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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
7
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a ship and training context with disrupted words and names missing, offering no complete events or identifiable entities.
The readable portions show a garbled line of text with stray letters and partial phrases. Readers glimpse a discussion of methods and timing, but the core facts remain unreadable. No clear names, places, dates, or actions emerge.
A Umatilla County sheriff reports a public money case connected to a money on motion for a new trial. Bail set at 7500 dollars. Trial scheduled for February 3. The accused faced 21200 dollars in public funds, with proceedings advancing this week.
The letter of reprimand sent to Commander Young of the gunboat Bennington by Secretary Hovey appears in today’s issue. It questions strict observance of regulations and notes the officer’s otherwise brilliant record and the respect shown by younger service members.
Portland street committee granted a franchise to Willamette Valley Traction Co enabling entry of the electric railway now under construction between Portland and Salem. The action was approved at a city council meeting held last night.
February report from Washington notes Senator Hey Idaho, who suffered a fall, remains critically ill. Doctors evaluate complications. advisors say his condition may not be improved soon and caution against aggressive treatment at this time.
Fragmentary report notes a February session discussing open Sevre Beach land exchanges and a San Francisco mountain date, with references to Hepburn rate and a continued hearing in the house. Mentions the Department of Justice and district attorney in Seat. Also references the wreck of the Val.
The report notes that on February 3 the President chose Frederick to succeed the Major General upon his retirement on February 4, marking a high level leadership change within the general staff.
Chicago February 3 The Cook County grand jury returned 25 indictments against Linn former clerk of the superior court now circuit court clerk on embezzlement forgery and concealing public records Court records say hundreds of thousands of county funds were misappropriated with intent to defraud The trial is expected to expose a wide grafting system in the city with many ramifications
Fire at the Astoria Theatre early this morning destroyed Pisner's Opera House and damaged Roscien Opera Company scenery and wardrobe. The blaze caused a ceiling collapse, killed four firemen and injured several others. Defective wiring cited as the cause. crews battled the flames through the night.
A mixed batch of terse items from around the world cites Admiral Togo’s planned April visit to the United States with cruisers, fresh shipwreck and casualty notes, political moves in Germany over Algeciras, and various regional incidents. Reports include executions in Warsaw, antisemitic violence in Wassiko, fires in Panaua and Sacramento, and labor talks in Indianapolis with a dissolution of the miners operators conference.
Attorney Francis J. Heney pledges to prosecute Hinger Hermann on charges in Portland and Washington and to pursue pending land fraud cases. Four Oregon witnesses vanish from Portland leaving only a few likely to testify. McKinley reportedly departed for the orient with an Eastern millionaire’s son to promote a Shanghai street railway venture.
Harvey K. Brown, four years sheriff of Baker County and noted for prosecuting gambling cases in Eastern Oregon, declares his candidacy for governor on the Republican ticket from Baker City on February 3.
Washington says a Democratic caucus met to consider the party action in line with the Sao Domingo treaty. The meeting was convened to discuss the party stance and potential measures arising from the treaty.
A blaze aboard the transport Meade at the government dock in San Francisco on February 1 killed Third Officer George Wallace Fireman Hennessey and Captain Charles Dakin. The ship carried ammunition and a large military treasure. flames blocked access while crew and firemen attempted rescue. Hennessy drowned after falling into the bay. the other two died from smoke inhalation. The Meade, en route to Manila with a thousand troops, saw eighty thousand dollars in gold salvaged by soldiers.
New York reports Rev Gillies filed the Mizner Yerkes marriage certificate and Mrs Yerkes acknowledged her new name. The aging bride spoke from a Fifth avenue balcony amid reporters, insisting she is married. Mizner arrived at the mansion by electric cab with his valet and belongings, saying moving in is “my home now.”
Spokane's Dr and Mrs H D Kimball donate 30000 to Willamette University Salem to fund a 9000 square foot theology college building. Gift affirmed at trustees meeting in the Commercial Building. Dr Kimball serves as pastor of Vincent Methodist Church in Spokane.
A lively account recalls Reginald Foster the famed reporter known for always finding a beat. He covered the Windsor hotel fire and Hoboken blaze, helping save lives, then sent a vivid field report. During McKinley’s assassination, Foster supposedly penned the first descriptive bulletin from Buffalo.
An old Engineering Magazine account describes boiler failure near a brace break on a large Great Lakes steamer. A loud bang, rapid pressure drop, and swift action by the engineer prevented disaster as three braces failed in sequence. Passengers and mails were transferred, and the vessel resumed service.
In Eperjes a valley town of under 12 000, residents speak six languages and several dialects. A Slovak servant, a Hungarian coachman, a German cook, and a Polish chambermaid live in typical households. Each social grade clings to its own tongue for generations.
A visiting bishop argues with a U S senator in Washington about church attendance. When asked his personal reason the senator says he finds many hypocrites there and the bishop retorts there is always room for one more.
A fair girl rejects a literary youth, who bitterly notes that rejection does not imply lack of merit but due to circumstances, an old story, in this Washington Star excerpt.
Bertha brushes off her uncle Archibald in a light exchange from Brooklyn Life with playful barbs about age and speech. The item captures a short comic vignette featuring a pair of recognizable characters in a domestic vignette.
A compact quotation notes that without learning first one cannot have anything worthwhile to give. It emphasizes preparation and personal growth as the precursor to meaningful generosity.
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