Cushman Humourist of Lower House Dies of Pneumonia
Washington July 6 longtime House humorist Cushman died of pneumonia after a career in which Speaker Cannon noted his influence on tariff policy. He influenced Payne tariff debates and defended lumber duties boosting votes. Funeral plans await Mrs Cushman’s wishes for burial and a congressional escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pongressman Cushman
Tory
Washington
Cushman
House
Cannon
Ways and Means
Atartiy Casson
Congress
Missionary Schooner Adler Reported Lost At Sea
San Francisco July 6 The schooner Monterey reports the possible loss of the missionary schooner J F Adler and a score of lives after it left Seattle June 3 with eight crew and twelve or thirteen passengers. Captain Anderson searched Hethe harbor but found no trace. The Adler may have taken refuge in Bristol Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Francisco
Monterey
Anderson
Kuskowin
Alaska
J. F. Adler
Adler
Seattle
Hethe
Bristol Hay
Pearsons Gifts 50000 to Whitman College
D K Pearsons, noted philanthropist and friend of small colleges, announced a gift of 50000 to Whitman College of Walla Walla Washington. This donation brings the Wash ington institution’s total benefactions from Pearsons to 300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Wash
D. K. Pearsons
Feago
Washington Institution
Slayer of Sullivan Dies in Jail
William Herve, jailed after shooting Bill Sullivan in Gates, died in Salem hospital after an operation for gangrenous infection. Doctors said the wound caused the fatal infection, ending the sensational duel case before grand jurors meeting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Salem
William Herve
Bill Sullivan
Gates
Thin County
Salem Hospital
W. J. Byrd
Geo. H Wilson
Portland
Salan
Sawmill Blaze Destroys Iris Brothers Plant at Ranier
Fire at 11:20 this morning swept the Iris Brothers sawmill and planing mill in Ranier Oregon, destroying the plant and Eureka Planing Mill Company facility nearby. Losses estimated around 12,000 dollars for Iris Brothers and about 10,000 dollars for Eureka with no insurance. The blaze spread rapidly and all parts were consumed within minutes.
Cornell Wins Eight Car Race in Fast Time
Poughkeepsie July 2 Cornell freshman eight won the claht oared race in 9 07 5. Syracuse finished second with Pennsylvania third and Columbia fourth. The old record from 1903 was 9 15. The four oared race saw Cornell win in 10 01, with Syracuse second Columbia third and Pennsylvania fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Poughkeepsie
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Vanderbilt's Love Drives Women to Fatal Ends
New York reports reveal Mme Ruiz as the second woman to kill herself for love of Alfred Vanderbilt within about a year. The tale claims she was a blind figure masking his ongoing affair with the first woman, a young matron from a wealthy New York family, whose suicide preceded hers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mme. Ruiz
Alfred Vanderbilt
Alibi and the Vanderbilt Scandal in New York Society
A New York society tale details Alfred Vanderbilt and Mme Ruiz, with Ruiz seen as an alibi in a web of affairs. The piece notes two suicides linked to his circle and describes how a young matron was his only true love, while others bore the scandal.
Tornado devastates Winnipeg killing three and injuring many
A July 3 tornado swept through Winnipeg Manitoba killing three and injuring more than thirty. The storm struck Calisboro Silk yesterday afternoon, was widespread and brought hail. It damaged wheat fields and cattle, with extensive losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Calisboro
Silk
Hay rake incident perforates boy in many places
In Halsey Oregon on July 5 a 158 year old farmer's son named Andrew Avers near town was nearly killed when a runaway hay rake hitched to a spirited team went berserk. The rake dragged the boy across about 40 yards and pierced his body in over a hundred places before the horses jumped a fence and dropped him. Medical aid arrived quickly and doctors expect a recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey, Or
Andrew Avers
Tobacco coupons banned from packages by finance committee
Washington on July 2 the finance committee on tobacco decided to prohibit coupons in tobacco and snuff packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Finance Committee On Tobacco
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt In London Horse Shows
Since his divorce he spends much time in London driving his four hand coaches and serving as exhibiter and judge in horse shows. His former wife, still called Mrs Elate French Vanderbilt, lives in Newport and visits her New York town house and New Hampshire farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
London
Elate French Vanderbilt
Newport
New York
New Hampshire
Society Reporter Tells Of Vanderbilt Attachments Fallout
An American society woman in Paris recounts details from a London tragedy involving a pretty divorcee who killed herself after a young millionaire’s attentions waned. She says the Vanderbilt circle in New York knows the tale, though outsiders are unaware, and that a woman who loves Alfred Vanderbilt faces dire choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vance Thompson
Paris
New York
Alfred Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Five Aberdeen Mills Resume Operations After Shutdown
Aberdeen Wash July 5 Two thousand men returned to work as five Aberdeen lumber mills resumed after a month off and five more will begin tomorrow morning Union American Wilson Bros A J Weat and Aberdeen Lumber Shingle Company led the restart while Hartwood 8 i Stade C BE Burrows Anderson Middleton and United States were set to begin tomorrow Yard men earn two dollars a day and many mills used the downtime for repairs Old hands mostly returned with ample labor available for the resumed production plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Wash
Aberdeen Lumber Mills
Union
American
Wilson Bros
A. J. Weat
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Company
Hartwood
I. Stade
C. BE. Burrows
Anderson- Middleton
United States
McClellan Removes Bingham as Police Commissioner
New York July 1 Mayor McClellan ousted Theodore A Bingham from the office after he refused to dismiss several trusted lieutenants demanded by the mayor. The action follows a dispute over command changes in the police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McClellan
Theodore A. Bingham
Bingham
One Minister Has Married 3000
Bristol Tennessee July 6 The Rev Albert H Burroughs the marrying parson of this Tennessee Gretna Green has just brought his matrimonial record up to the 3000 mark Parson Burroughs specialty is tying knots for eloping couples from Virginia and West Virginia who flee to this border city to take advantage of the more liberal laws governing matrimonial alliances So great is the rush of business at times that the parson has married as many as five couples at the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Albert H. Burroughs
Tenessee Gretna Green
Parson Burroughs
Virginia
West Virginia
Daylight liquor law limits Nebraska saloons
Nebraska enacted a law effective today restricting liquor sales to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and imposes severe penalties on saloon keepers who stay open after hours. The measure aims to curb drunkenness and excess. Former Governor Poindexter Poynter collapsed and died last April while urging its passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Poynter
Ketchel Retains Middleweight Title In Lengthy Papke Fight
Stanley Ketchel defeated Billy Papke in a twenty round bout at Mission Street arena to retain the middleweight crown by a narrow margin. Papke cried foul, claiming the referee biased Ketchel won, while crowd reactions favored Papke for much of the contest. Martin Sheridan, noted Irish-American athlete, commented on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Billy Papke
Misson Street
Billy Roche
Taft Pitches In Opening Yale Game Picture
President Taft appears on the baseball diamond at the Yale game in Pittsburg. He is described as an ardent fan who knows the game’s fine points and tracks club standings and star batting and fielding averages, though he finds it strenuous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Taft
Ketchel Beats Papke In Close A A U Match At New York
Roche raised Ketchel’s hand after a points victory while Papke stayed afloat rounds ten saw Ketchel peak and drop late as Ketchel improved from 7130 to 7385 in the all around Amateur Athletic Union contest in New York. Matsuke’s score was near York and Eugene faces the Aleo Club of Albany at Midway Park next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
Ketchel
Papke
Amateur Athletic Union
New York
Matsuke
York
Eugene
Aleo Club
Albany
Midway Park
Natron extension bids and local civic notes
Springfield sees four San Francisco contractors surveying east of Natron with bids likely by July 10 for the Natron extension. Grange program set for July 10 with music and papers on dressmaking and reading for women on the farm. Local items include sewer-extension estimates, Fourth of July travel, a rock quarry injury, a dry goods store move to Walla Walla, and plans for willamette bridge action. Fraternal installation by W F P Walker D D G M at Walterville July 8 and Coburg banquet notes. Eugene installation planned next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natron
Springfield News
San Francisco
Springfield
Harriman
Grange
Tobey
Easay
Eva McBee
A. B. Rudman
Cc. H. Gile
Thorn
Edna Bertsch
Joseph McArthur
McArthur & McClain
L. M. Beebe
The
News
Forest Grove
C. L. Beadle
Hart
Michigan
Oregon
W. F. Lyons
City
G. E. Simmons
Earl Thompson
Hazel Dell
Commercial Club
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Willamette
Walker
W. Fpf. Walker
D.D.G.M
Walterville
Coburg Lodge
Aswell
D. D. G. M. Walker
Eugéne
Real estate bids and railroad plans stir Springfield scene
J Newton Rhoads reports Springfield as the site for ten miles of Southern Pacific yards, second only to Roseville Cal. He notes property sales on B Street Sixth Street and near the depot, plus Willamette valley soil qualities. Eugene residents buy multiple Main and Seventh Street lots as speculation grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Rhoads
Junction City
Springfield
San Francisco
Portland
Roseville
Cal
Southern Pacific
B. Street
K. L. Hall
Carson Dixon
Effie J. Stanger
Mra
Jane Dixon
P. Conley
Eva Emery
Stewart
Willamette Valley
Willamette
McKenzie River
Eugene
J. J. Browning
B. B. McKinney
Main Street
S. A. Sage
Seventh Street
G. H. Weaver
Raymond Powell
Reception to Former Eugene Minister
This morning's Oregonian reports a reception for Rev. Geo. E. McDonald new pastor of First United Brethren church at East Fifteenth and Morrison streets. Retiring pastor Rev. H. C. Shaffer attended as he hands over duties after five years. The event featured music and addresses with Rev. McDonald expressing hopeful prospects and seeking cooperation. Rev. E. Cline also spoke. Shaffer and family will move to Portland to oversee conference church extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. McDonald
First United Brethren Church
East Fifteenth
Eaa
Morrison Streets
Fiood
J. R. Mann
East Yambill Street
H. C. Shaffer
Mr. McDonald
Mr. Shaffer
Co. E. Cline
Methodist Church
Aberdeen mills to resume work after month shutdown
After a month’s shutdown the mills of Aberdeen Washington will resume operations next week following a lengthy millowners’ discussion. The stoppage began with yardmen demanding a raise from 1.75 to 2 dollars and spread to all mill employees with a general 25 cent daily hike sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Wash
Mills Resume Wage Increase for Yard Men Only
Mills announces a temporary wage change stating that a $2 increase will be paid to yard men while no other pay raises are allowed. The policy sets a limited scope, affecting only yard staff and excluding other positions or departments.
Notice to Creditors in Kate Houston Estate
B F Houston appointed administrator of Kate Houston estate by County Judge G R Chisman of Lane County. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to administrator at Geo B Dorris law office in Eugene within six months from June 3 1909. First publication date June 3 1909. Geo B Dorris attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Houston
B. F. Houston
G. R. Chrisman
Lane County
Geo. B. Dorris
Eugene
Oregon
Srd
June Building Permits Reach Historic Highs in City
Building Inspector McFarland reports the largest month in permits for June, boosted by a new 109000 dollar hotel, totaling 145725 dollars. Nineteen residences and multiple additions or remodels were authorized across streets such as Willamette, Jefferson, and Oregon, with Osburn Hotel Company planning a 5 1 2 story hotel at Pearl and Eighth. Total permits and the list of projects reflect continued building activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPfarlagdd
M. E. Heller
West Eighth Street
Jackson
van Buren
C. N. Griswold
Twelfth
Washington Streets
8S. Wilkinson
Twelfth Street
Lincoln
Lawrence
H. W. Hall
Thirteenth Street
Moss and
Columbia Avenues
W. J. Lackey
Eleventh Street
Washington and
Jefferson
M. L. Parson
Cheshire Streets
T. E. Edwards
Fifteenth
Oak Streets
W. E. Jingle
Sixth
Harrison Streets
F. E. Taylor
Oregon Avenue
G. W. Breeding
Villard Avenue
A. H. Hinkson
Fifth Street
Adams
Monroe
M. L. Elliott
Washington Street
D. A. Harden
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Hilyard
Alder
J. C. Kirk
Beech Avenue
Fourteenth Streets
Mrs. S. Lowell
Jefferson Streets
M. C. Hull
Washington
B. F. Wheeler
Fourteenth Street
Mill
High
A. A. Aaby
Moss Avenue
Boulevard
Nineteenth Street
Sixth Street
S. H. Friendly
Willamette Street
Wy. L. Holt
Woodhouse
Ferry
T. B. Luckey
Ninth
Julia Berkshire
Agate Avenue
Harris
Eighteenth Streets
R. M. Pratt
Wllamette Street
Eighth
J. D. Matlock
Olive and
Charnelton
F. L. Chambers
Seventh
Wm. Bohart
Garden Street
Garden
Walnut Avenues
Z F. Sigman
Eighth Street
Adams and
J. M. Cox
Lawrence Street
First and
Clark
Osburn Hotel Company
Pearl and
Eighth Streets
J. M. O'Farrell
Tenth
Eleventh
W. McFarland
Charnetton Street
Marriage Licenses Issued In Pleasant Hill and Eugene
Edward P. Lattin and Mrs Nancy Ann Martin of Pleasant Hill Enoch L Norris and Miss Ella Allen of Eugene John A Moore and Miss Clara Hawkins of Eugene received marriage licenses in the latest local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Lattin
Nancy Ann Martin
Pleasant Hill
Enoch L. Norris
Ella Allen
Eugene
John A. Moore
Clara Hawkins
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Bath
P J. Adler
Edward
Pearsons
Same College
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mme, Ruiz
Ruiz
Mme. Rulz
Tenderloin
Hayrake
Nebraska
Ketehel
Shade
Ketche
Martin Sheridan
President Taft
Kepner
Walla Walla, Wash
VA. B. Church
Oregonian
Ellen F. Vanderbilt
Mrs. Eller
French Vanderbilt
Tommy
Eatata
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