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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
1
News reports Jerome asks for a lunacy commission to suspend Harry Thaw trial proceedings. The move halts today’s scheduled priy proceedings and delays judgment until affidavits from opposing counsel are reviewed. The courts will decide on adjourning to Friday afternoon for further action.
The Harriman railway expansion across Oregon proceeds despite sensational claims. J P OBrien, Harriman general manager, says no construction will be abandoned. The Riparia Lewiston line, Elgin Joseph extension, Pendleton to Pilot Rock, Drain to Coos Bay, Portland to the sound, Weed to Klamath Falls, and Natron routes are advancing.
Local shop promotes silk and wool suits from 20.00 and 12.50 for wool, black voile suits at 27.50, walking skirts from 2.50, waists in short and long sleeves in white and colored fabrics, with a wide Easter assortment urging buyers to shop now.
Offer broad range of colors and materials for jackets and suits in sizes suited to average individuals from tall to short. Highlighted message invites customers to visit for spring or Easter stock and encourages selecting from available selections.
Glove department presents a full selection of styles and colors for all ages. Elastic kid leather offering dependable quality with strong stitching and comfortable fit. Prices range from 75c to 2.50 for various types and sizes.
Rumors persist that guilty officials confessed before the grand jury over bribe allegations tied to franchises for United Railroads Home Telephone and gas and electric companies. Denials come from board members and executives while reports cite possible immunity deals and looming indictments. Ruef’s counsel says Ruef slept well, hinting at renewed statements to detectives.
A dispatch from Bandon Oregon reports Night Watchman W D Clark shot and killed C F Allen of San Francisco a noted timber buyer and black sand expert in the Tupper Hotel office. Allen had threatened the hotel proprietor and fired twice at Clark before the officer killed him.
Milan March 20. De La Robbins famed terra cotta Virgin stolen from Count Forzelis villa has been located. The suspect, believed to be the thief, has been taken into custody and several possible accomplices arrested. Authorities suspect English or French dealers financed the theft.
Berlin report states Japan engages heavily with Krupp war materials with guns undergoing inspection by Japanese officers at Essen ahead of acceptance. London report notes Lord William Neville, son of the Marquis of Abergavenny, committed for trial on jewelry theft with bail set at $25,000.
In Chicago, March 20, representatives of the Congregationalist Methodist Protestant Episcopal and United Brethren churches met to seek the formation of a general union of Protestant churches.
Chicago March 26 S P Morri sey grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen said there was no truth in reports that trainmen west of Chicago rejected the wage offer and voted to strike. The vote on the offer is being taken and results are not expected until next Tuesday.
Athene March 26. M Simopoulos, son of the finance minister, allegedly in a race with the son of King George on a boulevard last Sunday, ran over and killed a woman. The prince's car, with his wife aboard, could not slow and passed over the body.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi Ed Howell a leading Black banker and president of the People's Bank was shot and instantly killed last night while returning home. No motive is known for the crime and authorities investigate the shocking murder.
Boise March 20 defense motion for change of venue in the Moyer Haywood Pettibone case continued for the forenoon before Judge Wood. A decision is not expected until tomorrow. Dennis H. Stovall of Grants Pass will prepare a descriptive booklet for the Medford Commercial Club detailing the Huet River Valley and Medford area. J G McDonald started a brick plant at Boise with a capacity of 10 000 per day.
Surveyors for the Willamette Valley Company arrive in Eugene to advance street and railway work. A Welch, manager, plans to mobilize crews at once after arrival. site choice for a Willamette bridge is believed near the vicinity of the Eugene wagon bridge. Engineer Simon Kiordahl and staff, previously working on an electric railway route, are diverted to the local line. progress is slow, with three crossings of the McKeagle river noted as crews move toward Martin's Rapids and Gate Creek area.
Stockton Calif March 20 The most disastrous flood in the citys history prevails with water one to six feet deep in streets. Telephone, electric power, streetcar and railroad systems are demoralized. Communication from surrounding countryside cut off and levees believed washed away in many places. Damage enormous.
Or G E Loomis, a key witness in the Hermann-Puter conspiracy trial, testified in Washington on March 79 revealing letters with Hermann and noting he held up S A D Puter for 500 dollars to defend himself on reports. Loomis, a former land office special agent under Harrison and briefly reinstated after McKinley, identified about 25 letters marked as personal and confidential. The government contends these letters show Hermann’s motive to destroy letter books and support the falsification accusations. Continued on page four.
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