Lorimer Senate Seat Alleged Bribery Plot Emerges
Chicago report cites sworn Illinois legislator Charles A. White claiming William Lorimer won a U S Senate seat through bribery. White says he received 1000 dollars for voting Lorimer, with 900 from a “jackpot” fund. Browne denies, and officials plan a statewide investigation into the charges.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Charles A. White
Illinois
Fortymonth
William Lorimer
United States Senate
White
Lorimer
Lee O'Neil Browne
St. Louis
Cottage Grove Eyes Strong Harvest and Road Plans
Cottage Grove Oregon reports the best grain and fruit prospects in years within a 20 mile radius including Creswell and nearby valleys. Wild strawberries and early roses appear as Colonel A A Martin outlines good roads plans and bids for a 20 mile water system from Long Creek backed by previously approved bonds totaling one hundred thousand dollars.
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Cottage Grove
Creswell
le Rane
Coast Fork
Bow River
A. A. Martin
Los Molinos Land Company
Los Molinos
Cal
Martin
Vandenburg
Long Creek
Adjoining Eugene real estate sells for near sixty seven thousand
The Jonathan Johnson farm of 1138 acres south of Eugene sold to B W Holeman of Puyallup Wash for 66900. The tract, known as the B F Dunn place, will be divided into smaller fruiting tracts with views of the city. Holeman plans to move to Eugene and build a residence, aiming to settle soon. The sale marks area realty value growth, with earlier purchases by Johnson and subsequent rapid price jumps on nearby farms.
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Jonathan Johnson
Eugene
B. W. Holeman
Puyallup
Wash
B. F. Dunn
Mr. Johnson
E. J. Frasier
Masonic Cemetery
Lmits
Spencer's Butte
Pugeme
Holeman
First National Bank of
Dunn
Whitney
J. P. Howe and Associates
Daniel Boone Honored With North Carolina Memorial Site
In Holmans Ford North Carolina a Daniel Boone memorial is dedicated on the old homestead site near the Yadkin river. A log cabin replica, a Rowan granite arrow shaft monument, and bronze tablet honor Boone with ceremonies led by Governor Kitchin and Judge Pritchard. The memorial association, created in 1909, governs the site and its historical materials.
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Galisburg
N. C
Daniel Boone
North Carolina
Kentucky
Boonesboro
Holman's Ford
Boone
North
J. R. McRary
Representative Page
Daniel Boone Memorial Association
General Assembly of
Lexington
William F Colvin Dies in Eugene in 1910
William F. Colvin died May 2 in Eugene after collapsing while wheeling a barrow in the alley near the J. B Luckey residence. He had been ill recently but felt better days before his death. He was husband to Mrs. Colvin of Colvin Russell Millinery Co. and leaves two daughters and a son. obituary and funeral notice will be announced later.
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Eugene
William F. Colvin
J. 8. Luckey
Colvin
Colvin-Russell Millinery Co
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Four Million Raised for Panama Exposition
In San Francisco on April 30 over four million dollars was subscribed by citizens to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition stock. After three hours, totals reached 4,089,000 with expectations of five million soon. Japanese and Chinese contributors drew cheers, adding 50,000 each, followed by 30,000 from Italian residents. Subscriptions required minimums of 250 dollars. Dr. D A Paine retires from practice and will take a desk at Eugene Savings Bank.
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Lane
Douglas Counties
Oregon
San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange
Exchange
J. N. Gillett
Washington
Congress
D. A. Paine
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Bank
Santa Monica Treasurers Missing With 18000 Shortage
Santa Monica city treasurer Raron Bane is missing and about 18000 is short in city accounts. He sent a letter claiming the books would turn up but acknowledged the shortage. The funds are thought to be tied to wheat investments. The piece notes union labeling changes and labor price parity across jurisdictions.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Raron Bane
Hane
Harriman and Hill May Unite in Deschutes Canyon Rail Line
Portland reports Harriman and Hill interests plan a single Deschutes canyon rail line using both Harriman and Hill railways. After recent talks in Chicago, John F. Stevens and Judge Lovett agreed to abandon contention and build one jointly used route through the Deschutes gorge, with trains to share the line under common management.
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Portland
Harriman
Oregon
Deschutes Canyon
John F. Stevens
Hill
Judge Lovett
Harriman Lines
Chicago
Long
Mother Grays Sweet Pondra for Children ad alert
Mothers urged to use Mother Gray's Sweet Pondra for Children to ease feverishness teething disorders and stomach troubles in sickly kids. Claims calm, fever relief, constipation and headaches with a trial package offered via Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Gray
Betlinte
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
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Billy Lorimer
Robert E. Wilson
Springfield
Deenen
People of
Wayaman
Tragt
Otto Mosher
Clarence Ridgeway
Eugene Hospital
Mrs
May of
Grocery Department
Dodge Dept Store
Eilers Music House
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Stevens & Hulin
Postoffice
P. O
Eilers Bungalow
Musical Herald
Chickering
Sohmer
Lester
Kimball
Chicago Exposition
Seattle Exposition
Ellers
Hobart M. Cable
America
Commercial Club
Njornstierne Bjornson
Eugene Typographical Union
Cottag Grove
Burene
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