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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

6

Urge commission to proceed with Siuslaw improvement

At a special Stunbe River Improvement Club meeting on July 29, the legislative committee was ordered to draft a memorial to the port commissioners urging the south jetty at the river mouth be built. A subsequent meeting adopted the committee report, prepared by E B Benedict, and a vote of thanks was given. The memorial asks the port commission to present harbor improvements to engineers in Washington and to advance the jetty project, with Morton L Tower chosen to oversee the work. Florence West.

Stun Be River Improvement Club E. EB. Benedict Glvms Memorial Port Commisson Board of VA Washington Slualaw Morton L Tower Eugene San Board of Engineers Florence Weat

Union Printers Hold Big St Joseph Convention

The fifty fifth convention of the International Typographical Union met in St Joseph at the Coliseum with Mayor Clayton and President Burnham addressing attendees. President Lynch of the ITU spoke before the session began, as delegates planned to hear credentials reports and continue business. The ITU, claiming 47,174 members, notes its long history as a leading labor union with biennial gatherings in 1896 and 1898. The class moved to adjourn until morning.

St Joseph International Typographical Union Coliseum St. Joseph's Clayton Burnham Wpographical Union Lynch Typographical Union Ite Ifetime International Typo- Maphies Union

Eugene Champions of Very Large Region

Eugene and Middle Western Oregon claim the northern California and southern Oregon region title after two games. Morning 6 6 tie and afternoon 7 0 win featured strong pitching by Osburn and Baker of Cottage Grove. Baker allowed only two hits, while Osburn dominated, with Eugene capitalizing on timely hitting and fielding miscues. Crowd supported the pair of games as Eugene secured the series with decisive afternoon victory.

Eugene California Orega Oregon Scere Helther Aide Grans Eugene Tamyp’ Osburn Ray Baker Cottage Grove Bole Giants Baker Osburn Hila Smith

Sacrifice hit and stolen bases in tied game

Kestley sacrificed and delivered a key run while Coleman Paine and Driver stole bases. Kestley added a two base hit as Umpire Weed presided over the tight contest.

Cruce Paine Hanna C. Wager Sanderson Schmidt Hobbs Lemley Weed Kestley Hases Coleman Driver

Junction Triumphs Over Springfield In Tight 7-6 Game

Junction edged Springfield 7 to 6 at Association Park in a well played match. Two weeks earlier Junction defeated Springfield in a lengthy fourteen inning contest, lifting Junction to second in Lane County standings behind Eugene.

Junction Springfield Association Park Junetton Lane County Eugene

Hops Are Big Money Maker In Oregon Crop

The hop grower in Oregon is flourishing again with an expected state crop value over 2 500 000 this year. Oregon will yield about 70 000 bales at 21 cents a pound now, with prices rising toward 30 cents soon. Willamette valley remains famed as a hop center, fortunes tied to this crop, while global production suffers a poor year, boosting Oregon’s share. Prices have jumped five cents in a week as a strong market develops.

Oregon Ths Willamette Valley Salem Freeland Charles Gray Oscar Millican Millican Millican Place James Kenneril Leabure Lawrence Millican Oscar George Barnes

Ry Trops Draw Investors to Salem

Ry tropes around Salem attract investors and interest from potential buyers, noted in the Salem Statesman. The piece highlights economic optimism and local enthusiasm for growth opportunities in the area.

Trops Salem Salem Statesman

Natron Contractors Seek HQ Near Work Site

Natron contractors win rival headquarter location on the Natron extension contest over Springfield and Eugene boosters. They moved to arrange offices in the little terminal town, talking with Frank Kilpatrick of LaGrande about the only nearby buildings. Permission pending, likely today.

Natron Springfield Eugene Little Terminal Town Frank Kilpatrick LaGrande

Elmira People Encourage Railroad Promoters at Meeting

Elmira residents packed a railroad meeting to back the Eugene Suislaw road. Speakers from the Lane County Asset Co. and Elmira citizens pledged cash, labor, and material support, far exceeding expectations.

Elmira Eugene Suislaw Road Lane County Asset Co. Ams

Second Day of Great Land Drawing at Coeur d Alene

Spokane reports the second day of the great land drawing for the Coeur d'Alene reservation opened at 9 15 this morning. John L Schuler of New Berlin Ill began the application process and by night 2000 names are expected to be recorded. Baby Morphine Bionde and McGee's Baby Elixir are advertised for infant ailments, with the latter claimed free of narcotics.

Spokane John L. Schuler New Berlin Ill Coeur d'Alene McGee Mdiilon Drug Co

Dr. Dodge and family depart Seattle bound home

Dr. R. P. Dodge, his wife and daughter Tala, left Seattle today on their way back to Crystal Lake Minnesota after visiting Mrs. Dodge's aunt Mrs. Andrew Svarverud at her home.

R. P. Dodge Tala Seattle Crystal Lake Minn

Millican Case Moves Toward Higher Court Over Power Plant

Eugene City faces defence over right to build a power plant as the case against Oscar Millican proceeds. Mayor Matlock and engineer Freeland testified on the canal plans, embankment costs, and possible seepage. Millican and relatives gave land valuations and damages, while witnesses debated ditch location, earth type, and potential impact on Millican acres and pasture.

Daily Guard Eugene Oscar Millicam John M. Pipes Freeland J. D. Matlock Matlock C. S. Freeland C. A. Hardy Paul Malone Ecity Millican Place J. W. McArthur Paul Maloney Ashland Sheridan McMinnville Bridal Veil Gilbert and Garrett George Irwin Walterville P. D. Newell J. W. Keys

Champ Clark Denounces Downward Tariff Revision Claim

Washington Aug 6 Champ Clark minority leader faults Democratic papers for misstateing the tariff bill. He asserts Democrats united after the Payne Aldrich Smoot fight and says the bill raises average rates about two percent over Dingley, with maximums 27 percent higher after March 31 1910.

Washington Champ Clark House House Democrats Repubiicans Clark

Thaw Hearing Recounts Stanford White Encounters

In White Plains on Aug 5 Thaw’s case featured witnesses recounting alleged links between Stanford White and two young women, May McKenzie and Sue Parker. Thaw testified to challenge claims about his sanity as prosecutors aim to conclude arguments next week.

White Plains Stanford White Thaw White Justice Mills David N. Carvalho May McKenzie Sue Parker

Thaw Details Claim of White's Immoral Acts on Stage

Thaw testified that White attempted to ruin a girl at age 16 by luring her to a room on Twenty-fourth street and later demanding money to avoid a suit. He alleged White boycotted the girl for years in New York while a prominent actress later performed. Mrs Thaw supported her son on the stand as witnesses described Thaw and others as normal.

Mills Thaw White Twenty-fourth Street New York

Hill Denies Backing Porter Brothers in Deschutes Fight

Seattle August 6 L C Gilman assistant to President Louis W Hill of the Great Northern today denied a widely circulated report that Hill is backing the Porter Brothers in the canyon rights dispute in the Deschutes valley Central Oregon.

Seattle L. C. Gilman Louis W. Hill Great Northern Hill Porter Brothers Deschutes Valley Oregon

Railroad to Natron in Two Years Under Hoey

Klamath Falls Oregon August 8 Following the announcement that the railroad is to be extended from this city comes word that H P Hoey will oversee all work Engineer Hoey who led the California Northeastern says it will be possible to complete the line to Natron in two years though he cautions it may not be done that fast There is no immediate need for a mountain crossing and the Southern Pacific is expected to build cost efficiently

John M. Pipes Freeland Klamath Falls H. P. Hoey Hoey California Northeastern Natron Southern Pacific

St Louis & San Francisco Pays 6 Million Notes

The St Louis & San Francisco railway announced it paid six million dollars in notes due December 1 next. Proceeds from recent sale of general 5 percent bonds allowed retirement of the notes, converting the borrowing into a permanent form rather than a short term issue.

New York St. Louis & San Francisco Railway General Tien

Roney Returns From Blue River Travel Schedule

L. N. Roney is back from Blue River and plans to return there tomorrow or the next day.

L. N. Roney Blue River

Almost Magic Cure by Cuticura Remedies

A Yukon Oklahoma mother recounts a two year old son’s severe summer rash with itching, blisters, and feverish distress. After failing standard washes, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment baths cured the outbreak within a week and no symptoms have recurred in over two years.

Enem J. W. Lauck Yukon Okla

Cuticura Soap Ad Claims Worldwide Dermatology Uses

An old Cuticura advertisement touts uses for eczema rashes dandruff and hair care. It lists benefits for toilet and nursery care and promotes Cuticura Remellioa as the selling line by Potter Drug and Chem Corp in Boston.

Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Ave How

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