Jos Jacobs Arrested for Selling Liquor in Local Option Case
Joseph Jacobs, a Jewish merchant with a general store on West Eighth Street between Olive and Charnelton, was arrested Saturday night by Policemen Graham and Purdy for selling liquor in violation of the local option law. He was jailed overnight and arraigned this forenoon before Judge Brison, with a $500 bond set to ensure appearance tomorrow at 9:39. Jacobs has prior offenses for this violation and faces heavier penalties if convicted.
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Joseph Jacoba
Weat Eighth Street
Olive and
Charnelton
Graham and
Purdy
Brison
Justice Court
Jacobs
Charnelton Street
Notice for Publication at United States Land Office Roseburg Or
Notice published in Roseburg Oregon April 1 under the 1878 timber act. Leslie P. Miller of Eugene filed Nov 16 1907 swom statement No 426 for parts of Section 34 Township 19S Range 2W WM to prove land valued for timber or stone rather than agriculture. Public claims due by August 4 1908 before Commissioner Eugene Oregon. Witnesses listed Miller Glide Crescall and Wilhelm.
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United States Land Office
Roseberg
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Leslie P. Miller
Fugene
Lane
W. M
Taft Bryan debate on campaign fund law cited
Washington reports Taft refuses to confirm Bryan invite to back a bill requiring publication of campaign contributions. Taft recalls his April 30 letter backing disclosure and notes he will support the bill. local notes follow about residents, a school program, and a vote by Mrs Fenton.
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Washington
Taft
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Iree
Congress
White House
War Department
Lincoln
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
House
B. E. Williams
Eugene
Williame
Parker
Dexter
Joe Wilhelm
Kev
D. E. Baker
T. H. Hunsaker
Oregon
Effa Fenton
Harry L. Bown
Elmira
Fenton
Harry Bown
Serious Floods Hit Trinity River in Dallas Texas
Dallas reports record Trinity river rise feared more destruction. One life lost, thousands homeless as bridges wash out and power and water fail. Mayor calls business leaders to a conference amid floods that threaten the city.
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Dallas
Texas
Trinity River
Texas & Pacific
Flood conditions persist in Oklahoma after rain stops
In Duthrie Oklahoma on May 25 flood conditions remain serious as principal streams continue to rise despite no rainfall since yesterday. Authorities monitor crests and residents brace for possible evacuations as water levels climb in multiple rivers across the state.
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Oklahoma
Duthrie
Invalidated 1907 Lane County tax roll over missed meeting
The 1907 Lane county tax roll was invalid due to the board of equalization not advertising or meeting on the required date. The lapse, blamed on the assessor Keeney, left the assessment invalid, while farmers paid taxes and corporations benefited from the oversight. Springfield promoter Stevens promises yearly prompt meetings and thorough consideration of complaints if elected.
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Lane County
Board of Equalization
Keeney
Stevena
Springfield
Vetera
SS Feaachers
Shsiderat
Lost Valley NotesIllness and Moves Mentioned in Valley Letter
Albert Johnson is seriously ill with pink eye in Lost Valley. Honsaker visits relatives and friends in the valley. Verda Neet moved belongings to J. M. Keeney's for the summer. Miner Wegner of Camp Creek was in the valley last week visiting.
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Lost Valley
Albert Johnson
Honsaker
Verda Neet
J. M. Keeney
Miner Wegner
Camp Creek
Oregon Football Schedule Adopted for Coming Season
The athletic council approved Oregon's football schedule featuring games against Willamette in Eugene, Idaho in Moscow, Whitman and Washington in Eugene, O A C in Portland, and Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. Additional安排包括 freshmen vs Eugene and Portland high schools and O A C freshmen, plus a second team game with a valley college. Contracts except O A C game are signed. schedule praised as strong.
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Athletic Council
Oregon
Willamette
Eugene
Idaho
Moscow
Whitman
Washington
Portland
Multnomah
Portland High School
The Directoire Gown Sparks Dress Debate Abroad
The Chicago Tribune describes a directoire gown causing police concern in Paris and London. A Chicago dressmaker notes the gown’s slit from the knee with trousers beneath, calling it modest yet provocative. Foreign dispatches mention stockings showing through the slits, suggesting variations in style and taste.
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Directoire
Paris
London
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Federal suit seeks timber land in Oregon against A Smith
United States District Attorney John McCourt filed equity complaints to recover 9280 acres of prime Oregon timber land in Linn county valued around 1 million dollars now in possession of A Smith a Minneapolis millionaire chamberman. Defendants include Smith his agent Frederick A Kribs the Meeley Brothers and the entrymen alleged to have secured dummy entrymen. If holdings are not canceled by June 4 1908 Smith would gain absolute possession.
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Portland
Oregon
A. Smith
Chamberman
Minneapolis
United States
John McCourt
Smith
Frederick A. Kribs
Meeley Brothers
Linn County
Oregon voters face June decision on state university funding
The Oregonian urges voters to seriously fund a fully equipped state university rather than settle for small colleges. It argues for adequate support to elevate Oregon’s higher education to the level of other states and warns that failure to fund may doom a state university effort. The piece laments the current fragmented system and calls for a clear yes or no on the June appropriation.
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Oregon
Ogden Couple Visit City In Local Scene
N. Anderson and his wife from Ogden, Utah, are noted as being in the city, appearing in a brief social or local-interest item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Anderson and Wife
Ogden,Utah
City
Harriman to Finish Wallowa Road in Oregon
General Manager O'Brien orders immediate resumption of the Wallowa extension from Elgin to Joseph in Wallowa county. Engineering teams will push work at full speed, aiming to have the line in operation to Joseph within three months despite mountains and swift streams that caused prior delays and financial strain.
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Portiang, Or
O'Brien
Harriman Lines
Wallowa
Elgin
Grande Ronde Valley
Joseph
Wallowa County
Mble
Bound Over to Court on Serious Charge
Walter Birmingham of three miles northwest of Eugene was examined by Judge Bryson on a seduction charge involving Erma Miller of Portland. After testimony, the judge bound Birmingham over to the circuit court with bail set at $600.
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Walter Birmingham
Eugene
Died in Portland Mrs. Margaret Odell Dies
Obituary noting the death in Portland on May 24 1890 at 2 am of Mrs. Margaret Odell mother of C H Hales. Remains to arrive in Eugene aboard the Cottage Grove local this evening. Funeral services set for Gordon's Undertaking Parlors Tuesday at 10 am under First Church of Christ Scientist auspices. Services private to relatives and special friends.
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Portland
Margaret Odell
C. H. Hales
Eugene
Cottage Grove
Gordon's Undertaking
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Martha King dies in Corvallis at age four
At Corvallis Oregon on May 10 1908 Martha Janice King beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs C Ross King aged 4 years 9 months and 18 days. The Kings formerly lived at Cottage Grove.
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Corvallis
Martha Janice King
C. Ross King
Joint Debate on Statement No 1 Highlights Candidate Split
A Wednesday debate featured candidates for representatives. Republicans L E Bean and W W Calkins opposed Statement No 1 while Democrat L R Edmunson and independent Geo O Knowles supported it. The issue dominated the discussion in Florence West.
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L. E. Bean
W. W. Calkins
L. R. Edmunson
Geo. O. Knowles
Florence West
Astoria idea pushes open season and tidewater gear
The Oregonian cites Astoria backed moves that expanded open seasons and allowed gear barriers, asserting tidewater protection laws weakened and April to June salmon near extinction. It urges voters to reject continuance of the Astoria plan with 333-X-No and approve 318-X-Yes for federal recommendations.
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Astoria
Oregonian
U. S
Lane county farmer predicts bumper grain crop after rain
E M Warren, a leading Lane county farmer, tells a Guard reporter that recent rain benefits grain crops more than any in years. He notes improved crop conditions across several county areas, expects larger acreage and a bumper harvest next fall, possibly in ten years or more.
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E. M. Warren
Lane County
Mr. Warren
Superintendent Aiderman Voices Support for University Funds
Superintendent Aiderman traveled to Lebanon Alaska tonight urging support for university appropriation. He plans to speak at Coburg tomorrow night.
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Aiderman
Lebanon
Coburg
Support Higher Education Or Abandon University
The Pendleton Tribune argues for maintaining the state university appropriation, claiming generous funding is needed to compete with peers. It notes nearly 100 Oregon students attend the Seattle university due to its superior facilities and urges continued support rather than abandoning higher education efforts.
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Pendleton Tribune
State University
Oregon
Washington
Seattle
Fragmentary note sent to papers and university president
Readable fragment shows a directive or communication sent to local newspapers and to the president of the University of Oregon. The text implies coordination or an official message intended for broad distribution. Further context is needed to identify the specific action or its impact.
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University of Oregon
Europe’s unequal schools vs Oregon’s free system
A Marshfield Daily Times-opinion contrasts Europe’s double headed school model with Oregon’s free education path. It argues European working classes lack rights as elite schools gatekeep learning, while Jeffersonian ideals founded free basic schooling to eighteen and university access for prepared students, preventing a single class monopoly.
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Marshfield Daily Times
Europe
Oregon
Jefferson
Oregon University Under Fire Over Student Equity
A large percentage of students in state institutions are children of poor men who earn their way through. At the University of Oregon more than half the men belong to this class. Yet an attack seeks to cripple the institution that stands for thorough equipment of every boy and girl of ability, regardless of wealth or social rank.
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University of Oregon
Oregon
Pleasant Hill Cemetery Work Day Planned
Residents of Pleasant Hill to meet at the cemetery Thursday morning to finish the ongoing work. Dinner will be served in Woodman hall, prepared by the ladies. All interested are urged to attend.
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Pleasant Hill
Woodman Hall
Dalles Cannery Plans 30 by 80 Addition to Plant
The Dalles fruit cannery will begin work in a few days on a new 30 by 80 addition two stories high over an eight foot basement. Existing building measures 100 by 80. Officials expect a large fruit crop this year and say the addition will handle increased business.
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Dalles Fruit Cannery
Merfford Adopts University Resolution Urging Yes Vote
Medford Commercial Club adopts a resolution urging support for a state appropriation of 125000 to the University of Oregon. The text cites past underfunding and asks residents to vote yes in the upcoming election, with the resolution to be filed in club records.
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Peberve
Medford Commercialad
Commercial Club
Fountain and Wife Visit Eugene from Medford
F Fountain and his wife, residents of Medford, are currently in Eugene on a brief trip. They plan to attend local events and explore city sights during their stay.
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F. Fountain
Medford
Eugene
Abolish Merciless Fishwheels Says David Starr Jordan
Stanford University May 13 The note from David Starr Jordan urges abolition of stationary fishwheels and calls for study of gill net practices. He argues the fishwheel harms fish and fishermen by taking fish at peak quality and reducing work, and suggests tighter controls on night fishing while preserving industry viability.
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David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Cal
Edward Rosenberg
Astoria
Oregon
Hylen
Columbia
Columbia River
Colum
Tidewater
Oregon state grange backs fish bills 319 and 332
The Oregon state grange approved resolutions this month urging protection for natural spawning grounds and opposing fish wheels in river narrows. The committee favors passage of a law to remove fish wheels and traps from the river area, with construction ensuring all traps are eliminated.
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Oregon State Grange
Committee On
Oregon Labor Federation endorses 3m legislation vote
The Oregon State Federation of Labor endorses the True Fish Bill with a vote tally of Yes 333 and No 318, a secondary Yes 319 and No X. Preserve this clipping until the election date.
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Tov
Oregon
Labor A
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Baker City
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C. B. Dinwiddie
Prineville
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L. Reynolds
Jacksonville
Thomas J. Elkins
Rebekah Assembly
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Grants Pass
Carrie Hubbard
Independence
Ora Casper
Addie Grout
LaGrande
Edna Jacobs
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Lafayette
May Geer
Hillsboro
Jack Willoughby
Inside Guardian
Fannie Hickman
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