Premium offers for Eugene daily paper subscriptions in 1908
The text describes subscription pricing and premium incentives for The Guard and related papers in Eugene Oregon. It notes price changes due to higher paper costs and lists premium options including agricultural periodicals or the American Farmer, plus clubbed bundles with the Weekly Oregonian and the Journal. It also outlines a $2.00 advance rate and special premiums such as spoons, kitchen set, or a mantel clock for subscribers.
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St. Louis Republic
American Farmer
Oregon Journal
Ore
Guard
Journal
Oregonian
Rogers Make
American Cutlery Co. Wake
Address Guard Printing Co
Eugene
Oregon
Hobson Pushes Pacific Bases and Navy Expansion
Hobson, a former Spanish War hero and Alabama congressman, joins the House Naval Committee pledge to build a larger navy with Pacific bases. He says Japan in Hawaii is a menace and predicts a strong Formosa base near Manila. He links Boxer troubles to Japan and warns whites face retaliation. a Pacific fleet serves as a bulwark for world peace against the yellow peril.
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Hobson
Congress
Alabama
House Naval Committee
Pacific
Pacific States
Philippine
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Formosa
Manila
China
India
America
Washington
BPR
Navy Power as Defense at Sea and Future Needs
The speaker argues for steadily increasing naval power year after year, noting higher spending for the army than the navy, and stresses that defences must protect sea positions since land invasion is unlikely. A strong sea force is essential for defense and potential campaigns if needed.
General Conditions Amid Economic Upturn Reported
Eastern Oregonian notes days filled with items contradicting hard times. United States Steel distributes 3 million dollars in Christmas presents to top staff. Cleveland reports 250 paint salesmen to return to travel after a layoff. American Ship Building restarts 5000 workers with 5000 more to come by year end. St Louis resumes work for over 23000 in layoffs. Factory activity expected to rebound by January end, easing the building trades.
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Cleveland
American Shipbuilding Company
Creat Lakes
St. Louis
Party lines wiped out in state and nation
The Oregonian defends political independence noting no clear party unity in Oregon as Republicans fragment into camps around leaders like Fulton and Geer while Democrats rely on a nonpartisan governor. Voters abandon party labels, seeking change amid corruption exposure and machine rule, with a national race shaping as a personal contest among Bryan Taft and Roosevelt factions.
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Oregonian
Oregon
Portland Daily
Schuebel
Congress
Fulton
Bourne
Geer
Cake
Democratic Party
George Chamberlain
West
State University
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Sonal
Washington as Father of a New Navy and Its Rise
The article recounts Washington urging active external commerce with a naval force in 1796 and defending a neutral flag. It notes the creation of the navy in 1798, the marine corps, and the country’s naval revival. It compares early naval organization with the modern department and records the U S Navy as second in the world in fighting strength, ahead of Japan. It concludes that only Britain surpasses U S sea power among navies.
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Navy
Adams
Marine Corps
Jefferson
Navy Department
Department
Republic
North Atlantic
North Pacific Ocean
United States Navy
British Admiralty
Washington
Corrupt and Unfair Court Decisions Across Oregon and Medford
A Medford Mail editor’s conviction for libel sparks outrage over biased rulings and grand jury removal. The piece cites Judge Hanna’s controversial history and links court corruption to political meddling, noting Oregon Supreme Court decisions and other high court rulings seen as puerile or unjust.
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Putnam
Medford Mail
Jackson County
Oregon
Medford
Hanna
Supreme Court
Democratic Ring
Oregonian
Supreme Court of the United States
Courts and Corruption Critique in Western Decisions
A discussion of Oregon and California court rulings criticizes alleged judicial corruption. It cites an Oregon case overturning a murder conviction on a legal technicality and a leather strap misclassification, and a California Court of Appeals ruling permitting extortion by city leaders while freeing grafters like Schmitz. Judge Dunne accuses the Schmitz decision and its amici of syndicate-enforced corruption and predicts conspiratorial protection for thieves.
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Supreme Court of Oregon
California Court of Appeals
Grafio
Schmitz
Dunne
Court of Appeals
Schultz
Herrin- Ruef-Calhoun
California
Knox Leading Republican Hopeful in 1908 Nomination Contest
An early assessment shows Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania with the strongest visible support for the Republican nomination, claimed by his backers to hold 68 pledged votes from Pennsylvania and questions about rivals Taft Fairbanks La Follette Hughes and Cannop. The article notes past pledge patterns and urges vigilance as the convention nears, while also warning voters in the state about registration requirements and two year intervals.
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United States
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Cannop
Illinois
Michigan
Fairbanks
Indiana
la Follette
Wisconsin
Taft
Alaska
Ohio
Hughes
Knox
New York
McKinley
Chicago
Wyoming Delegation Supports Different Presidential Candidates
Wyoming’s three congressional members back Knox, Taft, and Cannon respectively while they are set to serve as delegates at the convention. If the nomination occurs on the first ballot, all are expected to vote for the eventual winner, reflecting the state’s late entry in the process.
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Wyoming
Clark
Knox
Warren
Taft
Mondall
Cannon
Eugene Welcomes Kubelik Concert Spur Local Star Booking
The Eugene community enjoyed a Kubelik concert, a rare privilege for Oregon outside Portland. Prof Glen of the University of Oregon School of Music earned praise for securing the engagement and aims to prompt more managers to book top talent in the city.
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Eugene
Kubelik
Oregon
Portland
Glen
U. of O. School of Music
Michigan moves toward cigarette ban and cross-border trade tension
The Michigan constitutional convention advances steps to ban cigarette manufacture and sale within the state. Meanwhile dealers in neighboring states brace for rising demand as restrictions spread. Naval officers reportedly defer to medical staff, highlighting tension between military ranks and health directives amid broader public health debates.
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Michigan
Submarine propulsion advance sparks skepticism
The report notes a claimed invention by Hiram Maxim of a motorbat powering a submarine at a mile per minute. Skepticism arises about practical use as crews must be found to operate such speed underwater, due to likely resistance from sailors.
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Hiram Maxim
Senators weigh civil service for census staffing
A slim chance exists Congress will entrust the 4000 census jobs to the civil service commission as senators and representatives debate the bureaus. Senator Peveridge proposes a tariff commission of five with salaries of 5000 to aid data gathering, approving by John Barrett who leads the Bureau of Pan-American Republics and enjoys the speeches.
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Congress
Civil Service Commission
Plo
Peveridge
Congressional
John Barrett
Bureau of Pan-American Republics
Congress urged to probe president over Pine Knot rabbit shooting
A call for an immediate congressional inquiry asks whether the president killed a rabbit in self defense at Pine Knot or became softened by mollycoddlism. The argument hinges on explaining why a mighty hunter would shoot a rabbit.
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Congress
Pine Knot
Tennessee Senator Taylor Returns to public gaze
Senator Taylor known as Fiddling Bob from Tennessee has recovered from illness enough to give a newspaper interview. He has not delivered a speech yet but signals he remains active in politics and engaged with supporters back home.
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Senator Taylor
Bob
Tennessee
Springfield praises Eugene building and loan model
The Springfield News endorses Eugene for taking up building and loan association work. It argues a local organization of this kind will help build better and more substantial homes and urges Springfield to follow the example.
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The
Springfield News
Eugene
Building and Loan Association
Springfield
Substitutes and rights in chaotic times amid diamonds
The passage notes Georgia's beer substitute "Jack Frost" and compares it to a lager like drink. It mentions Mrs. Jeffries asserting her rights in Frisco dining rooms. It questions US generosity to the Philippines and warns evangelists may draw from other towns for reform. It ends with a remark on diamond dealers facing financial embarrassment.
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Georgia
Jack Frost
Oregon
Eugene
Roseburg
Salem
Albany
Political musings on wealth and patronage in era finance
The writer ridicules self made men and calls out high finance for hypocrisy. He notes a large loan demand from Prussia and questions how Democrats should balance rhetoric with political strategy. He cites Rockefeller and other financiers and reflects on perceptions of money and power.
Arran Says Party Lines Tighten Before Dog Star Reigns
A local figure notes party lines are loose but will tighten as the dog star era begins, while burglars in many cities increasingly burgle in evening attire. The remark ties political caution to rising crime trends during hot months.
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Mr. Arran
Physician Denounces Grip as Yellow Peril Originating in China
A physician argues that the grip is not a Russian threat but a Chinese origin hazard, noting that ethics would prevent a professional from paying for such advertising and suggesting the danger is mischaracterized as a Russian issue.
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China
Russia
Pittsburg Hears Magistrate’s Severe Sentence
A Pittsburg police magistrate condemned a masculine affinity to thirty days in the workhouse with no option to pay a fine and secure release. The verdict reflects strict local enforcement and public sentiment in the era.
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Pittsburg
Editors Overlook Core Qualification for Pressing U S Votes
Some editors argue that while noting qualifications needed to become president, they miss the crucial ability to secure the required number of votes. The remark highlights the practical hurdle of winning electoral support amid busy coverage of official criteria.
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The
United States
Ohio General Grosvenor Warns of Political Mix
General Grosvenor a former Republican congressman from Ohio threatens to engage in partisan maneuvers in the region. The remark signals growing political contest in the area with possible shifts in alignment among local voters and party activities.
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Neck of the Woods
Grosvenor
Ohio
Independent candidate seeks remittance of fine in Helena
An Independent candidate for Congress begs the federal court in Helena to remit a $20,000 fine. The remark targets John D. Rockefeller as a contempt, framing the request as a protest against harsh federal penalties.
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Congress
John D. Rockefeller
F. Augustua Heinze
Helena
Mont
New York Democrats question Governor Hughes support
New York Democrats in the legislature express cooler support for Governor Hughes than last year, signaling a shift in political backing and influence within the party.
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New York
Hughes
Prohibition States Convention Finances Set to Be Drier
Neither free drinks nor free railroad passes will be offered at political conventions in prohibition states, signaling season ahead with stricter perks and tighter budgets.
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Prohibition
Uncle Sam still leads in gold bricks buying
The United States continues to dominate gold brick purchases, outpacing other buyers by a wide margin and showing no signs of stepping back from its strong position in the market.
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Sam
Turning Over A Leaf Repeats The Old Pattern
The remark notes that many men have not changed, seeing the new outset resemble the old path. It implies a pattern of familiar conduct despite claimed reform or new beginnings.
Urgent Call for Currency Legislation and Gold Reserves
The speaker warns that current policy of using bond secured currency and other maneuvers risks a full scale commercial crisis. They cite $25 billion in domestic production, wartime food demand, and high prices, but argue reserves are only around 8 percent with $200 million in notes, urging a return to gold reserves and rejection of bond based currency expansions.
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Comerce
Treasury
Russia
United States
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