Old Soldier Describes Wife's Murder in Court
William Eberwein, an elderly Civil War veteran, testified in Philadelphia court that his wife, younger and ill, asked him to end her life. He said he tapped her with a board at their home after she urged him to proceed, leading to her death. He received a life sentence with minimum seven years in prison for second degree murder.
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Philadelphia
William Eberwein
Judge Walling
Erle
William
Eberweth
Bulgin Closes Series of Evangelistic Meetings in Bend
In Rend Oregon on January 21 the concluding services of Rev. BE Bulgin's three week evangelistic campaign were held in a downtown store building. Large nightly crowds attended and organizers report many converts who will join local Protestant churches.
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Rend
Ore
BE. J. Bulgin
Wheat crop in Umatilla County shows uniform health and growth
Eastern Oregon reports from Umatilla County indicate no losses from frost or dryness. Moisture and mild weather drive heavy growth with grain of good color and no bad patches. volunteers thrive and reseeding only noted in Vancycle county. Outlook for a bumper crop remains strong though January conditions keep future uncertainty.
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Oregon
Umatilla
Vancycle
Arkansas Delegates Seek Convention At Hardwood Mfrs Meet
Arkansas delegates to the twelfth annual Hardwood Manufacturers' Association convention opened in Memphis on January 21 and planned a determined fight to secure the next year's convention location.
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Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
The
Hardwood Manufactures' Association
Minneapolis Puts Forward Plea for New Bank
In Chicago on January 20 representatives from Minneapolis and St. Paul urged that Minnesota be placed in a different banking district. Minneapolis argued it handles double the business of St. Paul and offers superior postal and rail services. The session with Secretaries McAdoo and Houston adjourned at noon as officials conferred with bankers and planned to travel to St. Louis that night.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
McAdoo
Houston
Minnesota
Mineapolis
St. Louis
Hoboes Seek Federal Reform Plans at National Meeting
Missouri delegates head to Cleveland for the National Brotherhood Welfare Association convention to press for federal employment for all unemployed, free travel to jobs, and an eight hour law. They demand an undefined vagrancy law, a constitutional duty to provide work, universal suffrage for the unemployed, voting rights for workers away from home, an industrial army, and post offices as employment bureaus.
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Uncle Sam
Missouri
Cleveland
National Brotherhood Welfare Association
Hoboes
James Eads
Secretary of Labor
Southern Hardwood Convention Opens in Arkansas City
Today's sessions mark the first southern convention since 1997 with many hardwood lumber buyers and producers from western states participating. The gathering, held in Arkansas City, is scheduled to close tomorrow and traditions suggest a second southern meeting may be planned next year in Memphis.
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Arkansas City
South
Memphis
Banks Seek Federal Reserve Membership Across Oregon
The Jan 21 report lists Oregon banks applying for membership in the federal reserve system led by First National in Portland and numerous others including McMinnville, Ashland, Medford, Pendleton, Astoria and Roseburg. The wide spread applications show regional banks pursuing reserve status and integration.
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Washington
Oregon
Federal Reserve System
First National
Portland
Joseph
Stockgrowers & Farmers’ National
Wallowa
MccMinnville National
MacMinnville
United States National
United States
Naonal
Roseburg
Lebanon
American National
Pendleton
Dodgeville
Astoria
University Students Spend Night in Tree After Cougar Sighting
Four University of Oregon students Edith King Mabel Smith William Holden and Raemon Fleming climbed Spencer's Butte Sunday afternoon to descend at dusk. They heard a cougar like cry, climbed a tree for safety, spent the night in the branches, and were rescued at dawn by a Creswell farmer.
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University OF Oregon
Eugene
Spencer's Butte
Edith King
Portland
Mabel Smith
The
Dalles
William Holden
Raemon Fleming
Creswell
Reuger
Church Leaders Split Over New Dance Movements
A batch of letters from church leaders across the United States weighs in on the controversy surrounding new dance steps. An Archbishop, 11 Catholic and Episcopal bishops, two Methodist bishops, and clerks of the Presbyterian and Reformed churches express mixed views, with several approving, most criticizing, and some condemning dancing altogether.
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New York
United States
Presbyterian General Assembly
Reformed Church
Johns Possible GOP Governor Candidate in Oregon Race
Portland Jan 21. A. Johns longtime eastern Oregon lawyer now practicing in Portland may run for the Republican nomination for governor. Johns says he has been urged by many friends to announce but has not decided. If he enters the field the race would include nine candidates alongside R L Stevens Gus C Moser W A Carter J R Ren Dimick George C Brownell J A Withycombe and E C Crawford in a crowded contest.
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Portland
Ore
C. A. Johns
Oregon
Bo Far
Governor West
Johns
Baker City
R. L. Stevens
Gus C. Moser
W. A. Carter
W. & J.ren
Grant B. Dimick
George C. Brownell
J. A. Withycombe
E. C. Crawford
Pilot Rock Church Meetings Reported in Special Correspondence
In Pilot Rock Oregon on January 21 church meetings featured a sermon on Is the world growing better with talks by E B Casteel M D Orange M J Gilbert and J Jones plus special choir music. Married couples and parents discussed topics led by C R Whittenburger Dr Gilliland and Rey Warrington.
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Pilot Rock
Ore
Belo
E. B. Casteel
M. D. Orange
M. J. Gilbert
J. Jones
Messing
C. R. Whittenburger
Dr. Gilliland
Rey. Warrington
Georgia Jaques
Myrtle Westgate
Pen- Meton
Jack Canyon
A. F. Knotts
Knotts
Gladys Howe
Garr
Gilliland
Mays
Warrington
Harry Whittaker
Nyne
Here
Hermiston
Will Leathers
Jack Hodges
Portland
California Syrup of Figs described as family laxative
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe, effective laxative for all ages from baby to grandpa. It promises thorough cleaning of stomach liver and bowels without griping and claims quick relief from headache indigestion and foul taste. Consumers are urged to buy the genuine 59 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company and avoid counterfeit syrups.
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Jruggist
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Feta Reviews Project Views For Local Location
Feta surveys the site with a view to locating the project here. Officials assess feasibility and potential impact as planning moves forward.
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Feta
Snow and social notes in Nolin on January day
Snow fell for about an hour but cleared to fair weather. Farmers fear fruit damage as wheat land is fallow. Pendleton contractor P T Betts rushes C W R N C section houses here. J B Howard returns from a July absence. Mrs Sarah Shephard visits from Pendleton. Deputy Joe Blakely attends suit against Ladies' Club. Local events include a grand ranch ball near Yoakum and witnesses in a Welch Krohn case. Stanfield visit noted.
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Nolin
P. T. Betts
Pendleton
J. B. Howard
Sarah Shephard
Robi White
Joe Blakely
Ladies’ Club
Thomas Kerr
Pat Cassidy
Young Bride
Slusher Ranch
Lee Hummel
Yoakum
Carlton City Hall Unroofed in Gale
A strong wind storm hit Carlton Oregon on Saturday causing extensive damage as the gale blew through the town by afternoon. The report notes the south half of the city hall was unroofed among likely other structural impacts.
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Carlton City Hall
Carlton
Ore
Stanfield Council Holds First Meeting and Appoints Ling
Stanfield new council elected R. M. Ling to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. Spences. They set saloon licenses at 800 dollars. Local residents and visitors include Mrs. Fred Earl and Mrs. A. E. Blomquest visiting Miss Genevieve Clark. H. W. Coe of Portland in town on business. several locals and travelers noted in late week activity.
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Stanfield
R. M. Ling
W. Z. Harris
Pendleton
W. Worden
Lemmon
South
Germany Sees Lone Christmas Tax Hit of 83 Million
German reports say 83 million marks was held back from Christmas stockings to fund a government military tax amassing 250 million marks. One third of the extraordinary levy fell due, dulling business and signaling a slow holiday season across the nation.
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Germany
Berlen
Wind damages city hall roof and farm lines
A storm struck the area blowing off the roof of the new city hall and destroying a brick chimney at F. M. York's house near the city limits. Several farmers’ telephone lines and poles were also blown down, leaving many lines out of service.
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New City Hall
F. M. York
City Limite
Timber falls in Douglas forests threaten future danger
Roseburg Oregon January 21 wind storms last week blew down thousands of forest trees in Douglas county. Storms have been heavier and more frequent this season, leaving timber felled across the region and risking a fire hazard if next summer is dry.
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Roseburg
Ore
Douglas County
Poison oak rash relief with Cuticura in 1914 letters
In Dryden Oregon a traveler describes severe facial swelling and a widespread rash from poison oak. After trying various remedies his mother’s Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment brought relief and he slept well, claiming a complete cure weeks later. The advertorial note promotes Cuticura products and offers samples.
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Dryden
DeGrasso
Mar
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
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