University of Oregon Opens With Strong Prospects
The University of Oregon announces a highly promising year with a likely enrollment increase of about 100 students. President Frank Strong reports schools statewide anticipate doubled attendance in many towns and outlines preparations, faculty work, and expanded library resources for the coming academic year.
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University of Oregon
Frank Strong
Strong
Kemawa
Hood River
Baker City
Portland
Dr Strong
Couriagee
Orief
Friezel
Washburn
Yequina Bay
Straub
College of
Science
Arte
Court House Chattel and Real Estate Transfers
Real estate transfers list several parcels and interests including Lucky Boy mining property Blue River district Lane county and Beott's addition Eugene among others. Chattel mortgage items and a citizenship filing for M G G Dahlen are noted along with probate actions appointing Nellie G. Hanson as guardian and appraisers named for Good Hope claim Blue River district. The issue also reports contemplated changes to game and open seasons as discussed in Salem Statesman and Browneville coverage.
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NB Standish
Geo A Dyson
J W Moore
L Zimmerman
F OC Sharkey
Fred E Sharkey
Lucky Boy
Blue Kriver
Stord
Perkins
Cottage Grove
Geo Warner
A T Yancey
F Mitchell Et Ax
EK L Haff Et al
Mitchell
Bohemia
O& CE Rco
Mellowern
Tip Darlin
M GG Dahlen
Sweden
Charles Hanson
Chilad
Nellie G. Hanson
Lane County
C W Young
CM Young
Geo Smith
Pekin Turmoil and Allied Efforts Reported Across Cities
The dispatches describe Pekin turmoil with frequent street fights and weak local policing as allies struggle to maintain order. Supplies for the allies arrive from Taku and Shanghai reports note numerous warships and growing German and Russian activity amid fears of China's dismemberment and partition.
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London
Pekin
Taku
Germany
Russia
Shanghai
Hina
Hostilies
Storm at Nome and Eskimo suffering reported
A San Francisco Bulletin dispatch from Seattle dated August 24 describes a terrific Nome storm of August 7 causing wreckage and many vessels lost or damaged. It notes deaths among Eskimos, with hundreds ill and unburied, including a Teller City death toll of thirteen in one day and a relief mission returning from York.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Seattle
Nome
All Dear Sons
Coistiu
al Moet
Guy N Stockslager
York
Teller City
New Departure at Kauffman Store Promises Tailored Surprises
Workmen alter the J VY Kauffman store to inaugurate a new business line. The shop will feature ladies and children furnishings on the south of the north room and tailor-made suits in the north, with two expert tailors and three assistants. The tailoring department aims to rival city stores and attract Merited approval as new stock arrives.
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J VY Kauffman
Pecessary
Lediee
Genta Fainhewings
Eplire
Etore
Furni
Tough Gangs at Nome Murder and Robbery Rampant
Former Portland police officer William Devine describes Nome as dangerous with criminals from many regions. He warns miners to carry life insurance and armor as murders and robberies occur daily. He cites overcrowded jails and proactive measures to suppress crime.
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William Devine
Portland Police
Ihvine
Train men hard worked rumor on new Southern Pacific service
Rumor says mo hawk branch completion will enable a regular passenger and freight service by Southern Pacific. The note hints at future railroad operations once the line is finished.
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Mohawk
Southern Pacific
General Chaffee Leads Americans in China
General Adna R. Chaffee sails to China to command the entire U S land forces. A veteran of the Civil War he rose from private to general, fought Indians after, and earned fame for campaigns against Spanish forces including El Beate.
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General Chaffee
China
Adna R. Chaffee
United States
Shefter
Cuba
Chaffee
el Beate
Discontent Over Butler Place Sale After Fire Loss
The sellers, troubled by Mr LeBar's poor health, quitclaim the Butler place below town after a house fire three weeks ago. Insurance paid 600 dollars. They sold 13 acre tract to G W Wright of sawmill fame for 400 dollars and had paid 1050 dollars when purchasing from J E Butler.
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Butler Place
Death at Cape Nome
Death toll at Nome since June 1 totals 42 for whites with 20 natives among the coroner records. Most deaths due to pneumonia with only one smallpox death. four suicides and five murders noted among whites. half of white victims listed as unknown residence and antecedents.
Died at Creswell Laura A Barnett 1900 in county
Laura A Barnett died at Creswell on August 24 1900 of consumption at age forty Funeral services will be held at Howe cemetery the next day under Henry Richardeau She was born in Cincinnati Ohio A Democratic club formed at Ueonee six miles south named the 18 percent McKinley Democratic club contains sixteen members James Beckett former representative leads the group Others include Charles Deifenthaler David Todd James Moers Otto Bieter and more local landowners
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Laura A Barnett
Creswell
Howe Cemetery
Henry Richardeau
Cincinnat
Obie
St Louis
Kinley
Otto Bieter
Reading
Oconee
Mohawk line near Wendling rapid tracklaying progress
Tracklaying on the Mohawk line to Isabelle is complete and four miles to Wendling remain. Trains expected to run into Wendling by the second week in September with later train changes. A daily passenger service is needed as current crews are overworked and delays common due to lumber shipments from Wendling mills. Money to pay off Jennie Smiteon’s judgment against Southern Pacific received by Wells Fargo. Total $12,224.50 including verdict and interest.
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Tibia
Southern Pacific
Mohawk
Isabelle
Wendling
Buirsen
Herk
Jennie Smiteon
Southern Pacific Company
H W Thompson
A © Woodcock
Wells Fargo & Co
Express
Lane County
Diep Morgan Magness Dies On McKenzie Road
Diep Morgan Magness died Friday August 24 140 at Creswell Oregon from unknown causes. He had been living near the McKenzie and walked from Cottage Crowe the night before his death. The body was buried at Howe cemetery near Creswell at 1 pm. Road crews on the McKenzie improvement report good progress and expect a fine mountain road when finished.
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Morgan Magness
Creewell
Oregon
McKenzie
Cottage Crowe
Howe
Creswell
McKenzie Road
Elks Street Fair Set for Portland Event Sept 4 to 15
The Portland street fair, under the Elks, promises a grand civic event. The Oregonian notes Elks commitment to charity justice brotherly love and fidelity. Portland fair runs Sept 4 through Sept 15 with new features and Elks participation.
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Order of Elks
Portland
Oregonian
Elks
Pheirs
Klks
New York City
San Francisco
California
The
Elke
Society
Local History Snippet on Bold by Druggiets Loss
Fragmentary note mentions Addie F June on Bold by druggiets and Hiail's a eae Pille, listing unclear names and possible spellings. Reads as a damaged historical snippet with uncertain details and no clear event or date.
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Addie
Hiail
Eston Parish Property Values Noted in County Record
A scanned record by Sar win cites估 estimates of large land parcels in township South Geo. jaoath, range 6th. It notes about 580,000,000 in value and parcels of 1 property at around 1,000,000 in the United States. The entry references Rankiv with 3% tax and range 34 township 15.
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