Philippine conquest and the cost of empire
The piece questions Taft’s stance on turning the Philippines to Filipinos, arguing the risks of anarchy or foreign appropriation. It notes the distance and climate as factors, recalls Dewey’s Manila Bay victory, cites spending about $300 million and thousands of lives, and asks whether such sacrifice justifies continued possession.
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Genersa Taft
Philippines
Pacific
Orejon
Europe
Panama
Columbia River
Dewey
Manila Bay
Spain
United States
Trusts and steel bosses vow lower costs through modern plants
A manifesto from Curs, M Schwab of United States Steel argues that larger combines boost efficiency and cut costs, urging exhaustive plant equipment and maintenance while warning that centralized trusts can restrain competition and price controls. The text condemns the soulless corporation and calls for lawful restraints on trusts.
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Curs
M Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Eugene Citizens Named for June Election Races
The Register, moved by the spirit, lists citizens tied to Republican tickets for June offices. It mentions Eugene’s H Friendly and G R K Chrisman as senatorial candidates alongside a call for Senator Kuykendall’s reelection, questioning the merit of their standing in light of the demand.
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Eugene
Kuykendall
H Friendly
G RK Chrisman
Prince Henry in Foreign Tour Meets Reserved Public
The Germano emperor’s plan to send his brother Prince Henry to tour the country fails to ignite enthusiasm. Receptions to foreigners depend on merit, and the public pulse proved unresponsive to royal or aristocratic visitors, unlike the famous reception Charles Dickens received in 1867-68.
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Prince Henry
Europe
Charles Dickens
Moonshine Stills Pressured by Revenue Officers on Trails
Revenue officers in the South pursue illicit stills with little trouble as moonshiners maintain seasonal pickets on trails. They communicate with stills via large tin horns, arguing that turning corn into whiskey should not be criminal while meat from the same product is permitted, a view the moonshiners deem peculiar.
Dick Croker Plans Major Dairy on English Estate
Dick Croker, former New York City politician, will establish a large dairy on his English estate to supply London with milk. The plan contrasts his past treasury work with a future of dairy profits, as the balance of profit and fees is to be weighed.
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Dick Croker
New York City
London
Detention for Two Illwaco Shoplifter Girls
Two girls aged twelve and sixteen are in detention at Illwaco Washington charged with numerous offenses of shoplifting. They claim poverty kept their family from affording proper dress and that they refused the staff’s assistance. The case notes concern over dress and temptation rather than moral failing.
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Illwaco Washington
Len
Bishop Fowler Bars Negro Ministers From Big Words
Bishop Fowler of the Methodist Colored Church warns in the Mississippi conference that Negro ministers should not use grand terms in sermons claiming they do not understand their meanings. The admonition targets articulate phrasing and formal rhetoric within the congregation.
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Bishop Fowler
Methodist Colored Church
Eddrees
Mississippi
Oil prospects at Zion in a state oil venture
Zion Feb 17 Hiram Vincent sold his farm to a Nebraska man named Jacobs and will give possession in two weeks. HM Parvin and the Cruzap brothers bought a sawmill to place on Anthony Creek and plan to saw various timbers. Local residents include Hugh Hampton visiting from Eugene and helping build a cow yard fence. Brice Stewart of Clearwater Idaho visits his nephew Alf Stewart. Rev Mrs Tweet concluded meetings at Trent and moved on. E R Parker starts the spring term of school at Trent Feb 17. Capitalists seek investments. local experts claim the best oil prospect lies on the Thomas Barbie farm and nearby areas.
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Zion
Hiram Vincent
Jacobs
Nebraska
HM Parvin
Cruzap Brothers
Anthony Creek
Hugh Hampton
Eugene
Hampton
C L Williams
Grandma Neet
Fall Creek
Wesley
Brice Stewart
Clearwater
Idaho
Alf Stewart
Brice
Lane County
Mra
Trent
Gambling, Quinine Tone Downed In Curious Ad Patter
The Daily Guard notes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Toate label printed with simple “no cure, no pay” claim. An Orricial Vistr. visit to Eugene Tent shows it in good order. new members joined recently. A Portland Telegram quip ties gambling to necessity, mocking editors and winners quitting while losers play on.
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Grove
Orricial Vistr
Euagene
KOTM
J M Sherwood
Portland
Funeral for Dennis Leahy in New York City
Dennis Leahy’s funeral took place in New York City on Saturday. Twelve pallbearers carried the casket as it neared the 700 pound mark, and shortly before his death he settled near the cemetery where he wished to be buried so the grave would be a short walk.
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Dennis Leahy
New York City
Dennis
Portland Butchers Form Price Trust Curb Rampant Cuts
Portland butchers form a cooperative trust to stabilize prices and guard against steep reductions. An example cited is prime ribs of roast beef offered at 18 cents per pound to private families, illustrating efforts to protect livelihoods from disastrous price cuts.
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Portland
Eugene
Fitzsimmons Proposes Auction for Fifth Corbett Fight
Fitzsimmons shows business sense by suggesting the fifth bout be decided at the club offering the best price. He favors an auction to maximize value, arguing the venue with the top bid should host the contest.
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Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Portland barber advised to use his hair tonic
A Portland barber, noted for recommending his own hair tonic, suffers from inhaling short clippings. The item suggests he should try the tonic he often endorses, implying prior promotion of the product as beneficial for hair.
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Portland
Figures on a reasonable increase wedding plan
Youne Roonty asks if two kin live cheap if one. Orp Cassrpy questions the idea as Yeune Roonty proposes marriage. Orp Cassripy counters by asking what two has to do with it, suggesting eight or ten men.
Mixed Speech Between Cassipy-Man and Casey
A crude dialogue shows Cassipy-Man accusing Casey of drunkenness and Casey retorting that Cassipy-Man would not speak so if sober. The exchange centers on pride and supposed intoxication with no clear event or outcome.
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Cassipy
Casey
The Excuse. A hushed moment after assault and kiss
A brief, period tone note from the Ohio State Journal reflecting on a sexual assault episode. The speaker questions why a scream was not uttered and why resistance ceased after the kiss. The item hints at a broader discussion of consent and timing.
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Hio State Journal
No man is always right in this old saying
A fragment quotes Puck remarking that no man is always right and no man, married or unmarried, is always wrong, capturing a wry observation on human judgment.
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Puck
Dr Reeves Estate Sparks Legal Battle In Seattle Probate
The Reeves estate case grows volatile as a daughter contends the late physician Dr Reeves was owed a larger share by a forged will. Mrs Reeves, executrix, faces suspension after accusations of improper asset transfers and concealment, with the challenger alleging undue influence and fraud in probate proceedings.
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Ut Powell Reeves
King Court
Portland
Seattle
Eile Ostrander
Sue Seys
Raud
Airs Uskander
Tali- Mad
Heeves
Reeves
Dr Reeves
Flood Fears and School Meeting At Hadleyville
In Hadleyville on February 17 1902 waters rose higher than recent weeks sparking flood fears. Rev Moon of Eugene preached at the schoolhouse 11 am and plans to preach every third Sunday for a year and Saturdays at 1 pm. Local notes mention visits from Chas Loverign Eugene and Bertha Bostwick. The school board voted on using the building for public gatherings with thirteen votes cast ten for and three against, approved wood contracts for next year and discussed grounds improvements.
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Rev Moon of
Eugene
Chas Loverign
Mre S
Crow
Board of
Schoo
The Shasta Route Through Willamette Valley to San Francisco
A vivid travel sketch of the Shasta Route from Portland along the Willamette Valley into Oregon and California. The account highlights snow capped peaks, Umpqua and Rogue river valleys, orchards, mountain scenery, deep canyons, and the descent into Sacramento Valley ending in San Francisco.
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Southern Pacific Co
Portland
Willamette Valley
Northwest
Heed
Jeffersoon
Umpqua
Rogue Rivers
California
United States
Sacramento
Sacramento Valley
San Francisco
RSB Mico
GPA
P Co
Ore
Cold medicine claim refund for fast relief
A brief note states that cube 4 cold in one day product with Lazauve Krome Quimine tabie is sold with a money back guarantee. Drugstores offer refunds if not effective.
Eugene City Personal Notes Mention Many Travelers
A stream of names and movements fills Eugene society notes with Miss Lottie Waller and Miss Pauline Hodes arriving from Portland, Mrs Mary Bryson and son from Corvallis, and several locals like J B R Yates and Mr and Mrs E R Bryson visiting. Others include Dr O B Reese en route to Mapleton, Norman Gray heading to Tucsos, and F W Chausse in town. Lectures and theater plans feature AA Raby and Martin Hawkinson accompanying timber interests to Cottage Grove, C F Ralston arranging for Jeanie Shirley Co., and E Hofer of Salem delivering a municipal finances talk at the university.
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C A Wooley
Albany
J BR Yates
Irving
F W Chausse
Granite Passe Observer
Julia M Bradley-Sand
Baker City
Pauline Hodes
Portand
Ida Straud
Portland
M M Jones
Cossice
Creswell
E R Bryson
O B Reese
Brownsville
Eugene
Mapleton
Norman Gray
Tucsos
Arizona
Col
Mre
EF Riley
JP Anderson
Pleasant Hil
L Wheeler
South Dakota
Jack Wright
Polk County
Roseburg
J Gray
Daweon City
Salem
Seattle
C F Ralston
Jeasle Shirley Co
E M Crawford
Corvallis
F A Rankin
Mr Crawford
AA Raby
Martin Hawkinson
H G McLaskey
Peter Nelson
Minneapolis
Cottage Grove
Old shack torn down at F E Dann's rear yard
An old era structure in the rear yard of F E Dann’s torn away today. The debris was hauled off for reuse in building a barn or similar outbuilding, marking the removal of a long standing shed.
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Feb
New Eating and Lodging House Open in Eugene
Farmers in Eugene reminded that the old courthouse area now houses a refined eating and lodging house. Ed Howe, former manager of the Ninth Street restaurant, runs the new establishment with fresh bedding furniture and quiet rooms near the business district.
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Eugene
Courtouse
Ed Howe
Ninth Street
Tax collection changes from 1901 in Lane County Oregon
The sheriff notes new tax laws to take effect December 1901. Rebates for pre March 15 payments. penalties and interest details for late payments. half payments allowed with deadlines extending to October. personal property levy after May 1. land sales rules with lowest interest bidder. assessment rolls due March 1. inquiries to the sheriff's office.
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Smouniof Teres
Sterift
Lane County
Oregon
Fam Fisk
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