Portland Saloon Keeper Shot in Robbery Attempt
Henry Meyer, saloon keeper at Twenty fourth and Thurman, was shot in the heart by three unknown men during a 1 am visit to his Portland saloon. He remains alive but gravely wounded at Good Samaritan Hospital as detectives pursue leads. Two men were arrested briefly but exonerated by Meyer.
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Fortiaxp
Henry Meyer
Twenty-fourth
Thurman
Liew
Good Samaritan Hospital
T. A. Edwards
Salem
E.H. Price
Iaanl
Meyer
Day
Weiner, Kerrigan and Snow
Local Notes and Community Chatter Across the County
Farmers busy with spring work. W A Ollivant moves into a new house. Rev. Reese of Ten Mile preaches to a good crowd. Sunday School reorganized with old officers and growing membership. Dug Kincade in need of support. community shows sympathy. T Spaugh buys a 10 inch wheel for his grist mill to grind plows. Thomas Churchill and family visit from Ten Mile en route to Cleveland.
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Mr. Reese
Ten Mile
Frokes
M. K. Williame
George Mareh
Arthur
Dug Kincade
Deg
T. Spaugh
Thomas Churchill
Cleveland
Community notes on farms markets homes and roads
The article highlights growing fruit acreage and active market gardens in Edenbower and Fruitvale, with farmers prining trees and expanding vegetables. It mentions road improvements, new houses planned, a telephone added at Attorney Barzee’s residence, and locals planning a general merchandise stock for the suburb’s future growth.
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Fruitvale
C.E. McMullen
Caos
Forward Movement Aims Ten Percent Growth For Y P S C E
Rev Francis E Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor movement urges state officers to push a ten percent increase in societies and ten percent more members within six months. Winning states earn a banner at Denver International Convention and placement on the roll of honor. Endeavor Week at end of January and Endevor Birthday in February mark key milestones.
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Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Movement
Denver
Tts
Oregon
Detroit Opens City Coal Yard Amid Widespread Demand
Detroit authorities opened the city coal yard today with coal at six dollars per ton, limited to one person per purchase. A large crowd formed as a special police squad was sworn in to maintain order during the sale.
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Dernort
Rsch
Aged 800 acre firm for sale near Myrtle Creek Oregon
An 800 acre property five miles from Myrtle Creek is offered for sale. 100 acres are cultivated with the remainder in hills pasture and timber. Features include a small orchard a good house a barn and other improvements. For price and terms contact P. T. Mc Gee Myrtle Creek or D S K Buick Roseburg Oregon.
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Myrtle Creek
Balance Hill
P. T. McGee
D.S
Tillman Figures in a Tragedy in Columbia
Editor N Gonzales chief of the Columbia State is shot by Lieutenant Governor J H Tillman in Columbia. Gonzales wounded seriously but rational and hopeful. Tillman under arrest as threats of lynching arise. The dispute stems from Gonzales denouncing Tillman in the papers and a prior Senate fight.
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Coueima
S&s. O
N. Gonzales
Chtef
Columbia
James H. Tillman
Gonzales
Mr. Tilman
Tillman
Giles Fred
Mr. Gonzales
Columbia State
Phrysciens
Anzales
Allasta
Journal
Coreuma
S. C
Enewe
Why Hon George H Williams Was Not Confirmed Chief Justice
A Charlotte observer recalls the Williams saga from Oregon noting George H Williams of Portland once as Attorney General and candidate for Chief Justice. The Senate blocked confirmation amid a high profile clash led by Mrs Williams, ending with the belief he would never seal the top court post.
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George H. Williams
Portland
Charlotte
5. C
Daily Observer
Geo. H. Williams
Oregon
Kant
Washington
Grant
Supreme Cort
Senate
Williams
Chase
United States Senate
Johnson
Judge Williams
Supreme Court of the United States
First Order
Dee. Zi
U B R E President at Portland Visit News
George Estes president and founder of the Brotherhood of United Railway Employes of America arrived in Portland sick with what is believed cancer of the stomach. He was kept at Perkins Hotel with nurse support as his condition is serious but not deemed dangerous.
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Order of the Brotherhood
Estes
Portland
Tacoma
Houston
Tex
Vancouver
Victoria
B.C
South Tacoma
Order
San Francisco
Tts
Far West
Patterson Pardoned After Three Years In Prison
Hugh Patterson, a Douglas county inmate, is released on pardon after three years of a five year rape sentence. The Cottage Grove victim was named Thorn. Gov. Chamberlain’s administration granted the clemency, Patterson returning to Albany. B F Harve faced trial but was not convicted. Also a notice seeking workers to cut 300 tiers of wood in Roseburg.
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Sacem
Hugh Patterson
B. F. Harve
Patterson
Earthquakes Cause Massive Losses in Russian Turkestan
Official figures from St. Petersburg report 4714 deaths and 33112 houses destroyed in Andijan, Russian Turkestan, from the recent earthquakes.
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Russian Turkestan
St. Perensncas
Andijan
Fatal Winchester accident claims child in Climax case
A 4 year old girl was shot and killed in Climax precinct on Sunday when her 19 year old brother Samuel Doren attempted to extract a cartridge from a Winchester rifle. The rifle discharged fatally as the cartridge exploded during the attempted extraction.
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Asataxo
Dan
Climax Precinct
Samuel Doren
Great Central Townsite Sold to Roseburg Lumber Co
Major Kinney transfers title of Great Central townsite in Roseburg to Roseburg Lumber Co for 10000. Alexander and Campbell of Cottage Grove lead the purchasers with C Whitcomb. 660 acres of adjoining pasture included. The deal aims to hasten building at the site and support the Salt Lake Coos Bay project. Kinney remains tied to the railroad venture while shifting management to the new buyers.
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Roseburg
G Real Central
Roseburg Lumber Co
Major Kinney
Bussey
West Roseburg
Kinney
Alexander & Campbell
Cottage Grove
C & Whitcomb
Great Central Railroad Co
Salt Lake-Coos Bay
Major Kinne
Great Central Railroad Project
Pew
Great Central
Eoseburg
Rosebarg Lumber Co
Lota
Property for sale near fair grounds east of Roseburg
Seeks buyers for 17 acres adjoining the fair grounds located 144 miles east of Roseburg. Includes fine buildings and 150 bearing fruit trees with 10 acres cultivated. Price 1225 dollars. For particulars inquire at Milikin's shoe store Roseburg Or. al of
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Mies
Roseburg
Milikin’s Shoe
Moffat Railroad Opens Massive Westward Build Plan
January reports say the Moffat Road from Denver to Salt Lake is under swift construction with about 2000 workers on 25 miles of grade near Denver. Promoter David H. Moffat is named, but Wall Street speculation points to broader backing. The project aims to cut 170 miles off the current Denver to Salt Lake route, enabling a direct transcontinental corridor via Coos Bay. Construction cost is cited at 20 million dollars with no halt in sight as contractors line up along the route.
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Natt Lake
Moffat
Denver
Salt Lake
Act Ang
Roa Gs
Union Pacific
Moffat Road
Wall Street
Gould
Pacific Coast
Coos Bay
War relief bill eases eastern coal famine relief
The bill authorizes a limited coal duty to relieve distress in the eastern states. It passed the House 258 to 5 and the Senate with few dissenters. It awaits presidential action and aims to address the ongoing emergency.
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Wassisetos
House
Senate
Roosevelt
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