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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
5
Special Correspondence from Marcola reports plans to erect a sawmill on ground near Marcola for timber bought from Mr. Cole. 8. P. mill No. 3 starts with carriage work. a new donkey engine for S. P. camp No. 2 arrived. dam work continues at S. P. mill No. 2 due to poor initial construction.
Eugene timber broker McMahon sues M. B. Rankin in circuit court seeking 40000 dollars as commission on tracts bought in Lane county Siuslaw country. He asks interest from January 15 1907 at six percent. Attorneys are Judge M L Pipes of Portland and G F Skipworth of Eugene.
In Forbusch Germany an explosion of fire damp killed 75 miners and injured twelve with six still missing. The disaster’s cause is undetermined as searchers report many victims amid a large-scale mining tragedy.
Goldfield Nevada district bands all mines and businesses closed at noon as miners seek a divorce from the I W W. Employers vow to back the stand with powder and lead if needed. No trouble reported, but the goal is to bar all I W W sympathizers from any labor.
New York March 14 Stuyvesant Fish election in St Louis as director of Goulds Missouri Pacific and likely head of all Gould roads signals a vast railroad war with E H Harriman. Wall Street sees this as a coast to coast struggle for power involving millions and likely to be fought to a finish. The conflict stems from Gould retaliation for Gould lines being frozen out after Harrimans Southern Pacific purchase and a deep personal enmity between Harriman and Fish shaping the battle.
The withdrawal of Fish from the Illinois Central appears driven by personal vengeance. Harriman publicly accused Fish of juggling funds and mismanaging the road at a recent interstate commerce hearing. Now Fish holds power among anti Harriman factions and may repay him when opportunity arises.
Washington March 7 sensational testimony in the Binger Hermann case reveals alleged deals to create Blue Mountain and Cascade forest reserves. Sorenson from Portland described quid pro quo schemes with F P Mays and Senator Mitchell to gain favor for school lands, including sales of land to cover expenses and letters describing withdrawals. McVean testified Hermann urged the reserves and Hermann campaigned against them.
New York reports say Morgan gained control of Union Pacific while Harriman and Standard Oil interests shift. Hill reportedly acquired Southern Pacific and may ride a wave from these moves. Markets react with Amalgamated and Steel stocks rising amid talk of further action. Clair Hinkson visits Eugene noting dull logging times in Alma.
A seller offers Logan berry roots and Mammoth blackberry roots. The plants are large with few seeds. Interested buyers should call or address D. R. Lakin at 170 East Eighth Street, Eugene. miéwit
A. B. Canman of Chicago reports relief from lumbar trouble after using Ballard's Snow Liniment and endorses the product. The ad urges business men to adopt Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea for health, priced at 35 cents, via Linn Drug Co.
The Merchants Protective Association met to discuss a Fourth of July celebration, forming a band, closing stores on the Stanford Oregon track meet day May 3, and raising $10,000 to advertise Eugene in the East. A committee was appointed to discuss a milk and meat inspector with the city, and plans to engage the railroad on city prosperity.
Eugene market reports list prices for dairy, poultry, fruit and livestock items with oats, hay and wheat values. In Portland, March 21, Southern Pacific claims agent clashed with banana dealers on a car from the South as jobbers, hucksters, and bucketers argued over ripening, pricing, and allocation.
A local shop touts a new line of genuine All Cock's items, claiming authenticity and quality. Officials note potential tracing issues as collectors seek verified pieces and dealers advertise limited runs to attract enthusiasts.
T J Chambers editor of Vindicator Liberty Texas writes that Ballard's Horehound Syrup cures coughs and colds and offers it as the most effective remedy he has used. Linn Drug Co sells it. A J Price of Marcola attends to business in town Tuesday.
Services at Crow Church will be held Saturday and Sunday with a 11 a m theme Does It Pay to Be a Christian Dinner will be served at the hall Sunday Pastor D E BAKER extends a cordial invitation to all attendees.
Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by all druggists or two months’ treatment by mail for $1. Dr Be W Mall 2926 Olfes street St. Louis Mo. Send testimonials. Sold by Hull’s Drug Store.
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