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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
8
Peruna Endorsements From Military Figures Rise
A. M. Lege commander in the Union Veteran Legion endorses Peruna, praising its relief of deafness and recommending it to readers. D. T. Kirby brigadier general U.S. Army and ex-congressman S. B. Yoder of Lima, Ohio also commend Peruna as an effective catarrh cure, urging its use by afflicted individuals. The text ties Peruna to national health and the guard’s climate protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
A. M. Lege
Union Veteran Legion
Savings Tank Building
D. T. Kirby
U.S. W
Washington, D.C
Yoder
Congress
Lima
Ohio
Hartman
Homer T. Riggs
Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C
The
Endorsements by Military Men for Peruna in Catarrh Cure
A group of former military officers and veterans across states including Dayton Tennessee Lanham Maryland and Grand Rapids Michigan attest to Peruna as effective against catarrh colds and related ailments. They praise quick relief from symptoms indigestion and nervousness and endorse it as a preventive tonic and reliable medicine.
Acquittal in Oregon Murder Case Stuns Court
Charles Powell was acquitted in Albany Oregon of murdering Homer Roper near Ottville on the night of January The jury deliberated from 4 p.m. to 6 15 p.m. Powell’s defense credited his good reputation and motive to protect his 15 year old daughter The courtroom crowd dispersed after the verdict as Deputy District Attorney Gale J Wyatt and H H McNary led the state and defense in masterful closings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Or
Charles Powell
Homer Roper
Ttville
Sheriff Smith
Powell
Roper
Sifax
Abraham Seeks Oregon Governorship After Senate Bid
Albert Abraham of Oregon announces candidacy for governor. The move follows a SB bill action and signals a strong push for support. The announcement references prior Senate involvement and emphasizes a determined campaign path ahead of nominations.
Abraham Bares Case for Ballot Lead and Salary Change
The speaker argues his name will top the ballot to attract indifferent voters. He criticizes commission governance as wasteful and urges simple laws. He contends the $1500 salary is too low and should be increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
California man named assistant to attorney general
Oscar Lawler of Los Angeles has accepted the post of Assistant Attorney General for the Department of the Interior. Lawler is the United States District Attorney for the Southern District of California and now joins the federal interior department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of the Interior
Oscar Lawler
Los Angeles
United States
Southern District of California
Lane County Pioneer Matilda McCall Dies in Portland
Matilda McCall a renowned Lane County pioneer died at 5 30 am in Portland at her daughter Mrs Emma Miller s home She was born October 16 1820 in Illinois and crossed the plains with William McCall in 1852 Survivors include daughters Mrs Miller and Mrs L B Rowland a son Hayes McCall and many relatives The funeral is set for Sunday at 11 am at Pleasant Hill cemetery with Rev J McCallum presiding and interment beside her husband in Pleasant Hill. services to be held at the home of Mrs Emily Caughman prior to burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda McCall
Lane County
Emma Miller
Portland
Cas. Griswold
First National Bank
McCall
Ilinois
Plains
William McCall
Rattlesnake Creek
Pleasant Hill
Miller
L. B. Rowland
Hayes McCall
Lake County
Call
Christian Church
Baughmans
Goshen
Emily Caughman
J McCallum
The
Fire Christian Church of
Eugene
Ana
Callum
Gene
Lively Fight Over Payne Bill Is In Prospect
Washington March 19 The tariff bill faces a Senate with diverse opinion on lumber duties and other issues. Maine senators Frye and Hale oppose reductions while Pacific coast and Minnesota voices push for free lumber. Debates will cover wood pulp duties possible impacts on Maine workers. Senator Cullom backs revenue from inheritance tax. Bailey pushes protection for hides or free hides with leather goods tied to leather products. He may offer an income tax amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Frye
Hale
Maine
Pacific Coast
Minnesota
Canada
Cullom
Bailey
New Industry Hopes Rise in Eugene This Year
L Morrison of Eau Claire Wisconsin plans to establish a manufacturing venture in Eugene. He has visited G F Hurd and will relocate his entire family for summer ahead of University and high school openings. The Oregon Trade and Supply Co and incorporation papers are filed with the inty clerk. Other scattered names and partial notes reference local business activity and individuals in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Morrison
Eau Claire
Wis
G. F. Hurd
Portland
Jeorte Farris
J.B. Pare
J Nneon
Pia
Eugene
Mayor Houston Presents Hid Side Of Case In Recall Debate
Junction City, March 18 Mayor C P Houston denies recall petitions reflect on him personally, saying the issue is the circuit court decree and city council order. He cites legal opinions that recall law targets state officials, not municipal officers, and accuses opponents of a conspiracy harming his finances. He sought immediate action rather than tabling the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
C. P. Houston
Circuit Court
Miller
W. S. McFadden
EB. R. Bryson
Johnson
Sheriff Accepts Baby Curls as Tax Payment Oddity
In Albany Oregon on March 17 Sheriff D. B. Smith of Linn County faced a odd case as a woman sent a curly baby hair lock in place of a tax payment. The sheriff announced Linn County cannot issue tax receipts for hair remittances, and a mix up from envelopes may have caused similar surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Or
Smith
Linn County
Roosevelt
Benson Besieged to Grant Pardons
Salem Oregon March 17 On June 16 1907 Slias Tate began a seven year term for burglary in Union County The petition for clemency was renewed to Governor Benson on new grounds Tate is claimed to be innocent Benson investigates the flood of pardon applications since Benson took office with at least 50 submitted titles and renewals by petitioners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
Slias Tate
Union County
Chamberlain
Withernor Benson
Tate
Benson
Six Solons Pay Own Fares in Oregon Legislature
Salem March 17 six legislators Abraham Kay Kellaher F J Miller Parrish and Speaker McArthur paid their own travel expenses for the special session. Total expenses are about 7500 with 560 for asylum extinguishers. Mileage and salaries listed for Senate and House. Remains of Mrs Matilda McCall Lane county pioneer pass through Eugene en route to Pleasant Hill for interment tomorrow at 11 am with many locals attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
Abraham
Kay
Kellaher
F. J. Miller
Parrish
McArthur
Senate
House
Oregon Normal Schools Face Closure Over Funds
Salem March 18 The Ashland and Weston normal schools are no longer state institutions. The state board regents executive committee cites inability to fund maintenance, with Monmouth the only viable remaining school. Closures are likely unless donations cover expenses, while Monmouth reports $1000 in treasury and community funding of about $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ashland
Weaton
State Board of Normal Sebon Regents
Oregon State Normal School
Monmouth
Oregon
Weston
Normal School Regents
Weeton
Board of Normal School Regents
State Board of Regents
State Board of Normal School Regents
Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. H. Ackerman
E. Hofer
F. W. Benson
Junction Man Complains of Freight Overcharge
N B Alexander of Junction City through Evans Coon of Portland files with the railroad commission overcharges on wool shipments from Junction City to Portland. He says on November 7 Southern Pacific quoted 2.62 percent per cord for oak wood carload rates but billed $4.30 per cord on the first shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
N. B. Alexander
Junction City
Evans & Coon
Portland
Railroad Commission
R. B. Miller
Southern Pacific
Alexander
Real estate deals near Eugene involve several farms and homes
Duncan 8 Taylor from Idaho bought the Dr J C Snyder farm of 73 acres just south of Eugene for 7500 dollars. E J Frasier arranged sales including the Morse farm of 5 acres NW of Eugene to W R Robins of Butte Montana for 2500, the Ensley 13 acre NW of town to Prof W H Henry Eugene Business College for 2000, the Sydney Horn residence on West Third Street to J L Gardner for 1100, and the Baker property at East 17th and Patterson to Mrs Myrtle O Nellrom Napa California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Roosevelt Ready 10 Start on Long African Expedition
Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt and party prepare to sail from New York aboard the Hamburg for Naples, then Kilindini harbor and Mombasa to begin a year long scientific hunting and specimen collecting expedition to British East Africa under Smithsonian auspices. Kermit Roosevelt will photograph. Major Edgar A. Means and J Alden Loring join as field scientists. The route includes Nairobi and Port Florence before heading toward Victoria Nyanza and Khartoum with eventual European travel after the journey. The expedition aims to obtain specimens and related materials for preservation and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British East Africa
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
J. Alden Loring
National Museum
Major A. Means
Edmund Helier
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
California University
RK. J. Cunningham
Africa
Housevi
Hon
Central African
Hamburg
Roosevelt
New York
Naples
Kermit
Harvard
Edgar A. Means
Edmund Heller
R. J. Cunninghame
Central Africa
German East Africa Line
Kilindini Harbor
Mombassa Island
Mombasa
Europe
Unitn
Millionaire to spend 100000 for kidnapped son
Sharon Pennsylvania March 19 Frank H Buhl the millionaire iron and steel king and uncle of William Whitla the kidnapped boy said he would spend 100000 to recover the boy Despite a nightlong search by many officers in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia there is no trace of the kidnapper The eight year old son of James P Whitla a wealthy attorney was kidnapped while walking to school a ransom letter demanding 10000 was later received with threat of killing the boy The relatives are aiding the search and advertisements for the boy’s return have appeared in papers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Frank H. Buhl
Iron and Steel King
William Whitla
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
James P. Whitla
Whitla
Law to Make Kidnapping A Life Imprisonment Offense
Pittsburg March 19 Preparations are under way to pass a law by the legislature that would make kidnapping punishable by life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kidnapped Boy Drugged After Capture Near Sharon
Reporters note two men and a boy seen driving toward Warren Ohio. The boy was wrapped in blankets and appeared asleep, suggesting William Whitla was drugged after being taken from the scene in Sharon Pennsylvania on March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon, Pa
Warren
Ohio
William Whitla
Servia Agrees to Disarm on Powers Advice
St Petersburg March 12 The Belgrade correspondent of the Bourse Gazette says Milovanovics the foreign minister told him Servia has accepted the powers advice to disarm. Servia calls the action a guarantee and says she no longer fears an armed attack from any source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Belgrade
Bourse Gazette Snys
M. Milovanoviccs
Servia
Los Angeles Crond Jury Begins Probe Into Harper Administration
A special grand jury has begun an investigation into affairs in Los Angeles under Mayor Harper’s administration. The inquiry focuses on possible mismanagement and influence in city governance as officials face heightened scrutiny and public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Crond
Los Angeles
Harper
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