Coast Railroad Project Sighted Near Drain Oregon
William Hood a Southern Pacific chief surveyor arrives with a crew of 20 and two cars at Drain Oregon from Yuma Arizona amid speculation they will start coast railroad work. An earlier survey crew began near Crescent City with a year’s work ahead. Fire destroyed part of Drain’s business district leaving smoldering ruins and delaying reconstruction while plans for a new 30 room hotel and modern depot proceed.
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Drain
William Hood
Southern Pacific Railroad
Yuma
Arizona
Crescent City
California
Southern Pacific Company
E. L. Meacham
Commercial Hotel
East Drain
Lamont Dies Suddenly Former War Secretary Succumbs
Daniel Scott Lamont vice president of the Northern Pacific Railway and secretary of war in Grover Cleveland's second administration died suddenly of heart disease at 9 15 in Millbrook New York. His illness lasted about half an hour and was diagnosed as heart failure by Dr Stewart of New York who was a house guest. Mrs Lamont and two daughters Bessie and Frances were at his deathbed along with several guests.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Daniel Scott Lamont
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Grover Cleveland
Millbrook
Stewart
New York
More Fish for Lane Streams
The government plans to distribute additional fish in streams near Cottage Grove and London miners springs. Warden Baker and Mr Currin will receive supplies for Monby Creek and Bow River respectively, aiming for much better fishing this year.
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Cottage Grove
Hinds
London Miners Springs
Baker
Monby Creek
Mr. Currin
Bow River
WITNESS STARR MISSING AS O LEARY HELD IN HARBORING CASE
J W O Leary arrested at McKenzie Bridge on suspicion of harboring witness Starr. U S deputy marshals seek Starr as he reportedly travels toward Prineville or hides in sheep camps east of McKenzie Bridge. District Attorney Heney aims to prove conspiracy to suborn perjury with Ernest Starr as a key government witness.
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Eugene, Or
J. W. O'Leary
McKenzie Bridge
Eugene
Starr
Stiles
Prineville
Heney
Ernest Starr
Tral
Davis' Wife Jealous Divorce Suit Advances
J. M. Davis of Junction City files for divorce from Ids M. Davis on cruelty grounds. He alleges years of harassment culminating in public embarrassment at a 1905 ball after a January quarrel while he spoke with another woman. They wed in Roseburg in November 1806 and have two children, Pearl and Lyle. They have not lived together since June 2, 105. Attorney G. F. Skipworth represents Davis.
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Davie
Junction City
Roseburg
Pearl
Lyle
Davis
G. F. Skipworth
Jackass' Bray Upheld by Law in Kansas Case
In Topeka on July 25 Judge Dana dissolved a temporary injunction against Tibbetts & Holtz livery owners of Richland jackasses. The Richland post mistress sued to stop nightly braying from the stable’s animals next to the post office, but the court dismissed the case, calling it unique and noting no relief was available.
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Topeka
Kan
Dana
Richland
Tibbetts & Hotz
Postoffice
Bray
Shawnee County
Tibbett's & Holtz
Kansas
Rock Crusher Starts Work for Willamette Bridge Piers
The rock crusher began operation this morning to prepare material for concrete piers of the new railroad bridge across the Willamette at Springfield Guard.
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the Willamette
Springfield
Senator Mitchell Sentenced In Federal Court Case
Judge De Haven convicts United States Senator John H. Mitchell of a crime and imposes six months in Multnomah County Jail plus a $1000 fine. The court outlines appeal avenues while noting the senator retains office unless the conviction is affirmed. A stay allows time for appellate steps with a March decision anticipated.
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Case
Supreme Court
United States
Multnomah County
John Jefferson de Haven
John H. Mitchell
Portland
Marshal Reed
Judge de Haven
Mitchell
Senator Mitchell
Burton
Trial Court
Ito
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Mostkely
Klamath Great Irrigation Project Aims Drainage and Settlement
The Klamath reclamation plan seeks to drain Lower Klamath lake and uncover Tule Lake lands to open 190000 acres for irrigation from Upper Klamath lake and 60000 from Clearlake or Horsefly. Lands will be sold in small parcels, with an irrigation system backed by the Klamath Water Users Association. Rail links to the Southern Pacific are promised as construction starts.
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Klamath Reclamation
Lower
Klamath Lake
Tule Lake
Federal Congress
Oregon
California
Reclamation Service
National
Klamath
Clearlake
Horsefly
Klamath Water Users’ Association
Klamath Falls
Klamath County
Klamath Country
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Portland
Child Wanders Then Drowns in Idaho Brush
Charlotte Jane Eggers daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Eggers died Saturday July 15 1906 after wandering from the house near Dillard Douglas County The body was found on the riverbank by Pearl Eggers and Mr Olsen carried it to the Eggers home where burial followed in a besoti spot on the family farm Simple services were held with about fifty friends offering sympathy in this sorrowful loss The community and neighbors share in the grief of the bereaved family Heyburn Idaho Review reports the tragedy.
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Eggers
Charlotte Jane
John A. Eggers
Supreme Court rules forfeiture of land sale certificate for delinquent payments
The Oregon Supreme Court upholds the Land Board right to declare a certificate of sale void when payments lapse beyond the statutory grace period. Selihbrede defaulted for 3.5 years after partial payments on 520 acres bought in 1892. the court notes time is the essence and mandamus cannot override forfeiture.
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Salem, Or
State Land Board
Supreme Court
A. Sehibrede
Justic Bean
R. P. Boice
Marion County
Selulbrede
Iit
Cadets Receive Silken Banner After Epic 510 Mile Hike
Portland July 25 cadets in ragged gear received a gold lettered banner from H W Goode of Lewin and Clark Exposition. The presentation occurred before the California building with the Sherman Indian Institute Band witnessing and California Commission hosting a reception.
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Portland
H. W. Goode
California
Sherman Indian Institute
California Commission
Cotton Declines Federal Judgeship Post
Portland July 26 William W Cotton who already held commission has decided to decline the appointment as United States Judge for the District of Oregon Private advices confirm the action He left New York for Oregon after a conference with Harriman line officials and will arrive in Portland Monday It is believed Harriman inducements influenced his decision to stay with added powers and pay
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Portland
William W. Cotton
United States
District of Oregon
Cotton
New York
Oregon
Harriman Lines
Harriman
Chicago
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Cotton declines Federal Bench after East tour
Portland officials were surprised as W W Cotton moved to abandon plans for the Oregon Federal judgeship after meetings with President Roosevelt and railroad officials. Senator Fulton expresses surprise and says he will consider recommending among E S Bean Charles E Wolverton and others already named.
Railroad Men Injured in Wreck at Alcal
A southbound freight train collided with a light engine on a curve in Pass Creek Canyon near Alea Spur Monday afternoon. Engineer Barr Jones and fireman Guy Buffington of the light engine suffered injuries, including a scalp wound and a broken collar bone, and were taken home to Roseburg to recover. Trainmaster C W Taylor investigated the incident in Roseburg.
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Alcal
Plain Dealer
Pass Creek Canyon
Alea Spur
Barr Jones
Guy Buffington
Roseberg
C. W. Taylor
Roseburg
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Coast Railroad
Daniel S. Lamont
Dr. Pearson
Taylor and Wilson
Witness Starr
Young Starr
McKenzie
Williamson
Crook County
U.S
J. M. Davis
Circuit
Ids M. Davis
Jackass’ Bray
Thurston
Thurstes
Senate
Young Mitchell
John H. Mitchell, Jr
J. A. Eggers
Dillard
Doug
Las County
W. W. Cotton
Harriman Railroad
Road
Barrunsa
Fulton
Astoria, Or
Charles W. Fulton
E. S. Bean
Charles E. Wolverton
F.A. Moore
Oregon Supreme Court
T. A. McBride
L. R. Webster
John Rand
Roseburg Rochdale Company
Bain Wacon
Milwaukee
Osborn
Victor
Beard & Culver
Mie
Douglas
F. W. Senior
C. Maersters
Henry Both
Benson
B.A. Booth
J. EH. Booth
J. Fredly
Lyons
Marsters K.L Miller
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