Death toll in Gunness case deepens with clues
At LaPorte on May 12 an old crown tooth found at the Gunness home is linked to Mrs Belle Gunness as investigators uncover tools and rings from the autopsy of the claimed victim. A dirk and surgical knives suggest murder methods while Dr Gray reports rings bearing initials and dates raise new questions about identity and the missing right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Debria
Gunness
Belle Gunness
Omes Schultsee
Gunsess
J. Lucius Grey
Mra
Gray Fella
Alli
J. S
P. G
Mra. Gunnesas
Peter Gunness
Hughes Declines Nomination for Vice Presidency
New York on May 12 Governor Hughes will not accept the nomination for the vice presidency. In a letter to General Stewart L. Woodford Hughes states the decision is final and he could not serve if elected, citing controlling reasons and inability to accept the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hughes
Stewart L. Woodford Hughes
Senator Rayner seeks court of inquiry over Col Stewart
Washington May 11 Senator Rayner introduced a resolution authorizing the president to convene a court of inquiry of five army officers to investigate charges against Colonel William F Stewart who had been detailed to Fort Apache Arizona until retirement. The House passed Mondell homestead measure 189 to 74 granting 320 acre entries on western public lands. The Senate also advanced the agricultural appropriations bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rayner
Con Asel
William F. Stewart
Fort Aicant
Arizona
House
Oregon
Idaho
California
Agricultural Hill
Washington passes bill banning race-track gambling in DC
The House accepted Senate amendments to the measure prohibiting race-track gambling in the District of Columbia and thus finally passed the bill. The action follows ongoing debates on gambling restrictions and regulatory oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
District of Columbia
Prosperity League urges president to halt rail rate hike
Washington May 11 representatives of the Prosperity League told the president this morning to stop the proposed railroad rate increases. The committee, claiming to speak for leading merchants of both coasts, argued railroads influenced the push for higher charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Prosperity League
Trial date set for Bud Barnes in Aldrich murder case
Walla Walla May 11 The trial of Bud Barnes for the alleged murder of Mrs Anna Aldrich has been set for May 25.
Congress to Adjourn Friday May 22
Washington reports a conference between House and Senate leaders resulting in an almost certain adjournment date of May 22. The notice notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea ads and a Southern Pacific cattle yard sale featuring twenty four California horses auctioned by B. P. Wynegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
California
Southern Pacific Cattle
Insiet upon DeWilit's Witch Hare Balve
A brief product notice touts DeWilit's Witch Hare Balve as especially good for piles and available from all druggists.
Publishers Slow in Testifying Against Combine
Washington May 12 In connection with the wood pulp tariff investigation Chairman Mann of the house committee today made a sharp complaint because the newspaper publishers fail to come forward and supply evidence to back up their charges. He said this may prevent the committee from reporting at this session of congress. Washington May 11 A committee composed of Clark of Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mann
House Committee
Congress
Democrats Push Stevens Bill To Free List For Paper
Clayton of Alabama Fitzgerald of New York and Rainey of Illinois presented to Speaker Cannon a petition by all House Democrats urging the Stevens bill. The measure would place wood pulp and print paper on the free list and receive the Speaker’s careful consideration.
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Clayton
Alabama
Fitzgerald
New York
Rainey
Illinois
Williams
Cannon
House
Stevens
Ex Sheriff Smith Gets Prison Team
Portland May 11 A special dispatch from Prineville reports that C Sam Smith twice convicted yesterday of burning Repre sentative Williamson s shearing plant and Larkin Elliott, key witness against Smith, each received four years in the penitentiary Elliott pleaded guilty to conspiring to burn the plant Prineville Or May 11 After over 15 hours the jury found Smith guilty at 12 15 pm The verdict surprised locals who expected a hung decision Waters were offered at two to one for an acquittal due to Elliott s questionable credibility The case also cited Elliott s remark We will have to burn Sam Smith s bowl and run him out of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Prineville
C. Sam Smith
Representative Williamson
Larkin Ellett
Smith
M. Wiliamson
Waters
Larkin el- Hatt
Elliott
Sam Smith
A Sure Cure Hickory Bark Cough Remedy
An old advert proclaims Hickory Bark Cough Remedy as a dependable cure for coughs colds hoarseness and sore throat. Sold at Hall's Red Cross Drug Store and other first class dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Red Cross Drug Store
Patrones of Husbandry Arrive for State Grange Session
The Oregon state grange opens its first session in Eugene with about two hundred delegates from across the state. The program features welcome addresses by city officials, lectures, and a series of committee meetings while lodging strains test the town’s capacity and rooms are requested for attendees.
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State Grange
Lane County
Eranges
Odd Fellows Temple
Commercial Club
Eugene
Matlock
L. F. Harris
J. A. Youngreen
Springfield Grange
J. A. Hemphill
Pleasant Hill
Austin B. Buxton
Forest Grove
Clara Waldo
Portland
Alderman
University Glee Club
W. J. Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
Youngreen
Tobey
McPherson
Springfield G
Hemphill
Pugene
Apare
Hartog
Some of the Grangers Listed as Attendees
The list names Grangers present including C. L. Moore and wife from Hood River J. R. Wells and wife from Condon Mrs Clara H Waldo Mrs Abagall Scott Dunnivay from Portland J D Carroll M J Carroll Masier J H Eubanks and wife Wanie Warren Merchant and wife McMinnville Eugene Palmer A C Miller and wife Albany M F Wood and wife Shedds C L Shaw and wife FE N Emery Montavilla B A Smith Carlton W H Addis Montavilla L C Stratton and wife Albany J J Johnson Minnie Chapman Oscar Eaton L T Turner and wife Wm Gresenth waite and wife Mrs BE P Carpenter Cyrus MH Walker Albany Mrs Durbin Salem L 8S Lambert and wife Stayton C D Huffman and wife BE 8 Huffman La Grande James Parvin Dexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credentiale
Jennie Lovelace
Rainier
Mary E. Palmer
Albany
M M. Burter
London
Wash
Ursula Storet
Gresham
Mary E. Howard
Mulino
P. Olson
Hilleboro
D. R. Harris
W. A. Jones
Macleay
A. J. Thompson
Oswego
Susie Wells
Condon
Ethel Pringle
Vernonia
Julia Olson
Hillsboro
Wm. E. Prickett
Banks
J. RK. Wells
Anna Everhart
Molalla
C. L. Morse
Hood River
Mary B. Smith
Carlton
A. T. Shoemake
Selma
B. A. Lege
St. Helens
Eva Jones
Minnile Bond
Irving
By-lane
W. W. Jaquith
Laurel R. F. D. No. 2
James Shibley
Springwater
Ella Johnson
Portland
Susan E. Stratton
Carrie Townsend
Cleone
M. J. Carroll
Mosler
Eliza T. Wood
Shedd
J. H. Eubanks
Wamic
Eugene Palmer
J. P. Carroll
Emma Merriman
Central Point
Mary Shibley
Grangea
Master
J. H. Edwards
Monroe R
Lulu E. Miller
Gravaline Prickett
Barks
Agricultural College
Marion F. Woods
al Smith
Inez M. Ryan
Oregon City
Etta Shoemake
Ella Edwards
F. D
B. A. Legg
Anna Huffman
E. Shepherd
Stayton
A. A. Everhart
Malpella
John Storet
Elizabeth Dinwoody
Woodburn
Carrie Jaquith
Laurel R. F. D
Good Roads
Thomas F. Ryan
John W. Townsend
Greene
E. W. Staats
Airlie
B. A. Smith
Mra
E. A. Bond
L. C. Statton
Albany R. F. D
J. A. Merriman
C. L. Moore
Mason
J. R. Wells
Clara H. Waldo
Abagall Scott Dunniway
J. D. Carroll
Masier
Wanie
Warren Merchant
McMinnville
A. C. Miller
M. F. Wood
Shedds
C. L Shaw
FE. N. Emery
Montavilla
W. H Addis
L. C. Stratton
J. J. Johnson
Minnie Chapman
Oscar Eaton
L. T. Turner
Wm. Gresenthwaite
BE. P. Carpenter
Cyrus MH
Walker
Oregon State Grange Holds 35th Annual Convention in Eugene
The 35th annual Oregon State Grange convention gathered in Eugene at the I O O F hall with most delegates present and formalities underway. Local committees from the Commercial Club and county granges provided hospitality while speakers included Mrs Abagal Scott Dunniway on suffrage and Mr Rosenberg on banning fish wheels impacting Columbia River salmon. Prent L Campbell of the University of Oregon also spoke during the forenoon sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State Grange
Eugene
Commercial Club
County Granges
Eugene Mililary
Grangere
Abagal
Scott Dunniway
Rosenberg
Columbia River
Prent L. Campbell
University of Oregon
Twild reception praised for decorations and hospitality
The event features a band, welcome addresses by Mayor Matlock and Judge Harrin, and a rose ceremony by 16 girls. State Master Buxton will respond, with free Portland streetcar passes arranged for delegates. Eugene Palmer comments on Grangers and warm city reception amid strong illumination and flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Matlock
L. T. Harrin
Commercial Club
County Granges
Buxton
Portland, Eugene & Fastern Railway Company
Eugene Palmer
Grangers
Eugene
Portland
Grange scheme created by Willam Saunders announced in 1867
The Grange organization plan was devised by Willam Saunders and announced on August 5, 1867. Saunders, then superintendent of the U S government gardens and conservatories in Washington D C, visited Western New York and Ohio on related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Willam Saunders
Robbers Attack Pawnbrokers of Portland
Portland May 12 two Norris Rowe circus employees visited the second hand shop of H Neuman at Second and Couch streets finding him beaten and bleeding. He is hospitalized and feared fatally injured. Last night Max Herman a pawnbroker at 267 Couch street was beaten and is also in the hospital. A stranger C W Wagner claims to be a railroad man and has been arrested, denying guilt. Both cases resemble the Wolff murder in assault pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Norris & Rowe Circus
H. Neuman
Second
Couch Streets
Max Herman
Couch Street
C. W. Wagner
Wolff
Portland Assaults Leave Neuman On Operating Table
Portland reports at 1 PM May 12 that Neuman remains on the operating table with recovery uncertain. Police have no suspects or evidence linking Wagner to the two assaults on well-traveled streets. victims described as second-hand men, not pawnbrokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Neuman
Wagner
Fatal Accident At Junction City
In Junction City Oregon on May 11 Bert Tripp eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs William Tripp was killed while climbing a tree in a grove near town. After reaching about sixty feet a limb broke causing a fatal fall that broke his leg three ribs and his collar bone and crushed the side of his head. He died an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Bert Tripp
William Tripp
Bert
Married pair wed in Bryson Justice ceremony
Joan Dahlin and Miss Laura Rick man were united in marriage Saturday night at Mrs. B. B. Dietz home, in a ceremony officiated by Justice of the Peace Bryson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Dahlin
Laura Rickman
B. B. Dietz
Justice of the Peace
Bryson
Downward Course Warns Kidney Pain Remedy Endorsed
Edgar Washburn of Eugene Oregon extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney problems. He reports relief from early winter symptoms and praises the product as unequaled. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents United States Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Eugene
Edgar Washburn
Lawrence St
Ore
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Rise of the Patrons of Husbandry and National Grange
The passage details the formation of the Patrons of Husbandry in Washington 1867, its degrees and the creation of the National Grange with women admitted as officers. It notes rapid growth to about 22 000 granges within seven years and current membership near three quarters of four million, with laws and charters centralized at the National Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Grange
Ceres
Pomona
Flora
Builders sign party wall agreement for Hat block
Cherry Bros and Jas Sanford agree to construct brick buildings on the half block Hat, damaged by fire last August. Both intend to start construction next month, signaling coordinated development by the two parties and compliance with shared wall terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Bros
Jas. Sanford
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy Offered by Salem Company
A Salem based Hickory Bark Cough Remedy is advertised as guaranteed pure and to cure cough or money refunded. Sold by Hull's Red C Drug Store with promotion notes implying customer benefit and supplier details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Brak Remedy Company
Salem
Hull
Red C
Express Messenger Beaten in Seattle Train Robbery
In Seattle a Great Northern express messenger, E. J. Perrine, was beaten and bound by two men dressed as brakemen during the Seattle to Vancouver run. They looted the strong box, with estimates from 1000 to 10000 dollars, as the train reached Ballard. Perrine regained consciousness after the train left Seattle and alerted authorities. A man later found the bound messenger, and a robber’s sack with about 200 nickels was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
E. J. Perrine
Great Northern
Vancouver
B. C
Ballard
Perrine
King Street
Jine
Perrin
Josh
Man Latham
Quaker State Grafters Again Played on Trial
Harrisburg May 12 The second in a series of conspiracy cases tied to contracts for furnishing and equipping the new state capitol was called for trial today. Six men named Coningensman H Burke Cassel of Marietta Pa head of the Pennsylvania Construction Company which supplied about 2 000 000 worth of metal furniture Joseph M Huston architect William P Snyder former auditor general William L Mathues former state treasurer James M Shumaker former superintendent of public grounds and buildings Frank M Irvine traveling auditor of the audi-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Capitol
Coningensman
H. Burke Cassel
Marietta
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Joseph M. Huston
Willam P. Snyder
William L. Mathues
James M. Shumaker
Frank M. Irvine
Audi
Conviction in first conspiracy trial over state furniture fraud
Snyder Mathues and Shumaker were convicted on the first conspiracy trial for defrauding the state of 19000 dollars on a bill for wooden furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor-General
Snyder, Mathues
Shumaker
Tornadoes Sweep Oklahoma Towns list of towns damaged
A line of tornadoes passed 25 miles around Woodward Oklahoma last night sweeping through four counties. Seven villages were destroyed with injuries and several deaths reported. Towns including Grand Arnett Vici Mutual Estelle Richmond Colley Little Robe Cretes Nashville suffered severe damage and isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Okla
Grand
Arnett
Vici
Mutual
Estelle
Richmond
Colley
Little Robe
Cretes
Nashville
Williams Kidney Pills Ad Promises Kidney Relief
Advertises Williams Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder issues caused by overworked nerves. Claims include loin pain, frequent urination, and eye strain. Sold by Linn Drug Co for 56 cents. Williams Mfg. Co. of Cleveland, Ohio promotes proof of efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Linn Drug Co
Wiliams Mfg. Co
Provs
Cleveland
Ohio
Portland real estate man sees improving market
H. F. Mersdorf of Portland visited his family yesterday and today then plans to return tonight. He reports the Portland real estate business is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Mersdorf
Portland
Digestive Aid Kodol Promoted as Perfect Stomach Help
Kodol digests all foods and targets stomach trouble. It promises quick relief with pleasant taste and is advertised as available at druggists.
Court Rules Oregon May Collect Toll From 1898 to 1904
The Oregon Supreme Court upheld state authority to collect tolls for the Oregon City locks period from 1898 to 1904, reversing a circuit court decision in favor of Portland General Electric Company. Interest at ten percent accrues on the back tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guard
Salem
Supreme Court
Portland General Electric Company
Oregon City
Circuit Court
Two barbers consolidate to form a large Eugene shop
Rathmell Branstetter and George Severn consolidate their shops on June 1 in the Smith building across from Hotel Smeede. The new parlor will seat six chairs with baths, two porters, and shoe-shining stands, making the largest upper wall street barber operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathmell & Branstetter’s
George Severn
Smith Building
Whitt Restaurant
Hotel Smeede
Rorada
A. (. Rathmell
W. W. Branstetter
George 52Era
Glenn Jack
Rathmell & Branstetter
R. A. Moshberg
Albert Peds
Severn
Hull
Lee Hoselt
Eugene
Piles Driven for Eugene Springfield Trolley Line
L N Roney leads a sizable crew driving piles for the Eugene Springfield trolley line along a bottom beyond Judkins home. The pile driver has worked several days sinking piles at a rate of about 254 per day. A section of the work has been finished and the grade laid. rail laying from the end of Noe on East Thirteenth street will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Roney
Eugene-Springfield
Judkins
Noe
East Thirteenth Street
Piling Underway for Willamette Crossing Project
Fifteen workers are grading near Judkins Point as a steel roadbed crosses the rail line. L. M. Rowena began piling once the special car from the Southern Pacific arrives. The line is expected to be cleared to Judging within a month with spliced cars running to the nearby area across the Willamette in about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roweta
Willamette
Kennedy's Laxative m4 product note
Product listing praises Kennedy laxative to ease bowels without constipation. Mentions availability from druggists and references the trademarked Sona brand and general bowel relief language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Dr Charles Chamberisin counts another child amid land dispute
Fragmentary note reports Dr Charles Chamberisin having another child while touching on land issues and a gubernatorial context. No clear dates or full details are visible beyond scattered phrases about last week and political involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chamberisin
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