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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
8
Washington officials and U S congressman Slemp endorse Peruana as an efficient read for coughs and colds citing favorable results. Also urged is Man a Lin Ideal Laxative with a free 1900 almanac offer.
New York Dec 26 Henry W Poor trader of Henry W Poor & Co assigned today for the benefit of his creditors He is a member of the banking house H W Poor & Co with offices in this city and Boston The filing signals a formal transfer to satisfy outstanding debts as arranged under creditor protection.
Sydney December 25 Jack Johnson of Galveston Texas defeated Tommy Burns of Canada in the 14th round to become the world’s heavyweight champion. Referee McIntosh ruled Johnson winner on points after Burns was unable to defend himself. Purse 95 000 with Burns 20000 and Johnson 5000. The arena at Rushcutters Bay crowded 18000 to 20000 spectators.
About forty five Rebwekahs from Cottage Grove traveled to Creswell for a lodge meeting. They conducted a drill, introduced new numbers, and held a chicken banquet after the initiation. The group returned after the late 3 a m train. The Creswell lodge has about ninety members and active work. They plan to visit again soon.
Admiral George Dewey marked his seventy first birthday with nationwide greetings. Despite age he remains in robust health and active in Washington, where he serves as president of the General Board and follows naval progress closely from the Mills Building. He cannot be retired by age and will receive the nation’s gratitude as long as he lives.
Railroad men doubt Southern Pacific will convert freight engines to oil. Oil could profitably replace coal, reducing fuel transport costs and exempting long coal hauls from Wyoming. Two firemen would not be needed on heavy grades. Coos Bay mines and Harriman lines support oil use, but current conditions make conversion unlikely.
New Haven December 26 an election court led by Judge Silas A Robinson and Wiliam L Bennett opened to probe alleged corrupt practices by Governor elect George L Lilley and associates. Complainant Fox claims payments to Waterbury loonkeepers and clubs to sway voters. Lilley and allies cite campaign spending totals and witness statements amid a historic first under the new act.
The Willamette valley baseball league in Oregon, organized by Salem, Eugene, Albany, Keizer, and Woodburn magnates, reports it has secured protection from the National committee and will enter the market with top amateur players. Ground arrangements are set, with Salem likely reopening Asylum avenue park for the season.
A local ad seeks fat cattle and boggs for immediate purchase. Contact Sandy Marset at 6th and Willamette, phone Hed 4891, for cash payments.
A light built man with a burlyish, sandy complexion visited Roseburg and possibly Eugene, knocking at doors and asking for a civil engineer. Two Roseburg homes were robbed in the same period, yielding about twenty dollars in cash and valuables. Police suspect he traveled north, described as dwarfish in appearance.
Cottage Grove men plan to push a proposal to form a new county with Cottage Grove as the seat. They seek Eug ene influence to amicably align Cottage Grove with Eugene business interests and would include parts of Lane and Douglas counties, with Bohemia as a probable name. Boundary aims cross the Middle Fork Willamette near Goshen, include Bohemia in Douglas and Lane areas, and assign Gardiner to the new county. Proponents foresee improved administration and road work, hoping to avoid county fights and gain support from Roseburg and Eugene residents.
Portland December 26 An unidentified man found dead in the city prison drunk cell. He had been smothered amid eleven others overcrowded in a cell built for four. Foul air and drunken condition hid the incident until daylight. The deceased was later identified as Robert Burns, a young steam fitter.
The Lane County Poultry association Cherry block exhibition ended this afternoon with a successful financial outcome. Secretary Keeney projected the show would break even. Readouts list winners across breeds including Black Langshans, Plymouth Rocks, White Leghorns, White Wyandottes and Leghorns with participants from Eugene, Cottage Grove, Harrisburg, Roseburg, Drain and other locales.
Lexington Kentucky December 26 The excitement is intense today at teams and Whitley where two pitched battles occurred yesterday between deputy United States marshals and miners connected with the strikers Ten men were killed in the two fights and five were burned to death in the hotel blaze Miner richard Kow a and officer Mullins were among the dead The hotel owner Berry Simpson alleged leader of the strikers is thought to be hiding in the mountains Gallant local names E J McClanahan G G Betts G Widmer and W Taylor are listed among minor participants.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease colds, ferارشishness, teething pain, and stomach troubles. It claims quick relief and offers a free trial copy from Allen Eastend, LaRoy, N. Y.
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