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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
3
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Delegates from Portland to Lane County gather at a railroad convention urging swift legislation on freight rates and railroad practices. Speakers from Cottage Grove to Portland press for a railroad commission, fair rates, and state action to curb carrier power, citing car shortages and economic harm to lumber and merchants.
A committee report outlines actions to force railroad companies to meet obligations to Oregon residents. It urges statewide support for laws regulating common carriers, reciprocal demurrage, and fair freight practices, citing examinations of tax payments and rates. The measure seeks legislative passage with broad support from chambers, boards of trade, and allied groups. The resolution favors reciprocal demurrage as a key remedy evidenced by cases in Texas and Virginia.
The convention, representing various commercial bodies in the state, met to lend encouragement and adopt the resolutions presented. After a series of discussions the body adjourned once the resolutions were formally adopted.
Corvallis youths Clifford Benson Glenn Gardiner Braman and Gagnon traveled to Eugene to float the river in small red canoes. Bitter cold and heavy fog stranded them on an island overnight after losing a canoe and gear. They returned to Corvallis Tuesday afternoon after an upsetting trip. Glenn Gardiner later had $24.75 stolen from his pockets while asleep between Eugene and Portland.
A Tennessee reader reports using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to treat nasal catarrh and swelling inside the nose. He claims the soreness disappeared and never returned after applying the salve, praising its effectiveness and noting Linn Drug Co carries it for 25 cents in Twenty Bells, Tennessee.
A Salt Lake City report states a federal grand jury investigating coal land frauds in Utah and railroad discrimination issued a partial report. Indictments were returned against Union Pacific Railroad Company Oregon Short Line Coal Company Utah Fuel Company and several high officials including Everett Buckingham general superintendent Oregon Short Line and a man named Moore for alleged violations of the Interstate Commerce Act.
William M. Van Huren a painting contractor of Eugene died at his East Seventeenth street home this morning from complications of diseases He was born in New York state 58 years ago this month married in 1873 to Laura K Mestride They moved to Oregon 25 years ago leaving a wife two children Florence Warneh Centralia Washington and Howard Van Buren Portland plus a sister in Iowa He belonged to the local lodge of the Order of Washington with 600 insurance and the Christian church Funeral is planned for Wednesday time not yet fixed pending his children travel
Robovsky, while duck hunting 15 miles west of Eugene, shot a large snow white swan. The winged bird fell, he captured it after a rifle struggle, and he brought the swan to town. He killed it this morning and plans to have it mounted. Swans are rare in this area.
N J Moffit and S B Stolneker rent Al Johnson's front room to start a meat market. Moffitt is skilled at cutting steaks. Stolneker recently moved from Philomath and bought Rev Gardner's house near the South Methodist church. New D of H officers listed. a three year old boy near Southeast Junction City dies suddenly after playing outside.
Four or five hunters from Gardiner visited the lakes south of Florence last Saturday and shot ducks for several days, totaling 937 in the trip. Pendleton, newly moved from Portland, now resides with his family on the Weddle property in Florence. Percheton serves the Florence Alsea mail route. Florence school pupils staged an entertaining program at Odd Fellows hall under Miss Hamble’s direction, with all parts performed by students.
The county commissioners ordered the interior of the county jail lined with steel to deter escapes. Gross Bros Iron Works won the contract and began work, extending about twelve feet high and one eighth inch thick. Whitewashed walls will be monitored for marks, with immediate prisoner investigations if needed. The grand jury had recommended this safety measure.
The Guard's big newspaper press, installed last summer at the Register office, is failing beyond repair. The paper plans a temporary regular edition for several days while patching works, awaiting installation of a suitable press which could take months. The paper paid 9800 to 1000 for a faulty press and sues the vendor to halt further payments or recover funds.
An old advertisement claims a cold cure in one day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quiaipe Tablets produced by Druegeis and E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced 25 cents. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises blood purification, nerve strengthening, bowel regulation, kidney aid, stomach relief, and nervous support for 15 cents per line or tablet.
San Francisco board of education will keep Japanese schoolchildren confined to the Oriental school despite President Roosevelt's message to Congress. President Allman states the board will correct any impression from the message and will act to preserve the exclusion from public schools.
Tokyo dispatch notes many newspapers praise President Roosevelt for his attitude toward the Japanese as reflected in his message. The Asahi newspaper in particular rejoices that the confidence placed in the president has been realized.
New York December 6 W W Finley was elected president of the Southern Railway succeeding the late Samuel Spencer Finley previously served as second vice president and will lead the railroad in with new leadership shaping its strategy and operations.
Senator Beveridge introduced a bill to amend the meat Inspection act requiring packers to bear inspection costs and to stamp the inspection date and packing or canning date on each package. The navy's cost for keeping ships in commission was $19,604,749 in the last fiscal year, with new shipbuilding at $31,704,556 and repairs at $5,560,309.
Samuel B. Amis and Cornelia Braun were wed by Rev RC Grace at the Presbyterian parsonage in Cottage Grove on Sunday night. Amis is a farmer and the newlyweds will reside in Cottage Grove.
J BR Waterman of Watertown D and his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was reportedly cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. She has not had an attack for over two years. Also mentions Beat body cleanse and a tip on earth lip at Lien DragCo.
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