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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
8
Letters from Allie Hallock of Antwerp and others describe Peruna curing long standing catarrh and stomach distress. Testimonials cite rapid relief, regained appetite, and renewed energy after days of dosing. Some readers mention Peruna tablets as an alternative form.
Seattle Feb 18 T H Bennett of Cal shot and killed Minnie Colville and then shot himself He lies dying at hospital Colville former wife of T P Colville and mother of Neva Esther Colville was witness to the tragedy Bennett planned to take his six year old son Joseph to Eureka to see him in his grandmother s care The tragedy leaves unanswered questions about Colville and the whereabouts of his family Officials report no solid lead on Colville in San Francisco Los Angeles or Seattle
Washington state news reports the Far Anti-Saloon League facing strong opposition as lawmakers reject all amendments. The final tally is 22 to 20 after a Spokane legislator shifts positions, ruling out local option provisions and signaling the bill's defeat.
A score of amendments were offered by allies of the measure. On three fourths the vote was 21 to 21, defeating them, while only changes from supporters of the bill occurred, with some opposing the author’s proposed alteration.
In Salem on February 18 both houses passed a bill creating a new circuit judge for the Second district to serve Coos and Curry counties. The appointment of former Senator J. S. Coke is regarded as certain.
Nashville so far in Carmack case the state shows after the shooting of Senator Carmack Colonel Duncan Cooper Rob in Cooper and John D Sharp phoned his daughter It is all over Robin has killed Carmack The testimony aims to prove premeditation Mary Skiffington state Librarian testified about Sharp conversation on the street Theresa Wickenhon and others described remarks and fear in the office prior to the shooting
Salem Oregon February 15 hop contracts far in excess of last year indicate a strong revival of the hop industry. Advices from every hop center in Oregon show prices around 16 cents and thousands of pounds contracted by dealers. Oregon City reports a condition even more favorable to growers than previously found.
Senator Kittredge’s report on the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel holds the merger an unlawful restraint of trade. It states President Roosevelt lacked legal authority to sanction the deal and urges action under the Sherman Act. The report goes to a late meeting for possible DOJ action.
The Eugene United States Army recruiting station will be discontinued March 1 due to a surplus of soldiers. Lt. M. Kelso said Uncle Sam already has more manpower than needed. only the coast artillery faces a small shortage. High pay and benefits have attracted many, with privates at $15 monthly and first sergeants $46 to $50, plus food lodging and clothing.
New York February 20 announcement that United States Steel Corporation will cut steel prices caused a broad market dip. Steel common fell to 47 5 8 from 48 4 8, and preferred declined a point. Later steel traded around 44 1 2, down 2 3 8 from last night, with Colorado Fuel and Iron dropping 6 points and other active stocks also sliding.
Washington Feb 18 The select committee on pulp and paper investigation recommends lowering news print duty from 6.00 to 2.00 per ton, placing ground wood on the free list, and taxing mechanically ground wood pulp at 1 1 2 cents per pound. It warns newsprint relies on cheap spruce wood and cites 1907 US wood consumption. The report urges forest conservation and fire departments, with states exempting young trees from taxation. J C Stratford buys 50 acres at Creswell plus option on 835 acres, plans a large apple orchard. nearby Douglas farm of 140 acres sold to Mr Mason for fruit planting.
A lengthy list of Lane County property transfers from Murphy to Barcus, Day to Eggen, Hardy to Smith, and many others. Transactions cover lots and blocks in Eugene, Cottage Grove, Coburg, Fairmount, and Springfield, with prices ranging from 10 to 11,000 dollars, plus several U. S. Patent and D. L. C. conveyances and fee simple deeds in 160 acre and 80 acre tracts. Names include McFarland, Hendricks, Calkins, Rodman, Rodman, Meador, and numerous spouses and heirs in clusters across sections 10 to 32 and townships 16 to 22 west.
The Oregon Senate advanced multiple measures including a salary rise for Lane County school superintendent from 1200 to 1500 and clerical pay from 300 to 500, while Bean's state insurance department bill set at 3000 yearly. Other actions approved include an Oregon City Locks funding plan, higher labor commissioner pay, a 200000 allocation for a branch insane asylum near Baker City, and a fishing regulation bill for the Columbia River. The session reported net budget savings of about 101 thousand with 103 thousand killed and a 2000 addition to the Boys and Girls Aid Society wing project.
Washington reports revived disputes as the house appropriations committee unveiled the sundry civil appropriation bill totaling 137,022,007 dollars. It includes secret service limits, a Hepburn rate law enforcement grant raised to 225,000 dollars, and a Panama canal project allocation of 33,638,000 dollars with 18,618,646 for public buildings. The interior plan seeks 1,000,000 dollars to protect public lands and verify land entries.
New York report says a Havana house bill would bar foreigners from owning property in Cuba. The measure targets Americans and citizens of England Spain Germany and France. It would block ongoing transfers and takes effect on publication in the Gazette.
Topeka February 26 Governor Stubbs announced he would sign the absolute prohibition bill within a minute of its receipt and that the bill would become effective in the latter part of May allowing druggists to dispose of excess liquor stocks before enforcement begins.
Tomeka Kansas February 20 The state house passed a highly stringent liquor law prohibiting the issuance of permits to sell liquor for medical purposes. The measure aims to curb doctor issued liquor, reflecting a sweeping reform in alcohol regulations.
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