Pacific Coast Cities Plan Unified Action on National Legislation
San Francisco October 5 leaders from Portland Seattle Tacoma Spokane Los Angeles Oakland and San Francisco meet to form a Pacific coast unity group. Executives and commercial bodies align on all national law affecting Pacific border states.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Los Angeles
Oakland
Resigning Councilman Harbaugh Backs Majority Water Plan
After Eugene voters rejected the water bond, Third Ward Councilman I N Harbaugh tendered his resignation to the mayor and council. He defends his record, argues that elected officials must follow the majority platform, and explains support for a gravity water system and Ruehle Creek as source over Fall Creek.
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I. N. Harbaugh
S. Bryson
Harbaugh
Eugene
Waer
Dad
Secad
Fall Creek
Bro “Isher
Fallcreek
Ruehle Creek
Lost Creek
Ruehle
Resigning from Eugene City Council by I N Harbaugh
I N Harbaugh announces his resignation from the Eugene city council after two or more daytime meetings and night sessions. He cites unpaid duties, public criticism, and a desire for a better Eugene while urging harmony with the majority and continued public service.
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Eugene
Admiral Thomas Retired From Navy After Long Career
Washington October 2 Rear Admiral Charles M Thomas long serving commander of the Atlantic battleship fleet during its world trip and later chief of the fleet was placed on the retired list by age limit. His career began in 1865 with Annapolis graduation and included commands of the Lancaster Brooklyn Oregon and service at the Naval Academy War College and coast surveys. W O Heckart wins contract to build Hovey two story brick at West Eighth and Olive streets price about 13000 with lower floor storefront and upper living rooms.
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Washington, D. C
Charles M. Thomas
Magdalena Bay
San Francisco
Navy
Hmit
Thomas
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Naval War College
Coast Survey
Lancaster
Brooklyn
Oregon
Naval Training Station
Newport
Hampton Roads
Fivans
W. O. Heckart
Hovey
West Eighth and
Olive Streets
West Eighth
Notable New York Republican clubman George Sheldon
George KR Sheldon treasurer of the Republican national committee ranks among New York’s leading clubmen. He belongs to about twenty clubs including Union League University Harvard Racket and Tennis and the New York Yacht Club. A Harvard graduate of 1870 he has directed financial work for twenty years.
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George KR. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
New York City
Union League
University
Harvard
New York Yacht Club
IRRIGATION CONGRESS GOES TO SPOKANE
Spokane was chosen for the next irrigation congress as 140 veterans and others attended the event in Albuquerque with several local items noted. Sailings included the Mayflower and Washcalore Coquille bound for San Francisco, while coal oil for Heceta lighthouse was hauled from Coos Bay to Kyle and Sons. News also covered the Oakland’s arrival, a false plague rumor, and local movements of Fred C. Bean Aubrey Bond and Mr. Baker. A Grenada birth was reported, a son born September 26 1905 to Mr and Mrs William Yost.
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Eugene
State University
Grenada
Wm. Yost
William
Papa
West
Lumber firms push operations in Oregon region update
The ChaskK Spaulaing Co of Newberg purchases a yard at Albany and builds a 24 by 100 foot shed as it drives a twelve million foot timber drive from the McKenzie river. McKibben Bros replace a burned mill at Cottage Grove with an 80 HP boiler and 70 HP engine ready to operate. Booth R Kelly Lumber installs a Berlin resaw at Wendling with new sorting table and transfers. Disston Lumber and Chambers Lumber resume operations in October. Oregon Timberman.
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Chaskk. Spaulaing Co
Newberg
Albany
P. W. Spink
McKenzie River
Oregon City
McKibben Bros
Cottage Grove
Walterville
Cera Gorda Lumber Company
Dorena
Seattle
Fischer Bros
Marcola
Bert Andrus
Mountain Home
Chambers Lumber Co
Disston Lumber Company
Disston
Brown Lumber Company
Oregon Timberman
New Boat Willamina Arrives At Florence Port On Siuslaw River
The Willamina, a gasoline freight and passenger craft built for coastal trade, reached Florence from North Bend with flags flying and a shrill whistle. Captain Ludwig Christensen, previously master of the Robarts, now commands the Willamina and may call at Siuslaw often. Local interest grows in establishing regular service to Siuslaw, with a planned fruit exhibit in Eugene to attract newcomers and showcase the valley’s apples. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Knowles of Mapleton returned from Eugene after a few days there.
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Willamina
North Bend
Florence
Ludwig Christensen
Robarts
Willemina
Oregon
Coos Bay
Christensen
Siuslaw
Eugene
Siasian
A. P. Knowles
Mapleton
Springfield visitors enjoyMontgomery Hotel party night
Mr and Mrs Will Washburne of Junction City and others from Springfield and nearby towns stayed at Montgomerys hotel. The crowded season forced the group into one room. After retiring, patrons downstairs danced while Jim Clark, in a nightshirt, performed a can can with Bill Cheshire joining in. The evening ended with Bill Cheshire fatigue and his coat left carelessly on the floor.
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Will Washburne
Junction City
J. L. Clark
B. A. Washburne
Will Cheshire
Montgomery's
McKenzie
Jim Clark
Bill Cheshire
Bedless after bottle spill leaves locals puzzled
A man claimed gun oil caused a bottle to spill and destroy contents. He left for a long while, returned unable to locate his bed, tried every bed in the room, then crawled to a corner in despair. The crowd laughs as a photo of Jim and Will doing the "cutta-shark" is set to be shown at the Gem theatre.
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Will
Jim
Gem Theatre
Valley Lands Wheat to Death by Water Scarcity
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Stover of Portland visit Corvallis to view Long Tom irrigation. He fears wheat farming here is ruined by drought and soil wear, urges crop rotation and clover. A McMinnville note contrasts small irrigated plots with large dry fields, urging irrigation and efficiency. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised by druggists.
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Arthur P. Stover
Portland
Corvallis
The
Times
Stover
Long Tom Farm
Eugene
McMinnville
North Yamhill
Preston Busbee
California
Next Congress to Meet in Rome in 1911
Washington reports that the next tuberculosis congress will be held in Rome in 1911. An official announcement confirmed the location and year for the international gathering addressing tuberculosis concerns.
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Rome
Washington
Record-Setting 24-Hour Auto Race At Brighton Beach
George Robertson of New York won the 24-hour auto race driving a Simplex in 4 record miles. Ralph Mulford and a tight finish earned second and third as tire trouble felled Thomas car. A crash near the fence injured crew and spectators. Pinkerton officer Fickett died later of injuries. Several drivers were hurt as chaos followed the finish.
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Brighton Beach
N. Y
George Robertson
New York
Ralph K. Mulford
Brooklyn
Rnder Thomas
Allen Kingston
Hughes
Zot
Harry Post
Carl Brown
Post
Robertson Mu
Fickett
Pinkerton
Coney Island
Roberson
Thomas D. Fickett
Coney Island Hospital
Charles Gatenja
Harry Block
Harry Cobe
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Salve Promises Pile Relief
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Salve as the best salve for piles. It claims quick relief and strong efficacy, urging readers to try the product for hemorrhoidal symptoms.
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DeWitt
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Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
Lane County Lumber and Sawmill News
Springfield
Montgomery
Robertson
Hasting
Garrett & Mitchell Real Estate Brokers
Sixth and
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Willamette Street
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Eugene Electric Co
J. O. Thomas Wiring
Sappoltes Electric
Phone Main
Eugene, OR
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Willamette St
G. S. Beardsley, M.D
McClung Biz
McLeod the Tailor
Jesse G. Wels
Asios
Wim. G. Martin
Fice Warren
Lulu Munkers
Mar Wa
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