Desperado Smith Kills Sheriff Shaver in Woodburn Tragedy
Sheriff John R. Shaver died after being mortally wounded by outlaw Frank Smith who also killed Night Officer Henderson in Woodburn. The shooting sparked a countywide manhunt, with Salem authorities declaring a reward and a train of posse members pursuing the fugitive. Shaver, a longtime Clackamas county official and stockman, is mourned by Oregon City and county residents as the community closes offices and honors him at a river funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Shaver
Frank Smith
Hanlon
Woodburn
Captain Henderson
Bhaver
Henderson
Smith
Mr. Shaver
Salem
A. Henderson
Sheriff Shaver
Burns
Marion County
John BR. Shaver
Silverton
Portland
Mollala
Clackamars County
Clackamas County
Lewis and Clarksion
Shaver
East Portland
Molalla
Zelma Shaver
University of Oregon
Earl Shaver
Lloyd Shaver
Ella
Genevieve Shaver
George
Alaska
Court House
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Woodmen of the, World
United Artisans
Knights of the Maceshees
Knights of Pythias
Oregon City
Clackamas
Courtjhouse
John R. Shaver
Woodharn
Bolinger
Vouaregnonal
Hall of Justice
Grace Marshall
Mixa Ay Mark
John W. Loder
Charles H. Dye
Riverview Cemetery
John RK. Shaver
Democratic nominees schedule meetings in Clackamas county
Meetings arranged this week by Democratic county nominees show a seven point lead. Speakers include J E Hedges R B Beatie H I Latourette William Shannon and others. Events listed at Macksburg Danby Clackamas Molino New Era Browns Shome Mount Pleasant Twight Hall with times 7 30 p m 7 20 p m 7 30 p m and 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clackamas
J. E. Hedges
R. B. Beatie
H. I. Latourette
William Shannon
Macksburg
Danby
Fridey
O. D. Eby
H. G. Starkweather
Henry J
Mel Rhoades Charged With Horse Stealing in West Oregon City
Deputy coroner Thomas Miller arrested Mel Rhoades Tuesday on a horse stealing charge after a complaint by R Golaja of Portland. Rhoades allegedly bought two horses on installments but kept them without paying. he fled to camp at Damascus before being tracked down in West Oregon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Rhoades
Oregon City
Thomas Miller
Holman
Rhoades
R. Golaja
Portland
Ashioe
Shoress
Damascus
Arta
Léth
Utah
Ofeim
Wilmerding School
Governor Chamberlain Welcomed in Damascus
Governor Chamberlain was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome upon his arrival in Damascus. The arrival drew local officials and residents who expressed support and interest in his public plans.
Damascus Town Weathered Tears in Historic Day
Citizens gathered as a large crowd listened to the state executive on a day described as historic in Damascus Oregon. Reports mention tearful scenes and a somber mood as authorities addressed widespread fear and loss amid disaster.
Holzman seeks divorce amid allegations of abandonment
Sophia U Holzman sues Fr G Holzman for a decree of divorce after alleging he left the home February 25 1906 leaving her ill and unprovided for. She accuses him of a sullen obstinate disposition and claims he never loved her. Bridge events and other divorces are noted in brief local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia U. Holzman
Fr G. Holzman
Clackamas County
Shénaka
Philippin
Missing McKenzie linked to Confederate Rhoades case
Golsja states McKenzie who bought the horses from a seller associated with Rhoades has disappeared and is wanted by authorities. He is believed to be a Confederate ally. Rhoades and McKenzie allegedly worked together and agreed on terms of sale. Portland deputy sheriff Wernessay escorted Rhoades to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Rhoades
Golsja
McKenize
Thas McKenize
Portland
Wernessay
Local opposition halts Frank Boxer store plan at Main and Thirteenth
Frank Boxer abandons a proposed large furniture store at the Main and Thirteenth corner after local opposition. Mr Busch has taken a five year lease on the Weinhard block at Main and Eighth while a court suit seeks to set aside a street vacation that would allow his earlier expansion. Busch postpones plans to build a warehouse on a burned site, citing owner protests and a pending case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boxer
Main
Thirteenth Strats
Busch
Weinbard
Eighth Stresta
Bosch
Canny Oil
S Street
Nate
Weinhard
Baseltin
Socialists Meet Sunday in Knapp's Hall
Spasial monthly Socialists meeting set for Sunday May 6 at 1 30 p m in Knapp's hall Sanday. The executive committee meets at 1 a m to plan campaign business and dinner will be served at noon. A campaign expense fund drive and a musical program are scheduled for the afternoon. Joseph Wanhope and U W Barzee are named as speakers in Oregon with a governor run planned and details to be announced at the Sunday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Socialista
Knapp’s Hall
Sanday
Thin
U. W
Strange bedfellows in Oregon politics stir scrutiny
Editor notes that political alliances shift as figures like Bourne and U Ren join forces with unlikely partners. The writer mocks past populist and free silver ties, questions current motives, and urges public statements from George O. regarding campaigns and perceived betrayals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
the Courier
Politica
Cme
Jonathan Bourne
Senate
Geo. QO
U'Ren
Jonathan
Chria Schuebel
The
Pops
Geo. O
George
Ramp
Ownes
Jin ' Old Boy
W. W. Myers
Bloodhounds Track Outlaw Smith in Oregon Hunt
After a seven day chase, outlaw Smith was killed near New Era following a brush ambush. Bloodhounds and a posse closed in along the Southern Pacific tracks and Willamette river, with dynamite used in the brush before the final takedown near Canby. The deadly pursuit ended as Smith died en route to New Era.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Desperado Smith
J. R. Shaver
Begaars
Ely
Parkplace
Tom
Wilmerdin
School Hospital
Streevs
San Francisco
Youra
Oarll
Sheriff
W. E. Carll
Bay City
Meissner
Ore
Oxegen
Berg
Cincinnatus
Surrey
Foix
Robert W. Baker
Henry D. Aden
H. F. Latourette
Strange Bedfellows
Outlaw
Harry Draper
Frank Amit
Mrs. Batten
Canby
Willie Strninger
Orne Poat
Calver
T. F. Ryan
David McArthur
New Era
McArthur
Judge Ryan
Jthy
Southern Pacific
Boon
Mugone
Spokane
Culver
Mordon
Multnomah County
Vaughan
Draper
Ayer
fAyers
Lowell, Mana
Haturere
Mie Vioor
Ague Cure
Cneany
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!