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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
7
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The overwhelming vote shows crystallized public sentiment for municipal ownership. Volunteers from business, professional, and working classes organized without pay to back the people’s right to rule themselves, defeating funds and influence from corporations. The victory is hailed as a step toward full municipal ownership and strong government supporting the community.
At Delmonico's New York Woodrow Wilson declared there is no national newspaper in America. He argued US papers are provincial, bound by locality, with the president as the sole national voice. In a Herald interview he cited England's Times as a national paper in a smaller country.
Water power sites are rising in value each year, and it would be unwise for Eugene to ignore this shifting asset landscape as city planning and growth advance.
The article cites Technical World and Collier’s Weekly praising perpetual water power profits and condemning private speculation. It notes Harriman backing a McKenzie river headwaters project targeting seventy thousand horsepower at about one million dollars, with California already dominated by corporate water powers and private sales looming.
The Iowa senator argues against using the post office to distribute merchandise from large cities. He warns that patronizing home merchants sustains town life, while widespread compliance with department-store bargains would ruin small towns, depress land values, and injure local people.
The speaker urges Western lawmakers to uphold protective duties on lumber wool hops and fruit while condemning tariff bills as sectional grabs. He expresses doubt that tariff legislation will rise to statesmanship and warns dereliction of duty by any delegation not acting for their state.
Local organizations of the Oregon Development League convene in Roseburg on Monday April 5 at Central Point on Tuesday Oakland on Wednesday Cotage Grove on Thursday Eugene on Friday and Oregon City on Saturday. Central Point will host delegations from the Rogue River Valley.
The text argues that Republicans in Oregon should rally for the current governor Frank Benson, praising him as a safe, sensible leader who could earn broad voter confidence across classes. It frames unity behind Benson as the path to a successful future gubernatorial election.
A know-it-all Englishman claims Liberia cannot prosper unless annexed by England or the United States. He favors England taking the lead if annexation is to occur, arguing it would unlock prosperity and stability for Liberia.
A breezy column notes Nevada as a favored spot for quick divorces amid mentions of King Peter of Servia potentially abdicating and political figure Champ Clark possibly passing the crown to a Joseph. The piece also alludes to Wall Street backing a crown sale and a distinguished traveler heading to Africa.
The passage riffs on census figures and tariff logic, criticizing politicians for juggling numbers while noting a $15,000 reward in a Pennsylvania kidnapping case. The McKenzie river hydro sites are pitched for sale, with, “No reasonable offer will be declined,” and a state reward pivots to Judge Harris.
In Junction City Oregon a large mass meeting at the Commercial Club nominated F A Saylor to run for mayor to serve out Mayor C P Houston term. The recall election is set for April 9 with Saylor opposing the incumbent.
Local testimony from Charles Beadle of Eugene Oregon supports the Dean's Kidney Pills remedy for kidney weakness back pain and urinary troubles. Beadle says past attacks from Army days recurred with exertion or cold but ceased after using the product, sold nationwide at 50 cents and promoted by Foster Millburn Company Buffalo NY as sole agents under the Dean's name.
Matilda Jane Mitchell born February 18 1852 in Fairfield Iowa died March 29 1909 at Pleasant Hill Oregon aged 57 years 1 month 8 days. She moved with parents to Oregon in 1852 and resided on the donation claim. Survived by sister Laura Crabtree Freewater Oregon three nephews one niece and sister-in-law Ellen Mitchell who had lived with her 22 years. She became a Christian early and lived a virtuous life. A kind friend and loving aunt has gone to her reward.
Healdsburg Cal April 6 A winery owned by Mrs F Gaddinn was destroyed by fire early today causing an estimated loss of 65000 dollars.
Civil Engineer Simon Klovdah left Eugene at noon with eleven men and supplies to prosecute construction work for A. R. Black and the Waldo Lake Irrigation Power Co. Three teams ferried the outfit to Hazel Dell. Snow in the mountains makes it very early in the season and the party must buck snow and endure hardships for about three weeks. Black aims to push his section to finish soon, likely two months of work.
Harrisburg notes report visitors and arrivals from nearby towns. A brother of John Geseer arrived from Wilsonville to visit, with plans to search Lake Creek country for a young wean. Eugene visitors include George Turner and Lulu Thramer. Mrs. Mildred Willoughby visits her mother, Mrs. G. B. Needles. Wright and Margoth add a five passenger Reo car. John and Mrs. Thramer return from Eugene after an appendicitis operation.
Butte voters elected Andrew Logan a Republican as mayor of Missoula. Helena chose four aldermen for Republicans and two for Democrats with one ward tied. Anaconda favors Gaugner over Stagg, while Billings elected H J Thompson over George F Binninghoff. Green candidates Fails Charles Murphy won over J M Burlingame. In this city Jones defeated James Harbart who had been expelled for improper conduct during the legislative session.
Hobos entered the B. C. Gilbert candy factory on East Eighth street near the mill race Sunday night and stole between thirty and forty dollars worth of candy in boxes. The thieves have not been apprehended.
Hazlewind Company to ship a creamery outfit and contract dairymen in the Florence area to produce butter locally for three years. McLeod district delays new schoolhouse construction until late summer while plans proceed. Harry Cramer travels to Eugene then Missouri. returns to reside later. Presbyterian Sunday school elects Bernice Bond, Isabella Kyle, Elise Raymond, Ter Hurd, and Bond as officers and librarians. Oregon & California Lumber plans to store mill gear for the season. D E Severy becomes official Florence weather observer with a rain gauge. A. C. Dickenson and wife visit from Eugene to rent H. H. Fisk ranches. George Melvin Miller seeks water-power work near Mapleton. Mr. Buelan acquires Joe Jr.’s North Fork ranch for about 2800. Mill whistle sounds after months. Emma Lackey teaching upper Indian Creek in Eugene. Stingley family returns to Acme. Probate petition filed for P. N. Shelley estate valued at about 4000. John West, F. W. Osburn, P. E. grass named executors.
Dr. T. W. Harris files in circus court to recover 120 dollars plus 6 percent interest from April 6, 1903 and 25 dollars attorney fees. G. F. Skipre represents the plaintiff in the case against Mrs. and B. Linton.
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