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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
A three story brick school in Collinwood Ohio burned after an overheated furnace trapping more than 400 students in panic. Exits were blocked and many children died in the doorway and basement amid flames and smoke. Rescue efforts followed as officials and workers aided in the search.
Representative Hawley introduced a bill in the house seeking thirty thousand dollars in addition to the original appropriation for the Eugene public building construction. The request comes as Washington covers the March 3 action.
Dairymen from the Lower Siuslaw area met at Cassidy hall last Saturday to organize a dairymen association. W R Jephcott chaired. R Hinsley acted as secretary. A five member board was elected including Richard Hinsley E R McCornack W R Jephcott M Dr Scott and Rufus Johnson. The group discussed butter fat pricing offers from Corvallis Creamery and Monroe Creamery and planned to sell cream through a local creamery with delivery arrangements.
Sheriff Fisk notes a great deal of trouble arises from unclear tax payments on property. The issue centers on who pays the taxes and how promptly they are settled, affecting local revenue and accountability.
The text notes disputes over who pays taxes in real estate transfers. It explains muddles when taxes are charged on prior-year assessments and included in the sale, often forcing the new buyer to pay. It suggests resolving tax payments before transfer to prevent trouble between buyer and seller.
In Frankfort on February 28 ex Governor Bradley a Republican won the senate seat with 64 votes. Four Democrats backed Bradley triggering wild scenes as Democrats called for a reversal of the vote. The deadlock stemmed from several Democrats refusing to back Governor Beckham the caucus nominee, locking both houses since the session began.
The grand jury found guilty in the state vs Fred Lemley for violating the local option law with sentencing set for Friday at 10. An indictment was returned against Andrew Berucci for soliciting prostitution and against Clyde Woolwine for fornication, both in custody. Tomorrow at 9 both defendants will plead. Civil actions include Booth Kelly Lumber Co vs J W Patrick and others continued, with numerous foreclosure and money-recovery suits noted.
Seattle voters on March 4 chose John F. Miller Republican mayor by a 5090 vote plurality over William Hickman Moore. James Metcalf Democratic candidate trailed with about 600 votes as total turnout reached 26 860, or 85 percent of registered voters, with all charter amendments including direct legislation approved.
The will of Benjamin Lee who died at his Lorane home February 1908 was probated today. Dated November 15 1904 the will names Jota Lee executrix and leaves widow all personal property and notes, 160 acres to son Benjamin Wesley Lee, and equal shares to daughters Sarah E Robbins Myrtle Irene Lee and wife Lotia Lee and sons Charles Franklin Lee Robert Edward Lee. Estate valued at about 12000 dollars.
Bouton March 4 The Cal umet Herta Mining Company declared a dividend this quarter of five dollars against the last quarterly dividend of ten dollars.
Columbus reports Republicans at the state convention installed William H. Taft and his followers in control, wiping out the state central committee aligned with Foraker and Dick. Walter F. Brown is re elected chairman and Malcolm Kurshner secretary. Garfield’s address drew loud applause as he urged accountability for policies shaping industrial life and criticized opponents who claim the administration went too far or not far enough.
A fragment discusses condemning those who reveal exposure and refuse to admit trouble stems from wrong and evil that was exposed, signaling a charged dispute over responsibility and blame within a contentious group.
Lost Valley notes report pleasant winter weather and a string of local visits. Miss Georgia Parker visits her brother in Eugene while Joe Demerest and T H Fenton travel to Eugene. Mrs O W Neet and Mrs Ford Parker recover or visit relatives. William McBee illness improves. roads drying. Arthur Keeney travels to Corvallis to see his uncle Handsaker. Philip Johnsons at Eugene hospital with bronchitis. L L Addington returns home from camp.
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