Adams Pioneer Declines Nomination and Backs Direct Vote
In a letter from Adams Oregon dated April 30 1908 the Adams Pioneer who was nominated for the Legislature declines the nomination saying he did not seek it and will not have his name considered. He expresses strong support for Direct Primary Statement No 1 and praises W T Shaw of Fairwater as an Independent candidate. He asserts the people favor direct election of the United States Senate and criticizes party politics. He urges electing candidates pledged to the principle regardless of party.
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Adama
United States
W. T. Shaw
Freewater
Umatilla
Oregon
Fleet to Divide in Santa Cruz and Monterey Celebrations
The Pacific fleet, after entertaining the people of Santa Barbara, heads northward with battleships bound for Santa Cruz and Monterey. Rival towns compete to outdo each other in lavish celebrations as the fleet divides its forces, originally planned to rendezvous at Santa Cruz.
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San Francisco
Pacific Fleet
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Monterey
Fifteen Years of Agony Testimony on Hyomel Cure
Captain Willner testifies to long standing catarrh relief after using Hyomel. He describes severe symptoms, hospital visits, and escaping persistent phlegm. He claims two bottles cured him and notes immediate relief from inhaled antiseptic air. Hyomel kit costs $1 with money back guarantee if not effective.
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Willner
Australia
Tallman & Co
Monterey Wins Split Navy Fleet Visit After Rivalry
Monterey and Santa Cruz will each host half the ships for the fleet's stay after a miscommunication from the Navy Department. Monterey argued it was the first state capital and closer to more residents, while Santa Cruz claimed adequate facilities and harbor capacity. The dispute ended with a shared schedule and a display of regional pride.
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Monterey
Navy Department
Santa Cruz
Csty
Evans
Ita
Washington
Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised cure
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a reliable purifier to relieve headaches biliousness jaundice and digestive stagnation. It notes a price of 26 cents at Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
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Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Candidates Cards Offered At Reasonable Price
Advertisement notes printing candidates cards and circulars with prompt service and first class work by Pendleton firm East Oregonian. Includes a mention of Foley's Honey and Tar being marketed as not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law and safe for children and adults.
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East Oregonian
Foley
Pendleton Drug Co
Sons of Revolutions Gather in Buffalo for Annual Congress
Descendants of patriots gather in Buffalo for the nineteenth annual Sons of the American Revolution congress with delegates from every state and from Hawaii and Europe. The program includes meetings, receptions, addresses, a banquet, Niagara Falls excursion, and elections for national officers. National membership is about 20,000, with societies in Paris and Hawaii and a Manila chapter forming.
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Buffalo
Hawaii
Europe
Sons of the Revolution
The
Naonal Society
Iroquois Hotel
J. N. Adam
Cly of
Niagara Falls
National Association
Paris
Manila
Nelain A. McCleary
Chicago
Trueman G. Avery
Spiritualism Fraud Arrests Two Women in Denver
Denver April 30 Two women Leonora Pierce 19 and Miss Greyeta Fulmer 22 were arrested on charges of swindling Harriet A. Crowe 67, a blind widow from Dillon Mont, out nearly twenty thousand dollars. Pierce claimed to restore sight through spiritual treatment and collected about 5000 in fees over several sessions. Fulmer allegedly introduced Pierce and aided in long talks to reinforce Crowe’s belief she was regaining sight until suspicion led to arrest.
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Denver
Leonora Pierce
Greyeta Fulmer
Harriet A. Crowe
Crowe
Dillon, Mont
Pierce
Died By Own Hand In Missoula Lodging Room
An unknown well dressed man killed himself Saturday afternoon in a room at the Leland lodging house in Missoula Montana by firing two bullets into his brain. A third trigger pull misfired. Separately Frank Spallinger a 15 year old from Dayton Washington was badly injured while attempting to blow up a mouse nest with powder, losing most of one eye.
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Well Dresed
Leland
Missoula
Mont
Frank Spallinger
Dayton
Wash
Last Suspect Caught in Kent Slaying Case
A Montenegrin believed to be the fourth gang member in the death of Marshal Miller at Kent Washington was arrested at Cle Elum on Sunday. He will be brought to Kent for identification. He used the alias Anton Corcarious and claimed to be Bosovich. he was found in a box car and armed.
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A. Montenegrin
Marshal Miller
Kent
Wash
Anton Corcarious
Bosovich
Rancher J N Jacobson Bonded Over For Shooting Neighbors Stock Near Coquille
Coquille area rancher J N Jacobson was arrested and bound over to the circuit court with a $200 bond after shooting a neighbor’s stock that wandered onto the road. Several witnesses saw the act, resulting in the death of one horse and injuries to another cattle and several cattle. The report also mentions Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup sold by Tallman & Co.
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J. N. Jacobson
Coquille
Kennedy
Tallman & Co
Frost Damages Rogue River Valley Fruit Crops
Heavy frost Friday night in the Rogue River Valley damaged fruit on the low lands while foothills escaped the cold impact.
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Rogue River Valley
Elva Sema CALIFORNIA Syrup Co. promotion
An advertisement touts Elva Sema CALIFORNIA Syrup Co. syrup claimed to aid digestion and bowel regularity. It shows a nationwide sale through leading doctors and druggists, with a single regular size offered at a set price.
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Peneh Sr ii
Pune
California
Fic Syrup Co
Republican Nominee for County Commissioner Mounts Platform
Present Incumbent Republican nominee for county commissioner announces candidacy for the June 1 1908 election proposing permanent improvements as his platform. The statement signals a focus on lasting public works and infrastructure enhancements.
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Lieurllen
Shaw
Adams
Nadson Bay
J, T, Lievallen
Montereyro
Pendleton Cloak and Suit
Sons OF Revolutions
America
Pega
Main St
Pendleton Ore
Bind Woman
Jr. Hudeman
Ralph Folsom
G. W. Phelps
T. D. Taylor
Horace Walker
John Q. Peebler
C. A. Barrett
C. P. Strain
L. L. Mann
J. P. Sullivan
Prop
Cedar Brook
Old Joe Gideon
East Court Street
Main
Paul Hemmelgarn
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