusses repealing a library tax limit that restricts municipalities to 1-5 of a mill, noting Eugene’s relative success while Portland and another city struggle. A meeting chaired by W. F. Kimball heard that Women's Federation clubs are circulating petitions, arguing for broader tax powers to fund public libraries and attract Carnegie gifts.
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Eugene
Portland
Reesults
Paboiic
Lee
Mra Lilian
A & Travel
Maeober
Lifruin
Oregon
Women's Federation of
Clabes
Carnegie
Hoads Gate
Porland
Heartless practice cited in coal strike inquiry
Evidence presented to the coal strike commission yesterday described a boy who lost his leg in a company mine and was kept from returning to work until his father’s debt was paid. The testimony highlighted perceived extreme meanness and selfishness by Monopolies.
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Coal Strike Commission
Com
Sugar ship risked fast passage to save charter profit
A Honolulu to New York sugar ship risked a swift voyage to boost charter gains. Had she been two days longer at sea, the sugar rise would have netted nearly thirteen thousand dollars for the charterers. Slow sailing often loses money, but rarely does a fast passage push profits.
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Honolulu
New York
Town uses big factory to run night and day
In a certain town in Indians a large factory operates around the clock growing corncobs and shipping meal. People consume the product under a health food name or in combination, reflecting local dietary trends and industrial scale food production.
Lane County Assessment Summary By the Equalization Board
Lane County assesses 1902 property values including stock, household goods, horses, cattle, poultry, household effects, and livestock. The county board of equalization figures the total value of taxable property and notes increases from prior figures as part of the equalization process.
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County Board of Equalizatio
Board of Eqaniination
Venezuelan Situation Seizures Lift Market Panic
Wall Street opened in panic as Venezuela seized German and British owned railways and telephone lines and Germany stated Castro will not alter its stance. The day saw record selling, with Southern Pacific and Union Pacific among big losers, loans scarce, then a late rally in a volatile session.
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Hewtin
Castro
Venezuela
Germany
Scripps News
Aasciecton Prrrspinio
Hanna Nelson
Southern Pacific
Uason Pavilies
Daily Personal Notices from Junction and Surroundings
Local notices report arrivals and visits in Junction and nearby areas. Hattie Hurlburt returned to Junction. Roevell Coleman from Coburg and others over for visits. Comorbstoner MD plans a trip to Wirebor county. Various names from Albany to Portlnd listed as guests or travelers. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Cummins. Community members discussed attending Women's Club meeting.
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Roevell Coleman
Coburg
Comorbstoner
MD Tolvearda
Wirebor County
JD Geeeutes
Aoo Lowe
Faman
Geo KE Smith Amt
Toompaea
Bogen
Albany Tin Tele
Frank Haren
Cear Tete
Bite Voay
Daktes
Ges B
W P Wagenon
Colue
Hiw
Toowo Arizona Letter Describes Warm Days and Prices
From Mr Skipworth in Toowo, Arizona, a letter notes warm days from 10 to 3 with bright sun and rising prices. The Cotage Grove Leader mentions Eugene High School rooters as daisies and suggests about half the credit belongs to them.
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Toowo
Arizona
Feliowe
Cotage Grove
Eugene High School
Remarkable cure claim on fever sore with Ardios Suite
Walton Fornies Vermont resident sends 13 miles for Budlen's Ardios Suite claiming it wholly cured a four sore leg and allegedly cured boils ulcers eruptions and piles. The advertisement asserts a guaranteed positive cure by WoL Delano drug.
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S&pirey
Walton Fornies
Budlen
Wol Delano
Another Christmas Game Considered by Athletic Council
The athletic council discussed a Christmas game to raise funds between Multnomah Club and the University with Alumni support. They see prospect of clearing the deficit and approve arranging a strong lineup with players like Zeigler, Heilg, Smith and others. The plan hinges on securing a favorable matchup and a competitive contest.
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Athletic Council
Multnomah
Saco
Jans Zeigier
Hreileg
Dick Smith
MAAC
Fire Committee to Meet in Portland on December 16
Hesator R A Booth informed the guard that the committee appointed last fall to draft a new forest fire law for Oregon would meet in Portland on December 16. The committee aims to draft a new law before the legislature as current laws are deemed inadequate. Senator Hobbs will likely preside and review the bill.
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Hesator
Guarp
Oregon
Portland
Legisature
Hobb
Night Attack and Mirthful Promises of a Cure
A fragment from a 19th century health column discusses a night attack sensation and bronchitis cures. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, with testimonial letters from readers claiming relief from bronchitis, lung troubles, and emaciation, and includes notices about universal cures and other remedies.
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Pierce
Joseph A. Valleroy
Forman
B. Miller
South Bend River Park
Ind
Miller
Mra
Bettie EF. Payne
Kiel
Okla
de. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Contested Will Filed By Henrietta Wald In Oregon Case
Henrietta Wald of Albany filed a petition in theMary court contesting Frederick Wald s will as improperly obtained. She claims Oregon assets valued at 2500 and Montana at 500, alleges coercion by Carl Fleweler and that the original will was destroyed after reading. Bertha and Fred Wald are named heirs.
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Henrietta Wald
Albany
Maty
Frederick Wald
Oregonian
Carl Flewerer
Mie Wald
Oregon
Montana
Fred
Ster
Bertha
Fogene
Flessler
Alvo
Mise Wald
L. T Marrix
Eugene
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Cuba
United States
Sandwich Island
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Sandwich Islands
Silvertown
Mackay
Cable Company
Homoalulu
San Fransisco
Ep Guarp
Wall Street Pannicky
Scrippe News
Ansoetie
Lon
Stock Exchange
Guan Deeee
Io Rosetorg
Mise Hattie Hurlburt
Junction
Lewter
Clanvent
Poriacd
Bowens
Ceetoo
Vein Deere
Bran
Lmntee
Boyer
Guese
Toredweighter
Mie
W A Leonard
Ketone
Portherd
Borges
Staion
Mapleton
J BR Bean
Mrag OC Morgan
Mra Cummins
W FE Fresier
Forland
Mujtnomah Couny
Jovo Eaton
Familly
Missouri
Jack Poill
Fam
Belew Journal
Cole-Bethel
Skipworth
E R&r
Plerne
Common Sense
R. V. Maece
N.Y
Fred and
Bertha Wald
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