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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
10
A compressed digest from TWE World’s News in Brief reports multiple incidents across continents. It notes a Burlington derailment near St. Michael and sewer work, a San Quentin naturalization case, Dominican Republic tensions, Vesuvius activity, a Naples crime, embezzlement case in Illinois, and political shifts in Germany and Utah.
From Wilkesbarre to Mocanaqua and several cities, the coal strike fuels violence and mobilizes state troops. Operators signal arbitration terms, while officials weigh settlement, with Mitchell pushing a board of conciliation chaired by Justice Gray.
Washington April 5 Seattle was selected as the next gathering place for the National Association of Railway Commissioners. President Roosevelt is in discussions with Democratic senators regarding the rate bill. Overman and others met at the White House, reportedly by invitation. See for fresh garden seeds at Chambers Hardware.
April reports in Chicago Laredo and San Antonio describe excommunicated preacher Dowie returning to Zion with strong backing from friends and followers. Legal advisers move toward restraining Voliva, while Mrs Dowie proclaims Dowie possessed of an unclean spirit and calls for prayers. Dowie arrives at the U S border amid crowds. he denies charges, vows to reclaim leadership and deliver miracles to prove authority mentioning 10 000 000 in gold.
April 6 Portland reports a dramatic top floor blaze at an eight story Chamber of Commerce building. Ten on roof escape via ladder. Homer Halleck killed after leaping from a window. Firefighters gain control by 3 pm as top floors burn, lower floors damaged by water. building owned by United Railways Co. with Los Angeles capital.
Salem Oregon April 6 In response to Governor Chamberlains telegram the Booth Kelly Lumber Company seeks to exchange lands in lieu of Klamath reservation holdings. Senator Fulton replies at noon today that a copy of the bill will be mailed and it simply authorizes the exchange of lands as per department agreement.
An advertisement promotes in store portraits by a first class artist, cutting out agents who charged 1.95 for inferior crayon work. Now customers pay 1.00 worth in any department and receive a fine portrait for 1.75. Offer valid until April 10. Hampton Bros. sponsor.
Sheriff Fisk and Chief Farrington arrested Jack Mitchell on a southbound Eugene train after Portland officers identified him as a murder suspect from Idaho. Mitchell, about 60 pounds and years old, offered no resistance. A Portland officer will take custody tonight. Local officers know only the description.
Washington April 3 Senator Ful tab goes forward with a bill to authorize Booth Kelly Lumber Co to swap parts of its 10 000 acre Klamath Reservation holdings for an equal area of Indian land to create a compact ownership block. The plan has Indian Commission approval and no appropriation is required.
The marriage of Miss Lulu Applegate to James M. Hartley was solemnized at the Shelley home at 8 o clock with Rev. J S McCallum officiating. Only relatives attended as the couple began housekeeping at East Seventh and Pearl streets.
Cottage Grove reports births with Ben and Mrs Trygstad welcoming an eight pound girl. Miss Gertrude Burdick visits from Portland as she trains to be a nurse at Mt Tabor Hospital. Frank Thomas begins loading logs with a new donkey engine as March activity shifts to transport and milling. The Cottage Grove Hotel relocates across the river to a nearby building with better rooms and upstairs space.
Married last night at the bride’s home in Grant’s Pass. Mrs. Smith is sister to Mrs. Booth of Eugene and Mrs. Lewis of Saginaw. The couple has many friends who offer congratulations. An electric railroad linking Rogue River valley towns is planned.
The Seattle Times reports Frank L. Wilkins of Eugene has been appointed private secretary to Mayor Moore. Wilkins, son of F M Wilkins, longtime Seattle resident, previously worked with Dexter Morton Bank for four years and now in the pool estate business. He has known Mayor Moore for eight years and assumed duties immediately. Born in Oregon, he is a Northwest native with a family history dating to 1847 in the region.
J B Eddy Southern Pacific right of way agent today secured contracts covering most of the gravel bar across the river to supply ballast. One land piece remains to be secured later. Spur and trestle construction to the bar will begin within a few days as officials tour other bars.
An oil burning locomotive arrived from Portland to Roseburg. Materials are arriving to erect the large oil tanks and install oil burning engines on regular passenger trains, reducing cinders and smoke for travelers. Construction on the new round house proceeds with brick walls completed and interior work underway.
The people of Coburg petition the county court to be incorporated as a city citing rapid growth and sufficient population to be governed by municipal officers. The request appears in this issue as part of the local notice.
W M Miller expresses public thanks to Mrs M E Russell for excellent care since November 1906 at the county poor farm after a broken leg. He notes the homelike treatment and generosity shown to him during his recovery.
A son born in Eugene on April 5 to Frank Stewart and wife. A daughter born near Irving on April 4 to Jacob Straussmaier and wife, weighing ten pounds.
A list from Eugene Oregon dated April 5 includes Brown A J W two entries, Boley Sim Driver, Mra J W two entries, Shaska Joe, Berzone Miss Effie Roth T Gi Westbrook Bert, P M Page. A note states security calf food mixed with skim milk matches feeding value of whole milk at a cost of 1 cent per day.
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