Timber lands to be assessed on cruised estimate basis
Salem Jan 22 Representative Beals bills to assess timber lands on a cruised basis passed the Oregon House by 44 to 8. The measure previously passed the House two years ago but failed in the Senate then under corporate influence. Also notes opposition to Nesmith county and the Muncy bill on mining filing fees.
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Salem
Beals
House
Senate
Nesmith County
Lane
Douglas County
New Water Code Introduced in House
The irrigation committee proposes a water code dividing the state into two districts with a board of control including the state engineer to fix water rights and regulate distribution of unappropriated water. The bill asks for a 15000 dollar annual appropriation and appoints two other board members by the governor with senate confirmation. It also adds a scalp bounty of 150 dollars for coyotes split by state and county, and a prohibition on transporting intoxicants into counties where sale is banned. The houses adjourn until Monday.
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Irrigation Committee
House
Board of Control
Senate
Oregon
Davis
Multnomah
Fight On Beans Siuslaw Bill Aims Port Powers Fight
In Salem the Bean bill to authorize port incorporation similar to Portland faces a big clash in the house. Multnomah members fear Astoria port powers would seize river harbor and sea control, allow pilotage and tonnage charges, and threaten Portland shipping. A Multnomah meeting plans further action while delegates oppose ceding Portland shipping control.
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Salem, Or
Astoriate
Portland
Multnomah
Itse
Teese Proviaiona
Astoria
Ttme
Hiaing
Joever
Bean
Third Attempt to Influence Calhoun Juror Reported
At Francisco on January 22 a third prospective juror in the Patrick Calhoun case was reported to Lawlor today. Edward Al, an employee and salesman, said a stranger entered W A King’s shop and tried to deter him from the graft prosecution. Prosecutors and defense deny knowledge. The man will be arrested if traced, as his opinions may disqualify him.
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Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Lawlor
Edward al
W. A. King
King’s Place
King
Case Sufmane
Salem Men Buy Out F. A. Rankin
Weaner Frank Savage and Mr Lawrence of Salem purchased the Music store of F. A. Rankin and will take possession on Wrest Sixth street after inventory. They buy only sheet music and small instruments. Rankin keeps the pianos. The firm will run it with their Salem store and plan more outlets in Western Oregon, with a main store at Salem. Rankin stays in Eugene to assist. details incomplete.
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Weaner
Frank Savage
Lawrence
Salem
F. A. Rankin
Wrest Sixth Street
Rankin
Oregon
Eugene
Gilcomtinne
Dota
Court Grants Mandamus Writ Against Reisner
J. J. Watton, elected city treasurer, filed mandamus against F. Retaner to seize books and funds of the treasurer’s office. Writ granted. Retaner ordered to turn over records or appear Jan 26 to show cause. Hearing set for that date as conditions remain unchanged.
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Daily Guard
J. J. Watton
F. Retaner
Kelaner
Automobile road talk revives Roseburg to Marshfield plan
Roseburg residents J P Carson and T W Custer of Longmont Colorado visit Roseburg to survey prospects for an auto road to Marshfield. They will travel to Marshfield and back, then consult the local Commercial Club on the project.
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Roseburg
Marshfield
J. P. Carson
T. W. Custer
Longmont
Col
Clu
Ghele Dome
Opening of Reserve Lands Draws Small Turnout in Roseburg
About 11 000 acres at the Roseburg land office opened yesterday with only thirteen filings, totaling under 1 600 acres. Most land was former Umpqua National Forest, now part of Roosevelt era reserves. Three entrants won first class claims. notable filers include Wall of Portland, Weekly of Remote, and Mulholland of Benton County, with timber estimates and timber and stone act details listed for several entrants.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Umpqua National Forest
Roosevelt
Fortland
Roweve A. Wall
Homer G. Mulholland
Coos County
Wall
Benton County
Mulholland
Ambrose Middleton
Eugene
Geo
Lane County
Ne Marry
Sitkum
Woo
Ono
Carl Wolleson
Buceum
Sec. 4
Douglas County
F. M. Spencer
Gardiner
Property Listings Show Land Purchases by Gardiner Figures
The notice lists multiple acreage transactions in Douglas county and nearby areas. Names include Mary A. Wroe of Gardiner and John A. Wroe of Gardiner with 160 and 806 acres respectively, plus Wm. H. Smith of Gardiner and Pearl G. Decker of Eugene. Totals involve hundreds of acres and feet and prices ranging from 225 to 500.
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Eer
Douglas County
Mary A. Wroe
Gardiner
Nor
John A. Wroe
Wm. H. Smith
Professor Schafer Asked to Write Northwest Mission Book
Professor Joseph Schafer of the University history dep t has been offered authorship of How the Gospel Came to the Great Northwest for the Young People’s Missionary Movement. The work aims at children ages twelve to fifteen and resembles Uganda’s White Mask of Work in style. The proposal is said to be well paid, Schafer has not yet accepted, and the aim is to broaden mission interest with a middle grade treatment.
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Joseph Schafer
University
Great Northwest
Uganda
Schafer
Northwest
Hood's Sarsa Parila Ad Claim in Health Ad Copy
An advertisement urges constant vigilance against unseen poisons and viral threats and promotes Hood's Sarsa Parila as a remedy. It claims the product strengthens blood cells and guards against disease, advising purchase from a local druggist.
Acquisition of Oregon Territory bulletin noted
The bulletin issued by Professor Schafer on the Acquisition of Oregon Territory was sent to the professor and the University. Professor Ferrand of Yale joined many Eastern correspondents in sending congratulatory letters. College News mentions Professor E E De Cou presiding at the Junction City Eugene High School debate, RK Poppleton visiting, and a car station for passenger protection at the University landing.
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Ing
Schafer
Oregon Territory
Ferrand
Yale
College News
E. E. de Cou
Junction
Junction City
Eugene High School
RK. R. Poppleton
University Landing
Ruth Leavitt files suit to annul marriage in Lincoln
Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William Jennings Bryan filed for divorce from William H. Leavitt in Lincoln, but the petition was withdrawn to avoid public disclosure of the charges. Attorney T.8. Allen, Bryan’s brother in law, represented the plaintiff while Leavitt is in Paris with an atelier. Notice will be given to the defendant by publication.
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Lincoln, Neb
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William Jennings Bryan
William H. Leavitt
Allen
Bryan
e@terney
Leavitt
Paris
Pincus predicts hop prices will reach 20 cents this year
Harry Pincus of Pincus & Sons in Tacoma outlines a bullish view on hops for 1908. He expects short cover from 8 to 10 cents this month as growers hold stock, then a rise to 20 cents per pound later in the season, with major buyers like Kla ber Wolf Netter Catlin Linn and others continuing to purchase.
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Harry Pincus
Pincus & Sons
Tacoma
Pincus
Klaber
Wolf & Netter
Catlin & Linn
Kola Nels
Harry Hart
Sooper Murder Trial Arouses Great Interest in Nashville
Nashville January 21 jury selection for the Cooper murder trial of the Coopers and John P D Sharp in the Carmack killing opened with four jurors seated. More women observed, deputies deployed, and courts urged rapid selection. Talesmen fined for absence or bias while others claimed prejudice after reading press evidence. The defence included Colonel Cooper's daughter and relatives near him. Gottowas 100th birthday noted before excusing the young man.
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Nashville, Tenn
Coopers
John PD. Sharp
Senator Carmack
Nashville
Cooper
Capjce
Vaila
Talesman
Sarpe
J. M. Whitworth
A. Gottowas
Gotto
Careless Boy Burns Head With Shotgun Tragedy
Sumner report states James Murphy fifteen son of Patrick Murphy accidentally discharged a shotgun today blowing off his head. He had previously killed his younger sister three years earlier in an accidental shooting.
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Tacoma
Sumner
James Murphy
Patrick Murphy
Move to curb long hatpins and ballot solicitations
A legislature consider bills restricting hatpins to ten inches to curb political petition circulation. A separate measure makes it a misdemeanor to hire circulators or to pledge while running for office. Other bills discuss a state fire marshal, insurance department, Portland normal schools, a water code, and a Portland children’s playground funded by a new tax.
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Portland
The
Conservation Commission
Lane County Stockers Suffer From Cold Winter
Lane County and Eastern Oregon cattle herds grow weak and thin as a harsh winter and short grass bite into strength. No large stock deaths reported yet, but one stockman laments losing head count. Losses may worsen as the season continues.
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Lane County
Oregon
Local Visitors Return to Eugene Amid Visits and Finance Talk
Hare Isourg lM Perle Widne came back to Eugene Sunday after a short visit. Anchor Alsted returned from Eugene last Saturday where he enjoyed several days away. C A Chase of Eugene eyed investment in a small land tract after visiting the valley from the East. Mrs W H Harmison of gone visited her sister Mrs A R Norwood, first return since last Thanksgiving marriage.
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Perle Widne
Eugene
Anchor Alsted
C. A. Chase
W. H. Harmison
Gone
A. R. Norwood
Post office excavation races ahead after storm
Outside work continues on the post office project with brisk progress in excavating for the foundation. Crews press ahead as rebuilding moves forward following the recent storm.
Daughter of Bryan seeks divorce and crop talk
The daughter of William Jennings Bryan has filed suit for divorce from her husband. She references issues about securing money from the 1909 crop. A Portland newspaper notes her remarks about farming and hop yards as market conditions shift, urging caution for farmers amid changing tides.
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Wm. Jennings Bryan
Attorney General Opinion on County Division Vote
The Attorney General Crawford issues that a county is not strictly a municipality and can be altered by legislative vote. The opinion was sent to the Cottage Grove Commercial Club backing Nesmith county formation.
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Crawford
Cottage Grove Commercial Club
Wey
Nesmith
Packing Houses Destroying Papers Proving Rebates
The Record Merald reports thousands of documents proving packing companies rebating have been burned since government investigations began. A subpoena for suspected burner's employees is proposed. Lester N Phelps sues Delia Phelps for divorce, married Westfield Massachusetts May 21 1853, three minor children. They reside with relatives in the East. Mrs Phelps at Springfield Massachusetts and plaintiff in Eugene. The plaintiff alleges desertion.
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Chicago
Jas
Merald
Lester N. Phelps
Delia Phelps
Westfield
Mase
Chiford
Camilla
Lester
Vessel lost near Vancouver Island shores reported
Victoria journal reports a two masted schooner ashore on Sea Bird Rocks Padena Bay near where Valencia sank. Leebro sails to assist. Vessel resembles a sealing schooner possibly the Jessie with 21 white men aboard. No sign of life found aboard the stranded craft.
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Victoria
Sea Bird Rocks
Padena Bay
Valencia
Vancouver Island
Leebro
Jessie
California
State exhumed Senator Carmack body for autopsy
The state revived a controversial theory that Senator Carmack was shot from behind as he greeted a woman. An autopsy examined the body to reveal the bullet entered the neck from behind, and jurors began selection today.
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Senator Carmack
Carmack
Two Italian Robbers Fight to the Death
In London on January 23 five people died and many were wounded after two Italian highwaymen shot at police and bystanders near a rubber plant, then killed themselves. Police pursued the pair in motor cars as they fled with pay bags.
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London
Walthamstown
President Roosevelt presses conservation report to Congress
President Roosevelt submitted the annual conservation commission report to Congress. He emphasized building the Panama Canal, expanding public control of coal, conserving natural resources, improving waterways, and promoting child welfare, education, and civic responsibility. He urged international morality and honesty in public life and argued for justice and opportunity for all citizens.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
The
Conservation Commission
Congress
Panama Canal
Serious fire in Princeton city center destroys ten buildings
Princeton New Jersey January 23 fire destroyed ten buildings in the town center including small eateries and second hand shops. The Alhambra building housed the terminal restaurant and Princeton University students joined the effort to battle the blaze. Estimated loss exceeds 75000 dollars.
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Princeton
N. J
Alhambra
Princeton University
King Edward VII Reigns Eight Years in Crowned Era
London marks the royal anniversary with bells, salutes, and flags as King Edward VII nears the end of eight years on the throne. The ceremony observes imperial dignity with government buildings illuminated and the city’s tributes echoing through St James Park and beyond.
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London
Edward VII
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
India
St. James Park
Portland Boy Edged In Two Falls Victory
Edgar Frank of Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club defeated Johnny He's of the Illinois Athletic Club in two straight falls, 11 minutes 2 seconds and 17 minutes 14 seconds. Healy weighed 127 pounds, Frank 124. Frank’s fast work and ability to escape tight spots carried the win.
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Portland
Edgar Frank
Multnomah
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