Southern hosts welcome Taft in Memphis parade reception
In Memphis on October 27 thousands of Southerners gave a warm welcome to President Taft. Mayor Malone praised his administration as promising for the South. Taft defended waterway policy, then led a parade to dedicate a new building, before addressing Governor Patterson and departing for Helena Ark. The visit drew governors from many states and speeches urged stronger state-national cooperation.
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Heiress Antoinette Gazzam Sued For 150000
Mrs Marshel Clark wife of a palmist known as Professor Niblo sues Miss Antoinette Elizabeth Gazzam wealthy Storm King New York heiress for 1400 alleging alienation of affection. Gazzam owns a large estate with extensive New York area property and strong social ties.
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Marshel Clark
Professor Niblo
Antoinette Elizabeth Gazzam
Storm King-on-the- Hudson
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Clark
Miss Gazzam
New York City
New York
Mrs Astor Begins Divorce Proceedings
New York report notes Mrs John Jacob Astor has begun divorce proceedings against her husband. Hearing before Referree Charles Youtie underway with testimony expected to be completed and the referee’s report filed within a month.
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New York
Charles Youtie
John Jacob Astor
Reserve
Weather Outlook For Oregon and Nearby Areas
A brief weather notice reports warmer conditions in eastern portions tonight with rain expected on Thursday. California’s neighboring regions may see similar patterns as a low pressure moves inland, bringing scattered showers and mild temperatures to coastal zones.
Japan's Korea policy unchanged after Ito's assassination
Tablo reports the foreign office confirms Japan will keep its Korea policy steady despite Prince Ito’s assassination. Editorials urged immediate annexation, but officials say reformation plans remain intact. Also notes A P Stover will speak in Eugene Friday at the Grange fair and local talks on moving the Albany experiment plant to Eugene.
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Japan
Corea
Ito
Korea
Foreign Office Today
A. P. Stover
Eugene
Springfield
Commercial Club
Albany
Fight offer from Needham not confirmed
New York reports a California telegram claiming H. B. Needham of Coalinga offered 100000 for the Jeffries Johnson fight, but the detail is not confirmed Berger doubts it while Jeffries jokes wires may have crossed. Jeffries to undergo removal of a growth in his left nostril this afternoon.
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California
H. 8
Needham
Coalinga
Jeffries-Johnson
Berger
Jeffries
Ages sizes from 2 to 16 priced at $1 each
Readable fragment notes ages from 2 years to 16 years and each item priced at one dollar. Details on product or source context are limited but indicate uniform pricing per age range.
DRY FARMERS DECIDE TO STAY WITH OLD NAME
Billings October 27 The dry farming congress voted 37 to 148 to keep the organization name unchanged despite pressure from railroads and land agents to rename. Officers elected include President F W Mondell Wyoming and American vice presidents F C Bowman Idaho H B Hemming New Mexico R W Thacher Washington. Executive committee members include J M Patterson Oregon H L Moody Washington and W H Philbrick Idaho.
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Congress
Dry Farming Congress
F. W. Mondell
Wyoming
F. C. Bowman
Idaho
H. B. Hemming
New Mexico
R. W. Thatcher
Washington
George Harcourt
Alberta
Canada
W. R. Motherwill
Saskatchewan
Senor Viada
Mexico
Lasszto Goyer
Hungary
Theodore Kryshtofrovich
Russia
J. M. Patterson
Oregon
H. L. Moody
W. H. Philbrick
Spokane Post Office Clerk Stole Letters
Inspectors spotted George H. Coonee hiding letters in his pocket at the Spokane post office. He confessed to starting thefts last July after a salary raise dispute and claimed to have stolen more than $1000. He has a wife and three children.
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George H. Coonee
Coonee
Coonece
Dunn's squash exhibition attracts attention in city
F E Dunn displays a squash in his store window with Dunn's name raised after the letters were scratched during half growth. W D Scobert notes Deschutes railroad work boosts The Dalles business 100 percent over last year. A Halloween party for West Side Congregational Aid Society is set for October 30 from 5 to 7 30 p m with a 35 cent menu. Jos Piron buys 400 acres near Crow southwest of Eugene for 3000 dollars, timber value alone suggests a bargain.
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Dunn
W. D. Scobert
Scobert & Dodge
Dalles
Deschutes
Hallowe’en
West Side
Congregational Aid Society
Attempt to Save Lives of Wrecked Crew
St Johns reports life savers launched from tugs and other craft toward Seal Cove to reach the wrecked steamer Hestia after it ran on a ledge. More than twenty feared dead. six men rescued in pitiful condition were taken off as the last boat vanished. Captain Newman and 34 crew members were listed as lost.
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Newman
Hestia
General Oliver O. Howard Dies at Burlington Virginia
General Oliver O. Howard, last of the Union Civil War commanders, died in Burlington Virginia on October 26. The News records his passing as a significant link to the war era and notes his long service and leadership.
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Burlington
Oliver O. Howard
General Howard Dies at 79 in Pacific Northwest Home
The article notes the death at age 79 of General Oliver O. Howard at his Pacific Northwest residence. It recalls his prominence to pioneer residents and his Civil War era command of the Department of the Columbia during the Nez Perce War of 1877 8, directing government forces against Chief Joseph’s band across the border.
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Pacific Northwest
General Howard
Oregon Country
Department of the Columbia
Redskins
Joseph
Canadian
McMahon Confesses to Triple Family Murders in Kansas City
James McMahon, a self confessed killer, admits murdering his sisters Margaret and Rose Van Royen and brother in law A R Van Royen after two hours of questioning. He describes a meticulously planned spree and theft of rings and valuables, prompted by a long standing property dispute.
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Kansas City
James Mc- Mahon
Margaret van Royen
Rose Mc- Mahon
A. R. van Royen
McMahon
Patrick McMahon
Taggart
Becker
James McMahon
Rose
van Royens
Lon
Mrs. van Royen
McMahons
Merchants Bank and D Link Buy From John Hampton
John Hampton disposed of the Hampton block portion at Seventh and Willamette occupied by the Palace of Sweets and McCormick Smiths cigar store to the Merchants bank and David Link. The bank takes the portion by the Palace of Sweets and Mr Link the remainder. The deal closed late yesterday. the bank will enlarge its banking rooms by occupying the adjoining room. Link receives a 40 foot frontage on Seventh Street. The property was once the McClung block built by J H McClung. Later John and Alton Hampton owned the building. Merchants Bank bought the south portion from them. Alton later sold out to John.
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John Hampton
Hampton
Seventh and
Willamette Streets
Palace of Sweets
McCormick & Smith
Merchants’ Bank
David Link
Mr. Link
McClung
J. H. McClung
John and Alton Hampton
Alton
John
Woman flies with Wilbur Wright in first US ascent
College Park October 27 Wilbur Wright piloted a heavier than air machine with Mrs Ralph H Van Deman aboard. The four minute flight showcased a rare display of skill as Mrs Van Deman became the first American woman to ascend in a heavier than air aircraft.
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College Park
Wilbur Wright
Ralph H. van Deman
Oil prospecting in Linn county Ohio man eyes oil site
An Ohio man near Holley in Linn county is prospecting for oil. He has 1100 acres located and is seeking machinery to begin work. He claims the area offers the best oil formation yet found in the state.
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Holley
Linn County
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