Roosevelt Talks Conservation In Colorado
In Denver Col Aug 2 Colonel Roosevelt arrived from Cheyenne and was greeted by thousands as United Spanish War Veterans hosted the welcome. He reviewed a parade from the Brown Palace and spoke at Overland Park and the Auditorium on conservation outlining three pillars: stop waste develop resources promptly and keep wealth in public hands while allowing individual enterprise within limits. He urged national guidance for big business and praised the Forest Service for protecting forests and opposing fraudulent mining.
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Denver
Colo
Troonevelt
Cheyenne
San Juan Hil
Col Roosevelt
Union Station
Bhaffroth
Speer
President Persons
Colorado Livestock Awsaociathon
Roosevelt
Brown Palace
Overland Park
Colone
Teddy
Caneo
Hl Dusiness
Forest Service
West
Oregon
Washington
California
Ife
Spokane
Colorado Forestry Association
Ita
Tke
Congress
Buying Land for Siuslaw Railroad Near Junction City
The Guard reports Southern Pacific is buying right of way west of Junction City for a railroad to serve the Siuslaw country. Survey teams move toward Lake Creek valley while a Eugene resident notes a local landowner being approached for a sale. Major Edwards, previously securing Natron extension rights, is in the area with his family, and Monrce railroad surveyors under Ralph Hunt push along the Siusian river near Mapleton.
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Southern Pacific Company
Junction City
Siuslaw
Ben
Junction
Lake Creek Valley
Eugene
Goldson
Lami
Major Edwards
Natron
Sluslaw
Southern Pacific
Monrce
Ralph B. Htunt
Siusian
Mapleton
Lane County Asset Company
Mounce
Smyth Receives Cement Sidewalk Construction on North Jefferson
W H Smyth arranges a cement sidewalk in front of his residence on North Jefferson Street with work handled by T H Elia. The notice names Smyth as property owner and Elia as contractor, detailing the ongoing improvement on a public right of way.
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W. H. Smyth
Jefferson Street
T. H. Elia
Construction of Electric Road Begins Soon
Lane County Asset Company plans to build an electric railroad from Eugene to Elmira this fall. A September 6 courthouse meeting will ask citizens to subscribe stock to fund grading and right of way. The route covers 44 miles to Mapleton with no tunnels except potentially a small bore. stock subs and local labor are emphasized.
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Lane County Asset Company
Eugene
Coos Hay
Elmira
Ciitizens
C. Chapman
Portland
Springfield
United States
George E. Chamberlain
Howerman
B. F. Mulkey
Mulkey
Chapman
Oregon
Fornerl
Mapleton
Emira
Good House
Forneri
Party
Tidewater
Horse and buggy plunges over embankment at Judkins Point
Mrs Earl Dillard a lady and two children escaped serious injury when a horse hitched to their buggy frightened by a delayed northbound train at Judkins Point and plunged over the river embankment. They fell on the horse and were uninjured. I J Hayes rescued them and returned them to town. The buggy suffered a broken shaft.
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Earl Dillard
Judkins’ Point
Harnees
I. J. Hayes
Mrs. Dillard
Died in Eugene and El Cajon notices from 1910
At the General hospital in Eugene on August 29 1910 Augustus Estrada aged 39 died after a June dynamite explosion at the Utah Construction Company's railroad camp above Natron two brothers will handle the remains In El Cajon Chester D Combs aged 78 died August 28 1910 father of Mrs W L DeLano formerly in the local grocery business his remains will be buried in San Diego
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General Hospital
Eugene
Augustine Estrada
Utah Construction Company
Natron
el Cajon
Cal
Chester D. Combs
Mra
W. L. DeLano
San Diego
Infant Martha Eberth Dies at Home in Eugene
At the family home 589 West Seventh street Eugene on August 29 1910 at 11 a m Martha the 9 month old daughter of Char Eberth and wife died from summer complaint in a case noted as a local obituary brief.
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West Seventh Street
Eugene
Martha
Char
Eberth
Summer Complaint
Portland Burial to Honor Mrs Easton of Walport Timber
At Portland on August 26 1910 Mrs Fred Easton wife of a well known timber cruiser from Walport was in a Eugene hospital for five weeks and was brought to Portland recently. The remains will be returned here for burial.
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Portland
Fred Easton
Walterville
Eugene
Siuslaw Man Fined for Selling Near Beer Too Strong
John Jacobson of Florence was fined 100 dollars after pleading guilty in Eugene justice court to violating liquor law by selling near beer with alcohol content higher than permitted. He ran a Florence cigar store and defended the product as brewer-recommended, but tests showed it matched real beer. Deputy Sheriff George Fisk arrested him and brought him to Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobson
Florence
Bryson
Eugene
P E & E Surveying Up McKenzie River Line
Reported survey activity by Portland Eugene and Eastern along the McKenzie river. A survey crew returned claiming work on a transmission line for P E and E, while Northwestern Corporation denied involvement. Local office officials said the claim was denied.
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Portland, Eugene & Eastern
McKenzie River
McKenzie
Northwestern Corporation
al Welch
Poultry Show Set at Portland Fair and Livestock Exposition
Arrangements are complete for a large fall poultry show at the Portland Fair and Livestock Association from September 5 to 10. C D Minton, editor of the Oregon Agriculturist, is named superintendent, bringing extensive experience to the event. Express companies offer liberal shipping rates, and exhibitor accommodations are top quality at the fair grounds. The show marks a Portland first as a fall poultry exhibition, welcomed by breeders and fanciers. Entries and inquiries pour into the breeders' office, with hopes of making the show a permanent feature alongside the fair and stock exposition.
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Portland Fair and Livestock Association
C. D. Minton
Oregon Agriculturist
Minton
Portland
Victor Murdock and the Insurgent Congressmen Leader
Victor Murdock emerges as a leading figure among insurgent congressmen challenging party leadership. The article highlights his role, influence, and the dynamic within the faction as it presses for policy shifts and new control.
Fires Leave Light Damage Seen by Local Lumber Owner
J. W. West, a former Eugene jeweler and timberland owner, is in the city inquiring about the extent of damage from recent fires. He believes the logged area may not suffer major losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. West
Eugene
Rock Quarry Worker Injured in Accident Near Point Terrace
Charles Lake, a rock quarry employee near Point Terrace, sustained a broken leg after a muck-handling box swung into him while he drilled. He received treatment in Florence from Dr. Edwards, with a compound fracture above the ankle and a side wound. He later departed for Coos Bay. The town also notes visits by Portland men, school director searches, and multiple lumber shipments and maritime movements in Florence.
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Charles Lake
Point Terrace
Florence
Edwards
Bay View
Coos Bay
Thomas
Ernest Robinson
Portland
A. Robinson
Presbyterian Church of
Deadwood
T. B. Anderson
John D. West
Eugene
Hevera
Mark Hadsall
H. Barn
San Francisco
D. C. Henry
George F. Gibbs
Washcalore
San Franciseco
Lane County Asset Company
Frank Knowles
Mapleton
Lizzie Prien
Siuslaw
Florence West
Bingham and Bean Face Off for State Senate Nomination
Portland Telegram reports J. H. Bingham and L. E Bean clash again as they seek the Republican nomination for joint state senator from Linn and Lane counties. Bingham, veteran senator, backs a No. 1 platform while Bean, a former representative, aims to move from the assembly to the senate seat once held by Frank Miller.
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Portland Telegram
J. H. Bingham
L. E Bean
Linn
Lane
Bingham
Bean
Frank Miller
Eugene
Railroad Commission
Multnomah
Senate
Multnomah County
Salem Wins Tri-City League Pennant
Portland, Aug 29. Salem defeated Dilworth 4 to 3 to decide the Tri-City League championship after a 13‑6 finish for both clubs in 19 games. The season’s race swung between Salem and Dilworth with the Honey man Hardware trophy at stake.
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Portland
Salem
Dilworth
Tri-City
Honeyman Hardware Company
Springfield man Joe Morton found at home after disappearance
Joe Morton of Springfield is reported to be back at home after a period away. He was seen in Eugene last night by several people and has spent much of the time in Salem.
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Joe Morton
Springfield
Eugene
Salem
Siuslaw country fared worst from fires
Fire reports from the Siuslaw and Lake Creek regions show heavy timber losses. L Bering loses 240 acres of prime timber. many small tracts ruined, some salvageable if logged soon. Some land escaped with little damage, while rotted timber loses value after five years. Residents suspect arson by reserve-restriction opponents. if proven, harsh penalties urged.
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Lane County
Sluslaw
Lake Creek
L. Bering
M. Svarverud
Indian Method Of Fire Fighting Won't Go Now
E T Allen of the Western Forestry and Conservation Association argues against the Indian practice of burning brush to protect forests. N F Throne of Ashland urges timber owners to clean up forests this fall, warning neglect risks huge timber losses and calling for fire trails and debris burning in camps with state and county aid.
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E. T. Allen
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Portland Journal
N. F. Throne
Ashland
Red Man
Throne
Journal
Mr. Allen
Voters Register Slowly in LA Courthouse
Registration at the courthouse creeps up as work aims for 3700 voters. Expect long lines in the last week with clerks under pressure. The clerk's office will stay open 7 to 8 30 p m this evening and Friday to aid those unable to come during work hours.
Pretty Junction City wedding linked to Monroe pair
Mrs Anna Pitney and Miss Modena visited Eugene for a few days. Mrs N L Butler of Portland returned home after visiting daughter Mrs A R Martin. D F Mason and family returned from London Springs. Colonel Folsom and daughter Nellie left for So Springs seeking health benefits. J M Sperry fell from the Harpole crew wagon, breaking two ribs, hospitalized. A home wedding occurred on Wednesday at 7 Baker Street Albany with Margaret Dooley marrying Floyd M Barnett of Monroe Starr of Junction served as best man and Julia Dorgan of Albany bridesmaid.
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Anna Pitney
Modena
Eugene Wesday
N. L. Butler
Portland
A. R. Martin
D. F. Mason
London Springs
Meson
Folsom
Nellie
J. M. Sperry
Baker Street
Albany
Magaret Dooley
Floyd M. Barnett
Monroe
Ear Starr
Junction
Julia Dorgan
Cottage Grove Water Ditch Finishes Progress
Cottage Grove Oregon August 3 The gravity water ditch from Ing Creek to Cottage Grove about 18 miles has been completed. Eleven miles of pipe laid three more miles on ground and material ready for distribution Ulen superintendent of American Light Water Company expects completion and water turned in by September 10. The ditch was finished unusually quickly with fewer men than anticipated.
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Cottage Grove, Or
Ing Creek
Cottage Grove
Ulen
American Light & Water Company
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Colorado
Siuslaw Railroad
Victor Murdock
Speaker Canyon
Kansas
Murdock
Wichita
Latis Moyle
Lower Siuslaw
S. Dike Hooper
Blue River
C. E. Scott
Alex Mathews
Raymonds. Goff
Hay Creek
Leta Mathews
Goshen
F. E. Billington
Owstelne
News OF
Junction City and
Vicine
Pennananeas Pusioss
Etrueeed & Foerane
Bethoos Petninn
Bette Pelnioss
Wise Dental Co
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