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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1907

Page

3

Subscriptions Offer for The Daily and Weekly Guard

Eugene Oregon post office second class matter. Agents listed for subscription receipts in Cottage Creswell Coburg. New rates two dollars per year, one year prepaid at $1.50 special premium offer includes free options of Twice a Week St Louis Republic or Oregon Agriculturist for one year. Premiums include magazines for all subscribers, old or new, by sending addresses to the office. Guard as weekly Oregon Journal firm enlarges and printing cost up. Bard Printing Co Eugene Oregon.

Eugene, Oregon W. C. Conner Creswell J. L. Clark Coburg Drury Rinting Co St. Louis Republicc Oregon Agriculturalist The Republic America Oregon Agriculturist West Guard Oregon

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Debate over Associated Press status and press ethics

The Albany Democrat comments on Hodson's bill to define the Associated Press as a common carrier and argues the AP is a mutual news organization serving editors, not a carrier for profit. It urges caution against legis lation that would alter its nature while criticizing sensational crime coverage as a public demand driven behavior. It also notes reactions to the Thaw murder coverage and the role of newspapers in shaping morals. Additionally, Portland declares a tuberculosis disease control campaign for cattle, with infected cows to be destroyed and milk inspections to be intensified statewide.

Senate Hodson Aasc

Justice for Bohemia and Lane County Boundary Change

The Guard argues Bohemia mines should be annexed to Lane County to improve access via Cottage Grove routes and a railroad. Douglas County has built no roads or facilities for the mines, making Lane County better suited to service official business. The dispute centers on inhabitants' rights and regional interests over territorial realignment.

Bohemia Hosin Lane County Cottage Grove Eugene Rosellis Douglas County

Trade of the Calendar Foot Bills Provokes Open Debate

In a sharp challenge to Oregonian leadership, critics denounce the calendar as laden with unnecessary foot bills and mock-legislature waste. The remarks frame a broader call for common justice and right over costly, trivial expenditures.

Oregonian

Health board targets dairy herd tuberculosis eradication drive

State health officials plan nationwide reporting on dairy herds to detect and slaughter tubercular cattle. Dr J W Harris of Lane County leads efforts, having condemned several cows in recent months, pledging to eradicate the disease as far as law allows. Supporters urge broader adoption among local health officers amid looming political campaigning.

Tle Board of Health J. W. Harris Lane County Har State Board of Health Dr. Harris

Eugene Directory 1907 Highlights Education and Industry

R L Polk & Co releases a Eugene and Lane county directory for 1907. It notes the state university and schools making Eugene an education center, cites lumbering as leading industry, and surveys Lane County’s 7000 square miles with fertile valleys and forests. Population is estimated around 7500, up about 1000 in two years.

the State University Eugene Oregon Lanes County Ers

Railroad Commission Election Controls in Primaries

The corporate interests backed by railroads are set to win nominations in party primaries, forcing people to support their candidates in the regular election or abstain. The situation is likely to be reinforced by many factors aligning with these interests.

Ti Railroad Jonathan Bourne

Editor Hofer Blasts Oregon School System Roast

Cornel E. Hofer of the Salem Journal rails at Oregon schools linking eighth grade certificates and normal schools to a collapsed system. He cites Linn county eighth graders rejected, criticizes the two-tier teacher certs, and warns against textbook commission moves favoring the American Book Company. He also notes brewery statistics amid rising production and questions future trends.

Cornel E. Hofer The Salem Journal Oregon Linn County Senate

Southern senators smile over federal office move in Ohio

Southern senators wear smiles after news that the president will appoint a Negro to a high federal post in Ohio. Foraker and Dick- well, that remains a separate question shaping southern reaction and political tension.

Ohio Foraker

Delays in election of senators cited over price hikes

The passage notes delays in selecting senators have been caused by those seeking to raise prices, but asserts that New Jersey and Rhode Island legislators are above suspicion.

New Jersey Rhode Island

Hanna chair at Western Reserve University devoted to politics

The Hanna chair at Western Reserve University in Ohio focuses on practical politics education. It challenges the idea that political study is financially out of reach for colleges and supports broader access to expert instruction.

Hanna Western Reserve University of Ohio

Teddy's declares Quakers make best fighters

The quote praises Quakers as the hardest to beat, arguing they only fight when necessary and aim to win, then asks a follow up about who fights to….

Hilda Smith Breaks Ground as Colorado Jury Woman

Hilda Smith becomes Colorado’s first woman on a jury as the jury she sat with returns a prompt verdict in a divorce case in favor of the man.

Hilda Smith Colorado

Gothamites Reflect on Thaw Trial and Grim Discovery

Gotham residents debate the Thaw trial while condemning the gruesome discovery tied to the case. Public sentiment splits between celebratory gloating over findings and horror at the testimony and evidence.

Thaw Labeled Investor Case Cites Hot Evidence

Nevada mining investors face no grounds for a kick as Mrs. Thaw is rightly labeled. Her evidence is presented as hot stuff even in cold type, reflecting a dramatic dispute over the Skiddoo mines.

Nevada Skiddoo

Messenger Charles Hero of Hold Up Remembered After Train Wreck

Express messenger Charles F. Charles died in the Overland train No. 12 wreck near Dunnigan California on Sunday morning. He earlier earned fame in a Wells Fargo battle with highwaymen near Eugene about five years ago for fending off the robbers and saving the treasure chest.

Charles F. Charles Dunnigan Cal Eugene Wells-Fargo Express

Catholics Clear Over Eleven Hundred At Fair Profit

The Catholic ladies fair closed with receipts over 1100 dollars, about 1000 of which is clear profit for the building fund. Prizes were announced including a red doll won by Eve, a doll bride by Cecelia Aya, and other prizes such as a steel range, a cow, a racing chair, and various fabric items. Also notes high water damage along the Mohawk but the Mohawk logs are scattered across fields and roads, with cleanup needed. James McGee reports Mohawk-area damage from high water and logs washed onto land.

Father O'Farrell Eocene B.S. Hyland Eve Cecelia Aya Helen Bristow F. J. Nerger Joe Cervonty Max Hawthe Harry Shea Albany J. M. Flah James McGee

Bridges Repaired by County Court Orders New Approaches

The county commissioners hired L N Roney to repair the north approach of the Tugene wagon bridge and to fix the Hayden bridge on the McKenzie later this summer. A breakwater owned by Wm. Neil near Springfield was largely washed away, totaling about 1000 in losses. Peter Travelson, a young man from the upper Willamette, is believed drowned in Lost Creek while crossing with a team. his body may never be found.

County Commissioners’ Court L. N. Roney Tugene Coburg Springfield Roney Hayden McKenzie Wm. Neil Willamette Peter Travelson Lost Creek

Oil King Makes Record Gift to Education

New York February seven. John D Rockefeller through his son announces a gift of thirty two million dollars in income bearing securities to the general education board. This brings his total contributions to forty three million dollars for general education purposes nationwide. The board met for a special session to consider the record gift.

New York John D. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, Sr General Education Board Itas Rockefeller

Damage and daily life amid flood up the Willamette

Special correspondence from Leaburg reports the Willamette River rising to levels seen in 1902 after heavy rains. Log losses include 250000 feet swept from W L Price. three acres of bottom land lost to Elliott Potter. Ground remains flooded at Morris field while George A Meyer improves at Eugene hospital and is expected home in three weeks. Local notes mention Altie Post’s wagon incident, Fay Brownson fencing two miles for Joe Gillespie, and Bill Goddard's enlistment in the U S Army.

Leaburg James Meyer Eugene Geo. A George W. L. Price Elliott Potter Morris Altie Post Fay Brownson Joe Gillespie O'Brien Bovn Reams Roseburg

Wisconsin warrior on Japan declares war talk poppycock

Fon du Lac Feb 6 General Edward S Bragg known as Ironsides in the Civil War and former consul at Hong Kong today dismissed talk of war with Japan as poppycock. He blamed Japanese arrogance on their Russia victory and claimed a break with America was possible but unlikely. He blamed Japan for boycotts in China and noted a California school question should be settled by Californians. He commented that one Chinaman was worth two Japs in character.

Fon du Lac Wis Edward 8. Bragg Ironsides Hong Kong Japan Russia America China California General Bragg

Birth of Daughter for Calloway Family in Spencer Creek

On Spencer creek February 6 1907 a daughter was born to John Calloway and his wife.

Spencer Creek John Calloway

CANNOT STAND THE MONSTER ENGINES

In Grants Pass Oregon on February 7 experienced railroad men say wrecks on the Southern Pacific are due to overturned rails from pine ties and light ballast. Heavy locomotives strain the weak tracks, rails are turned and trains ditch themselves. Section workers are scarce as wages drop to 1.35 dollars a day, leaving gangs understaffed when track conditions worsen.

Oregon Grants Pass Southern Pacific Cow Creek Canyon

Two $500 School Bands Redeemed by City Clerk

Two $500 school bands of the issue of May 9, 1904, were redeemed by Clerk Reisner today. The bands were held by M. O. Warren and Roy R. Knox, of the city.

Reisner M. O. Warren Roy R. Knox

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