Russian Situation Intensified Amid Civil Unrest
Reports from December detail recaptured Tyko after clashes with rebels as workers seize factories at Tiflis and Yarosiny. Martial law spreads through St Petersburg Warsaw and Moscow as troops mutiny, streets brace for long siege, and revolutions threaten government control.
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Petersoncd
Hroops
Tyko
Land
Alara
Vilbeles
Tiflis
Yarosiny
Krovetedt
Datoum
Insurance Investigation Reveals Profite From Securities
New York dispatch reports Vanderpool chief examiner testified the Mutual avoided reporting profits from securities losses and did not deem it necessary to inform the department. Hughes alleged Majors's method involved writing down real estate values and concealing profits from securities. Vanderpool confirmed similar juggles by other firms including New York Life. Lord Harme forth telegraphs London that unless a sound insurance man is appointed to the presidency the Motual faces broad attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vanderpool
Department
Mutual
Hughes
Esse
New York Life
Dew
J —Howard K. Stokes
Life
Hendricks
Jeaae Vanderpool
Albany
Armetrorg
Gearin Meets Roosevelt in White House Visit
Senator Gearin of Oregon and Senator Fulton met President Roosevelt at the White House. Roosevelt expressed hope Gearin would serve a fruitful term and aid Oregon. The pair urged better army supply bids for the Philippines and were assured the matter would receive careful attention.
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Washington
Dre
Gearin
Oregon
White House
Fulton
Roosevelt
Senate
Philippines
Roosevelt Refuses Comment on Udell Fight in Nation’s Capital
Washington notes Chaffee declines McClelland’s offer of New York police commissionership. President Roosevelt declines to comment on the Udell fight. Herbert W. Pierce named minister to Norway. Chas. Denby Jr. to be assistant secretary of state. Corbin expected to seek Ohio C district congress seat and chair military affairs panel after retirement.
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Washington
Chaffee
McClelland
New York
Roosevelt
Udell
Herbert W. Pierce
Norway
Chas
Denby, Jr
Corbin
Congress
Hie
Ohio
Committee
Hop land options eyed in Calapooia valley near Browneville
In Browneville Oregon on December 21 the local hop industry saw renewed activity as New York buyers via a Portland firm pursued options on 4000 acres of Calapooia river valley hop land. Only 120 screws remain available, buyers report the asking price is too high.
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Browneville, Or
New York
Portland
Calapooia River Valley
Big Sum for Columbia River Improvements
Washington reports Senators Falton and Cearic discussing Columbia River improvements with the chief engineer. Colonel Boeasler recommended a 1,900,000 dollar appropriation and MacKenzie urged Horton to add a one million dollar authority to contract for extra work under the rivers and harbors bill.
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Washington
Falton
Cearic
Oregon
Columbia River
Boeasler
MacKenzie
Horton
Hop crop sale at eleven cents in Dec 71
The Allen McLaughlin hop crop was sold late today for 11 cents per unit to Charles Vealey, agent for Vlem Horst. The deal conclusion marks a small but notable sale in Independence.
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Independence
Allen McLaughlin
Charles Vealey
Vlem Horst
Fearful Fate in Torture Claim Cited by Masonville Writer
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century note cites Colson of Masonville Iowa describing a “terrible torture” linked to a pilot named Bocklen and Arden Serve, with garbled phrases suggesting medical or injury references. The text appears damaged and unclear about events or context.
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Colson
Masonville
Bocklen
Arden
Aleo
Zeat W
L. Deeno
Dragg
World News in Brief: December 21
A sweep of concise items from New York to Washington covers a Pennsylvania bridge collapse rescue, a bribery trial verdict in London, Oregon state fair officers named, a burning transatlantic steamer off Atlantic City, Senator Gearin's oath amid credential questions, Bob Fitzsimmons loss to Jack O'Brien, insurance hearing recalcitrance in New York, Oregon dairy gathering in Forest Grove, a probe into Packers case records in Chicago, and wage hikes for Oregon Short Line foremen plus railroad maneuvers around Pacific Coast assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania
New York
Seattle
Ebove
Disparate December News From Washington and Beyond
A mixed December dispatch reports on congressional actions, a trial note involving Rep Miegel Hermann, Castro’s nonrecognition of the French chargé d’affaires Laigny, a fatal mobbing attempt at a still, and a doomed Portland steamship wreck. Additional items note Roosevelt’s Christmas plans, a judge upholding Amanda Wheed’s will, Akron Gae Company facing receivership, a monument dedication for Joseph Smith, Midshipman Coffn Jr. facing a court martial, and canal reform proposals to abolish the canal commission with direct presidential engineer supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingen
Congress
Canal Commission
Shonte
Engineer Corps
Army
Letter List From Eugene Oregon December 21
A December 21 letter list from Eugene Oregon names numerous residents including John F Halley Vera Frown Miss Jenette Hordiow Miss Jessica Cater James Grant Catlin Grow H J Harper Thomas Holtz Frank Kester Arood Jr Lebo Goldie Lee Benj Porterfield Allen Pugh E A Smith Mrs Lizzie Taylor Mrs Sarah Walker Mrs Gretchen Werner Thomas F J L Page P M.
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Eugene
Halley
John F. Frown
Mra
Vera
Bryant
Jenette
Hordiow
Jessica
Cater
James
Grant
Catlin
Grow
H. J. Harper
Thomas
Holtz
Frank
Kester
Arood Jr
Lebo
Mias
Goldie
Lee
Benj
Porterfield
Allen
Pugh
E. A. Smith
Mre
Lizzie
Taylor
Sarah. Walker
Gretchen
Werner
Thomas F. J. L. Page
P. M
Torture of a Preacher in Harpereville N Y Readies Aid
A campy tale says Rev. O. D. Mounre of Harpereville N Y endured torture from a persistent cough tied to a griping illness. The account claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured his consumption coughs and colds after trying many remedies. W L Delano’s offers trial bottles free at 50c and 1.00 with guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Mounre
Haptiet Shores
Harpereville
N. Y
W. L. DeLano
D . Price
Christmas Eve at Eugene Theatre Brims With Local Talent
Christmas week in Florence and Eugene features school plays, concerts, and public interest as performers like the Central School Choir Boys entertain a large audience. Notable: four Eugene figures travel for holidays, while a university student remains quarantined with smallpox concerns in Clackamas.
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Herry Paddock
Clackamas
Many Oregon residents travel for holidays and visits
A string of locals including J H McClaog, Lloyd Bellman, Mrs Charles Friedel, Jobo Kally, Rev M C Wire, O W Hurd Jett, Mra Frank Hadley, McMurphey, Mra Li Therkelson, W Mall, A K Black, BE K, EB C Smith, Judge L T Harrie, Kwma Thompson, Mra Chas Harsh, Walter Gray, G W Griffin, Geo Noland, Miss Kittie Milliorn, A B E Wood, Prof Charles Friedel, H W Thompson, Rev H N Mount, Louis E Dean, Miss Hattie Moorhead, Miss Sagie I as, Joseph S Knapp, BE A Lee, Dr Wm Kuykendall, Rev Robt Hooth, K A Hooth, L L Goodrigh, Miss Sibyl Keykendall, Mrs A A Rogera, Prof Wm Mckee, Miss Sagie I as, County officials and many others journeyed to Portland, Salem, Lebanon, Junction, and other towns for Christmas visits and business.
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O. W. Hurd Jett
Portland
Frank Hadley
Hadleyville
McMurphey
Alberta
B. C
Therkelson
A. K. Black Hae
BE. K
Colorado
EB. C. Smith
San Diego
Cal
L. T. Harrie
Kwma Thompson
Corvallis
Offaurt Court
Mra. Chas. Harsh
McMinnville
Walter Gray
Independence
A. BE. Wood
Social
Hine River
Charles Friedel
H. W. Thompson
Cascade
Huelween
H. N. Mount
Cottage Grove
Louis E. Dean
Misse Hattie
Joele Moorhead
Seth Kerron
Lon Henderson
Hoodiver
Christmay
Voseph &. Knapp
University
A. Lee
Junction
Coristana
Wm. Kuykendall
Eberle
Robt. Hooth
Salem
K. A. Hooth
C. V. Littler
Albany
Mes. Littler
Jas
PF. Robbeon
EB. Bastland
Mra
Fred
Impleton
Harry Keeney
Booth-Kelly Company
Coburg
Dexter
Mies Helle
Christina
Local residents return and travel notes around Eugene
Fred Bean returned to Maple ton while Mrs Jobo Frost of Marcola visits Eugene. Ziegler comes home from Southern Oregon and Mayo Evans recovers from recent illness. Quion of Cottage Grove visits the city. Colonel Geo Yaran and wife finish a Salem trip. Dr A Sharples heads to Seattle for a visit. W R Campbell returns from Kiva Hiver. Rebt G Smith of Grants Pass visits. Jebo Waring of Thurston in Eugene. Ralph Watson comes home from Portland. Henry Gibbs returns from a Portland business trip. Mise Bessie Mrynd leaves for her destination.
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Geo, Yaran
Salem
Dr. A. Sharples
Seattle
Campbell
Kiva Hiver
Rebt
G. Smith
Grant's Pass
Ralph Watson
Portland
Henry L. Gibbsie
Mise Bessie Mrynd
Fire in Will Gross House Hits front room blaze
Fire companies rushed to Wes Seventh and Lawrence Streets at 3 15 PM but found no fire there. At East Seventh Street Will Gross’s home near the Courthouse lodging house a blaze appeared in a front room spreading to curtains and sofa before being checked in minutes with little damage. The incident started when a candle was left burning by children. Also noted, Humphrey Memorial Metroliner Church event on Saturday December 16 featuring Elvie Howard of Portland and Andrew W D Raddi of Springfield.
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St. Patereburg
Dee
Vo Tae
Iigsaa
Martial Hes
Strikved Teoopa
Sc. Petereburg
Merinos
East Seventh Street
Will Gross
Charles Evans
Corraln
Humphrey Memorial Metrollet
Mira Elvie Howard
Portland
Andrew WD. Raddiaan
Springfield
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C. Marx
San Fransisco
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Vernity Henderson
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FP. C. Kelsey
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Coard
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Lioyd Bellman
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Jobo Kally
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Geo. Noland
Astoria
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Drala Normal School
A. A. Kogera
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Wm. Mckee
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Wood
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Mapleton
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Marcola
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Mayo Evans
KK. Quion
Jebo Waring
Thurston
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