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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
3
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Special to Daily Guard from Cottage Grove dated January 4 reports the Wilmette flood reaching its highest level since 1835, flooding the business district and displacing two thirds of Main Street storefronts including First Nations Bank and Hotel Oregon. Lower areas forced residents to upper floors. rail lines washed out, injuries include a broken leg to Br. Morss. a hobo killed in a wreck at Alcа. fireman and engineer bodies under water.
Washington Jan 4 Speaker Cannon announced Rep Englebright of California to the mines and mining committee replacing Williamson of Oregon who was elected to the 59th congress but never served. Williamson was indicted and convicted in the land fraud case in Oregon and his appeal is pending in the appellate court. He was elected in 1904.
Washington January 4 The president acting through Secretary Hitchcock has ordered the commissioner of the general land office to notify all special agents receivers and local land offices that the February 5 1885 act for the speedy destruction of illegal enclosures and obstructions on public lands will be rigidly enforced after April 1 1907.
Kansas City January 4 Judge Phil Hips denies habeas corpus for Mrs Aggie Myers awaiting execution with Frank Hottman for their husband s murder. The sentence set for January 10. Governors and Supreme Court appeals loom as last avenues to stay the death penalty.
Observatore Romano cites Vatican note that Paris will publish texts of seized papal nunciature documents. Holy See disclaims responsibility for publication and urges injured parties to seek remedy. No inventory was made at seizure time.
The ad states scrofula affects few only, symptoms develop slowly, and Hood's Sarsaparilla or Sarsatabs in tablet form can purify blood and rid the condition, claiming multiple health benefits and a 10-dose course.
Attorney Charles A. Hardy of this city bought Gordon's Park from H. Gordon for 10,000 dollars. The 70 acre tract was formerly Bangs' property. Hardy plans to plant the cleared land to fruit and manage the estate on scientific lines for best yields.
Wm. J. Bryan will visit Eugene January 24 and address university students at Villard hall. The free public talk is expected to draw a large audience while Rhodes scholarship exams will be held January 17 and 18 with four UO and one Willamette applicant so far.
London reports Virginio Carones, once in Rome and later said to be in New York, fled Italy to escape priestly intrigues. His sudden Rome exit puzzled readers until a document he left behind explained rivals plotted his expulsion. He claimed Queen Marguerita asked him for special services and that he was a favored confessor to Rome’s notable women.
Martin C Hollis et al transfer 160 acres in section 13 township 17 range 9 west to Joseph Fellman for 750 dollars. A E and Carrie B Barbre convey 150.41 acres in section 27 township 19 range 3 west to L A Barbre for 10 dollars. Booth Kelly Lumber Co sells 342.20 acres in section 19 township 19 range 2 east to B F Guiley for 1 dollar. Idaho F Campbell transfers lots 9 and 10 in Campbell's subdivision to Augusta Hodes for 225 dollars. Theresa M Jackson sells 160 acres in section 18 township 15 range 1 west and 146.50 acres in section 22 township 16 range 2 west to John F Kelly for 982 dollars. Olive D and J A Leonard transfer lot 3 in block 13 Fairmount to Hans and Andrew Svarverud for 1200 dollars. Willard Belle McFarland sells 160 acres in section 18 township 16 range 0 west to M S Wallis for 1000 dollars. J and Corrie Henguinet sell 160 acres in section 3 township 17 range 0 west to O H Greene and Mattie E Martin for 50 dollars. Edward H and Ina Gomph sell lot 8 in block 20 Packard's addition to Eugene to Richard H Blewett for 1609 dollars. B A and Mary A Washburne sell lots 6 and 7 and 8? in Kelly's addition to Springfield to J J Bryan for 340 dollars. S A Huddleston sells lots 5 and 9 in block 3 James Huddleston's addition to Eugene to Anna M Deal for 625 dollars.
List of land transfers including portions of Kellys ad, Coles plat, and Shelton ad for Springfield and Marcola plus adjacent townships. Entries show grants, buyers, and prices such as 3350 450 125 and 1550 with sections, townships, ranges. Also notes Proof of Labor on the Low mining claim and notarial commission of Fingal S. Hinds.
The Lane county commissioners fixed the 1907 tax levy at 14 mills. The 14 mill levy will raise $216,958 on an assessed valuation of $15,497,000, funds divided as detailed in the vote.
The First Baptist church of Eugene held its annual business meeting and supper with large attendance. Officers elected for the coming year included Treasurer W P Boynton Clerk W S Moon and Sunday school superintendent Frank Needham who was presented with a picture of appreciation. Reports showed prosperity with over 2000 spent aside from church improvements and Pastor O C Wright received a $100 salary increase amid a net gain of 30 members.
August Sherpe of Fort Madison Iowa praises Dr King's New Life Pills for their agreeable action and cleansing effect. The ad guarantees relief from biliousness and constipation and directs readers to W L DeLane's drug store for purchase.
Flooded Willamette and McKenzie rivers pour miles of water over farms and roads from Eugene to Coburg. Rain and snow cause record 3.40 inches in 24 hours as Sp ringfield and surrounding districts report submerged bottoms and washed out rail lines. Trains halted after Alco wreck. six to eight feet of water on roads and sloughs disrupt daily life and shelter residents.
Flood reports say two bridges on South Wil lamette street were floated and are out of commission. The river sits about three feet lower than during the 1590 flood when it rose over 23 feet. Guard carriers could not patrol southern city areas last night as hop poles, fences and small farm outbuildings were washed away but damage seen as light. Coburg advices indicate Booth-Kelly Lumber Company lost few logs. No further damage reported.
A New York World dispatch quoted by the Chronicle claims the powder trust, sheltered by tariffs and earning vast profits, aims to dictate ammunition for all state military forces. It notes Bird W. Spencer seeks re election as National Rifle Association president, opposed by James A. Crain of Olympia, with the election set at the Tsar Regiment armory.
The Cottage Grove local train arrived this afternoon after a 22 hour journey from Woodburn through Natron and Albany. It went over the washed out bridge and brought Eugene passengers who endured the long trip down the line.
Special to the Daily Guard reports Train No 14 wrecked at Alea eleven miles north of Drain last night at 7 p.m. Engine Wetchlein killed, Fireman Long badly hurt, several passengers injured. Both engines total wreck and baggage car in ditch. An unknown hitchhiker sustained multiple injuries and died later. Traffic delayed about 24 hours. Cause: track slid beneath the train.
Reverend Carlisle P. B. Martin of Weverly Texas praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup for relief of morning phlegm and throat or lung trouble. He says a small amount dissolves phlegm quickly, is pleasant to take, and recommends it to others needing a remedy. Announcement credited to Linn Drug.
Jefferson City Jan 3 Governor Folk in his annual message urged reform across insurance corporate practices including banning discrimination and rebating and requiring non-residents to keep 70 percent of premiums in state He called for a crime for lobbying compensation for lawmakers and rail fare cuts for state passengers He backed a state primary for all elective offices including US senators and proposed a people elected senate via constitutional amendment He urged bans on bucket shops stricter child labor laws anti-trust penalties and higher penalties for railroad rebates He proposed annual balance sheets for corporations a 1 15 percent capital stock privilege tax and state regulation of public service rates with a rate inquiry commission He warned against cross holdings by trusts and urged anti bribery law amendments to compel witness testimony without prosecutions.
Pittsburg January 3 Geo J Gould head of the Gould railroad system comments on Stuyvesant Fish claim of an industrial circle. He says business conditions in the country look very encouraging and the railroads’ huge 1966 volume will likely be equalled or surpassed this year. He sees no imminent industrial crisis and calls the recent market decline a temporary reaction.
Horton Kansas resident C H Horton reports Bal lard's Horehound Syrup cures colds quickly after years of use. The advertisement claims it treats coughs bronchitis influenza and pulmonary diseases and notes Linn Drug Co sells it.
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