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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
8
Oregon and Washington clash for a Northwest title with Washington prevailing on the forward pass and punting. Notable performances by Laitourette and Bailey for Oregon, while Coyle struggled for Oregon as Washington rolled to victory.
Special to Dally Guard Seattle Nov 24 10 000 attendance on a dry field as Oregon and Washington battle. Taylor of Oregon scores two sensational runs and Latourette adds a second half touchdown with a kick. Washington scores early but misses field goals and later falls behind as Oregon dominates the late stages. Clark is hurt and out of form in the second half.
Portland November 25 The Multnomah Athletic Club was defeated by the O A C 11 to 0. Multnomah struck first with a touchdown in the first five minutes. Moores kicked a good try after this score. The game then settled into a stubborn contest with O A C holding the advantage. Nutch Boyd and Dom Callicrate, the latter Columbia University coach, served as referee and umpire, with Bert Pilkington as field judge.
In the deciding game for the Inland Empire championship Washington State College of Pullman defeated Whitman College 23 to 6. Nearby football scores list Pennsylvania 17 over Cornell 6 Western Reserve 5 over Case 6.
London reports outline rising immorality among English women, including gentlewomen, amid moral education discussions in Manchester. Clergymen and reformers cite school life, dress, and city work as temptations while stressing secrecy and modern knowledge challenge. Lawsuit notes contrast with Stora case and a royal budget critique appear before Parliament.
David C. and George Beera describe severe damage from high water in the lower Siuslaw area. The wagon bridge at Tilden Rock on the stage road about eight miles east of the head of tide is washed out, about 100 feet long. Indian Creek road suffered about 150 feet of washout in two spots, with several small bridges cut. Rainbow Rock road is piled with sawlogs from the river. More bridges and roads likely damaged beyond the Beers brothers’ view.
Roseburg Oregon November 25 Senator Albert Abraham of Roseburg denies he seeks the U S land office receivership to succeed J M Lawrence He says George W Riddle of Douglas County will be Bourne's choice if not already decided Riddle a reform minded Republican active in politics and No 1 supporter of Statement No 1 For land office registership candidate to replace B L Eddy H C Allen is the sole known active candidate He has petitioned Bourne and is son in law of ex Representative Waggoner of Corvallis
Charles Ahlstrom a laborer for Utah Construction Co on the Natron extension was injured when a giant powder cap exploded as he attempted to set off a blast. He fell and the cap fragments struck his right eye destroying the eye. He was treated at the emergency hospital and then brought to Eugene for hospital care.
Eugene and Salem battled on Kincaid Field with a 5 to 0 score. Jenkins and Koch starred for Eugene with key runs and punting averages around 35 to 40 yards. Den nison and Kaiser stood out for Salem as injuries mounted and time paused for fighters. The crowd numbered about a thousand as Eugene edged Salem in a rough, defensive contest.
Eugene High School held a major rally last evening to showcase E. H. S. spirit. The serpentine march down Willamette Street featured fireworks, orderly conduct, and strong praise from faculty, alumni, the football team, and the board of directors. Chas Evans spoke as parts of the crowd prepared to meet the Salem train at 9:35.
In Lind Washington an eastbound Great Northern passenger train collided with a Northern Pacific helper engine. Three men died, including engineers D G Rehman and Taylor, and fireman Jacob Spangler. One Northern Pacific engineer Perry Norvelle was severely injured. A mail clerk B J Adams and an unknown hobo were hurt. Six cars burned. mall, express and baggage saved. The helper apparently backed around a curve without orders.
If skies are clear the earth shadow will cover the moon from 11:01 PM with totality at 12:03 AM and partial shadow ending 1:25 AM tomorrow, eclipse concluding at 2:28 AM. This is the year’s second total lunar eclipse visible in the city, though clouds may hide it.
President Taft and family except Robert at New Haven had a grand Thanksgiving feast. The spread included a mammoth turkey and a fifty pound mince pie plus a reportedly largest ever trapped Billy Possum in the Georgia woods.
A scalded boy’s shrieks horrified his grandmother Mrs Maria Taylor of Nebo Kentucky who writes that when he thought he would die Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured him Infallible for burns scalds cuts corns wounds bruises cures fever sores boils skin eruptions chilblains chapped hands Soon routs piles 25¢ at W A Kuykendall's
A man dies and, guided by an angel, tours heaven where many souls carry balls and chains. The angel explains these are not bad men but visitors from Oregon. to keep them there, they must be bound or they would depart.
The article extols strengthening organs by targeting their inside nerves rather than traditional dosing. Dr Sheepfirt emphasizes correcting the weak nerves of stomach heart and kidneys, claiming internal nerves control organ function. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a tested remedy sold by druggists.
Eugene V Debs ordered to cancel trip to Los Angeles and come to Spokane immediately to assist in the free speech struggle. Industrialists in Spokane plan to recruit more men as lumber camps and mines shut for winter, with jails filling and Fort Wright guardhouse and abandoned Franklin school used as detention.
W F Herrin chief counsel of Southern Pacific and longtime California head is slated to move to New York to become legal head of the Harriman systems, the post once held by Judge R S Lovett before Harriman's death. Rumors swirl about a California replacement, including Robert T Devlin potentially leaving government service.
New York reports ex-Yale captain Jim Hogan argues that the open game causes many injuries and fatalities. He criticizes the forward pass and lack of secondary support for the main defense, noting players go down under heavy rushes.
Fifty seven men compete for the university’s oratorical and debating teams. Forty seek debate spots and seventeen seek oratory. Three debate contests are planned this year against Washington Idaho and Utah. Two oratorical contests will be held against the Intercollegiate and Interstate rivals.
Marriage licenses issued this afternoon to Walter M. Casteel and Mae K. Sraith, both of Springfield, and Claude H. Benninger and Lettie V. Tourcotte, both of Biachley.
Friends report the marriage of E J Armstrong architect and Sylvia Black daughter of T T Black. The ceremony was at the M E church parsonage conducted by Rev D H Trimble. Armstrong plans to relocate to Southern California for a new business opening. the couple depart for their honeymoon on the noon train.
The duke's canoe advances favorably in the Italian court and obstacles to his marriage with the American millionaire's daughter are expected to be removed soon.
New York reports the data and records from Dr. Cook's arctic trip will go to the University of Copenhagen for verification of his claim to reach the pole on April 21. Walter Lonsdale, Cook's private secretary, sails to Copenhagen with the materials. In a separate matter the Harmon minors estate appraised at 1336.25 dollars is filed with the probate court.
New York discovers Larry Chittenden the Texas poet-ranchman returns to Broadway, plans Bermuda stay, ranch in Texas, and a famed Bermuda Lodge as Bermuda service ships prepare. Move of New York police headquarters and centennial Bible Society events also loom. The Tobacco Trust promises a 10 percent total dividend for 1909 amid a few billionaires controlling most stock.
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