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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows subscription pricing and post office handling for The Guard. Mentions Eugene Oregon second class matter and agents in Cottage Grove Coburg and Creewell with names W. C. Conner J. L. Clark Geo. A. Drury.
The Guard Printing Co offers new or old subscribers one year prepaid at 1 50 for the Weekly Guard with a free one year choice of the Twice a week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturalist. Subscribers may still receive the Oregon Journal at 2 25 for both papers. Remittances go to GUARD PRINTING CO Eugene Oregon.
Senator Depew argues country boys face tougher paths to business and political success than city sons. Rural citizens engage year round in debates, education, and public affairs while cities trend toward episodic interest and social distractions.
The article critiques Mr Harriman and congressional action on railroads, arguing regulation of rates should align with dividends and improvements. It notes Newland's proposal to cap dividends and fund upgrades, warns of stock-driven finance, and predicts closer ties with government to avoid railroad absorption by the state, with the public bearing the costs.
The article notes Senator Fulton plans to tour the state to study local needs and may visit Eugene to push opening the upper Willamette to navigation. It argues minimal works, like three cheap locks and channel cleaning, could enable unobstructed Eugene to Corvallis travel, with federal aid sought through persistent united effort.
Washington regulates the growing souvenir postcard trade as millions of cards circulate nationwide and internationally. The department aims to keep the practice within reasonable bounds amid broad postal use and varied missives.
Postmasters receive new rules governing popular forms of communication. Cards must be within specified size limits 3 9 16 by 5 9 16 inches to 2 by 4 inches and match official postcard form weight. Faces may divide with writing on left and address on right. Leather and other materials face stricter handling.
Oregon supporters clash with critics over a 125000 yearly state investment for university upkeep and growth. The article cites Victor Henderson of California detailing San Francisco losses from earthquake damage and the high value of university assets, noting California’s larger scale despite Oregon’s smaller income.
A speaker claims James Steel was appointed state bank examiner in a pushy scheming move by Secretary of State Benson to install Dr Steiner as superintendent of the insane asylum. The speaker depicts it as a coercive hold-up to secure the office for Jim Steele, describing it as a bare faced theft of an office.
The text predicts the railroad commission will be a political flashpoint again, with calls for abolition seeming likely to be unanimous. It claims Davey and his railroad faction secured the bill, signaling the commission will bow to railroad interests when chosen.
Bryan accuses the railroad magnates of stirring suspicion that led to public distrust, claiming they alone are responsible for the decay of confidence in the industry.
Fortified by a wave of sentiment, observers note that the phrase tea fight survives as a dated but recognizably descriptive label. Critics say the term reflects a culture clash over beverage choices amid evolving social norms.
The text reframes elite financial talk into plain speech stating that unless they can continue minting millions their livelihoods will be curtailed. It reflects disputes over wealth, power, and the conditions placed on ordinary workers by big-money interests.
Public interest flares only for a personal clash between senators as the Brownsville investigation resumes in Washington by the Senate military committee.
As traders realized water pressure could trigger a dangerous flood they loudly urged Uncle Sam to provide life preservers. The scene captures a panic among investors calling for government aid amid imminent danger.
The article notes Hetty Green ignoring fashionable trends and not ordering a new Easter bonnet. It contrasts her stance with Wall Street activity where traders are nicknamed bears after squeezing markets, and mentions Teddy bears as a playful mislabel.
The speaker questions whether a murderer should prove intellect before arguing about a brain storm. The remark hints that even small sums like ten cents could be viewed as restitution, alongside larger figures such as ten million dollars.
The district convention of the Rebekahs in the I. O. F. ball drew sixty two delegates from seven lodges with guests from other jurisdictions. Mrs Ella Frazer of Eugene was chair, Mrs Mary Martin of Springfield secretary, and Springfield chosen for next meeting. A banquet followed as over a hundred ladies attended.
New York report on March 23 states affidavits were filed defending Harry K. Thaw regarding his mental condition and the question of appointing a commission in lunacy to examine him.
A cryptic market note speculates that a mental surge or "brain storm" in investors spurred volatility and rapid price swings across major indices, provoking sharp declines and recoveries amid unclear catalysts.
The Southern Pacific Company plans to replace lost land records and maps by April 1. A field crew of ten per company will work with three compass men, three cruisers, and four camp keepers. N H Martin of Cottage Grove contemplates a one year survey job despite tempting pay. Chas Eaton of Jasper has a badly cut foot from a logging camp injury. Wallace Wyckoff of Outing magazine may spend summers near Deer-Morne-on-the-McKenzie to build a bungalow. N Roney dispatched workers to Marcola to start a county bridge project.
Affidavits filed at noon today by Thaw's counsel D M Delmas argue Thaw is capable of understanding the proceedings and conducting his defense in a rational manner. Eighteen letters and slips of reference notes are attached, while letters Thaw wrote to his bankers in Pittsburg are presented to suggest insanity.
State Treasurer Steel declares that gains or actions credited to him occurred without any solicitation from outside influences. He emphasizes independence and disavows pressure from political or financial actors guiding his decisions.
Astoria March 25. A steamship believed to be the Santa Ana, bound from San Francisco to Portland, is ashore on the north head. Rough seas prevent tugboats from crossing to assist the vessel, leaving the bomber landingcraft unable to reach her.
Seattle report says the steamship Dakota, ashore on Osan reef March 2, has broken up. Five percent of the cargo was saved. C O Lacey, supervising engineer for Great Northern, states advisory cable confirms the loss.
Mrs. Englebretsep visited Eugene at the start of the week to see friends. L. F. McDaniel spent time at Creswell for personal affairs recently.
The Bucknum couple from Coburg visited relatives in the city Sunday while Mr. and Mrs. A Widener underwent surgery Tuesday morning with Dr. Dale and colleagues from Junction and Halsey. Geo Wilhelm family returned from Portland where they took R. A. Rampy to a private sanitarium for treatment after a period in Eugene hospital. Friends in Harrisburg wish Rampy a speedy recovery.
Benjamin K Platts died at his son’s home in Eugene at age 81 from paralysis. Funeral arrangements to be announced. In Corvallis on March 20 1907 8h F Hyland brother of B S Hyland of Eugene deceased was a pioneer resident of Corvallis RB S Hyland wife and daughter Grace attend the funeral.
Ernest Coleman and Nora Mc Clure wed in Springfield on March 18 1907 with Rev William E Plowman officiating.
Miss Hattie Moorehead returns home from Denver while Dc F Hurlburt reports his mother’s health improving in Everett. Early closing movement gains momentum with dry goods and groceries likely closing at 7 pm and Sundays. Mrs J H Moffitt’s children contract mild measles during their Clyde Washington visit. I V Johnsen buys the corner lot from I T Kirk. old Dave Beatty blacksmith shop to be torn down for Independence Creamery shipping station. Johnson plans a new building and second hand repair business. Times.
Anglers prepare tackle ahead of the trout season opener in Ajirl let. Some hope for clear weather to fish early while others object to pre season fishing. Deputies will patrol creeks to deter early anglers and enforce rules. Mrs. Madaca Willoughby was elected district president of the Rebekahs and appointed officers including Mrs. Ellis warden and Mrs. Howe conductor.
John B Coleman, now in San Diego, plans to add two stories to a one story brick block on Willamette Street this summer. The reinforced concrete expansion will cover 60 by 114 feet and create one of the citys largest three story structures. Upper floors may house lodging rooms or be leased to the Smeede Hotel as Portland grows with a street railway and street paving.
Frank W. Davey did not leave his seat as speaker of the house during the last session in Oregon. The article notes his continued role and questions about session conduct and governance within the Oregon state legislature.
The Port land Journal reports a lawmaker introduced a resolution aiding his guardianship of taxpayers by securing indexing and transcription fees. Davey arranged for indexing at ten dollars a day, with six days allowed, predicting no cost to the state yet potential charges to taxpayers exceeding six hundred dollars. Additional fees for secretary of state transcription and compilation of acts are noted, suggesting raised expenses for the current and prior years.
A brief notice reports the appropriation of 1000 cubic inches from Mane Creek tributary of the Slusiaw for water use. It also notes a routing change for mail to California south of Sisson, now traveling via the Portland Ogden route.
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