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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

12

Five Men Arrested for Bootlegging

Five men were arrested on the reefs this afternoon by Sheriff Hown Deputy Sheriff Jas Parker and Chief Fareington for bootlegging. They were jailed and set for arraignment at 4 40. Harry Jackson and St Jones were named. three others remain unidentified as John Doe Dick Richard Curley and John oe Crip, one of whom is a crip. They allegedly sold liquor to persons on the Tete with no regular place of business. These arrests follow crackdowns in recent months.

Hown Jas. Parker Fareington Harry Jackson St Jones Ohn Doe Dick Richard Curley John Oe Crip

Principal Report of Condon School for December

Report for the Cond on school month ending December with 2843 attendance days taught 1712 whale absence 4. Whole number rate 22. Number pupils neither nt nor bite 102. Average daily attendance 07.5 percent. 25 visiting parents noted from Thanksgiving program. Welcome call by C auxiliary to G A R M Barker and Mrs Phette-

Avera The M. Barker A. Phette

Schoolhouse Hopes for Maps and Supplies From Patrons

A letter from Principal C. Henry expresses gratitude for a donated United States flag and staff for classroom use. He acknowledges ongoing contributions of library books desks and equipment, and eagerly awaits maps charts globes bookcases drinking fountains and blackboards for the primary room.

United States Pb. C. Henry Prin

Body found under brush in Spokane suburb

In fresh snow, residents near Coeur d'Alene Idaho reported a man beaten to death under a pile of logs and brush. A possible robbery motive is suspected. The deceased is believed to be John H. Stillings and a letter from Mrs. Emma Weyer of Kingman Kansas was found in his pocket.

Spokane Coeur d'Alene Idaho John H. Stillings Emma Weyer Kingman Kan

McLoughlin Home Indorsed by Voters of Oregon City

Oregon City voters backed the preservation of Dr. John McLoughlin's historic home and re elected Mayor Caril by 21 votes despite heavy snow. Caril won 361 to 340 over Eastham as 701 of 1 400 registered turned out. Moves to remove the McLoughlin home from public square failed, with the first ordinance defeated and the removal measure also beaten.

Oregon City John McLoughlin Caril Oo. W. Eastham McLoughlin Citato Mctoughlin Memorial Association

Copper Trust Plans Changed by Decision

New York December 7 federal court ruling on the Standard Oil decision is said to alter copper merger plans. Separate amalgamations are planned to include Cole, Ryan and Amalgamated properties on one side and Guggenheim Copper properties on the other. These two are described as preliminary steps to a larger consolidation.

New York Cole, Ryan Amalgamated Guggenheim

Oldest White Man Born West Turns 71 in Albany

Cyrus H. Walker born December 7, 1838 in Whitman’s Mission near Walla Walla marks his seventy first birthday in Albany Oregon. He is cited as the oldest living white man born west of the Rocky mountains and serves as a state deputy organizing granges in Klamath county.

Albany Cyrus H. Walker Rocky Mountains Klamath County Whitman Mission Wala Walla

Famous tonic claims Woman’s vigor and health benefits

Mrs. C Rhinevault of Vestal Center extols Electric Bit tere as a mighty aid for nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches back pain fainting and dizziness claiming it restores energy and vitality. Charles Richardson, 52, Eugene, committed to the state insane asylum after exam by Drs Paine and Selover. he has two daughters in Eugene and is described as sometimes violent with unknown causes.

W. A. Kuykendall Charles Richardson Eugene Atate Thompson D. A. Paine F. E B. Selover

Taft’s annual message reads in Congress today

President Taft’s annual message to Congress surveys tariff policy, Nicaragua issue, sugar frauds, white slavery, and deficits. He defends current tariff stance, notes prosperity, and urges economy in expenditures. He outlines Panama canal costs, naval and military reforms, judiciary changes, postal savings, and Alaska governance.

Washington, D. C Taft Congress United States Zelaya Nicaragua Central America Far East Department of State Panama Canal Secretary of the Treasury Congresse Tariff Board War Department Military and Naval Joint Board Avor Pearl Harbor Honola Philippines Heamus Naval Observatory New Mexico Arizona Alaska Secretary of Commerce and Labor Army Navy Bureau of Public Health

False health rumors about Russian empress debunked

Reports spreading from unreliable sources claim the empress is in danger. The era indicates she suffered a nervous breakdown and venous infaction two years ago, but there has been no marked decline since.

St. Petersburg

Snow Storm Rattles Eugene as November Rain Fades

Early December brings a severe snow storm to Eugene Oregon with three inches on level ground and drifts deeper in places. East winds echo old blizzard memories while forecasts hint at rain or snow tomorrow and stockmen consider feeding cattle and sheep if ground stays white. Streetcars slow to a crawl and residents debate whether the storm will endure the season.

Oregon Astern Middle Western

Charles W Morse Must Wear Stripes

The U S Supreme Court denied the appeal of Charles W Morse the New York multi millionaire. He must serve the sentence given by the lower court fifteen years in the Atlantic penitentiary according to the renit court ruling.

Washington United States Supreme Court Charles W. Morse New York Morse Atlantic Penitentiary Renit

Delta Alphas Installed As Beta Theta Pi Members

Delta Alpha fraternity members were installed as Beta Theta Pi initiates Saturday evening. N L Fitzhenry of Chicago and the UW chapter conducted the ceremony. Delta Alpha, organized June 1906, counts notable founders and 1907–1913 alumni among its active members. A banquet followed at Ottos Grill with members and visitors.

Delta Alpha Fraternity Beta Theta Fi N. L. Fitzhenry Chicago University of Washington Delta Alpha George Hug Guy Mount Omar Bittner R. del McCarthy Frank R. Mount Donald M. Stevenson J. Eberle Kuykendall Frank Sulvan George Sullivan Olen Rnspiger Thomas R. Townend Merle R. Chessman Virgil Cooper Oregon Beta Theta Pi Miami College John Riley Knox United States Dean T. Goodman Portland Louis Pinkham Spokane John J. Kestley Eugene Ralph R. Cronise Salem Melvin Pr. Ogden Carl Martzloff Robert Kuykendall Lloyd Brazee Wallace Mount Olympia Wash Ottos Grill

Oklahoma two cent fare case heard in federal court

In St. Louis on December 7, leading Oklahoma railroads seek to test the states two cent fare law and fixed freight rates’ constitutionality. Judge Hook will hear arguments as Attorney General West had failed to keep the case from federal court. G. A. Phippen traveled to Junction City this afternoon.

St. Louis Oklahoma Hook United States District Court West

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