Foreign powers to act on dismissal sparks regional caution
Foreign ministers from the United States, Britain, and Japan warn the Prince Regent against any move that could threaten peace after Yuan Shi Kai's dismissal. Tokyo reports the foreign office does not see Yuan Shi Kai's fall as destabilizing China, noting Japanese officials expect no major upheaval from recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perin
Yan Shi Kai
Pan
Tokio
Foreign Office
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Magnificent Distances Highlight Harney County Teachers
One of two Harney county teachers who did not attend the recent Burns institute lies 120 miles away while the other is 160 miles distant. The remark underscores the county's vast distances and challenges in education access.
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Harney County
Burns
Judge orders hanging for Oregon murder suspect
Portland judge Bronaugh sentences James A. Finch to be hanged on February 5 after a trial where he was found guilty of murdering Ralph B. Fisher, former Oregon Bar Association prosecutor. Finch showed little emotion as the verdict and date were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bronaugh
State Circuit Court
James A. Finch
Ralph B. Fisher
Oregon Bar Association
Finch
Thornton Hains In Angry Mood
In Flushing on January 6 Thornton Hains faced a heated cross examination over his conduct toward Mrs Claudia Hains during her husband’s absence in the Philippines. He admitted he could not recall some details of Monday’s testimony. An election to decide if the Eugene school district should bond 40000 for a new grade school is set for next Monday at the clerk’s office in the city hall.
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Flushing
Thornton Hains
Claudia Hains
Philippines
Hains
Eugene
City Hall
Chicago Wheat and Portland Prices Across Months
A brief price snippet lists January through May values for Chicago with figures from 1.075 to 8, July at 96, September 95. In Portland, January prices appear with wheat and club at 91, bluestem 98, red 89, valley 92, indicating regional grain price spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Portland
Wheat
Bluestem
Red
Valley
Rabid Dogs Threaten Refugees in Messina Ruins
In Messina on January 6 refugees face dangers from starving rabid dogs that gnaw corpses and attack people. A young man buried to his neck in debris was mauled to the face after three dogs attacked before help arrived.
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Messina
Financiers vote for Italian earthquake relief in Tokyo
A meeting at Count Komura's residence in Tokyo raised 40500 for relief of Italian earthquake sufferers. Evangelist S M Martin conducted a revival at the Christian church and spoke to High School students at assembly, delivering an interesting and instructive address.
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Tokio
Komura
S. M. Martin
The
Christian Church
Blizzard Grips Chicago Coldest In Three Years
The first blizzard of the winter swept Chicago. Temperatures plummeted from 44 above to 9 below. Telegraph wires failed and accidents occurred as trains and streetcars collided. A hotel fire left twenty five Humboldt Park guests almost barefoot in the street. The city endures its coldest period in three years.
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Chicago
Illinois Central
Humboldt Park Hotel
Atlantic Fleet progress and Missouri theatre fire
Battleships Connecticut Kansas Minnesota and Vermont sailed for Naples while Louisiana and Virginia arrived. Missouri Ohio and Kentucky expected next. Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island Wisconsin Illinois and Kearsage entered Suez Canal. Georgia went ashore but refloated. Baldwin theatre in Springfield destroyed by gas explosion, $250000 loss. Fire Chief Kanada slightly hurt. over 200 Colonial guests evacuated.
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Port Said
Connecticut
Kansas
Minnesota
Vermont
Naples
Louisiana
Virginia
Missouri
Ohio
Kentucky
Suez
Georgia
Nebraska
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Illinois
Kearsage
Canal
Springfield
Baldwin
Colonial
Kanada
Opie Reid
Former Lane County Man Killed in Lodging House Shooting
Thomas J. McJailliard proprietor of a lodging house was shot and killed last night by Osborne Edwards after an argument with Edwards and a companion G Caudill over ejecting them. Edwards Caudill arrested. Edwards known in Lane county with Creswell relatives.
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Portland
Thomas J. McJailliard
Osborne Edwards
G. Caudill
Edwards
McJailliard
MecJailliard
Caudill
Lane County
Creswell
This County
Eugene
Washington
Mrs Mary Goodman Chronicaled Dying at Advanced Age in Oregon
Mrs Mary Goodman born January 28 1827 in Russell County Kentucky died after a long life in Oregon. She married J H Goodman August 25 1843 and lived in Missouri before moving through Oregon counties Benton Lane and Marion to their death. Survived by five of twelve children and several grandchildren. J H Goodman died March 27 1996 after 64 years of marriage. Also noted are a divorce suit filed by Charles Rosen against Rebecca Rosen and a painting contract for Ray Walker theatre.
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Mary Goodman
Mary Locker
Russell County
Kentucky
J. H. Goodman
Cooper County
Missouri
Plains
Marion County
Oregon
Benton County
Lane County
Gran
Russian steamer Sviatoslav sunk after collision
Odessa reports the Sviatoslav was sunk today in a collision with the Poseidon. Thirty four crew members are missing or dead. A telegram from Lewes Del says an unknown steamer lies ashore near Cape Charles Virginia.
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Odessa
Poseidon
Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Lewes
Del
Cape Charles
Seattle Sportcom Loses Triangular Track Meet
The annual track meet among Oregon Idaho and Washington moves from Seattle to Portland due to poor support. Portland will host a big intercollegiate conference meet on June 5 including D A C Pullman Whitman and the three schools. The triangular event may occur in May and seek annual status.
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Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Seattle
Portland
Pullman
Whitman
Judge Landis Transfers Second Hearing in Standard Of Case
Chicago January 6 Judge Landis announced the second hearing in the Standard Of case will be transferred to a different judge. This move shifts the proceeding to a new magistrate while keeping the case on its scheduled timetable.
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Chicago
Landis
Yates Lodging House Advertises Improved Comfort
A new addition to Yates Lodging House offers better accommodations with a heated writing room for women and children. The establishment promises cleanliness and sanitary conditions, charging 26 cents to 70 cents per day at 70 Ra Seventh Street. Proprietors Mr and Mrs J H Yates. A marriage license was issued this morning to Fern W O and Miss Irma Howe, both of Cr.
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Yates’ Lodging House
Seventh Street
J. H. Yates
Fern
Irma Howe
County Tax Levy Set by County Court in 1909
County commissioners fixed the 1909 tax levy at 16 mills with allocations to State 2 mills, County school 3.66 mills, High school 1 mill, library 0.6 mills, and County 7.31 mills totaling 16 mills. Frank Friessell, University graduate, distinguished himself at Pittsburg this week by winning the broad jump against several famous stars.
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Milla County
Mall County
Frank Friessell
University
Pittsburg
President Roosevelt declines to reveal reasons for action
President Roosevelt, in a special message to the senate, refuses to allow the Attorney General to disclose why no action was taken against the United States steel corporation over its absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Co. He argues Congress has no authority to demand such details, noting he knew the full matter and did not oppose it after review. The Harriman case follows as he calls attention to a Supreme Court decision and suggests amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
United States Seeel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Co
Culberson
Congress
Hhe
Steel Corporation
Harriman
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Ac
Cupid Not Very Active In Lane County In 1908
Lane County records show 249 marriage licenses issued in 1908, down from 2367 in 1907. Leap year reduced marriages, with June busiest at 37 licenses, April slowest at 11. Hunters licenses numbered 1641, highest yearly total since the law. Non residents paid 10 dollars, residents 1 dollar. Henry H. Veatch of Cottage Grove held license No 1, Jessel T. Crow of Portland No 7.
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Cupid
Lane County
Lee
Henry H. Veatch
Cottage Grove
Jessel T. Crow
Portland
Proposed Change in Fishermen's License Law
Florence West reports fishermen circulate petitions seeking a law change to two cents per fathom of net used. Critics warn it would raise enforcement burdens as water bailiffs must measure gear and villagers could conceal nets or acquire more gear to dodge payments.
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Siasion
Florence West
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Herge
Windy City
Missouri City
Seattle Sportcom
Oregon City
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