Why Owns Kuykendall The logging bill and graft fears in Oregon
A Salem report cites Lane County Senator Kuykendall backing House Bill 197 to grant timber franchises on Oregon rivers. Critics call it graft and accuse Kuykendall of lying for timber interests. They warn of vast timber land grabs and hundreds of millions of feet of timber potentially profiting few holders. Also notes Secretary Moody’s naval history room and Anapapolis flag collection proposal.
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Big m
Lane County
Booth
Kuykendall
Portland Journal
Salem Report
Eugene
Quartz Creek
Moody
Navy Department
Anpapolia
Washington
Bitter wind chills in Chicago as heavy snow hits
A vivid, though fragmentary, account recalls Chicago during a brutal blizzard with seven inches of snow and a forty mile per hour wind. The cold drives people indoors and shelters become vital as exposed individuals struggle against the freezing temperatures.
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Eugene
Chicago
Commercial Age Sees Demand Drive Opium and Whiskey Supply
Bishop Fors of the Methodist Church dismisses the idea of a Philadelphia firm supplying Corea with opium and whiskey saying there is no need to cover such goods. He notes that in a commercial age demand abroad would lead to supplying opium whiskey or woolen goods if present.
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Philadelphia
Corea
Bishop Fors
Methodist Church
Pictures reveal eloping trio of girls with two men
The Portland Telegram prints photos of two girls aged 15 and 16 who ran away last Wednesday with a father and son aged 23 and 58. The caption quips the younger girl attracted the odds and jokes the elder man had years of experience and a chilling choir of kin.
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Portland Telegram
Alabama surgeon seeks Navy acting assistant surgeon post
A H Simonton of Alabama, a former army surgeon, petitions the Navy Department for a second hearing on his application to become an acting assistant surgeon. He was blocked by a medical board for being too large to pass through ship hatches and corridors, weighing over 500 pounds.
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A H Simonton
Alabama
Navy Department
Navy
Dialogue Fragment Sparks Family Talk On Affection
A mother and daughter exchange tense lines about a kiss. The daughter defends the moment as necessary while the mother expresses disbelief and concern. The brief excerpt reveals conflict over propriety and emotional stakes within a family.
Marriage Settlement and Alimony Mentioned in Topeka Outburst
The item reports Maude and Annie discussing marriage terms with alimony of twenty five dollars weekly. Blanche Boise caused disturbance in Topeka with vandalism at a saloon and drug store. The piece notes a federal policy denying letter carriers loans at high interest and warns against crime of stealing branded salvage wood, citing Lane County as a grim example.
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Blanche Boise
Topeka
Kansas
State printer election likely to fail in vote
The Albany Democrat notes a proposed amendment to elect the state printer by the legislature will probably be defeated by the people. It argues the voters should name all state officials and predicts a glorious defeat if the measure reaches a vote.
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Albany Democrat
Lane County Oregon seeks bids for fire wood delivery
The County Court of Lane County Oregon invites bids by 2 pm March 4 1900 for 100 cords four foot fir wood delivered to the Eugene courthouse and 15 cords four foot oak wood delivered to the Lane County jail. Bids may be rejected. A performance bond is required. Dated at Eugene February 1900. By order County Court E U Lee County Clerk.
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Lane County
Oregon
Eugene
A. D
E. U. Lee
Melbourne man credits Dr King's New Discovery
Mr H H Maggins of Melbourne writes that a doctor said he had consumption and there was no hope. He tried Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and reports being on the road to recovery, crediting the remedy with saving his life. The ad notes the drug’s price and availability through Dr. King.
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H H Maggins
Melbourne
Fis
Dr King
Wlielane
Droggiet
Price
Trisi
Free Library Reports From Fortnightly Club
The Fortnightly Club presents the secretary and treasurer reports for its library committee. The library opened March 7 1902 with 185 members growing to 405, now open Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. 710 volumes in library, 70 added last year, 15 meetings held, and fines totaling 23.71 collected from subscribers. Treasurer notes 255.56 total receipts with 8.19 balance on Feb 9 1905. funds include city support, fines, and other income.
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Laura Bradley
Divorce Suit Alleges Husbands Claims Of Harsh Treatment
Chase Mitchell of Eugene files for divorce in Lane County Circuit Court through attorney J Johnson of Cottage Grove claiming his wife Cucy B Mitchell has burdened his life with insults and refusals to cook meals. He says they married in Salem on May 2 1885 and that for four months she withholds cooking, forcing him to prepare his own meals. He asserts no excuse for her actions.
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Chase Mitchell
Eugene
J . Johnson
Cottage Grove
Uit
Lane County
Cucy B Mitchell
Mitchell
Salem
Miroheli
A Tough City Reflects on Seattle’s Law Grip
Chas Cromer, just back from Seattle, says the city is the toughest he has seen. King County Sheriff reports 146 prisoners with ten for murder. A wanderer claims he spent a night there but denies the crime. The city is said to overflow with ramblers and lewd women due to money shortage and strict law enforcement.
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Chas Cromer
Seattle
King County
Woulder
Charles
Lew Wenems
Divorcing Couple Faces Legal Separation Proceedings
Mary U Evy of Cottage Grove sues F G Fby for legal separation in County Clerk K A Le's office. The complaint states marriage in Lake County on Oct 11, 1854, alleging Engle possessed a violent temper and over two years insulted and cursed her, called her unchaste, damaging her health. JS Medley of Cottage Grove represents the plaintiff.
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K A le
Mary U Evy
Cottage Grove
Mrs Evy
Lare
Engle
JS Medley
Resolutions on Death of Neighbor W W Withers
Thurston Camp No 418 Woodmen of the World Oregon adopts resolutions on the death of neighbor W W Withers dated February 7 1903. The group mourns his loss as a loyal Woodcraft supporter and upright citizen, extends sympathy to his family, drapes its charter in mourning, and circulates the resolutions to the family papers and Pacific Woodman.
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Thurston
Oregon
W. W. Withers
Divine Providence
A. D
Woodcraft
Pacific Woodman
Resolutions of Condolence for Sarah Kath
The Angel of Death claims Sarah Kath, beloved sister, suddenly departing February 7. Resolutions express sympathy, honor her as a devoted mother, sister, and helper to the Ladies of Rich Mountain Circle and G A R. Copies to husband, press, and minutes recorded by Maggie Simon, Sarah Chapman, and Nettie Krouse.
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Sarah Kath
Rich Mountain Circle
Maggie Simon
Sarah Chapman
Nettie Krouse
Goodpasture's Stewart case in Roseburg courthouse
The Roseburg Review reports the case of Thos Goodpasture v Amanda Stewart in Justice J A Buchanan's court. The jury returned two verdicts on possession of a team of horses bogey harvest and rug with a $110 lien dispute. The court ruled liens cannot be created in a civil court and the jury then ordered possession upon $110 payment to Mrs Stewart. The case may be appealed.
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Roseburg
Thos
Goodpasture Vears
Amanda Stewart
Harvess
J A Buchanan
Mrs @tewart
Birth notices from Oregon and Florence records
Feb 5 to Mr and Mrs W O Thies a son will be trained for track events. Feb 11 108 in Florence Oregon a son born to Mr and Mrs Joe C Jacques. Feb 15 at Thoreton a son born to Mr and Mrs W R Hollenbeck Meadows Oregon Feb 5 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Giles Fowler.
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Joe
Thoreton
Mire
Joe C Jacques
Florence
Oregon
Mra
W. KR. Hollenbeck
Meadows
Mra Giles Fowler
Prizes for the Band Concert Displayed in Window
Vincent's corner drug store showcases a rocket like prize display for a band concert. Prizes include household items and gift certificates drawn from ticket holders on February 26 6 and 17 h, with a plan to pair numbers to prizes to boost attendance and fund expedition costs.
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Vincent’s
Tuttle and Landerking Wed in Siuslaw Country
Chas H. Tuttle and Miss Dessie Landerking were married Monday February 9 1903 at the residence of H Landerking on Mapel Creek in the lower Siuslaw country with Rev. T A Yost officiating.
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H. Landerking
Mapel Creek
Siuslaw
Chas, H. Tuttle
Dessie Landerking
Rev
T. A. Yost
Scenic Shasta route promises winter travel to California
Describes a winter travel lure through the Siskiyou and Shasta mountains to Southern California with blossoms and fragrances, urging readers to seek California information from Southern Pacific agents. Also includes a testimonial praising Electric Bitters for indigestion and female health, endorsed as a reliable family tonic.
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Shasta
Siskiyou
Shasta Mountains
California
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N.H
W. &. DeLano
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Oregonian
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Matthe U. Simmons
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Maude
Annie
Free Library
Kent
New England Magazine
Allen Eaton
the Atlantic Monthly
H. R. Kincaid
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Addie D. Osbur
Goodpasture
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Kay
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Fura
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Luckey
Preston & Haler
Gilbert & Welch
Schwarzachild
Manville
Talmis & Traver
Gordoo
Iowa Grocery Co
Jows Grocery Co
Hampton Bros
Dereon
J W Kaye
Kurot Leather Indian Frame
Liop Drug Co
Bicycle
Cace Matlock
Watkins & Miller
F &A
Raotin
Littlefield
Boxelgsry
Roberta Brosham
Newlaid
Mra & F
Whitteker
Barker
Dot Silver
Gr Mo Hardware Company
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Chambers & Hro
Miss Saltzman
Dorris Art Gallery
W K Scarborough
Barrel Four
Eugene Milling Co
O Coffman & Bon
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Otto Kauffman
Janney
MR Jappey
M & Janney
C D Combe
Diolog
Ringer
Loughmiller & Peter
Castle Caf
W. E. Coman
General Pass
N. T. Wilson
W. White
Varney’s Department
Crow
New England
Martin
Motics Chemical CO
Linn Drug Co
America
Williams
Cleveland
Henry Cowan
Hebert
George Farlow
Arthur Striker
Anikout
Hevsill
Mathers
Emmons Supervis
Chase Sharron
Arthur Jones
Jared Scott
Vanecholack
Powell
Williains
Pervio
T Taylor
Russell
Wacowsd
Stephen Hapratty
Powell Poop
Robinson
Geo Wal
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Ferry
Amos D
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Gray
West Eighth
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Flarness
Sandard Off
Irena Raves ‘Ol
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