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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
Paris reports that foreign warships’ arrival has forced President Nord to soften his stance. Safe conducts are granted to several revolutionary leaders and danger to legations and consulates is deemed ended. German interests receive protection.
Berlin reports the German foreign office endorses United States views on Haiti's situation. It clarifies Germany never intended to intervene in Haytien affairs and will continue to pursue a nonintervention policy while coordinating with Washington.
Silver Lake Oregon March 17 A A Dorris Klamath Marsty cattleman reports many Indians dying on the Klamath reservation Six funerals in one week recently and about 50 deaths this winter from a population near 1000.
In Chicago on March 18 to May quotes wheat futures show a range with May at 95 3 4 and July at 90 1 4 and September at 87 3 8. The report notes New York Democrats expect Morgan J. O'Brien to be their mayoral candidate next year.
Washington March 18 A high level labor conference opened with President Gompers and AFL executive council members meeting the International Trades Unions of America officers to discuss Supreme Court injunction rulings. The aim is concerted action to amend laws regarding injunctions and the Sherman act to curb potential injustices against organized labor. The meeting is closed to the public. Also, yesterday the Senate confirmed John McCourt as district attorney for Oregon.
In Portland Oregon on March 18 the theatre and warehouse of the Pacific Coast Rubber Co in the Hotalling building on North First street burned today. Loss estimated at 125000 dollars. Cause not yet determined.
In New York on March 18 the steam er Crown of Castle collided with the liner Kron Pring Wilhelm in fog. The Wilhelm tore a hole in its hull and had plates crushed while at anchor.
Paris reports that the government has not decided to renounce the Algeciras Act reform efforts in Morocco as the Associated Press is officially authorized to deny. Louis Johnson traveled as a passenger to Creswell on the afternoon train today.
Boise March 18 Judge Wood sentences Harry Orchard to death under the guilty plea but recommends remission by the pardon board. He says Orchard told the truth about the Haywood and Peg bone murders and testified fully without withholding material facts. Orchard thanks the court and pleads no immunity or mercy was promised. Tears marked his farewell.
Fresno report says Wing Hop, a Chinese gardener who worked for Professor Luther Burbank, developed an odorless onion. Burbank once claimed such a invention could bring fortune, and Wing’s crop has convinced farmers that the vegetable truly lacks odor.
At the Eugene Commercial Club a March 18 1908 meeting of Lane county citizens drafted and adopted a resolution urging Oregon's congressional delegation to pass Senator Fulton’s land grant resolution without amendment. The group expressed support for Hawley’s referenced amendments and wired the resolution to Washington.
St. Petersburg news reports a deadly duel between Lieutenant-General Smirnoff and Lieutenant-General Fock at the Chevalier Guard regiment riding school. Pistols were used in the Port Arthur era dispute, with Smirnoff fatally wounded after questioning Fock's courage during the siege.
St. Joseph on March 1 Leck Allen, a prize fighter, died today from injuries suffered last night in a bout with Fritz Gutzenberger known as Young Rhodes. The fight occurred at the Eagles lodge and lodge officers may face arrest.
Forecast from Portland March 18. Western Oregon and Western Washington expect fair weather with light frost and north to east winds. Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington and Idaho face freezing temperatures tonight with continued fair conditions Thursday.
Grants Pass reports a high school teacher Misa Violet McGrath and Arthur Murphy vanished last week after failing to report for classes. A northbound train was taken with no explanation given. The couple had dated for months, and elopement was the offered explanation.
Oregon Agricultural College and the University of Oregon show similar prospects with strengths and weaknesses. O. A. C. backs its veterans and new talent, excels in distance events but is weak in sprints and hurdles while weighing doubts persist. Training under Trainer Heater draws over 200 athletes as eligibility rules from Whitman conference do not affect the squad.
United States Senator William Pinkney Whyte died at his Baltimore home after a sudden illness traced to palsy and convulsions. Born August 9, 1824, Whyte had served in the Senate and House, been governor of Maryland, and held various offices during a long public career.
San Francisco dispatch notes the first passengers from the Pomona wreck reach city shores. Sixteen traveled overland to Cazadero while 84 passengers and 42 crew members are due aboard the City of Topeka this afternoon. The Pomona is reported to be a total loss after striking a submerged reef near Fort Ross.
Chicago anarchists erupt after Emma Goldman is forcibly removed from Workingman's Hall by federal officers during a 200 person audience event. Police flood the hall, arresting and ejecting Goldman as the crowd cheers and mutters protests against Chief Shippey and the authorities.
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