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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
2
The article contrasts Governor Chamberlain’s Stayton Oregon speech backing public ownership of utilities with James Withycombe’s private interest stance. It cites calls for limiting franchises, taxing values, and keeping control with the people while condemning political and religious prejudice in elections.
Portland Daily Journal notes James Withycombe, running for governor, was an alien for seventeen years after arriving in Oregon. It emphasizes he only naturalized when pursuing public office, arguing a citizen must know and follow citizenship laws despite being a naturalized candidate.
The excerpt recalls Jonathan Bourne and a contentious push for U S Senate amid party splits in past years. It mentions a Nimah county legislator who voted against Sol Hirsch, citing a Jewish candidate issue, and notes a volatile period with populists and free-state members amid a landmarkHoldup case discussions.
The Oregonian is accused of repeating a Washington dispatch suggesting Oregon will vote Republican to aid the G I P. Senator Fulton is quoted implying Roosevelt fears GOP victory would condemn his policies. The piece notes years of similar forecast and cites past figures from Furnish in the GUARD.
The piece argues Oregon voters will no longer be swayed by Eastern Republicans and corrupt figures like Binger Hermann, noting past elections where Roosevelt influenced outcomes and officials faced indictments. It questions salaries of county commissioners Edwards Price and Lalwards, predicting scrutiny and self-interest in future terms.
In mid 1800s Oregon a board of regents at the State Agricultural College and Experiment Station considered resolutions demanding James Withycombe withdraw his political candidacy or resign his college post. Four of eleven regents voted. debate noted his neglect of college duties versus political ambitions. The article questions voter risk if a governor neglects public duties for private aims.
The candidacy of Hon. R M Veatch for state senator is well received across the county. He served twelve years in the legislature, championing economy and public interests against corporations, earning independent voters' backing. With both parties pledging to back the people’s U S senator choice, Veatch is likely to gain strong cross party support in Lane County.
A New York appellate division decision is cited as holding that George W Perkins did not chime in when donating 4 702 percent to a presidential campaign fund. The piece argues this could ease looting or misused trust funds for political goals and urges strict laws defining trustee responsibilities and limits on gifts from entrusted funds.
Hon J D Matlock speaks out for municipal ownership and public welfare. He is plain outspoken and views public opinion as a weather vane. Lane County sees him as a needed state treasurer, pledging to stop loaning state funds for private gain and promising action if elected.
Puter, linked to selling timber lands he did not own to wealthy Michigan investors, was arrested in San Francisco. The article notes the earthquake and fire left his wife sick, and his arrest shows he risked his liberty to aid her.
The piece praises voters who distinguish good official service from partisan bias, noting Roosevelt era loyalty, cross party support for capable sheriffs like Pred Pisky and Fisk, and calls for merit over party in state and municipal elections. It discusses Matlock’s fiscal independence and Withycombe’s gubernatorial ambitions within a broader Rooseveltian civic spirit.
Hon J D Matlock enjoys broad support in Lane county as the sole local candidate on the state ticket. The life of the candidate is presented as an open book showing honest earnest effort and self made success in labor farming and business. He pledges to prevent graft and ensure public funds earn interest go to the treasury, backed by Lane county voters who know his word is sound.
The article argues the GUARD is not fully independent this year as two strong-ticketed rivals, Chamberlain and Yearin versus Bourne and Withycombe, dominate. It notes the paper’s limited interest in state candidates except endorsing J. D. Matlock from Lane County and cautions readers not to misjudge independence as neutrality or cowardice on divided issues.
The passage notes T. T. Geer, repeatedly printed in party papers, is believed to be identical to the man accused of selling state offices to Sheriff H. Plummer of Polk County and others. His administration drew party disapproval, leading to a refused nomination at the state convention. The critique targets Governor Geo KE Chamberlain and questions Geer’s honesty.
An open road to the Blue River mines is described as a superior platform for Eugene compared with any political party offered so far, signaling strong support for his stance and advancing his appeal among voters.
An advisory note warns voters not to vote straight party line and stresses careful choice for both Democratic and Republican ballots. It emphasizes evaluating each candidate rather than automatic party alignment.
J. J. Walton declares dedication to Lane County interests and public service. He notes eight years as county judge and roles with the state university and board of regents, advocating prudent taxation, business experience, and residence on the east side of the race to ensure Lane County needs are represented if elected.
Readable fragments list party candidates for state and county roles including congressman governor secretary of state state treasurer supreme judge attorney general state printer and local offices such as clerk sheriff surveyor coroner and justice of the peace with unclear spellings and missing context.
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