Rio Janeiro wreck claims many lives and more feared
A torrent of brief dispatches from Feb 23 report a Rio Janeiro wreck off San Francisco leaving about 120 drowned. The Wildman family, former US consul to China, is among the missing. Other items note an ongoing British Columbia coal mine disaster, Philippine head price directive, and various political and crime stories from Manila to Pekin.
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Intercollegiate association disbands and awards cup
Salem February 23 The Inter collegiate Athletic Association of Oregon held its annual meeting with all colleges represented except Pacific University. All former actions of the association were rescinded and its affairs settled. The cup was awarded to the University of Oregon as a permanent trophy.
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Pacific University
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Junction S P Changes and Electric Plant Outlook
L B Moore transferred from Junction to Roseburg to replace George B Estes as agent, Mark Montgomery of Albany to assume duties in Junction. Cottage Grove reports a new electric light plant starting successfully, improving darkness and service though some critics exist. Roseburg prepares for Moore’s return to oversee the local office soon amid community welcome.
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New Lient
Cottage Grove
Abrame
Roseburg
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Ja Yelson
Petation
Moore
Mary
Welcue Lim
State Legislature Vesses to Be Held Responsible in Damages
Salem February 22 reports House passage of Toman's Senate bill making owners of veesela and vessels responsible for pecuniary damages and injury to public property. Protests over slot machine bill and mining claim location measures accompany broader slate of bills and resolutions. Senate also passes mining claim boundaries, primary election law, water appropriation, and a fish bill with Fulton amendment removed. Indian War Veterans funding bill failed in Senate. Siuslaw and Eastern Railway construction bill advances to governor.
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Balem
Montague
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Lane Beatt Linn County Boundary Battle Fails
Special to Guard Ialam Feb 22 Lane county delegation in the house expresses satisfaction as a proposed boundary change between Lane and Linn counties failed. The plan would have moved four by sixteen miles of Blue River mining district territory including mining and timber properties. Representative L. T Harris is praised for arguing against the bill, noting legal risks and that miners relied on Lane county roads to the Lilue River mines. Brownsville delegates accuse Lane county of duplicity in the senate.
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Ialam
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Lane
Linn
Blue River
State University Heating Plant Funding Approved
Halem Feb 25 The bill to appropriate 25000 dollars for the State University heating plant passed the senate this afternoon after originated in the house So called normal school appropriations also passed the senate Belem Feb 23 furniture and fixtures for Col Yoran of the Fourth regiment moved from Dunno block to the pew armory in the new apartments
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Col Yoran
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ONG
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Pew Armory
Haydn Concert Promises Premier Willamette Valley Event
Albany's Albany Democrat reports the Haydon Oratorio Society of the Willamette Valley prepares a major concert with Salem Corvallis Eugene Albany branches rehearsing for weeks. A large chorus of valley women is expected and top Pacific Northwest talent is being assembled for an exceptional performance.
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Willamette Valley
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Salem
Corvallis
Eugene
Mololeta
Pacific Northwest
Corrack Grove Opens New Lift Plant Lights First Test
Last Saturday night the new lift plant at Corrack Grove was lit for the first time with a satisfactory test by Mr Abrama and Electrician Church who installed the dynamo. The streets and businesses appeared brighter than under coal lamps used for three months. Monday night the lights stayed on all night and the factory service improved though officials expect stabilization over several days.
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Church
Tragic Disease Strikes Family At Cottage Grove
The 14 year old Thomas Swaotman died February 14 from a disease blamed on illness in Cottage Grove. Two days later his 3 year old sister also died. Two more children of the family are gravely ill and not expected to live. The father mother and six children were all sick at once, drawing deep community sympathy.
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Thomas
State meet in doubt as small colleges withdraw from Oregon association
Friday's Salem Journal reports the Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of Oregon plans its annual meeting in Salem to decide on a likely nonholding of the state field meet, amid many members like Monmouth Normal Pacific University and Pacific College leaving to form their own league. Only Oregon State University and Willamette remain, with talks of a joint meet between Oregon State and Willamette if the state event is not held. CN McArthur and Ray Goodrich will represent the University of Oregon at tomorrow's meeting, with Otto Pickett as president and Kay Goodrich as secretary among officers listed in Salem.
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Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of Oregon
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Willamette University
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CN McArthur
Ray Goodrich
Tite University
Otto Pickett
Newberg
C E Bishop
Kay Goodrich
Afe Yoder
Forest Grove
Numerous Local Residents Visit Salem and Nearby Towns
Daily Guard notes Dr Dorbina and Dr Atwood visiting Salem and Wendling while Mrs Welby Stevens and Mrs Kuykendall travel for visits. Clergy members Rev Kellems and Rev Billington head to Brownsville and Cottage Grove for services and pulpits. Families depart for Florence Montana and Los Angeles as others return from Woodburn and Albany after health and family matters.
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Cottage Grove
Io Eugene
DC Kellems
Brownsville
Salem
F E Billington
C A Wesley
Junction City
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Dave Markley
Keeler Farrington
Mies Lou
Florence
Montana
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Junction
Peice
Louis Johnson
Corbett Gains One Vote In Oregon Senator Ballot
Special to Guard Salem reports that in the joint assembly today Corbett moved ahead as Representative Roberts of Wasco switched to Corbett. The assembly adjourned until eight tonight with balloting for a McBride successor set to resume and continue to midnight unless a senator is chosen.
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Corbett
Core Belt
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New Military Company Proposed for Cottage Grove Oregon
An application with about 60 names requests organization of a new infantry company in Cottage Grove under the Oregon National Guard. The bill provides four more Oregon companies and a $200 annual raise per unit. Col Pearman of the ONG reportedly guarantees Cottage Grove will be among the unallocated cities to receive a new company, given the strong applicant personnel.
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Oregon
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Court House Records and Real Estate Transfers Notes
Court house items list multiple chattel mortgages and numerous real estate transfers from Allie A Crozan to 8 H Friendly for 140 acres to James Chapin to Alvin S Emerson with block and lot details, sheriff sale transfers, and assorted parcel descriptions. marriage license granted to Charles RK Gibson and Polly Negley. circuit court mentions a motion to confirm sale.
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Allie A Crozan
James Chapin
Alvin S Emerson
Latham
John L
Charles H Holden
J A Barnett
Clarence J Barnett
Lodge Resolution Honors Elsia Pickard for Brave Efforts
Eugene Lodge A O U W adopted a resolution on February 22 1901 thanking Elsia Pickard for faithful and brave efforts to carry members to their destination on February 16 1901 and recommending him to the public.
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Elsia Pickard
Estate of David Mannaster in Multnomah County
Portland Telegram reports the estate of David Mannaster, deceased, includes personal property valued at 725,880 and real estate worth 71,800 in Multnomah County, plus three fractional lots in Eugene valued at 12,800. The widow has been granted certain personal property and an allowance of 100 a month.
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Portland
David Mannaster
Multnomah County
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