29 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1904
Page
1
Disjointed items cover politics, weather, archaeology, and religion. Notes include 1904 temperatures in Portland, Pompeii artifacts, Italian war scribbles, and Billy Sunday revival efforts. The mix reflects broad-interest briefs from multiple sources.
In Corvallis early Sunday night Chester Keady and James Dunn die after a pistol duel over arrest efforts. Ex chief of police Osborn is fatally shot, and ex sheriff Osburn is wounded as Sheriff Burnett and Dunn are involved. Desperado Keady, 18, fired on Burnett and Dunn before dying, with Bert Turney named as an accessory.
The committee meeting adjourned Monday after a tie, killing the bill and halting action on the reform measure. Supporters vow to push again if further incentives reach genuine settlers.
State Democratic nominees listed including Congressmen for Districts One and Two Hon Robt M Veath and Hon J Simmons. Supreme Judge Thomas O'Dey of Portland. State Dairy and Food Commissioner S M Douglas. Second Judicial District Circuit Judge J W Hamilton Roseburg. District Attorney H L M Travis Eugene. Presidential Electors John A Jeffrey Marion County T Ford Union County W B Dike Columbia County J H Snaith Clatsop County. National Convention Delegates Chamberlain Sheridan Douglas W Butcher Baker CO Redfield Morrow F A Holman James Gleason Multnomah JT Matlock Lane Samuel Garland Linn.
North Bend baseball team defeats Marshfield 6 to 0 at North Bend, with local reports noting the score and notable plays. The scene features mention of upcoming events and local market references tied to the town.
A jumble notes buyers and vendors in Oregon with shop goods from Huling Lundy & Sons to Hermann's Bazaar. Mentions fishing on Rogue River, lumber rates to San Francisco, and Dr. W Strange’s health. Also references Prohibition nominees and local court actions with Bail set at 5000 dollars.
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