State fair receipts show profit from grandstand races
Salem Oct 23 report from the state board of agriculture states after all bills the state has no balance. The fair track was most profitable with premiums at races 12000, 10000 donated by the Greater Salem Commercial Club. Entrance fees 7200 and concessions 1500. Gate receipts 210000, races drew at least half the attendance. Race track took in 14700 and paid out 12000 leaving 2700 to credit.
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Salem
State Lonard of Agriculture
Greater
Busis
Portland Attorney Arrested on Fraud Charge
Garinms Mawes Annandabioe reports that T. A. Wood, a noted pension attorney and Grand Commander of the Indian War Veterans of the Northwest, was seized by federal agents in Portland on a fraud accusation tied to pension assistance for Oregon veterans. The case follows prior criticisms of his methods.
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Garinms Mawes Annandabioe
Portland
T. A. Wood
Oregon
Woods
The
Indian War Veterans of the Northwest
Guard
Hacked and baggies parade draws crowd in Eugene
Wo. Van Buren arrived in Eugene from Corvallis with a string of hacks and baggies from the Corvallis carriage factory. Five hacks and six baggies were noted as a line moved up the street. E. C. Smith, a stockholder, will dispose of the vehicles here. The long procession drew public attention along the street.
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Wo. van Buren
Eugene
Corvallis
Wells cashes forged checks across cities
Harry C Wells who cashed a forged 70 dollar Portland Hotel check a week earlier was found in Spokane this morning repeating the same scheme on Geo Putnam of the Spokane Press. The latest note was for 87 dollars. Wells is a familiar figure in Eugene as a frequent insurance solicitor visitor.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
Ore
Harry C. Wells
Spokane
Geo
Putnam
Spokane Press
Wells
Eugene
Richards Exonerated in Nome Jail Fraud Probe
A Justice Department bulletin released in Washington on September 19 says United States Marshal Frank Richards is completely exonerated of fraud charges. It notes the preliminary report lacks details and witnesses failed to substantiate bribery allegations tied to the Nome Grand Jury. The probe into District Attorney Grigsby’s affairs remains unfinished.
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Scripps News Association
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
United States
Frank Richards
Nome
Richards
Nome Grand Jury
Judge rule over Multnomah tax case upheld in part
Portland judge Cleland overruled the county demurrer in Mrs. Marie L. Flanders tax case saying the present law cannot support a legal levy. The decision prompts an appeal and possible loss of funds or a special legislative session to fix the levy.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
Cleland
Multnomah County
Marie L. Flanders
Veterinary Board Is Organized In Oregon State
Falem Sept 23 Governor Chamberlain appoints four members to the State Veterinary Board created by the last legislature M W McLean of Portland James Withycomb of Corvallis J F J Carney of Portland and J Chesney of Pendleton. Portage Railway Commissioners ordered the attorney general to begin condemnation proceedings against landowners along the route to secure land for the road.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Constantinople
State Department
Burghas
Romania
Macedonia
Falem
Chamberlain
State Veterinary Board
M. W. McLean
Portland
James Withycomb
Corvallis
J. Carney
J. Chesney
Pendleton
Baker City Rages Over Lynching Threat After Rape
In Baker City Scripps News reports that Chas Kitner, a saloon keeper, raped twelve year old Mabel McCauley, daughter of the local hotel keeper. Citizens hunted for Kitner all night. he is believed hidden nearby and could be captured and punished. The girl is near death.
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Scripps News Association
Baker City
Chas, Kitner
Mabel McCauley
Cizens
Rescued From Crime Near Faker City
Mabel Graves was taken off a Portland bound train in Faker City Oregon by would be procurers to take her to gold camps for illicit purposes. Chief Hant of Portland alerted local authorities and she was rescued. She was deceived into starting the journey by the claim she would perform a major role in a theatre.
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Scripps News Association
Faker City
Mabel Graves
Portland
Hant
Creamery Fire Destroys Oregon City Creamery and Barns
In Oregon City yesterday afternoon a fire leveled the Viteb creamery and two nearby barns. Loss estimated near 20000 with minimal insurance. Burns destroyed hay and wheat stored in the barns, with total destruction in the blaze.
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Scripps News Association
Oregon City
Demaccus
Viteb Creamery
Barnes
J Martins Fourth Kiln Fires for the Season
J Martins reports his fourth kiln of brick for the season is now burning. He notes ongoing brisk business as operations continue.
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J. Martins
First Assembly at University of Oregon Opens Year
The first university assembly was held between 10 and 11 am with Prof John Straub conducting and Rev E C Sanderson delivering the invocation. President P L Campbell spoke on university aims and student life, urging purposeful study and involvement in college organizations while noting hazing customs.
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John Straub
Department of Languages
E. C. Sanderson
Susie Fennell
P. L. Campbell
University of Oregon
Man
Pioneer John C Luce Dies at Home in Grant County
John C Luce, early Oregon pioneer of Grant and Lane counties, died Monday evening at his John Day valley home after a short illness. Born Iowa September 20 1845 he arrived in Oregon in 1862 and helped mine Canyon Creek before settling on the John Day River. He ran for Congress in 1902 and for governor in 1908, leaving eight children. The Eagle notes his prominence in politics and community affairs. Rev P D Gardner is appointed minister of Junction City M E Church South and Rev A J Starmer to Harrisburg.
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John C. Lace
Iregon
John Day Valley
Chant County
Mr. Lace
Lane County
M. A. Hunsaker
The
Eagle
Canyon City
Enya
John ©. Luce
Grant County
Tie
John C. Luce
Oregon
Trent County
Congress
Geer
Iowa
Plains
Willamette Valley
California
Ghanut County
Canyon Creek
Dalles
John Day River
Cynthia A. Hodson
Luce
P. D. Gardner
Junction City M. KE
South
Rossburg
A. J. Starmer
Harrisburg
University athletics improve as hazing ends
The article discusses moving from crudeness to urban behavior and the phasing out of hazing at the University. It notes athletics are in capable hands, aims for success on the gridiron, and emphasizes strengthening the athletics department. A new two year gym requirement is added, with wholesome guidance for freshmen and weekly assemblies featuring guest speakers from town.
Murder Mystery Surrounds Death of Olive Rays in Cleveland
The badly mutilated body of Olive Rays, two, was found on the Lake Shore Railroad track at Gordon Park. Police investigate murder after discovering tracks of a rubber-tired buggy and two footprints, a bloodstained handkerchief marked J D, and a discolored throat. Dr. W L Rays, her brother, suspects the girl was placed on the track to hide a crime.
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Cleveland
Olive Rays
Lake Shore
Gordon Park
Kayl
W. L. Rays
Glenville
Rayl
Explosive Blast Kills Two Cousins Near Mount Tabor
In Portland on September 23, John Simons and Edward Weygandt were killed when 70 pounds of giant powder exploded. The bodies were scattered over an acre while they prepared land to build homes near a gravel pit along the Oregon Water Power and Railway Company line near Mount Tabor.
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Portland
John Simons
Edward Weygandt
Oregon Water Power & Railway Company
Mount Tabor
Will Rebuild Shingle Mill In Tally Gaard
Chas Cornell and Wm Whittaker owners of the Lorane shingle mill which burned Sunday are in Eugene. They plan to rebuild at once and resume shingle production as soon as possible. Loss estimated at 1200 with no insurance.
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Tally Gaard
Chas. Cornell
Wm. Whittaker
Lorane
Eugene
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