Hidden influence and graft fears in Washington oil probes
Senators warn that organized wealth linked to Sinclair and Doheny may control government through bribery and hush campaigns. The La Follette Walsh and other statements describe invisible government shaping policy, pressuring officials, and corruptly steering appointments under both parties amid the Teapot Dome era investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Congress of the
United States
Sinclair and
Doheny
United States Senate
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Real estate transfers and marriages in Coos County
Real estate transfers list numerous parcel trades in Coquille North Bend Marshfield and nearby towns including lots and tracts in sections and additions to Marshfield and Bandon with amounts ranging from $2 000 to $450 plus ten dollar transfers. Marriage licenses issued for John Cuddyre Eva Dungan Earl Harrington Stelle Powell Harry Worthylake and Irvin Watson. Divorces granted include Jennie Price from Curtis Greene from Percy McKreene and Bessie Houser from Henry Houser with further filings for Grace Cochran Reanous Cochran Martha Denser and August Denser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Mullen
James Forty
West Banker Hill
Marshfield
Victor Monohon
Carrie Monohon
West Bunker Hill
G. P. Sheridan
Victor Monahan
Charleston ‘Bay Company
Clarence O. “Fry
Charleston
Tra L. Howe
Sylvia Fern Howe
B. F. Howe
Perham Park
Soba Wnese
Charles W. Berger
Walter C. Wann
Anna Wann
East Marshfield
A. F. Merchant
Grace E. Merchant
Charles W. Merchant
Railroad
John Donaldson
Joseph D. Donaldson
Minnie Donaldson
Smith
Bandon
Janet Curren Smith
John C. Smith
Margaret E. Miller
North Bend
John W. Chaney
Daniel Dinsmore
Millington
George Gilman
Oraf Gilman
Cecil J. Elwood
Elsie A. Elwood
Elliott
Coquille
Warren Everett Burden
Logan C. McPherson
City of Marshfield
W. A. Douglas
Nashburg
J. A. Cobb
Lillian Cobb
W. J. Charters
Bay Park
John Cuddyre
Eva Dungan
Earl W. Harrington
Stelle
L. Powell
Myrtle Point
Harry_V. Worthylake
Ada
Irvin Watson
Jennie C. Price
Curtis Isabelle Greene
Percy McKreene
Bessie Houser
Henry Houser
Ivorce
Reanous Cochran
Grace Cochran
Fragmentary OCR: Oregon clubs urged to join betterment unions
Incomplete text shows an urging for Oregon clubs to join a betterment effort. No clear date or organization is legible, but the note emphasizes invitation and collective improvement.
Political pledge amid Republican primary election in 1924
Fragmentary OCR notes show a candidate declaring dedication to their duties if nominated and elected. The text references a Republican primary on May 25, 1924, and asserts a fixed policy for the office, though many words are garbled in transmission.
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Twe
George H. Moves
Rep
New Hampshire
New York
Rochester Post Express
Hearst
The
New York American
American Petroleum Institute
State of Oxegen
Clinic for preschool children at Methodist Church
A clinic for preschool age children will be held at the Methodist church on Thursday March 13 at 1 00 p m Mothers with young children are urged to attend The notice asks residents to spread the word about the next clinic as well
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Methodist Church
Sveral
Myrtle Point Scouts Beat Marshfield 29 to 26 in Oaks Game
Myrtle Point defeats Marshfield 29 26 in last Oaks game as locals lead 20 8 at half. Marshfield narrowed gap to 26 but could not score at end. Lineups list Nosler Hill Ladd Carver Sacchi Schroeder Crew W Ladd and subs Biss. Referee Shall of Myrtle Point.
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Myrtle Point
Marshfield
the Oaks
Myrtle Point Five
Myrtle Pointer
Nosler
Hill
R. Ladd
Ross Carver
Sacchi Schroeder
Crew W. Ladd
Livingston
Biss
W. Ladd
Shall of
Lost collie travels 3000 miles to reunite with Oregon owner
A collie named Callie traveled from Iowa to Walcott Indiana then back to Silverton Oregon, arriving February 15 after nearly 3000 miles. Owner G F Brazier had advertised for the dog in Iowa. the dog finally leaped to his astonished master at the Silverton restaurant. The Oregon Human Society will present a silver medal.
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Callie
Iowa
Walcott
Indiana
Silverton
Oregon
Pacific Coast
G. F. Brazier
The
Oregon Human Society
Commerciat Club Forms District Boy Scout Unit
Members of the Commerciat Club formed a permanent district organization at City Hall on Tuesday evening. They elected officers including district vice president Dr. Banch and education head Claude Nesler, and planned future cross-town elections for president and scout commander as other towns join. The movement advocates citizenship, self reliance, camping and survival skills for boys.
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Commerciat Club
Big Rey
Wallace Dement
Commercial Club
E. J. Schneider
Boy Scout Movement
Boyd
Local Pupils Form Three Music Clubs Under Mrs Clarke
Mrs O H Clarke a local music teacher has organized her pupils into three clubs with officers. The Saturday Music Club meets on Saturday afternoons for younger members while the Elder Etude Club gathers on the second and fourth Mondays. An orchestra is formed using bells castanets drums triangles and piano with Mrs Clarke at the piano. The classes plan another costume recital soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Clarke
Cdi
Mia Clarke
Royal Neighbors Gala Night At Coquille Meeting
Royal Neighbors held a gala regular meeting last Monday with 20 visiting members from Coquille and two from North Bend. The decorated camp room and banquet hall featured green tones with roses and lilies. The evening included an eight member initiation, speeches by visitors, piano solo by Vesta Davis, tableau and Novello Quartette performances, and a chicken pie dinner served cafeteria style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
North Bend
Hazelwood
Vesta Davis
Dena Mast
Clayton Mast
Jake Fisher
Novello Quartette
J. M. Bledsoe
Correction on Birth Announcement
The notice corrects a previous birth item to read that Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christensen welcomed a 29 pound son on February 22, 1924.
Basket Social at Catching Creek School House
A basket social will be held at the Catching Creek school house District No 34 on Saturday evening March 8 1924 at 8 30 for the purpose of standardization. All ladies are urged to bring baskets and everyone is invited.
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Catching Creek
Contagion threat cases and school visits reported
Laboratory examinations tested threat cultures with counts of cases across diseases including measles and chicken pox. The report lists visits to several schools such as Lee Myrtle Bandes Johnson's Mill Central Marsh High and North Bend with multiple illnesses and a death noted.
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Myr
Point Saint
Lee
Conoses Cévetén
Johnson's Mill
Central
Marsh High
North Bend
Bunne
Craledo
Empire
Poultry egg grading ruling outlines fresh and standard categories
The ruling, supported by producers and dealers and advised by county and state officials, defines fresh eggs by production, cleanliness, air space, and weight. It details standard and second grade classifications, packing requirements, and disallowed unwholesome eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muknomah County
I. B. Michie
Northwest Fair dates set for September 17 to 20
The Northwest Fair Association board voted to withdraw from the Northwest Association as benefits were not received. The Coos county fair dates are September 17 through 20 with plans for larger exhibits and a bigger fair. Committees named include Races and track, Amusement and concessions, and Stock and agriculture produce with members Pearce Hansen Clinton M Bledsoe Guerin Dement and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D . Clinton
K. H. Hansen
L. H.pearce
Northwest Fair Association
Northwest Association
Coos County
L. H. Pearce
K. HL Hansen
W. T. Dement
J. D. Clinton
J. M Bledsoe
A. A. Guerin
J. M. Bledsoe
Hawley Presses Roosevelt Highway Funding and Cape Blanco Lighthouse Upgrade
Congressman Hawley pushes Roosevelt Highway funding with Forest Service backing totaling about 430000 in Forest Road Funds for 32 miles and four more miles awaiting Budget Bureau approval. He also advocates city delivery service for North Bend and urges a lighthouse upgrade at Cape Blanco to improve at sea safety with a much stronger lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hawley
Forest Service
National Forests
Budget Bureau
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Mussel Creek
Euchre Creek
North Bend
Cape Blanco
Pacific
United States
Department
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Marthe
Académy
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Lewis A.leiby
Bibert Ark
William, Chandler
Ty Bos
Abd
Astvist
Dal M. King
Royal Neighbors
Basket
Uotion
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