Roosevelt and the Railroads Special Dispatch
Washington to the Republican Oregonian reports Democrats in the Senate plan a resolution to demand details on President Roosevelt rail travel. They allege the president flew 220000 miles over six days at railroads’ expense, including meals and drinks. The measure questions if accepting gifts undermines public trust and seeks information on related trips since McKinley’s era.
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Washington
Portland
Oregonian
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Jubllc Prees
Pacific Coast
McKinley
United States
Eugene Has Some of Them
A Marshfield Mail clipping notes a local reporter’s faith shaken by businessmen who advocate home industry yet ship printing jobs elsewhere. The piece mocks the hypocrisy of patrons who demand local paper support but outsource work, warning that Eugene’s papers may lose work if such practices persist.
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Marshfield Mail
Eugene
Mugene
Congressman Hermann and the Roosevelt clash in Oregon politics
A historical newspaper item accuses Congressman Hermann of public feuding with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hitchcock. It claims Hermann rejected Hitchcock’s offer to reveal if he was fit for office, then aligned with Roosevelt’s train and reorganized the Oregon delegation into a Hermann faction, while airing dissension over land office issues.
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Hermann
Hitchcock
Oregon
Ile
Roosevelt
Land Office
Great Salt Lake Pile Bridge Nears Completion
This month will mark the completion of the Great Salt Lake pile bridge, a major railroad engineering feat in the West. The across the Client Salt Rie will cost the Southern Pacific about 7 million dollars when finished. The span reaches two miles in length, bordered by a rock grade along its entire course.
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Salt Lake Pile
Jet
Salt “Rie
Southern Pacific
Oregon editor entertained at Oyster Bay
Harvey W. Scott, editor of the Oregonian, was entertained by the President at Oyster Bay yesterday. It has been stated that if Roosevelt is re-elected Scott would join the cabinet. The Republican party of Oregon has long ignored this gifted man and elected penny-in-the-slot figures like Pulten and Hermann.
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Harvey W. Scott
The
Oregonian
Oyster Lay
Roosevelt
Republican Party of
Oregon
Pennny
Pulten
Hermann
Advertising mantra from John Wannamaker
John Wannamaker proclaims there is only one way to advertise hammer your name and business into people's heads. He credits the newspaper as a best friend despite criticism for building a community that supports you and warns that newspapers dying would leave the people with no epitaph writers.
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John Wannamaker
Fulton compounds promise cure for chronic kidney disease
The document claims agents offer pacts that induced belief in Fulton compounds as a cure for chronic kidney disease. It cites physicians diagnosing incurable cases, family recoveries, and testimonials from editors, soldiers, and officials in San Francisco and nearby areas, urging cautious hope amid alleged successful recoveries.
Diphtheria At Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove September 23 The 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Spray died at home after a few days illness deemed tonsillitis by the attending physician He flagged a quarantine due to suspected diphtheria and had the burial after night An older brother is sick with the same trouble and not expected to recover The note of diphtheria spreads fear VIOLATED GAME LAWS Three persons pleaded guilty and paid fines State Game Warden Baker inspected a hunter party in Junction City for violating game laws.
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Arthur Spray
Justice of the Peace
Baker
Junction City
Rumored Southern Pacific Branch to Cranefordsville
Albany Herald reports possible Southern Pacific branch from Browneville to Cranefordsville to tap Upper Calapooia lumber. Thurston Brothers recently built a large sawmill at Cranefordsville making market access crucial. Rumor appears plausible though not from railroad circles.
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Southern Pacific Company
Browneville
Cranefordsville
Calapooia
Thurston Hrothers
Crafordsville
Woodburn-Nation
Albany Herald
September Strawberries from Ohio to Oregon
Miss Emily Hale visiting Eugene sends Akron Beacon Journal item about Ohio strawberries. It notes C A Gregg’s Nick Homer berries from September harvest, described as large, red, sweet and juicy, with multiple bushels expected from the patch.
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Daily Guard
Emily Hale
Ohio
Eugene
L. O. Heckwith
Akron
Beacon.Journal
Oregon
C. A. Gregg
Gardner
Nick Homer
Duel With Hobos at Pomeroy’s Saloon
Sunday around 2 there were four prowlers trying to force entry at Pomeroy’s saloon near the depot. Nightwatch John Catlin fired five shots toward the stock yard escapees, one man shooting back. Bob Pomeroy slept inside. depot night operator Stevens joined the pursuit. The fugitives fled, dropping a bundle with new pants later held by the city recorder.
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Albany Democrat
John Catlin
Pomeroy
Johny
Bob Pomeroy
Mr. Stevens
City Recorder
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Today
County Clerk BE Lee issued marriage licenses to Jay C. Rice and Eunice Davis, John H. Bell and Theo A. Poole, Neils Sorensen and Sine Elgard.
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BE. A. Lee
Jay C. Rice
Eunice Davis
Jobn H. Bell
Theo A. Poole
Neils Soren Sorensen
Sine Elgard
Local Fair Buoyant With Inquiries On Concessions And Exhibits
Assistant secretary J M Williams of the district fair receives many inquiries about concessions exhibits railroad rates and related matters for the fair next week A W Gilson of Portland is arranging to bring a string of horses adding to the bustle If clear weather holds a large crowd is expected at the event
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J. M. Williams
A. W. Gilson
Portland
Tortured man credits miracle remedy for pain relief
Joe Golobrieck of Colusa declares for 15 years he suffered rheumatic pain with no relief until a tonic advertised as the greatest medicine on earth. He reports several bottles of the product cured him and claims it also aids liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. The ad, by W L DeLano, sells the remedy for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Joe Golobrieck
Colusa
Serom Electric
W. L. DeLano
Charges Against Receiver Booth Raised In Oregon Land Case
The Oregonian reports Washington correspondence that Receiver Booth at Kosburg is accused of supplying the Booth Kelly Lumber Company with inside information to secure public timber lands. The allegations are under investigation and could force a new man to replace Booth if sustained. Bridges and Newell retention hinges on delegation decision after Congress convenes.
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Oregonian
Washington
Oregon
Booth
Kosburg
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Iame
Bridges
Newell
Deide
Congress Inoeta
Reduced freight rates for Eugene District Fair exhibits
KF A Rankin reports that Southern Pacific headquarters has granted a half rate for freight to transport exhibits for the District Fair in Eugene next week. A regulation cone and one third fare will also be provided to visitors during the fair week, aiding attendance and success.
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KF. A. Rankin
Southern Pacific
Eugene
Real estate transfers and mining notices in Blue River district
Real estate transfers listed include U S to Martin Olson 160 acres in township 172 19 west and other parcels in Packard and Hendricks additions. Also transfers from Wm Porter Clair Devereaux and others. Oriental Mining Company locates Levana claim. proof of labor filed on Osgood claim. Marriage license noted for Juman Belknap and Cora Belknap with L A Powers as witness.
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Martin Olson
Olivia L. McGlvray
Olivia L. McGilvray
Wottage Grove
Fr. W
Addie K. Osburn
John H
Sarah Grace Mercer
Packard
Eugene
Jobo H
Nahum T. Wilson
Frank C
May King
Milo H. Coffman
Hendricks
G. G. Semidt
Jennie F. Park
Shaw
Dolly Warren
Charles Stonefield
U.S
Wh. F. Porter
Robert M. Porter
Clair P. Devereaux
Oriental Mining Company
Levana
Blue River District
E. F. Gillett
Osgood Mining
Willamette logging, road plans spark area rumor
Lebanon Notes reports Mr. McGuire with a logging contract on the Willamette 35 miles above Eugene visited family. Rumor suggests Southern Pacific may build a branch from Brownsville to Crawfordville to haul Upper Calapooia lumber. Dr Skipworth returned home after visiting sons in Junction City and Eugene. Marion Cleaver to Coburg for brief visit and will be principal there when school opens October 5. Paul Bond left for Eugene for a two year U S course.
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Marion Cleaver
Coburg
Paul Bond
Eugene
U. S
Lebanon
Returned With Plunder. Deputy Sh rit
Harry Bown arrived home last night about 7 o'clock in the rig occupied by Tom Young the captured banners thief. The team thought to be the pair of horses missing by I N Edwards of Junction City was not claimed by him and the owners will be looked for elsewhere unless Young can prove title. Among the items in the wagon are a big can of axle grease Kendrick’s double harness J W Clark’s double harness another set of harness and empty grain sacks. The invoice will not be made until tomorrow.
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Harry Bown
Tom Young
Oakland
Douglas County
I. N. Edwards
Junction City
Young
T. G. Kendricks
J. W. Clark
Subscriptions Offer for The Guard and Oregonian
The Werky Guard offers clubbing rates with the Portland Journal now a leading daily. Paid in advance gets a year of the Guard and Journal, plus the Weekly Oregonian, for 2.25 dollars.
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Portland Journal
Werkity Qouarp
Poe
WGN
Kccsnton Rede Cas Ae
Guarp
Journal
Werkily Guard
Oregonian
Al Auten Deceased Former Eugene Businessman
Al Auten longtime Eugene resident and businessman died Tuesday morning in Salem hospital at age 52. He had been moved from Eugene over a year ago and worked in a logging camp near Monmouth before illness. He leaves a wife and two daughters. His remains arrived from Salem and the funeral was held at the Episcopal church conducted by Rev. D. E. Leveridge with interment at I. O. O. P. cemetery.
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al Auten
Eugene
Salem Hospital
Monmouth
Salem
Episcopal Church
D. E. Leveridge
McElroy Buys Shorthorn Bull at State Fair
John Coleridge McElroy purchased a fine Shorthorn bull at the state fair last week. The animal was brought to the McElroy farm near Moores for better breeding stock.
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John Coleridge McElroy
McElroy
Moores
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