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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
1
Eugene's Leading Store announces carloads of spring merchandise arriving daily. The assortment this year surpasses all past records. Thanks to great purchasing, customers save from 10 to 25 percent on almost every purchase through underpriced buys.
Display of spring silks featuring varieties in plain and fancy patterns. Samples include invisible and mixed plaids and stylish waistwear fabrics. Visit to select spring waist fabrics and see popular mater quality and wearing qualities.
A fine assortment of dress trimmings including applique Filling Net Maltese Lace and Allover Lace. Suitable for waists and other spring dress trims. Readily available for shoppers seeking stylish accents for new outfits.
A local shop offers a wide range of embroidery goods including edgings beadings insertions and other pieces. Also features dainty patterns suitable for torse t covers and advertises the lowest prices in town.
Salem February 20 guards report that the compulsory transportation bill passed the senate by 9 to 0 after the governor’s veto, finishing the anti pass fight. House approved 49 to 6 yesterday. The Columbia bill cleared the senate 25 to 2. Normal school disputes continue with appropriations and suspensions of rules delaying resolution amid partisan divides among schools.
The legislature rejected Drain Normal School funding while passing a scaled irrigation bill for the east of the Cascades. Multnomah County auditors’ salaries were raised, governors vetoes overridden, and a fee-system debate highlighted official pay and duties. US Senator Allison attacked Chief Forester Pinchot as salary rise passed.
Washington Feb 20 The senate voted to reject expulsion of Reed Smoot of Utah. A Mormon apostle and his supporters retained Smoot despite opposition from critics. Senator Hansborough closed the debate with a vigorous speech opposing Smoot.
In New York on February 20 Evelyn Thaw faced intense cross examination by District Attorney Jerome. She described addresses after returning from Europe in 1904 and her attire while posing for artists. Jerome pressed about letters and the White correspondence, while Thaw remained composed and evasive where needed. The session highlighted tensions between Thaw and Jerome as the trial delved into personal histories and alleged family motives.
Russell Welch, local manager for Willamette Valley Company, told a Guard reporter the firm will begin building the street railway in this city by the first of March with about one hundred workers. The force will grow as work continues and A Welch, general manager, is expected to arrive soon to finalize plans. Construction will start on East Eleventh Street while Willamette Street awaits pavement decision. If pavement is not laid this year, tracks will follow the existing street layout.
Delphin M. Delmas, famed San Francisco defense attorney, built a storied career defending figures tied to unwritten law. The sixty three year old French native, educated at Santa Clara College, also led notable defenses for Truxton Beale, Arnold, and others, earning large retainers including for the Spreckels suit.
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