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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
A dramatic note promises new thrift by selling on a strictly cash basis. Stores will extend no credit and offer unprecedented seasonable merchandise prices. Dimes substitute for dollars as the plan begins tomorrow morning, first to respond wins.
Work begins at Wilsonville on the Willamette river bridge for the Portland to Salem electric road. Chief Engineer Donald rents land, builds camps, and orders materials as plans race to complete the line by early next year. The contract for the steel span is to be let within two weeks and labor saving machinery will be used along the route.
Cleveland August 1 The court ruled in favor of Mayor Johnson in the contempt case. The decision held city officials face injunction proceedings in official duties and the court cannot assess merits of an injunction without explicit briefing.
Cheyenne Wyoming Ang The total registration of lands in Shoshone reservation is 105,000 less than was estimated. There are good claims for all who have registered.
The Guard Printing Co. in Eugene Oregon offers August promo: pay one year in advance for the Weekly Guard at 1 a year and receive either the Twice a Week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturalist free for one year. Existing subscribers may choose one of the papers. those missing the promo can opt for magazines later at no extra cost. Remittances and notices to GUARD PRINTING CO. Eugene Oregon.
The funeral of Mrs Henry Moore was held yesterday at two o'clock with burial in Mulkey cemetery near the city. A large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place. Mr Moore expresses appreciation for kindness from friends of the family including Baptist church ladies ministers Eugene Lamber Co employees the Day Henderson funeral firm and all who furnished flowers.
J. E. P. Withers arrived in Thurston today and described his recent house fire. He said little was saved, with most keepsakes, clothing, and furniture burned among the losses.
The Collier Nero, a four thousand ton freight carrier, ran aground near Block Island on August 1 while delivering supplies to the maneuvering fleet. No injuries reported as crews assess damage and salvage options.
H Snook of Salem wins the Medford eight room brick school house contract for 16 055. Tillamook county plans a fair and carnival from August 71 to WM. Dallas hosts a fair racing meet and carnival in October. Columbia River fishing is poorer this year. Marshfield resident merchant dies Friday. Early days flag up the Simpson Lumber Company interests on Coos Bay.
July 30 France sends deepest regrets over the killing of Lieutenant England. The government has instructed the French embassy in Washington to convey condolences to the American government and awaits fuller reports before fixing responsibility. A disciplinary course will be taken when the offenders are located.
Rio Janeiro Aug 1 Following Secretary Roots address at the Pan American congress Baron Branco minister of Foreign affairs announced that hereafter the pavilion housing the conference will be called the Palace of Monroe in honor of the Monroe Doctrine and its principles.
The King and Queen of Spain arrived today on the royal yacht, accompanied by warships with salutes. They will remain for a week, and Alfonso plans to build a yacht to compete here next year.
In Portland on August 1 a witness described his three year effort to curb the Butte Creek Company’s aggression. A. E. Putman testified he appealed to government officials and to Congressman Hermann but was rejected.
Mise Paonle Maude De Wald and Sherman S. Shortridge were married at the home of W. W. DeWald in Cottage Grove on July 2, 1906, with Rev. John Sutherland officiating the ceremony.
Paris obituary notes the death of Edmond Rousse once counsel for the 1871 commune. The report marks his long service and connections to the Paris radical era, noting his role in political trials and civic affairs along with a brief reflection on the era’s legacy.
Des Moines reports the Republican state committee adjourned after two days. Cummins will command a majority of votes with running mate Jater short by a few. A floor fight is anticipated on credentials with Senator Dolliver predicting a bitter clash. Shaw’s name sparks cheers from Cummins backers.
Pocatello Aug 1 The Republican state convention nominated W Ek Borah for United States senator Frank R Gooding for governor A Borrell for lieutenant governor and Kurton L French for congress The ticket likely to be completed per compromises between Gooding and Borah with other offices listed including Secretary of State Robert Lindsay Treasurer C A Hastings Attorney General John H Gubeen State Auditor Robert S Hragan Inspector of Mines R W McBride Superintendent of Public Instruction K Carpenter
Manila reports General Lee and 500 regulars plus scouts and constabulary have begun a roundup of the rebellious Pulajanes as the campaign escalates locally in August.
Washington sources quote James Dowing a prominent Mexican miner disputing aviation alarms against Americana as unfounded. Ambassador Thompson also backs the view, citing President Ding as unable to find a case supporting the alarming reports spread by returning Americans.
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