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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
June 3 reports show Governor Chamberlain leading Judge Cake by about 1672 votes with increasing margin in several counties. Early returns from Oregon indicate Chamberlain winning in Marion and Multnomah while Cake gains in Clackamas Clatsop and Wasco. tally totals and county-by-county shifts suggest a tight battle with significant regional variance.
At least 50 members of the next legislature will be pledged to support Chamberlain for United States senator. With Senator Kay and Representative Bonebrake included, the statement number one members will number 52, comprising 13 or 14 Democrats and 38 or 39 Republicans. The group would defeat opposition Republican nominees for several seats, electing Democrats I. A. Munkers and J. M. Philpott in Linn, D. H. Miller in Jackson, R. E. Bedilon in Coos, M. F. Corrigan in Yamhill, and two Democrats in Gilliam, Sherman and Wheeler counties. (Continued on Page Seven.)
London June 3 A rank outsider Signorinetta owned by Egi Felli quoted at 100 to 1 won the Derby stakes valued at 6500 sovereigns. Competing against a field of premier American British and French horses the Italian horse triumphed by two lengths.
New Orleans on June 3 marked the 100th anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth with appropriate exercises. The day was observed as a full holiday in Louisiana Kentucky Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Texas South Carolina and Virginia.
The University appropriation carried by a substantial state majority and indications called for a stronger lead with complete returns. Multnomah County was expected to offset lower Willamette Valley majorities, and crowds gathered around bulletin boards relaxed once the result seemed secure. Students planned bonfires and music to celebrate, while citizens encouraged the enthusiasm.
Washington date reports that President Roosevelt, while riding in Rock Creek Park, had a very narrow escape from a serious mishap yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied him but later made no comment. Carriage occupants who witnessed the event described the incident today.
In Washington on June 13 the president rode a new horse that reared twice at a creek. On the second rise the horse fell backward into the water with the president, who slipped free. Both rider and horse escaped with only a wetting. The president remounted and rode for half an hour before returning to the White House. The young horse was unharmed.
Cleveland June 3 following a cut of four dollars in bar steel yesterday the bar iron manufacturers today reduced the price of bar iron thirty dollars a ton quoted previously at thirty dollars a ton it is expected the reduction will stimulate consumption.
Portland June 1 University of Oregon baseball team lost the first of two games to Multnomah Club by 2 to 6. Second game scheduled this afternoon. Unofficial returns show Lane County dry by 490 and University appropriation ahead by 1700.
Des Moines report shows Senator William B. Allison securing the nomination after early returns. Latest figures indicate Allison leads Cummings in the primaries, shaping the party’s general election prospects.
The candidate was nominated for United States senator by a majority of 12,000 over Governor Cumming in the Republican primaries, signaling a decisive result within the party race.
Montreal June 3. Slr Gil leapie Reid noted railroad builder and capitalist who constructed the International bridge across the Niagara river near Buffalo and many other bridges in Canada and the US. He built numerous railroads and was called the greatest benefactor of Newfoundland.
Helena report notes railroads fail to relieve flood impact across the state. No trains reach Helena via Northern Pacific for days and none expected yet. Great Northern moves cars with minor delays while rain continues.
Mrs Mary Doerman of 69 Tel Court and three children were found dead early today from gas escaping from above. A carload of seed oysters arrived at Yaquina Bay to be transplanted in beds there. Scores: Angeles 3 Portland 1 San Francisco 11 Oakland 4.
Portland reports indicate when all returns are in Chamberlain will hold a clear senate majority over Cake by about 1000 votes. The legislature is expected to contain 52 statements, enough to confirm the people's senator selection, with Hawley and Ellis returning to Congress by large margins. Equal suffrage is defeated, Prohibition carried many counties, and about 200 saloons may go out of business due to the vote.
Washington on June 3 Postmaster General Meyer announced an agreement with Great Britain and Ireland establishing a two cent per ounce letter postage rate between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. The rate is to take effect October 1, 1908.
Co N McArthur defeats opponent A King Wilson for joint representative in Multnomah and Clackamas counties by a margin over 8000 votes. Wilson trails as tally closes, substantial victory for McArthur in the regional contest.
New York June 3 Charles Muir paying teller of the Forty second street branch of the Corn Exchange bank committed death by own action in the basement of the bank today.
Seattle reports an elderly wife, Mrs. King, is accused of killing her husband Howard King in his Ollalla home, then chopping the body and partially burning it. Police say she confessed to dismembering after finding him dead in a chair, amid a forty acre tract linked to the case.
Linn county backs the University with a margin under 1200, a surprise. Victor Moses with Eugene ties elected clerk in Benton county. County Judge Dunn, a University graduate, is re-elected in Jackson after a hard fight.
Chicago wheat prices in early June show June at 96, July at 912 8, September at 8 12, December at 59 with notable price shifts across futures months. Market data reflects a crowded futures board and variable demand across grains.
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