Scott quits Oregon marshal post after Taft withdrawal
Eugene Oregon August 12 Leslie M Scott said he wired President Taft to resign as United States marshal for Oregon effective immediately He noted the job was offered not sought and criticized political bosses He said his conduct was faithful and efficient and that federal patronage remains a political trap The nomination has faced Senate delay and a Washington lobbying effort by Scott’s supporters The closing line jokes about women’s hairpin and canal boats to end the item
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Eugene
Ore
Leslie M. Scott
United States
Oregon
Taft
Scott
Senate
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Marshal Hee
Harvey W. Scott
The
Oregonian
Washington
Unique contests at Spokane Fair draw crowds and prizes
Spokane Fair offers a broad slate during Interstate Fair week September 30 to October 4. Main events include horse racing with $17,000 in purses, a miners drill contest with $500 prizes, lumberjacks log chopping, amateur firefighting, and milk testing among northwest prize cows. Entries hail from Coeur dAlene Butte and across the region. details via secretary Robert H. Cosgrove.
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Spokane
Thenen
Baland Empire
Coeur Gd Alenes
Butte
Boundary Country
Ne Vida
Twohind
North West
Robert H. Cosgrove
Davenport fails to win at Stockholm in lack of rival
Ira Davenport of the University of Chicago, star of the Maroons and Olympic veteran, explains his Stockholm 800 meter setback was due to no real competition and a prior training lapse. He recounts the race, notes Melvin Sheppard and Meredith beat him, and praises Coach Stagg and trainer Murphy. He plans homeward rest before next season.
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Chicago
Ira N. Davenport
University of Chicago
A. M. Macks
Stockholm
Sweden
Maroon Star
Dubuque
Iawn
Phyllis Shriner
Europe
Pond Creek
Okla
Marshallfield
Davenport
Melvin Sheppard
New York
James E. Meredith
Mercersburg Academy
Davvy
Stagg
West
Tloe
Sheppard
Meredtho
Mavenport
Dorsed
Braun
Germany
Meredith
Tam Glid
Dow
Murphy
Althoowgh
Finland
Austin Menaul
Jimmie Twobig
Seat of Action
Two Drowned as Switch Train Knocks Five Off Minocqua Bridge
In Minocqua Wisconsin a party of five crossed a railroad bridge and five were swept into the water when a switch train backed across. Genevieve Walters of Rhineland and Frank Meyers of Milwaukee died. Lucinda King and Clara Hartwig survived after clinging to bridge supports. Louise Lee survived as well. Also noted is an advertisement for Ballard's Snow Liniment sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
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Mise
Genevieve Walters
Frank Meyers
Minocqua
Wis
Merrill
Rhinelander
Milwaukee
Louise Lee
Clara Hartwig
Lucinda King
Miss King
Miss Hartwig
Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
French Bombardment Ordered on Agadir Coast
Rabat reports the French cruiser Osman ordered to bombard Agadir following the murder of a German employee of the Hannesmann firm. The city’s ruler Hamid El Hibn, once a pretender to the Moroccan throne, has established himself in the district as sultan.
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Rabat
Morocco
Osman
Agadir
Hannesmann
Hamid el Hibn
Sultan
Sallow Complexion Treated by Hefbine Liver Regulator
Sallow complexions result from foul impurities in blood and torpid liver and bowels. Hefbine, a liver stimulant and bowel regulator, is sold for 50 cents by A. C Koeppen & Bros.
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A. C Koeppen & Bros
Catarrh Cure Promoted As Internal Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by topical applications and must be treated with internal remedies. It touts Hallas Catarrh Curela as a prescribed internal medicine from a reputable physician, combining tonics and blood purifiers to target the blood and mucous surfaces.
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Cweney & CO
Toledo
Sriggists
Priceetsec
Mall
Restore Gray Hair to Natural Color
A vintage ad promoting Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore natural hair color. It claims older generations gray previously, offers a solution with Sarco plus sulfur, and promises color, strength, and scalp health. Available from Pendleton Drug Co with a 50 cent bottle and money-back guarantee.
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Preston
Wyeth Chemical Company of
New York
Com
Sulshur
Wyeth
Pendleton Drag Co
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Dodgers
Business
Pendleton
EAST
Spokane Fair
Lee
Texas
Ranger
Maroon
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