Money Taken From Office Sparks Youth Crime Lesson
Justice Wintermeier weighs a case linked to a young boy whose theft from the Woodmen camp desk in the Register office led to his custody. Clerk W W Moore reported repeated break-ins and a payment attempt revealed by Snepreton. The matter was continued until Sunday.
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Ameli Chance
Thiath
Snepreton
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Go Carrier
Cattle Loss Reported at Hill Ranch East of Evu gene
Dr A Sharpie reports the loss of thirty one head of cattle on his hill ranch east of Evu gene. John Wilson is in charge of the pincer coordinating the recovery effort.
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A Sharpie
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John Wilson
Blizzard Rages as Roof Collapses at Republic Iron and Steel Mill
A heavy snow load caused the Republic Iron and Steel Mill roof in Alexandria Indiana to collapse early today. The loss is estimated around one hundred thousand dollars and four hundred workers are laid off. Reports from Chicago and New York describe a widespread blizzard disrupting street traffic and communications. Dennis Wearie, Chicago veteran fireman and former chief, has died after fifty two years in the department.
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Alexandria
Indiana
Republic Iron and Steel
Chicago
Dennis Wearie
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New York
Oregon Legislature debates Lane County Assessor pay increase
In Salem on Feb 16 Senator Kuykendall introduced a measure raising Lane County Assessor pay to 2000 per year payable monthly, noting the current 3 per day rate equals about 8900 annually. The bill passed the Senate under suspension of the rules, amid support for added responsibilities.
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Lane
Lane County
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Governor Signs Bills in Salem on Taxation and Boundaries
Governor Chamberlain signed Eddy's bill taxing and regulating corporations Burleigh's bill defining Wallowa county boundaries and Malarkey's bill taxing gifts legacies and inheritances. The Eddy and Malarkey measures are noted as revenue producers and among the legislature's most important passed.
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Chamberlain
Eddy
Burleigh
Wallowa County
Malarkey
Shelley's Warehouse Bond Bill Passes Legislature
Hatem Feb 16 Representative Shelly's measure requiring warehousemen or grain bailees to furnish bonds from 000 to 25000 passed both houses of the state legislature and awaits the governor's signature. Salem news notes the State University recall and Kuykendall’s update on 17 acre ground improvements and adjoining tract purchases now approved by both chambers, with no anticipated gubernatorial objection.
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Shelly
gThe State University
Salem
Oregon Legislature Sees Major Appropriations Action
At the Oregon State House in Salem on February 17 the appropriation bills totaling over two million dollars were discussed, excluding the Portland Lewis and Clark Fair and other projects. The report omits a governor’s residence purchase, opposed by Governor Chamberlain. Senate moved a revision of muster rolls for the Second Oregon Regiment in the Philippines, appointing two privates and one officer. debate grew heated over perceived injustices to volunteers. A Harris bill to assess corporate capital stock drew support, with criticism over fund needs and future measures. Governor Chamberlain vetoed bicycle penalties and a stock ranking bill, while the Senate upheld the veto on the latter. The veto and garnishment changes aligned salaries with other citizens.
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Dalles Portage Road
Eastern Oregon Experiment Station
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Philippines
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Josephine
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Kay
Salem School Transit Policy Echoes Through Legislature
Salem notes on February 17 reference a proposed transportation bill by Senator Kopkencel involving pupil conveyance rules. The measure would pay for transport where homes lie beyond walking distance and require a majority vote at a legal meeting to approve costs.
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Senator Kopkencel
Ge Wiideh
Jeeer Egperes
Parliament Opened as Snowstorms Sweep Empire
In London King Edward opened parliament amid a cold clear day and a light crowd, while reports from Butte say two men confessed to Burlington train robbery and would plead guilty. The eastern snowstorm paralyzed communication from New England to the South as telegraph and telephone links failed and travel halted.
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Scripps News Association
Butte
Montana
George Cole
George Howard
Burlington
London
Edward
Turkey
New York
New England
University of Oregon Receives 25000 Appropriation
Ways and Means Committee reports an appropriation of 25000 for University of Oregon expenses. Funds cover repairs to buildings and grounds, water and electric plants, equipment, library additions, and purchase of additional grounds under the Board of Regents.
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Carriage Factory Move Talks Enter Eugene Bid
Saturday evening the Commercial Club discussed negotiations with R M Cramer to move the carriage factory from Corvallia to Eugene. The step would not end the enterprise but relieve the obligation, allowing another organization or individual in the city to take it up. Proprieties Cramer and Smith insist on pursuing the relocation to Kagero as the factory site.
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Comerciel
Roosevelt plans hunting trip to Alaska
Port Lane February 17 reports President Roosevelt intends to travel to Alaska for a hunting trip in the early cabalacal months. The Oregon legislature has extended a hearty welcome and a private itinerary with Jack Daten is hinted as the route to the expedition into northern wilderness.
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Roosevelt
Alaska
Coustey
Rocky Mountains
Oreeon
Pa Wietal
Jack Daten
Sheriffs to Form State Rogues Gallery
In Eugene at Sheriff Withers funeral, a statewide sheriff conference discussed better protection for office holders. They plan a rogues gallery with pictures of criminals from the state and northwest until feasible, while noting the new organization is still developing plans.
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Eugene
Sheriff Withers
Storey
Pioneer Sage Co Woman Elizabeth Rhinehart Dies in Oregon
Elizabeth Rhinehart a pioneer of Oregon died at her daughter Sarah Crum’s home in Olex Gilliam County on January 90 aged 0 years Born in 1807 in Tennessee she crossed the plains with husband and 15 children settling in Lane County Eight of her children survive James Rhinehart Frank Rhinehart Henry Rhinehart Jasper Rhinehart George W Rhinehart Mrs Sarah Crum Louis and William Rhinehart Interment planned in Union Oregon
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Portland
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Grant County
Henry Rhinehart
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Medford
George W. Rhinehart
Condon
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State of Washington
Louis Rhinehart
Eagles Incorporation Reported by Eugene Fraternal Order
The Eagles Incorporate. Eugene Aerie No 275 Fraternal Order of Eagles filed articles of incorporation with the clerk. Trustees J L Lombard C J Barbite and LN Roney named as incorporators. Estimated property value $500. Objects include moral relief of members administration of privileges honors and benefits of the fraternity per Fraternal Order of Eagles customs.
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Exglea
Jourty
EU Lee
J L Lombard
C J Barbite
LN Roney
Nerle
Order of Eagles
Roney Gets Contract for New Opera House
L N Roney of Eugene bid 21 987 for the construction, the lowest of three offers. Salem bids by F Vao Patten 28 264 and Welch Maurer 24 000 were higher. The board approved the Eugene firm Saturday, with work to begin promptly and the building planned ready for use by the next theater season opening.
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R L. N Roney
Eugene
Vao Patten
Salem
Welch
Storey Opinion of Elliot Lyons in Murder Case
Portland Telegram reports Sheriff Storey describing Elliot Lyons as looking like an idiot rather than a criminal after visiting him in Eugene. Lyons says he cannot help the mess and cannot explain why he shot Sheriff Withers. Public sentiment in Mugene is stirred. Withers and Hoe are praised as good, honest figures.
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Withers
Hoe
Some Fine Skins From the Willamette Trapping Works
Jsh Cable reports trapping from the Middle Fork of the Willamette, bringing in pelts of wildcats, elk cats, coons, and martens. He sold the hides to local merchants for a round figure. One pelt measured five feet. he faced a wild cat during the capture and sustained injuries from a clawed paw.
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