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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
5
Chicago April 17 Tribune reports the Patten pool earned between four and five million dollars in the May wheat deal with Jim Patten taking about two thirds of the amount.
In Chicago on April 17 James A. Patten, noted head of the May and July wheat bulls, did not trade per his statement yet prices advanced. July futures reached 1.155, closed 13 1 2 points higher at 1.182 1 2. May futures closed 1 cent higher at 1.251 8.
Portland Market lists track prices for bluestem and Turkey red grains with values from $1.10 to $1.25 per unit. Specific quotes include blue stem at $1.20 and $1.25, Turkey red at $1.15, Red Russian at $1.12, and valley grain at $1.10, all dated April 17 in Portland.
Salem Oregon April 17 Lachapple Chemawa Indian pitcher easy prey for University of Oregon as they beat the Indians sixteen to three at the reservation Hurd pitched five innings for the varsity Van Marter freshman relieved and Oregon hit eight times in four innings after Lachapple was knocked out Darnell took the mound Teabo caught for the Indians Gabrielson for Oregon The University team also played Salem High this afternoon with scores and misc batters listed
News from Halsey Oregon reports the marriage of Rev George C Summers alias Rev George Clark to Miss Bessie Massey of Threckmorton Texas. Summers had eloped four years earlier, faced trial for obtaining money under false pretenses, was acquitted, then divorced his wife in Albany Texas. They married in Albany where Massey and their two children joined him. The couple plans to start anew elsewhere.
President Taft aims for a months long summer trip covering the West and Alaska if Congress provides funds. He would spend time at Woodbury Point Massachusetts golfing and motoring, consider a northern coastal cruise, and likely sail from Seattle to reach Alaska. He plans attend GA R encampment in Salt Lake and other regional gatherings. Mrs. Taft would accompany him.
Constantinople April 17 reports from Asia Minor warn of growing alarm among Mussulmans at Beirut and Erzeroum with massacres feared in Adana and the region. Unconfirmed word says two American missionaries may be killed, while hundreds of Armenians and Muslims are said to have perished as Adana burned.
Salem reports that the attorney general says the Oregon Agricultural College cannot receive an increase in its maintenance until January 1919. The act raising annual funds from 56000 to 80000 was meant for the current year but becomes effective in January 1919 with payments due April 1, 1919. No increase will be available this college year, and only the $30000 increase may apply if the Aspland referendum passes, affecting the state support for two years.
James J. Jeffries the undefeated heavyweight pugilist continues rigorous training indoors and on the road with daily boxing bouts. The Boston photo accompanying the piece shows his rapid approach to fighting shape and notable condition.
James M. Thompson, VP of Thompson Bridge Co., was shot in the chest during a robbery at his San Francisco office after drawing $3200 from Bank of California. A masked robber grabbed the sack and fled, pursued by police in an automobile. one robber was captured and identified as Francis H. Gorman. Thompson’s condition is described as an even chance for recovery. William Curtis, an employee of H. S White Machinery Co., was lightly wounded by stray fire. The coin recovered. second robber still at large.
The Springfield Grange adopts a resolution opposing the use of referendum to block state educational funding, especially the O A C appropriation. It condemns the legislature for not providing for the Normal school and emphasizes its value in supplying trained teachers for common schools.
Wireless telegraph service plans to install in Eugene by May 1 pending no unforeseen difficulties. It will be the fifth or sixth Western Oregon station after Marshfield Portland and Salem. United Wireless aims to create a nationwide system rivaling Western Union and Postal telegraph lines with low operating costs once built.
The Times notes a fresh railroad war driven by condemnation suits and surveys in the North Coast line, involving Harriman and Hill against Canadian Pacific and Milwaukee Road interests. Fights span Clearwater country east of Lewiston, the Flathead country, and Spokane federal court battles over former Great Northern property now held by Spokane Portland and Seattle.
Wolves trouble Rowe River ranchers with one large animal breaking a trap and killing hunting dogs. Frank McFarland near Fetters Creek found the wolf leg caught but it pulled free and escaped. Cottage Grove News reports ongoing losses and efforts to reduce wolf numbers. Contractor Will Hart finished carpentry on Albert Ziniker s new home and will start F G Styleser s residence in Pleasant Mr Hart plans work on Mr Kem s home on Wallo after completing current contract. The I O F local lodge No 68 marks its 6th anniversary with a program and banquet on Monday April 26 attended by Odd Fellows Hebekahs and families.
Reports from Klamath Falls suggest Harriman plans a southward railroad into Bend Oregon, potentially linking the Deschutes region to San Francisco. A Harriman crew has worked on a rock cut near Klamath Falls, while San Francisco merchants recently visited Rend, signaling future business. posibles
San Francisco April 14 A dozen district attorney office special agents were dismissed including James Foley a bodyguard to F J Herey who was present when Herey was shot last November The move tied to Calhoun jury completion drew comment and surprise Detective Burns who led the unit left for Washington as a witness in a federal case Glass Gets New Trial San Francisco April 14 The San Francisco district court of appeals granted Louis Glass Pacific States Telephone vice president a new trial in the bribery craft case He was freed on bail after a five year penitentiary sentence was handed down earlier
Walla Walla on April 16 reports Juan Julas a Filipino was executed in the penitentiary for the murder of another Filipino and a white boy at Port Blakeley. It is believed to be the first execution of a Filipino in this country. Nicnlas died with a smile on his lips after bidding witnesses a cheerful goodbye.
Lena Heersema has adopted Dwayne Allison Buell aged six and Melvin D. Buell aged four. The boys remain children of Kay Buell and are now part of Heersema’s family.
Federal grand jury returns indictments against Cudahy Packing Company of Kansas City on TIT counts of defrauding the government under internal revenue laws. Maximum fines are $1000 per count, potentially over $700,000 if convicted.
George Busechbolz, an experienced driller, believes oil could be struck at about a thousand feet on College Hill. Wells have reached roughly 600 feet with some water encountered, and a recent bore for Mr. Dunbar reached 24 feet, yielding water with sulfur and not as sweet as shallower wells.
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