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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
James Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate is gravely ill with gall stones in Cleveland. Reports say he may undergo an operation today, though later updates suggest surgery may not be necessary. Doctors from New York and Baltimore monitor his condition as the national committee weighs vacancy procedures.
At 1 30 no official bulletin was issued but Mr Sherman was reported resting quietly. Physicians will determine whether surgery is necessary this evening based on his condition and test results.
Utica note dated June 23 reports Mrs Sherman and her son will travel to Cleveland. It is expected that Dr Finney of Bal will accompany them or oversee treatment, indicating a medical arrangement or consultation likely relating to the son’s health.
Washington on June 23 notes no explicit power for the Republican National Committee to fill a Presidential or Vice Presidential vacancy between nominating and election day. While there is no legal prohibition, the committee would face public scrutiny if acting. Chicago reports Harry S. New, head of the National Committee, regrets Mr Sherman’s illness and says committee could name a VP candidate or reconvene the convention if time allowed.
In Chicago on June 23 a group of National Committee members voiced opinions on potential succession if Mr. Sherman were to die, signaling concern over leadership continuity and political implications for the party.
Portland Ore June 23 All the forenoon was used to secure two jurors in the land fraud case of James Henry Booth in federal court. Four jurors were secured yesterday afternoon and it is hoped the remaining six will be empaneled this afternoon so opening statement can begin tomorrow. Jurors named include Henry C Fowler Peter Pearson Frank Odell E Exton C W Hermens and David G Grant. M J Adams a local bank official was excused after admitting prejudice in favor of the government.
Reno Nevada June 22 according to a smelter report the Rogers mine syndicate achieved a record week in gold production from June 3 to 10 earning 744 an hour. The June 9 10 settlement shows 35000 paid for ore and a treasure sack was found at the 500 foot level with 50 feet of ore enough to cover five years operating costs.
Taft tops parade at Yale Field as Harvard and Yale baseball clash. Wm H Taft marches in the front rank with the class of 1878 in a reception before the 3 pm game, then leads a banded march around the diamond and participates in presenting a memorial flagstaff for Lt. Augustus Canfield Ledyard to the University.
Florence residents urge Congress to deepen the Siuslaw mouth harbor by completing a north jetty. After years of refusals, local leaders propose a 100000 bond issue in Lane County to fund the jetty with a plan to repay via modest property taxes, hoping higher land values later offset costs.
A vintage health advertisement touts the Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney, rheumatic, and related troubles. It markets at one dollar per bottle with two months treatment options, selling through O. J. Hall or by mail from Dr. E. W. Hall of 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, inviting testimonials.
Betting Henderson announces a new firm of stone brick and cement masons with a professional card featured in this issue of The Guard.
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised as especially good for piles and urges readers to obtain it from all druggists. The copy emphasizes broad availability and brand visibility in a bygone era.
St Louis June 20 The Mississippi flood tide is believed to have reached its crest at about fourteen miles per hour. Great damage has occurred to small towns and low lying areas along the river and several houses in St Louis are seven feet under water. Streetcar traffic is disrupted as patrols guard the river and thousands of sand sacks are stacked to hold back the waters.
Kansas City June 20 there has been no rain for 24 hours, giving Kansas and Missouri rivers a chance to steady. Both rivers at this point are stationary.
Mrs Emma Renard received a telephone message from Finley undertaking in Portland that her husband Harry Renard died after being run over by a wagon loaded with hogs at Scapoose near Portland. The wheels passed over his head. She will travel to Portland for funeral arrangements. He leaves two small sons.
Chairman Hampton reports nearly 1190 in subscriptions for the Sugene Fourth of July celebration with hopes to exceed that total. Weather promising, the event is expected to be the best in years. The Ladies' Thimble Club plans a unique float in the parade.
Medford Oregon June 19 Judge H K Hanna sustained the prior injunction preventing Jackson County from declaring Medford dry under state law after the county voted for prohibition in the recent election The decision effectively declares the late election null and leaves the city with its existing wet status pending further action.
A reader recipe describes a banana cream dessert: mash five bananas, whip to stiff froth with cream, dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water, combine and mold, then chill with candied cherries and whipped cream sauce. Grocers sold Jell O in ten cent packages.
Medford anticipates a lengthy court fight as licensing of saloons remains in doubt. A demurrer by Prohibition advocates and county actions suggest the case will travel through courts up to the Supreme Court. Licenses issued under prior terms may stand until higher rulings, with county sessions adjourned to June 30 pending action.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 4 Cochran Ga narrates a sore on his instep that resisted remedies until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was applied. He credits a small portion of the 3% box with a permanent cure and notes it was sold with a guarantee at W A Kuykendall’s drug store.
Work began yesterday on a twelve foot cement sidewalk in front of the Sap ford property on East Seventh street. The project moves the street improvement forward with construction starting at the Sap ford site.
An old advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Meouzine Tea cures dizziness fatigue stomach and liver troubles and keeps you well all summer. It urges trial with a price of 5 cents and mentions Lina Drug Company.
C. H. Young departed for the Siuslaw National Forest this morning to resume duties as stage work begins. The forest service intends substantial improvement projects this summer, starting immediately with a main trail extending from the summit south to the Numpqua.
The brief OCR fragment mentions a punt and ton preal with unclear names. It suggests a sports item likely noting a play or sequence but lacks concrete details, teams, scores, or exact context. Further readable text is needed for a definite headline and a factual summary.
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