Nelson Wins Lightweight Title in Dramatic Gans Knockout
San Francisco July 4 Battling Nelson defeated Joe Gans in the seventeenth round to capture the lightweight world title. The fight featured persistent pressure from Nelson, brutal body blows, and a decisive left to the stomach that ended Gans’s challenge. About 16,000 spectators packed the San Mateo arena as Nelson was carried about the ring in jubilation. Gans admitted defeat, praising the winner while noting fatigue after a long career. Receipts neared $40,000 with bets from Tex Rickard and others.
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Nelson
Goldfield
Nevada
Joe Gans
Gans
Hilnels Jad
Gana
San Mateo Hills
Frank
Will
Gams
Joe
Waspiah Norseman
Gaus
Walsh
Dane
Neleon
Bell
Jack Welsh
California
Tex Hickard
Tex Rickard
Gang
Camp Nelson
Red Cornett
Hitchcock Named Taft Campaign Chief in N R C
Hot Springs Virginia July 8 Frank H Hitchcock was chosen chairman of the national Republican committee at a meeting of the executive committee of the Republican national committee today The committee also chose George Rumsey Sheldon of New York as treasurer and acted on other routine party matters.
Republican national committee names Ohio campaign headquarter plan
The text notes the designation of Arthur Voorhees as a Republican national committee member charged with Ohio campaign duties and Cincinnati chosen as the Ohio national committee headquarters.
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Arthur Voorhees
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Cincinnati
National Committee For
Accidents Hit Junction City Amid Fearful Falls
Several accidents are reported in Junction City. Nellie Folsom suffered a serious fall from a tree while suspending a swing and remained unconscious with injuries to her shoulders and neck but is expected to recover. Harry Ehrman, 11, was mangled after getting caught in a shaft. doctors hold hope for his recovery. Dewey Farrar fell from a cherry tree onto a fence, sustaining puncture wounds. Mr. and Mrs. J B Mill of Eugene take charge of the local hotel, promising top service and a refined establishment.
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Harry
C. J. Ehrman
Menanh
Idaho
Ehrman
Dewey Farrar
Farrar
J. B. Mill
Eugene
Shippers of Lumber Required to Stake Cars
Washington July 7 The Interstate Commerce Commission rules in the car stake case find railroad regulations requiring lumber carried on open cars to stake and secure loads are not unjust or unreasonable. The ruling was issued today by Chairman Knapp after reviewing all facts and circumstances of the investigation.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Pittsburg Mills Return to Full Time
Pittsburg, July 7. About 56,000 men in the Pittsburg district returned to work today after months of idleness. It is predicted the district will soon approach the prosperous condition seen before the October financial cloud. United States Steel will switch from half time to full time at its Homestead Edgar Thompson and Duquesne plants for the first time since the flurry.
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Edgar Thompson
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Trial of Steve Adams Opens in Telluride Mine Strike Case
Grand Junction July 7. The taking of testimony in the trial of Steve Adams accused of killing Arthur Collins, a mine manager, during the Telluride strike years ago began today.
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Steve Adams
Arthur Collins
Telluride
Anna Gould Weds French Prince in Registry Office
London July 7 Madame Anna Gould and Prince Helle de Sagan will marry at a registry office today. A subsequent ceremony was held at a French Protestant church, marking the union between the American heiress and her titled consort.
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Anna Gould
Prince Helle de Sagan
Pope Enjoys Best Health Says Vatican Report
Rome July 7 reports state the Pope is in excellent health with no truth to Paris speculation. He is said to enjoy the best health since his election, signaling stable leadership and ongoing duties.
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Paris
Ain
Henry Denounces Miller at Oregon Delegation Meeting
Denver July 6. C K Henry charged Mil ton A Miller of Lebanon with egotistical office seeking amid Oregon delegation talks on assignment to convention roles. Henry urged Miller to withdraw for party harmony, but Miller refused, prompting a rare public denouncement. Delegation then named Henry chair, Matlock vice president, Booth secretary, Miller national committeeman, Inman resolutions, Watson notifications.
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Oregon
C. K. Henry
Milton A. Miller
Lebanon
Henry
Miller
W. F Matlock
J. O. Booth
M. A.miller
R. D. Inman
D. M. Watson
Lee M. Travis
D. J Fry
Booth Acquitted by Jury in U S Court in Portland
In Portland on July 6 James Henry Booth ex receiver of the Roseburg land office was acquitted of taking unlawful compensation while in government service. He faced charges of furnishing advance information to Frederick A Kirbs a timber land speculator about final cancellations and allegedly receiving 800 on October 3 1903. The jury returned the verdict after midnight following a delayed report from Judge Wolverton. Dan J Malarky for the defense said the team was overwhelmed with joy and noted concerns about juror bias during the trial.
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United States
James Henry Booth
Rosebure
Jdge Wolverton
Blood Remedy Quoted as Cure for Many Ailments
A historical note claims bad blood causes many ailments from eruptions to rheumatism and catarrh. It touts a “greatest blood remedy” proven by an unequaled cures record, implied as the solution.
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Store Offer In Tabs Or Liquid
Advertises Hood’s Sarsaparilla in liquid form or Sarsatabs chocolate tablets. Ten doses priced at 1 dollar. Local retailer markets both formats for easy consumption and value to customers.
Vindication Emphasized After Trial Despite Defense Silence
The ruling stresses that the result is more than an acquittal, a firm vindication given the defense offered no testimony to counter the prosecution's insinuations and evidence. The government’s testimony is portrayed as the basis for conviction, highlighting the decisiveness of the vindication.
Rain Causes Great Flood at Lincoln
Lincoln July 6 Nearly all Lincoln is under water after a terrific rainstorm last night. Immense property loss. a milkman is drowned and a woman with three children are missing in bottom land. About 25 square miles are flooded two to fifteen feet deep.
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Lincoln
Strangers Run Off With Buggy in Harrisburg
Harrisburg July 7. Smith Bros livery stable reports a man and woman, strangers, rented a team and buggy about six days ago and have not returned it. A $50 reward is offered for information leading to recovery of the team and buggy.
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Harrisburg
Smith Bros
Wider breach widens between U S and Venezuela
New York July 6 The break in U S Venezuela diplomatic relations worsens with the withdrawal of Jacob Sleeper American charge d affaires and the severing of relations revealed by the full text of notes between Sleeper and Jose De Jesus Paul Venezuelan foreign minister.
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United States
Venezuela
Jacob Sleeper
Sleeper
Jose de Jesus Paul
Mills Resume Soon In Cottage Grove Timber Region
Cottage Grove Oregon July 5 the Interstate Commerce Commission freight rate decision is stimulating the milling and lumbering industry in this heavily timbered region. Mill men report optimism that conditions will improve within sixty days with inquiries from large buyers and some orders placed, a vital booster to local payrolls dependent on the lumber trade.
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Cottage Grove, Or
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cottage Grove
U B Conference Favors Union In Oregon Session
The United Brethren annual conference for Oregon held its last session with talks on Philomath college. Trustees were elected: J. T. Warman Philomath J R Parker Hope River G M Reeler Hope Well J S Musgrove Corvallis W F Caldwell Philomath. Officers chosen: Dr F W Jones Philomath president and W W Rosebrough secretary. Debate favored union with Evangelical groups but no action taken.
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G. M. Reeler
Hope Well
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Corvallis
W. F. Caldwell
Portland Journal
Projectile comes close to Green family during fireworks
Hubert Green of 274 Lincoln Street faced a near miss Saturday night when a firework from Skinners Butte landed near his group. A two inch by two foot pulp shell struck wheelbarrow boards, burning the underside while a blazing stick measuring 5-8 by 1-2 inch and six feet long carried powder. The rocket traveled a quarter mile by air, with actual distance uncertain.
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Lincoln Street
Skinners Butte
Walker Divorce Case Heard In Cottage Grove Court
The divorce case of S Walker versus A G Walker was heard in the circuit court this afternoon before Judge Harris. Grounds cited are cruel and inhuman treatment. A large number of Cottage Grove residents testified in the case.
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New York Swelters in Prolonged Heat Wave
New York City faced a heat wave described as protracted and enervating. Reports noted deaths and prostrations across Brooklyn and Manhattan, with numerous people sleeping outdoors. The weather bureau warned the heat would persist, following last week’s toll of 414 child deaths.
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Weather Bureau
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Manhattan
Gotham Swept by Cool Breezes
Cooling breezes at sunrise brought relief to a sweltering city. One death and ten prostrations were reported this morning, adding to 24 deaths and 90 prostrations in the prior day. The weather bureau promises further cool air and rain tonight.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Electric theatre opens as Salem buys postage piano
S Range opened a new electric theatre in Salem this week. Stevens & Hulin shipped a Peer less Electric piano to Salem, the third piano purchased since he located in Eugene. J O Holt confirms Cherry fair postponement for a week due to unripe fruit. The east depot yard side track gravel fill was moved today. Oregon state grange sets aside $500 to be raised to $1500 for counsel in a suit against Pacific Telephone regarding constitutionality of initiative and referendum laws. Martin Haagenson and Andrew Lande depart for a long Middle West trip via Salt Lake City Denver Minneapolis Chicago then Norway, planning to stay through summer.
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Eugene
Oregon
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Andrew Lande
Middle West
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A Helping Hand Poet Melvina Herbert Urges Kindness
A poem by Melvina Herbert encourages helping neighbors in distress. It urges greeting the old, supporting a weary parent, and offering a friendly human look to those considered useless by society. The piece underscores mutual responsibility and sister and brotherly fidelity.
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Melvina Herbert
Cleveland Resolution Adopted at Denver
The Cleveland resolutions prepared by Oille James of Kentucky and approved by the full committee praise Grover Cleveland, describing him as a strong leader and noting his notable administration. The delegates express admiration for his character and public service.
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Oille James
Kentucky
Grover Cleveland
United States
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