Fatal explosion on the cruiser Tennessee claims five lives
San Pedro Cal June 6 a combined blast and steam leak during trials killed four men instantly and fatally injured others aboard the armored cruiser Tennessee. Names cited include Reinhold Meek Boggs Wood and Burn s among the deceased with survivors aiding injured crew members before rescue and hospital transport.
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Woodland
Ala
G. W. Meek
Skidmore
Kas
George Wood
Scranton
A. Reinhold
Germany
Harbor View
Bay
San Pedro
Cal
Tennessee
Point Hueneme
Arie) Sebree
J. B. Howard
Robertson
Reinhold
Meek
University of Oregon Expenditures and Meet Preview
University of Oregon faces undetermined spending details from the recent election with the board of regents to meet June 23 for decisions. Kincaid field option of 16000 dollars may be exercised and surrounding land possibly purchased. a girls cottage will receive furnishings. The PNA athletic meet near, Oregon sends only four track men due to exams. Olympic Club of San Francisco favored to win. Examinations start next week. Katherine Ward Pope recital hints at commencement strength. Seattle reps claim three wins. Stanford’s Reed returns for Multnomah Club.
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Board of Regents
Kincaid
Campbell
H. KR. Kincaid
University of Oregon
Big P. N. A
Bean
Kuykendall
Huston
Moon
Zacharias
Kuykendal
Vancouver
Seattle
California
Idaho
Montana
Washington
British Columbia
Reed
Portland
Stanford
Multnomah
Katherine Ward Pope
Balit Victory Celebration At University Of Oregon
A large celebration in Eugene and at Kin kale field marked the victory of the University of Oregon appropriation bill over the referendum. Students and faculty paraded through town and lit a long candle line near the field while lanterns and a bonfire lit the night. Speakers included President Campbell Regent Friendly Representative Eaton and Mayor Matlock. The crowd of about 2000 joined in song as relief and gratitude overflowed after a year and a half of effort by faculty students alumni and supporters.
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Eugene
University
University of Oregon
Villard
Kincald Field
America
Kincaid Field
Campbell
H. Friendly
Allen Eaton
J. M. Glen
J. D. Matlock
J W White Still Very Low In Seattle Update
Word was received from Seattle last night that J. W. White of this city remains very low in health.
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Seattle
J. W. White
Lane County official count shows Cake leading Chamberlain
The official count of Lane County ballots from the last election lists Cake's plurality at 669 over Chamberlain. The tally also shows Bown defeating Griffin by 885 for sheriff, Lee ahead of Stewart by 1510, Eaton leading the legislative ticket with 3887, and several other races with notable margins. The writeup includes numerous names and race results across county offices and a medical advert.
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Lane County
Cake
Chamberlain
Bown
Griffin
Lee
Stewart
Representative Eaton
Calkins
Edmunson
Justice
Supreme Court
Bean
J. Bright
Portland House Seeks Chamberlain Replacement
The Evening Telegram reports an opposition agent approached at least three Multnomah county lawmakers to secede and back a Republican U S senator for Governor Chamberlain. The Oregon legislature is mostly Republican and pledged to support the popular vote winner. A young lawyer is said to represent opposing interests.
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Portland
Multnomah County
United States
Oowe
George Chamberlain
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate
Sarsaparilla tonic advertisement promotes vitality and tablets
An old fashioned patent medicine ad touts General Debility Hood's Sarsaparilla as vitalizing the blood and restoring vigor to all organs. It mentions dosage forms in liquid or chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs and lists a 100 dose package.
Sixteen Killed in Celluloid Factory Explosion
Vienna report says sixteen workmen were killed and seventeen injured by a celluloid factory explosion at Ottawaring today. The blast caused extensive damage to the Ottawaring plant and prompted emergency response teams to cordon the area.
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Vienna
Ottawaring
Chamberlain’s election support in Oregon legislature grows
Thirty-two Oregon legislators pledge to back Governor Chamberlain for senator, with seven additional Democrats joining. The combined pro Chamberlain bloc nears the 46 vote threshold, while several Republicans and Democrats remain noncommittal or unpledged. In the House, 22 of 25 Republican Statement No 1 reps say they will vote for Chamberlain, with a few noncommittals and absences noted.
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Portland
Oregon Legislatio
Chamberlain
United States
Democraticsena
A. A. Bailey
Clackamas and Multnomah
W. T. Scholfield
Clatsop
Fred J. Brady
L. D. Mahone
Multnomah
Allen Eaton
Lane
Senate
H. R. Albee
Dan Kellaher
C. W. Nottingham
Ben Selling
Mult
J. N. Smith
Marion
F. J. Miller
Linn-Marion
C. Beach
W. G. Cole
Umatilla
J. N. Hart
Baker
Josephine
Turner Oliver
Union-Wallowa
House
CO. L. Hattenburg
H. D. Patton
A. C. Liby
George Jones
Douglas
B. F. Jones
Polk-Lincoln
J. A
The
Oregonian
A.W. Orton
N. J. Sinnott
Wasco
Battle Between Robbers and a Citizen Posse
Pittsburg June 6 Detective Englart shot and killed one suspect and was wounded twice while attempting to arrest four men linked to a Monongahela Coal and Coke store robbery. Three suspects barricaded in a vacant house exchange fire as county detectives converge.
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Pittsburg
Elilzabeth
Englart
Monongahela Consolidated Coal & Coke Company
John Patterson
English Royalty Leaves to Visit Niholas
Port Victoria England June 6 The royal yacht Victoria and Albert with King Edward Queen Alexandria Princess Victoria and suite aboard sailed for Reva Rusia to visit Emperor Nicholas.
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Niholas
Port Victoria
England
Royal Yacht
Victoria and Albert
King Edward
Queen Alexandria
Princess Victoria
Reva
Rusaia
Peror Nicholas
Montana Flood Knocks Out Trains and Rail Lines
Butte reports the worst Northwest flood in history with two thirds to total crop losses in rich valleys. Railway damage exceeds 1.9 million dollars and two weeks pass before normal service. eight to ten passenger trains stranded in Montana. Great Northern trains blocked near Basin. Northern Pacific and Oregon Short Line trains unaccounted for.
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Butte
Montana
Northwest
Great Northern
Basin
Northern Pacific
Ashland cheers for University of Oregon appropriation
An Ashland reader notes the city voted seven to one in favor of the University of Oregon appropriation, praising the measure as strong for Southern Oregon and urging ongoing support for growth and representation of the region in the university.
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Ashland
Ashland Graesee
Southern Oregon
University of Oregon
Oregon
California
University
Lane
Southern
Nine new buildings rise in Fairmount district
Nine new structures are under way in Fairmount, eight residences and one barn, all visible from every vantage point. Most homes are solid cottages, two recently completed, with improving streets and streetcar lines boosting the area's development into a premier residential district.
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Fairmount
Bank Officials Sent To Prison For Large Embezzlement
Pittsburg June 6 report Harry Retber and John Young paying teller and auditor were sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for embezzling 1 105 000 from the Farmers Depos it National Bank.
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Pittsburg
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Harry Retber
John Young
Williams Indian Pile Ointment advert claims cure
An old advertisement promotes Williams Indian Pile Ointment for blind bleeding and itching piles. It touts instant relief and absorption of tumors, calling it a poultice for private parts. Sold by Linn Drug Co. for 1.00. Williams Mfg Co., Cleveland. Ohio.
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Williams
Linn Drug Co
Mallec
Williams Mfg Co
Props
Cleveland
Land dispute favoring entryman in Oregon case
The contest of Cora L Addison vs Edward Lajoie over home stead entry No 13774 for the southeast quarter of section 34 township 19 south range 4 west was decided in favor of the entryman by the land office officials at Roseburg after testimony before United States Commissioner W W Calkins on April 25. I N Harbaugh acted as attorney for the entryman.
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Cora L. Addison
Edward Lajoie
Section
Township
Range 4
United States
W. W. Calkins
Land Office
Roseburg
I. N. Harbaugh
Portland and Eugene Support University Question
John H. Hartog of the Commercial Club says Portland voters joined Eugene in backing the university matter, praising Eugene for earning the institution's support after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hartog
Commercial Club
Portland
Eugene
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertised
An advertisement promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as prompt and thorough, claiming they strengthen weakened kidneys in a very short time. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
All Drug
Elste
Lane County Justices and Constables Elected Last Monday
The county elected justices and constables with the first name a justice and the second a constable for each district. Notable listings include Eugene district R.8. Bryson and F. T. Plank across Blue River Chester Edwards and L. J. Beebe, and Cottage Grove J. W. Vaughn with A. B. Atkins among many others across Creswell, Florence, Junction, Springfield, Lane, Wendling, and more.
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Eugene
R. 8. Bryson
F. T. Plank
Blue River
Chester Edwards
L. J. Beebe
Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It claims a dollar per bottle with two months treatment and offers testimonials from Dr EB W Hall of St Louis. Orders can be sent by mail through O J Hall.
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Texas
O. J. Hall
EB. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Democratic delegates to a state convention support Bryan
County Democratic committeemen elected delegates for the June 9 Portland state convention to back William Jennings Bryan for president and to nominate L. M. Travis as a National convention delegate. Lane county names and proxies are listed for Portland and Denver delegations.
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Portland
William Jennings Bryan
L. M. Travis
Delate
Denver
Lark Bilyeu
Lane County
R. M. Veatch
West Cottage Grove
J. ¢. Wallace
East Cottage Grove
F. Pp. Thurman
Camp Creek
Henry Kempp
Zumwalt
H. M. Stewart
Springfield
J. T. Neeley
Mapleton
Pp Houston
North Junction
James Hayes
James Calvert
Proxy
South Junction
Green Zumwalt
Irving
Frank Collin
Coyote
Henry Cherem
Blanton
H. L. Edmunton
Goshen
L. R Edmunson
South Eugene No
Wallis
D. Matlock
North Eugene No
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for life saving recovery
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manilla Iowa writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of suffering from severe female complaints. She praises the remedy, says it restored her health, and attributes her survival to following the directions and seeking advice. The ad notes the product's thirty year history aiding women with displacements inflammation and related symptoms and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Man
Iowa
Pink
Lydham
Ring
R Medicing
Lydig E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Oregon Agricultural College
C H. Hanford
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Mac Snow
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Carl Davis
Hputaxian
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Benjamin F. Keeney
Ccunne Keeney
Walter B. Dillard
Jessie M. Myer
Dillard's
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Hugh M. Price
Price
William T. Gordon
L. C. Moffitt
Gordon
C. M. Collier
W. T. Cornelius
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Hull
Red Cross Drug
Collier’s
Beary
Lane Pregingti
Bohemia
Rollin Hicks, J. W. Kerr
Cottage Grove
J. W. Vaughn, A. B. Atkins
Creswell
Geo. S. Miller, Frank Schmitt
Cheshire
Harvey Horn
James Cook
J. H. Devor
Pleasant Hartwig
John V. Jenkins
W. J. Canady
Elmira
T. A. Fountain
Joseph Kidwell
Wm. Judkins
J. W. West
Fall Creek
John Kissinger
Harvey Harkins
Florence
Drew E. Severy
R. N. Weatherson
Five Rivers
E. S. Prindel
BE. L. Melvin
Ansen Hemenway
E. R. Copenhagen
Gate Creek
Joseph Gillespie
Henry Carter
Glentena
A. C. Barbour
R. G. Fowler
Herman
O. D. Wheeler
R. J. Phelps
Hazel Dell
Wm. Hill
Bill Walker
Wm. Hebert
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Heceta
Geo. Griffith
Bert Fromeder
Lincoln Bond
Harry Winsler
Junction
Isaac B. Tower
J. M. Nichols
Jasper
Adam Richey
W. G. Ea
Laks Creek
Lawrence Lamb
Martin Olsen
J. W. Renninger
Constable C. Rust
F. Radcliff
Mabel—Wash Adams
H. M. Riggs
J. C. Phelps
I. T
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W. H. Sharp
Mound
H. D. Johnson
Geo. Prescott
John McKibben
W. Martin
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H. C. Wheeler
Fred Cook
Richardson
Chas
C. Bennett
Oren Kirk
Saginaw
R. Y. Porter
F. M. Jackson
Siuslaw
John O'Brien
Warren Crow
R. W. Smith
Herbert Beadle
Spencer
J. T. Richardson
J. W. Gates
Thurston
J. J. Totten
John Danka
Walton
J. L. Atkinson
J.H. Fowler
Wallace
J. G. Powell
H. D. Baughman
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Wendling
L. M. Freeman
H. J. Lankin
Bryan
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