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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
5
Rear Admiral Evans rested well after a stable night. Physicians find no organic ailment and report improving health. He endures intermittent rheumatism linked to naval command stress, with weight dropping from 178 to 122 pounds, and expects to discard crutches for a cane as recovery proceeds.
Washington April 4 Learh of Minola was named public printer in the Philippines to succeed StilLing, whose resignation was accepted earlier. The appointment came as a surprise since his name had not been mentioned previously in connection with the post.
Spokane April 4. David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford University, outlined a five year plan to limit enrollment to juniors and seniors. He said the university will be for students pursuing a definite object in a university course, not for those collecting odds and ends of an education.
At Cottage Grove on March 30 1908 Justice of the Peace J B Youns united James A Lemon and Miss Abbie V Valentine in marriage in a small ceremony attended by local residents and family members.
London reports new German and Prussian loans totaling 162 million dollars spark discussion on Germanys financial health and potential for war. Another 250 million dollars in loans this year, tied to rising naval spending, prompts debate among British financiers about war prospects and the interest burden.
A Vancouver dispatch reports Dr. Muro and J. B. Rankin will leave to establish fourteen immigration stations along the international boundary from the Pacific coast to the Great Lakes. The policy enforces strict inspection to bar undesirables including physically unfit migrants and Japanese. European entrants may be restricted if the labor market is crowded, allowing only direct arrivals from native lands.
Speaker Cannon introduced resolutions directing the attorney-general and secretary of commerce and labor to inform the House what steps have been taken to investigate the International Paper Company of New York and other firms alleged to seek a paper monopoly. He warned that publishers claims, if true, could subject manufacturers to penalties and trest on the received in U.S. court. DeWitt Link Barry Piles, a Liver Pill, advertised widely.
Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured cases once thought beyond medicine. The formula blends well known medicinal ingredients in balanced proportions to treat the blood stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Available in liquid or Sarsatabs 100 Doses for $1.
A 1908 letter from Guy H. Talbot of Oregon Electric Railway confirms plans to extend from Salem to Albany and then toward Eugene. The company will extend feeder lines across the Willamette Valley with Eugene as a terminal, aiming to begin operations into Albany first and push toward Eugene as funds allow, while stressing independence from Welch interests. Talbot vows to keep Eugene publicly informed and to seek only necessary terminals for operation.
Washington April 4 The rules committee moved to curb minority obstruction by a rule sending Senate amended bills to conference with no intervening motion allowed The measure also makes a privileged motion to recessed debate and a nondebated closing of debate before committee of the whole It drew applause and derision from Republicans and ended with an ad for DeWitt’s Carboligsed salve sold by druggists
A 20 year old hobo, name uncertain, was fatally struck by through freight No 221 at the depot yards. Witnesses report he attempted to board a car at speed, feet dragged, head crushed, death instant. Coroner and inquest ordered. possible name Fred Johnson or Holta Richards from a hotel card found.
St Louis April 2 The Populist national convention opened late with James H Ferris declaring the People's Party united and harmonious on major issues while noting fierce opponents inside the party. He blamed the panic on distrust of unscrupulous figures and urged government ownership to restore confidence. Jacob 8 Coxey was named temporary chairman and spoke on currency and economic questions.
Before the opening of the convention Bryan supporters attempted to secure an agreement to adjourn until after the Republican and Democratic conventions but only managed to delay the proceedings.
Indianapolis April 2 The Indiana Republican state convention adopted a platform endorsing Fairbanks and Roosevelt, backed the call for tariff revision, opposed corporate campaign contributions, and urged labor reform, child labor abolition, and mining bureau creation. Watson named governor candidate on fifth ballot with James E. Watson as representative for Indiana's sixth district.
Advertises a digestive remedy for indigestion and nervous headache with listing of gas relief. Text implies a product sold by druggists.
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