Wlachland Implicates Senators and Representatives in Alaska Land Grab
Washington report shows McLachland of California linking Governor Gillett and Representatives Knowland McKinley to Alaska Green Group claims. He cites others including Nebraska’s Kinkaid, says the project was proper and ethical, and notes about 4000 dollars spent on surveying and development. He claims no law violation was known to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McLachland
California
Gillett
Knowland
McKinley
Kinkaid
Nebraska
Green
Senator Paynter Resigns from Ballinger-Pinchot Panel
Kentucky Senator Paynter resigns from the Ballinger-Pinchot investigating committee citing illness. His seat remains open as several senators decline the offer. Glavis is recalled for cross examination as the Ballinger-Pinchot hearing resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payntor
Paynter
Kentucky
Ballinger-Pinchot
Glavis
Fioot Glavis
Railroad promoters plan route from Eugene to Coos Bay
Minneapolis figures F B Kidder John Baird and J H Thomas will relocate to Eugene in February to survey and secure right of way for a railroad from Eugene to Coos Bay via Siuslaw. The trio, seasoned railroad men, expect construction to follow survey completion, driven by strong regional demand for a sea outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Kidder
Minneapolis
Late County Asset Co
Keepwater
Kidder
John Baird
J. H. Thomas
Eugene
Coos Bay
Siuslaw
History of Banking in Canada monograph released
Washington and Ottawa report the first in a series from the National Monetary Commission on Roeliff M. Breckenridge’s History of Banking in Canada. The work analyzes Canada’s branch banking, note freedom, and circulation-redemption fund, noting international interest and comparisons with U S banking problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Monetary Commission
Canada
Roeliff M. Breckenridge
Bank note system contrasts with United States in Canada
The passage outlines Canadian banking measures to keep note values at par, requires bank reserves and calls on banks to replenish circulation when depleted, and designates redemption locations. It notes the Canadian Bankers Association oversees clearing houses, note issuance, and bank affairs, with treasury board oversight and a bailiff or curator option for failed banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Monetary Commission
Canada
Commission
Breckenridge
Treasury Board of the Dominion
Bankers’ Association
Chartered Banks
Canadian Bankers Association
Dominion
Treasury Board
Banka
Riggs Sues El Mira Lumber for Possession and Damages
W. P. Riggs filed a suit in the circuit court against the El Mira Lumber Company to recover possession of certain personal property or claim $500 in damages. Attorneys listed are W. G. Martin and M. Kissinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Riggs
Elmira Lumber
W. G. Martin
Highwaymen hold up Twelve Mile House in fatal shooting
Haddley, a taxi chauffeur, passes the robbers into a murder scene at the Twelve Mile House. The two masked men steal cash, tear the telephone from the wall, and force Haddley to drive toward Seven Mile House. Piano player Manley Thompson resists and is fatally shot. Sheriff Stevens and Deputy Wagner pursue suspects. Haddley hopes to identify both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddley
Merrill
Manley Thompson
Thompson
Portland
Saceped
Stevens
Stable Wagner
Oregon TaXlcab Company
Flood Waters Of Seine Begin To Recede In Paris
Paris reports the Seine has begun to fall after unprecedented height and damage. Streets and boulevards remain torn and hummocks loom from water pressure. Cave-ins render some buildings unsafe. Large stores closed while hundreds of boats join rescue efforts and preparations for cleaning and disinfection proceed as water subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Seine
S&s
Americans Are All Safe In Paris Flood Notice
Washington reports Ambassador Bacon informed the state department that all Americans in Paris are safe. Many had to vacate homes due to rising flood conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bacon
State Department
Paris
Henry S Graves Named Chief Forester of United States
The successor of Gilford Pinchot as chief forester is Henry S Graves who has led Yale forestry since 1900. He previously worked in government service with Mir Pinchet and is noted for advancing scientific forest preservation methods. Graves was born in Marietta Ohio in 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilford Pinchot
United States
F Henry S. Graves
Forestry School
Yale University
Mir Pinchet
M Ir. Crave Wee
Yale School
Graves
Ameren
Marietta
Man and Wife Walked LA to Seattle Again on Train
Wood and wife who walked from Los Angeles to Seattle last summer through Eugene in May are on their return trip today. They carried belongings and used a wagon for a while then checked at base. They started April 4 from Los Angeles and arrived Seattle January 16, covering about 1545 miles. Wood says they wore out three pairs of shoes while the wife wore out two. They spent the rest of the summer and winter in Seattle and British Columbia points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Los Angeles
Seattle
Eugene
Loa Ape
Jane
British Columbia
Faith Heals Woman Long Paralyzed at Cottage Grove
Mrs. W A Williams, bed-ridden for 30 years due to paralysis, rose and walked today. The 46-year-old believes divine healing came through Delevergne, who prayed with her and urged faith for recovery. A congratulatory service followed with friends, relatives, and city ministers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
W A. Williams
City officials tour Oregon City water plant for Eugene filters
Mayor J D Matlock City Engineer Waggoner Water Superintendent Taylor and Councilmen Garrett Roach and Henderson returned from a junket to Oregon City and Portland to inspect the filtering plant and discuss machinery for Eugene power plant contracts. Garrett said officials were royally entertained and praised the Willamette water after filtration, noting the plant’s cleansing effects on sewage runoff before filtration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Matlock
Waggoner
Taylor
Garrett, Roach and Henderson
Oregon City
Portland
Portland Firma
Garrett
Eugene
Willamette River
Albany
Corvallis
Falem
Independence
Rochester Minnesota water supply and Salem typhoid testing
The Rochester supply of wand has proven durable with eight years of use and no replenishment. A sample of Oregon City water was tested by the state bacteriologist and found entirely pure, reassuring Salem amid a typhoid epidemic. The trip to Portland aimed to discuss power plant machinery for the McKenaly river project and to compare pipe prices for the city water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Eugene
Oregon City
Salem
Portland
Mr. Garrett
McKenaly River
City Water Works
Eighth Grade Exam Results List 65 Pass
The following pupils across districts 1 to 179 are listed as successful in the recent examinations. Names include Pleasant Hill, Coburg, Black Butte, Marcola, Elmira, Madison, Ada, Oda, Springfield, and Nesale Hutelingon among many others. Total passed: 65.
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Ist
Pleasant Hill
Pear McMullen
Dist
Eugene
Grace Archer
John Marshall
Jesse Casteel
Helen Wells
Edna Stephens
James Pogue
Frank Baldwin
Mary Moore
Carolne Taylor
Ethel Dustin
Ruth McGrew
Irne Morris
Grace Starr
Waldo Farnham
Archie Reed
Charles Sigman
Perry Yeager
Carrie Martin
Charles Lowery
Myrtle Tobey
Dorothy Wheeler
Fred Moxley
Mabel Cartwright
Martha Andersen
Linus Lindley
Fred Graham
Alma Hale
George Phinney
Hale Clark
Ronald Hempy
Chester Conger
Margaret Heitch
Myrle Lill
Marvey Hadley
Coburg
Charles Hoeflein
Maude Morelock
Black Butte
Arthur Combs
Datsie Hendee
Orpha Combe
Marcola
Harold Culp
Eva Pullen
Thomas Pullen
Elmira
James Allison
Madison
Anna Owen
Ada—Merle Chamberlain
Barbra Chamberlain
Albert Scott
Marion Scottier
Oda—Bossle Hatch
Springfield Nesale Hutelingon
Mertle Smith
Floyd Fry
Max Green
Mildred McCauley
Clyde McFarley
Hubert Travis
Flossie Rathburn
Randall Scott Grace Bidwell
Grace Male
Ida
Address to Fruit Raisers and Farmers Feb 12
The Commercial Club plans an afternoon and evening meeting at Lane County Courthouse Eugene on Saturday February 12. The Promotion Department aims to mobilize fruit raisers toward improved results and stimulate the county fruit industry. Manager Freeman will bring authorities to discuss complete fruit culture methods, with a Hood River apple district expert following Professor Cole. Extensive publicity and broad attendance are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County Court House
Eigene
Freeman
Hood River
Professor Cole
Resolutions From State Merchants Convention
Resolutions adopted urge creation of a state organization to unite retail merchants in towns lacking one. They call for tougher enforcement of the pure food law and inspector diligence, wholesale cartage charges to be paid by wholesalers, and transfers of debtors by the new secretary. Gratitude given to ringers and speakers and to contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchanta Convention
Eugene Thureday
Eugcene
Land Leased for Coal Development Along Roseburg Rail Line
E J Crow of Eugene owner of a four hundred acre tract near Roseburg has leased the land to Portland capitalists forming a company to secure vast tracts along the proposed Roseburg Coos Bay railroad. J W Perkins of Portland arranged the contract and Crow will receive royalties from coal produced on the property.
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E. J. Crow
Eugene
Roweburg
Portland
Crow
Cuticura Cures Child Skin Disease in 1905 Testimony
A mother describes using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment on her child’s severe acne like rash. Bathing and daily application led to rapid clearing of the sores. The letter endorses Cuticura remedies for skin complaints and recommends them to others. Written by L Pridhoff in Warren Wisconsin, June 1905 to July 14 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hos Pridhoff
Warren
Wieb
Cure claimed for boy's skin with Cuticura remedies
A mother reports her son's severe skin condition from shoulder to hand improving after using Cuticura Remedies including Cuticura Soap. She credits the treatment with curing him and notes she would recommend it to friends. Letter dated May 2, 1908, from Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
St. Woerwelde
Longleoland
Peterra
Feery
Utleewa
FBI
Npg
Ieee the Eart
Potter Dewe
Chee
Hon
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Wlachland
Alaska
GOAL
Monetary Commission OF Canadian Banks
Vigtim
Henrys. Graves
Pinchot
Coal and OL Company
Chichester S Pills
Hanson
East Ninth Street
I Towen Co
Peeron, USA
Leetto Thera
Camamas
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