Petitions Filed Against Support for University Referendum
A Telegram Special from Portland on May 3 reports petitions to refer the state university appropriation bill of 125000 yearly to a vote. George J. Pearce Cyrus H. Walzer and Eugene Palmer filed 6292 signatures largely from Linn Marion Benton Polk and other counties. Attorneys McArthur and Senator Bingham reviewed the petitions. discrepancies were found but action pending.
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Goard
Portland
Ialem
State University
Secretary of State
George J. Pearce
Cyrus H. Walzer
Eugene Palmer
Linn County
Waldo Hills
Marion County
Benton
Clarkamas
Polk
Junction
Lane County
Lincoln County
C. N. McArthur
University
Bingham
Four jurors admitted in Schmitz case
In San Francisco on May 23 the fourth fifth and sixth jurors in the temporary jury for the Schmitz case were admitted to the unsustained defense challenges. Two of the three were then peremptorily challenged by the defense as the state declined further challenges. Judge Dunne then issued a war news report style note.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Dunne
Four Candidates Battle For Presidential Nomination
A Washington report notes Taft leading the field as the East watches. The trio developing momentum includes Fairbanks of Indiana Knox of Pennsylvania and Cannon of Illinois, with others likely to join before the convention.
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United States
Waerhington
Taft
Feld
Fairbanks
Indiana
Knox
Pennsyvania
Cannon
Illinois
Rant for Another Venue of Fifty Salesmen
A note states a request for an additional venue to host fifty salesmen with returns due tomorrow morning. The trial will proceed as scheduled, outlining the next steps and obligations for involved parties.
Grand Encampment elects officers at LaGrand session
The Grand Encampment of the 1,0,0 F. Encampment in LaGrand elected officers including Grand Patriarch H. M. Beckwith Portland and Grand Treasurer W. W. Francis Portland. Separately W. N. Monroe and H. W. Kobs family moved to LaGrande from Berkeley. A. A. Raby completed Hayden bridge schoolhouse with Miss Boler teaching. C C. Coffman named administrator for Miv H. Coffman estate valued at 80 with appraisers S. B. Eskin Jack Rolman and J. Chee. heirs are Mr and Mrs C C Coffman and Zachariah Coffman.
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LaGrand
H. M. Beckwith
Portland
BE. J. Seeley
Albany
R. Robertson
Roseburg
BE. J
Sharon
WW. W. Francis
John M. Williams
Eugen
W. J. Vawe Or
Medford
Claud Gatch
Salon
A. A. Raby
Hayden Bridge
McKenzie
Miss Boler
C C. Coffman
Miv H. Coffman
Mutual Life Insurance Co
B. Eskin
Jack Rolman
J. Chee
C. C. Coffman
Zachariah C. Coffmen
M Kenzi e Bridge Contract Goes To W W Inman
County court opened bids for a wagon bridge across the McKenzie river at Hendricks Ferry between Eugene and upper Mackenzie resorts. W W Inman of Eugene won with a 13100 bid as the sole bidder this time. The Howe truss wooden covered bridge spans 420 feet with three wooden piers, 22 feet clear road width, and supports 800 pounds per foot. L N Roney designed and provided plans.
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County Commissioners’ Court
McKenzie River
Hendricks’ Ferry
Eugene
McKenzie
Blue River
W. W. Inman
Inman
L. N. Roney
Big log drive for Eugene mill starts from North Fork
Lowell May 24 Special correspondence Carley Williams of Dexter begins a large drive of logs for Eugene Lumber Company from the mouth of North Fork along the Willamette River. Rain improves prospects for a good crop as farmers and gardeners celebrate. Nearby camps report activity while Charley McFarland and Mrs Neatty land toured North Fork mines. Roy Humphrey of Unity finishes logging Burt Kelsay’s land near Rush Island.
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Lowell
Carley Wiliams
Dexter
Eugene Lumber Company
Nori Fork
John Cain
Hazel Be
Charley McFarland
Mrneattyland
North Fark
Mac Crow
Roy Humphrey
Unity
Burt Kelsay
Rush Island
Blakeley
Charley Pogue
Middle Fork
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Bankruptcy Discharges
Frank J. Cheney asserts his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice includes notary oath from December 6, 1886. Also reports L. M. Travis discharged as trustee with small estate dividends. James Whipple hospitalized after a back injury from a fall at a Southern Pacific mill on Mohawk.
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County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
L. M. Travis
Roberts Drug Company
Dr. Cummins
Roberts
Cummins
James Whipple
Portland
Southern Pacific Company
Mohawk
Oregon Armory Funds and Pass Referendum Filed
Salem petitions demand referendum on a compulsory official pass bill and a $100000 armory appropriation. 7994 signatures on the pass bill and 6958 for the armory measure were filed with the secretary of state in Governor Chamberlain’s presence by Jacob Voorhees and C. E. Spence, grange workers.
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Salem, Or
Secretary of State
Grange
Spence
Voorhees
Hood River
Pythian Sisters Elect New Officers in Portland Session
The Pythian Sisters grand lodge convened in Portland and elected officers for the coming year. Named are Grand Chief Elizabeth Dunning of Portland, Grand Senior Ida Harris of St Helens, Grand Junior Inez R. Chase of Coquille, Grand Manager Margaret Slocum of Union, Grand M of F Nora Barnett of Portland, Grand Protector Elizabeth Stinson of Salem, and Grand Guard Mae Gevurtz of Salem.
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Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge
Portland
Elizabeh Dunning
Ida Harris
St. Hielena
Inez R. Chase
Coquille
Margaret Slocum
Union
Grisna M
R. C
Mary R. Hogue
Klamath Falls
Nora Barnett
Elizabeth Stinson
Salem
Grand Guard
Mae Gevurtz
W Murray Crane Seen as Possible Dark Horse Candidate
W Murray Crane, former Massachusetts governor, is profiled as a potential presidential candidate. If the “three” unite to block Taft’s renomination, Crane could emerge as a formidable dark horse contender.
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United States
Maassachusetts
Hie State
Crane
Taft
Ohio
Amendments Adopted by Portland Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
In Portland's Pythian temple the grand lodge enacted two statutes changes during yesterday's forenoon session. The first expands representation for larger lodges up to five while keeping two for all lodges. The second grants past grand chancellors voting rights in grand lodge meetings, previously limited to speaking roles.
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Portland
Sarah Hochetedler
Emma Snovde
Aurora
Lily B. Brook
Hood River
M Riam B. Brooke
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
Eleventh
Alder Streets
Grand Wdge
Vermifuge for babies and local business notes
An old advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a cure for worms in babies, claiming it prevents crying and promotes a pleasant cleanse, priced at 25 cents. Nearby Coburg news reports the Booth-Kelly sawmill closing for three weeks due to log shortages and a new drive starting down the McKennie, with logs expected to reach Coburg soon. J M Wells, a shoe dealer, buys Mrs Grace A Learned's residence at 375 East Thirteenth Street for 2000 dollars.
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White
Linn Drug Co
Booth-Kelly
Coburg
Mc Kennie
J. M. Wells
Grace A. Learned
East Thirteenth Street
Deputy Sheep Inspectors Appointed for Lane County
R O Whitbeck appointed deputy state sheep inspector for Wendling and Mohawk precincts in Lane county, with A J Pickard of Eugene likely to be named soon. Officials stress enforcement of dipping law, explain deputy roles, and outline a standard lime and sulfur dip formula to be used locally despite reports of strict enforcement concerns.
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R. O. Whitbeck
Wendling
Mohawk
Lane County
Lytle
A. J. Pickard
Eugene
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Wyoming
Idaho
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Livestock Sanitary Board
Whitbeck
Hughes Public Utility Bill Passes Senate
Albany May 22 Governor Hughes public utility bill cleared the Senate after prior assembly passage. Corporations challenged the measure arguing it unconstitutional. The proposal aims to abolish all public service boards and create a single board under the governor.
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Albany
Hughes
Senate
Assembly
Skaters Injure Man as Ring Hails Fall at Rink
A skating incident at Lester Circle left multiple men injured when a fall caused fractures at a rink yesterday. Details on the injured man and his age remain unclear.
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Lester Circle
High School Debating League Planned in Oregon
State high school debating will be organized into four districts with champions meeting in Eugene to crown Oregon’s best team. The debate department will cover expenses and arrange logistics, calling for cooperation from city superintendents and common topics across schools. The move aims to boost public speaking statewide and raise intellectual standards. Oregon also prepares for the interstate triangular oratorical contest in Eugene June 21 during commencement week, with Henry McKinney as Oregon’s representative.
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Eugene
Debate
Oregon
Department of Debate
Washington
Idaho
Henry McKinney
Teal
Northwest
Narrow Escape Saved By Bucklen Salve in Plunk Work
G W Cloyd a Plunk Missouri merchant tells of a four year old accident when a jimson bar pierced his thumb. The doctor considered amputation but he refused and used Bucklen s Amica Salve bought at W L De Lano s drug store for 25 cents, which healed the wound.
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G. W. Cloyd
Plunk
Bucklen
W. L. de Lano
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Roberts Bros
Toggery
Cor
Willamette and &Thats
Pacific Stock Food
Pacific
the Hoyt Chemical Co
Portland, Oregon
George W. Kinsey
Charles W. Fairbanks
H. W. Kobs
Berkeley
Cal
Onyx Avenue
M’kenzie
W. W.inman
Eugene Mill
Charles Williams
North Fork
Upwr Willamette
State of
City of
Lucas
A. D
Pythian Sisters
W. Murray Crane
Ted As
Rayo
Standard Oil Company Incorporated
Miles
Hock Chambers Hardware CO
Levi Strauss & Co
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