Mysterious twists in Wolff murder case at Portland pawnbroker
In Portland on May 15 reports detail clues and alleged scene reconstructions from the Wolff pawnbroker murder on May 1. The watch and tan hat vanishances fuel claims of Edward H. Martin’s innocence while police debate possession of key evidentiary items at the crime scene.
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Portland
Nathan Wolff
Todes
Edward H. Martin
Brewit
Wolff
Robinson
Martin
Baty
Kureau
Arthur L. Finley
Skowes
Coroner’s Office
Much Snow in Mountains and May Cold Spell
Much snow falls in the eastern county mountains amid recent rains in the valley. May weather noted as among the coldest in years, yet farmers welcome rain for crops. Fruit prospects are good with a notably large valley cherry crop. rune crop underperforming at about one as per reports. Hops are in fine condition.
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Oregon
Talt Hope WU Nominated After Two Defeats
The text notes Talt Hope WU winning a nomination after being defeated twice and implies an expected easy victory against newcomer Bill, citing prior campaign experience as advantageous.
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Hope WU
Os Bill
State Grange ends 11s 35th annual session
The 35th annual Oregon State Grange session in Eugene closed with officer installations and reports. Delegates praised Eugene for hospitality, passed a resolution opposing changes to initiative laws, and approved funds for mileage, extension work, and legal defense while electing officers and committees.
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State Grange
Che Datars
Mugteue
Eugene
Ea Ile
Grange
Peeter
State Board of Hortculturs
Columbia River
New Grange
Walter Thomas Mills
R. W. Gilen
Oregon
Oregon State Grange
Grange Opposes Change In Initiative Law
From Thursday's Daily Guard the Grange debated changes to initiative and referendum law. The session voted 41 to 15 to meet in McMinnville next year with Corvallia invited. later, the matter was referred back to the executive committee for two years.
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McMinnvill
Corvallia
McMinnville
Buxton
Oregon Agricultural College
F. M. Gill
Lower Columbia
Grange
Eeeer Eee Iu Ackerman
Record Broken by Kew Gruiser South Dakota Trial
San Francisco May 16 A wireless message from the armored cruiser South Dakota returning from her final trial reports she has broken all records for vessels of her class Her average speed in the four hours trial was 22.36 knots at a forced draught and 20.07 at a natural draught.
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San Francisco
South Dakota
Local Harrisburg notes and bank news
Harrisburg notes report visits by Mrs Tda Bennett and Mrs Emeral Cook with friends in Eugene and Junction City. W R Nevitt pays 40 for a deer killed out of season near Sweet Home. deer sale raises 55. First National Bank of Harrisburg organized with 25000 capital. officers named and plans to begin operations once approved in Washington, with currency received.
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Tda Bennett
Eugene
Emeral Cook
Junction City
McMahan
George H. Turner
Cie
Fuller
Buxgens
J. B. Hankel
Cascades
First National Bank of Harrisburg
Bank of Harrisburg
John Sommerville
W. A. Lane
Co. L. Morris
Wm H. Dale
T. J. Anderson
Samuel May
T. W. Sommerville
Geo. J. Wilhelm
R. K. Burton
J. G. Senders
Washington
Rayner Attacks Charges Against Colonel Stewart at Fort Grant
Senator Rayner of Maryland spoke in the senate urging a committee to investigate charges against Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery stationed at Fort Grant Arizona. He compared the charges to Dreyfus and said they are frivolous and do not reflect on Stewart's character or courage. He noted perceived interference with Stewart's duties and referenced a presidential communication about Fort Grant sanitation.
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Washington
Rayner
Maryland
Senate
William F. Stewart
Coast Artillery
Fort Grant
Ariz
Stewart
Dreyfus
Firmithes
Texas Wonder Kidney Aid Offered By Dr Hall
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder tonic claiming cures for kidney and bladder troubles as well as rheumatic issues. It promotes a six bottle two months’ treatment sold by Hall and via mail from Dr EL W Hall of 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, with testimonials promised.
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Texas
Hall
EL. W Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Seattle High School to Educate Boys and Girls Separately
Seattle Washington May 14. High school boys and girls in the city will be educated separately in the future. Superintendent Frank F Cooper and Principal William F Geiger of Washington high school report a substantial faculty majority supports the plan. They argue the high school period is critical for physical and mental development and that separate instruction and honors should apply to each sex.
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Seattle
Wash
High School
Nyw
Frank F F. Cooper
William F. Geiger
Washington High School
Facwlty
Fife
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Benefit Claim
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a daily aid for women and families. It cites testimonials from Mrs F. I lswort of Mayville New York and Mrs P Boyd of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania who say the remedy restored their health and allowed them to resume daily labor.
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Lydia E. Pink
Ilswort Mayville
N. Y
Black Hand Threat Targets Hetty Green at Plaza Hotel
New York May 13 Reports authenticated say Mrs Hetty Green owner of vast wealth received a Black Hand letter threatening death unless she sent 4000 dollars. She has been escorted by detectives since leaving the Plaza for her Chemless Bank building office. Guards tighten security and secrecy is urged while the letter noted a ten thousand dollar demand via a messenger.
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New York
Hetty Green
Plaza Hotel
Anson E Cohoon Appointed To Tillamook Umpqua Forests
Anson E Cohoon of Portland is appointed to supervise the Tillamook and Umpqua forest reserves, relieving D R Seitz who will devote his efforts to the Cascade reserve. Cohoon arrives from Portland where he managed the North Cascade reserve and will occupy two new rooms in Beckwith block alongside Seitz' office.
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Anson E. Cohoon
Portland
Tillamook
Umpqua
D R. Seitz
Seitz
Cascade Reserve
Mr. Cohoon
North Cascade Reserve
Beckwith Block
Rankin Buys Springfield Property From Fleming
F. A. Rankin, a local musical goods dealer, today purchased Mark T Fleming's Springfield business property. He trades a 142 acre Smithfield farm for the deal. The site includes a 60 foot Main street frontage with a hotel building and a butcher shop, opposite the Hotel Springfield.
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F. A. Rankin
Mark T Fleming
Springfield
Smithfield
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. It has cured thousands troubled by displacements inflammation retention fibroid tumors irregularities and nervousprostration. Mrs Pinkham invites all seeking women to write for advice. Address Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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