Murder in Portland Ends in Double Slaying and Suicide
Fred B. Martin, ex-s salesman, shot and killed his sister in law Miss Emma Helms and wounded his wife at a boarding house on 655 Washington, then killed himself in the cellar. A note blamed Emma Helms for breaking up the marriage. Mrs. Martin and Miss Helms were known in Eugene before visiting Croner in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Croner
Helms
Jacksonville
Agene
Ister
Emma Helms
Port
Martin
Anna Dunn
Billy
Eugene
Oregonian
Fred B. Martin
Pacific Biscuit Company
Miss Em] Helms
Washington Street
Artin
Francisco
O Martin
C. P. Moughlin
McLoughlin
Martinen
Emma
Fred
Gearin Seeks Japanese Question Spotlight In Senate
In a crowded Senate, Senator Gearin of Oregon argues for states rights and labor protection by excluding cheap Japanese and Chinese labor, challenging President Roosevelt’s treaty interpretation. He cites the need to keep schools under state control and warns against federal overreach while noting Brownsville and related Foraker actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Foraker
Brownsville
Gearin
Oregon
Lodge
Culberson
U Heyburn
Japan
China
Panama Steamer Safe After Rough Atlantic Run
Mexico City telegram reports the steamer City of Panama arriving Mazatlan at 6 p m from San Francisco to Panama with slight damage. All aboard reported safe. Virgil Rowland planning to ship two electric railway cars from Mohawk to distribution points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Mazatlan
Mexico City
Associated Press
Sanancisco
Gafe
Virgil Rowland
Electric
Elmira Sun Day and Saturday Services Announced
Regular services at Elmira Sunday and Saturday as usual with a Sunday 11 a.m. theme The Child for Christ and a 7 p.m. preaching service at Crow. Regular business at 2 p.m. Saturday. All are urged to attend these church activities, signed D. E. Baker, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
D. E. Baker
The New Colossus of Roads Harriman Roiling Rail Power
Carl Snyder lauds the Harriman era, noting Union Pacific and Southern Pacific dividends and record gross income. The article cites Interstate Commerce Commission testimony on Harriman's influence, and details insider delays to profit from dividend announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Snyder
Harriman
Pennsylvania
Steel Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
E. H. Harri
Union
Southern Pacific
Million feet of logs lost as flood hits Siuslaw river
Reports from the lower Siuslaw flood show millions of feet of logs freed from booms and swept to sea. The coast storm was the worst in years with towering waves. Logging firms face heavy losses while shore shipping and bridges suffered extensive damage, and trains struggle beyond Dorena. Railroad grade across the Springfield bottom mitigated flood impact for some properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Fellman
Fellman & Nicolle
Fellman
Siusian
Eugene
Mapleton
W. R. Walker
Campbell & Walker Hopyard
Springfield
Henderson Station
J C Vincent of Zion Seen as Pleasant Caller at Guard Office
J C Vincent, of Zion, visited the Guard office on Monday as a pleasant caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Vincent
Zion
Geo. Hoselton
Crow
Flood recedes as January 1 1907 wave fades
The January flood receded after river levels fell midday yesterday and were within banks by evening. The gauge showed 12 feet above low water this morning, while damage reports to bridges and roads pour in and county leaders begin repairs. Elmira bridge remains badly damaged, and the Coyote bridge on Elmira road crippled as crews rush to secure materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Tom
Elmira
Henry Kempp
Teamecan
Pugene
Springfield
Mohawk River Wagon Bridge Destroyed by Flood
Harry Baxter reports the county wagon bridge across the Mohawk at Cole's place near Marcola was washed out by the flood at midnight Thursday. Water levels have fallen today with no other major damage, though several small bridges on tributaries were swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Walker Hop
Harry Baxter
Marcola
Mohawk River
Cole's Place
McKenzie Valley Electric Railway Line Trip Planned
W Hodgson manager of the Willamette Valley Company office in this city travels up the McKenzie river with an unidentified companion. The trip, lasting several days, aims to observe water power sites and assess the best route for the proposed electric railroad to Blue River City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hodgson
Willamette Valley Company
McKenzie River
Hodgson
McKenzie
Blue River City
Lane County Pioneer Dies in Lake County
Lane County pioneer John Partin, a Summer Lake resident for 30 years, died Christmas night at his son's home aged nearly 89. He crossed the plains in 1852 with John Whiteaker’s train, aided the party against hostile bands, and claimed land near Cottage Grove where he lived for years. He leaves a wife, two sons, and many grandchildren. Geo Hoselton and Chris Taylor noted local road conditions and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Lake County
John Partin
Summer Lake
Plains
John Whiteaker
Partin
Whiteaker
Great Beyond
Cottage Grove
Weekly Market Report for Eugene and Portland
Eugene market reports list prices for wool dairy poultry and farm produce, with figures for eggs butter geese ducks turkeys and fruit vegetables. Portland market notes price trends for onions lemons apples and hops, plus car shortages, bean and beer production figures, and notes on the wool clip and fruit trade amid cold weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
California
Front Street
Portland Quotations Market Prices Listed for Farm Commodities
A list of farm and commodity prices including butter, eggs, chickens, wheat, barley, hay, vetch, wool, hops, potatoes, onions, chittim bark, and live stock with bid and ask figures. Notable items include butter at 32 cents, eggs 26 cents, wheat around 66 to 67 cents, potatoes at 141.10 per hundredweight, and hogs from 6.50 to 7.00 dollars per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay — Timothy
Vetch
Wool—Valley
Lambe
Cure of Severe Itching Scalp Disorder with Cuticura Ointment
A man describes decade long torment from widespread itching and skin eruptions finally cured by Cuticura Ointment after trying arsenic salves iodine zinc and other remedies. Hair regrew and sores healed following fourteen years of suffering and $50 to $60 in wasted efforts. Written by B Hiram Mattingly Ver million Dakota August 18 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Mattingly
Potter Drags
Fated Ree
Rich Nevada mining claims excite Iowan crowd
Willis McGuire returned Saturday from Nevada with striking gold ore samples from the Manhattan district claim he holds an interest in. One fragment under an inch yielded gold worth about $20, sparking admiration for richer claims he owns in the area and his hope for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis McGuire
Nevada
Manhattan
McGuire
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Portland
Committee On Military Affairs
Colossus
The
Control
New York
Siuslaw
Bow River
Henderson-Springfield Cutoff
First National Bank
Mohawk
Cole's
M’ Kenzie Valley Electric Railway
Chris Taylor
Hale
Timothy Kay
Oregon Onion Growers’ Association
San Francisco
Tionof Obgkyj Emfoy
Beckman
Pacific Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Seattle
Cinderella Howard
Samuel N. Howard
Emmett
DeWitt C
Dolpha M
Bessie
Jessie B
Nellie C
John Orth
Medford
H. E. Ankeny
Carters
Prekeaac
Lane-Davis Drug Co
Woodward, Clarke & Co
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