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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
6
A Wall Street Journal essay argues news governs society more than rulers, urging journalism to become a disciplined, public-spirited profession. It calls for trained reporters consecrated to truth, resisting sensationalism, greed, and political manipulation to sustain liberty and comprehensive publicity.
An East Oregonian editorial argues for higher state funding for the University of Oregon and cites comparisons with Washington, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada. It notes Ashland Commercial Club resolutions backing a $125,000 appropriation, urges voters to support the measure, and contrasts Oregon’s lag with South Carolina’s educational support to spark renewed local duty.
The Guard prints a letter from Talbot vice president and general manager of the Oregon Electric Railway outlining plans that promise to boost Eugene and the surrounding territory. The Commercial Club is urged to invite Talbot to Eugene to learn and be convinced of the city’s commercial advantages and potential as a leading Upper Valley hub.
Evidence before a special house committee probing lobbying in submarine boat legislation stresses the need for a parliamentary bar. The discussion centers on Congress enacting a law to establish such a bar at Capital Parliament.
The author argues for strict lobbying disclosure in Congress, condemns obstruction by outside interests, and urges a law requiring registration of all legislative representatives. It contends that detailed records of measures supported and clients represented, with strong penalties, would cleanse the capital more than investigations.
This morning three deserving young ladies and a chaperone left for Los Angeles for a vacation and sight seeing trip with all expenses paid by the paper. Another winner received trip money used for school. Two more will take business courses. Prizes include a piano and summer seaside trips. The winners credit their own effort and friend support. Giving brings happiness.
The State Federation of Labor urges all Oregon unions to support the University of Oregon appropriation bill of 125000 dollars per year. President Gram backs full funding, noting tuition free access and low living costs enable working students to pursue college, with many already paying their way through school. The move aims to build a strong, free university and widen opportunities for labor families.
A statement urges expanding state funded education opportunities beyond borders to serve all classes and enable Oregon youths to pursue schooling and preparation for life’s responsibilities. It calls on fair minded citizens to approve and support these efforts.
Gladys Vanderbilt as Countess Szxecheny!gains fame for extravagant wide brim hats. A fashion wave spreads after her simple sun shield creation, with women nationwide vowing to duplicate the mountain of straw flowers and ribbons by Easter Sunday.
Consul-General Guenther quotes a Prague expert predicting a near term drop in Germany porcelain manufacturing due to weak US demand in late 1907. A Bohemian German porcelain trust aims to curb price cutting. Also reports of Indian reservation abuses, Southern Pacific entering electric power, and a Harriman Klamath project. A Missouri preacher jokes about the world ending in 1909.
In Eugene and surrounding country precincts, registration levels show rapid population growth. Officials note sharp increases in registered voters, reflecting expanding communities and heightened political engagement across the region.
Chicago April 4 The Record Herald says Jeremiah Crowley a former Roman Catholic whose censure over church affairs in the Chicago diocese led to an ecclesiastical ban is now a married man engaged in real estate at Ellensburg Washington He is alleged to have married his former stenographer Blanche McLeod The first marriage announcement appeared in the True Voice Omaha with information from Rev J G McCarthy priest of a Schuyler Neb parish whose wife was a communicant
Ellensburg Washington April 4 Rev Jeremiah Crowley, real estate operator from Patterson Benton county, is a frequent Ellensburg visitor and alleged marriage is unknown. Crowley, a Presbyterian, maintains Seattle roots and has spent nine months in the city, active in real estate and church life. Father Jeremiah Crowley, previously at odds with the Catholic church over parochial schools, wed Miss Slanche McLeod on March 9 in North Yakima, officiated by Rev S J Kennedy of First Presbyterian Church.
Tom Smith returns from Portland with steam boat engineers license. Albion and Mayflower sail to San Francisco laden with lumber from Siuslaw mill. John F Tanner and daughter Nora head to San Diego to reside. Mrs Tanner and younger children had gone earlier. The Ferguson home on Alder Ridge was entered. valuables missing. Robarts steamship carried salmon to Coos Bay and brought a cable for Siuslaw river telegraph. Captain Martin to return to build Florence to Umpqua line. Captain Jacobson relocating Berwick wreck machinery after earlier accident. Glenarbor note Dr Cheshire from Eugene attends Mrs Wheeler who suffers stomach liver heart and asthma issues. surgeon hopes to save her.
Ellis Vaughn a 17 year old arrested in Eugene Saturday for forging a bank check by signing W A Foster's name and passing it at Hoselton's cigar store was committed to the state reform school by Judge Chrisman of the juvenile court. He will be taken to Salem on this evening's train. The boy is a son of Robert Vaughn of Walterville who was in town today. He had never before done anything of the kind and had been considered steady.
Portland April 4 Indicted bankers Ross Barkhard Attehman and Fr Attehman were granted change of venue by the state circuits court of Marich County. Judges Cle, Ganienbein and Bronaugh favored the motion while O Day dissented noting no reason for a delayed trial in this county.
Sartori remains confident he can overtake the American car and win after the Ital Autonst arrived in San Francisco in poor shape. He plans to head to Nagasaki next Tuesday, skipping the Alaska leg of the course.
Sem Johnson questions if the same reporter wrote tales about George Washington and the cherry tree and about Jonah and the whale. Parson Jackson argues the parallels hover around authorship and narration.
A veteran recalls past battles at the Relic Mill as a guide promises relics. He asks for bullets molded and a broken officer sword forged by the blacksmith to symbolize the fight. John returns to the forge to craft the items.
A woman fell from a ferryboat crossing to Camden and a brave Irishman leapt in to save her. After landing her safely on deck, her husband tipped him a quarter. Bystanders debated the gift, and Pat quipped that the saver might have faced a bigger reward from the other man.
A boarding school head notices a boy wiping with a tablecloth and a man at a palm reader warns that a wife will die in an automobile accident. A banknote is laid on an owl statue as fortune is discussed, with quips about car and engines without horses.
An advertisement for Williams Indian Pile Ointment markets a cure for blind bleeding and itching piles. It promises instant relief, tumor absorption, and soothing poultice action for private parts. Sold by Linn Drug Co. for 50 cents and 1 dollar by mail from Williams Mfg Co Cleveland.
Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory recalls near death nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his strength. He says he had one foot in the grave before a druggist recommended the remedy, which he bought at W A Kuykendall’s drug store for 50 cents.
An old price ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as healthful and soothing to nerves, claiming it aids digestion and promotes restful sleep. The Linn Drug Co offers a 35¢ package or ten tablets.
Medford voters approve a 368 to 22 bond measure to spend 300000 for a modern water system and secure Wasson Canyon Springs rights for 25000 from M F Hanley. City officials and neighboring owner J W Slinger foresee ample summer flow to meet a city much larger.
William A. Caandicat seeks nomination for railroad commissioner in the coming primary. He campaigns against what he calls discriminatory freight practices that favor terminal points over interior towns. He cites double tracking and tariffs from Portland and San Francisco that burden interior shippers, especially in the southern part of the state, and says interior shippers will back him.
The Albany Democrat notes the golden wedding anniversary of Rev and Mia P A Moses of Corvallis formerly of Albany. The event will be celebrated at Rev C L McCausland's residence from 7 to 10 p m. Moses once led Tangent schools, served as Albany Public School principal, county superintendent, and pastor of the M E church south of Albany. The couple, of Southern heritage, have five children in Corvallis Eugene Philomath Parker Arizona and a daughter Mrs Jenks in Tangent.
Salem Oregon April 6 The remains of the late J C Goodale who died at Sawtelle California were accorded a Masonic funeral yesterday afternoon from the First Presbyterian church Rev Babcock conducted the services A special car of the Masonic brotherhood came down from Eugene and Grand Tyler E M Yoran of that city read the ritual at the grave Goodale was a man held in high regard among his friends in Western Oregon.
Pleasant Hill notes report Edenvale Telephone Co relatives attending a Eugene farmers meeting to improve service. M M Gilbert buys Howard Baughman farm residence. fruit culture rises with renovated orchards. Moses and Son Eugene is active in local trade. Aunt Mary Miller visits Cottage Grove as church services pause for a Dexter convention. Hemphill moves house and digs a new basement for a residence.
A local ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a promise of internal cleansing including stomach bowel blood liver and healthy tissues. The LINN DRUG CO sells the 35 cent tea or tablet form.
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