San Francisco Fire Aftermath and Creefield Case
May 3 news from San Francisco describes post fire debris clearing and new construction in the burned area. A key homicide case features Mitchell confessing to killing a man believed to have harmed his sisters, with Creffield identified under alias. Mitchell seeks punishment and police note Creffield’s past marriages and hidden identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Creffield
George
Franz E. Carefield
Ida M. Hant
Crefield
Carefield
Maude Hurt
Seattle
Frank Hurt
Epidemic fears ease as California reports few cases
Lieutenant Turney chief surgeon of the department of California reports to our department that there are 57 cases of smallpox among the San region. The earthquake and fire use and typhoid cases are noted. The department expects no epidemic.
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Ington
Turney
Ment of
California
San Let
Philippine Sympathy Aids San Francisco Disaster Funds
Washington May 3 Governor Ide reports sympathy from Filipinos and American residents for the San Francisco disaster. Funds have been contributed by all nationalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Ide
Ameri
San Francisco
Trouble for Standard Oil in Buckeye State
Attorney General Ellis joins President Roosevelt to prosecute Standard Oil over unlawful Ohio practices. Prosecution stems from alleged use of pirate fictitious companies to crush competition and bar real independents, with the special counsel noting five names across states. Ellis consults with the president today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ellis
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Standard
General Ellis
Oakland Thrives On Frisco's Loss
Oakland banks resume business with deposits exceeding payments by over 220 million. Banks are over taxed, operating day and night, and report many country correspondents joining. City poised to become a leading coast financial centre for years.
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Oakland
Possible Murder in Klamath County
In Klamath Falls Oregon the body of 16 year old George Sherman son of A L Sherman was found in the sagebrush near Lake Ewauna. He had a bullet wound in the skull and blood nearby. He was last seen with a half breed Indian. Investigators pursue whether death was murder or self inflicted.
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Klamath Falls
George Sherman
A. L. Sherman
Savebrush
Lake Ewauna
Wheel Lost Gent s Pierce wheel number 117
A gent's Pierce wheel missing four percent, 22 inch frame, G and J tires, New Departure brake, cushion frame, cp forks, aluminum rims and Imperial handlebars with bell on left. The coil spring under the seat is broken. Finder may leave at the Guard office and receive a liberal reward.
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Mi5
Itw
Walters & Son Lumber Notice in Elmira
A corrected Elmira Oregon notice dated May 3 1996 states Walters and Son will continue taking country orders for lumber and welcomes old patrons as well as new orders. The firm invites customers to come in and place orders.
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Elmira, Or
Congress Unable to Aid San Francisco Rescue Plan
May 7 reporting from Washington states the Senate Finance Committee unanimously opposed Newlongs resolution to form a joint commission to extend aid for San Francisco. The measure is deemed without constitutional authority and inexpedient. The president signed the Alaska delegate bill.
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Congress
San Francisco
Washington
Senate
Iong
Alaska
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Connecticut and Scotland
An earthquake struck East Hampton near Middletown Connecticut early today causing demolitions to several small buildings. A second tremor awoke residents at 2:90 am with limited damage and two shocks felt. In Scotland a slight quake near Fort William caused alarm but no damage.
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Middletown
Conn
East Hampton
Edituary
Scotland
Fort William
Appointment Ad for Lane County Deputy Stock Inspector
Notice lists Frank Armitage named deputy stock inspector for Lane County along with local celebrations planned on July 1 and remarks by L. T. Harrie. The brief item notes civic actions and community events surrounding the appointment.
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Frank Armitage
Lane County
Indictments Claim Land Fraud Ring In Oregon
A Federal grand jury indicted numerous businessmen lawyers and public figures from Oregon Michigan Minnesota and Arkansas on charges of conspiring to defraud the government of public lands worth about 5 million dollars. The case centers on 900 square miles of timber lands in Crook Klamath and Lake counties with claims taken by agents then sold to Eastern bankers and timber interests. Names include Charles M Elkins Jack Combs Benjamin F Allen M E Brink Donald F Stella Almond C Palmer FH Judd Palmer FE Dorgan Francis J Devine John J Colling Malcolm McAlpin W W Brown Thomas H Watkins and Edger N White. Eastern suspects are F W Gilchrist Ralph Gilchrist Patrick Culligan James G Macpherson Herman W Stance Baron A M Q S Sebberholz.
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Portland
Michigan
Minnesota
Crook and Linn
Oregon
United States
Crook County
Federal
Crook
Klamath
Lake Counties
Public Lands
Charles M. Elkins
Jack Combs
Prinevill
Benjamin F. Allen
Elkins & Co
M. E. Brink
Prineville
Donald F. Stella
Crook County Journal
Almond C. Palmer
Judd Palmer
FE. Dorgan
Francis J. Devine
John J. Colling
EK. Dorgan & Co
Albany
Malcolm McAlpin
Vancouver
Wash
W. W. Brown
Seattle
Thomas H. Watkins
Erickson & Watkins, Prineville
Edger N White
Portia
F. W. Gilchrist
Ralph Gilchrist
Patrick Culligan
James G. Macpherson
Alpena
Mich
Herman W. Stance
Heason, Minn
Baron
Sebberholz
Little Rock, Ark
Creditors meet forHL Morris bankruptcy trustees named
At a meeting of HL Morris creditors in the referee Wintermecer’s office, Chas A Hardy elected trustee and L K Edmoron named as individual trustee. Also notes on local incidents include a railroad worker injury at Junction, a Henderson estate administration in Woodburn, and a Medford marriage.
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Morris
R-feree Wintermecer
Chas. A. Hardy
omMitérent Y
O. Morris & Co
L. K. Edmoron
Letter List Eugene May 9
A list from Eugene dated May 9 includes numerous names such as Daria J W Davis Mrs Z B Golf Raymond Herris Mrs Sam Haynes J Hof Will Miller T M Murray James A Olson Miss Mabel Peterson Hannah J Pierce Mrs A K Rhodes Mrs W E Rogoway O Sherk A Smith Elizabeth C Strait Richard 2 Wood Mrs Emma J J Page P BM.
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Daria
J. W. Davis
Z. B. Golf
Raymond
Herris
Sam. Haynes
J. Hof
Will Miller
T. M. Murray
James A. Olson
Mabel. Peterson
Hannah J. Pierce
A. K. Rhodes
W. E. Rogoway
O. Sherk
A. Smith
Elizabeth C. Strait
Richard
Wood
Emma
J. J. Page
P. BM
River ton postmaster robbed. claims cure by Electric Botters
Postmaster Robbed at River ton Iowa nearly lost his life in the incident and writes of chronic liver ailment. He credits Electric Bitters as a sure cure for biliousness neuralgia weakness and digestive ailments noting 50 cent bottles at De Lane's drug store.
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GU. W. Fouts
Riverton
de Lane
Foreman Order Book Hunting Useful for Yard and Office
Hopyard owners with foremen can use a pocket sized perforated order book. The stubs reveal actions by the foreman, detailing who was paid and when. The book is described as very handy for tracking orders and payments, with a price of 50 cents for a hundred orders.
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G Yard
Birth Announcement for Al Lewis's Wife's Child
A daughter was born to Mrs Al Lewis wife of chef at the Hotel Grow on Sunday Mayu 1006. The infant weighed nine pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Lewis
Bomd Got Anchiar Cidae Mey
Fragmentary note mentions an incident involving Bomd Got Anchiar Cidae Mey with unclear details. No definitive actions, dates, or organizations are readable. The text appears garbled, offering limited names and possible references to events or individuals without verifiable context.
Mountain of Gold fails to aid in healing case
Leela Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin bought Bucklen's Stolen Salve, a two cent box, for a tunning sore on her leg that had tormented her for 21 years. The remedy, advertised as an antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores, was sold at De Jone's Virgin store along with Mountain Tea products and other household preparations.
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Creffields
Fifth Avenue
Creffield
Mitchell
Emitchell
Leela Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Bucklen
Gorkey Extradition Rumor Signals Russia Toward America
In Moscow rumors circulate that Russia will seek Gorkey's extradition from the United States. The accused writer faces incitement charges as pressure grows on the czarist regime. Protests erupt as parliament members condemn police actions and political unrest spreads amid conscription and evacuation orders. In Constantinople, Nedjim Eddin Bey, Tripoli’s procurator general, is killed by Ali Shamyl Pasha in a brutal assault.
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Constantinople
Nedjim Eddin Bey
Tripoli
Ali Shamyl Pasha
Scatari
Reconciliation Talks Say Countess Boni Castellane Will File Bill
Final inquiries into a possible reconciliation between the Count and Countess Boni Castellane reveal the countess will file a revised bill once current proceedings conclude.
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Paris
Boni Castellane
Stone Thrown at Royal Car Wounds King’s Sister
A stone was thrown at the royal automobile in Madrid today. It missed King Alfonso but struck his sister, causing a non serious injury. The incident occurred during public transport. Police investigations are underway to identify the assailant.
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Madrid
Royal Automobile
Alfonso
Bombings injure three in Rue des Plantes incident
In Rue des Plantes this afternoon two bombs exploded injuring three people. Police opened an investigation as witnesses described the chaotic scene and emergency services rushed to the location.
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Paris
Rue Des Plantes
Holy Roller Creffield Killing Case Sparks Debate
A Seattle murder involving the Holy Roller Creffield sect prompts debate as District Attorney Manning of Portland argues that when no statute covers the crime and the offender has no strong family ties, summary justice may be nearly excusable. He notes disturbing revelations about Creffield's character and practices after investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moly Roller
Creffield
Seattle
Manning
Portland
Matiniog
Cottage Grove Light Franchise Debate Delayed Action
The Cottage Grove city council discussed a Willamette Valley Co electric light franchise at a third reading and appointed a committee with the Commercial Club to review a modified franchise. The council and business leaders seek expressions on the proposal as the plan advances.
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Cottage Grove, Or
Willamette Valley Co
Third Road
Commercial Club
Ayer Plopel
Real Estate Transfers in Lane County Oregon
A scan of mixed listings shows transfers to Wiltse Sweres, Jones Lindbaugh, John Dame, Clarissa Dey, Marcellus Bennett, and others across Lane County with parcels ranging from 2 to 662.3 acres. Multiple entries reference Packard's addition Eugene, Crescent Well, and Campbell’s list, along with notes on mortgages, powers of attorney, citizenship, land leases, and various corporate filings.
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Chas’ S
Lonm P Huot
Lane County
Jones B
Nancy J Lindbaugh
A EF Scott
Theresa Wand
William Abel
Antus Patzner
Iréwee State of Oregon
John Dame
Chin Soo
Clarissa Dey
Marcellus P Bennett
Skinner
Eugene
Baker
Lawren W Baker
Long & Landess
Cottagerove
J Bk
Chon M Noland
Melinda F Petty
UY and
Creswell
Hendrick
Sarah E Homer
Wella Gilbert
Washburne
Booth-Kelly Comter
California
Unvegon Land Co
Kelly
William
Marie Nelacn
Theodore A
Fannie Burd
Richard Green
E Rand Elnora Quimby
Wm C Hazelton
Packard
Bmagene
Y G
Martha A Hendricks
Martin Jermundeon
James E
Hazel O Stewart
Mark Fleming
Bik SU
Springfield
Cornelius Babcock
Constantine Morton
Charles Hi Chick
Everett P Lewie
Idabo
Campbell
Walter F Barger
Melyar A
Elizabeth Rice
George Frederick Menta
Glenwood Park
Colonel F
Angie Smith
Hiram F Killborn
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Anid
Prapciseo
May
New Lan
St Francis Hotel
Hun
Ge Mitchell
Dr. Bories
Holy Roller
Franz E. Creffield
George Mitchell
Port
Oreton
Reffield
Hurt
Asy- the
Ted
Maud Hart
Feld
Wa Telease
Ely
Ey Int
Lad
Starr
Misa Ethel Mitch
Corvallis
Poors
wit‘Strian
Oil District
Ince
Wali
Tenne
Boret
Standard Oil
Buckeye State
Frisco
Klamath County
Walters & Son
Cone Staretun
Celebate
Frank Bailey
Southern Pacific Roundhouse
Junction
Lee
Good Samaitan Hospital
Hailey
Charles E. Bailey
OU. D. Henderson
Woodburn
Frank Smith
Minnie M. Henderson
J. A. Knight
F. W. Settlemeier
F. D. McCullough
Salem
W. J. Mulkey
W. D
San Francis E Cert
Hugene
J. W. Harris
Therd
John P. Jones
Southern Pacific Co
Cottage Grove
Winford R. Lord
Joseph E
Martha A. Lord
Frank L. Architage
Igie
D. Rietie
Ata
Thomas W. Munroe
Suesian Io
Friendly *S
Geo. K K. Munroe
West Eighth Street
Leonard Grosa
Sanborn
Vail Oy
Mr. Monroe
Friendly's
LL. Marion McClain
W. C. Winslow
Nellie Foshay
Norma Hendricks
Victoria Mitchell
Loris Johnson
Beekman
U. O
New York
New York Central Railroad
American Sugar Refining Company
Bomd
Anchiar
Ter
Deng Co
Bath
W. L. Delano
Willamette Street
Russia
Moscow
Gorkey
America
Holy Roller Creffield Killing
THE
Chambers Hardsare
Ourcuit Court
John F Kelly
Walter Russell
Woodcock & Potter
Athurweyd
Universal . Metal Co
Treasure Mini
Atewer
George O Yorsun
Alice McQuigg
Dorris
Atkina, Fretty & Vincent
T D Linton
Travis
Brown Ve
Flea
John M Pipes
Wm D Fenton
F C Bean
Mapleton
Kate White
L White
Coto Frank Alley
Rowseburg
Walter Firth
England
Land Lease
Elizabeth Kelly
Joho F Kelly
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