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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

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Zelaya greeted in Mexico City amid gold laden baggage

Mexico City hosts Jose Zelaya the titular president of Nicaragua arriving to cheers from Central Americans and Mexicans. He calls for U S Mexican intervention to unify Central American republics and mentions gold and paper money in his baggage.

Mexico City Jose Santos Zoleya Nicaragua Zelaya Mexico Central America United States Mealeo Obain

Eleven Vessels Lost In Storm Off Newfoundland

Eleven Newfoundland schooners and their crews of fifty men are believed lost in a six day storm that devastated St Johns and surrounding areas. The disaster follows persistent gales across the island, with ships reported missing and widespread destruction across the community.

St. Johns N. PF

Railroads Withdraw Compromise Offer

St Paul December 29 The Northwestern railroads have withdrawn their offer to abide by the wage conference decision and re employ striking enrichmen as fast as spots can be found. Strikers await the Washington conference Friday between President Perham of the railway telegraphers union and Interstate Commerce Commission members.

St. Paul Northwestern Railroads Washington Perham Railway Telegraphers’ Union Interstate Commerce Commission

Cartoonist Homer Davenport Seriously Ill in San Diego

San Diego December 28 Homer Davenport the cartoonist is seriously ill at a friend's home after a collapse of the nervous system doctors deem his condition serious He is known for his political caricatures and cartoons in national publications.

San Diego Homer Davenport

Judge Hough Denies Morse New Trial Motion

New York December 29 Judge Hough of the United States Circuit Court denied the motion for a new trial for Charles W Morse currently under sentence for violating national banking laws Pert Ruth returns from Salem

New York Hough United States Circuit Court Charles W. Morse

Execution of Grace and Cannon in Zelaya era

Managua December reports say Grace and Cannon, American recruits in Zelaya's insurgent army, were not Tortured before execution. They were notified November 15 and shot the next morning at the fortress amid rain while viewing open graves. Cannon died after attempting to shield Grace was shot in the chest as both perceived to die instantly.

Managua Nicaragua Grace Cannon Zelaya State Department Washington Geneva

Labor leaders discuss railroad legislation with Taft

Washington December 29 A A Roe legislative representative of the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and Railroad Trainmen conferred with President Taft today on legislation for railroad employees Taft expressed deep interest in the matter and plans to study the proposal further.

Washington A. A. Roe Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Taft

Colonel Heistand Named Adjutant General in the Philippines

Colonel H.0 Heistand has been ordered to an important post as adjutant general of American forces in the Philippines. He previously held a similar position in the department of the coast.

Tex Rickard James J. Jeffries Jack Joleen Eddie Graney San Prancisco Rickard San Prancico Philippines Ho . Heistand Department of the Enat

Albany Herald Brief Mentions Bruce Family and Wintering

The Albany Herald notes Mr and Mrs Bruce of Minnesota who have been wintering with her son C B Bruce. They left to visit friends in Eugene as sympathy grows for legislation protecting workers and their protections.

Albany Herald Bruce Minnesota Eugene

Belief Girl Poisoned by Rival in Glendale Mystery

Los Angeles December 29. Mrs. Jennie Priest asks district attorney to probe the death of her 18 year old daughter Bessie May Priest at Glendale on Christmas evening after a 20 day illness. Priest said Bessie was engaged to Harry Sayreck of Newark and had a rival whose identity is undisclosed.

Los Angeles Bessie May Priest Jennie Priest Glendale Here

Northwest Weather Outlook Tonight Through Thursday

Oregon and Washington forecast rain or snow with warmer conditions on Thursday. Idaho expects fall snow in the north with southeast winds.

Oregon Washington Idaho

Construction Work Begins at Salem

Center street in Salem saw the start of track construction by Warren Construction company for the Welch lines. A plow gang and a large steam roller operated along Center from Commercial to Liberty as excavation began and early indications point to rapid progress.

Portland, Eugene & Eastern Center Street Commercial Warren Construction Company Salem Welch Lines Liberty Salem Statesman

Taft to Send Special Message on Conservation

President Taft plans to dispatch a special message on natural resource conservation without waiting for the ongoing inquiry into the Ballinger Pinchot matter. He is confident conservation legislation will pass this session. Senators Jones and Rep Humphrey announce resolutions for a joint congressional committee to probe the controversy, to be introduced next Wednesday and expected to pass.

Washington Taft Congress Jones Humphrey Senate House Ballinger Pinchot

Professor Wiley Forced to Quit in Washington

Washington December 28 The famed chemist Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry resigns after a long series of defeats on pure food reform and government whiskey policy. He may enter private food work as opportunities abound while the government loses a persistent advocate.

Washington, D. C Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Taft Wiley

Defenders of Yankee Doodle Rally After Dixie Statement

Washington on December 29 Otto G T Sonneck chief of the Library of Congress music division faces a flood of mail and threats after asserting Dixie was more popular than Yankee Doodle his congressional library office overwhelmed by letters from across the country bearing strong reactions to his remark.

Washington Otto G. T. Sonneck Division of Music Library of Congress Congressional Libary

Explosion in Reading Claims Five Lives

Reading, Pa on December 29 reports an explosion killing five men. The incident is linked to Kaiser shipyard work, with reports highlighting fatalities amid ongoing industrial accidents. Princess Victoria Louise is noted elsewhere in the same paper as making her debut.

Princess Victoria Louise’s debut shocks society circles

A brief note records Princess Victoria Louise, daughter of Emperor William, making her debut in society born in 1802. A boiler plant explosion at Metropolitan Hicgctrie Co. West Reading caused instant deaths. A later item hopes Oregon farmers will raise more hogs in 1910.

Victoria Louise Emperor William Metropolitan Hicgctrie Co West Reading Oregon

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Telaya Diaz Capital Beth Ely Jeffries-Johnson Pert Ruth Retursts Dearing Wis Hampton’s Bach Ecru Calicoes Ene Clothing Department Hampton Springfield Cottage Grove Cash Reek Pres. Zelaya Brace Ider Zelaya Voce Asi LABOR H. 0 Heistand Ken Eene Gress Defenders OF Reading Kaiser’s Only Daughter Princess Victoria Louise
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