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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
1
Wilmington July 1 Judge George Gray telegraphs that he will not consent to being placed in nomination for vice presidency or presidency. He states he will not act as a patron for any candidate and leaves the matter to others.
Denver July 1. Marvel, Gray campaign manager, says Judge Gray’s telegram from Wilmington declaring he is not a presidential candidate adds nothing new. Gray had refused to run, but his friends had taken up the cause and continued pressure.
Charles A. Towne of New York arrived in Chicago en route to Lincoln to confer with W. J. Bryan. Towne announces his candidacy for vice presidential nomination at Denver and seeks Bryan's support.
Plattsburg reports the death of George H. Daniels, longtime general passenger agent for the New York Central, at his Lake Placid home. Also noted an arrival by train from the north, Phelps of Mapleton.
Denver July 1 The national platform features anti trust and anti injunc tion declarations tariff revision direct election of US senators graduated income tax expansion of interstate commerce commission postal savings banks and anti imperialism. Labor aims include an employer liability law an eight hour day injunction reform arbitration conciliation and federal control of certain state remedies with free list tariff reductions for essentials.
Cooperstown reports Bishop Potter’s condition weakened after a night of care. Afternoon bulletins indicate his strength declines slightly though care continues.
Captain C. B. Winn resigns as captain of Cal G of Albany to accept a position in the quartermaster's department of the Third regiment.
Local department store announces a sweeping pre holiday sale on up to date garments. Highlights include Panama suits from 16 dollars, dark checked Panama fabrics, novelty suiting with lined jackets, and children's coats priced at half to one third regular tags. Items feature bold styling and low sale prices to attract shoppers ahead of July 4.
Readable catalog notes list underwear negligee shirts neck wear and suit cases with prices and promotions. Items include neckwear at 25 and 40 cents, suit cases priced from two dollars up to fifteen, with varying grades and attractive figures aimed to draw shoppers in July at the Oh deasees ve Mowat site.
An Oregon shop promotes wool coats and trousers for the Fourth with a parade on the streets of Eugene. Suits range from 6 to 36 dollars, with additional options from 10 to 15 and 15 to 36 dollars, highlighting men and young men attire for common wear.
The recount trial concluded that Geo. B. McClellan did not steal the mayoralty chair. He and his advisers consider suing for damages, with experts suggesting a verdict near $260,000. He cites legal expenses exceeding $75,000 and damage to reputation as a ballot box stuffer and receiver of stolen goods.
W C Barbour reports that district voters met at his farm 17 miles east of Eugene and voted to erect a 26 by 40 foot school building with belfry cloak room and porch. Barbour donated an acre and plans were adopted. Location at Long Tom and Noti Elk creeks with spring water nearby. Construction to begin soon for fall term.
El Paso reports quiet in Juarez as frontier tensions rise with suspected revolutionary attack plans. Four cavalry troops were sent from Texas maneuvers to Del Rio amid confirmed reports of unrest near Las Vacas. A clash at Palomas Chihuahua left one dead and one captured after insurgents attacked the garrison.
Lorenzo Dow Harvey, Ph D, superintendent of the public school of Menominee Wisconsin, was today elected president of the National Educational Association. Also noted are market brief items for the Chicago Wheat Market with figures for July and September and a Portland Wheat mention.
Chicago July 1 The body of a woman about 35 with hands and feet tied was found in a third floor rooming house at 1242 Michigan avenue. Finger marks on the throat indicate she was choked to death. Yesterday's baseball scores: San Francisco 4 Portland 2 Oakland 6 Los Angeles 2.
New York July 1 rumor suggests Frank B Kellogg would chair the Republican National Committee. Kellogg met with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill and appeared pleased after the talk. Washington July 1 Taft denied any selection of Frank Hitchcock for the committee chairmanship and said no choice had been made yet.
Washington reports F E McMillan chief inspector of the post office department was notified of the capture at Monroe Michigan of Charles Stevens alias Charles Savage a negro in connection with the recent robbery at Kansas City Missouri of a registered pouch from Los Angeles to New York containing 50 dollars in money and other mail matter
The man identified by a photo as a suspect in the post office robbery is denied by Stevens who says he had nothing to do with the crime. Officials still believe the pictured man is the right man for the alleged robbery in Washington on July 1.
London dispatches report Tabriz Persia as very serious with barricades erected in streets and ongoing fighting day and night as private messages arrive.
Reports from St. Petersburg dated July 1 say the clashes at Tabris yesterday grew into a real battle with eighty killed. Local authorities and observers describe intense street fighting and heavy casualties as forces clash amid ongoing hostilities.
New York July 1 Mae G Wood the Omaha woman who sued Senator Platt for divorce was indicted by the grand jury for perjury and forgery related to her testimony in the Platt case Miss Wood is at liberty on 5000 bail and will be arraigned Monday.
Horse July 1 The state board of pardons commuted the sentence of Harry Orchard who was under a death sentence for the murder of Steunenberg to imprisonment for life. Orchard reportedly objected while his lawyers cited Judge Wood's recommendation to the board.
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