Parade May 2 Directed by Yorts in AR
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a parade planned for May 2 in AR with direction attributed to Yorts. Other details are unreadable or unclear.
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a parade planned for May 2 in AR with direction attributed to Yorts. Other details are unreadable or unclear.
A fragmented line mentions land and residency but is unclear. readable elements hint at a tied round, a deduction, and an allotment of land to a resident. The garbled text limits concrete facts or identifiable entities.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a ware or product near a wall. readable text is limited. no clear event dates names or organizations emerge from the fragment.
A historic high school event outlines next week as the largest class in school history prepares exercises. Organizers note student turnout will showcase school spirit and instructional goals.
Saturday dance at the armory and a Sunday service at Hacca church mark a weekend schedule. Tuesday features a junior and Wednesday a senior class party with a private Thursday gathering. June 9 through June 10 include a senior event and cradle items at the high school.
The largest graduating class at Eugene High School prepares a week of ceremonies and activities. Fortylx graduates are noted among the clannish groups as future leaders. The article highlights debate, school organizations, study, and efforts shaping the school's development.
The text outlines final year events from a small town school: commencement, baccalaureate at Central Presbyterian Church with sermon by Hey W. B. Pinkerton. Juniors banquet. seniors spend time by the Mekengle or Mohawk river. the Senior play The Fatal Men. directed by Miss Wold with cast named. graduation exercises at the Eugene theatre.
Sacramento reports troops stationed at the armory await developments in the lumber strike at McCloud. They will not be sent to McCloud until further information becomes available.
Indianapolis June 2 The Panama libel case against the Indianapolis News owners was continued until October 11 to allow government witnesses Frank Hitchcock chairman of the Republican National Committee Norman Hapgood Mack chairman of the Democratic National Committee J P Morgan and other government officials in Washington and others to testify
Marshfield June 1 Actual work on the survey for the Coos Bay Oregon and Idaho railroad will commence immediately officials announced today. The line aims to connect Coos Bay with the state line, promising improved transportation and regional development.
This afternoon chief engineer F A Haines will depart with a crew of about 20 to begin surveys for a railroad project. Routes remain undisclosed for now. Sufficient funds are pledged to start, with capital set at 25 000 and an estimated 10 000 needed for surveying. Officers say if a one percent grade is found between Coos Bay and Roseburg railroad men will back the venture.
In Eugene a man who owns a lot in the growing community hauled lumber to his property, erected a house, and moved in the same day, illustrating the so called "Eugene way" of swift construction and rapid settlement.
Stephen Hageanny, 24, a German immigrant, left his brother’s Roseburg home at fay evening to bathe and has not been seen since. He speaks no English and is believed not to have left the city. search teams and residents await any clue to his whereabouts.
The Optimist says the Ontario-Emmet railway, planned three to four years ago, is likely to be built within the coming year. The report highlights anticipated construction progress, potential funding, and regional impact on trade and transport.
A local sale offers men’s working shirts in light dark colors and black priced by the material they are made from. The notice mentions a June bar event connected to the sale.
In Lewiston India June 2 alleged defalcations of 137000 dollars at Lewiston National Bank involve two trusted employees. Shortages covered by directors with adding machine manipulation over five years. One confesses guilt. another admits awareness. Bank to be reimbursed from assets and bonding company. prosecutions possible.
A Fairbanks dispatch reports the Bessie Beach dam at Underwood released underground water flooding the Scandia grounds. Estimated losses total about 250000 dollars as water filled shafts within two minutes, leaving the mines irreparable and forcing workers to flee through drifts.
Chicago June 1 The American Railway Association wrestles with a huge car surplus causing logs of idle equipment. It is reported that railroads currently possess enough idle cars to carry between 4,000 and more per day, signaling a serious overhang in capacity and logistics.
The Ladies' Auxiliary changes its plan for the fountain fund. The second division will serve ice cream at the city park on July 3 and 4 instead of at the Palace of Sweets. Flint & McLaughlin will donate a percentage of two days' sales this month to the fund. A play titled The Burgomaster is being planned with ticket proceeds supporting the fund.
Washington June 2 the senate agreed to a resolution for night sessions to debate tariffs without minority resistance. The plan sets ten hour daily sessions under Senator Aldrich.
Reports show a vast freight throughput measuring in the billions of tons each day, with shipments moving across one mile segments in massive scale. Authorities scrutinize logistics efficiency and infrastructure capacity to handle unprecedented cargo flows.
Mrs. Pierce mother in law of Wm Sutherland residing near Hale twenty miles west of Eugene suffered a severe injuries when a wagon she rode in turned over on the county road near the mouth of Wileat creek. One leg broken she was bruised and badly shaken Eugene physician summoned to attend injuries
Eugene ministers consider Sunday summer services in the plaza park with council permission to use sidewalk lumber for seats. Local officials are weighing the plan amid city rules and public space use.
Washington June 1 Numerous post offices in Oregon will get an increase in salary beginning July 1. Eugene Salem Corvallis Hillsboro Roseburg Medford are listed with a raise of one hundred dollars yearly.
Oregon and Washington expect fair tonight and Thursday while Idaho sees cooler conditions with showers. The forecast calls for pleasant weather across the region with minor temperature changes and scattered rain in Idaho later.
In Chehalis Washington workers from the Sells Floto circus placed carnations on the grave of a teamster killed during last fall's Wild West show. Circus staff honor, keep track of such accidents, decorating graves on Decoration Day wherever they occur.
Victor Nord, a 27 year old Dane, wed his bride at the bride’s Hillsboro home on Sunday. The couple had planned to marry the following Sunday, but the bride said there was no use delaying the ceremony.
Three men charged with robbing the Union Pacific wreck near Omaha May 2 were arraigned. The government faces a two day case as attorneys seek evidence. Denver reports James Shelton, believed fourth gang member, arrested with Lilian Stevenson, who claims to be his wife, tied to the case.
Deadwood South Dakota June 2 reports first telegraphic contact since the flood and a conservative loss estimate of 560000 dollars. Mines have suspended operations and railroads suffer after fourteen inches of rain since Sunday night, breaking records.
June Sisson reports the McCloud strike remains quiet with orderly workers and no disturbances. Soldiers stationed at Sacramento are prepared to join if violence erupts, a readiness that appears to have calmed tensions.
Chicago June 2 Wheat for July delivery rose to a fresh high, marking a strong trading day. The market showed persistent buying as prices extended gains amid continued demand and tight supply signals.
The former secretary of the Republican National Committee, Dover, has been appointed national bank examiner for New York by Secretary MacVeagh at the request of President Taft. The fees run about $12,000 a year. Dover, an Ohioan, previously served as secretary to Mark Hanna when he was senator and later to the national committee, continuing until the late Tam Palea, then joining the advisory board.
Nearly 3 960 000 dollars is the estimate for improvements in Aberdeen Washington this summer including new buildings railroad extensions factory expansion street improvements and street railway extensions.
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