Officials To Blame For C. & E Wreck
Salem report cites negligence of Oregon and Southeastern Railroad officials for the Cottage Grove wreck due to inadequate bridge inspection. Bridge decay centered on truss rod areas. tests not performed near critical joints, passengers escaped from a submerged car as the bridge failed. Authorities promise to strengthen two nearby bridges.
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Salem
Ore
Thomas K. Campbell
Cottage Grove
Oregon & Southeastern Railway
Campbell
Oswald West
Oregon & Southeastern Railroad Company
Enterprise
Earle
George Goodall
Hurd Makes Good In Tacoma Portland Game
Lee Hurd, Oregon pitcher, was given a five inning tryout in a Tacoma Portland game. Portland scored six hits off him while he scattered runs. He assisted on a triple play led by Curtis Coleman. Coleman added two hits in Sunday’s game as well.
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Lee Hurd
Oregon
Portland
Hurd
Curtis Coleman
Coleman
Vagaries of a Cold and Painkiller Advertising Card
A 19th century warning-like notice explains cold symptoms shifting with seasons and urges early relief with Perry Davis Painkiller. It claims universal efficacy for abdominal pain, colic, and related discomfort, promoting 35¢ and 50¢ sizes and urging warm sweetened water for relief.
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Perry Davis
Birthday of Old Glory Celebrated Nationwide
Washington DC June 14 Across the United States patriotic Americans marked the 132nd anniversary of the American flag created by Congress in 1777. Flag Day observances spread from federal buildings to schools and private homes with displays along Pennsylvania Avenue and across the capital.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
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Gulf of Mexico
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
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Michigan
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Oregon
California
American Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
Congress
Union
Peter H. Wendover
New York
Philadelphia
John Paul Jones
Want cruisers at Seattle fair request to keep Pacific fleet
Representative Humphrey of Washington urged President Taft to retain as many cruisers of the Pacific fleet as possible at Seattle for the duration of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. The push aims to boost security and show naval strength during the fair.
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Seattle Fair
Washington
Humphrey
Taft
Seattle
Albany Revival Yields Large Turnout and Funding
Albany Oregon June 13 One of the state’s largest revival meetings closed after five weeks in a big tabernacle. The revival saw 375 conversions. This morning the congregation subscribed about 900 dollars to compensate Evangelist Johnson and his assistants for their services.
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Albany
Evangelist Johnson
Buckland Arrives in Eugene from Perry New York
D H Buckland of Perry New York arrived in Eugene today, marking a notable local movement or visit reported by the paper.
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D. H. Buckland
Perry, N. Y
Eugene
Varsity Man Makes Good in Colorado
Richard E. Geary son of Dr E P Geary of Portland has graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a B M degree out of 116 entrants only 14 finished the course this June. He prepared at Portland Academy graduating in 1904 and attended the University of Oregon for two years. While at Mines he was a member of the M C Club. He plans to enter the coast in the coming year.
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E. P. Geary
Portland
Golden
Colo
Colorado School of Mines
The
Oregonian
Young Geary
Portland Academy
University of Oregon
Mies
M. C
Geary
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Beauty Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as superior for whole body health. It promotes tea or tablets at 35 cents, claiming cosmetics would ruin the complexion.
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Hollister
Insanity Will Be Defense of Hood's Slayer
Charlotte June 14. W C Biggers stands trial for the murder of J G Hood at the Central Hotel scene witnessed by about 150. Biggers, who once ran a business with Hood, shot Hood four times then a fifth bullet in the back before surrendering. A long legal team is assembled and an insanity plea is expected.
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Charlotte
N. C
W. C. Biggers
Hecklenberg Superior Court
Biggers
J. G. Hood
Central Hotel
Hood
Benson Plans Not Announced For Governor Or Secretary Of State
In 1910 Oregon voters face a wide field of aspirants as Governor Benson and the Secretary of State post loom. With Chamberlain in the U S Senate, Benson’s future remains uncertain. He says he will decide soon after fulfilling duties, delaying any formal declaration amid a crowded field and party speculation.
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Portland
Benson
Chamberlain
United States Senate
Oregon
Bengon
Deaths and Burials From Oregon Notices
At Fox Hollow nine miles west of Eugene John Crosby aged 54 died June 12 1969 his body interred at the Enu gene I. O. O. F. cemetery Sunday. At Eugene hospital June 13 Arthur Krewson aged 9 son of D M Krewson of Drain died of peritonitis remains moved to Drain this morning by train for burial there.
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Fox Hollow
Eugene
John Crosby
Enugene
Eugene Hospital
Arthur Krewson
D. M. Krewson
Drain
Births and court action in local notices
Mr and Mrs C E Landes welcome a son at 1144 Stewart Avenue on June 14. At Mapleton on June 7 a son was born to Mr and Mrs W F Potters. Eugene Planing Mill Co sues M L Buley in circuit court for 1156.34 plus interest and costs. F H Greenman represents the plaintiff.
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T. Mr
C. E. Landes
Stewart Avenue
Pound Son
Mapleton
W. F. Potters
Eugene Planing Mill Co
M. L. Buley
F. H. Greenman
Borah backs Philippine independence in Senate
Washington June 15 Senator Borah declared support for independence of the Philippines and proposed severing the bonds binding the islands to the United States government. He said it is the duty of the US to prepare its people for an independent government. Taft income tax debate.
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Washington
Borah
Senate
Philippines
United States
Taft
Congress
Supreme Court
Cobb Bigger Man Than Taft
Washington June 14 Detroit baseball team was received by President Taft today W H Cobb led the team in batting last season Cobb told Taft Augusta and Taft joked they are fellow townsmen Cobb added the only difference is that Augusta thinks Cobb is about twice as big as Taft.
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Washington
Detroit
Taft
W. H. Cobb
Augusta
Cobb
Resignation of Indian Affairs Chief Leupp accepted
Washington reports the resignation of Francis E. Leupp as Commissioner of Indian Affairs with no health reason given. President Taft appointed Robert G. Valentine as assistant commissioner to succeed him in the interim.
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Washington
Francis E. Leupp
Indian Affairs
Taft
Nio Health
Robert G. Valentine
Leupp
Stabbing Affray In Douglas County At Looking Glass
In Douglas County Roseburg June 14 a dispute over a fence led to a stabbing at Looking Glass. A. Larson wounded in the leg and breast by Jeff Williams after a confrontation by Sam Hrisbin's store with Rose Williams, Jeff's brother, implicated in the attack. Larson hospitalized at Mercy Hospital Roseburg.
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Jeff
Williams resigns as fair secretary in city district note
Col J M Williams resigns as assistant secretary of the district fair association. A successor will be chosen at a forthcoming meeting. No reason given. Preparations for the district and county fair grounds proceed. Haskell and Davidson contract to start pavilion construction this week and expect quick completion. The fair track is in good condition with daily horse workouts observed.
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J. M. Williams
District Fair Association
Williams
Fatr
Haskell & Davidson
Lumber rate at $1.50 in Senate clash report
Washington June 14 advocates of higher duties say they have assurance of a $1.00 rough lumber rate in the Senate. Westerners oppose bitterly and claim Oregon mill men and state sentiment prefer a higher duty. John Wray of Pleasant Hill was in the city today.
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Washington
Senate
Oregon
John Wray
Pleasant Hill
Nickell Pardon Bid Discussed by Attorney General
Washington June 14 Attorney-General Wicker discussed the petition for the pardon of Charles Nickell Jacksonville newspaper editor convicted of frauds. Wicker indicated pardon unlikely and noted a government official convicted of official crime should not be pardoned. Nickell, a United States Commissioner, likely must serve sentence.
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Washington
Notory Bourne
Chamberlain Jaye
Wickersham
Charles Nickell
Jacksonville
Supreme Court
Taft
Meldrum
Nickell
United States
Obituary of 8. B. Colvin in Mapleton Oregon 1909
At Mapleton Oregon June 1 1909 the angel of death took 8 B Colvin from his wife and home He was 66 years old born Highland Ohio March 15 1843 served in the civil war 1861 1866 moved to California 1879 and to Oregon 1890 He was a member of Shermans Post G A R and Florence lodge A F A M Funeral services were in the Evangelical church conducted by T A Yost Abundant flowers marked the affection of friends He whispered his daughters name as he died and quoted a hymn about heavenly Communion and guides to heaven.
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Oregon
Angel of Death
B. Colvin
Highland
Ohio
Company E
11Th
Missouri Volunteers
Sarah E. Murphy
California
Sherman
G. A
Florence Lodge
Evangelical Church
T. A. Yost
Ble
Colvin
Golden Gate
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful itching nerves feet and ingrowing nails and instantly eases corns bunions and sweating. It makes tight or new shoes feel comfortable and claims to cure tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25 cents in stamps. Trial free. Ad dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen S. Olmsted
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