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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims painless relief from back and urinary issues, and notes a free bottle offer with a booklet to determine kidney or bladder trouble. Address given: Dr Kilmer & Co Home Office Swamp-Root Binghamton New York. Bottles priced fifty cents to one dollar.
Charlottesville March 16 John Armstrong Chaloner brother of Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler of New York and Astor family member shot and killed an English er Millard last evening. Millard employed by Chaloner had been waiting his wife who fled to Chaloner home for protection. Chaloner, hearing a commotion in his dining room, rushed down stairs and faced Willard who allegedly drank heavily and showed a violent temper.
Washington dispatch says John C. Young was today confirmed as postmaster at Portland Oregon in a standard confirmation by the Senate. The action clears the way for his duties at the Portland post office succeeding preceding appointee.
Died at Cottage Grove on March 15 1909 Henry Harris aged about 48 funeral held this afternoon interment at Cottage Grove cemetery. Portland Oregonian reports three lots on King's Heights sold yesterday for 7500. Sale by T J Wilcox to George H Kelly of Booth Kelly Lumber Co. Kelly plans to build a residence that harmonizes with the district.
J A Ham sold his residence at 471 High Street to Mrs JL Jenkins for 4000 dollars. Jenkins will move into the property and convert it to a boarding house, vacating her Pearl Street home by April 1 to make way for the Osburn hotel project.
Portland Oregon based CuEmrcar Co advertises Woodlark Squirrel Poison to control gophers rats prairie dogs. Claims rapid, universal action with no preparation required and warrants its effectiveness. Pamphlet offered free to dealers and buyers.
Washington March 15. The extraordinary session of the sixty first congress began at noon with large crowds in galleries. In the senate all eyes were on the new vice president and the swearing in of Stephenson of Wisconsin after a bitter state fight. The house organized with 77 new members and swore in the speaker Joe Cannon who won 204 votes while Champ Clark had 166 and other roll calls followed. The president's proclamation was read in both houses and business began.
Washington lawmakers clashed over house rules as Daizell offered a resolution to apply last session rules to the present. The previous question passed 194 to 188 to shut off debate, but the resolution failed 189 to 193, marking an insurgent victory. Clark of Missouri proposed a 15 member committee to amend rules, with debate continuing as Fitzgerald offered a slight modification.
In Wasm rington on March 15 the Democratic caucus adjourned after adopting a resolution to back Champ Clark in enlarging the Rules Committee to fifteen, elected by the House, and to revise House rules to empower the majority. The roll call showed 162 of 171 Democrats present. Leader Clark urged unity as Republicans were described as disorganized.
The plant owned by Bally and Fischer at Marcola will be moved to a seven acre site in the northern part of Springfield. The wording confirms Bally & Fischer are relocating their mill rather than Fischer Bros. The project appears to be arranged with plans to relocate from Marcola to the nearby area.
A Watertown Wisconsin man writes that ten years of eczema and medical care failed until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. The testimonial highlights relief from skin eruptions boils and sores and cites a drug store as the source of the remedy.
Fragments show factions clashing as members urge unity and a solid front to project strength. The tone hints at internal disputes and calls for disciplined action to present a united front amid mounting pressure. Weaker lines reference closing ranks without detailing concrete steps or dates.
Washington March 13 A strategic caucus move saw two Republicans chosen for the house rules committee along with two Democrats. Speaker Cannon endorsed the action and the caucus elected Currien as chairman and Loudenslager as secretary. Dwight named whip as the party prepared to vote Monday on adopting last year’s rules.
Paris on March 16 reports telegraph and state telephone workers voting for a general strike with enthusiasm last night. today the effect is limited as many return to work and service remains demoralized though not fully halted.
Annual meeting of the Llewellyn Telephone Company shareholders set for March 27, 1909 at 2 p.m. at Central schoolhouse District No. 44 to elect directors and handle other business. Albert Anderson secretary.
Have you neglected your kidneys or overworked your nervous system causing trouble with kidneys and bladder. Williams Kidney Pills promise cure. Sold by Lina Drake Company for 50 cents.
W E Sumner of this city sues Portland Eugene and Eastern railway for 7560 dollars claiming negligence caused the death of eight year old Hattie Sumner when struck by a street car at East Thirteenth and Alder on April 16, 1908. Plaintiff alleges cars ran at high speed and were not properly sanded or controlled.
In New York on March 15 the publishers of the New York World pleaded not guilty before Judge Holt in federal court to criminal libel in the Panaman canal case. Counsel for Caleb VanHamm, an editor, also pleaded not guilty and was granted one week to prepare a special pleading on court jurisdiction.
Lonnie Ham, a young married man, faces rape charges in circuit court after his arrest weeks ago. A 12-person jury was chosen with attorneys L Bilyeu and J 8 Medley for the defense and E R Bryson and G F Skipworth prosecuting. Dozens of witnesses were subpoenaed, including the complainant and relatives Stefferson and Boggs. testimony began after 1 pm with the complainant testifying for over two hours.
New York City on March 15 reports Emanuel Oppenheimer and his wife celebrated their seventy fifth wedding anniversary at their East 140th Street home. Born in Germany, both immigrated as infants and built lives in New York. Oppenheimer served in the Mexican War with the Tenth Regiment under Generals Scott and Taylor. His prized medal recalls distinguished service. The gathering included three children, nineteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Local railroad offices disclose Southern Pacific aims to start a 26 hour through service from Portland to San Francisco in early April. The proposed train would depart Portland at 6 p.m. and reach San Francisco by 8 p.m. the next day, handling only through business with changes to other trains yet to be decided.
Mapleton prepares a meat market as 8. B. Colvin and George Fisk erect the building. I. B. Cushman returns from a two month trip to Portland Salem and San Francisco. Bunch of Heceta cuts his thigh badly shaving lumber and receives medical aid. Walterville Incorporation papers filed by Dennis Means J. H. Devor and Mrs H. R. Stanwood for a non sectarian church venture.
George Zumwalt, riding with a crowd of boys, was nearly crushed when a wagon used by J. W. Barringer for house moving ran over his foot. He endured severe pain but his foot was not broken. High school students carried him home. The piece notes the danger of boys riding wagons and calls for police action to hold drivers responsible.
A week of colonist rates to Oregon brought 1545 new settlers via Harriman lines. Portland sent 275, Willamette Valley 272, Hood River 21, The Dalles 10, Pendleton 25, LaGrande 10, Baker City 14, Lewiston Idaho 30, Condon 21, Echo 14, with others scattered. The newcomers are described as a high quality American audience from Middle Western states.
Paris March 15 In fear of a widespread strike telegraphers and telephone employees threaten disruption. Police detachments guard post office buildings while municipal guards patrol and a regiment camps in the general post office courtyard. Main wagons move under military escort.
F W Ogram, Creswell merchant, predicts rapid growth as Eugene expansion nears. He notes a contractor with ten homes immediately to build, and says Creswell will outpace nearby city expansion. Ogram visited relatives in Eugene yesterday.
Salem March 15 The senate and house adopted a resolution to confine the special session to correcting errors in bills passed at the regular session and to avoid new legislation An almost unanimous senate vote and 33 to 26 in the house set the plan with the aim of completing business and adjourning later today.
The normal schools pressed to defeat the resolution but failed. Speaker McArthur warned it imposed a moral obligation and protected constituents rights to introduce bills. Governors vetoed bills won’t be reconsidered this session though authors may seek re enactment, amid a push to follow Benson’s suggestion and adjourn early. Barrett of Umatilla sought 120000 for two year normal school maintenance and a referendum on the number of normal schools at the 1910 November election. Jones of Polk backed a resolution to let voters decide on continuation.
Senator Parrish introduced in the senate a resolution endorsing Fulton for federal judge to fill the seat created by the last congress. The measure went to committee and Fulton’s opponents strive to block its favorable report and consideration.
The plan provides an annual $25,000 allocation for each of the three schools. Details indicate continued funding support from the district, aiming to improve programs and facilities through steady grants.
A dispatch from the Julfar frontier reports about 1500 Persian troops moving from the Araxes bank toward Julfa. They pillage ten villages, burn homes, and kill fleeing villagers including women with children. Refugees number about three hundred on an island opposite Julfa.
Ogden March 15 Rio Grande passenger trains from the East brought 242 colonists for Idaho Oregon and Washington. They traveled over the Oregon Short Line while 110 colonists went over the Union Pacific to California.
Mrs John Wortman died at the North Pacific Sanatorium Sunday afternoon at 2 30. She was wife of John Wortman president of the First National Bank of Mc Minnville Oregon and daughter of Hon Co W Washburn of Junction City Lane County Oregon. There will be held at McMinnville Oregon 1 p m Tuesday March 16.
Co. E. Nute, long time subscriber to The Guard at Stevensville Montana, arrived with his family and bought three something at the corner of Weet Sixth and Lincoln streets, planning to reside in the city.
Salem March 15 The house passed Barretts bill to fund continued support for three normal schools with a 4 o'clock special order after delaying a vote to defer the measure. A senate compromise would keep all normal schools until July 1 then abolish them and create a normal school department at the State University. Unlikely the house will accept this compromise. Adjournment expected late tonight or Tuesday noon.
Resolutions were sent to the committee on resolutions Governor's Message. At eleven o'clock both houses met in joint session and received the message of Governor Benson. The message called attention to urgent need to correct the unintended error in the bill passed at the regular session and appropriating about 400000 dollars for improvements at state institutions. Governor Benson suggested other bills with discovered mistakes be corrected but advised against new legislation. Business began at one o'clock. Both houses were called to order shortly after 10 and continued the organization from the regular session. Representative Brattain of Lake was the only member not present.
Chicago report says heavyweight champion Jack Johnson arrived to fanfare from the colored aristocracy and dressed fashionably. He plans a bout with Jeffries for a purse split of sixty forty percent. His white wife did not accompany him, stopping in Milwaukee to visit friends.
Sheriff Harry Bown arrested Fay Allison for statutor rape of Ada Jackson a 15 year old girl and Chas Dyer for contributing to the delinquency of a delinquent child Blanche Richie. They were jailed and to be arraigned before Justice Bryson with exam requests evident. Dyer and Allison are described as young men from respectable Cottage Grove families.
Mrs. Susannah Barnes aged 60 was committed to the state insane asylum at Salem today by Judge Chrisman after being declared insane by a commission including Dr. T. W. Harris and L. W. Brown. Cause of insanity listed as cerebral embolism. She is mother to eleven children, two of whom are dead.
J B Rouse of Cottage Grove has begun suit in the circuit court at Black Butte to recover money. Medley is attorney for the plaintiff.
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