New York election turmoil and Oregon political rings
In a Friday Oregon notice the New York situation is debated with Hearst reform aims versus Tammany corruption. The piece blames Oregon leaders Mitchell and Hermann for a longstanding ring similar to New York’s machine politics and argues for political renewal to end the “love fest” era.
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Hearst
New York
Cammany
Democratic Party of
Republican Party
Bearer
Tis
Controversial Letter Critiques Capitalization and Nationality
A Portland Telegram letter argues that writing negro with a capital is unnecessary while asserting all nationalities share equality. It cites Hervard Shaw's Mrs Warren's Profession and cites trial by women as preferable to public judgment. The author claims violence is needed to heal national life, a view contrasted with humanitarian appeals.
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Hervard Shaw
Albany Judge Rules Dead Pheasant Not a Pheasant Anymore
An Albany judge rules a dead Mongolian pheasant is not a pheasant in law for inflicting penalties. A Eugene recorder freed a prisoner, claiming no obstruction since the man lay on the sidewalk. The remark sparked long cited debates among the legal fraternity and commentary from W. J. Bryan's Commoner on Oregon's congressional delegation.
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Albany
Eugene
Work on Campbell's Project Near Walterville
J H Cunningheam civil engineer and J Kelsey left with eight or nine men to survey for a proposed power plant near Walterville. W T Campbell and associates seek to erect the plant, with a rumored 85000 per year power contract. A full survey of the Walterville canal site will follow, then further river surveys as city plans advance. A prominent citizen says a responsible company backs the project and a contract could spur canal and plant construction.
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J. H. Cunningheam
J. ©. Kelsey
Municipal Electric
Walterville
W. T. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
McKenzie River
Mearpell
Asociates Nad
Campbell
Har Risburg Bridge Progress at Willamette River Crossing
Work on the Harrisburg bridge over the Willamette River is nearing completion with all parts finished except the centre pier. The old wooden deck is being installed on the new structure, but steel for the final span is delayed, delaying completion until next summer and causing extra expense to remove and reinstall falsework after winter.
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Willamette
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Olletin
Quick Divorce Granted in Circuit Court Case
A rapid divorce proceeding in department two of the circuit court granted divorce to Dr. William Hughes formerly of Gates now a government physician at Ft. Wrangle Alaeke versus Mrs. Hughes now in the Exat. Appearance for defendant, demurrer overruled, default declared, case heard and divorce granted.
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Circuit Court
William Hughes
Gates
Ft. Wrangle
Alaeke
Hughes
Local Couple Welcomes Justice of Peace Wedding
Married Harry Moyttoey of Legeoe and Mise Ethel A McNett of Springfield wed last evening at 7:30 in the office of Justice of the Peace Wintermeier with the judge officiating. They plan to reside in Springfield. Carlond Oliver items from Chambers' Hardware and poultry supplies advertised.
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Harry Moyttoey
Legeoe
Mise Ethel A. McNett
Springfeld
Justice of the Peace
Wintermeier
Springfield
Around the Courthouse Real Estate Transfers Update
Real estate transfers listed include E U and Angie B Temple to Lillia J Wheeler for 421.94 acres in sections 6 and 7, 18, er 4a9. Calltornia and Oregon Land Co to T J Blakely for 105.49 acres in section 2, township 19, range 8195. Winfield 8 and Elizabeth A King to WY Wilson for 12 acres in section 17. various other parcels and interests transferred among multiple individuals and firms in sections 2, 27, 34, townships 16, 17, and adjacent areas. values range from 450 to several thousand dollars. Also noted are mining claim filings and amended location notices in Bohemia and Blace River districts, with notarial and proof of labor references.
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E U
Angie B
Temple
Lillia J Wheeler
Calltornia
Oregon Land Co
T J Blakely
Winfield
Elizabeth A King
WY Wilson
Eastern man to invest in mining venture at Blue River
J C Lee, known scandal agent for the Great Northern mines, arrived from his district last night and left this morning for sale. He was accompanied by an Easter capitalizer likely to tour Stachlah to view ore prices at 75 cents. The company ordered a 150 ton Haikate crowher with Huntington mill to start work within days, able to process 2 to 3 thousand mixed ore. Two more Huntington mills may be ordered, depending on winter idle risk.
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J.C Lee
Great Northern
Blue River
Stachlah Dteck
Coute
Huntington Mil
Fragmentary note on plow gear and local references
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions the Oliver Yo plow with No. 40 bottom and referential names like Chambre and Merdware. It lacks clear event or outcome but indicates a discussion of hardware references and local neighbors. No dated or place-specific facts are extractable.
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Oliver Yo
Controversy Over Deschutes Father’s Disappearance
Letter from C W Ensan of Sisters Oregon accuses Clarence Branton of lying about his father’s July disappearance in the Deschutes area. Ensan asserts Branton witnessed his father alive at Veep Canyon before vanishing and calls for newspaper clarification to expose alleged lies and motives.
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Clarence Branton
Guard
Pleasant Hill
Branton
Death of Mat thew Laughlin at Elmira in 1905
Mat thew Laughlin a resident of Elmira died from an accident years ago when a tree fell on him. He was about 60 years old. Interment will be tomorrow afternoon in the In mab cemetery.
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Elmira
Matthew Loughlip
Inmab
Mary Brewer dies at Cottage Grove aged 76
Mary Brewer died October 27 1906 at her son A Brewer's home in Cottage Grove aged 76 years 4 months 15 days Born near Bealeville Pennsylvania June 9 1799 she married 8 F Brewer in 1845 seven children survived her husband and three children preceded her left four survivors Chinook Washington Cottage Grove Iowa death notice with family locations and ages
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A. Brewer
Cottage Grove
Mary Brewer
Mary Smallwood
Bealeville
F. Brewer
Chinook
Wash
Iowa
Allen Cannery Seeks Potatoes From Eugene Area Sellers
Edward Allen Canning Company of Eugene Oregon invites local growers to supply potatoes and promises to pay the highest market price. Address inquiries to Allen Canning Company in Eugene Oregon for terms and delivery arrangements.
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Allen Cannery
Eugene
Allen Canning Company
Notice of Separation and Debt Disassociation
Charles Gersbach announces his wife Eaphany Gersbech has left his home and will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. Legal notice states separation and disassociation from her financial obligations.
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Eaphany Gersbech
Ceparles Gersb
Notice Withdrawn From Market Near Eugene
A notice states that my place at 44g milee en. of Eugene is withdrawn from the market until further notice. The statement is signed by Roland Derickson.
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Eugene
Roland Derickson
Local Eugene Advertisements and Plow Goods Notes
A collage of small ads from Eugene Oregon including hardware store pitches, wool and flour sales, a lost sheepdog Bouvucer with reward, seed and washing machine buys, and requests for plowing services. Listings mention Clipper fanping mill, Scobert and Dodge wholesale flour, and Hooker era promotions. Includes contact hints and brief employment notices.
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Eugene Ore
Eugene, Oregon
The
New York Situation
Oregon
John H. Mitchell
Binger Hermann
Lieves
Ment
Mitchell-dermann
M. J. Walling
Portland
Wea
Doug
W. J. Bryan
Congress
Interior Department
Oregon Tirat
Carlond Oliver
Chambers’ Hardware
Seobet & Odes
Pep
Eneh Pric
C L Kelsey
Charles F Litte
Skinner
Conatinn
Kaogene
Mand Buman Wilkins
MA Dietz
Mary J
TJ Lindley
Jessie A Inwall
Bine River District
Isaae EK Stevens
James Seavey
Martha B McDonald
T J
John J McCalloch
Aeca
Sarah V
Frank Hemenway
Joho McCulloch
Mary McCulloch
Jobo McCulloch
Seca
Nancy
Frank Anlaof
John McCulloch
Jabo
Lucy L McCulloch
Lette K McCulloch
W EK Gillet
Robert L Edwards
Seo
Mary Land H B Miller
Martha J Dillard
Charles W
Helle A Streeter
Edwin C Statzer
Ares
Ar Lw
Edwin C
Harriet T Statzer
Geof Irvin
Axel L
Anlette Nelson
Saver
Frank Jourain
MA Gortoer
BE E Goucher
L E Bidwell
E & Howell
Che Hig
Rice River District
Charles Deste
Vulcan
Bohemia District
H L Robe
Clain
Blace River
Harry Wookins
Ethel A MeNett
C F Fisher
Riley M Gray
Ansa H Pauleon
Claude Spencer
Lela Bogart
Scott Wilkinson
Albert
Walker
Charles Destel
Kohemia
Chambre
Sistera
Eugene Goard
Deschutes River
Prineville Review
Clarence
Veep Canyon
Iset
Canyon
Bia
Sidney Weat
Mr. West
Lower Deschutes Bridge
Prineville
C. W. Ensan
Matthew Laughlin
Eonnes
Shttee
Joe
Castoria
Otel
Samuel Pitcher
Fac Simile Signature of
Bears
Toe Ingham
J. J Hendercop
Coburg
Oliver
Chambers
Hall & Sons
Secphert & Dodge
Scobert & Dodge
Bouvucer
CR. Loomis
Lorane
Tyrof-Two
P. O
Emall
Willamette Atreet
M. G. E. Bennett
H. E. Penland
Anna Maurer
Dron's
DR. McDougal
Preston
J. Christie
Board of Medical Examiners
Bangs’ Stable
Olive
JJ. Walton
State Office
Walton Engens
A. C. Woodcock
Woodcock & Potter, A
Louis E Bean
Wre Blok
Andrew L. Chez
Farm Joans
Smkoce
E. C. Lake
Sean the
Mra
Skipworth
Merien
P. D. Hos
Janetson City
Oorermetis
Eugene and Son
Leanne
Ruth
Tukip
Ila
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