Arrest of Colfax Horse Thief, Jail Escapeer
Chief Farrington captured Harry Starkey wanted at Colfax for horse theft and a jail escape. Starkey, aged about 21, was found at the Willamette House in Eugene, confessed, and was placed in the city jail awaiting transfer for trial. A deputy will be sent from Colfax to return him within days.
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Harry Starkey
Colfax Wash
Eugene
Farrington
Starkey
City
Colax
Willamette House
Willamette
Colfax
Oregon Poultry Industry Growing In Oregon
The Oregon experiment station issued a 40 page bulletin, The Poultry Industry of Oregon, by Professor James Dryden. It uses 1900 census data to show county production values and egg output, notes Linn as top in value and Marion leading in eggs, and charts growth from 1879 to 1899 with an estimated 1907 value around four million dollars. It discusses market prices, sales by month, and options to boost yields, including winter laying and housing practices.
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Oregon Experiment Station
Oregon
James Dryden
Dryden
Utah
United States
Linn
Douglas
Lane
Marion
Marion County
Linn County
Clackamas
Portland
Joseph Schulte
Agriculturist
Annual inspection of Co A Fourth Oregon National Guard
The Saturday armory ceremony drew a large crowd as Col James Jackson retired U S A served as inspector general and Adjutant General Frnzer attended. Captain Babb and Lieutenants White and Hranstetter led a flawless drill with 100 percent turnout and 60 in line. Promotions included Muster to first sergeant and Henderson, McCornack, Pritchett, Rohne to sergeants or corporals. Armory needs and a proposed 100000 armory appropriation were urged to boost National Guard efficiency.
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Co. A. Fourth Regiment
James Jackson
Oregon National Guard
Frnzer
Portland
Raymond Babb
W. G. White
W. W. Hranstetter
Oregon
Jackson
General Finter
Cecil Henderson
Walter McCornack
Alva Pritchett
Edward Rohne
Corlene Jackson
National Guard
Hopmen's Union a dismal failure says Mr. Krebs
Salem Oregon February report quotes Conrad Krebs a chief supporter of the Pacific Hopgrowers Union declaring the Oregon association a failure and urging each grower to paddle his own canoe. He cites 26 152 acres tabulated among 1424 growers with 800 not tabulated and notes the surplus of 160 000 bales for 1908 and 1909. He warns of a 60 000 dollar 1965 price and discusses prohibition trends and possible salvage if money is raised. directors to meet next week.
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Salem
Pacific. Hopgrowers’ Union
Oregon Association
Conrad Krebs
Oregon
Krebs
California
New York
Joseph Baumgartner
Springfield store closed after mill shutdown causing failure
Springfield residents learned that Harry M. Stewart failed in business as the Springfield mill shut, leaving nearly 100 unemployed. James L. Clark was appointed trustee by creditors and announces a store sale discounting to cost or below to raise funds in sixty days, after which Stewart will resume operations.
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Harry Stewart
Springfield
Harry M. Stewart
James L. Clark
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
Ah. Clark
Washington Signature Document Found in Newark Court House
A document bearing George Washingtons signature attesting Francis Bar ber as commander of the Second New Jersey Regiment in the Revolutionary War was found in Newark Court House. The citation date noted is February 11, 1783.
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Newark
N. J
George Washington
Francis Barber
The People’s Check on the Politician debate continues
An Oregon opinion piece argues for amending the direct primary law the Initiative and referendum and especially Statement No 1 rather than discarding them. It condemns politicians who exploit power, calls for improvements to reduce trouble and corruption, and urges voters to support reform over repeal.
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Merate
Reerut Wbrances
Oregonlin Fugene Register
Dalles Onimist
Senetor Hodaon
GO. O. P
Oregon
The Merits of the Texas Weeder Sold by J Hall
An advertised remedy touts kidney relief and rheumatic treatment in a two month supply. The offer promises testimonials and mails from Dr EW Hall at 2926 Olive Street, St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hall
EW. Hall
Olive Street
Louw
Statement 1 backs popular vote for state offices and U.S. senator
The piece argues for electors choosing candidates by popular vote across parties. It urges legislators to ratify the people's choice for governor and senator, notes potential failures by lawmakers, and considers adopting Oregon style reform to allow elections by popular vote if constitutional changes occur.
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Oregon
Democratic Party
United States
Coun
Epstor
Died, Two Local Residents, Poisoning Suspected
In Eugene and Cottage Grove, two deaths are reported. EB W Howard, a Cottage Grove merchant, died February 1908 at General hospital Ra gone after a lingering illness believed due to accidental poisoning. He leaves a mother and two brothers. George F Berger, aged 38 plus, died February 11 at East Fifth street Eugene after a lingering illness. he leaves a mother a sister Miss Mary F Berger and a brother J F Berger. He was born in Wisconsin and moved to Eugene young. he belonged to Fraternal Order of Eagles and Freemasons. funeral services set for Thursday at 2:30 p m with interment at the Masonic cemetery.
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General Hospital
Ragone
EB. W. Howard
Cottage Grove
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen
Peron
East Fifth Street
Eugene
Ias
George F. Berger
Mary F. Berger
J. F. Berger
Wisconsin
Buegene
Dusness
Fugene Aerie
Order of Eagles
Masonic
Springfield and Fisher Brothers High Water Prices Reported
Fragmentary 1908 Portland clipping mentions John M Springfield and Charles E Fisher with a son. It references prices near 4545 pounds per thousand feet and vague business notes about camps and orders, indicating concern over costs and timing. The garbled text suggests local economic chatter and regional business conditions.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Pictorial Review Magazine
W. J. Baldwin
E. 9Th St
Eugene, Oregon
Griffin Hardware Ca
Griffin
Rae
T. Felix Gouraud
Ferd
T. Hopkins
N.Y. City
Gouraud
Gale
Stanlea's
Willamette Sa
Madame Dean
Onan and
Loseemer, Pa
Nel Ae
George W. Kinsey
Raymond Parl
Hopmen’s Union
Infante
What Is
Castoria
Ay Street
Hunters’ Trappers
Anderech Urun
Ting CO
Jung Co
Albany College Albany
Dpi
John
Charles E. Fisher
Wits
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