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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
6
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The readable fragments describe broad distress and disruption affecting a population during wartime. It hints at events, dates, and places but lacks coherent details, making precise attribution difficult while signaling significant social impact.
Trustees of the Commercial Club discuss Dr. D. A. Paine’s plan to erect a one story brick block 61 by 80 feet on the club site with the entire upper floor for club quarters. Paine would move the structure back to face West Tenth street with business use on the ground floor. A New Year’s smoker is planned with G W Griffin L Whitson and W Gilltrap mentioned.
A committee on arrangements has been named to organize a bowling contest to be held on New Year's Day. The in charge group includes Dr. F. M. Pay, A. J. Tolwie, and E. K. Darla.
The Fraternal Brotherhood held a highly enjoyable session last evening after which a class of candidates was initiated. A fine program followed and a delicious luncheon was served reflecting credit on the committee. Many guests attended to share the evening with the members. Buy your flour and feed steriole sale prices of Seobert 4 Dodge.
New York reports show Gerould Brown of the Equitable mortgagee department admitted pursuing the wrong course regarding building expenses. George Eldridge of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance testified the company formed in 1851 to do post mortem insurance, describing policy forms and reasons for rules.
London reports that the admiralty has not denied a rumor that the battleship King Edward foundered at Gibraltar. No official information has been received. Gibraltar confirms King Edward VII is safely anchored in harbor as of November 7.
Jefferson City reports a prison riot at the Missouri penitentiary at three o clock. Prisoners blew their way out with nitroglycerine and rode away in a wagon while firing on pursuing guards. E W Allison and Jobo Clay are dead, Deputy Warden Seoja wounded, five prisoners escaped, leader identified as Harry Vaughn.
Edel Bingas of Williams congratulates a dog that saved his life by distracting a panther during a Greyback mountains hunt in Oregon. The panther attacked, injuring Bingas, but the dog drew its fire, allowing Bingas to shoot the panther. The beast collapsed. two cubs were also shot.
Pittsburg November 2 Gompers was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor today. Delegate Barnes Socialist objected but the acting chairman Vice President Lewis ruled him out of order and Gompers was declared elected. James Duncan chosen first vice president and others reflected to second and third positions.
Robbers entered next door, cut through a partition and into the bank safe, grabbing 215000 in cash and negotiable paper. No clues found. Cash secured, 12384.62, see 1000 in notes checks and drafts.
Salem officials announce that about 35,000 books will be bought by the state library commission and distributed to roughly 2000 school districts. Funding comes from district library tax levies, with appropriations totaling about 715,000.
November 22 report from Ott Baker City Oregon details Cash Watkins employed at Stodtard's lumber mill caught in a revolving shaft. His right leg was torn below the knee and he was found insensible on the mill floor, then taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital where he is not expected to fare.
A compilation of brief items: Boyd Redner located in Chicago and pursued for larceny of a 1000 package. various court rulings, military dismissals for drunkenness, and local incidents. Notes cover Portland to Washington, Venezuela and Europe, plus railroad and city updates.
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