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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
12
A Eugene Schools superintendent encloses Wildwood N J letters from pupils as examples to enliven dull school exercises. He notes the letters were not intended for publication but finds them interesting and creditable as work by children.
The Wildwood Grammar School pupils in New Jersey exchange letters with Central School in Eugene Oregon to learn about western life. Seventh grade writers share facts on Oregon climate agriculture and industry. A sample letter from Eugene describes Willamette valley farming mohair wool and local resources.
Oregon’s Lewis Pinkham, a fighting tackle from Urexon, earned an honorable mention in Collier’s Weekly Walter Can. He is the only man west of the Mississippi to receive the honor, praised for handling and outplaying heavier opponents Jarvis of Washington, Jamison of O A C, and others. He is noted for defensive work and has rarely carried the ball on offense. Also mentions lacunae in Interstate contest preliminaries and six signups: Bond, Beebe, Nicholas, Williams, Strong, Townsend.
Chicago December 21 Francis J in San York reports no ill effects from the bullet wound inflicted during Lawlor's trial and remains firm in health despite the injury.
San Francisco December 21 Eugene F Loud former congressman died at the home of his son Captain J J Callandan. He had been ill for some time and had been an invalid for several months. The passing marks the end of a long career in public service.
Washington December 21 Andrew Carnegie told the House Ways and Means Committee that the steel industry needs no protection and rejected the United States Steel Corporation as a standard for tariffs. He mocked Judge Gary and argued smaller steel manufacturers would fail under lower duties while noting a large profit figure.
Seattle December reports a Western Union probe shows an agent at Ritzville and twenty telegraph operators dismissed. The auditing effort, aided by private detectives, traced a conspiracy to steal toll receipts from messages on the Northern Pacific and Great Northern routes to Minneapolis. Ritzville operator confessed and faces trial early next year.
Louis E. Bean of this city denies withdrawing from the race for speaker of the next Oregon House of Representatives. He tells the Guard he remains in the contest and rejects claims he promised chairmanships to Standpatters. He supports the forty caucus and expects Republican members to join and organize.
Philadelphia December 23 Harry Kendal Thaw, confined in Mattewan State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, cannot be taken to Pittsburgh to testify in bankruptcy proceedings. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals decision leaves open the possibility of appeal to the Supreme Court.
A surgeon removes an appendix while reports tout Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure all. The ad claims the product combats constipation headache biliousness and malaria and directs readers to W A Kur kendall s drug store for purchase. Arthur Lattin Hoffman shows a change in position and will work as a clerk during Christmas.
Portland trews: Dr. D C Whitney convicted of murder in the death of Misa Mable Wirtz by bichloride of mercury administration receives five years in the penitentiary and a one hundred dollar fine.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Charles P Taft left for Columbus to establish headquarters to continue his campaign for United States senator in the succession to Senator Foraker. He departed after a brief stop in Cincinnati as part of his statewide effort.
The article asserts there is no truth to reports that President Roosevelt is pursuing candidacy and notes his denial of involvement in the contest should be taken as final, reflecting official stance amid circulating rumors.
Joseph Loretz a 32 year old Oregon native and single farmer was found dead with a gunshot wound in a Edwards stubble field near his brother George after an earlier hanging attempt on a Lane county bridge. Coroner Gordon led an inquest that returned a verdict of death by gunshot wound self inflicted December 17 1908. Loretz had a history of mental instability and had recently attempted to take his life while near the bridge on the river road between Eugene and Junction City.
H W Hall manager of the Western Union telegraph office states the move will place the office in a rear room of the First National Bank building across West Ninth Street. Wells Fargo Express will occupy the vacated W A space as express business expands, freeing the earlier quarters after years of joint use.
In Corvallis last Saturday 4 680 acres of the M B Rankin timber in Benton were sold by the sheriff to satisfy H C Mahon s judgment. Mahon bid the land in at over 40 000. The sale covers land about twelve miles southwest of Corvallis in Marys Park. On Wednesday in Eugene 220 acres of Rankin land in Lane county will be sold in the same manner. The Mahon judgment thus will have all levied lands sold. In Eugene Dec 18 1908 Mrs Emaline Chase aged 66 years 7 months 6 days was born April 13 1839 Genesee county NY came to Oregon with her sons A J and Frank Chase last spring and has resided in Eugene since. The funeral was held at the family home West Fifth and Jefferson streets and interment followed at I C O F cemetery Rev H T Sutton officiating.
New York Den 21 Harry B Suydam a card broker shot Saturday by John Lumsden an inventor died today Lumsden is under arrest The incident occurred in New York City and the suspect is in custody as police investigate the case
After twelve hours of deliberation the jury found Alda Javering not guilty of murdering W. C. Simmons in Highland Valley last September. Javering established an alibi. Simmons was killed by an ambush.
On a foggy Saturday the top of Spencer Butte offered a stunning panorama. An English visitor, after seeing many ranges across the United States and Europe, hailed the scene as the most beautiful he had witnessed. Clouds enveloped the land while the Coast range, Southern Oregon peaks, and the Cascades loomed above a snowbound sea of fog. The Three Sisters and Mount Jefferson stood as giant shapes breaking through the mist under a clear sky.
Flushing New York December 18. The trial of Thornton J Hains for shooting his brother Captain Peter C Hains Jr in the killing of William E B Annis adjourned for the night after witnesses Herbert L Funke and Arthur Andrews testified to a timed sequence of shots. Both men, club members, said Hains aimed at those on the float after the first shot and that a long interval followed before several rapid shots. Andrews said the defendant aimed at his father after the first shot, then a pause before a last shot pierced the sail. Funke described the captain on the float, grabbing the boat boom as Hains fired six times, crying Annis.
A burglar entered the second floor living rooms of F. C. Potts on Olive street last Saturday and stole five gold rings owned by Miss Helen Potts. Neighbors saw a man in the hall and he claimed to seek a civil engineer, prompting police to search for the suspect.
The sheriff raided five Roseburg soft drink places recently finding three compliant with the law while two show signs of violation. The actions follow routine enforcement efforts in the city.
The poultry fair in the Cherry block at Sixth and Willamette opened this morning with judge H. H. Collins of Tacoma. About 335 fowls in 120 coops fill the exhibits from bronze turkeys to bantams, drawing many enthusiasts. The show runs through Thursday evenings with a low admission and a goal of large attendance to support the venture. George W. Taylor of Eugene, formerly Albany, reports rising property values since moving there. Grace Cook travels to Junction City today.
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