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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
3
The Eugene Weekly Guard, an independent paper published every Thursday in Eugene Oregon, lists subscription prices at 1.50 per year prepaid and 2.00 at year end. It notes entry at the Eugene Oregon post office as second class matter.
The following are authorized to receive and receipt for subscriptions and other business for The Daily and Weekly Guard Cottage Grove W C Conner Creswell 4J L Clark Coburg Geo A Drury and others listed.
The Guard Printing Co in Eugene Oregon extends a special offer to all subscribers old or new. Pay one year in advance for the Weekly Guard at 1490 and receive as a premium a free year of either Telog week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturalist. If premium magazines are not received readers may choose one of the two papers at no extra cost by sending name and address. The Weekly Guard remains bundled with the Semi-Weekly Oregon Journal at 2250 for both papers.
A historical column notes J R Morgan travels to Washington to urge presidential support for railroads amid a heated battle with monopolists led by Harriman and Standard Oil backers. The piece argues railroading should be a legitimate, capital-based industry and dismisses panic about a looming crash, insisting the nation’s economy is strong and progress cannot be halted by the stock-jobbing elite.
The text discusses supervision by state and federal commissions and the possibility that individuals could be charged only reasonable rates and fares on transportation lines that are owned and operated by the government.
Hon Robert Glenn Smith of Southern Oregon proposes an initiative to amend the state constitution giving Oregonians the right to vote on bond issues for internal improvements including railroads. The plan envisions state ownership later, leasing to a transcontinental company, with bonds repaid by a sinking fund and eventual state control, aiming to relieve railroad congestion and broaden markets. William J Bryan comments in New York on investor hesitancy and railroad funding, urging honest capitalization and regulation. Eugene bands receive local support as a revival effort, with public backing for an organized group to sustain a new band.
A fragmented Albany style column mocks rail leaders like Harriman while praising and lampooning political figures. It notes proposed Southern Pacific depot work in Eugene, university and government building plans, and Ashland's bold publicity fund as Oregon eyes growth. Local leaders push for free streetcars and new commerce amid evolving progress.
Weather shifts from warm to rainy as Arnold Bros move to new meat market and Mohawk restaurant changes hands. Fischer Bros. workers cause window damage. F C Young resigns as general superintendent. Hutton to assume post. Parson Creek school term ends with Marcola beating them 13 to 9 in a baseball game. Herbine touted as liver regulator with testimonial from J C Smith of Little Rock.
The March 10 handover of the Springfield to Springfield Junction cut off enables Southern Pacific to begin Eugene to Springfield passenger service once the mill race bridge is finished in a few weeks. A suburban line to Coburg Wendling Natron is planned with several daily trains, replacing stage service and edging toward trolley-line offerings. A new Eugene depot is planned for summer to meet these changes.
Washington hearings reveal decisive government evidence in the ex land commissioner case. Indorsed letters from the land office suggest Hermann dictated replies, with press copied personal letters. The material implies official correspondence was destroyed with motive linked to the indictment. Strong yet circumstantial, the evidence points to Hermann handling of office affairs.
In court, Hermann's June 28 1902 telegram instructed Holzinger to suspend the Arizona probe and proceed to Kalispell Montana to await new evidence, signaling a strategic move remote from California land ring witnesses. The telegram's timing and location are viewed as potentially influential to the jury.
The First Congregational church held its annual supper and business meeting with the largest crowd yet seen. Officers elected include F A Trim and H D Sheldon as trustees, J B Hopkins and A F E Wheeler as deacons, F W Osburn treasurer, and Elen Loomis clerk. The church remains without a pastor as a search committee continues work on a replacement.
From Fridays docket the circuit court disposed several equity actions. The Brenette Company v C C Matlock continued pending bankruptcy. John F Kelly v Walter Russell default decree to quiet title. H Friendl y v T D Linton et al judgment for Seavey Bros. for 2402.80 with interest at 8 percent and 125 attorney fees. Judgment for H Friendily 1102.20 with interest at 8 percent and 75 attorney fees.
Peter Garrett 23, once with Multnomah box factory, went on a murderous spree in Portland on March 14. He mortally wounded Anton Grobs and James Higely, and wounded John Gavin, before being captured on North Third Street by Sergeant Baty and Detective Price. Garrett had two loaded pistols and was disarmed to prevent further bloodshed.
Ed Nelson was found guilty of second degree murder and H Danielson guilty of manslaughter for the January 8 shooting of Oscar Lindgren at Thirteenth and Savier streets. Lindgren, who had opened a saloon business, died days later after naming Nelson and Danielson as accomplices.
The text notes Portland neighbors and friends aided during illness and funeral of Mrs Susan Cheshire. It also reports plans by Portland men to build large car shops on the peninsula for freight cars and two electric power plants for the Portland and Mt Hood electric railway at a cost of 5 000 000 dollars.
Portland papers report a lumber strike spreading to major Northwest sawmills with a potential shutdown. Booth Kelly officials say no movement among their workers yet, Springfield mill workers show no sympathy strikes. Portland strike funds reach 20000 from Western Federation of Miners fueling a prolonged labor fight.
Portland March 14 Seventy per cent of logging camps on the Columbia and tributary streams will close Saturday night. About 100 men will lose jobs and 2 865 000 feet of lumber logs will be cut off daily until mills resume. Forty three logging camp contractors formed the Columbia River Loggers Association and endorsed mill owners stance in the disruption.
Washington March 13 Government witnesses in the Hermann case identified letters from Herman as personal or public. Joseph H Schneider, defendant in an Oregon land fraud case, refused to testify claiming self incrimination. court granted the request. Hawley testified to Hermanns good character while Hitchcock and Smith corroborated incidents around Hermanns resignation. The testimony proved less sensational than expected and Hermann appeared pleased as his opponents finished.
Tanner and the firm Mitchell & Tanner faced scrutiny over land office practices. John A. Benson testified he paid 500 for legal services tied to Washington lands, with funds routed through the firm. Benson’s fee details and the firm’s bookkeeping were explored as the trial extends into next month with more Oregon witnesses summoned.
Jeff Markley, among Cottage Grove’s oldest residents, died Monday and was buried Wednesday. A former blacksmith for many years, he was known as a good citizen and member of several secret orders. He leaves a wife and a nearly grown son.
At the office of Justice of the Peace R. B. Bryson, officiating at 2 pm, W. W. Clymer and Miss Emma Roth, both of EBu, were married.
Albany reports Mrs. Russell Sage via counsel Henry W. DeForest confirms a Sage Foundation Fund bill in the legislature. She has set aside 100000000 dollars to endow the foundation to study and address adverse social conditions across the United States, including ignorance poverty and vice, with aims to ameliorate and remedy them through appropriate means.
Editor D N Walker of the Enterprise Louisa Virginia reports a wall wound on his foot healed instantly by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with no inflammation. The salve is advertised as healing every sore burn and skin disease, guaranteed at W L DeLano’s Drug Store for 25 cents.
J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia says he has found the perfect pill that never disappoints and recommends Dr King s New Life Pills for torpid liver and chronic constipation. Guaranteed satisfactory and priced 25 cents at W L DeLano s Drug Store.
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