Tribute Fetes Grover Cleveland On Seventieth Birthday
President Taft and other national figures gathered in Carnegie Hall to honor Grover Cleveland on the seventy second anniversary of his birth. The program featured Taft Fuller Hughes Gilder and Damrosch leading music by the New York Symphony Orchestra. The ceremony paid tribute to Cleveland's public life and spirit with future observances at the College of the City of New York.
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New York
Taft
Fuller
Hughes
Grover Cleveland
Carnegie Hall
Cleveland
McClellan
William Rogers Richards
Richard Watson Gilder
Damrosch
New York Symphony Orcheatra
College of the City of New York
Elihu Root
George Gray
Delaware
Philharmonic Ofchestra
United Singers of New York
Washburne Named Springfield Postmaster
Press dispatches report B A Washburne appointed postmaster at Springfield to succeed Finley Kerts. He is a well known and reliable county citizen and will serve Springfield and vicinity well.
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Washington, D. C
B. A. Washburne
Springfield
Finley Kerts
Kidnapped William Whitla Headline Stirs Family
Sharon Pennsylvania March 10 sobbing James P Whitla father of the kidnapped boy broke down when no word was received from his abductors He said he was ready to pay the 610000 ransom at any time and had authorized agents to pay The boy's uncle Mr Buhl remained in Cleveland awaiting negotiations but no development offered a ray of hope for searchers.
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Sharon
James P. Whitla
Associated Press
Buhl
Cleveland
Idaho land fraud indictments dismissed in Washington
In Washington March 20 Attorney General Wickersnam ordered the dismissal of the indictment against Senator Borah Barbour Lumber Co and others for conspiracy to defraud the United States of timber lands in Boise county Idaho, leaving the case pending as to certain individuals.
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Washington, D. C
Wickersnam
United States
Idaho
Norman Kuick
Senator Borah
Barbour Lumber Co
Boise County
Women donate plants and evergreens for the depot park
Mrs. George Fisher of East 6th street and Mrs. M. T. Aubrey with Mrs. F. W. Prentice of High street pledged plant donations for the depot park. Landscape architect Chace reports nursery losses from January’s cold snap but appeals for spare trees and shrubs from Eugene residents to beautify the park. He plans to plant 300 selected rosebushes, then build a rockery with free stone from Warren Construction, weather permitting.
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George Fisher
East 6Th Street
M. T. Aubrey
F. W. Prentice
High Street
Depot Park
Landsarape
Chace
Oregon
Eugene
Commercial Club Promotion Department
Warren Construction Company
Marriages in Eugene and surrounding areas in March 1909
Several couples wed across Eugene Cottage Grove and Springfield in March 1909. John Barker and Malinda L Underwood wed at the Branstetter home with few guests. R A Reinheimer and Minnie C Bartholomew marry at the bride’s parents home. Laura F Potter and Harrison W Russell wed at Wray’s home. David McDowell and Lillie Kennedy marry in Springfield. George H Innes and Alberta Moe tie the knot at the M E parsonage in Eugene. All plan to reside in their respective towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Branstetter
Eugene
John Barker
Malinda L. Underwood
Cottage Grove
W. V. McGee
Creaver
Littl Lucille Branstette
C. L. Bartholomew
R. A. Reinheimer
Misa Minnie C. Bartholomew
Harbeck
Springfield
Misa
Laura F. Potter
Harrison W. Russell
W. A. Wray
E. V. Stivers
Thurston
Ore
David McDowell
Misa Lillie Kennedy
E. C. Wigmore
The
Christian Church
Weat
M. E. Parsonage
George H. Innes
Mins Alberta Moe
Rev
D. H. Trimble
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Blood Cleansing Cure
Advert: spring ills from impure blood require Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood and restore stomach liver kidneys and skin. Claims permanent cures through better digestion and renewed energy. Endorsed by Ly Bickford and H. D. Hood Co Lowell Mass as convenient economical medicine.
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Hood
MET Ides Co
Lowell, Mass
Unable to agree on baby's name sparks divorce case
In Los Angeles, Ernest and Mrs Tarling seek a divorce after a quarrel over naming their first child. He wants Faith while she insists on Evelyn. The judge took the case under advisement, believing the dispute can be settled without divorce.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ernest
Mrs. Tarling
Faith
Evelyn
Head Consul Boak to Visit Eugene for Monster Woodmen Meet
The local Woodmen of the World camp announces Head Consul Boak will visit Eugene on April 19 for a major valley gathering. Attendees from Roseburg and other camps are expected, with committees active in arranging the large event and coordinating travel and programs.
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Consul Boak
Eugene
Upper Valley
Roseburg
Political Bees Sting Senators In Portland Race
A Portland Telegram report notes broad speculation on state races with many senators named for governor attorney general and other posts. Bowerman Abraham Selling Coffey Bingham Kay Kellaher Sinnott and others are listed with varied possibilities and no fixed outcomes. Representative C N McArthur waits to be congressman.
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Portland Telegram
Jay Bowerman
Albert Abraham
Ben Selling
Bowerman
Abraham
Selling
Portland
J. B. Coffey
Ike Bingham
Bingham
Mayeor
Eugene
Tom Kay
Albee
Bailey
Coffey
Hart
Supreme Judge
Kay
Kellaher
Sinnott
Beach
Barrett
Caldwell
Chase
Cole
Hedges
Johnson
Merryman
Millers
Mulit
Norton
Nottingham
Oliver
Parrish
Scholfield
Smiths
Wood
C. N. McArthur
Benson Becomes Oregon Governor On Birthday Milestone
F W Benson born March 20 1868 in Santa Clara California. He studied at the University of the Pacific and taught in Roseburg Oregon before entering law and politics. Benson rose to secretary of state and, after Chamberlain resigned to join the U S Senate, became governor as the next highest official.
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F. W. Benson
Oregon
Chamberlain
Santa Clara
California
University of the Pacific
San Jose
Roseburg
United States
Senate
Benson
Families of local buyers to arrive on tonight’s train
The families of C. KE. Scott and M. L. Kreamer who recently bought the Red Cross Drug Co store’s jewelry and book and stationery departments are expected to arrive tonight from Laks Charles, La. J. &. Scott, a brother of Mr. Seow, and his family will join them on the same train but will stop at Salem to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. KE. Scott
M. L. Kreamer
Red Cross Drug Co
Laks Charles
J. &. Scott
Mr. Seow
Salem
Veatch and Lawson Sell Furniture Firm to Walker King
Veatch and Lawson, Cottage Grove furniture dealers, have sold their business to Walker King. Mr Veatch will retain control of the musical instrument and undertaking departments of the store.
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Veatch & Lawson
Cottage Grove
Walker @ King
Veatch
Baptist College Faces Crisis in McMinnville
McMinnville College warns in the March Bulletin of a severe financial crisis. Teachers’ salaries unpaid since December 31, treasury empty, immediate funds needed to avoid indebtedness or closing. The college argues it would rather close than sacrifice grade level or quality.
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McMinnville, Or
McMinnville College
McMinnville College Bulletin
McMinonville College
Births and business notes from Junction City
Born to Mr and Mrs Julius Wilde a son on March 13. W J Sumers moved to Eugene and works in Patterson market. R Somers reports twin Jersey calves and twin boys. Newport may host a Stayton sash and door plant at Yaquina bay with city council favoring leasing. Mrs Ella Humbert organized a Missionary Society at the Christian church, first meeting April 9 at 2 30 p m. J E Heaton of Pacific States Telephone Co in Lane county promised improvements and exclusive lines for $1 more per month.
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Julius Wilde
Whdon Sumers
Eugene
Patterson
W. R. Somers
Stayton
Oregon
Newport
Yaquina Bay
Lane County
Dexter News Roundup From March Events and Births
Special Correspondence from Dexter reports Miss Mabel Kimball teaching the Zion spring term. Visitors include Harry Keeney and family from Eugene, and Mr. and Mrs. Parker visiting their daughter Mrs. C. K. Chandler in Donna. A birth occurs to J. R. Hills. D. C. Matthews begins mail service from Dexter to Zion. W. H. Penton returns from Castle Rock. Professor Edwards travels to Fall Creek. J. B. Wilhelm and J. R. Wood of Zion travel to Koessarg for business.
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Dexter
Mabel Kimball
Iowa
Zion
Harry Keeney
Eugene
Mr. Keeney
W. R. Parker
Donna
C. BK. Chandler
Clay Parker
Guy Jacobs
Ashland
J. R. Hills
M. A. Veach
D. C. Matthews
Sam
W. H. Penton
Castle Rock
M. E. Edwards
Fall Creek
J. B. Wilhelm
J. R. Wood
Koesbarg
Irving Items Highlights From March 19 Community Notes
Irving news reports aging concerns at home of John Briggs, praise for the local Irving band, and a St Marys church ladies society gathering in Eugene with numerous attendees from Eugene and Irving. Hostess served lunch at 12 20 and sewing followed for a forthcoming event.
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Irving
John Briggs
J. D. Spencer
Eugene
M. N. Gent
Ladies’ Society of
St. Mary’s Church
George Heltzman
P. de Vos
J. Gimple
Sandgathe
A. Langathe
Potts
Finnegan
Woods
Christenzen
Shafer
Burbach
Catherine Miller
J. Strassmaier
W A. Potter
B. F. Bond
Landh
Cooper Sharp murder trial ends with acquittal
Nashville March 19 The Cooper Sharp trial concluded as one of the souths most remarkable murder cases. Colonel Duncan P. B. Cooper a Confederate veteran and Democratic political figure and Edward Ward Carmack editor of the Nashville American were entangled in a bitter feud over Carmacks Senate campaign and governors race. The jury acquitted Sharp but could not agree on Cooper related counts. the case hinges on disputed statements about friendship and political clashes surrounding Carmacks 1890s campaigns.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharp
South
Duncan P. B. Cooper
Forrest
Columbia, Tenn
Edward Ward Carmack
Cooper
Nashville American
Carmack
Taylor
Senate
Robin
Malcolm R. Patterson
Patterson
Pyson
Cox
Tennessean
O Cooper
Bryan
Robin Cooper
Colonel Cooper
Paulson Re‑elected Harrisburg School Principal
Harrisburg Oregon March 19 Mark A Paulson has been re elected as principal of the Harrisburg schools at an increased salary His work is praised by the school board and pupils a complete high school course is expected next term Also notes on Vera Herren arriving Dr H W Dale new Reo car Pryor Canter Company legal name change and local miscellaneous items including a traveling sign painter and postmaster illness
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Harrisburg, Or
E. E. Upmeyer
Eugene
Mark A. Paulson
Harrisburg
Vera Herren
Cottage Grove
H. W. Dale
Reo
Wright & Margoth
Oregon Real Estate Company
Pryor-Canter Company
Silas Gilbertson
Charles Lyon
Harrison
Hill & Shisler
Hardware and Harness
C. L. Morris
Grip
Fischer Bally Mill to Springfield Despite Rumors
The News confirms Fischr Bally saw mill will move from Mercola to Springfield and be in operation on a newly purchased site within six months. Excavation work starts immediately as Ed Dompler regains use of crutches after an accident. Deputy Grant Holcomb arrests D J Jeffries and Howard Taylor for hunting deer in season. Jeffries pleads guilty and pays $50 fine. Justice Smith awaits Tyler’s trial. Emmons' new brick residence in North Springfield nears completion. L R Marshall was a state passenger for Florence.
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Fischr-Bally
Mercola
Springfield
Ed Dompler
West Side
Grant Holcomb
D. J. Jeffries
Howard Taylor
Senson
Jeffries
Tyler
Cooper and Robin Cooper Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Nashville report states Cooper and Robin Cooper were found guilty of second degree murder in a case tied to former U S Senator John Carmack. Jury acquitted John Sharp. Sentences set at twenty years with bonds at two thousand dollars each and potential mistrial arguments referenced after yesterday’s tied verdict.
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Nashville
Com B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
United States
John Carmack
John Sharp
Hart
Towne Cape Towne Corp Disfiguring Incident Notice
A fragmented OCR item describes a disfiguring incident involving a Towne Cape Towne Corp action. Readable bits indicate a city or corporate notice about damage or impairment with unclear dates or names.
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Grover. Cleveland
Washington
Henry W. Taft
Gilder
Richard Watson
William Whitla
Bile Hanley
Paperal
United States Grand Jury
William Hanley
Harhey County
Pire
Ly Bickford
SN. H
Saya
Fee
Woodmen OF World
Utleo
Sherman
Bia Weual Health
Baptist College
Junction City
Deater
Sharp
Mra. Eastman
Mark Paulson
Fischer & Bally
L. R. Marshall
Florence
Lars
Foreman Burke
CooPers
Cape Towtem. Corp
Valle
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