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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
8
Thursday publication from Eugene Oregon with subscription prices listed. Rate is $1.50 per year in advance or $2.00 at year end. The paper is entered at the Eugene post office as second class matter. Date shown June 6.
The Guard Printing Co. offers one year prepaid at 1 50 for the Weekly Guard with a free choice of either the Twice a week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturist for one year. Old and new subscribers can opt for either paper as a premium, with magazines substituted at no extra cost if needed. Remittances sent to Guard Printing Co., Eugene, Oregon.
The Guard urges Lane county effort to win federal support for improving the upper Willamette Valley water transportation. The Portland Daily Journal notes Eugene abandoned a canal to Corvallis as too costly, but river navigation from Portland is feasible with Oregon removing the Oregon City barrier, bringing hoped for federal appropriations and faster water transit to Eugene, Springfield, and beyond.
Eugene enters city class with steel street rail and suburban line being strung along streets. Willamette street will be paved from depot to Eleventh street and electric cars will run on it next week. The city plans rapid business and population growth over the next two to three years, with property owners likely to demand higher payments along Eighth and Ninth streets.
U Ren, hailed as the father of the initiative and referendum law, is noted for pioneering direct democracy reforms. The article traces his influence on state governance and the birth of citizen lawmaking mechanisms.
In Oregon the proponent favors an initiative measure to grant the state university a yearly $125000 appropriation. He argues popular vote would settle the issue, blocking opponents who might pursue court challenges. He cites Attorney General Crawford on the petition’s title defect and offers to help gather signatures.
The Nugget urges replacing the Eugene Corvallis canal plan with electric road building. An electric line from Cottage Grove through Eugene and Albany to connect with the Corvallis line to Yaquina would be cheaper to build and operate and widen regional benefits. The Cottage Grove Commercial Club requests delegates from valley clubs to discuss the proposal soon.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes continued public reaction to Mr. Corey and his wife across Atlantic postings and U.S. newspapers. It highlights bitter, often contemptuous comments from readers amid a long, continuing story. Roosevelt’s Lansing speech is referenced, and the piece jests about Mormon polygamy comparisons in political discourse.
The dispatches report Professor Lovell Triggs of Chicago University facing bigamy charges after claiming John D Rockefeller was greater than Shakespeare. The item notes deception but contends lying is not a criminal offense, and prison time would be a consequence if proven.
A public anticipation builds for an open trial of Mrs Howard Gould formerly Katherine Clemmons in a separation suit from her husband. The upcoming proceedings could clear or complicate the sensational case for Gotham audiences.
The Philadelphia Ledger tagged Senator Knox an alternative candidate noting his independent stance and deviation from major party lines. The item highlights Knox’s appeals to voters seeking nontraditional routes and criticizes broader political establishment ties.
Captain H A Castle urges reforms to run postal affairs on a business basis, a stance formed after about six years of study and advocacy. He argues for efficiency, accountability, and modern management practices to improve service and reduce government overhead. His proposal signals a shift toward commercial principles in public postal operations.
The auditor of the treasury voices doubt about the claim repeatedly asserted by Cortelyou’s supporters, signaling skepticism about the external case or pressure surrounding the financial assertion.
A sharp note from the interstate commerce commission appears to leak a stinging report about Harriman and his railroad methods. The motive seems to remind Ed Harriman he remains under scrutiny and not yet clear of the inquiry.
In a light aside on campaign personas, Taft is noted for curves, Fairbanks for angles, Joe Cannon for cuss words, and Bryan for a silvery toned voice. The remarks playfully contrast style and rhetoric among leading figures.
Firebrand editor Fighting Bob Evans criticizes a nuisance class described as the American souvenir hunter who steals anything except a cellar full of water. His blunt quip signals a pointed stance against illicit collecting and theft in a public issue.
Britain’s government faces another setback in its Irish policy as voices seek home rule while others vent frustration. Census data show one in five women work for wages, but many still rely on food and shelter, with occasional bluffs at clothing, without striking.
The article notes Washington guessers identify Canon as Roosevelt's second choice and that Fairbanks reportedly ranked second with the public, suggesting strategic maneuvering by veteran politicians in the current political scene.
The piece notes Wall Street’s periodic financial fits provoking cussed chatter among gamblers, yet yielding little concrete impact beyond brief newspaper headlines and banter.
Friends say Senator Foraker would attend a Taft harmony banquet if served the same food as other guests. The remark frames a light, party tone in the political social scene.
A recently indicted New York insurance president named F. A. Burnham has entered a resigned mood. The development follows a broader crackdown against executives in the sector and signals possible farewells and turbulence within the industry.
Senator Tillman takes a brand new role as advisor to a sweet girl graduate. His tall task is summarized in two words get married.
The remark states that T. F. Ryan would not accept the presidency if offered and would decline a lifetime senate seat if elected. No further context provided.
President Roosevelt's well known taste for grand things makes his support for the leading contenders to succeed him unsurprising as he favors the largest names in the field.
The senate committee probes into the Brownsville incident reveal evidence that weakens Senator Foraker's defense. The evolving facts suggest greater accountability for those linked to the shooting.
The statement notes Taft as the first secretary of war to have his headquarters in a Pullman car, a departure from generals who previously kept headquarters in the saddle.
Poem recounts a child named Jim born in innocence who becomes a vessel for heavenly music. An angel crafts a golden heart for him, tuning his life to harmony while distant choirs echo in his gaze. The piece ends urging a subscription to The Daily Guard.
General Horace Porter argues for lasting international peace as practical, with a Hague conference in June involving 37 nations. He cites arbitration, gradual progress toward an international supreme court and a parliament of man, and notes the New York peace congress supporting the cause.
A rhythmic piece blending Riley’s June reverie with verse on blossoms and spring flowers. It contrasts June’s sunlit warmth and freedom from labor with April and May’s fades, ending with a reflection on change in attire and nature’s perpetual renewal. The excerpt centers on June’s call and the season’s vivid garden imagery.
A lyrical verse extols spring imagery with flowers, lilac trees, and orchard blossoms. It paints a world renewed by vines and rose bushes, portraying nature as joyous and fragrant. The speaker uses rich sensory language to celebrate renewal and beauty in nature.
The poem quotes Edgar Welton Cooley about a father who boasted of wartime valor and duty to protect his wife, describing a brave yet cautious man who stayed home. It notes A. A. Raby finishing a cement walk on West Sixth Street and reflects small town life.
J W Geary post No 7 G A R thanks Eugene citizens for kindness on Memorial Day and the reverent services. They salute Oregon National Guard Sons of Veterans Spanish American War veterans and school children for flowers and decor. Appreciation to Eugene press and local merchants and professionals for support and closing shops. A note on non entitled vehicle use by some aged members. C H Baker Commander Post No 7 G A R.
Word from Manager A Welsh of the Willamette Valley company in Portland states the rails received for the street railway line were sent by mistake. The small rails will be returned and heavier ones sent to preserve the track laying kickoff scheduled for Monday next week.
FE. F. Chapman writes to the Guard defending a May 289th arrangement with M. B. Hubble and Mr. Sherman over drays used to decorate and transport elderly veterans and women helpers for a G A R cemetery visit. He clarifies ownership of rigs and intent to honor wives and Comrade Burlingame, noting other rigs hired by the Ladies of the G A R and that no public donations were received.
A deed conveying 2724.88 acres from William W. Judkina to H. R. Kincaid was filed with the county clerk for 8000 dollars. The land adjoins the bie ranch owned by Kincaid in the same section. In circuit court, suit Hawke Hill v Poole and Nichols seeks 78 dollars with ten percent interest from April 2, 1904 on a promissory note. A second suit by Hulse Bradford Cove, Jennings, and Edwards seeks 50.32 dollars for goods. L. M. Travia represents the plaintiff in each case.
Commencement week at the university features a musical festival and a large senior class of fifty six. An orchestra and soloists under Professor Glen Hundreds will perform with special arrangements. The Southern Pacific offers a one and one third fare round trip for attendees. The graduating list includes numerous names from Eugene Portland and surrounding towns across Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees and a magistris artibus program. The schedule lists services June 24 to 26 with sermons, baseball, reunions, receptions, contests, and dinners at Villard hall McClure hall and the university library.
Local sentiment in Cottage Grove decries missed chances as Eugene lands a large mill plant with cash backing. The project promises 500 plus jobs and 1500 to 2000 new residents, while Cottage Grove laments losing a trolley plan and an electric plant franchise a year earlier.
In a minstrel scene Mistah Tambo and Mr Bones seat the audience as Mr Harold Bentworth Gullimers prepares to sing the ballad Dont Go to Sanson and Darling for the Water is Too Cold The dialogue hints at racial minstrel humor and topical references of the era.
The 10,000 acre McKenzie timber tract in Lane county was sold to Portland parties after a Harris Bean deal, with price details: $21.40 per acre in earlier sale to Portland interests and $50 per acre paid by Michigan buyers. Also notes another son of W A Bell has diphtheria.
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