Brief Notables and Local Notices From Oregon Newspapers
Brief items report Chas Farrow appointed notary in Oregon and Scarborough & Co succeeding the Eugene Grab sod Produce Co name change. Portland Telegram notes Dre W Kuykendall as republican candidate for governor. A 15 year old girl, Efe McCual loch, died by suicide at Hopeburg on November 14. Pendleton sees Elmer Cleaver backing a $11,000,000 mining company incorporation. Deliveryman M J Calloway builds a barn and woodshed on East Fourteenth. A man charged with forgery after attempting a worthless check in Pendleton. Local Maccabees tent grows. 16 new candidates initiated. Jasper Wilkins of Coburg earns gold at Pan American Exposition for grain, grasses, wool. New plank roadway behind Hoffman House improves winter mud. Wm McFarland expands the front of his blacksmith shop at West Eighth and Olive. ALA Simmons quits a Willamette corner tent photo gallery for the season. Oregonian notes Eric Skipworth, a Democratic campaigner from Lane County, registered at Belvedere in Eugene. Corvallis Gazette reports a Lane County wedding for Josiah H Herron and Miss Edwards tomorrow.
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Lee Leuted
Pendleton
Je Jo
Kolighta
The
Maccabees
Jasper Wilkins
Coburg
Wm McFarland
Weat Eighth and
Olive Streets
Eric Skipworth
Lane County
Belvedere
Eugene
Oregon Bar Association
Corvallis
Josiah H Herron
Miss Edwards
Northwest Timber Lands Sold Amid Accusations of Fraud
A 4000 acre Western Washington timber tract sold for 22 per acre, with the buyer’s syndicate controlling about 1,000,000 acres. The piece notes most timberland was bought for a song, often via government malfeasance, and criticizes the timber lands management as scandalous and criminal, accusing Eastern speculators of exploiting Pacific Northwest resources.
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Wortland Telegram
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Work of Tom Johnson on Cleveland tax reform
Tom L Johnson, mayor of Cleveland, argues in The Ideal City that tax inequalities were stark. He recalls establishing a tax school, discovering underappraisal of property, and the city board’s increased valuations for street railways and utilities, boosting tax revenue by about 17.6 million and cutting the levy from 5 percent to 2.67 percent.
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Tom L Johnson
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
City Board of Equalization
Electric Light Company
Paty
Corbett praised as Oregon’s strong political figure
Albany Democrat argues Oregon should honor Henry Corbett for his public spirit and leadership. It lauds his character, notes his loss in a race, and predicts the Lewis and Clark Centennial will be a statewide asset, urging continued support from voters and press alike. It contrasts Salem’s pace with state capital energy and cites praise from the Salem Independent. A U.S. Bureau of Ordnance report details a new 15 inch dynamite gun, 40 feet long, capable of delivering 500 pounds of nitro gelatin to about 5,000 yards with precise firing and a new fuse for reliable detonation.
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Salem
Corbett
Oregon
Henry Corbett
Congress
Bureau of Ordnance
United States
Sandy Hook
San Francisco
Pope’s Critique Sparks Debate on American Philippines Rule
The Pope’s remark that the American occupation of the Philippines harms church interests is challenged as unfounded by critics who argue the church should align with modern progress. They claim the pope is fallible in this stance and understate the benefits of the shift from Spanish rule to U.S. governance.
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Ope Leo
Philippines
Winter trip to California and Arizona via Shasta route
Two daily Portland departures offer a memorable winter journey through Southern California and Arizona. The voyage promises varied scenery, vegetation, and resort options with improved sleeping cars and competitive rates. Illustrated guides are available from KRB Miller, Gen Passer Agent, Portland.
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California
Arizona
Portland
Illustrated Guides of
Football Team Organized by Daily Guard Meeting
The Military Club at the Armory organized a football team with Caes Griffin as manager and Percy Patterson as assistant manager. Ralph Buck Starr was elected captain. a second meeting was set for tryouts to finalize the lineup. Prospective players include Clive Cheshire, Arthur Stubling, Fred Withrow, C E Innis, Tad Luckey, Gray, Hay Babb, Ralph Starr, Burgess Ford, Lester Luckey, and Roy Knox, with possible additional experienced players.
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UAKD
Caes Griffin
Percy
Tad Luckey
Gray
Hay Babb
Ralph Starr
Burgess Ford
Lester Luckey
Roy Knox
Ween
Real estate transfers and court notices from the courthouse
Multiple property deeds record transfers in Lancaster and other townships with sums listed. Transactions include Crow et al to Josie H Castel for lots and blocks, John Olsen acreage, Thorndike to Edward LaBrie, Agnes Warner estate land, and Nancy Kirk estate transfer. Also proof of labor for Calvaras claim and a will filed for Eugene Fall detailing inheritance and executor appointment. A marriage license is issued for Josiah Herron and Miss Settle Edwards with N Edwards as witness.
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John Olsen
James Thorndike
Elenor Thornodike
Edward KE LaBrie
O&c KR
Agnes Warner
Sarah M Houston
Nancy A Kirk
P Wold
Eugene
Gertrude Wold
Hia
Eugene Mill Will Be a Fossilized Wonder Allegation
Albany Democrat reports hard claim that Eugene mill project is unlikely to proceed. Wagoon guarantees first class machinery, bonus raised to be paid only if a viable plant and $3500 payroll exist. Machinery moved from Sigourney Iowa. local reminiscence suggests it resembles Brownsville Eagle mill setup sold for $3000.
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Albany Democrat
Wagoon
Eugene
Albany
Sigourney
Iowa
Eagle Mill
Brownsville
Mitchell seeks Eastern Oregon federal judicial district
Eastern Oregon exchange 18 authority reports Senator Mitchell contemplates introducing a bill to create an Eastern Oregon federal district with a judge marshal clerk US district attorney and other officers. If enacted a federal building in Baker City would house the court and plans may combine a post office and court building, giving Baker a substantial and handsome structure.
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Eastern Oregon Exchange
Mitchell
Oregon
United States District
Baker City
Baker
Pure Home Made Brandy Ad
Pure Home Made Brandy for liver kidney or stomach trout bien lagrippe or biliousness. Francia's pure brandies sold in prune apple or pear flavors at 75 cents per quart or 2.50 per gallon. Orders promptly filled by stage or express boxed securely. Made and sold to consumers only. 1M FRANCIS Fifth and Blair street Eugene Cr
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Con
Dr White’s Electric Combs Available at Mr Anna Cope’s
Help wanted notices seek 500 cords of hemlock bark at ten dollars per cord. Inquiries directed to the tannery. W W Haines & Co.
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Dr White
Goats and Oats for Sale in Eugene
Twenty five goats up to five years old offered for sale. Inquire or address M Stephens in Eugene. Also available seed oats and feed oats for sale.
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M Stephens
Eugene
We Give It Up. A Letter From Erugenw Reader
A reader named Deak from Erugenw writes to question editors about selective interviewing in political coverage. He notes he has paid taxes many years and is a regular GUARD reader, asking why supporters of John H Mitchell were omitted while other figures were interviewed, suggesting possible political bias or accidental oversight.
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Deak Oly Guard
Erugenw
Calaboose
Old Guard
Register
Oregon Senator Mitchell Foretells Local Office Pick
Washington correspondent of the Oregonian predicts Mitchell backed candidate will win the Oregon City land office appointment over other delegation choices. The piece notes Mitchell was a warm friend of the New Yorker before the accident that led to his presidency.
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Mitchell
Oregonian Washington
Oregon
Oregon City Land Office
New Yorker
Astounding Discovery From Coopersville Michigan
From Coopersville Michigan word of a pleasant tasting liquid that eases a bad cough and insures a good night’s rest when taken before retiring. Mrs Himelbur ger claims three generations have used Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and never found its equal for coughs and edda. Trial bottles offered by W L Mekgme.
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Coopersville
Mich
Himelburger
Dr King
Gomrem
Gorman to Return to Senate Without Opposition
Maryland Democrats praise Hon A P Gorman as the likely senator without any Democratic opposition, noting broad support and credible backing within the party.
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Maryland
Hon A P Gorman
Senate
New Steel Trust Formed With Fifty Million Capital
Following the success of the large steel trust a new steel ring is organized with 50 million dollars capital to include the steel plate mills.
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Big Steel Trust
Witt Rescue Endangers Old County Residence Fire Action
A report describes efforts to tear down or salvage a derelict residence on Mill Street. Fire and rescue crews respond to threats from the building as neighbors watch, with authorities debating the safest course for removing debris and preserving surrounding property.
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Chas Farrowas
Eugene Grab Sod Produce Co
Scarborough & Co
Dre W Kuykendall
Hugene
Republicas
Efe McCualloch
Hopeburg
Elmer Cleaver
M J Calloway
East Fourteenth Street
Hilyard
Ala Simmons
Sixth and
Willamette
Castoria
New York
Northwest Timber Lands
Tom Johnson
Bears
the Statesman
Krb Miller
Portland, Or
Military Club
Daily Guard
Crow
Josie H Castellota
Lancaster
Chas Destel
Bohemia
Mise Settle Edwards
N Edwarde
Foree
Harness
Standard Oil Company
Francis
Blair State
Anna Copeland
East Eleventh Street
Willamette and
Oak
Haines & Cg
Baled Bay
Bono & Son
Irving, Or
Dade
Tony
Weet Sth Street
Julius Goldsmith
Parker
Lee
Wee Erap
Ornerer Taung
VIA
ST. Paul, Duluth, Minneapols, Shicagd
Bervick
Aun
Portas
Queer Wheels
Wince
SNELL
Barker Gun Works
N. T. Wilson
Saratoga
Skeels
New England
Eugene Granite and Marble Works
W W Martin
Pacific Nursery
Company Head Fruit, Shade and Orn
Waters
Bene
Tangent
MOTT
Druggi
DE & Ott
Linn Drug Ca
L Co
JU Green & Son
Teleho
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