Splendid Curtiss Flight Captures World's Attention
New York May 30 Glenn H Curtiss astonished the world with a 137 mile flight from Albany to Governor's Island in 4 hours 57 minutes total. He rested at his hotel and predicted further record feats. The trip included two stops Poughkeepsie and Inwood. The 10 000 prize from the New York World was noted.
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New York
Glenn H. Curtiss
State Capitol
Governor's Island
Curtiss
Poughkeepsie
Inwood
Innwood
Vernor's Island
Aly
Svercee Ae
New York World
Albany
Nated
Funeral Sermon Lasts Four Hours in Saginaw Grave
Harley Queener's funeral at Saginaw lasted from 2 to 6 pm as Rev. W A Elkins preached. The service extended because the grave needed enlargement after workers used dynamite to blast away rock to fit the casket.
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Cottage Grove
Harley Queener
Saginaw Yesterdday
W. A. Elkins
Dud Clarke Signs With Tacoma Team
Dudley Clarke of the University of Oregon, a premier batsman and all Northwest football fullback, will join a Tacoma team after graduation in June. Manager Quinn lands a major pull as Clarke, popular with fans, is aimed for Tacoma with Coleman and fraternity ties noted. Clarke hesitated to sign to avoid college eligibility issues but promises Coleman a strong bond for a July 1 move.
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Dudley Clarke
University of Oregon
Tacoma
Clarke
Quinn
Walter McCredle
Portland
Portland Academy
PY. A
Oregon
McCredie
Sunshine
Bet
D. Clarke
Curtiss Coleman
Curt
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Coley
Tiger Bunch
Dad Clarke
Coleman
Spokane Herald
Pennsylvania Wins Intercollegiate Meet at Philadelphia
Pennsylvania edged Yale by two points to win the intercollegiate meet at Franklin Field. Michigan finished third, Princeton fourth, with Yale stars including Nelson in the pole vault and Craig tying the 220 yard dash world record. Crowds of 16,000 watched the dramatic finish as pennant races and records were decided in the final event.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Yale
Michigan
H. C. Craig
Princeton
Cornell
Harvard
Syracuse
Amber
Brown
Dartmouth
Columbia
Wesleyan
Bowdoin
New York University
Waters
Georgetown
Craig
Campbell
Nelson
Pennsylvania
S. Craig
Ramsdell
Minds
Robson
Cooke
Record-Smashing Auto Trials At Indianapolis Speedway
Desperate battles for supremacy among American car drivers at the Indianapolis speedway saw records fall across five to 200 miles. Harroun’s Marmon clinched the 200-mile win in 2:46:31, breaking Chevrolet’s record. Lyttle and his mechanician Clifton were injured after a tire burst on the last lap. Lynch and Jackson finished second with steady, nonstop drives.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
Herbert Lyttle
William Clifton
Lyttle
Clifton
Harroun
Chevrolet
Atlanta
Lynch
Jackson
Leo Brilliant
Harroun Pareed
Record of Piston Displacement Race Breaks Time Records
Barney Oldfield and Knox set displacement race marks with a 4:03 time, beating the 4:32 old record. Aitken of National broke the ten mile record for 301 to 450 cubic inch cars with a 45.08 time, surpassing the previous 8:17. Darroun of Marmon and Merz of National trailed closely in second and third.
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Barney Oldfield
Knox
Aitken
National
Hibs
Darroun
Marmon
Merz
Cottage Grove Triumphs Over Roberts Brothers Again
Cottage Grove defeated Robertsa Bros. of Eugene yesterday afternoon at Cottage Grove by a wide margin as Nesmith’s team outbatted them. Baker’s superstition contributed to the win. two teams plan another game this afternoon. Score details incomplete.
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Nesmith
Robertsa Bros
Eugene
Cottage Grove
Baker Gray
Jolly
E. Kelly
Oeene Smith
If Coleman
Jewett
Hobbs
Sanee Baker
P Driver
Eeenee Hardesty
Hardesty
Chemawa Runners Defeat Y M C A In Long Relay
Chemawa Indians defeated Portland Y M C A runners for the fourth time in the Salem Portland relay race finishing at 2 30 25, thirteen minutes ahead of the last Portland finisher. Ben Berchild carried Chemawa’s banner and, at 15, is hailed as one of the fastest Northwest Indian runners.
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Portland Y. M. C .A
Salem- Portland
Portland
Ben Berchild
Chemawa
Northwest
Telegraph Linemen Held Up by Farmer
Harrlebest May 30 A crew of Postal Telegraph linemen was halted while stringing two wires through J R Cartwrights 100 acre ranch warning had been given the night before Cartwright disputes the postal right of way asserting no legal title The line built about 25 years ago along ether to the Southern Pacific may be taken to court with local property owners watching closely a company representative sought settlement but no agreement was reached and bonds to keep the peace may be used to allow continued work
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Postal Telegraph Company
J. R. Cartwright
Cartwright
Pacific
House on Indian Creek Burned
The dwelling house of William Mead on Indian Creek burned last Saturday afternoon. Bedding and clothing were saved, but most furniture including a cook stove was destroyed. The fire started on the roof and was likely caused by a chimney spark.
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William Mead
Indian Creek
Florence West
Florence Farmers Institute and Memorial Services Planned
Florence expects a farmers institute around June 23 with top instructors on farm and dairy topics. Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors camps at Aome plan their annual memorials at Point Terrace on Sunday June 6. Mrs William Smith of Heceta fell from a Florence porch and injured her back, taken home with injuries undetermined at the time.
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Farmers’ Institute
Florence
Aome
Point Terrace
William Smith
Heceta
J. A. Levage
Body of Claude Gaby Still Not Found
A Sunday search by Eugene men for Claude Gaby near Benna Vista on the Willamette River continues without success. Gaby, about 29, drowned when the Luckey launch struck a submerged log and capsized, with witnesses recounting his final swim and rapid sinking. Brady the Portland diver has been summoned to assist, as his wife and others await word back in the city.
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Claude Gaby
Willamette River
Benna Vista
Eugene
Ralph Weed
Archie Briggs
William McCornack
Bud Kempp
Harry Graham
Hal Wood
Frank Hyland
Charles Nadeau
Gaby
Lester Luckey
Harrisburg
Salem
Luckey
C. Fisk
Fisk
Ateornmey
Washington State
Will
Gifts Presented Central School Memorial Exercises
Memorial exercises were held at Central school on Friday evening May 27. Prof. Buchan of the University gave a brief address, followed by Mr. Goodman and J. F. Gates, a Civil War veteran. The upper grades presented programs and Gates gave gifts from the W. R. C. including a facsimile Declaration of Independence, a history of the flag, and songs. Principal J. E. Patterson accepted on behalf of the school. A Confederate soldier’s presence added a note of reconciliation to the event.
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Central School
Buchan
University
Goodman
J. F. Gates
Gates
J. E. Patterson
Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative tea ad
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a tonic laxative tea that clears head pain and back discomfort, restores strength, and improves stomach and bowels. It claims universal relief with a 25 cent price, available at druggists and dealers.
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Lane
Death of Roswell Shelley in Portland
Roswell Shelley of Carson Washington died at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland Oregon Sunday May 29. He was 62, son of Michael Shelley a pioneer, and left a wife two sons and two grandchildren. He worked in Independence as a merchant with J M Vandurn and served Polk County clerk and Alaska land office receiver. He operated the Little White Store at Odell Hood River with an orchard and later lived in Carson engaged in real estate. Funeral will be held in Independence tomorrow.
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Roswell Shelley
Carson
Wash
Good Samarian
Portland
Oregon
Michael Shelley
Plains
Pleasant Hill
Shelley
J.M. Vandurn
Independence
Alaska
J. M. Shelley
Texas Wonder kidney cure advertised by O J Hull
Texas Wonder, sold by O J Hull for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles, advertises five years of use with daily bottle treatments and claims no complaints from customers.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
O. J. Hull
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Glenn H. Curtibos
S&s
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
East 9Th St
Eugene Oregon
Dud Clarke
Gardner
Chrisholm
Roberts Brothers
Nh. V. Pierce
Alo
Pierce
K. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Good Samaritan Hospital
Museum of Anatomy
Oregon Medical Institute Poxrind Sktoon
Eugene Quick Shoe Repair
West 8Th St
Martin Miller
W. 8Th Street
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