28 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
1
Local brief notes Smityl Smith filing to run for state senate, details unclear in OCR but confirms candidate’s intent. Campaign filing appears finalized with party affiliation and district likely indicated in the page's readable segments.
Ler M Fish is featured in the latest report highlighting notable catches and market impact. Officials note steady demand as data show improved fishing yields and price stability across regional ports.
Washington January 27 President Roosevelt sent a second letter to Governor Gillett of California urging no legislation at this time that discriminates against Japanese. He notes sentiment for a non discriminatory land law and that California would not oppose such. Bills delaying action reflect concern over immigration policy and looming two year developments. Sacramento January 27 Assembly moves postpone alien land bills. Governor and Roosevelt wishes guide action. Senator Marc Anthony seeks recall of San Francisco consul for pressuring Gillett to block anti Japanese measures.
A broken rail or flange hurled two day coaches of the Oregon Express off an embankment near Lana Wyoming sending cars overturning. Miss Eclingenpul of Danbury Iowa was killed and about thirty injured with three more later dead. Officials said failure to set a slow signal may have caused the crash. The section hands fled the scene. L M Freeman of Wendling is visiting Cheyenne for a few days.
Olympia January 27 The Hanson anti racetrack gambling bill becomes law by passage in the lower house. The act makes pool selling book making and any place where horse race bets are placed a felony. Possession of gambling paraphernalia is prima facie evidence of violation with no dissent recorded.
President Roosevelt today sent a message to Congress endorsing Governor Magoon's recommendation for raising funds or support in Maine. The move signals federal backing for Magoon's approach to the Maine issue.
A congressional appropriation was proposed to remove the wreck of the battleship Maine lying in Havana harbor. The plan aims to clear the harbor for safer navigation and prevent further environmental or navigation hazards.
Pittsburg Jan 27 Four children were cremated and their parents seriously injured when a fire destroyed the home of A M Kendall in Dunbar Pennsylvania today. The blaze left the family with fatal losses and prompted local firefighters to battle the flames for hours.
Paris on January 27 reports the sudden death of Benoit Constante Coquelin, a renowned French actor. He passed away at Pont Aux Dames, Seine at Marne from an embolism at midnight.
Winnipeg report says twenty men are trapped in a Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co mine near Fernie B C by a bump or explosion. All are safe. Special dispatch from Cranbrook reports imminent rescue of entombed miners alive.
Salem January 27 The house committee on assessment and taxation introduced an emergency bill to apportion the state tax for 1909 via a board of equalization including the governor secretary of state and state treasurer The senate passed bills banning cigarette sales to under 21 and authorizing transfer of circuit judges to relieve overworked districts Labor backed bills include employers liability limiting women's work to 10 hours daily and prohibiting under 18s operating elevators Eaton proposed taxing water appropriators for power or manufacturing Brooke calls fines for spreading malicious rumors Oregon Historical Society home bill seeks 150000 for its permanent building
State House Salem Jan 26 Representative Buchanan’s bill to abolish the whipping post failed. The proposed penalty shift fined wife-beaters 650 to 500 or imprisoned three months to one year. Final vote 21 ayes 47 noes, 2 absent. heated debate marked the session.
Terreon Mer Jan 27 three men dead one woman and two children wounded and two men fled as a quarrel between two intoxicated Mexicans escalated into a shooting. Peace efforts failed and the disturbance spread to Belmont under the hull. New York Jan 27 August Belmont banker underwent appendicitis operation deemed successful.
London reports no confirmation of King Menelik of Abyssinia’s death. Latest dispatches say he is much better and Paris rumors are treated with skepticism. The Albany Herald notes unclear sources amid scattered mentions of his family and travels in the region.
Los Angeles Jan 27 The American National Livestock Association convened for a second day amid a predicted clash between cattle and sheep men over grazing and range control. Cattle interests are in control and expected to prevail, though a heated contest looms. Several addresses of importance to cattle raisers were delivered today.
New York January 27 E H Harriman has been elected director of the New York Central railroad succeeding C C Clarke W C Brown president of the New York Central was also elected a director succeeding Samuel F Barger who resigned
Albany January 27 Governor Hughes withdrew the nomination of Frederick A Wallis for state superintendent of insurance. Wallis requested the withdrawal saying he would not accept the position amid strong opposition.
Governor-elect Cosgrove will arrive in Olympia from Portland about 2 PM and appear before the joint session to be sworn into office by Justice Rudkin.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate confirmed the nominations of Robert Bacon for secretary of state and John Callan O Laughlin for assistant secretary of state. The action occurred on January 27.
Washington January 27 The senate leaders have drafted a bill for the settlement of the Brownsville question which meets the approval of the president and Senator Foraker.
The House, with a few abstentions, adopted the report of the special committee on Willett's speech attacking Roosevelt. The committee found the congressman serious in his remarks.
A forecast notes fair conditions in western Oregon and Washington tonight and Thursday. East of the divide expects rain or snow with westerly winds shifting to southeasterly. Idaho may see rain or snow as well with Thursday likely better outlook.
Wheat market prices from Cleago and Portland show values like club 94 and bluestem 1.05 with cuts for Turkey red 95 and red Russian 90. Prof Sweetzer will present another stereopticon lecture on Darkest Africa at the Methodist church on Thursday January 28 at 7 30. Free admission and all are invited.
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