Secretary of War Resigns. Taft to Succeed
President Roosevelt announced the resignation of Secretary of War and named Governor William H Taft to succeed him on January 1. The confirmation follows prior discussions that Taft would assume the role, with Judge Taft set to take the duties shortly. The communication notes Root to resign later and references ongoing official correspondence.
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Przn Bay
Root
William H Taft
Roosevelt
Ge Taft
Ry Root
Taft
Rward
Fight Was Her Terror and Weight Gain Tale
A fragmented 19th century style note recounts illness and fear of terror. It mentions Mrs Chas Apple and an Indiana reference. A dubious claim links a remedy to dramatic weight gain of 68 pounds after a failed treatment.
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Chas
Notes and Comments from the Latest News
Spicy comment notes Ex changes and local items. Dillon becomes fastest trotting mile world record holder at two minutes. Convict arrest in Reno barber shop. A Burg young man in Co burg Lane Co whirls into insanity from sensational novels. Missouri tops apple states with 20 million trees and a crop worth 20 million dollars. Israel Jews total under 10 million with over half in Russia and two thirds of rest in the United States and Austria. Oregon’s World’s Fair building will be a 180 foot wigwam of lumber resources costing 10000 dollars. Water famine grips Hepburn after a cloud burst, drinking water hauled long distances. Johnnson Dean Co advertises top dubkins price.
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Russia
United States
Austria
Oregon
Wild West Tone Sparks Oregon Letters on Crime and Lynching
In letters from Condon and Mitchell, editorial voices rail at violence and hypocrisy. One mocks frontier thrillseeking while another defends local honor and women’s autonomy amid provincial crime. The exchanges expose regional tensions and dictates of morality.
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Oregon
Pacific Coast
Condon
Mitchell
Long Creek
Coos County
Condon Globe
Southern Oregon State Normal School Opens With Upgraded Facilities
The Southern Oregon State Normal School begins work September 16 with a large library, fully equipped physical and chemical labs, a new gymnasium under construction, and a near completion main building. The grounds look attractive, health conditions are high, and the faculty has grown to support advanced practical study. Address B F Mulkey, Resident, Ashland, Oregon, for a catalogue.
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Southern Oregon State Normal School
Nummers
Oregon
F Mulkey
Ashland
Driving a Horse with Rapid Fires Through the Mouth
The article advises the driver to use quick jerking actions on the bit to move the horse across a bridge, claiming such motion unsettles troops and aids control. It stresses using strong leather gear to withstand the strain and warns against driving a horse without proper tack.
Fragmentary clipping hints at Coluss California legal issue
A garbled clipping from Coluss California mentions a person named Gerben and a long period of time. The text is incomplete and provides limited legible details about a potential legal or personal matter without clear names, dates, or actions.
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