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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1910

Page

2

Ballinger Testimony Halted As Brandeis Demands Stand

Attorney Brandeis pressed for Ballinger to testify to face questioning amid charges from Pinchot that Ballinger deceived the president. Judge Root interrupted as Brandeis argued Ballinger’s veracity is the issue, while the committee decision kept Ballinger off the stand for now. The prosecution’s case neared its end in the Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry.

Brandes Ballinger Vertrees Brandeis Ballonger Pinchot Uctive Root Ballinger-Pinchot

East Ninth Street to House New Store by Tidball Metcalf

The East Eugene Improvement club met at Rein's hall to discuss a telephone rate hike by Pacific States Telephone. Manager Heaton attended to explain the rise, but the crowd demanded a uniform Eugene rate. They urged possible entry of an independent company if rates stay unequal, and council franchising. Tidball and Metcalf plan a new store on East Ninth Street after Ax Billy vacates May 1, with remodeling views drawn for a front facelift and a likely successful venture by the Portland-based travelers.

Tidball and Metcalf East Ninth Street East Eugene Ax Billy CL. E. Tidball G. E. Metcalf Portland Eugene Rachel Sanders Frank Tenth and Willamette Streets Springfield Heaton Bingham Mr. Heaton Coburg George A. Drury Coburg Telephone Company Pacific States E. W. Zumwalt H. C. Wheeler Ross Mathews Palmer Ayers W. L. Wheeler

Non-Suit Granted in Pattison Case

Circuit court reconvened this fore moon to hear the Pattison estate case charging money for farm management. Judge Harris sustained the motion for non-suit, ending the Pattison claim against Stewart B. Eakin and W. T. Pattison. A separate foreclosure decree issued in Lybert Simon versus L. A. and J. I. Barbie for 5345.36 plus 400 attorney fees.

Daily Guard Circuit Court J. R. Pattison E. Stewart B. Eakin W. T. Pattison Robert Pattison Harris Lybert Simon L. A J. I. Barbie

Sympathetic Strike Called Off in Philadelphia

Philadelphia on March 26 reports the general sympathetic strike in the city is ending as unions resume work. Car men’s strike leaders say the action will continue through the summer unless the company changes its stance.

Philadelphia

Death notices from Eugene and Hang Peter Holm

Mrs Theresa Reeder 29 wife of J R Reeder died at home in Eugene March 24 1910 leaving four children. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Hang Peter Holm 14 son of unknown parents died two miles south of Eugene March 25 1910.

Eugene Theresa Reeder J. R. Reeder Peter Holm

Rew Good News Spreads About Electric Bitters

A 74 year old Elizabethtown KY resident, B F Tol son, touts Electric Bitters as restoring health and vitality. He claims the remedy tones the stomach regulates kidneys and bowels stimulates the liver invigorates the nerves and purifies the blood. He says it cures every time and guarantees it locally through W A Kuykendall Drug Co.

B. F. Tolson Elizabethtown W. A. Kuykendal’ Drug Co

Births Reported In Creswell And Deadwood Areas

Born notices list three new births: a daughter to Clarence Burnett and wife in Deadwood on March 20 1910, a son to Mr and Mrs S M Goddard in Creswell on March 20, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Louk in Creswell on March 23.

Deadwood Clarence Burnett S. M. Goddard Creswell Arthur Louk

Angry farmers seek Home Telephone entry in Lane County

About fifty farmers meeting at the Commercial club parlors denounced Pacific States Telephone rates of up to sevenfold and poor service. They passed a resolution opposing the company and favoring Home Telephone Company as a competitor. W. B. Smith of Hale urged competition while others recounted service failures. A committee will pursue talks with Home Telephone representatives.

Pacific States Telephone Company Lane Co. Telephone Association Commercial Club Home Telephone Company Pacific States Company Mr. Smith Smith Heaton J. E. Heaton W. O. Cook Eugene R. F. D. No. 1 Central W. C. Cook Eugene Ross Mathews Thurston W. B. Smith Hale

Marriage in Eugene office of Justice of the Peace

Claude A. Hardesty and Miss Myrtle Huf stader wed at the Justice of the Peace office in Eugene on March 21, 1910. Both residents of Coburg. Grandma Bushnell returned home to Irving after a brief city stay.

Office of Justice of the Peace Prison Eugene Claude A. Hardesty Myrtle Hufstader Coburg Grandma" Bushnell Irving City

Etna Erupts as Lava Rivers Force Mass Exodus Near Catania

Mount Etna vents a violent eruption with twelve new craters near Castellazzo. Four lava streams merge into a nine mile river that devastates vineyards and orchards, driving thousands from homes as cinders rain down. Troops and volunteers assist amid fear, with measurable lava flow at three to four feet per minute and ongoing tremors across the region.

Catania Sicily Mt. Actna Castellazzo Etna Mount Castellazzio Mount Etna Cantania Mascalucia San Leo Rinazzo Crater Belpasso Nicolee Nicolosi

Tragic Wilmington Crime Record Sets Daytime Death Toll

In Wilmington yesterday three were killed and six wounded as a Baltimore and Ohio express tragedy unfolded. J H Bethea killed Conductor O E Wellman and Samuel Williams and wounded Panic Guard John L Wiley before dying in a police siege following a tense, hour and twenty minute standoff. Additional deaths occurred by suicide after a separate incident as a man killed Mrs Clara Newcomb and himself. The spree included a prison escape attempt with guards shot, leaving several wounded and a chaotic, waterborne siege to end the crisis.

Wilmington Del Baltimore & Ohio Express J. H. Bethea O. E. Wellman Samuel Wiliams John L. Wiley Bethea Stephen Hunter Hastings McCulloch Hattie Rommel Charles Tindill Clara Newcomb

Railroad watchman Edward Scott found murdered in Cheyenne

In Cheyenne on March 29 the body of Edward Scott, a railroad watchman, was found in the Union Pacific yards last night. Authorities believe he was killed by box car thieves.

Cheyenne Edward Scott Union Pacific

Bear Creek Land Speculation in Wallowa County

A man purchased land along Bear Creek in Wallowa county two years ago at 30 dollars per acre and recently sold it last week at 100 dollars per acre, illustrating a strong gain from a short holding period.

Bear Creek Wallowa County

Report on Fatal Blow In Unnamed Case

The note states a man was evidently killed by a blow to the head. No other details are provided about the person, location, or circumstances of the incident.

Wourp R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y D. Pierce

Portland Wheat Market Prices Report

Portland market update dated March 29 records track prices for several wheat varieties led by bluestem at 103 to 104 and turkey red at 100 with red Russian 96 and other grades such as Club 98 forty fold 100 valley 100.

Portland Club Turkey Valley

Eight Sailors Killed in Target Practice Off Ocean Subic

Manila reports confirm a fatal accident aboard the United States cruiser Charleston during sea practice off Olongapo. Eight sailors died when the breech of a three inch gun blew out. several were injured. Names listed include Philip MekKee and Walter Anstodel. An investigation has been ordered.

Manila United States Pruiner Charleston Waa Olongapo Philip MekKee Walter Anstodel Harry Heaton Leo Roemelle Harry Gradeo Ralph Darkman Maxie Barnard Edward Molin

Boy Breaks Parole, Committed to Reform School

Lester Deadmond, a young burglar once paroled by Juvenile Judge Thompson after stealing pistols and goods, broke parole Saturday by stealing bicycle wheels from Edward Cecil. Repainted wheels found on Deadmond’s bicycle frame led to identification and arrest. He confessed to deputies and was examined by Judge Thompson and committed to the state reform school at Salem.

Lester Deadmond Hille Jacobs Thompson Edward Cecil Cecil Young Deadmond Pratt Deadmond State Reform School Salem

Factory Location Thoughts for Oklahoma Furniture Plant

Beverly Reytrece of Oklahoma considers a furniture plant in Eugene Oregon as ideal for freight rates and material access. He plans to study conditions, consult associates, and travel north tomorrow to decide after discussions with partners. Reynolds, a long-time Oklahoma furniture man now in Washington DC, aims to return and enter manufacturing near Eugene.

Beverly Reytrece Y Okla Igehe Hos Furniture Vera Daye Eugene Wiil Reynolds Oklahoma Washington, D. C

River Cities Will Urge Competition

Albany Oregon March 24 representatives of all Willamette river cities from Corvallis to Oregon City will be invited to meet in Albany to discuss plans for river transportation improvement. The Albany Commercial Club and Albany Business Men’s Association will call the date this week. The convention will seek cooperation from Corvallis Independence Salem and Oregon City. Main topics are river improvement and establishing a valley steamship line to compete with Southern Pacific post differential rate abolition.

Albany Willamette River Corvailia Oregon City Albany Commercial Club Albany Bualneas Monsa Association Willamette Southern Pacific Company Portland Ciites Corvallis Independence Salem River Southern Pacific

Dr Shoops Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An article touts health tips and remedies to prevent illness, urges active digestion, and promotes Hal lard's Herbine and Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy sold by local druggists. It claims Dr Shoop's is harmless for mothers to use with infants and highlights its mountain shrub origin and quick results.

Dr. Shoop

Sale of timber land on Siuslaw river draws attention

The Siuslaw timber lands along the river from mouth to upper areas are described as the choicest in the county. Hinkson, long active in cruising, has quietly acquired many parcels, becoming a leading landholder. Porter Bros, prominent railroad builders, have bought large Siuslaw tracts and seek routes via McKenzie to the coast. Uncle Jim Hill’s anticipated movement ties to broader expansion.

Salea J. J Misow Hinkson Slualaw Porter Bros North Bank Railroad Hill Oregon Deachutes Siuslaw McKenzie Eugene HII McKengle Eykene John Porter Jim Hiskeson Jamis Porter Haw Springfield Junction Amt Yar Ing

Cream separator factory eyed for Eugene site

A. H. Hyndman of Anderson Indiana writes the Eugene Commercial Club proposing a cream separator plant to be built here. He claims production can be 20 to 40 percent cheaper than the East with better results and hopes to visit in April to inspect the city. The plant would require about 5 000 square feet and employ many workers.

A. H. Hyndman Anderson Ind Eugene Hyndeman

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