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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
3
Publication details for the Eugene Weekly Guard indicate a Thursday publish schedule by Guard Printing Co Inc in Eugene Oregon. The notice lists subscription rates as 1.50 yearly in advance and 2.00 at end, with second class mailing status.
A list of authorized agents to handle receipts for subscriptions and other business for The Daily Weekly Guard includes age Grove W C Conner swell J L Clark and Geo A Drury.
The Guard Printing Co offers new and old subscribers a year of Weekly Guard at 1.50 with a free one year choice of either Twice-a-week St Louis Republic or Oregon Agriculturalist. Defends publishing costs and notes ongoing efforts to keep magazine agreements.
Governor advocates appointing the railroad commission, with power to remove members at will, placing accountability on the executive for malfeasance or neglect. He argues the legislature should enact a commission law to end political manipulation, ensure public interests, and avoid partisan bickering while shaping a more effective regulator. Eugene's rosy future noted.
A 1907 outlook for Portland and Eugene highlights an electric street railway, a government building ready for bids, and early street paving. The piece notes university expansion, Oregon City locks debates, and rail rate disputes, urging reform and civic effort to open navigation and spur inland development.
Lain will in all likelihood be succeeded by a Republican who would reverse the order and give the Republicans the big end of the official patronage. From every standpoint it would seem appointive power should go to the governor, or there should be no railroad commission at all.
The passage proposes the state transfer locks to the national government after construction or purchase, with a condition that the federal authorities maintain them at no cost to the state's residents.
The Albany Herald labels Governor Chamberlain’s speech as largely aligned with the Willamette Development League platform. It credits his progressive ideas for Oregon’s rapid progress and notes his broad voter appeal across parties.
The Salem Capital Journal urges legislative action to open the Willamette River from Eugene to the Columbia free of tax and tolls. It proposes a four year plan funded by a quarter mill tax to create a commission, build locks if needed, and avoid indefinite charges on Western Oregon industries while awaiting federal appropriations.
Several well known gentlemen align with Taft, preferring him as chief justice to a presidential candidacy, and express hope he will be anchored on the bench before next year's presidential nominations.
A seasoned woman urges the public to pause eating as a peaceful, efficient protest against rising food costs. She asserts the tactic will prove highly effective in challenging price pressures and urging urgency.
A public figure accuses the London Times of slander for alleging he is a financial freak akin to Bernard Shaw’s misfit in literature, prompting potential legal action and spat over press accuracy.
Japan faces a prolonged, heavy burden from its billion dollar debt limiting capacity for new military ventures. Analysts warn that financial strains will dominate policy for years, leaving little room for expansive actions or additional conflicts.
A playful editorial tussle over American political symbols features a proposed comparison between Harriman and Uncle Sam. The piece leans toward Uncle Sam as the more representative national figure, framing the debate as a light, patriotic cartoonish aside.
Foraker can count on the support of Bellamy and Maria without writing any letters, signaling verbal backing in the political campaign.
The ad urges immediate treatment for weak kidneys with Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it can cure the whole system. It notes symptoms such as aching back bloated face sallow complexion and urinary disorders and promotes the medicine in liquid form or Sarsatabs 100 doses.
The Bohemia storm proved the fiercest yet, blowing down trees across the Oregon Securities flume and breaking a water race that halted the electric plant and silenced the stamp mill. A tram line was blocked by trees, and Wildwood Lumber lost 275000 to 300000 feet as a flood shattered the boom. Superintendent Eade ordered repairs as downed telephone lines forced reliance on mail communications.
Alfred W Stowell of Stowell and Stowell real estate died at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland of stomach cancer at 65. He was long a Eugene merchant and civic figure, survived by a wife Blandina Thurston and a son then in business with him. The Stowell family helped sustain local Presbyterian churches in early days.
Dr Bergin of Pana endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment as a superb burn remedy. He recommends it to friends and notes its rapid healing for cuts burns and bruises common on farms. A household emergency item sold at 25c 50c and 1 by Linn Drug Co.
A. C. Barbour of Walton returned from San Francisco where he arranged with the Southern Pacific for new deeds to railroad lands burned in the fire. The land department officials promised help, and agents advised neighbors of available agricultural lands in the Siuslaw valley after revaluation. In Frisco the chaotic city conditions persist despite some rebuilding, with Market street pavements torn up and mud hindering pedestrians. The piece notes the broader climate discussion waning as real estate agents adjust to postfire realities.
Chicago Jan 18 John R Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank, which closed December 16 1905, was indicted by the federal grand jury for alleged bank mismanagement. The indictment covers 92 transactions with 182 counts claiming unlawful use of bank funds.
J H McClung filed yesterday afternoon in the circuit court to register the title to a two story brick building bought by Cockerline and Wetherbee under the Torrens system. The application lists applicant and wife residence exact property description and occupants: A T Cockerline F R Wetherbee O J Hull L E Bean J M Williams J H Daniela R L Willoughby C B Willoughby J F Robinson M C Harris C P Deverreaux F A Tripp F M Day Geo H Miller F M French.
A plan outlines two show windows for holiday displays. The south window will showcase silverware cutlery and similar gifts for Christmas presents while the north window features new furniture rags and lace curtains. The display extends back fifty feet.
Junction City report recalls two hunting incidents. Wiley In gram near Monroe accidentally shot his left arm below the elbow while duck hunting as his gun snagged on a brush limb and discharged. Dr. Owens treated the wound in Junction City. A second accident involved Miss Lily Hayes amid target practice when a misaligned gun discharged and pierced an eyelet on her shoe. Weather recorded ten degrees above zero yesterday morning.
Salem dispatch reports Linn and Lane legislators agreeing on a satisfactory adjustment of the boundary line between the two counties. The line follows the McKenzie and Calapooia river divide, restoring the Blue River mining district to Linn. The split favors the McKenzie watershed to Lane and Calapooia side to Linn, with conference attendees from both counties naming proposed senate bills and law measures for the session.
Telegraphic briefs report William J. Bryan addressed the Washington state legislature in Olympia and received an ovation. He stated that the railroad issue can only be resolved if the people own the roads themselves. The day also notes AFL support for Moyer and Haywood in the Idaho murder case, Oklahoma adopts a new initiative law, two San Francisco gas pipe murderers are sentenced to hang, and the Senate passes Jamaica relief bill without division.
Portland reports G F P F Eglin, a private detective for the Oregon Anti Saloon League, sues Rev. E H House Rev W H Heppe Paul Rader and N J Blagen for a whiskey and soda bill totaling about 163 dollars as back salary and expenses. The action seeks payment for trips and consumables across multiple towns including Grass Valley Rufus McMinnville and Portland with items of whiskey lemonade soda and brandy.
The Southern Pacific Company announced the old lumber rate of five dollars per ton from Oregon to all California points will be restored once a new schedule is issued, abolishing the present three dollar ten cent rate. The move, opposed by lumber manufacturers, follows protests from valley producers. H. B. Lounsbury of the Southern Pacific disclosed the plan, confirmed by Booth-Kelly Company via a San Francisco wire received last evening.
Washington January 18 The president named Richard A Ballinger of Seattle to succeed W A Richards head of the general land office and Addison P Smith to be register of the Boise Idaho land office in a federal appointment.
J R Blakenship of Beck Tenn claims Electric Bitters cured his lame back and kidney trouble. He says the first bottle gave relief and after several bottles he was completely cured. Sold under guarantee by W L DeLano, druggist at 50 cents.
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