Why Shouldn't He Haul Down the British Flag
George Miller of Eugene Oregon gains notoriety after pulling down a British flag atop Skagway amid American and Canadian tensions. The Portland Telegram defends his act while noting British famine relief costs, plague mortality, and a stagnant census. Wartime cavalry needs and tactics are questioned by Captain Reichman US military attache.
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George Miller
Skagway
Uncle Sam
Canada
Porcupine
Alaska
United States
Tillamook
Eugene
Oregon
India
A Sidewalk Nuisance in Eugene Urges Repairs
The piece urges early sidewalk repairs in Eugene as dry weather reveals defects. It calls for notices to property owners and city action to fix loose boards and damaged stringers, arguing repairs cost little and boost public comfort.
Judge rejects emotional insanity defense in murder trial
A New Jersey judge instructed the jury that emotional insanity as a defense is not legally valid. He noted a person can be sane before and after an act yet insane at the moment of committing it, a notion courts have repudiated as a defense to criminal prosecution.
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New Jersey
Northwest Weather and Odd Local Color Notes
The piece contrasts mild Northwest Pacific coast weather with heat in the Atlantic causing prostrations and deaths. It mentions hospital limits, premature mortar discharge, and a turtle frog-eating image of New York City. It notes a season from April to October when croaker are vulnerable to nets and red flannel bait.
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Northwest
Pacific
Atlantic
New York City
Salient Quote on Charity and Justice in Salem
A Salem Journal excerpt critiques large gifts from Morgan and Carnegie, questions who pays the cost, and laments courts acquitting guilty men on technicalities, arguing reform of the courts would curb mob violence.
Old Cup Defender Beats New Boat in Trial Test
The existing vessel proved superior as the old cup defender defeated the new craft in the trial test, undermining plans for a new challenger.
President McKinley Height and Weight Fact
A contemporary profile notes President McKinley stands five feet eight inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds, reflecting his sturdy build as leader during the era.
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McKinley
Nobility Heiress Proposals in Washington Star
A humorous exchange shows European nobles debating American marriage customs. One says he is unfamiliar, another explains the process as declaring love to the heiress and detailing what the father is owed, reflecting cross cultural views on marriage and wealth.
Eugene Professor Quits Teaching to Enter Undertaking
A Eugene professor has quit teaching and will, after studying in Portland, engage in the undertaking business. He will charge good rates and plans to study further in Portland before opening his firm.
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Portland Telegram
Eugene
Portland
Property transfers and court notices spill from Oregon land deals
Real estate transactions feature 160 acre parcels in townships 17 7 W and 17 4 1/4 W with $1200 sums, 120 and 200 acre tracts, and a Fairmount lot sale. Marriage license issued for William M Maybew and Della E Hickson. Circuit Court handles estate matters for Mollie A Wichrow and Joseph Brown, guardian ad litem appointed for minor heirs, and orders approving final accounts and sales of real property in the estates of G G Gey and A J Keeney.
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Mollie A Wichrow
Eric Skipworth
G G Gey
Joseph Brown
Elizabeth Brown
A J Keeney
Commissioners Court Witness List from Stephenson County
In the commissioners court records a roll of witnesses is listed from Stephenson and nearby areas. Names include George Canady Ed Benson Wm Henderson Lulu Vavehan M J Skinner and Jennie Maye among others, with affiliations to the state va Stephenson and Cleveland counties and various docket references.
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John Vaughan Witees
Pep Enyinn
Jennie Maye
van Smith
For Sale by J. Ro Yates
For sale items include Ooe Wood mower sed wheat tan Oliver Chilled plows two wagons one set blacksmith tools one steel barrow one wood barrow several harness sets five Poland China hogs nine horses 1200 to 1500 pounds one cook stove half interest in threshing outfit two buggies two milch cows and other things too numerous to mention.
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Ooe Wood
Tan Oliver
J. Ro Yates
Returned To Eugene Pastorate After Conference
Rev J T Merrill returned this afternoon from Hopewell Marion county where he attended a state conference of the U Bethe ven church. Merrill was returned to the Eugene pastorate for another year. Rev J Hell of Philomath was re elected presiding elder and Rev J R Parker was chosen president of Philomath college. Both are well known in the area.
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J T Merrill
Hopewell
Marion County
U Betheven Church
Merril
Eugene
J © Hell
Philomath
Ant Rey J R Parker
Philomath College
Death of Diko Frank Stiner Near Eugene
Frank Stiner age 45 died June 29 from general debility at his river home a few tiles north of Eugene. He left three small children and his wife had died years before. Funeral services were held this morning with interment at Gillespie cemetery conducted by Rev C C Smoot.
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Diko
Frank Stiner
McKennie River
Eugene
Wees
Emall
Orencen
Tailor Inquiry At Chicago Shop Sparks Questions
A fragmented note from Fa V Price & Company of Chicago mentions Upstairs room 7 near Lane Conny Bank, with JM Hows of Aca as a related reference. The brief item hints at a tailoring inquiry or business lead without clear outcomes.
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Fa V Price & Company, of
Chicago
Lane Conny Bank
The Wrong Man and the Right One Sail Home
On the Silver Star voyage Agnes Chard, pursued by wealth and in love with John Dennis, escapes aboard a burning ship where Dennis saves her. Greene perishes in the disaster while Agnes, after the crisis, marries Dennis with her father's consent.
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Silver Star
English Channel
Agnes Chard
Agnes
John Dennis
Mr. Peplow-Greene
Greene
Hiim
Dennis
John
Penzance
Take Time to Find Happiness in Small Pleasures
Take time to calm, view relations as they will be, and accept what you have. Fuming or anger harms the mind and stain actions, while choosing contentment with small pleasures reduces distress and curbs malice that leads to crime.
Property for sale near Lorane Oregon sold in two months
A 157 acre stock ranch near Lorane in Lane county three miles from Comatock features good soil three springs a big barn an orchard a box house two cows two calves two head of bogs sows and one bear a team of horses and farm implements a large belt ponds and a garden. FM Wyettace June 13 1901 Lorene Oregon.
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Hargero
Lorane
Lane County
Comatock
School Pupils Present Entertaining Program in Lake County
The clear Lake School pupils staged a Friday night program under Mr Maxwell’s direction. The show featured solos by Eebu Bond and others, recitations by Ethel Fagan and Meggie Macauley, music by the orchestra, and various dialogues and songs. The board of directors plans another term of his leadership.
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Clear Lake School
Maceewel
Dire'om
Maxwell
Pepils
Lanse County
Eebu Bond
Ilen Walker
Lefro
Gwd
Ethel Fagan
Wile Macauley
Ira Humphrey
Charlie Boqua
Wiles Workerson
Coach Bond
Joab Greenborn
Earnest Fisher
Lucile Bond
Mra Muggits
Choot
Marriage of Edweth Toate and Taylor at Creswell
The marriage of Miss Edweth Toate and Miss Taylor, both of Creswell, was celebrated this afternoon around 3 o'clock at the residence of the officiating clergyman Rev Drew B Ford. The ceremony was quiet with only immediate relatives present. The couple will reside in Eugene for the present.
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Mareiew
Mins Edvethe
Tylor
Creswell
Dre't B Ford
Eugene
Land for Sale Near Pleasant Hill 60 Acres With Improvements
Sixty acres of land with ten acres cleared and the balance in pasture and timberland. Includes a good house, outbuildings, fence, and rolling brush. Located near Pleasant Hill. Call Wm Wooten, Pleasant Hill, or address 1 A Crane, Wendling.
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Pleasant Hill
Traction Engine For Sale At Grornak EvWarps Comstock Ur
An engine listing offers a 10 horsepower traction engine for sale with free estimates on carpenter and building work. Inquiries should be directed to a farm near Springfield for terms. This ad mentions R a Virus in the text.
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Grornak EvWarps
Comstock
St Farm
Springfield
R&a
Noti area land tract for sale near Eugene
An 80 acre secret tract 15 miles west of Eugene in Noti valley offers partly improved land with a good spring, good timber, and proximity to a school. Priced at 275 dollars cash or 325 dollars on easy terms. Address H F Lancenour Kiowa Colorado.
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Eugene
Noti Valley
Lancenour
Kiowa Colorady
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