Passing of Prominent Woman in New York and Chicago
Thousands view the late Consul Looth-Tucker in state at Princess rink Chicago with immense floral tributes as services are held tonight before shipment to New York. Funeral ceremonies will be at Carnegie Hall Sunday. Eva Booth may be named to the vacated position.
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Chicago
Uect
Consul Looth-Tucker
Princess Rink
Salvation Army
New York
Carnegie Hall
General Booth
Eva Booth
Consul Booth-Treker
San Domingan Revolution Sparks City Outpost Attack
Port au Prince October 30 insurgents attacked city outposts in a bid to seize the capital. They seized arms and ammunition. All outside communication is cut except by cable. Food shortages push the situation toward starvation or surrender.
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Port Au Prince
San Domingan
Dying German historian and jurist Mommsen
Professor Theodor Mommsen eminent German jurist and historian lies dying after a stroke. Born 1817, famed for histories of Rome and the Early Inhabitants of Italy, editor of journals, honored by rulers, knocked down by a carriage earlier that day. Kaiser Wilhelm receiving regular bulletins on the national calamity.
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Berlin
Theo, Mommsen
War
Italy
Mommsen
Done
Oxford
Kaiser Wilhelm
Mommeen
Roosevelt says Heath prosecution not discussed with public
Washington October 30. It is asserted that President Roosevelt stated in a morning paper that Perry Heath former second assistant postmaster general will be prosecuted for alleged postal scandal links. The President has not discussed the case with anyone besides cabinet members and investigators Attorneys Conrad and Bonaparte.
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Washington
Ittte
Roosevelt
Perry Heath
Alo
Conrad
Bonaparte
Widow of Vice President Hendricks Nearing Death
Mrs Thomas A Hendricks widow of the late vice president is ill in Indianapolis and not expected to survive the day. She has reached an advanced age and is under care as her condition worsens. Ed notes Hendricks survived inauguration but died in 1885 in Indianapolis.
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Indianaptolis
Thomas A. Hendricks
A Champion to Wed
A marriage license was issued today to Benjamin Horne a Pittsburg capitalist and to his fiancée in Chicago October.
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Chicago
Benjamin Horne
Pittsburg
Hessie Anthony National Champion Woman Golfer
Report notes Hessie Anthony as the national champion woman golfer with a ceremony planned for November in Ur d.
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Hessie Anthony
Fraud order against National Industrial Council
Washington post office department issues fraud order against the National Industrial Council and its officers. The move follows a bill introduced by Senator Mark Hanna seeking pensions for freedmen. Postal authorities say Hanna was duped and funds raised for the freedmen were diverted to officers' private use.
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Hanna
Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
National Industrial Council
Mark Hanna
America
Menace to Germany and Russia Paris Peace Alliance Note
Paris reports the council of ministers heard a letter from the Czar to President Loubet affirming the France Russia alliance remains solid. Deleasee announced a Pekin agreement on French railway concessions in Yunnan Province China.
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France
Russia
Paris
Council of Ministers
Delcasse
Loubet
Deleasee
Pekin Yeaterday
Yuntan
China
Turner Talks Alaska Decision
Ex Senator Turner of Washington, member of the Alaska Boundary Commission, returned from Europe reporting a just and honorable decision. He praises Lord Alverstone for impartiality. the meeting concluded with high regard for the British commissioner. The Employer's Association adopted by laws and constitution. officers to be elected this afternoon. The presidency bears no salary while the secretary’s pay is about 10000 dollars annually.
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New York
Turner
Washington
Alaska Boundary Commission
Europe
Lord Alverstone
Chicago
Destructive fires rage near Kingeville West Virginia
Roaring Creek area reports infernos along the Wemeledorf river causing immense damage to farming and lumbering. Middle Fork forests also ablaze with spreading flames affecting local interests as of October 3. In Chicago a minister's wife, Mrs William Miller, killed herself by gas last night at her Dunkeard church locale. Thames floods worsen in London with Peterborough hardest hit. The J L Perkins Company in Chicago, iron tin dealers, failed today with assets around 200,000.
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Roaring Creek
W. Va
Kingeville
Wemeledorf
Middle Fork
Chicago
Mre
Wm. Miller
Dunkeard
J. L. Perkine Company
Trust Maker Morgan Seeks Traction Syndicate Deal
John P. Morgan arrived in Chicago to monitor progress toward absorbing Chicago traction lines by a Morgan-led syndicate. He avoided reporters, shielded by guards at the Chicago Club, and an order moved to Springfield to forward the charter for the new traction firm. A special train delivered a package weighing under two ounces.
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Chicago
John P. Morgan
Morgan
Morgan Trian
Springfield
Traction Company
Supreme Court Affirms Tax Levy Ruling Overhaul
Salem October 13 The supreme court today affirmed a circuit court ruling on a tax levy case from Multnomah County tied to the 1903 assessment. The decision would deprive state and counties of revenue for one year, prompting a special legislative session to craft proper tax legislation.
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Salem, Or
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Maultnomah
Opposition to J. H. Booth Over Reappointment
Interior Department to review charges linking James H. Booth, Rosebery Land Office receiver, to Booth-Kelly Lumber Company. Aiming to decide if his lumber ties disqualify him for public office, Secretary Hitchcock will conduct a thorough inquiry before action on reappointment.
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Washington
Interior Department
James H. Booth
Rosebery Land Office
Booth
Booth-Kelly Laneber Company
Oregon
California
Roseburg
Hitchcock
Big Prospective Strike Looms in Midwestern Ports
An immense strike of about ten thousand laborers in Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Paul, St. Joseph, and Omaha docks is likely next week. Aympathy with two thousand sausage makers who vow to strike may trigger action. the rate vote tally will be known Monday and strikes ordered if demands are not met.
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Chicago
St. Louisa
Kansas City
St. Paul
St. Joseph
Omaha
Wreck of Santa Fe Flyer Near Fowler Injures Ten
The eastbound Santa Fe flyer derailed at Apish Creek three miles from Fowler Colorado early today. The engine and car went into the creek with one fatality a severely burned engineer and ten passengers injured. Investigating officials report pulled spikes on the bridge likely caused the crash.
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Fowler
Colo
Apish Creek
Aged Couple Personal Crisis Reported in Illinois
Horace Green and his wife, ages 75 and 70, are the central figures in a distressed situation reported from Ochsige, Illinois on October (date unclear). The brief note indicates a family crisis involving the elderly couple.
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Ochiesge
Iil
Horace Green
Editor and associate found dead by apparent suicide
Two men were found dead in their bed this morning in what authorities describe as deaths by own action. Financial reverses and ill health were cited as the likely causes. Green was widely known as the editor of the Free Thought magazine.
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Green
Free Thought
Roosevelt Taps Dole to Hawaii District Judge Post
President Roosevelt announced appointments selecting Sanford Dole as district judge of Hawaii to replace the late Morris M Estee. George Carter, secretary to the Hawaii governor, will succeed Dole as district judge and secretary to the governor.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Sanford Dole
Hawaii
Morris M. Estee
George Carter
Dole
Mayoralty Contest in New York Tightens as Polls Close
On October 31 in New York City the mayoralty race stands nearly even with McClellan slight favorite. Conservative leaders from both camps warn of a close finish as the final burst of campaigning ends tonight.
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New York
McClellan
Father and Son In Jail Over Forged Paper in Seattle
Jay and Stuart Humes, sons of Seattle mayor, are jailed after Jay forged his father's name to pass worthless paper. When Stuart tried to bail, Jay attacked the sergeant and both brothers were jailed. Mayor Humes says he will let the law take its course.
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Seattle
Jay
Stuart Humes
Humes
Jay Humes
Stuart
Humes Caye
Cream of Fine Breed Cream of Fine Breed
Eugene correspondent to the Oregonian recalls a University of Oregon graduate seeking admission to an Eastern college professional school. The dean consoles him noting Oregon men are welcomed and have performed well, praising the cream of the state.
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Eugene
The
Oregonian
University of Oregon
Great Eastern College
Oregon
Street Car Collision Injures Three in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on Get. 31 a collision between the Columbia Avenue and Civington electric cars tore both from tracks. The Columbia car overturned the Civington car. both were demolished. Mrs. George David and Mrs. Berger sustained severe injuries and may not recover, while Mrs. Jennie Holt was seriously hurt.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Columbia Avenue
Civington
George David
Berger
Jennie Holt
Cottage Grove High and Eugene clash in football tilt
In Cottage Grove on October 31 the first half saw Cottage Grove lead Eugene High 10 to 0 in a football game.
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Cottage Grove
Eugene
Killed a Lynx Near Cottage Grove
Last Saturday Alex Cooley, a pioneer farer living about one mile south of Cottage Grove, pursued a large lynx after noticing a predator near his sheep. With dogs and a gun he chased the animal, which after a brief struggle was brought down by a well aimed shot, the cat being unusually large for this region.
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Alex Cooley
Cottage Grove
Coxley
Postoffice Auditor Blames System Behind Scandals
Washington reports Auditor Cas tle of the Postoffice Department criticizes lax administration and holds the postmaster general largely responsible for recent scandals. He cites Congress inaction and says forty million dollars annually is paid on unreviewed certificates. He notes no accounts kept for stamps papers envelopes or supplier contracts. He claims the law shields him from blame for failing to detect bribery in purchased patented articles.
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Washington
Castle
Postoffice Department
Appayel
Department Cod
Reappointment Favored for Roseburg Land Office
A Washington dispatch reports the Oregon delegation backs renewing Joseph T. Bridges as register and James H. Booth as receiver for the Roseburg land office. Both have served beyond their terms since June 2, 1898. Secretary Hitchcock will review records before any action, with appointments unlikely until after Congress reconvenes.
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Washington Dispatch
Oregon
Joseph T. Bridges
James H. Booth
Roseburg
Congress
Senate
Junction Items and Moves in Eugene and Florence
A. C. Jennings of Eugene rents the Wayman Hembree place to run sheep next year. J. R. Hill and son Richard head to Florence for county business and a first view of the big duck. City horns boxed for Portland repairs. a base drum will join the wind jammers when ready. A tramp named John Davia fled town with rubber hip boots and a stolen watch from Wm. Johnson’s livery barn. an arrest warrant is out and road word sent, no trace yet.
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J. R. Hill
Richard
Florence
J. R
Portland
John Davia
Illness At McKenzie Bridge Spurs Medical Travel
Word reached Eugene yesterday afternoon that Wm. King of McKenzie Bridge is very ill with kidney trouble and in danger. Dr. J. W. Harris departed at five o clock to attend him, planning to ride through the night. The McKenzie Bridge distance from Eugene is about 55 miles.
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Eugene
Wm. King
McKenzie Bridge
J. W. Harris
Tere
Real Estate Bustier Milne Returns from Pacific Trip
J. 8. Milne of Cottage Grove, the local real estate dealer, returned home Saturday from a business tour of Portland Woodburn and Albany. He reports strong market activity and seeks to settle unsettled listings as he resumes work.
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Cottage Grove
Milne
Portland
Woodburn
Albany
Tose
Scom
Mill to rise on Silk Creek near city with new shingle mill
Mr Milne exchanged a recently purchased lot for Portland property as an investment. Geo T Miller will build and operate a shingle mill on Silk Creek near the city, construction to start in about ten days and machinery arriving next week.
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Milne
Lota
Ben Lurch
Long and & Bingham
Portland
Geo. T. Miller
Silk Creek
Wolves Drive Deer Panic in Jasper Visit
W B Scott from Jasper and H W Jones returned from a hunt at Big Fall Creek reporting deer scarce there while wolves are plentiful. Jones was chased by a wolf but shot it when able to fire. Scott believed the wolves are driving the deer from the area.
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W. B. Scott
Jasper
H. W. Jones
Big Fall Creek
Mr. Jones
Mr. Scott
Licenses to Wed in October
County Clerk E A Lee reports 27 marriage licenses issued in October up from 23 in September and 28 the previous October. Entries list couples married on dates from Oct 1 to Oct 31 including Kayser Owen and Winzenzied Sylvester, and many others with their spouses.
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E. A. Lee
Ole J. Kayser
Mertie M. Owen
Albert Winzenzied
Alberta Sylvester
Vean English
Minnie BE. Busby
Springfield School Monthly Report Highlights Enrollment and Attendance
The first monthly Springfield school report shows 213 pupils with 107 boys and 106 girls. Total attendance lists boys at 186,344 and girls at 1,761 percent, while average daily attendance stands at 924 for boys and 89 for girls. Visitors included Mrs. W. C. Myers, W. B. McKinney, W. M. Miller, and Miss M. McHenry on multiple dates in October.
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Springfield
Sutton
W. C. Myers
W. B. McKinney
W. M. Miller
M. McHenry
Sawmill Accident at Cedar Fiat Sawmill Leaves Thumbs Lost
W H Russell of the Cedar Fiat sawmill suffered a serious accident when his left hand touched a saw. His thumb and index finger were severed. Doctors T W Harrie and F W Prentice treated the injury.
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W. H. Russell
Dra. T. W. Harrie
F. W. Prentice
Abeene Brothers Buy Wolf & Mo Pherson Confectionery
Tom and Joe Abeene purchased the confectionery business of Wolf and Mo Pherson on Tuesday and are now in possession. They invite acquaintances and others to meet them and continue operations at the same old stand in Springfield News.
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Tom
Joe Abeene
Wolf & MoPherson
Springfield News
Robberies and Remedies In One Odd Item
A bizarre notice claims Levin of Cavender was robbed by chronic constipation invading his home. Dr King s New Life Pills supposedly broke into the house and cured him. The ad promises guarantees and urges a purchase at W L DeLano s drug store.
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Levin
Cavender
Dr. King
W. L. DeLano
Fatal wreck claims Purdue football trip to Indianapolis
An excursion train collided with a gravel train near Indianapolis injuring and killing several Purdue University football players en route to a game. Names include Geo Snow Wm Hamilton Fay Hilton and R Pond among the dead. multiple injuries reported and a large number of students aboard. The crash occurred on a sharp curve at about 20 miles per hour, tearing the locomotives and cars apart.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ig Pour
Fayilton
Huntington
R. Pond
Huston
E. R. Robertson
Todieapolis
Serey
H. K. Wright
Pendleton
George Bailey
Denis Long
Will Sprague
Dr. Baring
W. C. McManue
Jared
Langeman
Clark Meyer Rasch
Joseph Knott
Hailey May
Appeal to the Circuit Court in Sanford versus Gayford case
The forcible detainer case James Sanford versus Gayford, decided for Ford, was appealed today to the circuit court. Attorney Harbaugh represents Ford. Ford seeks removal of Uaplat from Sanford’s store building while Gaylord holds a lease to January 1, 1904.
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James Sanford
K. Gayford
Justina Wiotoar
Ford
Lyford
Circuit Court
Harbaugh
Te Ford
Uaplat
Sanford
Gaylord
Crescent hardware ads and local notices in brief
Brief local notices describe Crescent hardware sales and bicycles at Chambers Hardware. Indications of a 3 day bazaar starting December 1st and various pricing notes appear alongside casual chatter about students, Albany activities, and a resigned guardsman from Co G N G Albany after ten years.
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Crescent Bleydad
Chambers
WRC Am
F. C. Stellmacher
Compating Co. G. C. N. G
Albany
Bargaist
Crescent Bicycles
Chambers Hardware
Oliver
Crescent Bicycle
Coth
Horse Street
Eugene
Chamber
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SAN Domingan Revolution
San Domingo
Paria
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Tageblatt
Pulardi
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Norfolk
Sedalia
Pilot Grove
Postoffice Department Against Industrial Convention
Germany
Alaska
Employers Organizing
London
Thames
Peterborough
Imegal
J. H. Booth
Hume
Postoffice
Bridges
the Times
A. C. Jennings
Wayman Hembree
Charlea Wright
R. E. Arehart
W. Rickman
B. A. Rickman
George W. Rouge
Blanche N. Johnson
Jease A. Fountain
Carrie F. Price
John W. T. Smith
Elizabeth Aya
Earl N. Dillard
Mina Brabham
Asa A. Branstetter
Allie May McMahan
J. D. Edmiston
Rena J. Calvert
Springfield School News
Vin
Neapolis
Circuit Cour
Pation
Times
Brownaville - Snyder
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