Senator Bourne Looks After New P D Building
Senator Bourne reports progress on the Eugene Oregon federal building project. A letter from the supervising architect explains the site is not discriminated against and work will begin after initial sketches and drawings. Bids are expected to be invited and construction to start in the coming year.
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Guard
Soapur Bourse
Th S
Washington
Bourne
Treasury Department
Eugene Public Building
Eugene la Pot
J Bourne, JR
Federal
Eugene
Oregon
Telegraph Operators End Strike Returns Ten Keys
In Cleveland on October 14 telegraphers began returning to work after a union resolution kept the strike going. Some reinstatements occurred while others were not rehired. President Small had urged operators to surrender and resume duties yesterday.
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Cleveland
Small
Union Board Suspends President Small in Telegraphers Strike
Chicago observes the national executive board of the Commercial Telegraphers union suspending President Small with immediate effect. The board will direct the strike henceforth and says it will be run by men with red blood.
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Chicago
The
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Small
John Paul Jones Dies in Oregon Hospital
John Paul Jones longtime Southern Pacific traveling passenger agent in Oregon died yesterday at Good Samaritan hospital. He had been ill for months and was renowned for courtesy, kindness, and steadfast business integrity, with a career spanning years on the Pacific coast. His loss will bring sorrow to many readers of the Oregonian.
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John Paul Jones
Southern Pacific Line i
Oregon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr. Jones
Southern Pacif'c
Pacif'e
Oregonian
Skeets Swann Takes Charge of Seattle Alaska-Yukon Team
Corvallis Oct 14 Skeets Swann famed Oregon basketball coach named manager of Seattle Alaska-Yukon team set to tour the United States in a private car. Team heads to New York in about two weeks.
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Corvallis
Skeets Swann
Regon
Seattle
United Sites
New York
Thurston Notes Barns Prune Crop and Harvest News
Thurston reports C O Elner near completion of a new barn while A McMahon gathers materials for another. Mrs M G Jackson visits from Metford to stay with her son Alex Mathews in EuSys. Rains promise good pasture for fall and winter feed, pruning is finished, Thurston dryer shipped 300 tons of fine prunes, potato harvest awaits with prices around one dollar per cwt. Diggers, grain grinding, and wood sawing continue. Mrs Oswell of Fairmount joins as a teacher. A peach tree seeds itself, growing nine feet with large peaches reaching nine inches.
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Thurston
C. O. Elner
A. McMahon
M. G. Jackson
Ross Matthews
Metford
Mia
Alex Mathews
EU- Sys
Former O. A. C. football man wed in Indianapolis
A. H. Steckle formerly of Ohio Agricultural College married Miss Edith Mellering in Indianapolis. He contracted typhoid while at O. A. C., and Mellering served as his nurse. the couple’s romance culminated in marriage.
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A. H. Steckle
Edith Mellering
Indianapolis
Miss Mellering
Gompers Urges Unionists to Enter Politics
New York recognizes an appeal from President Gompers of the AFL sent to Central Federated Union affiliates. He calls on labor bodies to press candidates to declare their stance on government by injunction, arguing abuses threaten liberty and urging unions to vet judicial and legislative hopefuls.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Record broken by two year old pacing filly Club Beauty
Oklahoma October 14 The world's pacing record for two year olds was broken yesterday by Club Beauty a gray filly owned and driven by Frank T Vennum In 2 19 percent over a half mile track
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Oklahoma
Club Beauty
Frank T. Vennum
Jack Simpkins Interviewed in Spokane Washington
A Spokane newspaper man spoke with Jack Simpkins, the Federation figure, on the Spokane streets last week. Simpkins denied knowledge of Orchard’s claimed confession, saying he was in Boise as Orchard alleged and had seen Orchard seeking to buy a ranch. He appeared healthy and unafraid of arrest, noting travels to British Columbia Seattle Denver and Coeur d’Alene.
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Portland
Spokane
Jack Simpkins
Federation
Simpkins
S'mpkins
Orchard
Boise
Seattle
Denver
The
Coeur A’ Abney
Unwritten Law Acquitted Bowlsby
Astoria Oregon October 12 The jury in the Bowlsby murder case aboard the steamer Alliance returned a not guilty verdict on the grounds of temporary insanity after a short deliberation The verdict met popular approval
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Astoria, Or
J. H. Bowlsby
Steve Jennings
Alliance
Navy to Import Eastern Laborers for Pacific Coast Work
Washington reports the navy plans to bring Eastern workers to California to repair the battleship fleet next year. Free transport for workers and families is offered, with a government contract requirement and higher wages than in the East. The move aims to secure labor and likely stirs union nerves along the coast.
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Washington
Pacific
California
Navy Department
Street Car Line to Cemetery Near Mason Soon
Work on the street car line from University Avenue to Mason cemetery is advancing quickly. Foreman Utterbach expects completion in about two weeks if weather holds, as soil is easy and progress rapid.
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University Avenue
Mason Cemetery
Utterbach
Lne
Springfield
Foreman Utterbach
Thirteenth Street
Masonic Cemetery
Klovdahl
Hne
Campbell & Walker
Judkna’ Point
University Addition
Hulin Buys East 9th Street Property For New Building
L G Hulin has purchased the old frame restaurant site on East 9th street from Henry Howe for 4000 dollars. The 20 114 by 9 block extends to Park street, with plans for a brick or concrete building. Construction to begin after removing the old structure, possible one or two stories, depending on brick availability. A renter is lined up for the lower floor and a second story could yield offices or lodging rooms.
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L. G. Hulin
East 9Th Street
Henry Howe
Mr. Hulin
Ninth Street
Park Street
Hulin
Douglas County builds roads to Bohemia mining district
Herbert Leth reports Bohemia mining district is very active with development and many men employed. He toured the Douglas side, noting trails being built from the county road into the district to connect mines with Roseburg. These trails foretell roads that will divert trade to Roseburg.
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Herbert Leth
Bohemia
Douglas
Douglas County
Roseburg
Mar ned at Justice of the Peace office in Eugene
Wayne W. Clover and Misa Daisy Deffenbacher both of Coburg were married by Justice of the Peace Bryson on October 14 1907 at the Eugene office. A second ceremony occurred at D B Hawkins home on Washington street Eugene on October 13 1907 with B B Dettz and Le la Eddy, Rev C C Wright officiating.
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Justice of the Peace
Bryson
Eugene
Wayne W. Clover
Misa Daisy Deffenbacher
Coburg
D. 8. Hawkins
Washington Street
B. B. Dettz
Le'la Eddy
Rev
C. C. Wright
Pocene and Cotehar Transfer Legal Interest to Bean Party
In a terse notice, Bor. Ie Pocene and C. Cotehar transfer legal rights to Attorney L. E. Bean and his wife and son. The brief item lists parties involved but omits further details or dates.
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Ie Pocene
C. Cotehar
L. E. Bean
Lumbermen Plan Campaign Against Railroad
Cottage Grove Oregon October 12 The Western Oregon Lumber Manufacturers Association held its first meeting to gear up for the winter season. President J H Chambere presided as attendees and outside parties discussed uniting to contest the Interstate Commerce Commission rate of 3.10 to California bay points and to seek tariff change oversight. A motion backed shared action with Oregon and Washington lumber groups to push interstate tariff reform through the ICC and gain support from railroad commissioners. The group urged Lane County assessors to raise the roadbed valuation of the Southern Pacific to 30000 per mile affecting Douglas Linn and Marion counties.
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Cottage Grove
Western Oregon Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
tDu Owl
Willamette Valley
J. H. Chambere
Interstate Commerce Commission
California Bay
Oregon and Washington
National Meeting of Railroad Commisssioners
Lane County
Southern Pacific
Douglas, Linn
Marion Counes
Washington Wins From Willamette Football Clash
Salem Oregon October 14 Washington University defeated Willamette University 21 to 0 in a varsity football game played this afternoon at Salem with Washington mounting a decisive offensive showing led by its backfield.
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Salem, Or
University of Washington
Willamette University
Washingto
Land grant figures show Oregon timber acreage held by Southern Pacific
A report to the Oregon railroad commission details the Oregon & California Railroad Co owning or entitled to 4,214,840.26 acres of grant land mostly in Oregon. By June 30, 1906, 1,036,634.77 acres were sold at an average $4.75, yielding $5,214,234.23 receipts. expenditures were $1,759,217.95, leaving $3,455,016.28 in the land fund. By June 30, 1907 receipts were $597,912.41 with $157,150.11 expenses, a $410,762.20 yearly profit, and total net receipts reaching $3,551,320.07. Land under lease in 1907 totaled 6523.36 acres.
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Oregon Railroad Commission
Oregon & California Railroad Company
Oregon
Rail freight bribery case delayed to November 4
Los Angeles October 14 The passing of sentence upon the Santa Fe Railway Company convicted of rebating on shipments between Arizona and California has been postponed until November 4.
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Los Angeles
Santa Fe Railway Company
Arizona
Califor
Better Train Service Sought For Woodburn Springfield Route
Southern Pacific plans changes on the Woodburn Springfield division after the South Santiam bridge washout. A petition signed by residents urged shifting the south-bound Springfield train to depart Albany for Springfield earlier, aiming for a 4 to 4:30 pm arrival. The railroad may extend service to Eugene via the cut off, making Eugene the terminus instead of Springfield.
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Southern Pacific Company
Woodburn-Springfield
South Santiam
W. H. Jenkins
Oregon
Springfield
Eugene
Lane county fruit growers form association at courthouse
About 15 Lane county fruit growers met in the courthouse to form a fruit growers association. A drafting committee was named to prepare a constitution by laws and articles of incorporation. The group aims to secure better prices and easier shipments, noting Hood River and other districts pay higher rates. A second meeting is set for next Saturday at 2 p m to complete organization. all county fruit growers urged to attend.
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Lane County
Gee
A. Dorris
H. F. McCornack
Frenk Chase
O. Holt
M. H. Harlow
Oregon
Hood River
Spanish general recalled from Casa Blanca amid Franco-Spanish frictions
Marit Oct 14 The government orders General Santa Olly home as Spanish commander at Casa Blanca. His disagreement with General Drude has sparked ongoing friction between French and Spanish forces.
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Marit
Santa Olly
Casa Blanca
Drude
OAS Tort Case Noted in Unclear Text Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an OAS tort matter with possible reference to a court or official action. Readable portions indicate a liability or legal case but lack clear names, dates, or jurisdictions to confirm specifics.
Thomas Ryan to retire from Interior post this month
Washington October 14 Thomas Ryan first assistant secretary of the Interior for nearly eleven years will retire from office late this month. Frank Pierce of Salt Lake City will act as successor. A dispatch from St Paul says Great Northern manager F E Ward has tendered his resignation. Other high officials are reported to be resigning. Junction City football defeated the high school in a tightly contested game by a small margin. Renfro fled with stock brand papers to be filed suit against Juntion City hardware merchant for 471.42 with interest from September 13 1907.
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Washington
Thomas Ryan
Frank Pierce
Salt Lakety
St. Paul
F. E. Ward
Great Northern Railway
Bie
Junction City
W. H. Renfro
Jeff Hip
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
L. Bilyen
J. McParland
Junition City Hardware
Junction items and hospital note from Colfax area
The hotel doors closed suddenly last week due to internal issues. J. M. Nichols has leased the hall and gained control. W. H. Baber returned from Portland sanitarium with daughter Emma and son B. D. Baber of Colfax, Washington. Baber’s illness is liver cancer and very serious.
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J. M. Nichols
W. H. Baber
Portland Sanitarium
Miss Emma
B. D. Baber
Colfax
Washington
Baber
Portland
Junction City High School Forms First Student Body
A student body was organized at Junction City high school this week for the first time to arouse interest in the school. A football eleven has also been organized and a practice game will be played today with the city aggregation. There are twenty six scholars enrolled in the high school. Dr Owen and family with Mr Cooper and wife plan to leave November 1 for Los Angeles California for a postgraduate course. Mr and Mrs Cooper will visit friends.
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Owen
Cooper
Los Angeles
California
Junction City
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Fairmount
Jack S'Mpkins
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Tom
ED Howe
Marned
Bor
Willamette
Southern Pacific Land Grant Figures
East Side Branch
Albany Aternoon
Thomas Evan
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
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