15 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
1
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Eugene's Leading Store showcases a grand holiday collection with a comprehensive display of desirable gifts. Shoppers are urged to consider the store's good name as a guiding head for their purchases during the season.
Time is running out as Christmas goods fly off the shelves. A cheerful shopper notes a pretty far set is gone while new neckwear and many novelties arrive daily. Wide aisles and courteous sales ladies invite browsing with no obligation to buy.
In Washington region, Dec 13, Falton secured unanimous consent of the Senate to a bill authorizing Portland and Seattle to build a bridge across the Columbia River near Vancouver. The measure passed the House, with Chairman Barton of the rivers and harbors committee noting funding would be provided in the act. Gearin's appointment to a federal post was received.
Bolshevik era dispatch reports grave unrest in the Baltic provinces as the empire nears civil war. A general takes administrative powers while wires and cables go silent toward midnight. Moscow teachers and officials monitor the crisis from the capital frontier to German lines.
In York on December 13 John K. Core of Prudential testified in an investigation. He stated that the total premium income since the county counter business reached 287 million and benefits paid amounted to 92 percent. He noted policyholders held capital figures ending in 1904, with details partly unreadable in the fragment.
In a cryptic note from December 12, Kay Mo of LaCrosse Wisconsin was arrested in Oregon on involvement with Hiram Goddard and a $100,000 land scheme. Police Delaney detained him tonight but offered few details and no plea was recorded.
At an all night session, 417 Polish clergymen resolved to demand autonomy with parliamentary oversight and a general secret ballot. They also called for the reemphasis of Polish language in government offices, abolition of capital punishment, and amnesty for political prisoners.
New York representatives from most denominations except Roman Catholics gathered to discuss recommendations for February convention on marriage and divorce legislation.
Washington December 13 The comptroller responding to a Senate inquiry says national banks reports show no contributions to the last political campaign except in two instances where local campaigns received funds.
Washington dispatches announce wagon mail service contracts opened by the department for a four year period. P. P. Schulderman lands the Portland contract at 300 dollars and J W. Travis secures Spokane at 700 dollars. The service covers all transfers by wagon to the named cities.
Attorney X and Lewis appeared before the state land board with a bundle of land certificates sold for 300 dollars that proved to be forgeries. Wade Richardson, of Milwaukee, was involved as the seller and is said to have fled the scene.
The syndicate secures an option on land once held by the U S observatory on Skinner's Butte. The site has been surveyed and the option is expected to close soon, paving the way for construction of the new water reservoir.
Ontario Oregon December 12 Stephen Carver of Chinook Montana announces readiness to receive bids for the contraction of the Vale Malheur Valley railroad grade. Work will begin immediately as engineers and a work crew cross section the route. cross sections advance one mile at a time.
John M. Gearin of Portland was appointed United States Senator for Oregon to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John H. Mitchell. Gearin pledged support for the president’s rate bill and to work hard for local interests including coastal regions and Bay City. The appointment was announced with general approval by Governor Chamberlain.
A brief notice reports veteran Democrat leader Gear o announces a temporary departure for Washlegion lasting a few days, signaling ongoing expansionist activity within party ranks and expected return.
Chicago dated report states Indictments returned against Joan M Faithern and Fred A Vann of major railroads for paying rebates totaling about 20000 on Alton shipments. Schwarzehild Salzberger of Kansas City faces linked charges while Casey, traffic manager, pleaded guilty and was fined 45000. Indictments follow Casey’s testimony.
New York December 13 The trustees of New York Life accepted the resignation of Perkins, though he remains on the board.
A major blaze in Portland destroyed the Solessle grocery of Wad Bam as Kerr Brow. Six firefighters were hurt when the upper floor collapsed and parts fell into the flames. Chris Houston suffered the worst injuries amid the chaos. Estimated damage around 200 000.
Albany N J December 13 The court of appeals heard Hearst attorneys request reopening ballots and a recount The court decided ballot boxes can be reopened Possibly leading to McClellan’s official election declaration
New York Dec 13 The directors of Mutual Life Insurance Company today elected Charles A Peabody president. Salary reported as 60,000 dollars.
Last night about 11 oclock in the Chambers-Hilton bank building Martin Miller the shoemaker heard two loud reports from the bank area. He alerted Policeman Farrington and they investigated finding the Eagles hall on the third floor in use for an initiation and firing blank cartridges during the event.
The advert invites readers to view the newest costumes presented to the public by rep and ladies. For inquiries contact Donald Preaton at Herald printing office in the evening.
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