Christmas Socials and Club Gatherings Captivate Local Ladies
The passage describes a week of social events in Lewrence Harris’s circle with Mrs Harris hosting a term afternoon party featuring lavish chrysanthemum decor and a long receiving line. Guests included Mrs Hughes and several other prominent local ladies. A Thursday afternoon Cub group enjoyed needlework at Mrs Snodgrass, and a WAPL meeting centered on a Christmas tree and gifts at Mrs Gordon’s home. Whist and music classes also noted with prizes and refreshments amid a busy civic social life.
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Lewrence Harris
Harris
Oregon
HE. C Hughes
Cub
P. B. Sno
Ich Guert
W.A.P.L
W. T. Gordon
West Tenth Streeet
J. W. Kays
Kay Famly
Cockerline
Middleton
Idaho
Fellman
Carlyle
Masquerade Plans Boosted by Mitory Club Dances
The Mitory Club remained a focal point for students with an open house for about thirty guests on Sunday, informal dances on Monday and Tuesday, and a New Year Eve masquerade planned by Company A. Mrs Prescott and daughters acted as hostesses, with Edith Prescott among them, as strong interest grows in the upcoming masquerade and prize list.
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Mitory Club
Santa Claus
Prescott
Datson
Portland
Edith Prescott
Company A
La Jupe Androgyne Changes New York Fashion
Facts and Fashions notes a Paris inspired shift toward practical skirts named La Jupe Androgyne with front panel division allowing leg movement. It also covers evening wraps, capes, and wraps, plus fashionable hoods, Cartier capuchons, and Paris blouse trends in Japanese crepe and American cotton crepe colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Castro Abandons Venezuela Presidency Claim
Berlin dispatch says Fidel Castro issued an Associated Press statement effectively abandoning his claim to the presidency of Venezuela. He cited health and full knowledge of events, promising no interference with Caracas while settling disputes with foreign governments even if it means withdrawing from national affairs.
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Berlin
Castro
Associated Press
Venezuela
Caracas
Federation to Decide Contempt Sentence for AFL Leaders
The American Federation of Labor faces a possible contempt sentence for President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison. An executive council meeting on January 11 in Washington will consider resolutions defending the leaders and likely harshly denouncing the court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Federation
Farm sale near town to Booth-Kelly firm details
Ed Allingham sold his 400 acre farm seven miles east of town to John Kelley of Booth Kelly Lumber Company for 35 dollars an acre. The farm has good improvements and is to be funded immediately. Kelley plans to keep it as an investment. Arthur Wilhelm spent Saturday evening at Junction. Lloyd Shisler returned from Eugene for a holiday visit. Miss Goracky, recently operated on at Harrisburg hospital, is home near Springfield.
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Ed Allingham
John Kelley
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Mr. Kelly
Arthur Wilhelm
Junction
Lloyd Shisler
Eugene
Miss Goracky
Harrisburg Hospital
Springfield
New York Fire Kills One and Hurts Four
A five story apartment house at 122 West 127th Street burned early today. Daniel Friazel, a young Englishman, died from burns. One man was killed and three other men and a woman were seriously burned. Firemen and tenants saved many lives. Damage estimated at $15,000.
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New York
West One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Street
Daniel Friazel
Marriage at Turner home unites Josh Chris man and Ora Turner
On Christmas Eve December 24, 1908 at the Sixth and Madison residence Rev J A McCallum joined Jos P Chris man of Slushian country and Ora A Turner in matrimony. Mrs Chris man noted as daughter of Street Commissioner Turner and well known in the city. The ceremony occurred at 6 o clock in the evening at the home of the bride's parents on Sixth street.
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J. P. Turner
Sixth Street
J. A. McCallum
Jos. P. Chrisman
Ora A. Turner
John Wisman
Gardiner
Ora Turner
Eugene
Leaders seek tariff special session after inauguration
Washington dispatch reports leaders from both parties aim to pressure Taft for a special session soon after the inauguration to revise the tariff. The goal is a brief session to finish before the hot weather arrives.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Maniac Fails to Kill Head of French Nation
Paris reports the attack on President Failieres by an unemployed waiter named Mattis as a fantastical act with no political weight. The incident prompted a cabinet meeting and a pledge of energetic action to prevent repeats, including tighter secret service measures.
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Paris
la Libre Parole
L'Action Francaise
Failieres
Mattis
Servnce
Hearst hired men in court on Rockefeller libel case
Eight Hearst officers were brought before a New York court for a preliminary hearing after being charged with criminal libel by John D Rockefeller Jr. The case centers on a Hearst paper article with a Chicago dateline claiming Rockefeller originated peonage in a stockade at Argo Alabama. The Rockefellers’ move is seen as a counterattack in the long rivalry with Hearst and Standard Oil interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carvalho
William R. Hearst
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Hearst
Chicago
Argo
Rockefellers
Hearst
Portland forms Cascara trade firm with $250000 capital
The Pacific Cascara company, formed in Portland by leading Cascara bark dealers, plans to regulate market value through supply and demand. It aims to stabilize a de Moralized bark market reliant on Oregon and Washington sources, with officers Fry, Wasson, Metzger, Pollak and directors Wilhelm, Callison, Peterson.
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Pacific Cascara Company
Cascara Park
Northwest
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Daniel J. Fry
Salem
W. J. Wasson
Centralia
Herman Metzger
William Pollak
Albany
Adam Wilhelm
Monroe
I. P. Callison
A. F. Peterson
Toledo
Paris Fashion Notes From Florence Fairbanks
Florence Fairbanks surveys 1900s Paris style shifts. Turbans grow more popular in fur and satin trims with fishnet and bar pins. Egyptian revival motifs appear in adornments, peacock plumes dominate neckwear, and white gloves pair with colored knits. Black remains dominant in evening wear.
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Paris
Ammon-Ra
Florence Fairbanks
Court Rules Thornton Hains Guilty Case Ends
The state rested its case against Thornton Hains after brief witness exam, facing defense claims that evidence was false and that Hains had no involvement in Annis death or knowledge of a revolver, with defense asserting lack of intent and connection to Bayside events.
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Flushing
Thornton Hanna
Joseph Shay
Thornton Hains
Annis
Annises
Bayside
Count von Bernstorff Resembles Predecessor in Having an American Wife
Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff the new German ambassador to the United States resembles his predecessor Caren Speck von Sternburg in having an American wife. The Countess von Bernstorf was formerly Miss Jeanne Luckemeyer of New York.
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Count von Bernstorff
Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff
United States
Lute Caren Speck von Sternburg
Countess von Bernstorf
Jeanne Luckemeyer
New York
Judge rules on murder liability in lunatic scenario
Captain Peter C. Hains’s mental state is argued as a factor in the case. Defense counsel Young seeks indictment dismissal, contending an accessory cannot be tried until the principal is guilty. Judge Crane rejects that, ruling a conspirator who assists may be a principal and may be guilty of murder in the first degree even if the shooter is not insane.
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Thornton
Annis
Peter C. Hains
Mr. Young
Hains
Crane
Riet
Governor Mead on Refusal of Extradition
Newark dispatch reports Governor Mead of Washington explains why he did not honor the requisition for Eliott A. Archer wanted in Newark on a forgery charge of 70000 dollars. Mead cites lack of evidence beyond the requisition and notes Newark detectives had no further proof. He defends Washington’s record, denying criminal haven charges and stating no need for militia or lynching demonstrations.
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Newark
N. J
Fort
Mead
Washington
Eliott A. Archer
Godfrey
Tuilt
Tramps Steal Chickens and Milk Cows at Alders
Landlord Ozburn at the Hoffman House complains of tramp raids at The Alders opposite the University. Chickens are depopulated and cows milked. Ozburn considers a shotgun watch to protect his property from wanderers.
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Ozburn
Hoffman
Alders
Osburn
University
iP Tot KNEW The merits of Texas Wonderson
A vintage health advertisement touts Texas Wonderson by O. J. Hall and mail order. It claims relief from kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatic complaints. Dr. B. W. Hall is listed with testimonials requested from 2926 Olive Street.
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O. J. Hall
B. W. Hall
Olive Street
Jamison Leaves Corvallis for Logan Utah Home
Jamison, a standout tackle from A. C. Corvallis, departs for Logan Utah to pursue electrical work in the inland empire.
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Jamison
A. C. Tackle
Corvallis Institution
Logan
Utah
Inland Empire
Absurdities in 19th century waist and skirt fashion
Ellen Stay critiques excessive directoire styles with over four inch waists and braided trimmings. The piece describes a gown with a left front clamshell skirt, high waist mounted on webbing, and a soft pliable weave fabric that clings and folds gracefully. It notes pattern sizes from 22 to 42 inch waists and material needs of 3 1 4 yards.
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Directoire
Getluitehan
Redingote Gowy
Pinkerton Men Expect To Recover Monrovia Money
Los Angeles dispatch reports Pinkerton agents anticipate quick custody of suspects in the Monrovia bank robbery. They say the $29,700 taken from the First National bank vaults Monday night will be recovered within 48 hours as the guilty parties are identified.
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Los Angeles
Monrovia
First National Bank
Pinkerton
Beech Hargis Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Murder Case
Irvine Kentucky December 26 The jury in Beach Hargis charged with the murder of his father Judge James J. Hargis was unable to agree and was discharged. The jurors stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction.
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Irvine, Ky
Beach Hargis
James J. Hargis
Two Well Known Men Die In Separate Cities
San Francisco reports the death of Claus Spreckles, famed sugar refiner and leading Pacific coast businessman, from pneumonia at his home. New Orleans notes the passing of Congressman Robert C. Davey of Louisiana after a months long illness. he served on the interstate and foreign commerce committee.
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San Francisco
Claus Spreckles
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
Robert C. Davey
Louisiana
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Free January lectures at Agricultural College
The Agricultural College will host free lectures in January on dairying from January 18 to March 27, horticulture from January 11 to February 20, mechanical arts from January 11 to February 20, road construction from January 11 to February 6, and household science and art from January 11 to February 20, plus special lectures on farm business methods.
West Roseburg man welcomes 21st child in family record
Levi White of West Roseburg recently became a father for the 21st time. It marks the tenth child born to his present wife, eleven having been born to his first wife. Ira L. Goble and his wife from Goble are in the city as well.
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Levi White
West Roseburg
Ira L. Goble
Wife
of Goble
City
Saw Mills Urge Tariff Shield Against Canadian Lumber
Grants Pass timber man W B Sherman argues in favor of tariff protection to shield U S saw mills from Canadian timber. He warns removing duties could flood markets with Canadian lumber, depress prices, and harm coast mills while Canadian policy favors large land concessions to timber firms.
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W. B. Sherman
Grants Pass
Canada
Central
Prairie State
Pacific Coast
Tts
Oeed
Weyerhaeuse
Ons
President Cannot Pardon Gompers Case Involves Opinion
Washington December statement from the president remains unclear on Gompers and related contempt cases. Morrison and Sorat Sa cited as parties before the court. The president cannot express an opinion or interfere while the case is pending. Bond is reportedly spending time in Florence.
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Washington
Pec
Cial
Y Dential Interfer
Morrison
Sorat Sa
Pisios
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Carlier
C/STRG
American Federation
Junction City News
Maniac
John D
Cascara Sale
Ellen
Beech Hargis
Gompersue
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Florence
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