Lane County Share Of State Taxes Under New Levy
Lane county will pay 0462 per cent of state taxes this year, with Multnomah 08123 per cent Marion 0613 per cent and Linn 0526 per cent. The levy now uses five year average valuations, then shifts to shared expenditures for future years to determine each county’s proportion. It remains to be seen whether the new scheme will prove popular.
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Lane County
Multnomah County
Marion
Linn
Lane
Doctors In Error Over McKinley Case Autopsy Reveals Flaws
Discussion centers on physicians' early assurances about President McKinley's condition. Autopsy showed kidneys torn, tissue around bullet holes gangrenous, and mortification along the bullet path. The contrast raises questions about medical certainty versus autopsy evidence.
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McKinley
Scian
Boers Seize British Weapons to Arm Forces
Reports state the Boers obtain guns and ammunition by capturing them from the British. They argue the tactic both supplies their own forces and weakens the enemy, describing it as a convenient method.
Northwest City Comparisons Show Portland Debt Lead
The Oregonian reports municipal statistics for Portland Seattle Tacoma and Spokane. Portland holds lead in commercial and industrial rankings yet carries the largest indebtedness mainly from waterworks, with figures showing Portland debt around 5.63 million and water system costs about 4.08 million.
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The
Oregonian
Northwest
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Washington
BORGO
TE Rooune Oy
New Mail Contracts Limit Bidders and Home Presence
The article details upcoming mail service relets west of the Mississippi this fall and winter with new bidder requirements. Bidders must provide a personal supervisor who will reside on or near the route, and carriers will deliver mail into roadside boxes and to bags on posts along the route. Residents near star routes outside town limits or 50 miles of a post office gain eligibility for this privilege.
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United States
Mississippi River
Department
Foreign merchants to be evicted over housing rights in China
The telegraph reports that foreign ministers have decided to evict foreign merchants who occupy houses without owner consent. The piece argues that missionary massacres arose from unfair treatment of China, implying resentment against white foreigners.
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China
Congo Free State to Build 600 Mile Rail Route to Lakes
The government of the Congo Free State plans a six hundred mile railroad to Lakes Albert and Tanganyika. It notes how recently such lakes in Central Africa were mere rumors, highlighting progress in this era.
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Congo Free State
Lakes Albert
Tanganyika
Central Africa
Local notes from Eugene and nearby towns including arrivals and travels
Daily clerks report numerous residents visiting Eugene from Cottage Grove Cottage Grove residents and others arrive in and depart from Portland Salem and Albany. Names include Dora Veatch Alice Thornton Emma Saltzman H J Lamb Tillamook state university students and various businessmen. Several people head for Portland Minnesota Bloomington area and Middle Fork deer hunt plans noted. Local phone crew and logging contractor plans mentioned with Thurston drive 4 000 000 feet.
Albany Democrat Notes $42,000 for Oregon and California Road
The Albany Democrat cites civic aid to trigger bonuses, noting $42,000 granted to bring the Oregon and California road through the city and prevent a direct Maleey to Springfield route via Morrisburg, plus $50,000 and a site for the State University. Seed oats and baled hay offered for sale by Bono & Son of Irving, Oregon.
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Albany Democrat
Eugene
Oregon
Bono & Son
Irving, Or
Local notes on court, recitals, and town events
Circuit court jain session at Hoee burg. Grass seed new crop will soon be in F L Chambers. Barlow Allen has resigned his position at A K Pattersons meat market. Arthur Frazers pianoforte recital at Villard Hall Saturday evening free to the public. A party in town to see support for another dancing school. Andy Titus ill. Jerry Horna returns to Ninth street barber shop. New M E pastor at Springfield is Rew Edwin Gettings. reception tonight. Oregon Baptists in session at Portland. President Strong to speak on Youth, the Time of Attainment. Areha Blackburn sues Geo L Rees for 10000 for alienating his wife. Rees wealthy. Roseburg Review notes gypsy thieves in town heading south. Roosevelt has removed George W Hayes as land office register at Borne for intimate with a married woman. No successor yet. 24 bicycles sold at Crescent agency this year. Crescent stands up, see them at F L Chambers.
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Barlow Allen
A K Patterson
Arthur Frazer
Villard Hall
Andy Titus
Jerry Horna
Ninth Street
Springfield
Edwin Gettings
Roseburg
Roosevelt
George W Hayes
Borne
Oregon
Ore railroad planned from Cottage Grove to Bohemia mines
Det. P J Jennings of Hele na and Musick Mining & Milling announces a 356 mile railroad from Cottage Grove to the Bohemia district with a smelter planned after railroad completion. Over $500,000 for the railroad is secured. Eastern capitalists fund the effort. Engineers from Red Lodge Montana and Tacoma will lead the survey, with field work to begin Thursday.
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Bohemia
Jennings
Aspital
Russell Kimball
Red Lodge
Mont
A B Wood
Tacoma
Portland
Cottage Grove
Court House Items and Real Estate Transfers
Mortgage satisfaction for 83 000 and ad entries with extevatvesass 125 00. Real estate transfers include James Faraldeon 120 acres, Conger to Casperson 40 acres, McFarland to Emer son, and lots in Cottage Grove valued at 100 to 1400. Mining locations listed in Blue River district. Divorce petition of J T Turpen and Martha A Turpen filed. care of two children sought. Marriage license issued to Anson Potter and Miss Pearl.
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Olie Casperson
O&crr
H A Carter
H E Morris
M E Morris
A H Smith
J P Cheshire
Eugene
Marcellus M Thomas
Fairmount
Springfield Lodge
Mrs RH Delp
Laurel Grove
Bart
Grant Tate
Blue River
Bart Late
Washoe
Geo H Delp
Log Cabin
Fall Creek
M IP Crow
Teddy
Deserter Youth Vanishes After Running Away
The 13 year old son of M Gillingham left town yesterday after choosing independence. He sold his books for 115 dollars, bought boot blacking chemicals, and told friends he was heading south. His worried parents alerted railroad officers to detain him if found.
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Roesaway
Gillingham
Birth of Gordon Daughter at Herbert Family Home
Mrs Herbert Gordon welcomed a daughter on Sunday night October 14 1901 weighing five pounds at the Gordon residence. The event marks the addition to the Gordon family with no complications reported.
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Bory
Herbert Gordon
Typhoid Fever Fears Hit Eugene Residents
The Journal notes several typhoid cases and one death, Thomas Farley aged 52, amid reports of improving conditions for W H Westaontt and illness delaying Mayor Bishop. Dr R Jesup is also said to be near death at his Slate Street home after transferring from Oregon hospital. Community concerns rise over Salem and its drinking water.
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Thomas Farley
Journal
W H Westaontt
Bishop
Dr & R
Jesup
Slate Street
Oregon Hospital
Eugene
Salem
Oregon
For Sale 60 Acre Land Near Eugene Noti Valley
For sale 60 acre tract fifteen miles west of Eugene in Noti valley partly improved with good spring water wood soil and timber. Near school price 275 cash or 25 on easy term. Address H F Laxcenourk Kiowa Colorado.
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Eugene
Noti Valley
Priel
Hemlock Bark Wanted by W W Harnes & Co
Wanted 500 cords of hemlock bark at ten dollars per cord. Enquire at the tan bery. W W Harnes & Co.
Goats for Sale and Local Incident Report
Twenty five goats aged one to five years are for sale by M Stephens in Eugene. In other notes a delivery team mishap occurred when horses bolted and overturned a wagon crossing a railroad, causing damage to the wagon and necessitating a new top. Additionally, D Sullivan of Clovertale reports grafted Italian prune trees yielding 13 10 8 8 8 bushels totaling 47 bushels this fall.
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Eugene
Calloway
Cavuery
T D Sullivan
Clovertale
Trea
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