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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

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Hendricks pleads guilty in federal case and land scheme

Hendricks pleads guilty before Judge Hunt on charges tied to the Hall Mays land operation and related timber land dealings. Special immunity offered for full cooperation as questions linger about connections to E W Dixon and Pacific and Eastern railroad ventures. Witnesses describe involvement of Dr Striker W C Morris and George Estes as the case unfolds amid bank failure fallout and road construction plans. Meanwhile in Washington a bid to restrain Panama canal bond allotment to banks was denied by Justice Gould.

Hunt United d E. W. Dixon He Interior Hmall-Mays Dr. Striker W. C. Morris George Estes Pacific & Eastern Railroad Medford Eagle Point Oregon Trust & Savings Bank Washington George W. Austin New York

Yedford Railroad Changes Hands in Oregon Deal

Portland Jan 31 Hunt of Portland and Edgar Hafer of Medford Oregon today purchased the Yedford Railroad in a move to expand regional rail service. The sale includes the railroad’s main line through Oregon and promises revised freight routes and potential passenger options. Local officials expect improved transportation links and economic benefits for nearby communities.

Portland Ore Hunt Edgar Hafer Medford Oregon

Hodson Elected President of Portland Commercial Club

C W Hodson was elected president of the Portland Commercial club. Hugh McGuire named vice president, E L Thompson a former Albany man chosen secretary, and Edward Ehr man appointed treasurer.

C. W. Hodson Portland Commercial Club Hugh McGuire E. L. Thompson Albany Edward Ehrman

Von Bulow Refuses Socialist Interpellation In Reichstag

Berlin Jan 23 Chancellor von Bulow refused to answer the socialist interpellation on Prussian suffrage in a roar of protests. Ministers left as guards armed with sabres and pistols patrolled the parliament while von Bulow vowed strict action against leaders of the demonstrations.

Berlin von Bulow Reichstag

Shaw Sells Interest in Trust Company

New York January 22 Ex Secretary Shaw announced he has not resigned the presidency of the trust company and remains active in its leadership amid market chatter and board discussions. He declined to elaborate on internal deliberations or potential strategic moves involving the institution.

Shaw Trust Company New York Car

Trust Company Sale Pact Seeks March 1 Resignation

The text notes that a party affiliated with the Carnegie Trust Company had contracted to sell his holdings in the firm and, upon payment under the terms, would resign on March 1.

Negie Trust Company

Ruef Fails to Secure Counsel Delays Trial Date

San Francisco Jan 22 Abraham Ruef could not secure counsel within two days set by Superior Judge Lawlor delaying the trial date. The court granted until 2 PM Friday to fix representation. Ruef plans to engage a Los Angeles attorney to defend him.

San Francisco Abraham Ruef Lawlor Ruef Los Angeles

Evans' Fleet Sails From Rio Janeiro

Admiral Evans cabled the navy department that his fleet except for the Arethusa sailed today from Rio Janeiro for Punta Arenas.

Evans Rio Janeiro Washington Navy Department Punta Arenas

Fort supporters push bid for U S Senate seat

Admirers of Governor Fort of New Jersey launch a campaign in favor of his election to the United States Senate to succeed John Kean, launching a strong booster effort.

Fort New Jersey United States Senate John Kean

Thaw Enlists Comstock on White Suppression Trial

Anthony Comstock testified that Thaw sought White’s prosecution for vice, stating late 1904 Thaw complained of White and friends. Letters from 1905-06 named alleged victims and described White as a blackguard, cited in evidence from Comstock’s headquarters. Thaw claimed Providence intervened to keep White from punishment.

Harry Thaw Thaw Stanford White White Comstock Blackguard Evans Wan

New York Jan 22 Report on Anthony Com atock

New York report notes Anthony Com atock, vice president of the Society, in a brief item dated January 22. Details are limited to his role and affiliation within the organization.

New York Anthony Comatock The Society

Boise Bank Receivership Promises Full Depositor Payment

Boise January 22 Walter Bruce was appointed by the court receiver for Capitol State Bank. He expresses confidence depositors will be paid in full as the agency handles the bank’s branches.

Boise Walter Bruce Capitol State Bank Capitol State

Southern Idaho Closed After Boise Failure

Southern Idaho has closed as a result of the Boise failure. The decision ends a period of disruption affecting regional operations and planning, with officials citing the collapse of key facilities and service suspensions impacting surrounding communities.

Southern Idaho Boise

Bank Closures in Pittsburg and Chicago

Pittsburg reports Traders' & Mechanics' Bank closed by bank examiners with Treasury Trust Company in the same building closing voluntarily. Chicago notes A C Tisdale private bank suspended payments and posted an assignment for creditors. No trouble reported.

Pittsburg Pitsburg Traders’ & Mechanics’ Bank Treasury Trust Company Chicago A. C. Tisdale

Woman Kills Brady Then Shoots Herself in Store Restaurant

In New York on January 22 May R. Clark shot and killed Frank Brady, an advertising agent, in a department store restaurant before firing three shots into her own body. Brady was hit five times and both were taken to a hospital. the woman died there. Two revolvers were used and a third loaded pistol was found in her muff.

New York May R. Clark Frank Brady Brady

Fulton bill creates two federal districts in Oregon

The senate today passed the Fulton bill dividing Oregon into two federal judicial districts with Baker City named as the court seat. The item mentions Chicago Wheat Market quotes with dates January 22 and futures for May July and September.

Oregon Washington Senate Baker City Chicago

Court martial for German officers opens in Berlin

Berlin Jan. 22 The court martial of Count von Hohenau and Lynar opened today over articles in Die Zukunft by Maxmillian Harden and the Harden-Von Moltke libel case.

Berlin Count von Hohenau Lynar Die Zukunft Maxmillian Harden Harden-Von Moltke

Livestock Men Favor Leasing of Public Domain

Denver January 22 resolutions endorsing government control and leasing of public grazing lands were adopted by the executive committee of the American Livestock Association and sent to the convention. They favor passage of the Burkett bill with amendments, while the Colorado Horse and Cattle Growers' Association opposes the leasing system as urged by the federal administration.

Denver American Livestock Association Colorado Horse and Cattle Growers’ Association

Negroes Attempt to Blow Up Clarksville Factory

Nashville dispatch reports two guards killed and another wounded when three masked negroes attempted to dynamite and burn the Sory Krugia tobacco factory at Clarksville Tennessee. Dynamite and coal oil were found at the door and on two bodies. a third assailant escaped.

Nashville Yes Sory Krugia Tobacco Clarksville Tenn

Oregon Postmasters Are Agreed Upon

Washington January 21 Senators Fulton and Bourne and Representative Ellia today urged the reappointment of second district postmasters whose offices opened January 1 William E Tate Wasco Michor E Page Clatskanle John Boswill Yale and John Dorn Echo The Postal Service had asked for the resignation of H S Buck Sumpter but the inspectors report was found unsubstantiated and Buck remains in office.

Washington, D. C Fulton and Bourne Ellia William E. Tate Wasco Michor E. Page Clatskanle John Boswill Yale John Dorn Echo Post Office Department H. 8 Buck Sumpter

Weather Portrayal From Northwest Regions

Portland Oregon January 22 Rain or snow tonight with increasing easterly winds in the Interior. A fresh easterly gale along the coast. Eastern Oregon snow tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions tonight. Far western Washington and Northern Idaho rain or snow tonight and Thursday with warmer tonight. Southern Idaho increasing cloudiness tonight Tuesday with rain or snow.

Portland Oregon Washington Idaho

Beakey jokes about candidacy for congress in Roseburg

A Salem dispatch reports D J Beakey W O W organizer now in Roseburg is a Democratic candidate for Congress in the second district. Beakey told a Review reporter the rumor is only a joke and sprang from a remark heard by the Telegram correspondent.

Salem Portland Telegram D. J. Bheakey Roseburg Beakey Telegram

Bank officials denied motion at Portland

Portland January 22 presiding Judge Cleland in the circuit court denied the motions of J Tho burn Rosas T T Burkhart George H Hill and John E Aitchison officials of the Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company to quash the indictments against them They will now assail the informations by filing demurrers alleging the matters against them do not constitute a crime The quartet was allowed until next Saturday to plead

Portland Cleland Circuit Court J. Thoburn Rosas T. T. Burkhart George H. Hill John E. Aitchison Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company

Judge Dunne Delays Ruling On Indictment Demurrers

San Francisco judge extended for a week ruling on demurrers to indictments against Walter J. Bartnett J Dalsell Brown former vice president and general manager of California Safe Deposit Trust Company now under receivership and James Treadwell former director.

San Francisco Dunne Walter J. Bartnett J. Dalsell Brown California Safe Deposit &Trust Company James Treadwell

Japanese Spy at Fort Stevens Captured in Oregon

Two Japanese men were found loitering near the west battery at Fort Stevens, Oregon, causing consternation. A sentry hid and observed them, noting their movements before detaining them for investigation.

Fort Stevens

Sentry Detains Men at Fort Post for Guard Sketches

The sentry escorted the men to the main post and they were interviewed by district adjutant-lieutenant B H Kerfoot. No incriminating evidence was found, but indications suggest they intended to obtain planes and drawings of fortifications and defense methods.

B.H. Kerfoot

Sullivan of Boston Outclasses Thomas in Ten Rounds

Jack Sullivan of Boston out classed Joseph Thomas of San Francisco in a ten round Pacific Athletic Club bout. Thomas showed gameness, turning a rough first round into a fierce battle. He survived the ten rounds, staying the distance and nearly being finished when the final gong rang.

Los Angeles Jack Sullivan Boston Joseph Thomas San Francisco Pacific Athletic Club Thomas

Haytien Rebels Gaining Ground In Mayil Island

Washington reports rebels in northern Mayil island making headway. Cape Hayvtien is threatened as revolutionists press the Maill authorities and impose martial rule, according to information received by the state department.

Washington Jan Island Mayil State Department Cape Hayvtien

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