Oregon superintendents push one county board for schools
Salem Oregon September 12 assembled school superintendents recommend a law to place all public schools in a county under a single board of directors instead of separate district boards Resolutions were passed a memo will be sent to the legislature A committee of Superintendent Robinson Multnomah Neff Wasco and Dillard Lane will prepare the memorandum Clerical assistance to keep offices open and school money apportioned by daily average attendance rather than census
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Salem, Or
Oregon
Robinson
Multnomah
Neff
Wasco
Dillard
Lane
Charles McCoy alias J B Trey Sentenced In Junction
Charles McCoy also known as J B Trey was found guilty by a Junction justice of the peace for theft of $13 from a hotel there. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail and had begun serving the sentence.
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Charles McCoy
J. B. Trey
Junction
Olympic Heroes Return To Portland In Grand Parade
Oregon celebrated Smithson Gilbert and Kelly with a citywide welcome in Portland. Crowds lined streets, flags waved, and torches lit the night as the trio rode in on banners from University of Oregon, Oregon Agricultural College, and other schools. A Multnomah Club reception, mayoral welcome, and a long parade concluded the day’s honors.
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Greece
Oregon
Smithson
Gilbert and Kelly
London
Oregonian
Troy
Portland
Commercial Club
Multnomah Club
Lane
Jas, Jackson
Chamberlain
Honor
America
Union Station
George McMillan
Multnomah
H. E. Judge
Charles F. Beebe
A. A. Morrison
Gilbert
Kelly
University of Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
Columbia University
Pacific University
Portland Academy
Forrest Smithson
Turpening Attacked by Three Bears on Huckleberry Mountain
W. J. Hill of the Hill Gun Store and Charles E. Jones of the Pacific Monthly with young Turpening return from a hunt on the North Fork of the Willamette. They bagged deer and several bears. The 17 year old faced three bears, killed one cub with the first shot, wounded another, and after a shell jam ran to a rock then dispatched the final bear. He kept calm and nerve through the perilous encounter.
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W. J. Hill
Hill Gun Store
Charles E. Jones
Pacific Monthly
Young Turpening
Huckleberry Mountain
Willamette River
Turpening
Farmer Fined $50 for Beating Wife
William Vanderwalker a farmer on the McKenzie river near the old Stevens place northeast of the city was fined $50 and costs in Eugene justice court this morning for assault and battery upon his wife. The pair had a dispute last Friday the wife swore out a warrant and Sheriff Bown served it yesterday Vanderwalker pleaded guilty before Judge Bryson and was assessed half a hundred.
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William Vanderwalker
McKenzie River
Stevens Place
Eugene
Bown
Vanderwalker
Bryson
HIG LAND SALE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY
Biggest farming land deal in Oregon completed in Douglas County transferring 4000 acres for 200000. Seller Frank Waite Roseburg. buyers A H Perkins Medford and J M Johnson Indiana investor. Tracts include Waite 2804 acres and Currey 1200 acres in Umpqua valley near Southern Pacific railroad.
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Oregon
Douglas County
Frank Waite
Roseburg
A. H. Perkins
Medford
J. M. Johnson
Southern Pacific Railroad
Peartland Telegram
Work on Electric Railroad Bridge Beginnings
Port land based railway head J O Storey spoke in Eugene about starting the Wil lamette river bridge project this fall for the electric line at Springfield. Finishing this year remains uncertain due to unsettled plans among three options. Also noted is Mrs Henry Alspaugh from Alberta recovering after an operation by Dr Proser, with plans to return home in about two weeks.
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J. O. Storey
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Portland
Willamette River
Springfield
Henry Alspaugh
Alberta
Canada
Eugene Hospital
Proser
Veterinary Practice Sold to New Partners
Dr. Christie sells his veterinary practice to Drs. Hansen and Weller. He will mainly focus on mining properties while keeping the county stock inspector office.
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Christie
Mahon vs Rankin New Trial Hearing Before Judge Marria
The motion for a new trial in the circuit court case of H C Mahon versus M B Rankin was argued today before Judge Marria. The jury previously awarded the plaintiff 35000 dollars as a commission on a timber sale.
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H. C. Mahon
M. B. Rankin
Marria
Hickory Bark Cure Sold By Local Drug Stores
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy made by the Hickory Bark Remedy Company of Salem Oregon guaranteed to cure cough or money refunded and to make a friend. Available at Hull's Red Crab Drug Store and other first class dealers.
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Hickory Brak Remedy Company
Salem
Hull
Red Cram Drug Store
Sweetser plans oyster beds in Coos Bay for propagation
Prof A R Sweetser state biologist told Marshfield Times reporters before the Chamber of Commerce that a native oyster bed will be planted in Coos Bay around January 1 if plans proceed without interference. The project aims to reestablish beds, with seed from Puget Sound, and requires four years of protection from poachers for a successful start. If successful, the effort could expand to a dozen sites in Oregon.
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Coos Bay
A. R. Sweetser
Chamber of Commerce
Marshfield Times
Mr. Sweetser
Puget Sound
Oregon
Coosa Bay
Yaquina Bay
Sunset Bay
Simpson
San Diego
Oregon Coast
Winston Churchill Marries Miss Hosier
Winston Spencer Churchill, president of the board of trade, married Clementina Monson yesterday in London. The wedding linked the Churchill family with Sir Henry Monson's line, uniting two prominent British houses amid postwar social rounds.
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Winston Churchill
Miss Hosier
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Board of Trade
Clementina
Sir Henry Mon
Jague-Hosier Ceremony At St Margaret’s Church
Jague-Hosier, secretary for Lloyds for 32 years, married at St Margaret's church. About 900 leaders of both parties and society figures attended the ceremony, with crowds gathering at the church and outside the bride’s home.
Settlers Move on Panter Lane Land Amid SP Suit
A party of twenty five settlers, represented by Attorney Wm. G. Martin, has begun actual settlements on various railroad lands near Panter Lane county. Martin returns from San Francisco after presenting applications to the railroad land department. If government wins the case against Southern Pacific Co. for the two million acres, each settler can claim 160 acres at $2.50, with protections to remain under the original act. Public confusion followed prior correspondence between Senator Mondell and Attorney General Bonaparte.
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Mondell
Supreme Court of the United States
Columbia County
Lane County
Panther Lane
Wm. G. Martin
San Francisco
Land Department
Company
Southern Pacific Co
Bonaparte
Electric shock injures Portland railway worker at barn
Abe Gilbert, an employee of the Portland Eugene and Eastern Railway, received a severe electric shock while repairing a car in the car barns this afternoon. He touched a live trolley wire and was knocked unconscious, later regaining consciousness and being taken home on Olive street after a doctor arrived.
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Abe Giboert
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Dr. DeBar
Mac Sommerville investigation remains unsettled
No new facts emerge about Mack Sommerville’s Los Angeles death being foul play. Suspicion grows after Tom Sommerville found a $10,000 cash discrepancy in the family business books and unusual secrecy around the dying man. A licensed physician was called only after medical help failed.
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Mack Sommerville
Los Angeles
Tom Sommerville
Sommerville
Harrisburg Bulletin
Measure of Merit Endorsed by Eugene Resident
Eugene citizen L Bonney of 459 Olive St. testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of backache and kidney troubles after one box. He praises the product's ability to ease pain, improve sleep, and restore health, urging others to remember the Dean's name and buy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as the sole US agent.
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Eugene
L. Bonney
Olive St
Ore
Dean
W. L. Delano
Foster-Milbourn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
State teachers papers granted by state board
The Lane county list shows state diploma recipients Ernesta D. Byers and Walter Boone Dillard from Eugene. State certificate winners include Eila Davidson Ethel McFarland of Eugene, Dorena McPherson of Springfield, Cora Phillipa of Creswell, and Letha Mae Tracer of Junction City.
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Lane County
State Board of Education
Ernesta D. Byers
Walter Boone Dillard
Eugene
Eila Davidson
Ethel McFarland
Dorena McPherson
Springfield
Cora Phillipa
Creswell
Letha Mae Tracer
Junction City
Demagratic Campaign Oper s In This County
Hon E Mcalister, a Democratic presidential elector, spoke to a large Springfield audience at Woodmen's Hall praising the peoples rule and attacking tariff and banking systems. He alleged paper trusts funded Republican campaigns, cited 1896 panic impacts, and urged removal of special interests. Bryan and Kern Club formed with local district groups and officers named.
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J. Mcalister
Refalin
Republican Paign Fund
Paper Trust
Steel Trust
McAllister
Wr McAllister
Wall Street
Wevern
Wall
Bryan and Kernlub North
Eugene No. 1
I. K. Stevens
Robert Grow
J. J. Walton
C. 0. Peterson
William Stoops
J. D. Watts
E. J. McAllister
Woodmen’s Hall
Springfield
Rev. Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Rev Perkins
W. J. Bryan
Mr. McAllister
United States
Campaign & Penses
L. M. Travis
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan and Kern Club
Mexico Celebrates Independence Day Amid Festivities
Mexico City September 15 Diaz birthday and independence anniversary marked with the Grito de Hidalgo reenactment at the palace as officials and diplomatic corps pay felicitation. Authorities keep calm amid unconfirmed reports of trouble as troops guard the border and saloons close ahead of the holiday.
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City of
Mexico
Diaz
Hidalgo
Amd
Tomorre
A Sure Cure for Hoarseness From Hulls Red Cross
A noted remedy described as a sure cure and constituent treatment for hoarseness. The ad promotes Hulls Red Cross Drug Service as a source, listing 208 for the product and noting dealer support and a clear claim of efficacy.
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Hill’s
Willamette St
Willamette Street
Columbia
Willameter Street
Victors
Mamma Shopwell
Black Cat
Alter
Grocery Department
E. D. Maltock
East
Ninth St
Three Bears
HIG Land Sale
Sweester
Martin & Scoby
Mark O'Neil
A. W. Lafferty
England
Martin
Frisco
Mac Sommerville
North Eugene No. 2
E. R. Parker
D. L. Cartmell
Sheldon Jenkins
G. F. Skipworth
G. D. Parkerson
W. Waddle
South Eugene No. 1
L. D. Forrest
Ice
H. A. Cox
Jack Rodman
J. 8. Hitgins
Henry Denhart
George W. Kissey
South Eugene No. 2
B. B. McKinney
George Gross
J. M. Howe
F. W. Coburn
R. M. Forbes
C. C. Hammont
Red Cross
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