Railway mail service praised by officials in Oregon
A Salem Journal piece attacking the railway mail service is countered by F B Whitney of Portland and Sept Thrall of San Francisco who defend the system. They claim mail handling is efficient with few errors and challenge any substantiated claims of decay or need for revolution. They promise to admit fault if the Journal proves its assertions.
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Salem Journal
Salem
Oregon
F. BE. Whitney
Portland
San Franciso
How the Big Fellows Steal in Steel Stocks
A pitiful tale of immense losses by small investors in steel shares. It describes how a half billion dollars of common stock paid ongoing dividends to attract gulls, then sank as dividends stopped. The piece condemns the theft and questions who allowed such wholesale fraud.
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Amall
Amall Investments
Robbery on Polk County Road Ends With Threats
Dan Frazer, a hop ampler, was held up near the Salem steel bridge end of Polk County and robbed of seventy five cents by two highwaymen. They warned that if he returned with less money they would “kick him all over Polk county,” an insult worse than the injury.
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Dan Frazer
Polk County
Andeas
Salem Steel Bridge
Yellow fever epidemic forces shotgun quarantine near San Antonio
San Antonio and surrounding towns and counties enforce a harsh shotgun quarantine as yellow fever rages. Residents face deadly risk if they stay and lethal consequences if they attempt to leave, reflecting the severity of the outbreak.
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San Antonio
Texas
Oriental shipments reach immense value in Seattle arrivals
The Tosa has just reached Seattle with four thousand tons of Oriental goods valued at 750,000. Silk alone amounts to about 100,000 with eight hundred bales accounted for in the shipment.
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Tosa
Seattle
Everett man sues plant for forty thousand after blast
An Everett Washington man injured when a boiler exploded at a power and light plant sues the company for 40000 claiming damages from the incident. If his luck holds, he may obtain the sum.
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Everett
Washington
Snake charmer killed by boa in German town exhibition
A young woman died when a boa constrictor crushed her during an exhibition in a German town. Spectators cheered the scenes, mistaking the struggle for acting as she screamed and fought for life. Additional notes mention naval and religious figures, not directly linked to the incident.
Terrible accident at Springfield claims Joseph W. Stewart
Joseph W. Stewart, a pioneer resident and Springfield merchant, was killed when a windlass struck him during mill race gate work. He died within minutes after the accident, survived by a large Eugene and Springfield family. His funeral will be held at the family home with burial in Eugene Masonic cemetery.
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Joseph W. Stewart
Springfield
Mr. Stewart
Washburne
Eugene
Eugene Masonic Cemetery
D. E. Loveridge
St. Mary's Epiccopal Church
Coal for Fuel in Eugene Sparks Price Study
Loughmiller and Peter, hardware firm, received a carload of fuel coal from Washington state. They will sell to local buyers to test if coal is cheaper than wood. Current oak wood cord prices range from to per cord. Many believe coal, even with two to three hundred miles of shipping, may be cheaper. Outcome of the experiment remains uncertain.
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Loughmiller & Peter
Washington State
Tres bs Items Guard Special Service
K. D. Scarbrough is engaged in picking the apples in his fine orchard.
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K. D. Scarbrough
Albany Aggies Fall to Varsity Eleven 22 to 0
In a Saturday football game at Kincaid Field Oregon's Varsity overwhelmed Albany by 22 to 0. Templeton kicked the goal and Oregon led 17 to 0 at half time as Albany failed to score after attempting a goal from placement. Attendance was small and manager Graham urged Eugene support for remaining home games.
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Albany
Varsity
U. O
Oregon
Templeton
J. M. Edmunson
K. C. Judd
Graham
Kincaid Field
Eugene
Hanson Named Head Keeper at Sand Island Lighthouse
Florence Notes reports C L Hanson has been transferred from Heceta lighthouse after seven years as first assistant keeper to Sand Island near Port Townsend Washington where he will serve as head keeper. Hanson has about eleven years in the service and left by Yaquina for his new post. Mrs Hanson and children stay near Sutton Lake. Salmon runs decline while canneries run about 320 cases daily, peaking at 425. Mr and Mrs William Kyle and son Edwin depart for San Francisco.
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C. L. Hanson
Heceta
Sand Island
Port Townsend
Washington
Mr. Hanson
Yaquina
Mre
Hangon
Sutton Lake
Wm. Kyle
Edwin
San Francisco
City’s Reply Filed Today in Eugene Street Case
City Attorney filed an answer to Etba Christian’s injunction seeking to block opening East Twelfth Street from Oak to Pearl in Eugene. The document cites Catherine Christian and D R Christian’s 1884 plat dedicating the street, asserts legal ownership and public dedication, and states the city’s street commissioner must remove obstructions per council orders.
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Daily Guard
J. M. Williams
Etba Christian
East Twelfth Street
Christian Land
Oak
Pearl Streets
Catherine Christian
12Th Street
Eugene
Lane County
Oregon
D. R. Christain
Christian
Christain
J. P. Turner
Roseburg Defeats Eugene High in Clean Football Match
Roseburg won 11 to 5 against Eugene High School in a hard fought game at Roseburg. Bradley, a noted league baseball player, played for Roseburg and secured the victory. No injuries occurred though there were typical bruises. Coach R B Bryson of Eugene umpired, C Wagner of Roseburg referee, and a reception for the Eugene team followed at Mrs Parrotts home.
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Roseburg
Eugene
C. Wagner
Saturday Football Scores Across Regions
Multnomah 16 O A C Portland Academy Bishop Scott Academy 0. Columbia 11 Paciffic 5. Willamette 28 Monmouth Nemal 0. Washington Whitman 0. A C D Albany 0. Roseburg High School 11 Eugene High 0. Vancouver correspondent recalls Quaker doctors nearly mobbed in Portland amid money back dispute. Dr Kerry says matter settled and a bonus stands for proof of legitimacy. Cox waves hat and challenges stage.
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Multnomah
O. A. C. D. Portland Academy
Bishop Scott Academy
Columbia University
Paciffic University
Willamette
Monmouth Nemal
University of Washington
Whitman College
Albany College
Roseburg High School
Eugene High School
Vancouver
Wash
Portland Journal
Cox
Kerry
Portland
Herkely
Chemawa
Enid J Stanford
University of Nevada
Albany's Pro professionalism in college football
The Corvallis Gazette questions Albany College football integrity after a manager quit claiming lack of material yet Albany scheduled strong games. It notes Albany recruited Rambaugh from O AC, causing local disappointment and threatens cancellation if explanations are not given.
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Corvallis Gazette
Albany College
Wallace
Albany
Junction Items and City Election Notes
The Times reports the city will hold elections Monday November 2 for mayor three councilmen recorder treasurer and marshal amid growing school enrollment now at least 195 pupils. H L Rann buys the Beebe cottage for 500 dollars. Oak Grove school opens Monday with Miss Ella Moffit as teacher. The district lists several vacant houses two farms without houses and three bachelor residences. Miller Bucknum begin a 30 by 70 warehouse, fronting area adjusted by moving a shoe shop. Marshal Robinson jailed four hobos Tuesday and street court fined three for vagrancy and one for drunkenness at 68 dollars each. they were set to dig a sewer across Avenue and Holly streets.
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Oak Grove
Ella Moffit
Miller & Bucknum
Marshal Robinson
Avenue
Holly Streets
Edith Wilson and W. H. Johnson Wed at Woodburn
Miss Edith Wilson a University of Oregon graduate united in marriage to W. H. Johnson of Applegate Jackson county Saturday afternoon at Woodburn with Rev. B. F. Rowland of Eugene officiating. Bride well liked with many friends祝
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Edith Wilson
University of Oregon
W. H. Johnson
Applegate
Jackson County
Woodburn
Eugene
Beef Shooting Match At Martin Brick Yard
A shooting match for beef was held yesterday at J. M. Martin's brick yard. C. Rickman won first prize, Andy Heitzman took second and fourth, Ira Johnson placed third, and John Kist finished fifth.
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Tj. M. Martin
C. Rickman
Andy Heitzman
Ira Johnson
John Kist
Refuses 10 Page Interview In Portland Case
Daily Oregonian reports a woman connected to a government land fraud inquiry refuses to be interviewed. She is described as staying in Portland then Eugene, with grand jury sessions continuing and plans to hand up a report. Witnesses to be examined as the jury prepares to consider documentary evidence.
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Daily Guard
Oregonian Ware
D. Pater
Jangtan
Portland
Eugene
Dion
Migs
CBOE
Social Realm Parties and Temple Socials Highlight Weekend
A surprise party for My R. B. Snodgrass at Fuip mount celebrated her 16th birthday with games and an elegant supper. Guests included many local couples and Miss Alice Snodgrass and Miss Maxi James. Helmetta Temple hosted a lively session with a representative report, a thank you to the grand temple officers, and an initiation. Emma Green visited Seaburg for school. Albany College football visitors and local crowds filled the depot area with spirited scenes.
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R. B. Snodgrass
Fuipmount
Helmetta Temple
Rathboos & Ters
I. O. O. F. Ball
Grand Temple
Forrence Taylor
A. G. Holden
Grand
Moorhead Honored as State Presiding Officer at Salem
S L Moorhead editor of the Junction City Times received election as president during a recent Salem session. Officers named include first vice president Hoter Jones of Salem, second vice Geo M Cornwall of Timberman Florida, secretary Albert Patland, treasurer Miss Frances Shall of Portland, and sergeant at arms Arthur Conklin of Grants Pass.
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S. L. Moorehead
Junction City Times
State Presa
Salem
Hoter
Jonas
M. Cornwall
Timberman
F* Land
Albert
Patland
Miss Frances
Shall
Portland
Arthur Conklin
Minios Jour Grants Pass
Hostoria
Geo
Himes
Historica
Drunk and Disorderly in Cottage Grove Police Court
Two men from Cottage Grove appeared after a disorderly night downtown. Joe White and Ben Wilsoe were fined amounts totaling ten dollars and paid their penalties. the court adjourned after proceedings on Saturday evening.
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Daily Guard
Joe White
Ben Wilsoe
Beafre
Joan
Costa
Bat White
Willa
Cottage Grove
Justice of
FTA
Wintermeter
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James L. Clark
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T. G. Hendricks
Ashley Stevens
Luckey
John Stewart
Georgia Parker
Creswell
Mr. Summers
Camas Swale
Wm. Miller
Winnie Davis
Goshen
C. H. Mathews
Edgar Parson
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Shep Smith
Smith Avenue
Mooney
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Roosevelt
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Twelfth Street
Woodard & Clarke
Berry
Hotel Columbia
Justice Sparks
Bradley
Northwest
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Beebe
Ben Campbell
St Mieses Green
13Th Street
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Albany College Foot
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