University of Oregon Not a Rich Man's School
A reader from Eugene argues the University of Oregon serves all citizens, defending its religious roots, scholarship access, and admission standards. She recounts a poor family's gains through state support and asserts tuition and football costs come from game receipts, not student charges, urging support over stigma.
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Qniiversity OF Oregon
NOT “Rich Man's” School
University of Ore
University of Oregon
Hubbard
University student corrects misstatements in Oregon letter
Eugene May 1 1908 A Pittor Albany Democrat letter from J B Wader Hubbard defends admission to the University of Oregon. He rebuts claims that seven local youths were unwelcome due to finances and that students rely on wealthy parents. He asserts his own student status and self support while detailing peers who financed education through work and university activities.
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Eugene
Ore
Pittor
Albany Democrat
Democrat
Wader H Hbbard
Cyrus H. Walft
Hubbard
Bute
Jackson
H. G. Fisher
Newcomer urges strong support for Oregon education bill
A Brownsville writer argues for approving annual 125,000 appropriations to the State University of Oregon. He cites benefits to high schools and teachers, says the university lifts common schools, and urges a progressive policy from kindergarten to university to attract eastern settlers and investors.
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Oregon
State University
The
Boar of Regents
Sons and Daughters of the
Braden Gisson Urges Broad Education Gifts
A note expresses belief in education's value and calls for generous gifts. The author signs as Braden Gisson, urging supporters to contribute so education can prosper.
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Braden Gisson
Cottage Grove Club Backs State University Funding
The Cottage Grove Woman's Club approves the Oregon State University annual appropriation of 125000 for maintenance. They urge voters to support the referendum in June, contending that failure would harm higher education and deter newcomers to the state. Committee signatures: Mrs F D Wheeler, Mrs A L Briggs, Mrs F H Rosenburg.
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Cottage Grove
Woman’s Club
State of
Oregon
State University
Woman's Club
F. D. Wheeler
A. L. Briggs
F. H. Rosenburg
Rankin Sells Store Property on West Sixth Street
F A Rankin the musical goods dealer has sold the property housing his store on West Sixth street between Willamette and Olive to George Heitzman and Norbert Aya plumbers for 3260. The 36 foot frontage lot will be rebuilt by the buyers, while Rankin continues to occupy the building.
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F. A. Rankin
West Sixth Street
Willamette and
Olive
George Heitzman
Norbert Aya
West Eighth Street
Rankin
Wm. Kreofsky & Son
Attorney Evidence May Free Martin In Murder Case
Portland May 8 Attorney W R McGarry who declined to defend Edward H Martin today testified to a farmer Thomas Dodson who said he saw a man named Grimes in Wolff s pawnbroker shop the night of the murder Grimes an ex convict who served time in Folsom prison is believed to have left Oregon City on foot Saturday Detectives were sent to interview Dodson Deputy District Attorney Steen son acting as grand jury heard six detectives testimony and concluded police evidence justifies continued detention Fields said he saw a man who looked like Martin in Wolff s shop that evening but cannot positively identify him
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Portland
W. R. McGarry
Edward H. Martin
Nathan Wolff
Martin
McGarry
John H. Steenson
A. W. Fields
Wolff
Fields
United States
John M. Gearin
West Point
New York Law School
Manning
Female vag hobo travels through Salem to seek work
A bleached blonde female hobo with a full beauty kit arrived in Salem from Portland, aided by Deputy Sheriff William Esch. She asked for meals and rye, preferred tea, and planned further travel south, saying Portland was slow. The officer, initially thinking of a murder suspect, confirmed she was a real female vag.
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Salem
Gervais
Chemawa
William Esch
Portland
Wolff
Martin Says He Can Prove Alibi In Murder Case
Edward H. Martin jailed for the Wolff murder claims a complete alibi and says ex Senator Gearin will lead his defense. He asserts a precise timeline for Friday night and denies each incriminating fact while police present bloodied shirt overcoats and a stolen watch as potential links. His wife testifies about the three shirts and alibi details as prosecutors delay the preliminary exam.
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Martin
Wolff
Gearin
Granges Back Howerman Rival in Three Counties
In Condon Oregon on May 6 independent candidates emerged in Wheeler Gilliam and Sherman counties. J N Edwards enters Senate race with Grange backing opposing Bowerman. James F E Burdett seeks district attorney seat opposing Collier. W F Jackson runs for joint representative against Mariner Pike Donnelly.
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W. F. Jackson
Sherman County
Sherman
Wheeler
Gilliam
W. J. Mariner
Blalock
Pike
Donnelly
Farm sale transfers 377 acres to San Jose newcomer
F A Brown sold his farm on Camp Creek comprising 377 acres to Charles Baker, a recent arrival from San Jose California. Brown and his family, who moved from Illinois, plan to return to reside there.
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F. A. Brown
Camp Creek
Charles Baker
San Jose
Cal
Mr. Brown
Ilinois
Local bid wins bridge contract over Brombeogh Creek
L N Roney of this city was awarded the county court contract for a wagon bridge across Brombeogh creek near Cottage Grove. Bids opened this forenoon showed Roney at 1125 dollars, others listed as 1598, 1252, and 1 few dollars.
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L. N. Roney
Brombeogh Creek
Cottage Grove
A. X Sere
W . W. Inman
Affectionate Testimony Hint in Martin Case
In a prison cell Martin predicts Mrs Martin will testify for her husband. He denies estrangement, claims detectives blocked an earlier interview, and insists their reunion was affectionate with a kiss upon departure.
Folk May Compromise Candidate For Democratic Nominations
Chicago reports a possible compromise bid for Governor Folk of Missouri as the Democratic presidential nominee. The idea arose after a Chicago meeting of party leaders including Chairman Taggart, Urey Woodson, Norman Mack, and Roger Sullivan. The plan targets a Bryan shortfall and Johnson support.
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Chicago
Folk
Missouri
Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Norman E. Mack
New York
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
Denver
Bryan
Johnson
Jones and Craig Brought Back Accused in Minor Delinquency
Sheriff Fred Fisk returned with Si Jones and Fred Craig on the midnight train. Both are charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor Addie Watts. They were arraigned in justice court this forenoon, demanded examination, set for next Tuesday at 9 50 a m. Bonds fixed at 500 each but none could post bail and they remain in county jail. Sheriff reports no trouble during the trip from Heppner to Eugene.
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Fred Fisk
Si Jones
Fred Craig
Addie Watts
Heppner
Eugene
Old Teachers Are Chosen by Board
The board reelected nearly all grammar school teachers led by Principals Lyons of Central, with Lyons not seeking reelection. Names include Patterson Ida Patterson principal and many grade teachers at Patterson Geary and Central schools. Higher salaries approved raising grammar principals to 90 dollars monthly and other grammar teachers to 60 dollars.
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Lyons
Central
Patterson
Ida Patterson
Mary Meador
Maet Larimer
Edith Haggard
Lulu B. Poill
Anna T. Buck
Luella M. Norris
Zada Owens
Geary
Ellia R. Parker
Netta Kress
Mae D. Kinsey
Fannie L. Ziegler
Mabel Simmons
Belle Keeney
Fannie Milican
8. Thrall
Central School
Alta Schneider
Mary A. Wetherbee
Luella Brewster
Mis
Lillian Poyner
Minnie Evans
Carol Johnson
Mertle Auten
Bertha Abel
Judge Cornell 18 Stricken With Paralysis
Dawson report says Judge Wilbur F. Cornell, early Fortymile miner, was brought to Good Samaritan hospital in Dawson with paralysis. The elderly judge wintered in a cabin, nearly froze, and saved himself by firing a revolver to draw attention from across the river. His wife is matron at the insane asylum, and a nephew serves on the University of Oregon faculty.
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Wilbur F. Cornell
Dawson
Good Samaritan
Dawson Daily Newa
Judge Cornell
Oregon
Insane Asylum
U. of O
Diamond Imports Show Business Improving
New York May 7 The diamond importers note rising trade with April's precious stone imports valued at 493062 dollars. March and February totals were 239514 and 200442 dollars. Meat stones import value in April reached 206821 dollars, about half of last year. One importer says prices are as high as during peak market activity.
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New York
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Aly
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Theodore Halt
Paul G. Bond
Curtis
Wm. Dill
D. M. Btevens
J. Bersch
John Penland
Elmer
Grover Kestly
A. J. Biton
Engineering Club
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James Ayres
R. E. . le Lewis
Pawl Reid
Steelquist
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Grant
K. Neill
Wm. Meier
Marsters
Arthur Page
Her Wetterberg
Sam Robinson
Beats
Harvey Slater
John Ane
Raltor
Brownsville
Ike
State University of Oregon
State Agricultural College
Cottage Grove Club
University
George Hritzman
Norbert Ava
Music Storer
West Sinth Street
Granges
Howerman
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Graig
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Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
J. W. Quackenbush & Sons
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