Preliminary surveys map electric railway to Springfield
Simon Klovdahlel, engineer for Willamette Valley Company, completed the survey for an electric railway to Springfield. Three routes south of the river are outlined, via Judkins Point and Laurel Hill cemetery, Hendricks park area, and Fairmount Heights with rough terrain, all converging near Judkins Canon. A McKenzie route survey will begin soon.
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Simon Klovdahlel
Willamette Valley Company
Springfield
Judkins’ Point
Judkins
Laurel Hill
Svirverud
Hendricks’ Park
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Fairmount Heights
Judkins' Canon
Kloodah
McKenzie
Thaw Juror’s Wife Dies. Trial Delayed
New York report states Mrs. Holton, wife of a Thaw juror, died of pneumonia. Jury was assembled at Thaw case start as Dr. Evans noted Thaw’s mental condition. Adjournment occurred due to Juror Bolton’s wife’s death, with eleven jurors released during the interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
New York
Evans
Bolton
Holton
Harry Thaw
Wharton Intro to Mail Exclusion Over Thaw Case
In Washington on February 14 Representative Wharton of Illinois introduced a resolution giving the president power to exclude from the mails any publications containing revolting details of the Thaw case and similar cases. The move aims to curb sensational reporting and protect public order. The measure invokes broad authority to suppress material deemed explicit or harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waeshhington
Wharton
Illinois
House
Leading Newspapers Indicted For Thaw Trial Testimony
Lebanon Ky February 14 The county grand jury last night returned indictments against the Cincinnati Enquirer Louisville Herald Louisville Times and Evening Post for printing and circulating offensive and indecent testimony of the Thaw trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Cincinnati Inquirer
Louieville Herald
Louisville Times and Evening Post
NO WOOD FAMINE IN MUGENE SEES COMING RELIEF
The wood shortage in Mugene continues with dealers nearly out of business and prices high. A Guard reporter found hills south and east of town ablaze with cord wood. Authorities say most timber near the city is being cut for next summer and residents should wait to buy until fall when fuel should be abundant and reasonably priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mugene
Eugene
Lowerle Local News Reports Flood Damages and Rejuvenated Plowings
Special Correspondence from Lowell dated February 14 notes the freshette and riverbank cave ins along the highway now repaired enabling teams to pass. Farmland fencing on the Winfrey Crafl McBee Cain Blake properties was washed away but soil erosion and water cuts are not severe. Springlike weather is bringing plowing and farm work as activities resume across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Big Prairie
Hazeldell
Mr. Winfrey
John Crafl McBee
Miss Cain
Mr. Blakely
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nerve Relief
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for nervous spells and headaches, claiming it has helped many. The piece mentions Sarsaparabs dosage forms and lively appearance, plus local notes about river ferry, bridge need, travel, and new telephone use among farmers along the river near Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hills Bros
Dexter
Pleasant Hill
Fall Creek
Goshen
Thomas Blakeley
Mr. McBee
Rush Island
Eugene
Lowell
Local sheep losses and town happenings in Times
Oscar Dodge reports several sheep deaths near Ingram Island with staggers. Mrs. G. F. Skipworth and son Harold of Eugene visited in the city. A new turntable and roundhouse are being installed south of the old site, with wood or brick construction undecided and several months to finish. Postmaster A. R. Martin may move the post office to the Folsom block next to Red Cross drug store, with a noon-to-night operation and mail boxes accessible. a remonstrance campaign opposes the move, and the department will decide. Dr. James Withycombe will lead a farmers institute at the opera house on Friday, February 2, featuring stereopticon livestock shows and Ag College topics, with four institute staff members aboard. Farmers are urged to attend for expert discussions on agriculture and dairying.
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Oscar Dodge
Ingram Island
G. F. Skipworth
Harold
Eugene
A. R. Martin
Folsom
Red Cross Drug Store
James Withycombe
State Agricultural College
Opera House
Agricultural College
Knox Defends Smoot in Senate Address
Senator Knox urged the Senate to vote against expulsion or disqualification of Reed Smoot from Utah, arguing two thirds is needed for expulsion and that Smoot should not be ousted for Mormon faith or for polygamy disputes tied to Utah law. He warned against applying federal law to polygamy and affirmed his oath to uphold the Constitution.
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Washington
Knox
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Smoot
United States
Utah
Mr. Knox
Smoot
Simcot
Union of States
Church
Beause
Mormon Church
Eugene Springfield road work urged for smoother thoroughfare
A historical notice urges repairing the Eugene to Springfield road. It notes heavy traffic including lumber mining supplies and wheat, cites the river bridge area and Judkins Point as the only passable stretch, and recommends roundly packed gravel with good hard bed to endure seasonal rains.
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Eugene
Springfield
University
Judkins
Countybhy
Don’t Pee or WOT tomorrow what you can do to day
Don’t wait for tomorrow to fix health issues from torpid liver or constipation. Buy a bottle of Herbine to aid liver function and health. Mrs Ida Gresham of Point Texas endorses its benefits after six years use. Linn Drug Co sells it. Chambers Hardware offers bulk seeds to save money.
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Ida Gresham
Point
Texas
Linn Drug Co
Jurors Picked for March Term in Lane County Circuit Court
Regular jurors named for the March term include L C Vitus Irving precinct farmer and J L Beaver millman Pleasant Hill precinct among 30 listed members. Sheriff Fisk and Clerk E A Lee supervised the drawing this afternoon, with numerous farmers carpenters and a few merchants and an editor represented across Lane and neighboring precincts.
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Lane County
Fisk
E. A. Lee
L. C. Vitus
Farmer
Irving Pre
Geo
FP. Warner
Jasper
W. H. Weatherson
Flornee
Edwin
Parks
Pleasant Hill
KR. G. Callison
Fall Creek
James Lebow
East Cottage Grove
David R. Hill
Irving
Jay L. Beaver
Millman
County Teachers Examinations Finished by Officials
Superintendent Dillard and assistants completed the county teachers certificates exams today in geography mental arithmetic Oregon school law and civil government. Tomorrow they will finish state papers while results are due early next week as Dillard aims to keep the office record fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard
Oregon
Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as universal cure
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all ages, a constitutional disease. It argues internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offering $100 to any case it cannot cure. Includes testimonial list offer, Toledo Ohio address, and mentions Hall's Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Ohio
Templeton Brothers and Associates Journey to Blue River Mines
The Templeton brothers of Brownsville with Dr Hodges of Albany Wm Fish of Salem and A Templeton of California arrived this afternoon en route to the Blue River mines. They are all interested in these properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeton Brothers
Brownsville
Dr. Hodges
Albany
Wm. Fish
Salem
A. Templeton
California
Blue River Mines
Local shop lists sheep shearing gear and grinders
A hardware outlet advertises a machine for grinding isheep shearing knives and a full stock of shearing machines. The notice highlights available tools, spare parts, and equipment for wool production.
Admiral Hichborn Endorses Peruna with Testimonial
Receives testimonials from varied officials and citizens praising Peruna as a tonic and remedy for catarrhal trouble. Admiral Hichborn signs in his exact words. Other endorsements include Captain Rudolph B. Schwieckardt and Rev. P. E. Swanstrom, among. numerous letters claim cures and improved health while urging household use.
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Hichborn
Rudolph B. Schwieckardt
N. Y
Washington, D.C
Ruling on Hitchcock order eased for land entries
Washington reports the president has effectively revoked Secretary Hitchcock’s suspension of public land entries. Certain homestead and timber entries may pass to patent without examination after proof is submitted, per new guidance inspired by Senator Fulton. Specific classes include final five year homesteads with complete proof, final certificates, and entries in nonresidence mineral localities. Some delay possible for mineral locality cases. Spray pumps from 50 cents wp. CHAMBERS' HARDWARE.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Fulton
Oregon
Four Vetoes Filed by Governor in Salem House Action
Governor Chamberlain filed four vetoes this morning, all set as special orders for Tuesday at 2. The main veto challenges H. B. 241 mandating compulsory railroad transportation for officials, seen as a bid to defeat people’s will on free rides. Other vetoes curb proposed pay raises for the Multnomah county auditor and oppose restoring old fee systems while appropriations for the State University are rejected.
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Freeman
Driscoll
Multnomah County
Slusher
Secretary of State
Gray
Burbank Trust Fund
Pike
Twelfth Judicial District
Chase
Coos Bay
H. B
Drisecoll
McCue
King
Harney County
Corbett Dies of Heart Disease in San Francisco
San Francisco February 18 Harry Corbett a prominent sports figure and brother of heavyweight champion James J Corbett died suddenly from heart disease. The well known athlete and associate passed away this afternoon leaving a noted familial and sporting legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Corbett
James
Oregon Divided Into Two Judicial Districts Passes Senate
Washington February 16 reports the senate approved dividing Oregon into two judicial districts. The measure aims to reorganize county and circuit court jurisdictions, with implications for trial locales and legal administration. Local officials expect streamlined caseloads and clearer judicial boundaries.
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Washington
Oregon
Senate
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Lowerle
Andy Vecenety
Mr. Know
Philander Chase Knox
Eugene-Springfield
Chambers Hardware
March Terk
Congdon
Lane
Jerry Atkinson
Siuslaw
Thomas A. Evans
Chesher
Jas. Higgins
Carpenter
South Eugene No. 1
James Offut
T. J. Kirk
South Junction
R. Mosher
North Eugene
Morris Levinger
P. M. MecPherson
A. Blakely
Middle Fork
Geo. W. Allen
Long Tom
John M. Cornelius
J. C. Hileman
Mabel
Edward F. Judkins
Fairmount
Tingley
N. Eugené No. 1
George N. Castle
Saginaw
J. K. McKinzie
Pleasant Hl
H. B. Dunlap
Thomas Calvert
So. Junction
H. J. Dicker
John W. Stone
Crescnll
Flint
Irving Prechet
Pepi
Peruna
Army
Navy
Hall of Congress
Society Belle
P. E
Swanstrom
Fred M. Armstrong
Delaware
W.E. Andrews
Gallege Put
Robert E. Manvey
Lincoln Street
Chicago
Ory
Peruna Drug Co
Columbus
Philip Hichborn
Higthgock
Chambers
Chamberlain
Steel
Jones
Merriman
Klamath
Columbia River
Carter
Corvall Cultural College
Io A
Portland
Perkins
Eren
Geol
Harry Gorbit
Ee Lee
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