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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
A prob. spring in favor of Governor Johnson and some support for Bryan are expected at the Democratic state convention. Delegates will be instructed for the Nebraskan, amid opposition to adopting a platform over liquor and church influence concerns.
News from St. Petersburg reports that Persian brigands who moved to attack Russian troops in Persian territory were driven back with heavy losses and retreated to the mountains after engagement with the Russian detachment from Belesuvar.
Salem April 21 The governor granted a conditional pardon to James C Seeley of Astoria convicted of riot tied to a Saloon fight at St Paul in 1906 the killer Marshal Krethter died. He must abstain from intoxicants. Andrew J Nelson former Lake County sheriff died in San Francisco from cancer after months of illness.
Salem Oregon April 22 Judge Burnett overruled the defense motion in the trial of J Thorburn Ross president of the defunct Tithe Guarantee Trust Company charged with converting state school funds to his own use. State Treasurer Steel testified to depositing the money with the bank, defeating the defense claim that bank officers were not personally responsible and ending hopes to avoid a jury trial.
Chicago wheat futures list April 22 to May closing at 96 1 2 cents a bushel for July 87 1 2 cents and September 84 3 4 cents with noted contract months. Markets reflect weak demand and harvest pressure as traders await fresh supply data.
Williamsport, April 22. Four Italian laborers were killed and two fatally hurt with eight seriously injured when a runaway Lacquin Lumber Company log train wrecked near Williamsport after the reverse lever failed. The engine sped uncontrollably and jumped the track.
New York April 22 The NYU student strike over a play contract ended after the chorus girl signings were granted eight tickets each and name printing on the program. Two intoxicated women were detained by Chief Rios on a Portland train, later sobered and allowed to leave for Toledo with names Rose Ellis Hobd River and Sarah Burns.
Washington reports the president will veto any naval bill with increases but no funding. He backs a push for four battleships. Hale plans an amendment to fund about 5 million dollars for two battleships and other vessels. Meanwhile forest reserve leases face constitutional questions and a glacier National Park bill gains Senate approval for Montana.
London April 22 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman former British prime minister died at 1 40 this morning at his official residence 10 Downing Street after a lingering illness. The end was peaceful and the nation mourns the loss of the veteran statesman.
After lingering illness, the subject remained unconscious for most of the last three days, extending a period of extended incapacity beyond two months without surprise.
April 22 reports light rain blessed Los Angeles as the third day of Atlantic fleet festivities unfolded. Sailors and officers enjoyed elaborate entertainments with many staying ashore in hotel quarters rather than returning to ships.
April 22., a pile driver on the Columbia river jetty derailed and toppled into shallow water. Fourteen crew aboard. two men killed, Martin Carlson and Jacob Lehman of Hammond Oregon, six others injured and hospitalized at Fort Stevens. All survivors expected to recover as the machine is recovered.
Poughkeepsie April 22 A writ of habeas corpus was granted at White Plains today by Justice Morschauser on application of Harry Thaw. The writ is returnable at Poughkeepsie May 9, when District Attorney Jerome of New York will be allowed to oppose Thaw's release proceedings.
Frankfort April 22 Governor Wilson and Adjutant General Johnson announce a strong campaign against night riders. Troops to be assembled at Cadiz to round up all offenders with warrants issued.
Syracuse April 22 remarks by Secretary Cortelyou at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet urged federal action to stabilize finance with adequate currency, study flat tariffs, aid merchant marine growth in the Americas and Pacific coast, and revise the Sherman act to aid honest business, while supporting balanced industrial expansion.
Fragmentary editorial passage extols the spirit of initiative and self-reliance that opened the wilderness, bound scattered colonies into a republic, and built highways and cities, noting civilization’s chief problem remains political. Continued on Page Seven.
A guide to Granada highlights describes the Water Palace as a noted beauty spot with a paved approach lined by flower beds. Water sprays rise from garden beds around the entrance, offering a romantic view that complements other attractions like the Allambra.
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