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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
7
The Eugene Weekly Guard lists subscription price at 1 50 per year prepaid or 2 00 at year end. It also names authorized agents Creswell J L Clark Coburg George A Drury and postmasters authorized to receive subscriptions for The Daily and Weekly Guard.
The piece details a historic Parliamentary battle in Britain as the house of commons presses a Lloyd George budget while the house of lords, dominated by conservatives and landowners, threatens rejection. The fight centers on taxation that could overturn tenant landlord norms and hit liquor production, with potential general elections and peers expansion as options.
The Dallas Observer endorses rapid development for Eugene and Oregon cities. It argues over-booming is a myth, citing Eugene doubling its population in three years and extensive paving, and urges continued growth through advertisement, building, and enterprise to reap rewards as industries expand statewide.
Fragmentary text suggests caution about overdoing expansion in the short term, with a sense that excess may come later after a pause. No clear person or organization is identifiable in the readable excerpt.
The US court in St Louis finds Standard Oil of New Jersey and its affiliated firms form a restraint of trade, dissolving relations within thirty days. The ruling splits governance, keeps parent from voting or receiving dividends, and requires separate boards for subsidiaries. An appeal to the Supreme Court is anticipated.
Two Americans Leonard Grace and Leroy Cannon are reported executed in Nicaragua. The United States reacts with warships, demanding fair trials and adherence to civilized standards. The piece critiques soldiers of fortune, urges accountability, and notes broader curiosities from astronomy to journalism and headlines.
Mrs Anna Coombs eight miles from city rode in a wagon along East Eleventh Street when a westbound streetcar frightened the team. The horses balked and veered, she jumped with her baby in her arms, was knocked unconscious for an hour, and suffered a cracked rib with minor injuries to others. The baby was hurt. she was taken to the nearby Kap pa Sigma house and Dr Paine attended.
New York remembers John A. Johnson former Minnesota governor as Taft and Governor Towne pay tribute. Charles A. Towne, once Minnesota senator and New York City lawyer, noted Democrat and orator, reflected on Johnson’s memory and political career.
A memorial gathering at Broadway Tabernacle honored Governor Hughes with speakers including Charles A. Towne and other dignitaries. President Taft contributed a tribute in the form of a letter read at the event led by the American and Scandinavian society.
The Catholic Fair wrapped up Saturday night with a music program and prize drawings. Despite rain the event netted over 1100 dollars as Father O Farrell and the congregation thank local businesses and individuals for support. Meals throughout the week brought in about 450 dollars.
The Florence West reports that an independent boat may run regular trips between Florence and Portland. Florence Town Site Co backs the plan and a good prospect exists. Hazelwood Creamery Co and Portland merchants plan to take substantial stock, aiding dairymen ranchers and fruitgrowers by direct shipment to Portland and access to supplies.
Birmingham dispatch reports likely 16 000 to 20 000 votes against the prohibition constitutional amendment with early returns signaling a landslide. Alabama already enforces strict dry laws, reshaping social life and club culture across the state as residents adapt to the new order.
J P OBrien general manager of Harriman lines in the Northwest visited Eugene for a short time to view the depot park praised as a great advertisement since beautification. Manager Hartog of the Commercial Club showed the new fountain and illuminated lights to preview night appearance. OBrien noted the macadam around the depot and promised a remedy soon.
Washington reports over 15 million pounds of cigar tobacco and nearly four times that amount of other types produced in 1908. Kentucky leads with more than one ninth of the world crop, while less than one percent was grown west of the Mississippi River.
Eugene Oregon resident Mrs M J Drew credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid relief from severe kidney pain and irregular kidney secretions after trying the Foster Milburn Co product. She reports lasting improvement and urges others to use Doan's pills. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Buffalo New York sole agents. Remember the shame Doan's and take no other.
Mr and Mrs L M Hall ready to depart in a few days for a journey to California. They organize travel, packing, and arrangements ahead of their planned excursion to the West Coast.
Baroy Shibusawa head of the expedition sent a telegram to the President thanking him for courtesies during a three month tour covering nearly every state in the union. The group expressed appreciation as they concluded their visit in San Francisco on November 30.
Oregon Electric officials expect first construction on either the Tigard to Corvallis line via McMinnville or the Albany Eyre to Rowbur extension southward, with bond funds partly allocated for this survey. Labor shortages and high costs may delay next summer work as engineers finish cost estimates.
Nov 29 Tillamook Oregon reports mixed praise for Garibaldi life saving crew while condemning an aging lifeboat. The station lacks a motor lifeboat and is blamed for limited capability against southwest gales, strong currents, and heavy seas. The tragedy aboard the Argo is noted with one seaman saved from the ship’s boat, highlighting equipment failures and calls for modernization.
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