Widmer Family Visiting Eugene From Seattle
Joseph M Widmer Gertrude Wid and Margaret Widmer of Seattle are visiting relatives in Eugene. Mr Widmer and the Widmer sisters were born and raised nearby and are graduates of the University of Oregon. They hold positions in public schools in Seattle and will stay at their father C Widmer's old home during their vacation.
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Joseph M. Widmer
Gertrude Wid
Margaret Widmer
Ses Wash
Eugene
Mr. Widmer
Misees Widor
U. O
Blic
Seattle
Wash
C. Widmer
Wee
NEW LAW FOR THE BUTCHERS
The last legislature enacted a measure requiring all cattle slaughterers to keep a daily record of cattle slaughtered, their brands and marks, and their purchase sources in a book at their place of business. The record is open to public inspection. Non-licensed slaughterers must retain hides with brands for thirty days upon slaughter, and cattle owners may require exhibition within that period. Violators face a fine or up to a year in jail.
Will Contest Again In Forcible Detainer Case
James Sanford, owner of buildings housing N. R. Gaylord and Mulkey boarding house, files new forcible detainer suit against Gaylord. Sanford lost a prior similar case before Justice C A Wintermeier. Sanford seeks to remove Gaylord with ten grounds while planning a brick-building upgrade. Gaylord claims virtual lease. Case set for Wednesday morning before Justice Wintermeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sanford
N. R. Gaylord
Mulkey
C. A. Wintermeier
Mr. Gaylord
Sanford
Gaylord
Wintermeier
Sunday Fire on Cleventh Street Damages Gordon Home
Firefighters rushed to the east end of town where T Gordon and family faced a blaze traced to a defective flue. The CyClone base company applied water while others arrived to aid with the chemical, but water supply ran dry. Household goods were moved out and insurance of 200 dollars covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gordon
W. T. Gordon
Cyclone Base Company
Gordon
Regional claims underscore Oregon and Pacific Northwest prowess
The article extols Oregon and neighboring states for dominance in wheat, grain, fruit premiums, timber, salmon, and manufacturing potential. It notes Whitman County in Washington leads in grain output for its size, Hood River tops fruit premiums, and Linn, Lane, and other counties win major Buffalo Exhibition honors. It argues the Columbia Basin supports a large manufacturing population and cites low illiteracy and health rankings.
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Umatilla County
Oregon
Whitman County
Washington
United States
Hood River
Oregon Territory
Idaho
Montana
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Columbia River
Union
Portland
Linn County
Lane County
Powder Petition Seeks Citywide Nitro Limits
R M Day circulated a petition to Eugene city council to limit powder or nitro glycerine storage within city limits. He reports eight hundred pounds of dynamite were stored in Eugene over Sunday, enough to wreck everything nearby in case of an accident.
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R. M. Day
City Marshall outfit again led by Robert Fastland
Robert Fastland appeared this morning in the City Marshall's outfit and will continue in the role until J S Stiles returns from a mountain homestead trip. George Severn, linked with Henry Schwering in East Ninth Street barber shop, joins Jerry Horn on West Eight Street to begin work tomorrow. Schwering aims to hire Otto Brown who assisted him last winter.
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Robert Fastland
Marshall
J. 8S. Stilee
George Severn
Henry Schwering
East Ninth Street
Jerry Horn
West Eight Street
Schwering
Otto Brown
Toy pistol death and theft in Portland scene
Portland reports a boy dies from lockjaw after a toy pistol wound marking the city’s first toy pistol death. A Colorado miner loses a thousand dollars to a robbing incident at a North End den, with the suspect a Negro woman who vanished afterward as police pursue her. Roosevelt reviews a petition on Russian Jewish treatment for presentation to the czar via Ambassador McCormick.
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Colorado
Portland
Scripps News Association
Charles West
Washington
Roosevelt
Russia
Ambassador McCormick
St. Petersburg
Albert Peterson
Oregon
North End
Timber Seekers Urged as Timber and Stone Act Repeal Looms
Senator Gibson of Montana calls repeal one of the West’s most important measures for the next Congress. The Public Lands Committee favorably reported the bill but no action yet. The fight is expected to be sharp with mining interests backing repeal while many Western settlers favor population growth through homesteading.
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Gibson
Montana
Congress
Committee On Public Lands
Senate
Far West
Murderer Smith Escapes As Tacoma Officers Miss Capture
In Tacoma on July 14 a murderer sheltered with two boys as officers closed in. He refused to surrender and exploited a moment of vigilance to flee. Earlier he terrorized a resident woman by taking a meal at a house in her absence.
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Scripps News Association
Tacoma
Smith
Longshoremen Strike After Shipboard Incident at Tseoma
Twenty four longshoremen struck in Tseoma after a tense episode with the ship's first mate while loading grain. They treated the mate harshly following the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe News Association
Tseoma
Pope near death as bulletin reports rapid sinking
Rome reports Pope Leo XIII in a half comatose state with authorities stating he cannot live many hours more. Cardin als from around the world head to Rome following doctors forecast of his impending death.
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Scripps News Association
Rome
Lapponi
Portland Carnival Tickets On Sale In Eugene Depot
Tickets for the Portland Carnival are on sale at the Sathero Pacific depot in Eugene. Carnival travel runs July 14 to 19 with a fare equal to one and one third the regular round trip. The same rate applies for a travel window July 22 onward.
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Sathero Pacific
Eugene
Portland
Rumors of a new railroad bridge to Henderson Station
The Springfield News reports widespread rumors about a connecting bridge between Springfield and Henderson Station. An estimator was seen examining right-of-way, with August as a possible start for construction, though officials warn delays and higher costs may push plans past this year.
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The
Springfield News
Henderson Station
Ss. P
Portland
Wallace
San Francisco
Springfield
Woodburn
Fine Microscope Brings Cureless Disease Samples to City
Dr Atwood received a fine microscope from Chicago along with hundreds of disease specimens including cancer diphtheria and stomach ailments. The instrument can detect germs and often foretell the nature of the illness for early treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Atwood
Chicago
Automobile Runaway Tramples Man Near Salem Penitentiary
Salem July 14 A speeding automobile caused a runaway on the road near the penitentiary. Owner Mitzler tried to halt the driver who ignored signals. The horse dragged Mitzler a half mile and died. A warrant was sworn for a John Doe. a suspected Portland chauffeur was cleared and traveled south.
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Salem
Mitzler
Ron
John Doe
Chariffener
Ed. McClanahan
Portland
Penitentiary Road
No Foreigner Need Apply. Rome Papacy Hints at Candidates
Telegraph Rome dispatch cites two cardinals, one a papal candidate, saying Cardinal Gibbons and any other foreign member have no chance of succeeding Pope Leo XIII. The claims reflect Vatican insider speculation on papal succession.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Sacred College
Leo
Peach Crop Opens in Ashland Market
Ashland Oregon July 14 The first LX crop of Southern Oregon peaches reaches markets. Early varieties are large while late varieties are expected to be very short due to harvest timing and weather conditions.
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Ashland
Oregon
City Council Meats Discuss Street and Sewer Projects
Last night in city hall the regular monthly council meeting with the mayor addressed street and sewer improvements. Decisions included sidewalk work on Perry street and East Sixteenth Street, a West Second Street grading policy, and sewer petitions involving East Thirteenth and Geary School connections. Fire and water committee to review powder storage limits and fire plug placements at key street corners. City Treasurer Reisner presented the regular quarterly report for the general fund.
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Perry Street
Fifteenth
Seventeenth Streets
East Sixteenth Street
Hilyard
Willamette Street
West Second Street
Washington
Madison
East Thirteenth Street
Patterson School
Fire and Water Committee
Geary School
Jefferson Street
Death of Mrs Angeline Schell in Eugene
Mrs Angeline Schell aged 77 years 9 months and 21 days died at 26 East Thirteenth street Eugene after a prolonged illness dropey She was mother to A R Schell Pendleton L L Sehell Eugene and Mrs K K Crawford Pendleton She lived with her son in Eugene funeral held this afternoon at 2 50 from her residence Rev Geo McDonald officiated interment at Laurel Grove Cemetery near Henderson Station
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Daily Guard
Angeline Schell
East Thirteenth Street
Eugene
A. R. Schell
Pendleton
L. L. Sehell
Mre. Kk. J. Crawford
Geo. McDonald
Laurel Grove
Henderson Station
Bonding Five Calipooia Blue River Claims
Mr Chase H Wilbur a Seattle mining expert was in Brownsville Monday and arranged to bond five Calipooia Blue River Mill and Mining Company claims in the Blue River district. Bond subject to stockholder approval with a meeting next Thursday evening to act. A large mill may operate next year and Linn county should consider the wagon road from the Calipooia side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Chase
H. Wilbur
Seattle
Calipooia
Prof Young On Leave For California Irrigation Study
Prof. F. G. Young of the Lewis and Clerk Fair Commission is granted leave to visit California to study irrigation methods. He will travel to St Louis to select space for the Oregon educational exhibit at the 14th fair and attend the Civic Improvement League national convention in Missouri Fair City.
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Pot. F. G. Young
Lewis and Clerk Fair Commission
California
Young
St. Louis
Oregon
Civic Improvement League
Missouri
Amateurish Health Plays Stir Albany Debate
The Albany Democrat argues Eugene Gould asks if Lydian and Young play for Albany for health and expenses. The piece defends Albany as strictly amateur, noting players travel for expenses but receive no salaries, while Albany teams claim proper amateur status despite outsiders joining.
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Albany Democrat
Eugene Gould
Lydian
Young
Albany
Albany Viale
Washington
Chemawa
Oregon
Albany Boys
Eugene
Elmira Notes in July highlights and local visits
Elmira notes dated July 15 report Rev M F Horn of Eugene passing through en route to Smithfield. Phillip Yates and wife from Wasco county visited his mother. Dr Paine of Eugene examined Woodmen lodge applicants. Fred Yates family ill. Woodmen failed to organize due to lack of applicants despite Eugene visitors. Noti residents Joseph Stevens family with measles. Neeley from Soldiers Home Roseburg visiting Aunt Dinah Richardson. Wm Linckill visited Eugene on business. Myrtle Neeley of Florence visiting Fountain family.
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Elmira
M. F. Horn
Eugene
Smithfield
Phillip Yates
Wasco County
Dr. Paine
Woodmen's New Lodge
Fred Yates
Joseph Stevens
Noti
Neeley
Roseburg
Dinah Richardson
Wm. Linckill
Ready for Business at Hampton Shoe Store
The Hampton shoe store opened to the public yesterday with a large supply on order to meet demand. Fixtures and equipment are first class and fitting benches fill the center of the room. Frank Hampton will run the pew department and is trusted to make it a success. This extension creates a three front establishment and marks one of the city’s largest and most complete outfits.
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Hampton Shoe
Frank Hampton
Hampton Furniebing
Rule Conflicts In Willamette Valley League Baseball
The Willamette Valley Baseball League rules declare games follow National League rules but add a conflicting provision: a second offense for disputing an umpire results in removal, with the first offense fined. An umpire may remove any player from a championship game if it serves the game’s best interests. The league’s special rule invalidates the earlier National League rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley Baseball League
National League
Arranged Practice Evenings for Knights and Woodmen
Baseball candidates from the K. P. and Woodmen teams met at Stewart Field last evening to arrange practice times. Woodmen take Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings, while Knights hold Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings, scheduling for the forthcoming big game next Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
Woodmen
Stewart
Knights
Miss Fourth of July Is Born To Nate High Family
A daughter was born to the wife of Nate High on the fourth instant and named Fourth of July High. Grandchild of Mr and Mrs Goveag High of Ashland the family will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary next January. They have eight living children and seven great grandchildren.
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Nate High
Goveag High
Ashland
Ashland Reo
Emma Green Completes Successful Term At Vern Ridge
Miss Emma Green has finished a successful term of school at Vern Ridge. The district residents speak highly of her efforts and she has earned their friendship and esteem.
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Emma Green
Vern Ridge
Steem
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