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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
2
The piece urges Eugene to reach a fair rail franchise agreement, arguing investors favor a citywide electric railway to boost trade and population. It compares Pendleton and Baker City’s efforts, warns against overpricing terms, and urges residents to press councilors to act, even proposing a rally of six thousand citizens.
In Bristol Connecticut a two year old baby’s illness prompts belief among a 400 strong Italian community that Carmencita Mineto practices witchcraft and is responsible for the child’s condition.
An Italian woman who arrived in the colony two years ago is accused of causing sterility and attempting to stab her to death. The piece questions whether prior months matter in reckoning, suggesting excuses or theories drive the case.
Coney Island plans a seven hundred foot high amusement tower with a three hundred by three hundred feet base and ten elevators. A ballroom at three hundred feet and palm gardens at six hundred feet will overlook a scenic railroad. other floors host further features. The Eiffel Tower stands at 8984 feet with a 33 foot diameter at its base.
The Blue River road issue grows urgent as district miners accuse Lincoln County and Eugene of neglect. They vow to seek Linn County aid if attitudes don’t change and concrete steps toward a public highway aren’t taken soon. Portland requires fire escapes for new and old buildings alike. Ira F. M. Bother, born 1812 in Kentucky, marked his 6th birthday in Monmouth, Oregon, and remains active in politics.
Spanish royalty wedding proceeds as planned after a bomb attack aimed at the king. An anarchist detonated a device as the royal carriage passed, killing the king's horses but not altering the ceremony or outcome.
During this month 11,311,000 feet of lumber has been shipped from the Columbia river with seven million feet destined for San Francisco. For the first month in nearly a year no grain cargo was put afloat.
Athletic officials say German competitors were handicapped by beer use during the recent Olympian events. Critics argue the incident jeopardizes discipline and performance, prompting calls for stricter controls and changes in training culture.
The remark contrasts multiple happier brides with the new queen of Spain and suggests it is preferable to be the queen of an American home, implying domestic contentment over royal titles.
Residents urge city council to back electric road proposals and regional growth plan for Eugene area. The note asks officials to align on infrastructure projects and a broadened development vision for the city and surrounding communities.
A note on favorable growing weather and the expanding Guard subscription list signals healthy interest. The report links better conditions to higher engagement and potential community support, with no specific figures provided. The tone remains steady and observational, typical of a regional bulletin.
A brief note expresses cautious optimism that the best men will triumph next Monday, with a shared hope among participants and observers.
An open road to the mines is cited as the ticket many favor in a regional push. The slogan reflects a broader plan linking transportation routes to mining interests and local economic prospects.
The Oregon track team defeated Washington and Idaho at a tri meet in Seattle with a final score of 67 to 34 to 19. Star runner Dan Kelly won the 1 yard and 22 yard dashes, set a coast record in the 22 yard dash, and placed second in the broad and high jumps. Oregon dominated several events including sprints and hurdles, while Washington won the relay.
A Norwegian farmer Aslak Brautl lost his two mile beyond Crow residence and nearly all contents to a noon fire yesterday. The small building valued at about 50 to 300 with contents likely 1, no insurance known. Brautl, a poor man, faces heavy loss with unclear cause.
Married Geo W Jones and Mrs Searle Morgan of Goldson at 10 this morning by Justice C A Wintermeier. William Barney Sells and Miss Ethel Iargam of Benton county wed at the Christian parsonage in Eugene in May 18%, Rev J S McCallum officiating.
A May 31 1908 card of thanks expresses gratitude to the people of Eugene and Blue River for kindness during a bereavement and sorrow.
Laborer M F Copley sues Southern Pacific for 14000 damages claiming a wheelbarrow plank failure on a Willamette River bridge project between Springfield and Henderson stations in Lane county left him with lifelong knee injuries on October 24 14S. Defense says he tangled with wheelbarrow bundles and company is not liable. demurrer to amended answer denied before trial before Judge Wolverton.
The First National Bank preserves two drafts issued by the bank here and held in the San Francisco vault during the great fire. The drafts, once light blue, now brown from heat, remain dated and endorsed though the indelible ink faded. The writing in common ink remains legible but the brittle paper nears disintegration.
The university weather observer A. W. Taylor provides rainfall figures from January to May for this year and compares them with the same period last year. The brief notes gratitude to Taylor are included.
Edward Dunk Jaspar of LaGrande won the Bennett prize at the University of Oregon for the best student paper on the principles of free government. The prize comes from a gift of 84.0 by Hon. Philo Sherman Bennett of New Haven. Jaspar's paper was titled The Basic Principles of Law.
The Eugene list dated May 31 includes Anderson J P Bond Mr and Mrs Belle Bowers Mr Burke Patrick J Bushnell Mrs Nancy Dersham Mrs John F Hansen Rasmus Humphrey T M Leighton J L Marsh Carry N McKean Walton C Nichols G E Porter John Whitcomb F BE Wilson R. names appear as recipients or signatories in the letter roster.
Lford Shirk and Ethel Bisbee were married at the bride's home in Cottage Grove by Rev. R C Grace Monday night, May 28, 106. After the ceremony the couple left for Portland where Mr. Shirk is employed by the W D Garman Company.
Born at Cottage Grove on May 90 1M to S R Scott and wife of Blue River a 10 pound son. Car of baggies received direct from factory latest styles and Anishes in the market at all prices Call and are Chambers Hardware.
List of real estate transfers including Allen Kirk to Sarah C Kirk for ly acres in section 3 township 21 and other parcels. marriages licenses. powers of attorney. probate matters. and a final account hearing for the estate of Calvin Brach scheduled July 2, 1906 at 10 am. Includes names such as Eugene, Cassius Scofield, F W Ca burn, and First National Bank of Eugene.
General News notes the passing of Michael Davitt the renowned Irish patriot and author at age sixty. The obituary cites his long fame as a leader in the Irish land reform movement and a lecturer of international reputation. Also mentions bully trial of Binger Herman set for June 6 in Washington.
A quiet wedding took place at the home of John Moorehouse in Jasper on the afternoon of May 23, 1904. The couple were George J. L. Beckwith, a Goshen farmer and stockman, and Miss Amanda L. Morehouse, a Lane County teacher. Elder R. L. Callison officiated.
Physicians report more spring illnesses in Eugene with symptoms like languor loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness backaches and weak digestion. Hall's drug store notes higher demand for Mi-ona stomach tablets after tests on heartburn indigestion and debility show the remedy to be uniformly effective. A 30 cent box carries a refund offer if it fails to cure. Garden seed advertised at Chambers Hardware.
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