Pioneer Reunion at Olalla Promoted for September Dates
County Treasurer Dimmick received a letter from J A Byron outlining Olalla Pioneer Reunion encampment plans for September 2 3 and 4. Roseburg and other communities form committees to raise funds for a grand event with public speakers and visitors from across the state. The gathering will be held on the Indian battle field to honor old settlers and welcome newcomers, with camping on the grounds and socializing when not speaking.
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Dimmick
J. A. Byron
Olalla
Harry McClallen
W. H. Jamieson
H. C. Stanton
Roseburg
Douglas County
Ring of St Peter Stolen From Papal Body
Report states that the ceremonial ring believed worn by St Peter and passed down through the popes was stolen from the pope’s hand before burial. The ring, once found four years ago for a reward of $3, has a history of loss and recovery.
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St. Peter
Rome
Race War In Illinois Ends With Lynching Incident
At Danville Illinois a mob of 600 men chased James Wilson a Bloomington black man who confessed to assaulting Mrs Burgese wife of a farmer A gunman from Evansville Indiana named J W Mayfield was shot and lynched by the crowd after being taken from the city jail
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Hadley
Wilson
Mayfield
East Main Street
Biw
Henry Getterman
Lyther
Getterman
Mayflower
Sherif
Sing
Danville
Illinois
James Wilson
Bloomington
Thomas Burgese
Henry Gatterman
Pegro
Evansville
Ind
J. W. Mayfield
Murder Near Marshfield Sees Pair Die in Tragedy
Marshfield dispatch reports Henry Keller of Langlois killed his wife Appl eby and then shot himself Saturday evening. Jealousy over alleged intimacy with Adolphson sparked the crime. Two young boys survive. neighbors describe Keller as retiring and previously kind, with a suspicion of insanity.
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Marshfeld
Henry Keller
Langlois
Nee Appleby
Keller
Adolphson
Adolptson
Parker Residents Fight Peacock Commutation Plan
Parker citizens protest the commutation of W. P. Peacock for the murder of Alexander Kerr. They seek to shorten the sentence to life and prove insanity, alleging a scheme to avoid the gallows and release a killer. The report also notes Harriman's bid fight for the Northern Pacific Railway, a Portland wave of highway robberies, and no arrests in two weeks.
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Parker
W. P. Peacock
Alexander H.kerr
Peacock
Portland
Portland Faces Wave of Highwaymen and Vengeful Vigilantes
A Portland warning describes a surge of street crime with fifty hold ups in two weeks and alleged police inaction. Citizens discuss forming vigilance committees to capture burglars and execute suspects under local sentiment. The piece also notes social updates and local fraternal activities with Woodmen of the World and Woodcraft installing new officers.
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Portland
Oil well drilling resumes after repairs in Myrtle Creek
Myrtle Creek reports drilling at the oil well resumed Monday after fixing a broken stem. The well sits down about 20 feet while progress improves, with Harry Rice visiting from his mining property noting better showing. Local residents pass time with outings, visits, and family news across Elk Creek valley and Myrtle Creek creeks.
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Harry Rice
Harry
Elk Creek Valley
Sam Bayless
Phillip Rice
Rev. Bennett
Oregon Rises in Ranks at Grand Lodge Meeting
At the grand lodge of the A O T W in Portland last week officials announced no changes in Oregon jurisdiction. The deficit of 40 000 will be shared by Oregon and other states with small increases in assessments. New officers include Grand master workman George Durham of Portland and Grand recorder Newton Clark of Portland along with Degree of Honor appointees led by Mrs Addie Colvig of Jacksonville and Mrs Sarah Fastaland of Astoria.
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Grand Lodge
A. O. CT
Portland
Oregon
Portami
George 4
Durham
F. Berchtold
Corvallis
W. J. Clarke
Gervais
Newton Clark
R. L. Durham
Gramd
W. H. Warner
Albany
S. A. Roake
Oregon City
F. L. Down
Grants Pass
D. Delix Cohen
Ralph Feeney
Willias Smith
Addie Colvig
Jacksonville
Sarah Fastaland
Astoria
Hatie McCormick
Marehlfield
Hattie Mooney
Jefferson
Harriet Davis
Tillamook
Mattie Smeed
Heppner
Ollie Stephens
Mary Randall
Superior Lodge
Mre
Laura A. Smith
Baker City
Oliie Stephens
Margaret Herrin
G A R National Encampment Plans Rail Excursion Rates
The G A R National Encampment will meet in San Francisco from August 17 to 22. Railroads offer round trip excursion rates from cities nationwide with sale starting August 1 and final limit October 15. Tickets allow further excursion rate travel on Southern Pacific lines in California.
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San Francisco
United States
Southern Pacific Lines
California
Twelve French nuns exiled to Portland campus
The Portland Telegram reports twelve Catholic sisters arrived from France via South Bend to teach in Portland schools. They travel with Father Quinlin and will teach at St. Marys Academy and College, speaking only French and relying on their education to adapt in a new country.
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Portland
France
Catholic Church
South Bend
Ind
Father Quinlin
Columbia University
Kenya
Portand
Atlantic
Great American
Ocean
Pacific Coast
Sisters Therdane
St Urein
Mary Adene Ubalb
Mary Adrainne
Mary Jolie
French Republic
Editor Scott Nominated President of Lewis and Clark Fair
Directors choose Editor Scott of the Oregonian as President of the Lewis and Clark fair. The selection is viewed as sound and expected to bring credit to him and honor to Oregon, with Scott set to lead efforts for a successful event.
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Scott
The
Oregonian
Oregon
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Ilinois
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Harriman
Hill
Northern Pacific Railway
Pearl Hall
Job Hall
Lakeview
Dr. Hall
George H. Pitts
Trepagen
Myrtle Creek Mail News
Caele
Weaver
Weaver and
South Myrtle Creeks
W. VV. Hurst
Ed. Weaver
F. P. Hermann
Hermann
James Bailey
VU. U.W Supreme Lodge
G. A. R. Meeting
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