Isthmian Canal Commission Favors Panama Purchase
Isthmian Canal Commission reports to Congress in favor of purchasing the Panama canal rights and plant at the agreed price. Also notes Canary Islands cyclone damages, Emperor William's yacht voyage, Schley appeal papers ready, Austro Hungarian tensions, Maybrick pardon hope, death of Sir F E Bartlett, and Krause Boer helper conviction in London.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Wasnixeroy
Congress
Panama Canal
Springfield mill plans and stockholder talks in 1907 notes
The Daily Gwerd reports Booth Kelly Lumber Co will haul large machinery from Baginaw to Springfield saw mill by team, cutting costs vs rail. The firm plans improvements at Springfield and may move or build mills on new timber tract near Cottage Grove. Stockholder meeting discussed river land development and railroad access. Also notes sales of business and births in January 1907.
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Gwerd
Jan
Booth-Kelly Lumber Coba
Baginaw Mille
Springfield
Iset +pring
Bagionw
Themam Row River
Cottage Grove
Saginaw
University Notes and Society Events Highlight Local Life
University notes report regular meetings of the Laurence and Philologian society with debates on shipping subsidies and jury abolition. A wedding at the Nichole residence unites Bertha Nichole and Batman with multiple gifts and plans to reside in Ashland after a Port land trip.
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Makwiep
Avery
J M Nichole
Mise
Bertha
Wo Batman
Lobdell
Feisting
Mies Anos Campbell
Mead
G B Whitley
New Tax Law Sets Rebates and Penalties for late Payments
A late 19th or early 20th century legislature enacted a tax code effective December 1, 1900s. It offers a 3 percent rebate for payments on or before March 15, with no penalty for payments up to the first Monday in April. Delinquent taxes incur a 10 percent penalty plus 2 percent interest. half payments by April deadline allow the balance to October. If the balance isn’t paid by October, 10 percent penalty and 12 percent annual interest from April. Half payments by April are required to avoid sheriff levies after May 1, with sale of lands to the lowest bidder and three-year redemption window.
Knights of Pythias mustered in at IOOF temple in Eugene
Daily Guard notes the Knights of Pythias P P F unit mustering last evening in the IOOF temple with Col Will E Rapson and Col F C Plummer officiating. The new company marched to the armory for drills under Capt C Kauffman, then danced to Daly's orchestra. Personnel listed include C C Kauffman as captain and J M Whitney among others.
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Daily Guard
Jane Vernon Co
Knights of Pythias
Ioof Temple
Will E Rapson
Washington Obrigace
F C Plummer
Firet
Washington Regiment
James A MecKibbeau
Portland
C . Kauffman
Tary
Kauffman
Daly
Col Rapson
Mra J . Luckey
W W Brown
Claire B Willoughby
J M Whitney
G A Barger
J D Hamlin
F L Gibbs
W L Cheshire
J W Keys
W H Alexander
D E Yoran
C Charpering
Wellington Waddle
Ordained a Minister in New Hampshire
Virgin Victor Johnson of Eugene Oregon, a University of Oregon graduate, was ordained at Central Baptist Church. The ordination sermon was given by his brother Rev Herbert Johnson of Boston and Portland, with Rev Mar geet and Rev Everett Brown assisting. Johnson is to serve as pastor at Central Baptist Church after his ordination. He earned AB at Oregon in 1906 and held notable scholastic and athletic honors.
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Clarmemont
Victor Johneon
Eugene
University of Oregon
Central Baptist Church
Herbert Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Boston
Portland
Margeet
New Hampshire
Everett Brown
Newton
Mass
Mr Johnson
John W Johnson
Harvard
Rochester
Univerity of Oregon
Meeting of Stockholders at Booth Kelly Lumber Co
The Booth Kelly Lumber Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the company office. The old board was reelected with John F Kelly and Geo H Kelly leading, alongside R A Booth, J H Booth, G X Wendling, A J Hechtman, and F H Hoek. Officers retained: John F Kelly president, F H Buck vice president, J H Booth secretary. R A Booth declined to disclose additional details.
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John F Kelly
F H Buck
J H Booth
Itte
Hon RA Booth
President Strong lecture on Youth at Methodist Church
Ivertoo January 18. President Frank Bratery of the University of Oregon spoke on Youth the Time of Allotment at the Methodist church last evening. A large attentive audience greeted his remarks and lingering attention showed strong engagement.
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Ivertoo
Frank Brttery
University of Oregon
Methodist
A Charitable Act and Odd Reflections in Eugene
A letter discusses an elderly Massachusetts immigrant named Thomas A Kond arriving in Eugene en route to California. Neighbors, including Rev M L Rowe, aid him after he arrived, noting Kond’s prior milling work in Massachusetts and sudden unemployment. The piece weaves in musings on trains, lateness, and social issues such as licensed saloons in Albany and Eugene, then ponders the saloon question with a local tone.
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Thomas A Kond
Eugene
Lawrence
Mass
Son
Redding
Cal
M L Rowe
Bond
Massachusetta
Dr Arthur Nicklin dies longtime Oregon physician at 2
Dr Arthur Ingram Nicklin died at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland after a brief illness. He leaves widow and two sons Israel T of Eugene and Frank of Pendleton. Burial Monday at Ssien. Born in Virginia October 4 1848, he moved to Oregon in 1850, graduated from Willamette Medical University 1872, practiced in Eugene from 1873, served as US examining surgeon, then resident physician of the Oregon Insane Asylum, East Portland, later head physician and superintendent. He returned to Portland in 1584 and remained in general practice, charter member of Oregon State Medical Society, lifelong Republican who voted for Grgan in the last election.
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Daily Guardian
Arthur Ingram Nickiin
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Eugene
United States
Uuto
Oregon Insane Asylum
East Portland
Hawthorne
Nicklima
Malem
Oregon State Medical Society
Hrgan
Mrs Koy Kendal Makes Official Visit to Southern Cregeo
Mrs Dr Koy kendal of Eugene, grand president of the NDC, visits Southern Cregeo to meet officials. Wednesday evening she was entertained by Jane McCully Cabin of Jecksonville. Many members from various parts of the county attended the session and found it profitable and enjoyable.
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Jeckeonville
Dr Koykenedal
Eugene
NDC
Cregeo
Jane McCully
Jecksonville
Local Notables and Travelers Reported in Eugene Scene
A valley of names moves through Eugene as officials, teachers, merchants, and travelers visit or pass through. Notables include Judge WS McFadden from Corvallis, Sheriff Withers in Lowell country, Creswell residents, and Frank Strong returning from Silverton after a lecture. Modern links show Otis of Cottage Grove, Booth-Kelly men in San Francisco, and Mrs Kauffman visiting from Portland, with several trips to Portland and Creswell noted.
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Mise Carrie George
Medford
Mra Sir George
Eugene
Portland
Clyde Lloyd
San Francisco
Buenos Ayres
Mre MN Long
Ashland
Mra Arbuckle
Henry Gates
Spencer
Cottage Grove
P Churchill
Benson
H B Hendricks
Bay City
Hendricks
Herbert Hodge
Fairmount
Douglas County
The Cascade Coal Mining Co Prepares Wilhelm Mine
The Cascade Coal Mining Co is rapidly advancing plans to extensively operate the Wilhelm coal mine near Creewell. Machinery has arrived and the boiler and pump are in place to drain the shaft. A growing workforce is employed, with more to join as work continues. Company members express enthusiasm for a rich coal body prospect. Independe nce Enterprise: B B Demaing of Eugene visited the city to attend the 10 OF lodge veterans gathering Thursday night, his first return in eighteen years.
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Cascade Coal Mining Co
Wilhelm Coal Mine
Creewell
Demaing
Eugene
Henry E Ankeny eyed for Salem residency and governor bid
Henry E Ankeny, Southern Oregon politician, contemplates making Salem home to occupy the executive mansion. He supports state officials on seat salaries with all fees to the treasury, arguing liberal salaries enable ordinary men to hold office and host dignitaries. He questions the Davis defalcation mystery and criticizes current state government looseness.
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Salem Journal
Henry E Ankeny
Southern
Oregon Poltician
Jackson County
Midn
King
Waeim
Salem Y. Hen
Salem
Ankeny
Oregon
Mill for Poor Man Group in Blue River District
Brownsville Times reports negotiations with outside capitalists by the Poor Man group to place a 10-stamp quartz mill on their Blue River mining district property this season. The modern mill will include the latest gold-saving appliances, reflecting strong prospects after investigators chose this district over Bohemia and other regions.
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Brownsville
Poorman Group
Blue River
Blue River District
Bohemia
Oregon
Notable residents update from Jacksonvill e area 1802
Jan 15 1802 notice lists Nicholas Moore, TJ McGlynn and Isadore Degrand returning from ventures in Eugene and Roseburg, with Degrand owning timberland along Petaha creek. Nora Robertson resumes teaching at Petaha creek district 100, Roland Vaughe back from Mlaslaw River timber holdings, George Vaughn ill from overwork, and Ben Owen developing Wild Cat creek homestead. Also mentions Harp Lick Jacksonville Times navigation and a graft removal remark about Scrube.
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Nicholas Moore Baw
Eugene
TJ McGlynn
Jobn Petitt
Isadore Degrand
Roseburg
Mr Degrand
Wisconsin
Petaha Creek
Nora Robertson
George Vaughn
Ben J Owen
Mr Owen
Wild Cat Creek
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Robt Wiley
W M Muller
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Coburg
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Geof Craw
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Mre
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Silverton
Mra J . Richardson
Walter Ross
Dexter
Williams & Parvin
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San Fancisco
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Jobn Kauffman
W W Haloes
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West Seventh Street
Salem Statesman
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Eurene
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Mill For Poorman Group
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Ling County
Jackeonville Times
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