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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
In New York on April 29 Charles Coster, a millionaire broker and society figure, died by his own hand. The firm Coster Knapp & Co. suspended operations today as partner J M Knapp released a statement alleging heavy speculation by Coster without the firm’s knowledge.
In Chicago on April 28 Former Chief of Police Collins and police attorney Frank D Comerford faced trial for conspiring to defraud the city by diverting the use of funds. The case centers on alleged misuse of municipal resources and a scheme to benefit private interests at public expense.
Chicago Wheat Market report from Chicago April 29 notes May wheat closing at 97 3 4, July at 57 7 8, September at 843 84 1 2, and mentions policemen from their regular duties beginning political activity today against May and Busse.
Judge Dooling denied Abe Ruef’s motion for a venue change as opening arguments began at 2 pm. Prosecutor Heney argued no city prejudice remains, while Ruef contended heavy newspaper and pulpit bias taints the case. Jurors named include John Vermier, Valentine Franz, F J Anderson, and James Lennon.
S. BR. Crooks, real estate. William M. Leverone, butcher. John Koenemans, grocer. Edwin Mobrig, automobile supplies. Patrick Connolly, retired saloon keeper. Isaac Penny, contractor. Robert Trost, contractor. W. F. Swift, lumber dealer.
Salem April 28 J H Ackerman superintendent of public instruction urges that if the Oregon and California land grant returns to the United States it be donated to Oregon as part of the irreducible school fund. He would have Congress act to place the grant with the state to support schools. Ackerman notes the land was granted to aid state development via railroad building with sale restrictions and a fixed maximum price.
Portland defeats San Francisco 7 to 1 while Los Angeles edges Oakland 7 to 6 in a pair of notable baseball results.
In Santa Barbara on April 29 the Atlanticeet sailors faced excess charges triggering unrest. After a $6 meal dispute, hundreds rioted throwing stones at John Senich's restaurant, prompting shore patrol intervention. Sailors complain of limited onshore entertainment as 3000+ sailors come ashore daily.
Harrisburg Pa April 29 The Aalican state convention met there by thirty four presidential electors were nominated and four delegates at large and four alternates selected to go to the Chicago convention It was the quietest convention held here in years The platform endorses President Roosevelts administration for the work accomplished by it and com
The report notes Senator Knox mustered backing for a tariff plan while urging revision by the Republican party to ensure stability. Delegates at the national convention were instructed to back Knox for the presidency while his name remained in contention, resisting doctrinaire or Democratic opposition.
Robert and Harry Cherry, owners of the Sixth and Willamette corner, will start a two story concrete building in June replacing the fire-damaged lot. The lower floor will house tenants and the upper floor will hold offices. James Sanford, owner of the rest of the block, likely to begin after the Chargers start, with plans for a two story concrete structure though a four story hotel is off the table.
Hyneon Stntth, described as the old pronest, traveled from a Junction-area farm to the city today, stopping briefly in town for what appeared to be a routine visit.
St. Petersburg reports near completion of preparations for the marriage of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden to Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna. The Swedish king will attend, with festivities set to begin May 1 and the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, signaling a revival of court life since the Russo-Japanese War.
District Attorney Manning announced plans to indict State Treasurer Steel over ties to Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company officers in alleged conversion of state funds. An investigation will determine charges. Steel may face indictment for converting the educational fund by routing it to Title bank as a check deposit.
Washington April 28 Rep Olmstead leader of the committee probing the Electric Boat affair says Lilley may be called before the house and expelled. Lilley is ill in his New Willard quarters and his doctor will not permit further hearings. The inquiry has created intense talk of possible expulsion.
Pendleton Oregon April 28. A large booster meeting collapsed as renters and property owners refused to lead or fund reclamation and settlement projects. Tom Richardson of Portland spoke but audiences remained unreceptive. a committee led by Mrs A Moore of Elkton was appointed to visit her son Elder J My Moore.
A Portland order halves the Japanese crew at the Eugene freight depot, moving many to other duties. The remaining white section crew will handle repairs as the new passenger depot and linked warehouses advance. The freight depot tasking ends with the shift, but work on the new passenger facilities continues.
Cottage Grove hotel keeper Andy Graham was bound over in the 10th Circuit Court after being arrested by Constable Plank on the charge of permitting gambling at his establishment.
A defendant appeared before Judge Bryson in Eugene justice court this afternoon and was bound over to the circuit court on a $190 bond. He posted the bond and is slated to stand trial at the next term of court, set to convene in early June.
Washington announces the president has named Thomas K. Hamer to be receiver of public moneys at Blackfoot Idaho. The action was disclosed on April 29.
San Francisco authorities intercepted a plan to assassinate Rev. Bishop M. C. Harris upon his arrival. The liner Korea was met by federal agents and the divine taken to Oakland aboard a revenue cutter. Washington requested precautions to avert harm to the bishop. Umatilla County sheepmen report 166,000 sheep for sale and seek forestry department permission to firm the flock in the season.
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