Spectacular world cruise sparks senate debate
Washington April 21 The plan to send the fleet around the world prompts debate on cost and wear on ships as naval affairs chairman Hale calls it a spectacular performance while senator Bacon warns of dangers The senate also considers currency legislation and a Robert Kays contest heard before County Judge Chrisman with various attorneys appearing for estates and claimants
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Washington
Pacific
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
Hale
Naval Affairs
Aldrich Bill Voted To Table In House Committee
Washington April 17 The house committee on banking and currency voted unanimously to table the Aldrich financial bill. A hearing was set for tomorrow for Representative Vreeland of New York who introduced a substitute finance bill.
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Republican Steering Committee
Senate
Congress
House
Aldrich
Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency Today
Vreeland
New York
NEW TARGET NAUGH AT COTTAGE GROVE
Company E moved its target range from the Nelson place to Mrs. Sarah E. Cochran’s farm, securing a three year lease on an ideal range. The pit sits at the base of a steep bluff with a safe background for bullets. The old Bow river range was hard to reach in winter, now the new site is fifteen minutes from the armory in Cottage Grove.
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Company E
Nelson Place
Sarah E. Cochran
Bow River
Armory
Cottage Grove
Children Write Letters to Rescue Campaign Babies
Readers express strong sympathy for the rescue effort as children respond with letters to the editorial page. A seven year old asks for four babies and their clothing, wonders about punishments, and inquires about last names. A mother explains a toddler hopes for a father and mother by Sunday.
Bourne Keeps Pushing Third Term Idea in Washington
In Washington on April 21 Senator Bourne of Oregon again advocates a second elective term for Roosevelt, drawing mixed laughter and curiosity. Journalists and politicians debate if he is serious or merely promoting a political gospel. Despite mockery, Bourne has gained followers as papers nationwide swing between Roosevelt renomination and Taft backing, shaping a curious spa m.
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Washington, D. C
Bourne
Republican Party
Oregon
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Taft
Seaside Lumber box factory and mill burn in Seaside blaze
A serious fire at Seaside destroyed the Seaside Lumber box factory and sash and door factory with the mill heavily damaged. The blaze threatened the city at its height, but| fire control was regained with aid from Astoria and local officials including Mayor Hennesen and Chief Foster.
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Seaside Lumber Company
Seaside
Ely
Hennesen
Wise
Axaistante
Household goods arrive for N G Clark family
Household goods for N G Clark have arrived at the destination from Corvallis as he and his family relocate here to rejoin the community and establish residence.
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N. G. Clark
Corvallis
Democratic convention ousts McCarren in New York
New York April 16 turbulence marked the state Democratic convention as it unseated Senator Patrick H. McCarren and his Albany county delegates. Four district delegates were chosen, presidential electors named, and a new state committee elected amid near riotous protest. Police were called as order was restored after the chair adjourned. The dispute likely moves to the national convention in Denver.
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New York
Patrick H. McCarren
Albany County
McCarren
Denver
Knights of Pythias Buy West Eighth Street Lot
A deed filed today transfers a 33 1 3 by 160 foot lot on West Eighth Street near Charnelton from Dr. D A Paine and wife to Helmet lodge No 33 Knights of Pythias. The price is not disclosed though the deed notes a $10 consideration. The lodge plans a brick meeting place and business block at the site as West Eighth Street rapidly develops.
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West Eighth Street
Charnelton
D. A. Paine
Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Onty
Gibson's
Death of Mrs Martha J Hailevy near Junction City
Mrs Martha J Hailevy died at Eugene hospital on April 15 1908 at 7 p m aged 4 years 7 months 14 days. The death followed an operation performed a few days earlier. Funeral will be held Saturday at the family home near Junction City.
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Eugene Hospital
Martha J. Hailevy
Junction City
Warner on Brownsville affair doubts colored soldiers identity
Senator Warner of Missouri offered a careful analysis of the Brownsville affair and expressed the view that soldiers whose identities had not been revealed were wrongly treated. The remarks reflect ongoing controversy over the unit and its members.
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Washington
Brownsville
Warner
Missouri
Brownsville Assault Remarks And Prohibition Petition
A midnight assault on sleeping citizens prompts defense of a presidential order discharging soldiers as fair despite color. Warner lauds colored soldiers for pivotal wartime service. June ballots will decide prohibiting stock at large in several precincts, requiring a petition filed with the county clerk. Zumwalt and Williamette have acted on the matter.
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Brownsville
Zumwalt and
Wilamette
Marriages Reported in Eugene Area Findings
Two weddings are noted. Dr Horace Morris weds Grace Smith at the bride's home with Rev J J Clark officiating. they plan a June honeymoon and will reside in Cottage Grove after April 26, 1908. In Eugene, William Shaw and Hazel Lewis married by Rev Hansen at 11 am with Maude Lewis as bridesmaid and Alfred Koozer as best man.
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J. M. Smith
Eugene
Horace Morris
Grace Smith
J. J. Clark
Manor
Wash
Cottage Grove
Lane County
Walterville
Hansen
O'Cloock
William Shaw
Hazel Lewis
Mohawk
Maude Lewis
Alfred Koozer
Mark Lewis
Mohawk Valley
John Brookmeyer
John Schmutz
H. McKibben
Meart Schmutz
C. H. Wallace
Ing
Guard's party returns from Los Angeles
Mrs. H. L. Gibbs, Miss Effie Withrow, and Miss Zelma Crusan, members of The Guard's subscription contest reward party, returned to Eugene after two weeks in California. Miss Hattle Cook remained in Southern California to visit friends. They toured Catalina Island, San Diego, Corona del Beach, San Pedro, saw the battleship fleet, and visited the King Edward hotel in Los Angeles. They planned to pass through San Francisco but found it dirty and cut the trip short, returning home.
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Daily Guard
H. L. Gibbs
Effie Withrow
Zelma Crusan
Guard
Los Angeles
Eugene
Hattle Cook
Fcrth
Parety
California
Catalina Islands
San Diego
Coronado Beach
San Pedro
King Edward Hotel
San Francisco
Levinger Farm Sold For Twenty Thousand
Last Saturday real estate dealer E. J. Frasier closed the sale of M. Levinger's farm three miles east of Springfield to W. M. Beals of Porterville California for $20,000. The farm is among the best in Lane county and Beals will move with his family to take charge of the new home.
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E. J. Frasier
M. Levinger
Springfield
W. M. Beals
Porterville
Cal
Lane County
Wonderful Klondike Gold Discovery Reported
Seattle reports T C Oliver returning from four years of Mackenzie and Leland river prospecting and the Franklin expedition cache with news of Klondike level gold finds. He plans to lead a party to Seattle early next month before returning to the discoveries on Great Slave Lake. He confirms Herschel island strike rumors and predicts a major Mackenzie rush this year. Also notices probate inventory for Thos A Evans estate at 4260.
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Seattle
Wash
T. C. Oliver
Mackenzie Pleee
Klondike
Great Slave Lake
Oliver
Herschel Island
Mackenzie River
War clouds loom as Russia reinforces in Transcaucasia
Reports from Velisavetpol in Transcaucasia say Russian forces in Persia face a serious position. Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevitch left St Petersburg incognito for Crimea on the eve of Easter rites and royal marriage events, while Russia continues to send reinforcements and munitions amid diplomatic denials. European military observers note heightened interest, but the general staff calls moves precautionary.
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Far
St. Petersburg
Persia
Foreign Office
Velisavetpol
Transcaucasia
Tiflis
Nicholas Nicholavitch
Crimea
Marie Paviona
Wilhelm
Sweden
Russia
Caucasua
Cure the Cause Mi o na Stomach Tablets Ad
Cure the cause by Mi o na Stomach Tablets. W C Worrell of the Lake Shore Railroad reports fifteen years of acute stomach trouble cured. If your stomach is weak with indigestion or bloating, buy a 50 cent box at H L's Drug Store. Money back guarantee if Mi o na does not cure.
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Eugene
W. C. Worrell
Lake Shore Railroad
Card of Thanks Dexter Oregon 1908 Ethel Edwards note
Mr and Mrs Robert L Edwards express gratitude through The Guard for kindness during illness and death of their daughter Ethel. The notice credits Hetteman Bros and details a business move involving a cigar store two doors north of the Hoffman House lobby and real estate operations by Hetteman McPal next door.
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Dexter
Hetteman Bros
Cgar
Hoffman House
Mark Smith
Evergreen
Cal
Hetteman & McPal
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S. H. Frendly
Eugene’s Arena
Best Store
Robert Kays
Chrisman
Charles A. Mardy
J. M. Pipes
Amanda Kaye
A. C Woodcock
Robert Mrady
Aldrich Bill
Mrs Death Billow
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Astoria
Lodge
Trok Home
William Warner
Levinger Farm
Porterville, Cal
Chambers Hardware CO
Z. T. Fisk
H. M. Price
C. K. Hale
Thos. A. Evans
Long Tom
Chambers Hardware
Weil
Eugene Gyri
Chaels, Sterns & Whose
Hanson
East Ninth Street
John C
Olive Street
Emery
Bessie O. Powers
D. H. Trimble
Jas. A. Barrier
Oldham
L. M. Travis
Levi Strauss & Co
PROM
Eugene Grocery
Oak
J. M. Morris
The
Red Star
Cowner’s
McClune
Willan
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