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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
2
A garbled but coherent note outlines Eugene Oregon pressing to fund and build a first class street railway system. It argues for immediate fare control and a grant to ensure construction without delay, while mentioning political figures and broader debates on rail and urban reform.
The item notes Kix estimates about 6000 Ohio saloons closing once the SHO license takes effect days after the governor signs the bill. It argues the measure is not prohibition and critiques press coverage, referencing St. Joseph violence, Typhoid notes, and tensions between Oregon papers and Eugene.
Portland faced a potential loss of Line Hill's north bank railroad due to dilatory tactics by the Portland commission as it granted a bridge franchise over the Willamette. The public protested loudly while the commission briefly granted a harsher franchise. Hagene could also lose to Valley Electric Railroad by similar tactics.
The letter urges immediate aid for California after the San Francisco catastrophe, noting the immense destruction surpassing Galveston and Johnstown. It calls on Eugene to mobilize donations of provisions and money, and commends railroad and express companies to transport aid at no cost. The writer emphasizes shared regional ties and swift relief as essential.
A U S senator jokes about calling roll and not knowing to say present or not guilty as debate over the rate bill continues. Senator Aldrich frets over a constitutional ruling, while Oklahoma’s path to statehood speeds and stalls. On April 22, 1889, Oklahoma shows a sudden population surge as soldiers and agents give way to growing settlers, yet after seventeen years the statehood conference pauses.
The piece surveys San Francisco’s near-destruction by fire six hundred miles north and predicts Californians will rebuild the city stronger. It notes public imagination of recovery and asserts the indomitable spirit of Californians will restore the metropolis bigger than before.
The University of California buildings at Berkeley across the bay from San Francisco were not damaged at all. Damaged scaffolding lay about, yet the elevated structures remained intact, a sign of resilience after the quake.
Police timed fellow officers after Portland passed eight miles per hour as the speed cap. Results showed nineteen complaints and speeds from sixteen miles to thirty miles, with the slowest doubling the limit. The piece notes a horse that cannot reach eight miles per hour on a good road is not worth having.
It seems doubtful the city will purchase the combination chemical engine and hose wagon. No vote has occurred but most councilmen favor hiring a team to be ready at all times, keeping the old chemical engine, and increasing hydrants and hose.
J E Stewart sold his corner lot opposite the Springfield Hotel to a Eugene man who will erect a large building. A 100 horsepower boiler pulled by six horses was moved to Mohawk Lumber Company from the old electric light plant in Eugene. On Odd Fellows Day April 26 Springfield Grays meet EK H8 Outlaws in the third season game on local grounds. The central river caisson has been pumped dry and pier construction will begin, expected to finish in two weeks barring delays.
Agent Adair of the 5. P. Co. received orders to discontinue selling tickets to San Francisco since DO passengers may enter the city. Passengers bound for the stricken district should buy tickets for Oakland.
A Eugene resident from Junction, identified as Personal, insists he fears no bodily harm after a recent store robbery and receiving a coffin and skull drawing letter. The note prompted police and local officials to investigate potential threats.
A ledger of numerous land transfers and deeds across Springfield and Eugene areas. Transactions include Layng and Mosby exchanges in multiple sections, Howe to VanProoyen parcels, Stewart to Stewart parcels, Forrester to Hu lin parcels, and many others. Listings cover acres in sections 2 3 4 9 12 14 17 18 25 32 and towns including Eugene Cottage Grove and Springfield with sheriffs deeds and power of attorney notes interspersed.
Notarial commissions for F E Roberts and J Wal ter Smith filed. Marriage licenses listed for Cammie Fletcher with Hattie Warner and F O Russell with witnesses Fred W Withrow and Anna Otto. George E Stanley with Irene Lymans and witnesses Ralph J Wait and Susie May Smith. Mining location notes Clarence Graning Jr locating Wild Hill No 2 in the Blue River district.
Hyomei relieves catarrh without drugs or alcohol by inhaling through a pocket inhaler. It claims rapid relief as germs are killed and mucous membranes heal. Holl's drug store guarantees satisfaction or money back with a one dollar complete outfit and cheaper refills.
Dexter April 2 Arbor Day exercises held with several trees planted on the school grounds. Miss Helen McKinney of Woodburn teaches the school. Mrs Ganing of Eugene visiting Mrs E W Fenton. Appraisers for late Robert J Williams estate assess a camp upriver where he worked. Sunday school delegates chosen for Trent convention. Maggie Temple iat and Trevis D Fenton plan time away in North Yakima. Parvin and Crozan brothers haul logs for a Chicago company. Eldest Bristow children visiting aunt J M Keeney. San Francisco earthquake stirs alarm among residents Mr and Mrs BE BL Hunsaker residents here hope they escape.
Messrs W J Johnson Henry Veateh and Henry Farming watched a rabbit chase with Farming’s two hounds near Saginaw last Sunday. The final stretch crossed open ground then the rabbit dodged a dog and dove into another mouth. Veatch carried a .22 rifle and Henry fired five shots striking the rabbit three times, a remarkable hitting for a ranking rabbit.
Born at Oakland California on April 19 1906 to Rev and Mrs Hiking formerly of Eugene a daughter. Three hundred drummers are said to have been thrown out of employment by the San Francisco calamity, some of whom have been making regular trips to Eugene.
Fragmentary note cites bow data and plat details with small numbers and unclear names. Core items include a reference to 82 and mentions of rer o and other entities in a likely real estate or mapping context. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the text.
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