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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
8
Washington June 18 The conference report on the railroad bill was agreed to by the house with no amendments. It now goes to the president for signature and final action.
Chairman Hamilton of the House Committee on Territories said he would ask the House to concur with all Senate amendments to the statehood bill. The move aligns House action with Senate changes and advances consideration of statehood legislation.
Washington reports a verdict delay as the Hallinger Pinehot investigating committees meet behind closed doors. An adjournment was announced to next Saturday. Statehood bill passes House awaiting the president signature. House concurs with Senate amendments. leaders foresee adjournment by June 23.
Lane and Linn Timber Company with C. A. Smith Lumber and Manufacturing secure $1.5 million mortgage with Union Trust Company and Frederick H. W. Ransom as trustees. Bonds total $1.6 million, due in installments 1927 onward, covering Smith interests across Coos Curry Douglas Lane Lincoln Linn counties. Instrument signed in Hen Hepin Minnesota June 6 1910. Printing and recording cost $44.
Manager Holt of Fugene Fruit Growers cannery announces the cannery will buy all Royal Anne cherries grown locally. Price set at 3 and a quarter cents per pound. High quality fruit fetches top price. some varieties to be canned for eastern markets. Also notes Logan Merries and red raspberries will be canned next week and urges thinning of apples to prevent small fruit and worm damage.
The twenty second annual diocesan convention of Oregon began at St. Mary’s church with a clergy conference led by Rev. G F P Rosenmuller. A missionary mass followed with talks by Rev. A A Morrison and others. Bishop Chan Scadding delivered the annual charge, praising progress and urging more offerings. Delegates from multiple towns and churches were listed, and a hospital report showed various religious affiliations and nationalities among patients with Episcopalians numbering 186. Total patients 4374 across all faiths.
Lane county Republicans set primary assemblies for June 25 to select delegates for the county assembly on July 2 at Eugene Court House. The July 2 meeting will nominate candidates for county offices and elect delegates to the state assembly on July 21 in Portland. Delegates are apportioned one per ten votes or major fraction thereof in 1908 for Congressman Hawley.
Busy sessions conclude with elections for chancellor secretary and registrar and a long list of board members and trustees. Delegates to the General Convention chosen include Rev. B. G. Lee Rev. H. M. Ramsey and others with Cincinnati the next October venue.
Eugene residents invited to a reception at the Osburn Hotel to meet convention delegates and bishop of Oregon. The article lists numerous committees by church leaders, auditors, education, resolutions, social service, property titles, credentials, missions, hospital and school trustees, and other church affairs with many Rev. and Rev. names.
In Salem on June 15 a banquet for R A Booth of Eugene raised funds for Willamette University’s endowment. Booth pledged 100000 toward 500000 if 200000 more is raised by local supporters. remarks urged Salem and Pacific Northwest to unite for the university’s future benefit.
Myrtle Point Oregon June 16 Walter C Mecum a 28 year old single man disappeared after riding a frisky horse from his father's home and returning to the homestead The horse reared and pitched near a canyon and both man and horse were found in the gully below mangled and dead Officials believe the animal fell with him to instant death.
A historic advertorial promotes Dr Bell's Pine-Tat sh for coughs and colds. The ad touts a soothing remedy claimed to ease throat irritation and congestion, featuring decorative typography and period brand branding.
Harry Stam pled guilty to forging a bank check and received a two year parole sentence from Judge Harris. He must report monthly to the sheriff for two years and any violation or drinking will trigger a penitentiary term. Albert Emmons pleaded not guilty to larceny by charm, while Brown Hansard was arraigned on selling narcotics and will enter a plea later with attorney C A Hardy.
Albany June 14. The Railroad Commission of Oregon will file a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission to force restoration of the old 10 cent differential freight rate from Portland to Willamette valley towns on trans continental shipments. The complaint has been completed and was ready for filing.
Attorney H. H. Hettt of Albany filed and forwarded the case for the Oregon Railway Commission after the Willamette valley shippers urged action at the Open River and Freight Rate convention held in Albany on April 14. The 10 cent arbitrary rate on transcontinental freight from Portland to Albany and Portland to Corvallis was abolished after water competition waned and a water-based agreement with Southern Pacific ended. The move sparked protests across the valley and the formation of a permanent Open River Association at the April meeting.
Major Creed C Hammond of the Oregon State Rifle Association says the state will not send a rifle team to Camp Perry this year due to lack of money. He notes the new rifle range and camp site strain finances, while Adjutant General Finzer desires to send a team. Roosevelt's praise of good shooting and calls for better National Guard funding frame a broader defense argument.
Eugene merchants and industrials back a morning parade with extensive floats and cash prizes including 50 for best float and 25 for best display. Decorated autos and horse drawn vehicles prize money tops at 10 and 5 with carriages and pony carts included. An 8 30 pm masked parade features a Eugene band and a motley lineup with top character prizes and surprises as the festive night culminates in a comet tail finale.
Salem June 15 Jay Bowerman president of the state Senate will assume the duties of governor tomorrow and serve until Governor Benson returns from San Francisco for medical treatment The move ensures a quorum on the State Land Board as Benson is out of state and Secretary of State is away Full authority rests with Bowerman under the constitution with McArthur restricted to private secretary duties until Benson returns to resume office.
An advertisement asserts Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly treats wounds from knives guns nails or fireworks to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene. It claims effectiveness for burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands, selling at 25 cents from W. A. Kuy.
Districtwide list shows numerous pupils across districts 4 6 10 14 19 26 32 36 38 39 40 44 45 55 59 69 72 85 86 89 94 97 101 116 126 133 1431 and Enterprise Districts. Names include Carl Pope Myrtle Freeman Natle Calvert Ernest McKay Hazel Brumfield Ethel Pettit Esther Levage Maud Mead Floyd Johnson Chester Morris and more.
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