05 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
1
Stockholm Aug 4 the labor conflict grows as a general strike swells. Street car workers and cab drivers halt services while guards patrol gas works and the electric plant. Reports say revolvers are scarce and dynamite vanished from stores. thousands arm themselves for order as milk and food delivery collapse.
Chicago markets report dollar wheat trading in the pit with December delivery opening near one dollar and fluctuating between $1.00 and $1.07. September slips to about $1.00 while May and November futures show varied early levels. Portland and Tacoma prices for new crop and club, red varieties also noted with modest spreads.
Judge Watts Parker of the circuit court nullified Lexington's 1907 city election citing fraud and corruption. The ruling bars Mayor Khaln and three other Democrats from office, with an appeal planned.
Washington Aug 4 The President nominated Hill a Deluler to be commissioner of immigration at Seattle The new post pays six thousand dollars The appointment was briefly filed by an immigration inspector and examiner
In Chickasaw Oklahoma Aug 4 a farmer McDonald living near here in a state of temporary insanity shot and killed his wife's brother J A Thompson and Mrs Thompson then attempted to shoot his wife who escaped both victims were well to do farmers Several New York organizations met to study reform of dance halls under the amusements and vacation resources committee A conference report on the Philippine tariff bill was agreed to by the Senate and awaits only the President's signature to become law
By the will of Mrs Marian Snow of Wartford Connecticut Miss Phila C Miller a spinster living at Orange Massachusetts will receive the income from 10600 for taking care of Mrs Snow s two imported dogs Mrs Snow left her husband but 2000
Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg, longtime adviser to Kaiser Wilhelm, is identified as the new German chancellor after Prince von Bulow suggested a successor. The two leaders share a Bonn Borussi corps fraternity past and lifelong friendship, with Wilhelm accepting the nomination quickly.
Chicago fears a massive transit disruption as street car workers threaten strike. If it happens nearly ten thousand miles of street lines could be paralyzed with commuters routed to elevated rails, crippling downtown traffic and costing the city millions in lost business.
Under a satisfactory agreement officials still hope to avert a strike by surface men. Water has been restored to the big flume feeding the Prineville irrigation system after a two week famine. The unexpected break cut water to 214000 acres, affecting area settlers until supply returns within 24 hours.
Spokane August 4 The fifteenth death from Saturdays collision of two electric trains at Gibbs Idaho occurred today as Herman Gilbert of Coeur d Alene died The cause of the collision in bright daylight remains a mystery
A weather note reports fair conditions for Oregon Washington and Idaho with clear to pleasant skies tonight and into Thursday. Highs and lows expected mild with no significant precipitation in the forecast for the region. Local readers are advised to enjoy dry conditions and light winds.
Emma Co. Martin sues in Salem for divorce after desertion by husband Silas S. Martin. The couple, both over fifty, were married for only about 12 hours before she left in the middle of the night.
In Barcelona today the situation is tranquil but apprehension lingers over future repression. Mass resentment simmers as military measures leave a deep aftertaste. mushroom republics in communes faded as soldiers approached. Madrid says the Spain crisis is at an end and the country is tranquil from coast to coast.
Cottage Grove defeats rivals in a state rifle meet held by the Oregon Rifle Association. Team members Lieutenant H H Petria, F H Sootgrues, J Potts, and B Mooney led the four- man squad to 465 points, four ahead of Company K Third Infantry. Corporal Romaine of Company K topped individuals with 122, while Lt McCormick and Sgt Snodgrass tied at 120. Sergeant R L Perdew won the Butterfield trophy match with 95.
Cottage Grove Oregon August 3 The council passed the paving ordinance to second reading and ordered the purchase of a rock crusher and roller for street improvements.
The veto outlines paving from the Southern Pacific depot to the bridge on Malin Street and additional streets to be paved and macadamized. Two 20 inch drain pipes will transport waste water north from Third Street head to the river, signaling drainage improvements.
Seattle August 4 Fire in the Stetson-Post sash and door factory today did 235000 dollars damage and Campbell Bros agents for the Union Engine Works lost patterns valued at 25000 dollars. Private cable advices from New York state that E. H. Harriman's health was greatly impaired and his condition better than for several decades. He will return to New York about September 10.
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