Desert Oasis of Idaho Orchard Wins Global Honors
Eighteen years ago a man settled in a dry Idaho valley and created Blue Lakes farm on six hundred forty acres. The lava soil and creek watering the orchard earned gold medals at Paris, Omaha, and Buffalo exhibitions. The venture yields about ten thousand dollars yearly in a sheltered desert paradise free from blight and pests.
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Desert
Resentment at Law At Dannemora After Executions
A large New York prison witnessed a wave of gloom after three brothers died in the electric chair for murdering their uncle. Fifty long term inmates in an upper tier shrieked as witnesses left the death house, alarming civilians and leading to solitary confinement for the group and other convicts showing rising nervousness.
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New York
Convite
Concealed Weapon Debate Stirs Roosevelts Visit
A Chicago Chronicle correspondent argues that a revolver is not a concealed weapon under New York law. The piece cites a 20 to 30 year old supreme court ruling limiting concealed weapons to items like slung shot, brass knuckles, sword canes, daggers, sandbags, and similar devices.
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State of New York
Right Kind of Talk on Gambling Stand
A Portland Municipal Association member criticizes Mayor Williams for delaying a gambling shutdown. He asserts readiness, with top attorneys, to press for immediate action rather than waiting for January or financial recovery, praising Honeyman for taking a principled stand.
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Williams
Portland
Honeyman
Oregon paper rails at mail service again
An Oregon newspaper continues its critique of the mail service, lamenting recurring issues and urging improved efficiency. The piece underscores ongoing frustrations with delivery and timeliness, reflecting local concerns about public service reliability.
Roast of Lane postmasters provokes letters to proper channel
The Register denounces Lane county postmasters but finds the fault lies with its own mailing department. Oregon mail service is praised for addressing complaints, but the paper laments wasted space and urges directing grievances to the correct officials for action.
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East Oregonian
Register
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Register Office
Fall of w yourein rocked by indulgent parents in Portland
Admer Johnson confesses to two holdups in Portland, saying he acted as a highway robber and took small sums. He is the son of the late A H Johnson a Portland pioneer butcher once noted for wealth. Admer grew up in idleness and luxury, later turning to crime after wasted inheritance.
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Target practice at Angel Island tests big guns
Sixteen shots fired from Angel Island fort in San Francisco Bay toward a floating target five miles away cost 20,000. One shot hit the moving pyramidal chicken coop shaped target. eight of ten shots from a 12 inch gun would have hit a warship. The target, a fifteen foot high structure, was moved by a tow line attached to a tug.
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Fred
Angel Island
San Fracisco Bay
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Twins Multiply Across Two Generations in Mitchellsville
Mrs. John Beam of Mitchellsville New York gave birth to twins in a recent period. Her daughter living nearby also bore twins about the same time. Before congratulations ended the grandmother reported becoming mother to two healthy children. The public awaits word from other adult female family members if any exist.
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John Beam
Mitchellsville
New York
Public uproar over New Jersey abuses and court punishment
Public sentiment condemns New Jersey for cause and corruption tied to trusts and crime. A judge in New Jersey ordered a father to spank his daughter in open court for stealing eggs, provoking widespread outrage and concern over judicial authority and public morals.
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New Jersey
Advertisers in the Guard Benefit From Local Paper
The Guard serves as Eugene’s home paper delivering business news and daily events readers value. Advertisers reach a loyal audience who patronize Guard advertisers over non ad supported merchants.
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Guard
Eugene
Flying machine ends with a ducking over Potomac
A builder tried a new flying contraption starting from a track seventy feet above the Potomac. It gained only a momentary glide before plummeting into the river, leaving the inventor soaked but unhurt.
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Portland Mayor Orders Higher Gambling House Tax
Portland mayor directs police chief to raise the monthly assessment on gambling houses, a move framed as city revenue but questioned as a morally dubious partnership with vice and crime. The action signals a crackdown tied to city funds.
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Williams
Portland
Albany Post Office Receipts Rise Questioned
Albany papers refrain from discussing the year long increase in post office receipts prompting questions from readers about the lack of coverage and the reasons behind the change.
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Albany
Albany Post Office
Reason for Shame Senator Mime Drunken in Washington Street
A satirical note mocks a congressman found drunk in the street in Washington. The incident includes a policeman who allegedly arrested him and a colonel and major's quips, reflecting sharp political ribbing and public scandal lore.
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Washington
Hegad
Cigger
Terrific Downpour Strands Suburban NYC and Several Cities
Floods in New York and surrounding regions crippled traffic and flooded basements. Six inches of rain fell by morning with extensive property losses, horses drown, and residents cut off. Paterson Delware river levels rise, bridges swept away, mills shut, and relief measures organized as floods spread across Passaic and surrounding towns.
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Gorux
Wallabout
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Ratte
Devastating Flood Hits Town With Widespread Damage
The city’s downtown area endures record high floodwaters from two to six feet. Mills factories and homes suffer extensive damage. One drowning reported among the affected residents.
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Easton
Delaware
Cottage Grove Opens Council Hears King Claims
Cottage Grove residents gathered as Mr King spoke at a mass meeting about opera house concerns and alleged city treasury irregularities. Council debated gambling licensing, but a tie vote left enforcement lax and Mayor Veatch voted against the measure.
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Jack Frost in Nevada
Winnemucca Nevada October 9 Jack Frost the desperado who killed two men at White Horse Harney County Oregon Sunday morning is still at large but is believed within a few miles of Winnemucca on a jaded horse and short of food supplies His capture is expected any moment A Harney County deputy sheriff who witnessed Frost start away held at gunpoint and compelled him to kiss the deputy goodbye as Frost ordered him to approach.
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Jack Frost
White Horse
Harney County
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Convicts arraigned on murder charges after Folsom escape
Sacramento dispatch reports two Folsom penitentiary escapees, Wood and Murphy, were arraigned in superior court on murder charges after a prison guard was killed during the breakout. The case was continued to allow defense counsel to be obtained.
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Wood
Murphy
Folsom Penitentiary
Eperior
Captured Outlaws In County Treasurer Safe Raid
A citizen posse chasing three burglars who blew open the county treasurer’s safe early this morning killed one bandit and captured the other two. The burglars remain unnamed.
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Oliver
Free Legal Aid Society Incorporation in San Francisco
The Legal Aid Society has been incorporated in San Francisco to provide free legal services and safeguard the rights of the poor.
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San Fancisco
Legal Aid Society
Rain Starts California Season With First General Rain
San Francisco reports the first general rain of the season. By noon four hundredths of an inch had fallen, marking the initial wetting across California’s coast.
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San Francisco
Explorer reports September eruption near Mount St Helens
W White, an explorer, returned with a report of an earthquake and eruption on September 11 near St Helens. He traveled with U S Engineer Kent and two brothers, Miller. Trees were uprooted, two horses stampeded, and major explosions occurred as they searched. Steam continues to issue from hundreds of crevices.
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W. White
U. S
Kent
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White
Fatal boiler explosion at Potts Brothers sawmill
Roseburg Oregon October 9 Benjamin F P Sanders aged about 35 was killed almost instantly when a boiler exploded at Potts Brothers sawmill ten miles east of Myrtle Creek yesterday morning. Albert Potts and Frank T Dunning were seriously injured with Dunning having a broken arm and shoulder. Sanders was postmaster designate at Nugget. Mill wrecked. Medical aid dispatched from Myrtle Creek and Canyonville.
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Roseburg
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Nugget
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Poisoning at Camp El Paso Post Cripple Creek
Military authorities report an attempted mass poisoning at Camp El Paso post near Cripple Creek Colorado. Poison was placed in the drinking water tank. Sixty soldiers fell seriously ill from the contamination. Officials say quiet measures were used to catch the perpetrator, but no arrest has yet been made.
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Camp el Paso
Band Plans Event Under J J Hughes Direction
The group, previously known as the Fourth Regiment band, began rehearsals last night for an event later this month. Under J J Hughes, an excellent program is expected, based on past concerts by the organization under its former name.
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J. J. Hughes
Fourth Regiment
Military review marks final day at Camp Young Kentucky
On October 9 General Kobbe reviewed ten thousand troops at Camp Young in Kentucky. Infantry and cavalry from the regular army and National Guard formed on the plateau beside the Ohio River, presenting a formidable sight on the encampment’s last day.
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Primary Law Is His Hobby
State Senator Geo C Brownell of Clackamas arrives in Eugene and discusses Oregon politics. He rejects a federal appointment, favors direct primaries to curb machines, and plans to push a primary bill in the legislature to ensure better candidates. He aims to return to the state senate and continue lobbying for reform.
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Eugene
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ELOPED COUPLE NABBED TRYING TO FLEE TO PORTLAND
In Oregon La Grande area a Black man known as Black person Tom and Mrs. J. J. Hutchinson white, the wife of a Summerville farmer, were arrested yesterday while attempting to elope to Portland. They were with Mrs Hutchinson's 1 year old child. The man, formerly a bouncer at Brazier's Portland resort, said he is a solicitor.
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Nerge
Change in Reception Cafe Lessee Named
Mac Sommerville has leased to Mrs Lackey for a term of years a share of the Reception Cafe, the well known men s resort. Mrs Lackey has been connected with the Place for five years and has managed recently. He and George Berger will operate the Place hereafter. Sommerville retires due to rheumatism and health issues.
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No Lackey
Eugene band management plans season concert event
The Eugene band management aims to host a season concert at an undated future date. It outlines initial plans for a fret band concert, seeking to organize a formal season event.
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Eugene Band
Frightful Accident Claims Child in Cumberland
In Victoria British Columbia yesterday ex mayor Carthew grouse hunted with his son and an eight year old daughter. As he prepared to shoot he warned the boy and the gun discharged striking the girl in the chest. She died minutes later in her father's arms. Carthew is overwhelmed by the tragedy.
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Cumberland
Carthew
Russia rushes Manchuria construction in Manchuria
London dispatch reports Russia accelerating government building work in Manchuria dated yesterday. Authorities plan rapid action rather than evacuation as naval forces expand. A new gunboat joins the fleet at New Oh before the large naval armada sails toward the Korean peninsula. Joint land and sea exercises near Port Ay involve ninety warships sailing for Korea.
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Port Ay
Fire at Cottage Grove Burns Veatch Barn
Cottage Grove reports early morning blaze at H Q Veatch residence barn destroying harness saddles back and aged horse valued at about 60, with no insurance. Firemen saved some livestock but horse died. suspects drunken tramp set fire. residents deplore nuisance and urge stronger town enforcement.
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H.Q Veatch
Bay
Veatch
Knights Anniversary Ball Planned by Lodge No 33
Heo lodge No 33 Knights of Columbus set plans for a grand ball marking its 13th anniversary. A committee including Hamlin Taylor N ps W Taylor and G W 6 was formed to arrange details. The event date shifts to November 6 as the lodge anniversary falls on a Sunday.
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New Store for Eugene Opens Soon
The Fastern Clothing plans a Eugene opening after relocating from Portland to the Slanders building at Eighth and Charnelton. They will install a ring and offer bargains when they open. Local notices mention upcoming ads and promotions in Portland and Eugene.
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