Weather and Constipation Interplay Noted in Home Remedies
A dated health column links hot weather to dehydration and constipation, arguing that fluids lost through perspiration hinder bowel movement. It promotes Peruna as a gentle tonic that can improve appetite and nervous strength while subtly aiding the bowels without a cathartic effect, citing a Columbus reader’s claim of long-term relief.
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William Eckert
North Eighteenth St
Columbus
Ohio
Woman Suffrage Convention Opens in Geatden Plymouth Church
The forty first National American Woman Suffrage Association session opens at Plymouth Church Geatden with officers and leaders present. Carr ie Chapman Catt absent Anna Shaw reviews international suffrage progress and tariff issues affecting women. Authorities discuss Shokene faction demands as executives reconvene tomorrow after long session.
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Geatden
National American Woman Suffrage Associaton
Tts
Plymouth Church
Emma Smith
Washington
Mary S. Sperry
California Association
Carrie Chapman Catt
Anna H. Shaw
United States
Ccormmon
Aope
Rland
Inez
Rawka
Beattie
Beattie, July 1.—the Nationalecutive
Ameri 2 Woman Suffrage Association
Adit
Shokene
Open Bids On Extension Soon In San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 1, Chief Engineer Hood of the Southern Pacific Company said bids for the construction of the Klamath Natron Railroad extension had been received but not yet opened. He could not give an exact start date but expected it soon.
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San Francisco
Hood
Southern Pacific Company
Klamath-Natron Malltoad
Lumber market livens on sound lumber market livens on sound
Beattie July 2 The Chicado Burliner and Quincy Railroad closed on 1,400,000 feet of pine with one Washington mill. Lumber for immediate delivery slated for box car building and other uses. Puget Sound Yard seeks one of the largest lumber bills for that yard at 445,000 feet.
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Beattie
Chicado, Burliner & Quincy Railroad
Con S
Vanier
Washington Mill
Severe Earthquakes Hit Messina and Reggio
Messina and Reg gio were shaken by a series of shocks from 7 20 this morning with eight quakes overnight and ten by noon. One woman is reported killed. Authorities sent sailors soldiers and police to deter looting and calm frightened residents.
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Messina
Reggio
Liquor Allegations Tie Billy Walker Trial to Tragedy
The Eugene murder trial of Billy Walker for the second degree killing of Edward Lang centers on liquor and its alleged abuse. Witnesses describe Lang intoxicated, Walker defending his mother from alleged abuse, and a fatal shotgun confrontation at Walker’s home. The defense highlights prior mistreatment of Mrs. Walker, Walker’s restraint, and Lang’s violent statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy’ Walker
Edward Long
Henry Chileon
N. W. White
M. A. Fuller
Wm. H. Penton
Wm. Haibridge
C. E. Buss
J.M. England
John M. Smigley
Geo. O. Knowles
J. W. Jackson
E. R. Splack
N. J. Bryant
E. R. Bryson
B. B. Elmer
Walker
Lang
H. L. Own
Billy
Creed Hammond
Hown
James M. Martin
Mary Walker
Prentice
Billy” Walker
Maggie Leff
Ed Lang
Eugene
Grandma
Willie
William Walker
William
Lang and Walker in courtroom recount deadly incident
Lang intoxicated and combative, according to witnesses, led to a shooting after he swore at Walker and confronted Mary Walker. Henry W. Stewart identified a whiskey bottle Lang wore, while Walker testified he moved to Oregon in 1858 and cared for Lang when hungry, describing his concern for his mother and the confrontation before the fatal moment.
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Walker
Lang
Mary Walker
Henry W. Stewart
Eugene
W. H. McFarland
Amos Wilkins
Coburg
Wilkins
William R. Walker
Oregon
Not Guilty Verdict in Oregon Murder Trial
The State of Oregon versus William R. Walser ended with a not guilty verdict for the Lane County pioneer in the murder of Edward Lang on March 26. Jurors deliberated from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. with at least six ballots, amid surprise at the lengthy process and conflicting testimony regarding who fired the fatal shot.
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State of
Oregon
William R. Walser
Lane County
Edward Lang
Walker
Lang
Innocent Man Saved by Murderer Confession
San Francisco July 2 James Edward Cunningham a laborer has confessed to murdering Miss Caroline Brasch a Gray Bros cashier shot in the company office Wednesday Cunningham surrendered after another man was under arrest Police say Novak another laborer helped spur the arrest and Cunningham claims Novak left after dispute with Brasch leading to the fatal shot He is 37 years old and a common laborer Novak faces release today if the confession stands.
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San Francisco
James Edward Cunningham
Caroline Brasch
Gray Bros
Cunningham
J. Novak
Novak
Miss Brasch
Man Faces Questioning After Shooting Incident
In a courtroom exchange, a man claiming self defense said he did not intend to shoot Lang but ordered him from the house. He admitted drinking heavily after spraying trees, while testimony from a witness described Lang's peaceful character and a possible family motive to send Lang back to Ireland.
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Mary Walker
William Walker
Lang
Ed Lang
Walker
Bryson
Ireland
Jas. Ebbert
Willamette
Joe Anderson Hanged for Murder in Portland Case
Salem Ore July 2 Protesting his innocence to the last Joe Anderson who murdered Harry Logan in Portland in 1908 was hanged this afternoon He died fourteen minutes after the trap fell
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Salem, Or
Joe Anderson
Harry Logan
Portland
Logger Killed Near Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove July 1 Norman Hickey a respected resident and old timberman was struck by a log while logging at the Stocks Harlow saw mill 12 miles from here on the Oregon and Southeastern Railroad near Star and instantly killed. The body was brought here on a handcar. Hickey left a wife and two children and was a member of the Oddfellows who will handle the interment. The plant was shut down after the accident.
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Cottage Grove
Norman Hickey
Stocks & Harlow G
Oregon and Southeastern
Star
Harlow
Hickey
The
Oddfellows
Eight Night Riders Granted New Trials in Tennessee Case
Jackson Tenn July 3 The supreme court reversed the murder case of eight night riders six of whom face death for the Wal nut Log Reel Foot Lake Rankin murder on October 29 and remanded them for new trials.
Overland Trip From Deschutes to Eugene
A travel diary by Fred Ross recounts a June journey from Wasco Oregon to Eugene via Shaniko Rutlege and Cow Creek. The party of three, including a wife and nephew, covers about fifty miles the first day and camps without shade or wood, describing desert stretches and stopping nights at Rutlege before continuing toward the Deschutes fishing grounds.
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Wasco
Oregon
Dalles
Columbia River
Sher- Man County
Burey
Eugene
McKenzie River
DeMoss
Moro
Rutlege
Kent
Shaniko
Cow Creek
Rutrage
Madras
Prineville
Deschutes
Harvard Wins Easily In Annual Yale Boat Races
New London Conn July 1 Harvard and Yale crews faced ideal conditions this morning as crowds lined the course for the Harvard Yale annual boat races. William H Meixleham a Columbia graduate from New York will referee. Both camps jubilant with bets running high, experts favor Harvard though Yale predicts a strong showing.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Journey Across Deschutes Valley to Eugene Adventure
A six day, two hundred eighty mile trek reports harsh climbs and snow near Sisters and the McKenzie road, many towns passed, toll road improvements, and cold mountain waters. The crew fished 18 speckled trout at Cline Falls and endured mosquitos at Mountain House while noting oats at 3.5 cents per pound and hay at 2 cents. The trip ended safely in Eugene with no accidents after traversing twenty nine towns.
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Madras
Haystack
Culver
Cline Falls
Deschutes River
Sisters
McKenzie
Santiam
Cache Creek
Fish Lake
Mountain House
Willamette Valley
Deschutes Valley
Lower Soda
Sweet Home
Crawfordsville
Brownsville
Coburg
Eugene
Stinson Appointed as Printing Expert in Oregon
Salem July 2 Governor Benson named L R Stinson as state printing expert. A Salem native raised in the city and longtime resident of Cherry City, Stinson has worked in the printing trades for two decades and serves as Grand Keeper of Records and Seals for the Knights of Pythias in Oregon entering his eighth term.
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Salem, Or
Benson
L. R. Stinson
Stinson
Salem
Cherry City
Knights of Pythias
Oregon
Falls City Couple Plans Pony Circumnavigation
Falls City Oregon June 30 Mr and Mrs Alvin Crebs have saddled their ponies for a long journey across the country They will ride through Idaho cross the plains to Michigan spend winter with friends and resume in spring traveling south to California and back to Oregon and home Their baggage is limited to what their ponies carry in search of better health.
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Falls City
Alvin Crebs
Oregon
Idaho
Plains
Michigan
California
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Woman Suffrage Convention
Anna B. Shaw
Jiray
Willam KR. Walker
Ed. Lang
Lane
Maliee
William L. McFarland
Waler
Billy Walker
Woodcock
Scarefe
B. F. Scalese
Prom
Fred Ross
Jaques Mfg. Co
Chicago
Yale
Cambridge
Eli
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