Ex Circuit Judge Claims Champion Laving Hen of Eastern Oregon
Baker Oregon February 27 ex circuit judge William Smith claims ownership of the champion laying hen of eastern Oregon and offers dramatic statistics to prove it. He cites Miss Blanch laying eggs nearly twice as large as usual and tests showing one egg’s circumference and axis measurements. He jokes about breakfast requirements and mentions no trade for a blooded pullet. A stray line notes a man confined in Stockton asylum and a remark about Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
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Baker, Ore
William Smith
Oregon
Edna Loftus Accused of Stealing Watch in San Francisco
Edna Loftus detained seven hours at police headquarters on a charge of stealing a gold watch from Cart Hayden son of a wealthy local merchant. Hayden refused to press charges as Loftus wife of Harry Rhenstrom, Cincinnati millionaire, cried during the incident. The case arose after a downtown hotel disturbance and the missing watch.
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San Francisco
Edna Loftus
London
iCarthe Hayden
Harry Rhenstrom
Cincinnati
Hayden
Rhenstrom
Miss Loftus
Los Angeles
Edna
Cattle Arrivals Hint at Restocking Efforts at Baker
Baker Oregon February 27. In a plan to bring cattle into the country and restock the ranges Thom is Profit continues purchases. He recently bought in Idaho 1300 head of two and three year olds and 1606 head of mixed stock in Montana. These cattle will soon arrive here and be for sale.
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Baker, Ore
Thomis
Idaho
Montana
Attempted Poison Of Whole Portland Family Fails
Portland, February 27 A suspected family poisoning surfaced on returning home to Mrs Della Earl Her daughter and a playmate aged about 11 fell violently sick after eating candy found in the house Authorities found sugar candy salt water in a kettle and nearly all edible items tainted J E Beard was detained after Mrs Earl said she had a dispute with him over property Beard denied guilt The children are expected to recover
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Portland
Ore
Della Earl
J. E. Beard
Earl
Beard
Silverton Girl Joins California High School Staff
Miss Sadie Bonner, Silverton, graduate of Oregon Agricultural College, has been appointed to the Le Grande high school faculty in Merced County, California. She will teach home economics and chemistry. A 60 A.C. veteran, she was popular with faculty and students, led the Adelphie literary society for two years, and active in the YWCA and Margaret Snell Club.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
Sadie Bonner
Silverton
le Grande
Merced Co
California
A.C
Homner
Adelphie
Young Women's Christian Association
Margaret Snell Club
Domestic Science
Fusion to whip Tammany in New York elections
Theodore Roosevelt endorsed fusion against Tammany Hall in upcoming municipal elections. He urged no deal with any party to divide office spoils and supported a nonpartisan ticket of efficient, upright, independent men on a progressive platform with local applicability.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Tammany Hall
Hudson Progressive Club
Mrs Bourne Reported To Sue For Divorce
Washington report says Mrs. Bourne filed for divorce against Senator Bourne in Oregon. Inquiry indicates she left Stoneleigh Court for Portland. Senator Bourne doubts the rumor and says private matters are his own. Portland authorities say no divorce action has begun. Frederick V. Holman denies any papers prepared.
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Washington
Bourne
Portland
Senator Bourne
Stoneleigh Court
Ore
Frederick V. Holman
Oregon
Hood River's oldest woman near ninety in town
Hood River Oregon February 27 Hood River's oldest woman Mrs Kenny Winans has passed the age of 989 years Her husband E W Winans is the oldest man in town but two years younger than his wife The couple trace back to Kentucky and migrated via Kansas to Hood River in 1886 They have seven children and many grandchildren.
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Hood River
Ore
Kenny Winans
E. W. Winans
Edict Against Brother Touches Russian Monarchy
The czar is angered by Grand Duke Michael's morganatic marriage outside the royal castle and newspapers warn of increased edicts. Observers say powerful rulers rarely act over such offenses, even in the twentieth century.
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Tsar
Grand Duke
St. Petersburg
Czar
Michael
Embezzler Clarence Lovejoy Gets Ten Year Term
Clarence Lovejoy received a ten year indeterminate sentence in Salem for embezzling 30000 dollars from Clatsop Mills while serving as bookkeeper. He pleaded not guilty last Friday and Judge Fakin postponed the sentence until yesterday. B T Berg, indicted for forgery, pleaded guilty and was given an indeterminate term.
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Salem
Clarence Lovejoy
Cirrcuit
Clatsop Mills Company
Lovejoy
Fakin
B. T. Berg
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Fletcher
Castoria
Lfe
Stockton Insane Asylum
Chamberlain
City Scavenger Co
Johnson Street
Chichester
Safowt
Baker
Silverton Girl
O. A
le Grande, Merced Co
T. H
Fusion
Tammany
Mrs. Bourne
Astoria, Ore
Mother
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta
Towle
New England
Log Cabin
L*ien
Jack
Jack Towle
Towle Maple Products Company Dept
St. Paul, Minn
Water Street
Henjamin Holt
Sacksewer
Ars Inen
the Holt Mfg. CO
Spokane, Wash
The
Holt Manufacturing Co
E. L. Smitil& CO
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