Oregon Weather Bulletin Week Ending May 20
Regular weekly bulletin from Oregon weather bureau notes favorable overall conditions. After last week’s rains there were three to four warm, sunny days followed by increasing cloudiness and light to heavy showers across eastern counties and the entire state, with the heaviest rainfall in southern Oregon and the Columbia River Valley. Temperature stayed above normal with limited frost or strong winds, sunshine below average, and notable drought relief in drier districts.
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Welch
Corvallis
Benton
Wegon
Tesebury
Douglas County
Isaac Stereenson elected to U.S. Senate seat
Wisconsin lumberman Isaac Stereenson wins a U.S. Senate seat through the efforts of Senator Lakiette. The period notes showery weather on Saturday, a cool and dry week, and prevailing southerly winds in Kerry, Josephineounty.
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Wisconsin
United States Senate
Lakiette
Kerry
Eugene Adopts New Liquor Ordinance Struck Down Veto Noted
The Eugene city council passed a new liquor ordinance at a special meeting, redefining nuisances tied to intoxicating liquors and repealing parts of Ordinance 653. Mayor vetoed portions about sprinkling improvements, citing constitutional and financial concerns and urging restraint on immediate contracts.
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Eugene
Maya Matlock
Aves
Calkins
Garsett
Qbert
Merbaugh
McArady
Besger
Noes
Henderson
Pigher
Eugeame
W&tle
Negro and States Exhibit Buildings at the Jamestown Exposition
The James Town Exposition offers an arrangement where visitors can study the varied industries of each state without fatigue. Negro Exposition buildings are reserved for social purposes and showcase a comprehensive display of Negro industries and achievements.
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Wtre
Pworld
Mayor's Veto on Amended Ordinance Stirs Council Debate
The mayor returns the amended ordinance with a veto citing violation of the council rule requiring three readings on separate days. He argues that substantive changes between readings invalidate the process and urges strict adherence to the rule, stressing lawful enactment requires proper sequence.
Elk Tooth King Visits Tre City
The Elk Tooth King, a collector with over 27 000 elk teeth, was in Tre City yesterday boasting a stash valued at over 121 000 dollars. He aims to exhibit teeth and photograph bands of elk taken in Wyoming, while sharing notions of the Elks lodge emblem and nature records.
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BR Pee
Godge
Pez
Wyoming
Portland murder defendant pardoned after long secrecy
May 17 Portland reports say Jans L. Warren, who was convicted in 1901 of killing William Kirk aboard the ship Clarence S. Bement, has been pardoned. The governor had not disclosed pardons publicly for months. the pardon came after jurors petition and defense witnesses suggested the verdict might have differed. Warren had shown good conduct, a wife and child, and was noted for ten prior good traits.
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Covenor
Warren
Eddy's Estate Exposes Wealth of Founder in Disclosure
Compiled from Concord New Hampshire May 18 report reveals a forest of affidavits detailing Mary Miker G Baker Eddy wealth estimated to reach four million dollars. The documents show revised figures and trustee actions under a trust deed of the founder noting a par value around 784770 and a promissory note for 50000.
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Mary Miker G
Calvin A. Frye
Christian Sciensy
Eddy
Cretary
Expert audit clears Frye group of misappropriation claims
Boston accountant Harvey M. Chase concludes in his examination of Calvin A. Frye accounts and Mrs. Eddy property that no money or securities have been misappropriated or diverted. He verifies Ladd’s figures and asserts the integrity of the finances amid the cited savings bank books and accrued interest.
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Harvey M. Chase
Boston
Calvin A. Frye
Mr. Ladd
Mrs. Eddy
Alfred Farlow
Irving C. Tomlinson
Ira O. Knapp
William B. Vebnson
Stephen A. Chase
Joseph Armatrong
Edward A. Kimball
Herteen S. Herring
Lewis C. StrangeHly
Progress on Willamette Valley line right of way
Alf Wetter and Henry Stewart report strong progress on the Willamette Valley Company's line right of way from here to Blue River. They have worked as far as Seaberg from Montgomery's place, with plans to resume after a brief home rest. Jesse J. Hooker sues M. and Leslie Hoselton in circuit court for 82.50 claiming recovery for locating corners and crushing timber on a timber hunter claim.
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City of
Eugene
Sdm
Alf Wetter
Henry Stewart
McKenzie
Willamette Valley Company
Blue River
Seaberg
Montgomery
Jesse J. Hooker
Leslie Hoselton
U C Track Team Strongest In America
Harvard beat Yale 5 1/2 to 4 3/4 in the fifteenth annual dual meet at New Haven with standout performances by Cray and Marshall from Yale and records broken in pole vault and dual records. The summary compares Harvard Yale with the Oregon State/Western teams and hints Oregon could meet either Yale or Harvard on equal terms, noting varied event wins from sprints to field events and relays.
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New Haven
Harvard
Yale
Cray
Samee
University of Indiana
J. W. Marshall
U. of O
Kelly
United States
Pacific University Defeats Columbia in Track Meet
Pacific University of Forest Grove defeated Columbia University 96 to 36 in a daytime track meet. Events listed include 120 yard hurdles where Ward and Dockstader tied for first and Ferrin of Pacific was third, with Quien of Columbia leading the shot put before text cuts off.
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Pacific University
Columbia Pacific University
Forest Grove
Columbia University
Ward
P. WU
Dockstader
Firet
Ferrin
P. U
McMinnville Defeats Willamette In Field Meet By 68–49
McMinnville College beat Willamette University 68 to 49 in a field meet at Salem. Poor weather and a slippery track kept the crowd small. Winners in special events included Roberts of McMinnville in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash, Forbea of Willamette in the half mile, Williams of McMinnville in the broad jump, and Galloway of McMinnville in the discus and 120 yard hurdles.
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Eugene
Harvard
Hodge
Burch
Yale
HF. F. Hadden, Jr
R L. Spitzer
J. F. Williams
W. T. Cohotan
BL. Young
Rand
Mason
Dupuy
J. L. Marshall
R. G. Harwood
G. L. Roosevelt
L. P. Dodge
Stevens
H. E. Kerberg
R. Park
J. George
W. Pierce
P. U
Quinn
C. U
Ferrin
H. Ferrin
Robinson
Pr. U
Aller
P. UW
Dockstader
Fries
Black
Denny
Humphreys
Kehoe
Waterman
Ward
C. UT
Gwynn
McMinnville
Willimette Salem
MccMinnvill College
Williamette University
Roberts
M. C
Forbea
W. W
Rader
W. U
M.C
Williams
M. Galloway
Rice
Furniture Trust Must Pay Fines
In Chicago on May 20 a federal court fined 13 members of a local furniture trust a total of 4101,000 for conspiracy in restraint of trade. F A Holbrook head of the Prudential Club received 110,000, American Seating 110,000, and A H Andrews 110,000. Smaller firms paid 522.50 to 5500. The judge denounced the methods sternly.
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Chicago
Federal
Furniture Trust
F. A. Holbrook
Prudential Club
American Seating Company of
A. H. Andrews Company
Ensign Brisbin Dies From Personal Safety Injuries
Washington May 21 The Navy Department reports En Brisbin of the cruiser Tacoma died from injuries tied to a personal crisis. A separate item notes N. W. Gitzen’s 13 acre property northwest of the city sold to J. A. Lash from Osceola Iowa for 2100. Lash will raise blooded chickens and berry crops, with sale via E. J. Frasier. An ad line promotes Rocky Mountain Tea substitutes and Linn Drug Co ads.
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Washington
Navy Department
En Brisbin
Tacoma
N. W. Gitzen
City
J. A. Lash
Osceola
Iowa
E. J. Frasier
Linn Drug Co
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