Carnegie Letter Attacks Civilized War Myth at Dinner
Andrew Carnegie denounces war as a civilized process in a letter read at the P F Collier dinner in New York. He blames nations for failing to arbitrate disputes and condemns killings in the Philippines and Transvaal crisis as unchristian, urging an end to such “fouled” warfare. He warns Britain bears responsibility for conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
P F Collier
Metropolitan
Ciap
Britain
Transvaal Republic
Taday
Filippinos
Letter From Philippine War Soldier Opposes Army Service
Clarence Clowe of Sestile, home from the Philippines as a private in the Twenty-Fifth Infantry, authorizes publication of a letter to Senator Hoar dated June 10, 1909. He requests honorable discharge, alleging inhuman treatment by American soldiers toward Filipinos including binding and gagging prisoners, beating, water torture, and killings in pursuit of information amid “Roman holiday” revelry by many troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Clarence Clowe
Sestile
Philippines
Twenty-Gfth Infantry
Senator Hoar
Islands
Clowe
Filippinos
Helpleen
Skyscraper Plan for London Nine Hundred Ninety Nine Year Lease
London county council reviewed an Anglo American bid led by Sir Charles Rivers Wilson for a nine hundred ninety nine year lease on Strand property 750 feet frontage. Proposal envisions an American style office building costing about two million pounds with extended frontages onto new Strand streets. Council noted lease terms effectively secure freehold rights while pursuing ground negotiations on the ninety nine year lease basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London County Council
Charlies Rivers Wilson
Strand
Airship progress hints at precise serial navigation
Readable fragments show Santoe Damoot pursuing reliable navigation methods for a continuing airship project. The notes suggest steps toward practical serial use, with emphasis on accuracy and repeatable routing for safer long voyages.
Golden Medical Discovery praised by readers urging cure
A reader testimonial extolls Golden Medical Discovery as a complete cure for weak lungs and other ailments. It claims Dr Preece's Pellets aided recovery and promotes Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser free with 21 cents to cover mailing. Readers urged to send stamps to Buffalo, N Y for the paper cover booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kena
McCenney
Golden Medical
Emer Lawie
Voigu Jefferme Co
Dread at Airship Power Ends War Prospects
The author fears airships armed with dynamite could instantly neutralize warships and end battles by destroying ships or soldiers. They warn of catastrophic civilian harm from staggered detonations over cities and compare the invention to gunpowder’s impact, imagining humanity doomed by such destructive tech.
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Epsee
Mortgage and real estate transfers at the clerk's office
Mortgage records show transfers: Peter Nusbheum to P J Jensen 10 acres. Wm W Irvin to Peter Johnson 7.76 acres. Catherine and MC Johnson to Nance E Addison 1M acres. DU McFarland to F E and Emma J Miller. Emma C and JD Harrill to A Booth land. Booth-Kelly Lumber Co and related deeds. Henry Duckworth to Tarees A Fountain 128 acres. George and Melitia Frissel to Geo T Hall 4.67 acres. probate notices for John B England and Ray A DeLano. estate accounts totals and balances. mining location filed by Bernadina Koudeen, Arthur Helms, Nile Heime. marriage licenses Maurice Moore and Pern Kirk.
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Peter Nusbheum
J Jensen
DU McFarland
F E
Emma J Miller
MacFarland
Cottage Grove
Emma C
JD Harrill
Booth
Alfred Drury
Seri
Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Terlo
O&c
Booth-Keilly Co
Jennie
Duckworth
Bernadina Koudeen
Arthur Helms
Nile Heime
Bernadins
Bohemia
Maurice Moore
Pern Kirk
D K Lakio
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership at Janney and Meyer
The firm of Janney and Meyer is dissolved with A I Meyer retiring. Mr Janney continues the business, will pay all bills and collect debts. Dated Eugene Oregon January 30.
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Janney & Meyer
I Meyer
Frm
Janney
Berview
St Eugene
De Kings New Life Pills Promote Quick Cure Claims
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a harmless liver aid and bowel regulator. It asserts quick relief from headaches and constipation and urges purchase at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
DeLano
Badleyville Election and Local News Highlights
The item notes Hadleyville and Badleyville residents, with mention of voter registrations at school houses for the June election. It records visits by Mr E Lyndon, Mr Hadley, Chas radiey, and others, plus changes to the mail schedule and local chores like brush cutting by F M Nighewasader and family.
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Chas Radiey
Galte A
Creswell News Notes and Local Goings On
J Smith shows improvement amid Creswell chatter as Wilheim coal mine sparks excitement. A party at Mre F W Parker’s featured guests Tenpls Van Prooyes and Mise Julia Weeks. Meta and Hotel Haseton ill with pneumonia. Mrs Lindsay hosted friends Graece Virgie 4baub last Tuesday. Mr Roegger of Roegger Zincker dies from heart failure. Ducks thrive in freeze as boys chase them daylight to dark. KH Parsons recovering and ready for next dash. Clyde Smith quiet. AM Bailey back out after brain ailment. You could
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Efe Bearbhrough Tweeday
Mre
F W Parker
Tenpls van Prooyes
Mise Julia Weeks
Greece
Virgie 4Baub
Mre Lindsay
Roegger
Roegger & Zincker
KH Parsons
Clyde Smith
AM Bailey
Public School Examination Date for Eighth Grade
The Eighth Grade public school examination will occur February 6th at the county superintendent office or several county schools. Teachers may request question lists by notifying the county supervisor. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised as the world’s best for burns, sores, ulcers, and skin eruptions, with W L De Lano's offering it.
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Bucklen
de Lano
Pioneer woman Jas B Mre and J Bennett dead in Eugene home
Mrs Bonnetl born October 11, 1822 in Randolph County Virginia now West Virginia. Emigrated to Oregon in 1854 arriving at Eugene September 11 of that year. Survived by husband Samuel J Bonnetl and children Alfred Marion Perry and more. Funeral at Bristles board emearrow. Rev E C Sanderson to conduct services. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
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J. Bennett
Eugene
Isaack
E C Sanderos
Diviohy School
Aosils Pareoor Boooett
Randolph County
Virginia
West Virgin
Samuel J Bonnet
Oregon
Alfred
Perry
Veatoh
Cottage Grove
Rhioebari
Law Thomas Edwards
Boonetl
Eifth
Eeisim
Spores Bridge
Celding
Marion
Alert
Thomas
Charles and
Marcellus
Burne, Harney County
RP Dey
Norris J Brown
Oakland
California
Electric Bitters Cited as Cure for Women’s Ailments
A Deep Mystery notes Electric Bitters quickly cure complaints in women including checkache headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. Testimonial from Phebe Cherney Peterson claims kidney trouble lame back and long illness cured, now at 73 years old she can do housework. Sold by W L Delano's drug store.
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Phebe Cherney
Peterson
Sithough
Delano’s
Notice to Contractors for Frame School House Bid
Notice from the board of directors of school district No 44 in Lame County Oregon inviting bids for a frame school house to be received Saturday March 1 1902 at noon Plans and specs available at H M Parvie the school clerk in Dexter Oregon The board reserves the right to reject any bid Dated January 4 1908 signed Wee Williams Chairperson
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Board of Directors
Lame County
Oregon
Noop
H M Parvie
Dexter
Wood Fuel Proposals Sought by Electric Light Co Oregon
The Electric Light Co invites proposals for old growth body fir wood in 50 to 500 cord lots to be delivered at the plant next summer. Address proposals to Jas F Roxsissen at Sept Eugene, Ore. Fisher never rust doware don t rust, Bee it at F L Chambers & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Electric Light Co
Jas F Roxsissen
Eugene
Ore
Warrants Payable On Presentation After January 1902
Notice announces warrants from registered numbers 10 005 to 10 486 will be paid on or after January 38 1902 at the office. Interest ceases January 2182. Includes notes on immigration literature, a rail stop over rate, and a public rehearsal in Wendling. Also mentions school closure for two weeks due to caret fever and illness of Prof Bond.
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Patternsons
Propuerries
Rairoad
Scaser
Waenouse
St Wendling
Bond
Pripeips
Eugene
Stock and fruit ranch for rent near Walterville Oregon
For rent a 440 acre stock and fruit ranch with 10 acres in orchard located one and a half miles from Walterville Oregon. Address E M Bowerman Walterville Oregon. Brown Leghorns for sale a thoroughbred cock and pullets for sale at reasonable prices from J B Yetes Irving Oregon.
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Walterville
Calon
E.M Bowerman
Ore
Yetes
Irving
Oregon
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Remedy
Advertisement urges sufferers of coughs colds and throat and lung diseases to use Dr Kings New Discovery at home. Claims the first dose relieves and persistent use leads to cures with a free bottle offer at W L De Lane and a price of 3 dollars and 1 dollar. Guaranteed satisfaction.
Wallpaper Clearance Sale At F L Caamers Bro
A local wallpaper clearance sale at F L Caamers Bro offers styles at cost before new stock arrives. Casual shoppers are invited to browse the remaining Al! styles and take advantage of price reductions on lingering inventory.
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Carnegie
Skyscraper For
London
WERS
Fit
George
Meltilia Frissel
Geo T Hall
John B Eogland
Jcomph
Badleyville
Lems
Jen
Jock Frost
Frack
Hadleyvile
E Lyndon
Assads
M Gilieepie
Bow Piece
Spry
Frank Hadley
Crow
Hermeo Rey
Om Tofeic
Coss Headey
Hollandaeworth
Wade Hayes
Alves Hollandeworth
Gates
Mere
Harvey
F M Nighewasader
Chee Severn
Crow Over Manday
Creswell! News
J @ Smith
Mompe
Creswell
Ewell Place
Wilheim
Meta
Hotel Haseton
Liges
Deny Otart
Jas B
Wee Williama
Wood
L Chambers & Hro
J D Matlock
West Eleventh and
Charnelton Streets
de FM Day
Canoyv Cathartic
Eatween
Geeecd
Orang Remedy Company
Cat Eeeet
Columa
Cree
Momas
Rev PLC
Basses
Union Iron Works
Market Street
San Fras
Forsbale
C A Parker
Jefferson Si
D. W. Kays Furniture CO
Ewbalwers
Aven
Schwarzschild’s
Eugene Book Store
Willamette
Eugene Guard
Castoria
Infante
F. L. Chambers
F. E. Chambers
F.L. Chambers & Bro
JU Green
Preston & Hales
Conn
S. H. Friendly
Singer Office
Willamette Street
Rogers Bros
C. Skeels
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