Soldiers Home report raps governance and calls for state control
The joint legislative committee led by Daly and Reed, with members Maxwell and Grey, faults Oregon Soldiers Home management at Rome due to trustee friction and poor oversight. It urges repeal of board control, transfer to the governor, and creation of a new framework with an emergency funding plan and pension fund reforms.
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Daly
Lake County
Oregon
Howe
Romeduey
Senate Tweedeay
Reed
Mepreen
Maxwell
Grey
Whith
Wol
Byara
Tia
Byars
Almoa Chapel
Senate
Peach Controversy Over Oregon Claims on New Mexico Peaches
Max Pract of Oregon claimed land office authority and famed peach prowess in New Mexico linking to Bautabe. He returned to Ashland with photographs and samples to support his theory. He must defend his title at a Hortzonatural Society meeting to sustain his assertions.
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Oregon
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Max
Max Pracht
Max Pract
General Land Office
Bautabe
Netto
Prince
Hon
Hobart
Grant Rivenburg
Peaches Ag
Bauta Fe
Wes
Hia
Ashland
Ore
Leachblow Paradice
Elaine
Hortzonatural Society
Bookplate inscription warns theft with moral verse
A book owner’s plate scrawled in archaic style warns thieves not to steal the book. It proclaims if the owner dies the Lord will ask for the book and salvation may hinge on honesty. The note is presented with odd spellings and a concluding editorial remark about readers’ endorsement.
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New York Evening Sun
Supreme Court Dismisses and Reverses Several County Cases
The January session of the supreme court handed down decisions in three Douglas county appeals. One suit for possession of a bore was affirmed for the plaintiff in the lower court, another appeal vacated a judgment in a writ of replevin, and a third reversed a circuit court ruling over a cow killed by a locomotive with instructions to dismiss the appeal.
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Tvesday
Supreme Court
Ldioglas County
Robineon
J. W. Carton
Wolverson C. J
Plains
Dirent Court
Agao
Joho Jong
L. Ty
Poomiwon
Bean
Renee
Drn J
Circuit Court
Justice Court
William Whipple
Southern Pacific Company
Appliant
Moore
Pass Creek
Dougan County
An American Chief Justice in Samoa
Chief Justice William L. Chambers of the Samoan Supreme Court ruled Malietoa Tanus as king, disqualifying Mutaufa and triggering unrest in Apia. Chambers, a Georgia native and former Alabama lawyer, was appointed by the US Britain and Germany and later named a Samoan Commissioner by President Cleveland. He helped restore order amid the island turmoil.
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Apia
William L. Chambers
Supreme Court
Malietoa Tanus
Mutaufa
Mr. Chambers
United States
Clieat Britain
Cgrermany
Georgia
Herbert
Alabama
Cleveland
State Department
Chambers
Fay
Matuafa Versue Malietoa
Quoted Courier-Journal Critique of McKinley Policy
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt criticizes President McKinley and U S policy toward the Philippines with heated language about firing on Filipino patriots and copperhead critics in Boston. The text reflects partisan tension and antiwar sentiment in print.
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McKinley
Boston
Ho Ho
Louisville Courier-Journal
Diverse eggs form staple diet across species
Eggs from land fowl tortoises crocodiles ostriches sturgeon and emu have long been dietary staples. Human average heights noted: men five foot six inches. women five foot two inches.
Friction at Apia as German and Samoan authorities clash
Reports from Apia Samoa describe ongoing tensions between rival chieftains and Malietoa forces. Pillage continues at Vailiaa the late Robert Louis Stevenson home. A clash over court actions leads to contempt charges and a failed German consul proclamation. Admiral Kanté will investigate. Roseburg Oregon highlights follow.
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Aveanuano
Apis
Ielande
Mataala
Maiala
Perotons
Vailiaa
Robert Louis Sevenson
Chivta Sere
Pango
Tatuila
Manus
Seiz Mataala
Echooner
William L Chambera
Supreme Court
Joannes Raffel
Rarman
Apia
Herre Grosnali
Garmin
Katlel
Herr Grosmuhl
Congo
Herr Ross
Luther W. Osborn
Comneal
E. B
Maxee
Herr Grosmuth
Messrssborn
Tribunl
Chambers
U- Preme
Raffel
Herr Grosmobil
Germany to Investigate Samoa Agent Conduct
A Washington dispatch says Germany will investigate the conduct of its agents in Samoa. If violations of the Berlin treaty are proven, Germany will dismiss those responsible. The move follows representations by Ambassador von Hollemnen and aims to defuse the heated Snow petition situation.
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New Yeak
Washington
Willie
Germany
United Sates
Samoa
von Hollentven
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Cure
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism, claiming users report complete and permanent relief. Describes the medicine as a blood purifier that neutralizes acid causing pain, contrasting with ineffectiveness of liniments and external treatments.
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Hood
Toocd
Hooti
Pioneer Limited train promotes scenic route with free pamphlet
The only perfect train in the world now runs nightly between St Paul and Chicago on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. A pamphlet with views of scenery along the route will be sent free upon receiving a two cent stamp. Address Lieut H Heatford General Passenger Agent Chicago Tl.
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St Paul
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Pioneer Road of the West
Pioneer Limited
Lieo
H. Heatford
Avent
Davis seeks family connections in the Cald Sleeter lineage
Budman K. Davis requests correspondence with any Cald family members of John Sleeter. He lists his mother Mary Ann Heeter Davis and grandfather John Heeter Davis, mentions John Uleeter Davis, and provides his Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania address at 602 2nd Ave.
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Budman K. Davis
Mary Ann Heeter Davis
John Heeter
John Uleeter Davis
Cald
John Sleeter
K. Davis
2Nd. Ave
Beaver Falla, Pu
Baby Born in Jail Sparks Calls for Better Motherhood
In New York a baby was born in jail while the mother faced murder trial. The piece urges stronger support for expectant mothers, promoting Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a health aid to boost strength and reduce risk during pregnancy. It touts the author’s medical authority and offers a free bound book by mail.
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New York
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
People's Common Sense Medical Adviser
Addiesa
Huffalo
Tampa
Fleree
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Roseburg
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