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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
7
The Democratic national convention at Kansas City yesterday nominated William Jennings Bryan for president and Adlai E Stevenson for vice president. The article asserts Bryan will be elected and notes Stevenson’s Illinois ticket seals the electoral vote for the pair.
Ex Senator Hill forcefully backed William J. Bryan at the convention amid wild acclaim and mixed reception. He praised Bryan’s record, urged party unity, and warned against division while stressing the need for a federal election law and rebalanced apportionment.
Democratic delegates voiced strong backing for the party platform as New York leaders pledged to join the nation with 36 and 56 electoral votes. The convention buzzed with calls for an old fashioned rally, currency reform, home rule, and universal suffrage while Hill drew lingering applause and even handshakes from some leaders.
Daily Guard reports a July 7 notice where Eugene merchants agree to close daily at 6 pm except Saturdays and holidays, with fines to the Ladies Relief Corps for violations and a pledge to discourage after hour shopping. Signatories include Yoran & Sop and Hampton Bros amid other local firms. Also noted is a Democratic View column on Wm. Galloway of Oregon City and remarks on McKinley and Southern Pacific train service.
Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction against Lane County officials to stop payments for the Hendricks Ferry bridge on the McKenzie, alleging county indebtedness exceeding 114000, lack of funds, improper contract award, and absence of sealed bids, with a request for costs and disbursements.
The couple Miss Chrisman of Creswell wed Mr Robert Martin of Cottage Grove in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home. The bride’s social circle includes Creswell and Cottage Grove society, with the groom noted for mining interests in Bohemia. They will reside at Cantos near DeLano’s drug store window, where two Todian dogs and a deadly scorpion from Arizona are on display, sent by Mrs Ada Millican to Miss Jula Bradley.
The Fourth Regiment Band elected its officers last night at the Armory with H W Rowe as president Frank McAlister as secretary treasurer and Frank Illarap as business manager.
Andre Vincent Peters aged 67 years died this afternoon at the home of H St John near Springfield from heart failure after a brief illness. Born in St Michael's Parish France in 1833 he moved to Oregon in 1865 where he ran a long standing business with the late Henry D. Parson. Survived by two brothers and two sisters in California and a brother a Catholic priest in Washington DC. his wife Lizzie died in 1894. Funeral at the St John residence for interment at LODF cemetery Monday at 2 o clock, services by Przybylki of Eugene Catholic Church.
Jones in Kansas TV report notes Senator reelected as chairman of the National Democratic Committee.
Real estate transfers include JH Perkins to BE F Kellems for land in Cottage Grove worth 100. B Barnett to Wi Smith lot 4 block 9 Florence 00. J D Filetcher to H S Reed quit claim late Acquisition claim Bohemia. Peter Harpole and wife to J H Meung 80 acres in 16665 wy 2000. Albert Ziniker to Lara Nelson lot 21 block 1 Shaw's addition to Eugene 450. J W Shomate and wife Jod E Blazer mining claim Blue River district 150. Probate estate LK Peters deceased appraisers named Nathan Winters J S Lockey and David Cherry, Dora H Peters appointed executrix. total appraisement 3080.41. Power of attorney granted by The American Freehold Land Mortgage Co to Cuyler Benj Graham J S Morgan FJ Paton AC Vaughan. Marriage licenses for Blakiston and Mattie Durant. Geo B Cojles and Rebecca King. Will filed Estate of George Soverns, probated with 15000 value. Bequests to Elizabeth Soverns for life. to Jesse Severns home near Junction, Florence acreage, and Eugene properties. To Jane Hyland daughter Florence lot 1 block 4. to Fannie Jackson daughter Florence lot 2 block 4 and Eugene home place. to Chive Chesher grandson various Florence and Eugene parcels. personal bequests and balance among children Jesse Soverns, Jane Hyland, Fannie Jackson. Executor Jesse Sovers appointed. Will dated January 15, 1885. witnesses T W Harris E K Henderson F L Cramre.
The Kansas City convention selected Adlai Stevenson of Illinois as the vice presidential nominee after a ballot showing Stevenson 559 votes Towne 89 Hill 176 and other scattered tallies. Enthusiasm soared as banners torn hats waved and the band played. Also reports from Tren Tsix say Pekin relief is unlikely and foreign troops may be expelled from China, with Japan waiting for a lead in a broader war. Presidentials and diplomacy dominate London dispatches with possible Chinese expulsions and cautious Japanese involvement.
Special dispatch confirms mass killings of foreigners in Pekin with bodies burned in legations. American minister Major E H Conger among the dead or missing. Six thousand regulars ordered to the Philippine Islands to aid volunteers and safeguard U S interests in China. Democratic national committee and Populists fuse with Silver Republicans to consider third ticket.
A July 2 letter from WD Wisdom secretary of the state fair in Portland announces county exhibit premiums increased to 20 for first, 100 for second, 75 for third and 50 for fourth place. Eight counties will compete this year and organizers hope for strong county representation at the fair.
Moray Applegate arrived Saturday from Eugene where he graduated from the University of Oregon. He can over the Desebug and Eugene road. James Ebigit cuttings price of his fall wheat and will burn it.
Salem Daily Guard reports Co over Geo O Yoran and staff along with fourth Regiment band and Companies A and B left at 1:08 today for Salem. They will camp with the state National Guard for one week, causing many Eugene businesses to run short-handed as proprietors praise the move and civic pride in the soldiery.
A worm is destroying the potato crop in several county sections, threatening yields and prompting officials to inspect fields and advise quick control measures. Local farmers report damage and seek guidance on treatment and prevention.
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