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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
2
Campbell Brothers, publishers, issued every Friday in Bergen. Subscription price is 1.50 per year if prepaid, 22.00 at year end. Entered at Eugene Oregon post office as second class matter on March 23.
A Wisconsin paper notes the state will test the primary law for governor nominations in September. The piece questions whether the law will meet its aims, warning it may hype unqualified candidates and demagogues rather than improve governance.
The Eugene Commercial Club elected Dr L L Whiton as President and C B Williams as vice president with R S Bryson secretary and W W Brown treasurer. Trustees include C G Willoughby H A Dunbar Geo T Hall Sr S H Friendly. A committee urged Congress to fund a Eugene post office building, citing city needs and population. Miscellaneous actions covered finances, licensing, road and railroad access, and future city work plans.
The article notes a transcontinental rail route rising from St Johns New Brunswick to Port Simpson far north of Vancouver and the Edmonton line aiming for completion by fall 1807. It reports construction at seventy five miles a month and Edmonton’s population growth from 4 40 to 11 00 in three years.
George Francis Train faced a petite larceny case in Los Angeles. With jurors scarce, he agreed to have fate decided by a single juror who was locked in a room for about thirty minutes. No word came, leading lawyers to suspect a hung jury, but the juror finally returned a verdict of not guilty.
Senator Depew of New York is gravely ill due to fallout from a life insurance investigation. It revealed he had received an annual salary from the New York Life Insurance Company for years without providing legal services. At his age he could not endure the likely harsh criticism and publicity.
A contractor and Board of Trade operator in Chicago left a curious will. He bequeathed P0000 to provide a home for his fox terrier dog and 0 year for the care of his old riding horse.
William Kniapel German living on a small farm near Rugono died last night from heart trouble about 8 o clock. He was about 78 years old and had lived in the area for three years. A son of John Kuest found him unconscious between the house and woodshed while carrying a basket of wood. Dr. Johnson could not revive him. He had no near relatives. The funeral was held this afternoon and he was buried in the I O O F cemetery.
Adjourned city council session tackles raising saloon licenses from 600 to 900 dollars a year. A petition to allow voter opinion on minimum license was debated and defeated after a split vote. City Attorney ordered to notify Southern Pacific to remove barbed wire within city limits.
Work on the Salem end resumes with a large crew, while a second gang will grade and rebuild at Wilsonville soon. W. S. Barstow negotiates rail orders with Carnegie, Pennsylvania Steel, and Lackawanna companies for 16 900 rail bonds. A scow drill will sound for bridge pier foundations as Barstow plans New York and Washington stops to push war department approval before fall floods.
Walter Firth, foreman of a woolen mill in St Petersburg Russia, arrived yesterday to visit his brother-in-law Attorney J. H. Bower. He was in the city during the revolt riots but saw little of the trouble as he stayed at the mill on the outskirts while strikes closed town. He decided to return to America to remain.
The Guard publishes the council vote result on a water ownership resolution. Favoring the measure were Councilmen Matlock Calkins Garrett and Henderson. opposing were Mayor Wilkins and Councilmen Bristow Spencer Horn and Beckwith.
Mr Farlow the boys’ father asserts the youths had no role in the Miller girls matter in the months before the Stiles tragedy. He says the boys did not coerce the girls or implicate the late chief of police. The parents had urged their sons to end relations with the girls and regret any implication.
William R. Elliott and Mada line E. E. Williams wed today at the bride’s Eugene home. Thea J. Elliott justice of the peace and father of the groom officiated. Rex liquid spray, a time and sulphur preparation, is praised for ease and is recommended by Pullman Agricultural College based on hardware retailer Chambers.
Eighty five Greek workers employed by Southern Pacific on laying new steel rails struck this morning two miles below the city over a foreman dispute. Several became drunk, causing street disturbances, and one man was arrested for indecent exposure. Officials appointed a new foreman and timekeeper. return to work expected tomorrow.
Springfield discusses Fourth of July plans and a new all night telephone service under Manager Peery. Chas Rivett to erect a brick building on Main Street. Over 20 new news phones to be added next week. Mrs. W F Hunnientt seeks medical care in Portland at Good Samaritan Hospital. Local lads visit Ex pane to see engineer Smock ride the Elk. J W Doran learns his brother was killed in a Sacramento boiler explosion. Doran himself severely injured.
G W Griffin Republican candidate files his notification with Lane County officials. He resides at 408 Lawler Street Eugene Oregon and lists a platform including raising state revenues by indirect taxation of corporate franchises. He vows to accept nomination if offered and to pursue taxing railroad and communications firms uniformly.
The statement pledges to support inheritance tax and state university funding, seek national aid for Sinslaw harbor, authorize supervised prisoner labor on highways, and to vote for constituents’ approval. It adds a personal note that the candidate will work for Lane county and Oregon, printed after the name on the nominating ballot.
A political platform arguing federal regulation of public utilities by the Interstate Commerce Commission, opposition to trusts, and support for American labor. It calls for retaining tariffs, expanding port and canal projects on the Columbia, federal ownership of locks at Oregon City, and direct senator elections. It also favors reclamation of arid lands and constitutional amendment for direct senate vote.
A biography praising Charles A. Johns a Baker City figure with deep roots in Oregon. It highlights his birth US citizenship age experience Willamette Valley Baker County education Willamette University degree 1878 law 1881 mayor 1901 1892 school director 1904 strong business support and party loyalty. It argues his unity republican fit cross eastern Oregon and strong legal reputation.
The Twice-a-Week Republic, Progress and Republic papers promote a large colored picture of George Washington, framed as a home ornament. The offer runs through current subscribers who may renew for a year, with payment by money order or draft. Subscriptions and address details obscure but imply a special sale for a decorative print.
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