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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
8
An editorial promoting Peruna as a regular household medicine asserts ethical selling to the public, pledging full disclosure of ingredients, testimonials, and photographs. It vows ongoing advertising to consumers, honors medical ethics while selling widely, and claims Peruna cures catarrh with vast belief and future expansion.
Washington on January 30 Senate Finance Committee chairman Aldrich reported his emergency national bank circulation bill. Republican members backed the Aldrich document while Democrats supported the Bailey substitute. Aldrich plans to call the bill up February 10.
Washington January 30 The house passed the urgency deficiency bill without material amendment. S. P. Shortridge of London county was in the capital en route home from Salem. He underwent an eye operation in the Capital City for long standing eye affliction and hopes to regain his sight.
G N Kerr, a veteran miner, displayed free gold samples at New Era drug store. The quartz looks worth at least 20 000 dollars per ton. He has not revealed mining location but seeks a backer for a thorough investigation. Also notes Seventh Day Adventists church dedication at Wall street Oregon.
Alexander Seavey 83 9 29 died at his daughter’s Eugene home. A Lane county pioneer, he amassed 1100 acres, built Seavey hop yards famed in the upper valley, and started as a seaman before settling in Oregon. He leaves children Wm C Thomas E J W J H J A and daughters Anna Clara Sophronia. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. at J W Seavey residence with interment in Masonic cemetery.
The charity ball held in the armory last night drew a large attendance, with splendid music and a polished floor. The crawd march led by Judge and Mrs. J. C. Potter opened the event, followed by a two step and a full program lasting until midnight. Elaborate costumes and tasteful decorations enhanced the pretty spectacle, with light punch served in a distant pavilion corner.
A daughter was born in Eugene on January 30 1998 to Lee Log and his wife. The brief announces the new arrival and names the parents and birthplace.
John Brookmyer, owner of a saw mill at Spores station on the Wendling branch of the Southern Pacific, must appear before Justice of the Peace Bryson to answer selling tobacco to a minor Archie Hill, 15, son of Charles Hill. The boy bought cigars at Brookmyer’s store charged to his father’s account and Brookmyer is due on today’s train. Juvenile officers plan further arrests to enforce the law.
New York January 30 District Attorney Jerome argued against insanity in the White murder trial. He contended Thaw may have had irrational outbreaks in his 86 years but urged the jury find the defendant guilty of a lesser degree of criminal responsibility if full murder in the first degree cannot be proven.
The prosecutor trades passion for a measured legal briefing as he reiterates the insanity standard. He insists White’s motive for revenge remains, while acknowledging possible weaknesses in the defendant. Justice Dowling plans to charge the jury tomorrow. A shoemaker, Chris Lelehti, fled after a liquor sale fine and an outstanding warrant looms.
Portland report states Prosecutor Heney completed cross examination of Hall today. Hall denies dishonorable acts while U S district attorney and defends his restraint of power. A typewritten conversation allegedly involving Hall, Heney and Burns from 1894 is presented to challenge Hall’s statements. Case likely to go to trial.
New York February 1. The jury found Harry K Thaw not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder. He was ordered confined to Mattewan asylum for the criminally insane until cleared by the state lunacy commission. Thaw’s wife and his attorney accompanied him as crowds cheered outside the Tombs. Theodore Roosevelt Pell was fined for contempt after applauding the verdict.
A gas explosion in the basement of a rooming house near Kansas City’s business center started a blaze that trapped five sleeping on the third floor. Twenty-two residents were in the building. five perished and five were injured while Mrs Jennie Bert of Harrisonville Missouri died while trying to rouse others.
A compilation of land transfers in Lane County listing buyers, sellers, and parcel details including acreage, section township ranges, and deed values. Notable entries include Fred Fisk sheriff to 8. P. Ness for 40 acres, John S. Bruce to George Rein for two lots in Stewart's addition, and multiple United States patent and Yaquina Bay Company transactions across Secs 18 32 12 and surrounding townships.
A dense list of land transfers and patents across counties, including W. D. and patent deeds, with buyers and sellers such as Walter Millican, J A Putman, Levi Berkshore, Mary A. Tracer, Joseph R. Wall, Eric Johnson, Mae W. Thompson, Justus B. Willoughby, Field Bloomfield Co., Eugene, and Coburg. Entries cite Secs, Tps, RWs, acreages from 0.25 to 480 acres, and dollar amounts ranging from $0 to $3000, plus sheriff and public notices for various lots and tracts.
In New York on February 1 Mrs. William Thaw, mother of the prisoner, expressed relief saying she is perfectly satisfied and that her son is saved. Separately Miss Margaret Stuart traveled to Portland to spend Sunday with friends.
Tokio reports Baron Chinda says Chill and Argentina offer favorable fields for Japanese emigration and a legation will promote relations. He adds emigration would be permitted to any welcoming country. Terauchi cites defense needs even in peaceful Europe, keeping a large military force for eventualities.
United States Attorney Hillam EK Booth filed in Salt Lake City a circuit court equity case with US as complainant against Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and others. The suit alleges conspiracies and unlawful combinations among railroad lines and financial interests since 1901 to monopolize trade, seeking perpetual injunctions to halt the alleged scheme.
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