Democrats Carry Maine Legislature in Sweeping Win
Portland Maine September 13 Complete returns show Democrats hold 21 of 32 state senate seats and 84 of 122 house districts. Gains include two Democratic congressmen and Hart Fernald leading for governor with Plaisted carrying the governorship as the last Democratic winner in 1871. The result signals possible resubmission of liquor prohibition measures and an option on alcohol sales. Eugene Hale expected to win Senate seat alongside a Democratic majority.
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Maine
Senate
Democrata Juv
Colred W. Plainted
Hart M. Fernald
Harris M. Plaisted
J. P. Howe Dies Sudden in Eugene Hotel Osburn
J P Howe a prominent real estate dealer in Eugene died suddenly last evening at the Hotel Osburn after a few days illness. Aged 62, he had recently arrived with his wife and son and purchased Storey Farm tract near the city, developing College Crest. Funeral arrangements are being made at Gordon undertaking rooms.
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Howe
Osburn
Eugene
John Cort
Beattle
Storey Farm
College Creat
Hina
Dead man wins in Wisconsin primary election
Milwaukee dispatch reports that the late Frank T. Tucker, Milwaukee county, has been nominated for Attorney-General on the La Follette state ticket by a plurality estimated at 10,000. Tucker was drowned in the Fox river at Oshkosh last Thursday morning, leaving campaign control with John C. Klezsca.
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Madison
Republican Ite
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Frank T. Tucker
Nellaville
Tucker
Fox River
Oshkoo
Campalan
Franchise Granted for Pole Line 10 Albany
The Northwestern Corporation won county court franchises to run a power line from Springfield to Albany via Lane and Linn counties. The route passes Coburg and the McKenzie river, with a branch to Junction City and a main line to Albany. Two thousand cedar poles, six contractors, and soon insulators transformers and wire from Chicago are planned.
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Lane County Roads
Springfield
Albany
Linn County Court
Coburg
McKenzie River
Morrisburg
Junction City
Halsey
Harrisburg
Chicago
Campaign manager seeks Tucker replacement in state race
Charles H. Crownheart, La Follette campaign manager, urged voters on the estate to favor Tucker while suggesting the state central committee could substitute another man if Tucker were dominated.
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Charles H. Crownheart
la Follette
Tucker
State Central Committee Inter
Springfield Day at County Fair Scheduled
Lane county fair board set Saturday September 24 as Springfield day at the county fair. Springfield Commercial club initially declined Springfield day citing carnival expenses but later reconsidered. Citizens of the mill city will prepare to observe the day and bring visitors to Eugene by the hundreds.
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Lane County Fair Board
Springfield
Springfield Commercial Club
Mill City
Eugene
Bears Mother’s Remains to New Resting Place
Henry Johnson arrived in Roseburg with a skull and bones in a small box tied to his saddle. The relics were to be buried beside his father and husband after a long journey from the Boise Kelton trail. The mother died twenty years ago during a wagon journey from Down to Oregon while crossing a desert.
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Roseburg
Boise- Kelton
Douglas County
Mr. Johnson
Oown
Oregon
Decrs
Oregon Coast
Roseburg Review
Sawmill Rise Above Cottage Grove Under Way
Orchard Land and Timber of Portland builds a new Divide mill near Cottage Grove with 50 000 feet daily capacity and 40 workers. J B Groat handles contract while John Cunningham oversees the mill. E C Shay directs construction and flume work. E I Chapman runs logging. operation slated to begin by October 15.
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Orchard Land and Timber Company
Portland
C. C. Shay
Divide
J. B. Groat
Cottage Grove
E. L. Chapman
John Cunningham
Sawyer
Re. C. Shay
E. I. Chapman
Collier son heads to Boston tech course
Ethan Collier, son of Mr. and Mrs C. M. Collier, leaves in a day for Boston to enroll in a course at the city’s school of technology.
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Ethan Collier
C. M. Collier
Boston
School of Technology
Roosevelt rejects Minnesota University presidency offer
Theodore Roosevelt turned down a proposed presidency of Minnesota University despite talks of a $200,000 annual salary and a massive endowment offer from Frank Kellogg. Reports say James J. Hill would fund $20 million to draw Roosevelt away from politics, yet he remains focused on public service and the presidency. Roosevelt’s St Paul visit included meetings with Hill and Pinchot, and a lively Conservation Congress reception.
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Frank K. Kellogg
Wan
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Sam Kellogg
Baint
Hoonevelt
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John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
United States
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Northwest
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James Wilsom
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H Roosevelt
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Colonel Roosevelt
Africa
Europe
Minneapolis
State of Minnesota
University
Colonsl
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Stubbs
Kansas
Union
Hay
Washington
Pinchot
Bal lard's Snow Liniment Promises Relief for Ailments
Hoppity Hop advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick relief for rheumatism lumbago sprains and stiff joints claiming users can discard crutches after use. Sold by Dillon Drug Co with price 25 and 50 cents and 1.00.
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Ballard
Dillon Drug Co
Mail Boxes Must Be Installed for Prompt Delivery
Postal circular urges patrons to install mail boxes or door slots to speed delivery. It argues private receptacles improve service, reduce missed deliveries, and end-household dependence on carrier calls. The post office cites efficiency and cost savings as justification for compliance.
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Postoffice Department
Post Office Department
Best in the World Eye Salve Ad from Warren Merchant
J W Hyatt of Warren North Carolina advertises Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve as the best eye remedy in the world. Sold by Hilton Drug Store for 25 cents and available by mail order.
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J. W. Hyatt Merchant of
Warren
N. C
Mall
Sutherland
Hilton Drug Store
Birth Announcement for Dorothy Elizabeth Goodfellow
Dorothy Elizabeth, daughter of Josh Goodfellow and his wife formerly of Eugene, was born at Rend Oregon on September 4 1910. The mother is formerly Miss Gertrude Gray.
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Rend
Oregon
Josh Goodfellow
Eugene
Dorothy Elizabeth
Goodfellow
Gertrude Gray
Rain Halts Outdoor Carpentry Amid Long Dry Spell
Carpenters stopped outdoor work today due to rain though indoor tasks continue as usual. Contractors report an unusually dry season with no measurable rainfall from June through now, affecting exterior projects.
Portland firm seeks Corvallis street railway franchise
The Portland, Eugene and Eastern Railway seeks a Corvallis franchise, claiming work could start in a few weeks if granted. The company owns lines in Vancouver, Salem, Albany and Eugene and aims to connect to an interurban line. Mr. Hall and A C Woodcock of Eugene presented the request. the council is studying terms to protect city interests.
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Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway Company
Vancouver
Salem
Albany
Eugene
Corvallis
Times-Gazette
Hall
A. C. Woodcock
Cottage Grove School Opens Across Crowded Attendance
The Cottage Grove public schools plan to open Monday September 12 with expected attendance to greatly exceed last year as both buildings are anticipated to be crowded. Attorney J S Medley circulated petitions for Sheriff Harry L Bown's renomination on the Democratic ticket last week. Mrs E J Beidler and sons lease the Knox residence near the Christian church and move from Cochran farm to be closer to market. Ira Beidler and wife of Oakland move to Cottage Grove to reside on the Cochran farm leased by the boys for years, aiding the city meat market with pasture and feed for cattle and mutton sheep.
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Cottage Grove
J. S. Medley
Harry L. Bown
Harry
Transients Neeley and Young Given 23 Day Drunk Sentences
William Neeley and Otto Young, both transients, were each sentenced to 23 days in jail by Acting Police Judge Wells on a drunkenness charge. They have reportedly left the city, and if not elsewhere they will serve the 23 days.
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William Neeley
Otto Young
Wells
Oregon's Schools Show Big Growth
Oregon's public school system shows strong growth with 1909 10 expenditures at 5 062 580 37 up from 4 236 528 64 in 1908 09 Receipts rose to 6 378 508 20 from 5 334 883 83 Enrollment reached 118 822 with 59 545 males and 58 777 females 4 734 teachers were employed including 3 812 females and 922 males Eighth grade diplomas issued totaled 5 109 while district tax levies fell from 4 48 to 3 52 mills reflecting larger school funding despite rising costs.
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J. H. Ackermen
Oregon
France
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