Mystery Death At Oregon Gas House Stairwell
In Eugene Oregon a Consolodated Gas Company worker, Brady, was found dead in a Washington Street building. He had apparently been alive two days, attached to a gas pipe with his hands gripping a worn plank. Neighbors and coworkers recall him working near the meter prior to the incident as gas fumes poured from an open vent.
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New Tuk
Wade Cowrles Brady
Yee
Walle
Washington Street
Lymai
Lis
Leole Bach
John Woods
Brady
Hermann's planned appearance sparks mileage dispute
Washington reporter notes Congressman Hermann may appear before the speaker of the house as his term ends. The piece questions whether Hermann will travel 2100 miles amid possible penitentiary concerns and hints at past efforts to secure favors, while observing that publicity-avoiding the congressman still stirs reaction.
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Washington
Oregonian
Hermann
Dave Aa
Yore
Bia
Hood River Valley apple outlook grows with time
Hood River growers face rising output and land values as valley apple production expands. Estimates vary from 25 000 to 45 000 acres with high prices. Reports note increasing costs and local efforts to protect reputations while danger of overextension looms.
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Hood River
The
Portland Journal
Walt
Hood River Valley
Leeds
Fragments Reflect War Era Rhetoric and Local Turmoil
OCR reads as scattered notes noting an exchange about hosiery displays, a prairie fire sweeping 300 square miles, killing many livestock and damaging farms, with public concern over wartime spending and feeding starving people in North Antolia.
Iron Belenschk Protests Release Then Seeks Reimprisonment
Iron Belenschk, aged 109, was released from a Hungarian prison after serving a 50 year term and tearfully opposed the decision. He then committed another crime to be returned to prison, which he described as his home.
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Iron Belenschk
Whei Net
Toe
Uls
Bowe
Department Stores and Music: A Question of Costs
The piece discusses department stores using music or orchestras to attract customers. It notes that while such entertainment can be high quality, it is often varied and may be aimed at pleasing different tastes, with questions raised about who bears the expense and whether it is justified by customers or management.
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Muapegera Eay
Sheriff raids Portland poker game found torn cards and bottles
In a raid at Portland the sheriff reported finding half a barrel of torn cards glasses and bottles in the room. Authorities seek witnesses who heard profanity and laughter to identify participants and confirm if a poker game was ongoing.
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Portland
Gastronomic Artiste in the Kitchens of the Rich
A New York paper ran a feature under that headline about a distinguished French legation attache in Washington and a former secretary of the Russian embassy who attended the Portsmouth peace conference. The piece drew sharp reproach for its language and tone amid the disclosed details.
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New York
Washington
Lovelan
Portsmouth
Fountain Pens at Hull's Drug Store World Fair display
Hull's Drug Store advertises a large stock of fountain pens with a focus on quality and novelty. It markets a “best pen” claimed as the lucky curve and mentions a prize at the World's Fair. The copy remains promotional with a heavy emphasis on pen variety and affordability.
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Eelf- Hiller
Hull
Prug
Electric Bitters Help Harper Man End Long Ailment
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Wash claims seven years of stomach and bowel trouble ended after using Electric Bitters. He urges others to try the remedy, noting its effectiveness and stating he will not be without it. Sold by W J Delano, Soca bottle. Try them today.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper Wash
W. J. Delano
Soc
Railroad Land for Lease in Oregon by O & C Railroad
Oregon and California Railroad announces land for lease in Oregon bounded by the year 1906 with sale subject. Ranch and farming neighbors should file by February 1 1906 for priority, others may apply afterward. Address Charing W. Etterlip acting land agent 1085 Merchant's Exchange San Francisco Cal.
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Oregon & California Railroad Company
Oregon
Charing W. Eterlip
Merchant’s Exchange
Sentrancleco
Cal
Cerload Oliver Plows and Hardware Ad Fragment
Fragment from a hardware advert notes Cerload Oliver plows and seeds at Chambers Hardware. Mentions higher prices and various items with garbled text suggesting sales and stock details at 9 Gab etrest, Bag area.
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Cerload Oliver Chilled
Stea Plows
Chambers’ Hardware
Typhoid Fever Epidemic Warns Of Public Health Risk
Dr. Ke. Selover warns of a typhoid fever epidemic linked to faulty wells and unsewered infrastructure. He urges boiling water, proper toilet sanitation, and compulsory sewer connections to prevent spread.
Typhoid Epidemic Reported in City Metropolis
Guardia notes 15 typhoid cases in the city with most patients using water. Officials unsure of cause but physicians act to curb spread. Emily Loveridge, nurse at Samaritan Hospital in Portland, says typhoid is now prevalent in the metropolis. Epidemic described as widespread and ominous.
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Bettor Goara
Kagepe
Bouser
Welle
Guardia
Bufore
Misa
Emily Loveridge
Noree
Sameritan Hoppital
Junction City barber opens in Van Vrankie building Saturday
G N Lewis of Portland plans a barber shop in the Van Vrankie building vacated by Mrs Love with a future gallery. Two Lee venos boys nearly drowned after their boat capsized near a hunted dock. both reached shore, one gun lost. Christian Sunday Adventist elects officers led by Superintendent Mrs H W Schenck and others. a member is near death awaiting medical aid.
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G. N. Lewis
Portland
van Vrankie
Mre
H. W. Schenck
T. C. Bushnell
Ida Kreeger
Mere
H.C. Boshnell
Ada Powell
Bessie Swartz
W. K. White
E Dangerously
Frank Parker
Siminister
Notice to Public on Nonresponsibility for Certain Contracts
Notice states the public entity will not be responsible for or pay any portion of costs on contracts or models not approved. Ridgegate, January 94, and related parties POHL appear in incomplete text implying a formal limitation of liability.
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Ragace
Jenmere
Road Supervisors Appointed for Lane County
The county court at the session yesterday afternoon appointed 74 road supervisors for Lane County for the ensuing year, naming individuals and their districts from Harristown to Florence, with numerous town and farm locales including Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Junction City, Eugene, and Marcola among others. The list covers a wide range of communities and assigns each supervisor to a specific road area.
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Lane County
Rodney Scott
Harristure
Frank Hubbard Sr
Blue River
Curtis Hayden
Springfield
E L Cady
Mabel
Fd Durree
Camp Creek
Thomas Sikwood
Panther
Robert Vitus
Charles Gray
A Bharon
Saginaw
Chrisma
Corona
L Woodward
Cottage Grove
HC Combs
London
A Harlow
Star
Andy King
McKenzie
F Hebert Hagerdell
G Goodman
Lowell
Marion Hager
Creswell
Robert Hawley
Ernest Nelson
J A Robbina
Lorane
Joe Gates
Crow
L Wheeler
Goshen
John Ingham
Eugene
Elehler
Minerva
Northcutt
Minns
Wiliam Boren
Meadow
Frank Potters
Mapleton
Walter Mead
Reed
Scott Lyons
Walton
Junction City
D Hensill
Myron Bitgood
S H McKernan
KR D Smith
Scott Gillisple
Mound
John Jenkins
Crowns
J W Veatch
Curtis Veatch
G Spicer
Marcola
J E Carlisle
Hale
LA Chastain
Svleon
Martin Norfsinger
Florence
Charles Swaggert
Mulkey Seeks U S Senate Endorsement in Oregon
Fred W. Mulkey and C. Bean of Portland arrived from Roseburg and stayed in the city. Mulkey, a Republican candidate for the short term Senate seat, canvasses voters ahead of the primary and chairs the Oregon State Tax Commission. He is a University of Oregon graduate and among Portland’s wealthiest young men.
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Fred W. Mulkey
C. Bean
Portland
Roseburg
Malkey
Rephulican
John M. Gearln
Oregon State Tax Commission
Inez
Fred
University of Oregon
Timber Land Deal Near Eugene for 1555 Acres
The sale of 1555 acres of timber near Eugene, between 1 and 2 miles northeast, owned by Dr. T. W. Harris, is moving to Whitten & Bryant of Portland. They value the land at 12 per acre, while Harris and Bogart seek 15. Timber is high quality, near the railroad, with a quick closing possible if price settles.
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Eugene
T. W. Harris
B. L. Bogart
Meade
Whitten & Bryant
Portland
Lewis
Messrs
Whitten
Hryart
Portand
Harrie
Bogart
Portland Frm
Erete
Els
Acces
Daniel Smith 881st Birthday Celebrated by Generations
Daniel Smith of Smith Meld observed his 881st birthday on Saturday January 13 in Oregon County. Family members and friends gathered for a dinner of thirty descendants representing the fifth generation. A pioneer who arrived from Missouri, he helped mark Lane County boundaries, aided in establishing the county seat, helped start the Guard, and serves as janitor at Smithfield Christian church.
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Daniel Smith
Smith Meld
B. F. Smith
Henry Smith
R. V. Howard
Eugene
Jason Richbarteau
Lee Mounts
Mira
le Hotle
Sarah Bryan
Mra
J. D. Howard
Mr. Smith
Oregon
Missouri
Smithfield
Missouri River
Oregon City
Lane County
Salem
Drain
Christian Church
Smithfled
Inard
First Snow of the Season Melds Back to Warm Day
Sidewalks and housetops wore white overnight as the first snow of the season fell. The weather soon warmed, and within two hours after daylight all traces of the snow had vanished.
Unclear local notices mix names and events
Fragmented text lists individuals and activities from Donna to George with references to visits, new terms, and travel. Lacks coherent events or dates. many misspellings obscure meaning, but mentions telephone line ideas, a second term beginning, and a social or travel pace among residents.
Letter List Engede January Fifteenth Names Forwarded
Letter list includes Anderson Jobo Hinetaker Wm Borden C Brown E 8 Brows Mra JC Brown Beyismin Barnaby Peter Cof Mise Carrie Coleman Mary I Edin TM fT J Heep Charles Kippoey Mre B iundy AM McVay Mics Bessie Mendoza A Parker Wm H Pearce Mrs Thos Raver Wm Reddy Harry Shearn Mre Jane Smith Mra Maggie Smeed James Sparks Robert Taliafero Frank Tepen Gilbert Ware Mre 5 B Tarren J
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Heep
Charles
Kippoey
B. Iundy
A. M. McVay
Bessie
Mendoza
A. Parker
Railroad Item Today We Tote Prominent Figure
A garbled note describes a railroad figure and routes with scattered place names. It mentions Chicago and Northwest, a hallway terrace, Portland, and a Rogee line, with a casual greeting to Jim. The readable text is fragmented and many terms are unclear.
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Chicago
Sorthwestere
Jim
Druggist Buys Watkins Meat Market Property
L DeLano, a druggist, buys the building occupied by Watkins meat market next to Guard office on Willow Street from J C Watkins. The lot fronts 15 feet on the street and extends to Park Street with a four room building. DeLano plans no immediate changes and will present the property at a later time.
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L. DeLano
Wathinggler's Meat Market
J. C. Watkins
Park Street
DeLans
Jonny
Gillard
Leasee Good Enow and Malkey Take Possession of House
The document notes W J Malkey formerly of the Malkey House gains Goodenow House on West Street from E J Krasier. March 1 possession is recorded with an event described as a bombing incident at the house.
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W. Jd. Malkey
Malkey House
Goodenow House
E. J. Krasier
Od House
Death notices for Robert L Williame and a child
Robert L Williame died at home of Wm Caylor 196 Wet street last night after a brief illness aged 42. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill cemetery at noon with a graveside service. A nine-year-old child from Wearton died in the early night of brain fever and will be taken to Dakota. Country butter wanted in Dodge.
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Robert L. Williame
Wm Caylor
Wet Street
O'Elen
Wah
Vesley
Pleasant Hill
Wearton
Ely
Dakota
W O Prosser Physician and Surgeon
Dr W O Prosser advertises specialty in eye ear nose throat and spinal discs with no general practice. Office in Beckwith building corner 14th and Pearl with telephone numbers Black 121 and Revieat listed.
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Pearl
Beckwith Building
Ofice
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