Eugene and Springfield Commercial Club visit
Last evening over 160 Eugene Commercial Club members rode a special to Springfield as guests of the Springfield Commercial Club. They were greeted by the Springfield band andcitizens, attended speeches at the club hall, and endorsed a 125000 university appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Commercial Club
Springfield
Oregon
M. M. Peary
Dr. Whitson
John Keatley
Sald
Robert Walter
J. 3
Bryan
Saeing
Jonbn H. Whartog
Eugene Commercial Club
PDBE
Yoran
Bascott
Harris
Wr. Wethlehelm
Williams
Lane County
Campbell
State University
Rees
BR. A. Washburne
Calkins
St Paul
Minneapolis
Boringfield
Perkins
Michigan
L. R. Alderman
Wble
Whitson
Springfield Commercial
Toome
Fuene
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised in reader letters
Letters over two years praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood diseases appetite rheumatism after fever weakness tiredness nervous weakness dyspepsia catarrh and eczema. Testimonials claim cures for muscular rheumatism and general wellness. Sold in liquid orGarsta tabs priced 100 doses one dollar prepared by C J Hood Co Lowell MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Euwa J. Howmay
Beacon
Lowell
Masa
Ecrema
Inonos
Oregon citizens urge 125000 university appropriation
A mass meeting in Eugene urges state lawmakers to approve a $125,000 appropriation for the University. The pledge includes efforts to advocate for the bill at the polls and to bolster higher education in Oregon, with numerous attendees listed.
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Oregon
Middle West
Ube
Assessors Scramble To Tax Oregon Dogs As Personal Property
Assessors in Oregon face a tough task classifying and valuing dogs as personal property under a 1907 act. County official BF Keeney from Lane County collaborates with neighboring counties to craft description formats for dogs on the tax rolls. Values range from 10 cents to 250 dollars, with March expected as a low point. the act simply declares dogs as property.
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Keeney
Lane County
Oregon
State of
J J Stafford Pays Taxes First as Usual
The 1907 tax roll was opened this morning with J M Stafford of Mohawk first to pay, receiving receipt No 1 for 125.04 dollars. George A Yarnell, formerly of Mohawk valley now in Hickerton Washington, was next. Sheriff notices delayed turnout, predicting Monday will be the big day.
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J. M. Stafford
Mohawk
George A. Yarnell
Mohawk Valley
Hickerton
Wash
City council slams firemen over nude room decor
The Grants Pass property committee complains to the city council that firemen decorations in their meeting rooms include nude pictures and paintings. They warn of desecration of city property and call for a cleaning out of the firemen’s meeting room.
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Grants Pass
Springfield Sawmill to be Improved and Expanded
The Springfield Booth-Kelly mill will undergo repairs and new machinery installation to cut costs and raise output. The plant will be enlarged, boosting lumber capacity and profitability. When completed it will be among the best on the Pacific coast, signaling a revival in local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield News
Springfield Booth-Kelly
Springfield
Tillamook Coast Wreck Emily Reed Loss of Eleven Crew
Bay City Oregon February 15 Eleven crew drowned when the Emily Reed a coal laden schooner from Newcastle to Portland struck near Neha jem river while attempting to reach Tillamook Rock. Captain Keese] and mate Tam i Dubif and several sailors listed perished in heavy seas.
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Bay City
Keese
Emily Reed
Tillamook
Nehajem River
Newcastle
Portland
Oregon
California
Keeser
Oregon Beach
Coburg M E Sunday School Elects Officers
Coburg Methodist Envlscope reports the Sunday school elected officers and teachers for the coming year. Officers include R. B H. Maddox as superintendent, J. A. Zook as assistant superintendent, Herbert Stoneberg secretary, Miss Althea Wilkins assistant secretary, Le Roy Lyons treasurer, Miss Clara Stacy chorister, Grace Wilkins librarian, and Madeline Bettina assistant librarian. Teachers listed for six classes with multiple assistants. Missionary Sunday observed first Sunday each month, with collections to fund missions. The Sunday school is growing with good attendance and offerings.
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Coburg Methodist Envlscope
R. B H. Maddox
J. A. Zook
Herbert Stoneberg
Althea Wilkins
Leroy Lyons
Clara Stacy
Grace Wilkins
Madeline Bettina
I. A. Zook
Samuel Lepport
F. F. Barnard
W. M. Erskine
Leppert
Mra. Beasier Tweedt
RR. B. Maddox
Caspar Durat
Georgia Neff
J. A. Newman
Mission Fund
Court bars him from candidacy and unites former lovers
A judge blocks his candidacy while urging a colleague to seek a federal berth amid Oregon delegation opposition. The state fair board approved eight thousand dollars for new buildings at the fairgrounds this spring. In Vae a couple married last week after reconnecting after 30 years apart, each having spouses and families.
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McNary
W. C. Bristol
Oregon
State Fair Board
Vae
Wilhlem to Seek Evidence for Son’s Alleged Horse Theft
Wilhelm of Lowell leaves for Lake County to gather proof to clear his son Ellice Wilhelm, lately arrested near Silver Lake on a horse theft charge. Ellice proclaims innocence as friends hope for a speedy acquittal. Deputy Sheriff C. D. Arthur will escort him south to Lakeview via Klamath Falls.
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Wilhelm
Lowell
Lake County
Ellice Wilhelm
Silver Lake
Portland
Bend
C. D. Arthur
Lakeview
Klamath Falls
Frederick Jeffs Fate Uncertain
Norwalk Connecticut February 14 Mrs J Claridge sister of Frederick Jeffs wrecked on a Galapagos island in July says Norway informed that all crew except Jeffs who was ill left the island and were picked up by a ship. The rescue vessel was under provisioned and could not pursue Jeffs. His sister fears a rescue attempt by Admiral Evans fleet may arrive too late.
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Norwalk
Conn
J. Claridge
Frederick Jeffs
Galapagos Islands
Norway
Jeffs
Admiral Evans
Grand Old Fireman Dies at His Post
New York deputy chief Charles W. Kruger, the grand old man of the fire department, died at a Canal Street fire after plunging through a trap door into a basement filled with water and being recovered minutes later dead.
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New York
Charles W. Kruger
Fire Department
Canal Street
Fire at Courier Lithographing harms Buffalo firms
A fire at the Courier Lithographing Company in Buffalo early today caused about 250000 dollars in damage to the plant and another 30000 dollars of damage to the Buffalo Evening Times press department next door. The blaze disrupted operations and prompted urgent efforts to contain it.
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Buffalo
Courier
Buffalo Evening Times
Business Men Seek to Enlist Farmers in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove officials aim to ease rural mistrust of local business leaders. The Commercial Club delegated Levi Geer H C Thompson and George Comer to lecture at granges and other groups in southern Lane county to foster cooperation. They seek a cannery and road improvements joining Lorane and Cottage Grove, funding a gravel wagon road twelve miles long.
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Cottage Grove
Lane County
Levi Geer
H. C. Thompson
George Comer
Lorane
Burnett Declines district attorney Run. McNary Named
Judge George H. Burnett of Salem virtually declines to be U S district attorney candidate. The Marion County district attorney John H. McNary will be sent to Washington for approval. Burnett had been urged by friends to seek the office but asserts the oath he took restricts his path.
Pertinent Questions for Machine Politicians in Eugene
A letter from Eugene Oregon dated Feb 11 1908 questions the merit of Statement No 1 and the push for direct election of U S senators. It argues endorsement by the people matters, defends majority rule, and asserts Republicans should honor public endorsement in selecting a senator while criticizing opponents who fear Governor Chamberlains challenge. J R T.
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Eugene
Oregon
United States
Washington
Gard Sugesta
Chamberlain
Bourne Defends Statement No. 1 in Oregon
Senator Bourne sends a lengthy circular to Oregon voters denouncing critics of the primary law and Statement No. 1. He praises Lincoln Roosevelt and Washington, defends the law, attacks machine politicians, and urges voters to support the Republican principles by voting for Statement No. 1.
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Washington
Bourne
Oregon
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Washinton
United States
Salem
Marion County Fights Ahead in State Number One Battle
In Salem Oregon on February 14, signals show opponents of State Number One will dominate the Marion County primaries in three weeks and control a convention a week later. Advocates of State Number One plan to boycott the convention and primaries, arguing no convention is needed to nominate or endorse legislative candidates. Alonzo Gesner says a slate of five legislators supporting State Number One will appear in the direct primary, drawing a clear clash. Indorsement battles will run March 7 to March 14 as delegates form and the convention meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
Marion County
Friends of
Alonzo Gesner
del Gates
Smitherman Builds Another Shop Near Willamette Bridge
A. L. Smitherman, who has seen two shops burned by fire in recent years, finishes a third shop of 20 by 30 feet two stories on the old site near Ferry street and Willamette River. He’s operated from a tent since the last blaze and also built a adjoining residence hoping to catch arsonists early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Smitherman
Willamette
Ferry Street
Smitherman
May wheat hits low on local market in 1907 crop
Minneapolis reports May wheat at one dollar on the local exchange the lowest price for May wheat of the 1907 crop. Chicago notes May at 3 1 2 cents, July at 20 1 4 cents, September at ST 7 8.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
Oregon Beats Idaho In Tie-Break Basketball Game
Moscow Idaho February 12 The Oregon and Idaho basketball teams tied 13 to 13 at halftime with Oregon pulling ahead after time. Idaho led 10 to 5 early as both squads struggled with teamwork. A reception and dance followed the game. Oregon was delayed and missed the scheduled trip home. Oregon faces W.S.C. tonight and Whitman Thursday.
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Moscow
Idaho
Oregon
Maho
W. S&c
Whitman
U Ren challenges Pendleton judge on primary law debate
W. and U Ren alleges a challenge to Judge A Lownell of Pendleton over Statement No 1 of the primary initiative law. U Ren seeks to defend the law in the dispute environment.
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W. & U'Ren
8. A. Lowell
Pendleton
U'Ren
Timber lands suit over deeded mortgage lands in Siuslaw
The Oregon and California Lumber Company case against W. E Brown of Eugene proceeds in circuit court before Judge Burnett of Salem. The dispute centers on large timber tracts along the Siuslaw deeded to Brown intended to secure a mortgage.
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Oregon & California Lumber Company
W. E Brown
Eugene
Siuslaw
Burnett
Salem
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