Protests Pin Down Oregon Congressional Pamphlet
Secretary of State receives protests from A W Lafferty and T B McDevitt over showing candidates in a state pamphlet. They argue only petitioned nominees by August 14 may appear. After protests, the filing deadline was extended to August 22 but now candidates filing after August 14 will not be included in the pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
A. W. Lafferty
Congress
J. Reed
T. B. McDevitt
Portland
Auais
Mother Bear Kills Dogs on White Salmon Ranch
White Salmon lawyer M J Van Vorst took three bear pups to a 40 acre Gilmer ranch when a mother bear charged. A tussle with two cubs escalated as Mrs Bruin charged, killing two dogs while the attorney clung to a sapling before the mother bore him back toward the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. van Vorst
van Vorst
Gilmer
Detectives Inguise Of Weary Willies In Umatilla
Two hoboes, later identified as detectives, were in Umatilla for two days this week drawing local attention. The town's labors shift with alfalfa harvest under way as new river bridge work looms and O. R. & N. prepares for heavy coal storage south of the depot. Local residents, including Lawrence Bullock and Miex Olle Kell, wed in Pendleton, while R. F. Curtis visits from Cheney to discuss real estate and reminisce about earlier Umatilla days.
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Umatilla
Ore
Lawrence Bullock
Miex Olle Kell
R. F. Curtis
Cheney, Wash
Washington
Columbia River
Curtis
Umati
Bear hunt ends with mother cubs killed, hunter returns
Accompanied by E. Fish of Husum, a well known bear hunter, and one other hunter Van Vorst returned after a bear Tuesday. A short hunt found the game and the mother and cubs were killed.
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E. Fish of
Husum
van Vorst
Sues Girl Who Jilts Him In Oregon Court
Eugene farmer Dr Amos Hoff sues Anna Sever eon for $7317 in damages claiming a marriage agreement, payments from Norway, travel costs, clothing and cash given, and four days lost from work after she refused to marry him. The suit lists items including $45 sent before departure, $101.75 fare, $5 clothes, $20 cash, $3.50 livery, and $16 for four days of lost work.
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Eugene
Amos Hoff
Lane County
Anna Severeon
Infono
Norway
Old Country
Hoff
United States
Railroad Commission Hearing At Salem Oregon
The Oregon railroad commission left Salem for Eugene to hear complaints against Southern Pacific services by residents of Eugene. The session will review a proposed fast train from Cottage Grove to Portland to reduce delays and improve conveniences. Two propositions include establishing a daily express train service.
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R. R. Commission
Salem
Oregon Railroad Commission
Wedd
Eugene
Willisten
Southern Pacific
Citlws
Eugener
Cottage Grove
Portland
Mortgage records 30 million to Pacific Light Power
The largest document filed in Clatsop County to date arrived Wednesday morning. The mortgage, valued at 30 million dollars, is from Pacific Light & Power company, which recently absorbed Astoria Micotrie, to United Mercantile & Trust Company of New York.
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Astoria
Clateop
Merk Clinton
Pacific Light & Power Company
Astoria Micotrie Company
Uniterites Martgaco & Trust Company
New York
Fire damages multiple structures in city hotel blaze
A severe fire gutted the metropolitan Hotel causing extensive damage to the complex and neighboring properties. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area as firefighting units battled the blaze through the night.
Opticians Convene in Seson With Delegates Present
In Seson Cedar Point Ohio on August 15 delegates from across the nation gather for the American Association of Opticians annual convention. The 1911 meeting is expected to be awarded to Province Rhode Island.
Peach Day Celebrates Freewater Hospitality With Abundant Fruit
A large Freewater crowd enjoyed the annual Peach Day with free peaches and cream, music, speeches, and games in the city park. The event showcased bountiful crops, especially peaches, pears, apples, and onions, with vendors, rides, a moving picture show, and a Shippers' Union tally highlighting region commerce and hospitality.
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Freewater
East End
Umatilla County
Walla Walla
Freewater City Park
D. C. Sanderson
Dunning
Band
Peaches
Ben
Elfe
Union
Books and duties in The Citizen by Nathaniel Shaler
The Citizen reviews Nathaniel Southgate Shaler's work as a guide to rights and duties of citizens. It notes his Southern birth, Harvard career, and broad political view. Chapter headings include What Liberty Is, Citizenship and Party Allegiance, Immig ration, Universal Suffrage and the Negro Question. A rental anecdote about eight acres leased for onions illustrates civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Southtate Shaler
Shaler
Agassiz
Harvard University
Suffering catarrh cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Miss Mabel F. Dawkins of Fort Wayne Indiana writes that after three years of catarrh and blood disease she tried many doctors and remedies without relief. She took two bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and recovered, feeling like a different person and recommending Hood's. Also mentions Sargatabs as a convenient form.
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Mabel F. Dawkins
Lafayette St
Fort Wayne
Ind
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