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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
7
Salt Lake City January 22 Anna Bradley faces poverty with four children in a hut on the city outskirts. After her trial for the murder of former Senator Arthur Brown she sold books to buy fare and groceries but now has no money or friends. She has answered want ads without aid.
London January 23. The Bank of England reduced the rate of discount from 5 to 4 percent today signaling looser credit conditions.
William J. Bryan spoke at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville amid a busy day, with Joson Harmon joining briefly. Bryan blamed recent financial panic on Republican ascendancy and administration, contrasted silver dollar advocacy with capitalists seeking clearing house certificates, criticized imperialism and trusts, and argued Democrats are wasted while Republicans face division over railroad regulation and tariff reform.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates, guards, and a Nealon scene with vague references. It lacks clear names, places, actions, or outcomes to form a coherent event summary.
A vintage health ad urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla for impure blood fatigue and headaches. It features testimonial-like lines from readers in various towns praising restored color, appetite, sleep, and energy after using the product.
Residents of Thurston hear a new blacksmith shop ring as Claude Yancey, previously shoeing horses for Mr. Luther at Springfield, opens a shop opposite the store and post office. Rev Stivers delivers his farewell sermon, and locals note the town now has church school post office store two hotels and a wagon shop plus a hoped for a club house and meeting hall.
Local items report the Ostrander couple’s North Dakota and Minnesota visit and Astoria stay with daughter and son in law. Bank founder C Rows King resigns as cashier. BE B Phillips offered and to assume duties. Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors host joint event in Astoria with appointed officers listed. Western Oregon.
The Retail Grocers' Association at Portland yesterday elected officers for the coming year. President, S. L. Kline of Corvallis. first vice president, G. W. Ingram of Pendleton. second vice president, R. K. H. Street of Hillsboro. third vice president, H. C. Smith of Hood River. secretary, C. D. Merrick of Portland. treasurer, Das Kelliher of Portland. director, H. L. Troax of Grants Pass. W. M. Green of Eugene. Theodore Roth of Salem. Charles Gray of Pendleton.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Jack London and references to safe and well status. It includes stray phrases about March and a mix of unclear names and events. The legible content is minimal with no coherent facts or clear entities beyond the repeated name.
Washington reports the House hearing on Secretary Metcalf’s reply to Gill’s demand for naval staff designation correspondence. The voluminous material includes Brownson’s resignation letter and president’s commendations, plus army practice notes. In Portland, Hendricks testifies about the Hall-Maye conspiracy and alleged use of Hall’s influence to sway Steiner’s senate vote.
A 1904 endorsement by Admiral Converse discusses placing hospital ships under naval surgeons. The surgeon general argues against command by line officers and crews, while a merchant master and crew are proposed as efficient for pilotage and navigation of the ships in wartime.
F C Potts cigar manufacturer to award contracts for a two story brick block on Olive street between West Eighth and West Ninth. Architect W D Hensill has completed plans. The 40 by 52 foot building will house two storefronts on the lower floor and nine rooms above for Potts family with a rented lower room. Features include semi mission style, front eaves like the Merchants bank, cement front and central flourished stair, awaiting final contract.
Readable text fragment discusses local event with unclear details and several garbled words. No clear names, dates, or places emerge, making precise summary challenging.
Vague text fragment mentions a wedding and buttons of names, places, and dates. Core facts are unreadable, but the item appears to reference a social notice or wedding note with unclear details and entities.
N A W Howe a prominent Lane county citizen died at Creswell this morning aged 87. He came to the county from California in 1871 and engaged in the mercantile business at Creswell for years before retiring. He leaves a wife of 63 years three children Mrs A J Johnson E L Howe and H Howe all of Creswell and many grandchildren. He was widely known in the county and mourned by many friends.
G F McFadden brother of Judge W McFadden died last week in Anacortes Washington at age 57 11 months He is survived by his wife three sons and three daughters J P White Wade Daugherty O P Mays and Jesse Darneille report a shipment of fine Jersey cows from Jefferson this week New Rebekah officers listed with Stella Cooley as N G and Hattie Cook as V G followed by installation ceremonies and light refreshments Timea.
Salem January 23 Governor Chamberlain announces a reward of four thousand dollars for the arrest and conviction of those who killed Mrs Mary Casteel her daughter Martha son Paul and a hired man burned in a house near Mecleay on December 1st last The intent is to bring the perpetrators to justice and close the crime by securing convictions.
Six informations filed by County Prosecutor Hurd accuse A. J. Schaffer and Jacob Youngblood, owners of the Bank of Hamilton, of larceny by embezzlement and receipt of deposits after insolvency. The failure left hundreds of depositors penniless with virtually no assets. a Blaine bank cashier is also under arrest in Canada. A receiver opened the vault to reveal $846.20 in a total of $10,000 in deposits.
Roseburg High won 27 to 14 over Eugene High in a rapid game to take the Inter scholastic League lead, with Walter Fisher of Roseburg starring at forward and Cocker contributing strong play. The first half ended 15 to 4 and the second half 14 to 10 amid fierce action.
Sister of Harry Thaw reportedly tired of her English husband the Earl of Yarmouth and plans to seek nullification of her marriage to the Marquis of Hartford's heir in London society.
A fast paced Roseburg and Eugene high school game ended with Roseburg overcoming size and speed disadvantages. Key players include French C M itchel Wonnacott Fisher Cockerline Young and Gwyn Watson. Final counts show Roseburg scoring on several long shots while Eugene benefited from fouls in a hard fought contest. Referee Hadley and umpire Bean supervised.
New York January 25 James Stillman president of the National City Bank resigns from the directorate and from the executive committee of the Union and Southern Pacific railroads Frank A Van derlip vice president of the National City Bank is elected to fill the vacancies Stillman states he desires to travel.
Walter McCredie, famed Portland Beavers manager and right fielder, is hired to coach the University of Oregon baseball team for the 1908 season. He will start mid February and remain at the university until just before the Pacific Coast League season opens. University students welcome Mount’s choice and expect a strong season under McCredie’s guidance.
The Guard pictures the fine new home of merchant John Hampton and family on Charnelton street near West Ninth. Built by Tirrell and Hunter at over $5000 with architect John Hunzicker. The building surpasses its photograph, the photographer’s camera squarely placed.
Kansas City Jan 25 George L Thomas a New York freight broker and L B Taggart his clerk pleaded guilty in federal court to giving rebates to shippers. Thomas fined 7000 Taggart 4000 jail sentence omitted. They were found guilty of rebating on June 22 1906. Judge McPherson said railroads aided by rebating and implied firms accepting rebates share guilt.
Eugene common council votes 6 to 1 endorsing federal Tillman liquor shipment ban. Resolution urges senators and representatives to push passage, with mayor and city recorder to authenticate and send copies. Also approves urging Congress for post office funding and government building appropriation increase from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars.
Jan 23 Seokane three young hold ups robbed G. E. Hedeer stage manager of the Columbia theatre of gold teeth valued at 25 dollars. The men fled after the manager explained he had only a small amount of cash.
A Cottage Grove Leader summary notes Eugene as the Queen City of the upper Willamette with street pavement gains and the new electric streetcar line drawing riders to Hendricks Park. It highlights Willamette Street investment, the Divinity School site, hospital access, and rising residence construction along the line, including cottages and grand homes near the cemetery and Fairmount.
At the home of A K McPhers 385 West Eighth street Euce on January 25 1908 Marjorie Lu Seavey daughter of Mr and Mrs J Seavey aged months and 10 from whooping cough The final gas held Sunday afternoon 2 30 oclock with interment in the Masonic cemetery Rev J S McCallum to conduct services.
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