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14 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment hints at a May meeting or event. Details are missing, but the text suggests a discussion or gathering connected to hay or storage. No clear entities or dates are extractable from the fragment.
The steamship Sybil Marston carrying timber from Gray's Harbor to Redondo ran aground four miles north of Surf in heavy surf. Crew of 22 attempted to abandon ship. at least two drowned, four or five saved. Vessel likely a total loss with salvage of cargo possible. Watch officer mistook rail depot lights for Point Arguello lighthouse.
Weather forecast notes more snow for Oregon tonight and Thursday with colder conditions in the southwest and east. Washington expects light snow and cold spells tonight and Thursday with northeast winds. Idaho shows snow flurries in the north and rain or snow in the south with continued cold in the north and warmer conditions in the south tonight followed by colder Thursday.
Olympia Jan 13 a quo warranto suit seeks to oust lieutenant governor designate M B E Hay filed by retiring Lt Gov Charles E Coon in the state supreme court alleging Hay paid for his primary campaign advertisements in violation of the primary law and the case likely to be argued Friday
Bluefield January 13 rescue teams labored through the night at the Lick coal mine after a disaster left twenty six workers dead and others trapped. Authorities said crews worked to reach survivors and recover bodies as dawn approached.
Rescue teams pulled 26 more bodies from the Branch coal mine as the death toll remains within 85 to 100. Authorities say no new estimate has been issued and the range is unchanged despite the latest recoveries.
Flushing Jan 13 Thornton Hains is verging on a nervous breakdown as his trial nears its end. Counsel and spectators note sleepless nights and spell of sickness in court. John F McIntyre continues the defense argument today.
Boston January 13 Harvard Corporation elected Professor Abbott Lawrence Lowell to succeed President Eliot. The decision names Lowell as president elect and marks the transition at the university with Eliot stepping down after long service.
In Chicago January data shows prices 138 May at 1.06 July 97 1-4 September 94. A North Bend man sent a million shingles to California aboard a steamer. The Salem Statesman notes Albany reports the lowest death rate at 4.4. Most residents in that area feel unready to die anyway.
Salem Oregon January 13 The house and senate adopted a joint resolution protesting any revision of the tariff reducing the duty on lumber. The measure passed decisively with both parties voting, and the resolution was telegraphed to Oregon's Washington delegation. Additional actions included a dairy instructor bill and various measures tied to abstracts, trade barriers, earthquake relief in Italy, contingent attorneys fees, and timber land assessments. The chambers set last session vetoed bills for special consideration next Monday.
Salem letter from J W Hobbs refutes Medford Tribune report cited by Eugene papers claiming he said local option failed to improve Eugene. He states conditions improved regardless, denies claims of liquor books, booze parties, and widespread drunkenness. He notes a bitter Medford city election campaign and urges immediate publication of the denial.
A mild earthquake morning shock was reported across Lombardy Veneto and Tuscany with no damage. Shocks in Morence near Florence and Milan caused alarm but not harm. Venice also reported two shocks as residents fled to squares.
Salem reports dealers are contracting hops at 9 cents for next year while the prior peak near 86-8 cents remains the top price. Many dealers plan to plow up vines if the market doesn’t strengthen, signaling anticipated shakeouts in the spring.
Olympia January 13 The house met briefly and adopted resolutions honoring W J Reed John Earl and D M Thompson A new rule limits bill introductions to February 24 unless two thirds approve Governor Mead delivered his message and urged strengthening the direct primary law saying machines lost power and the people now choose representatives He called for penalties for declarations filed in bad faith and argued parties must remain intact to guide policy and maintain cohesive political ties
Night brought four inches of new snow with a 30 degree low and a rising chill to 20 by early morning. Streetcar service halted for the second straight night, disrupting University and east-end residents while tracks are cleared. Farmers report stock suffering despite feeding, risking losses if cold persists.
Boise January 13 A strict party line vote re elected Weldon B Heyburn United States senator from Idaho. Democrats united behind James L McClear in the joint assembly tally Heyburn 57 McClear 19.
Prophet Hicks fixes January 25 as thaw date with claims of a predicted quake by the Moon rules. Some believe Hicks will be proven correct as the thaw may begin by Thursday, per the Democrat.
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