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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
6
Washington June 23 Assistant Attorney General Pugh says Hyde Benson Dimond and Schneider trials cost the government 45360 net yet will yield 1000000 through restoration of a hundred thousand acres of land and a beneficial effect on future administration of public land laws
Portland June 23 The Evening Telegram reports a government survey shows the Columbia river bar depth at extreme low water now 26 feet in a 3000 foot wide channel, up from 25 feet and 300 feet last year. This implies roughly 34 feet at average high tide.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine declares in a letter that Dr King s New Discovery has long aided his coughs and colds and saved his life He says it is a reliable throat and lung remedy and would not be without a bottle The remedy has led throat and lung care for nearly forty years and is sold under guarantee at W A Kuykendall s drug store 650c and 1 Trial bottle free
Coroner W T Godron led an inquest into Clifford Vickers 16 year old Denver youth who died after receiving diphtheria antitoxine from Dr Geo OB De Bar in Eugene Oregon. The jury found criminal carelessness by Dr De Bar for administering the antitoxine without parental consultation or medical inquiry.
Secretary Taft arrived in New York and will call on President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay Friday with General Luke Wright. He attends Yale Corporation meeting after an enthusiastic New Haven reception. A Pennsylvania Flyer near Coshocton narrowly escaped a deadly wreck when a broken piston rod cracked the engine.
William J. Bryan writes in the Commoner about the Republican National Convention. He claims spectating delegates fled La Follette reforms and notes a split over Cooper's minority report. He argues Taft’s letter aided Taft and that the party faces a retreat in the campaign.
The passage critiques the Republican platform and cites William Jennings Bryan noting the plank for popular election of U S senators was rejected by over seven to one. It argues Roosevelt Taft never backed the measure, while claiming broad support in the country and states prior to the convention retreat. Bryan questions the party unity and reform spirit.
In New York and nearby areas twelve deaths from drowning occurred in the last twenty four hours as extreme heat drove crowds to beaches and water resorts. John Milton died today while saving three men from a capsized boat in the East River.
Paris June 22 The lawyer for Count Boni de Castellane divorced husband of Anna Gould says he will seek custody transfer after the Gould Bagenmarriagé is solemnized and hints that steps may be taken to block the wedding. In Dover England June 22 Mme Gould and Prince Helle De Sagen have arrived and will remain until after the marriage.
Chicago labor leaders declared that organized workers nationwide will not support Taft, denouncing him as the original injunction judge and criticizing the anti injunction plank as a deceitful measure. E N Nickels of the Chicago Federation of Labor warned Taft remains unacceptable to workers and will not receive their vote.
Campbell-Pellman Co house furnishers advertises porch shades in four sizes with prices from 2.50 to 4.50 and a fadeless up-to-date line. The note claims older Vador shades fade within a year and offers free hanging service. Subscriptions implied for the Guards.
Rev Herbert J Johnson of Warren Street Baptist Church Boston delivered the baccalaureate sermon in Villard Hall for the University of Oregon class. His address, The Call of the Age, contrasted social aristocracy with working people and warned of growing class inequality, noting wealth concentration and urban mass society. The event featured a 1600-voice audience, remarks on property, and a musical program led by Prof Glen.
The Zeta Iota Phi female organization, now in Reed mansion on East Eleventh Street, accepted Architect Y D Vensill's plans for a new student club house costing about $6,000. It will have 17 rooms with modern amenities and is slated for completion before the fall term, with site decisions pending a few days. Possible locations include East Thirteenth Street at University Ave or East Thirteenth Street farther toward the city center.
A historic note reports Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup favored by children for its maple sugar flavor. The remedy is described as gentle yet effective, claimed to drive the cold out of the system and is sold by all druggists.
Seven year struggle with female troubles ends for a Pancannla Indiana territory resident after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter to Mrs Pinkham shares recovery and trust in the remedy, noting a call to women to seek advice and assistance from Mrs Pinkham with confidential letters.
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