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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
10
Caldwell report notes Orchard's continued confession of murder linked to former Governor Steunenberg and 18 others. Judge Wood adjourns Haywood trial in Boise to allow formal postponement. Orchard escorted from Boise to Caldwell without incident and returned to the capital.
In a lengthy cross examination that stretched nine days, Orchard described his conversion in prison and his past life as a Mason in Canada. He testified about promises to influence confessions if Steve Adams were jailed with him, and noted talks among Haywood Moyer and others that harming federation informants would be punished. The session ended with the cross examination at 2:30.
Joaquin Miller and brother Geo. M Miller plan to develop a water power site on the Siuslaw River with a three mile canal and a 75 foot drop. They will invest several thousand dollars, aim to generate electricity or run a sawmill, and may make the site near Swiss Home a summer or permanent home. Miller denies senate ambitions and appears in good health after recent California arrival. Cannery work continues with cherry processing and over 50 workers.
Fragmentary ad text promotes McDougal kitchen cabinets with a claim that they save women steps. Trademark line cites Chambers Hardware Co, California, and a person or entity named Stott.
St Petersburg June 14 Premier Stolypin urged the lower house to eject 55 social democrats and approve arrest warrants for sixteen leaders over a conspiracy to overthrow the government and set up a democratic republic. The house recessed without voting. June 17 opposition to Stolypin’s coup d etat grows amid cabinet and central committee concerns.
A fragment notes opposition casts the scene as part of a strong reactionary intrigue. The text hints at hidden plots shaping political currents without detailing names or events.
June 17 Sebastopol dispatch reports a torpedo boat under Lieutenant Ruzhek fired a blank Whitehead at the steam cutter carrying Rear Admiral Wiren and the Black Sea fleet. The round penetrated the water tank. Ruzhek and three junior lieutenants were degraded and arrested for attempting to sink the cruiser amid claims of accident.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas signed an imperial ukase dissolving the current Douma and ordering elections for its successor to meet in due course. The move signals a decisive shift in political authority as authorities move to reconstitute legislative power.
The new election law dissolves the Douma claiming necessity to save Russia from anarchy. It overrules the king’s proclaimed laws and rejects parliamentary consent for changes. The move follows the body’s refusal to allow arrests of conspirators, with predictions of dissolution since it first met on March 5.
Denver dispatch reports E E McParland of Manitou Colorado a brother of Pinkerton detective Jas McParland who helped expose the Steunenberg murder conspiracy will go to Boise to testify for the Haywood defense during the Western Federation of Miners case. He was deported from Cripple Creek during strike riots with union miners and sympathizers sent by train to Kansas.
Bohemia LeRoy mine interests draw Eugene and Bohemia figures with Tobey visiting to oversee matters. County surveyor Collier leads a Bohemia land survey crew. School election shows low turnout with 59 voters. J M Isham and Oliver Veatch win director and J K Barrett re-elected clerk. Real estate agent Fingal Hinds records two key sales to Sylvester Boyd of Medford, signaling Lane county fruit acreage potential.
Junction City resident Frank M Workern of Rocview petitions Lane County to hold a similar livestock show after reading Corvallis coverage in Pacific Homestead. Editor Guard notes Corvallis event details and local court term in session.
A large crowd gathered for the Rinehart reunion near Springfield with many participants listed from Springfield Mayville Burns Corvallis Summerville and Elgin including J R McPherson Mrs Mary E McPherson Edna McPherson Lee Davis Lena Davis and Etta Davis among others. The roster includes numerous Davis Drinkwater Withers Dyer Edwards and Rinehart family members spanning several towns.
A long list of individuals sharing the Rinehart and Edwards surnames appears, with residents or connections spanning Ashland North Yamhill LaGrande Walla Walla Eugene Sacramento Springfield Spring Vera Springfield and Alex. Names include Cassie F E Rinehart Estella Rinehart Sarah Crum Carrie Wilkins Willie Wilkins Merrill Wilkins Velma Wilkins Lester Wilkins L C Rinehart T A Rinehart Bettle A Rinehart Winnifred Rinehart Abbie Rinehart 5S E Rinehart G L Rinehart H D Edwards Blanche Edwards Ina J Edwarda Zelma Edwards Clara C Dougherty T E Edwards Jennie Edwards Jp Ruby C Edwards Vera BR Edwards T Dee Edwards Keith Edwards Frepien HM Edwards Addie Winzenreid Lucy Ramsey visitor and others.
Local notes report Mrs. Ben Jackson and Byron leaving June 8 for Portland then Pendleton with relatives for about three weeks. Miss Pearl Davis of Walton completed term June 14 and returned home. Mrs. Gilmore and children planned Hood River visits. J A Briggs Co prepares to fill lumber orders as mill is set and whistle awaited. Calf sale netted over $18 for B. B. Jackson. Young people hosted Mia Davis birthday party at Ben Pare home. Mr. Gilmore builds picket fence enhancing his farm. Road supervisor Cormany finished assignment. Farms for sale in valley. Goats for sale. Mrs. Harding traveled to Eugene. Cormery visited Eugene on business. Harry Vance of Corvallis visiting old friends. Frank Lajoie praised as a trotter. Sunday school attendance strong and funeral well attended. Schon election passed quietly with Cardwell director and Mackle re-elected clerk. William Crease returned from Corvallis.
Central June 19 Special Correspondence Rev C A Stillman Congregational missionary for Oregon held protracted services at Central the forese part of last week. Edd Dahlin confined with a severe cold. Graduating exercises will be held the evening of the 2 lat. Ladies Aid bazaar and free refreshments follow. Various locals visited, Mrs Miler and Ida Job traveled to Eastern Oregon, Miss De Fitch returned from Pleasant Hill, Dave Zahner a frequent visitor, Otto Petzold eighth grade exams held the 13th and 14th, Ole Halderson party with 32 neighbors, fine lunch, Alice Baker had Eugene visitors.
Mrs. Plaber moved into a newly purchased home from John Berton. Miss Katie January visits her sister Mrs. P. A. Yates. Mrs. Add'ton, state superintendent of the W. C. T. U., will be in Irving June 26 for an all day program and basket dinner at the MBE South church. A.J. Zomwalt plans a brief visit to Oaksdale, Washington. Richard Cook is sawing wood locally this week.
John Schultz of Alene reports a cattle loss after a rough ride home on Friday traffic. Westers Creson sold a buyer driven out nearly 79 head in that area. Schultz states eight lost head were jost on the wet road near the Siwainw.
Claud A. Hardisty of Marcola and Miss Ethel Cruzan of Eugene were married in Justice of the Peace R. Bryson's office in Eugene this forenoon.
W C Zeigler from Portland reports the Philomath United Brethren conference ended Sunday with Rev C C Bell named Eugene pastor. Mrs Numah assigned to Irving church. Eugene pastor to supply Goshen pulpit. Bishop W M Bell presided. Philo math College trustees plan major expansion. £5250 raised Sunday for the work. crevass to start in state and East. endowment fund targeted to lift the college.
A meeting in Portland launched Fred Mutkey’s campaign to succeed Senator Fulton. An organization named City Republican and Oregon Development Club was formed to advance his interests, signaling a focus on development as a core aim.
The text discusses attempts by Portland politicians to control state politics and forecasts failure of machine influence in Oregon. It argues Republicans should avoid opposing Senator Fulton’s re election, praising his ability and constituency service while warning that backing MelTkey or Duke could backfire. It ends urging readers to subscribe to the Daily Guard.
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