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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
7
Australian pugilist Bill Squires through Billy Reynolds has signed to meet the Burns OBrien fight winner. The bout is set for May 30 likely in Colma California with Burns and OBrien fighting in Los Angeles on May ?.
In Willows on April 30 the desperado killed by a posse was not Frank Smith though his marks match. The dead man’s hair differs and his identity remains unsolved. Smith had killed a restaurant keeper in Oakland two weeks earlier.
Oklahoma City reports the North Canadian river and Lightning creek receding rapidly on April 30. Many families are homeless and one person is unaccounted for. The total loss stands at $100,000.
A fragmentary report states that if France seeks a commission, there will be no opposition at Washington. It hints at smoother cooperation and possible formal talks without future friction. Details remain unclear due to missing context and incomplete wording.
Oregon Voters decide to send twenty young women in simple brown traveling outfits for the Jamestown exposition in Virginia City. They will travel light with a white lingerie waist a pony jacket and plain skirt as the party prepares for the journey from Portland.
A Fort Edward resident lauds Dr King s New Discovery as his best friend curing asthma six years ago and aiding his wife s incipient consumption. He notes the first bottle halted a terrible cough and all remaining symptoms disappeared, calling the remedy marvelous and fully guaranteed by W L DeLano Co. Trial bottle offered.
Preparations have been under way to recover schooner Alpha from the sand at the Ten Mile creek mouth near Florence. About seven feet deep, it holds around twenty tons. barrels and casks are being loaded to aid kedging, weather permitting a float within days.
San Francisco April 29 Just before the Ruef extortion trial resumes this morning the perjury charges against Chiefs Maan and Ruef were put over for three weeks.
News notes describe the Crescent team’s long home stretch in Evansville, 9463 miles traveled, 70 games played with 54 wins and 16 losses, including a win over Rochester No. 5. Expenses totaled 4085.87 dollars with rail fare 172.98, hotel 1636.55, plus smaller items.
The president has advised the justice department that John Williams January of Kansas City Md should have his sentence commuted or be pardoned. He escaped from Leavenworth in 1898 after a good conduct record and has since lived an upright life, marrying and having a child under an assumed name before recognition prompted re arrest. A petition for clemency has been prepared and forwarded with the case.
Secretary Taft visited the University of Cincinnati delivering a brief address to students and received a warm Chamber of Commerce reception. A political conference is on the schedule for the afternoon with plans for a further address tonight.
An Ohio statesman led the inquiry into the president’s discharge of a battalion of colored troops and later contended with Secretary Taft for influence over the presidential situation in Ohio. He addressed the Business Men’s Club on the Panama Canal.
Eugene readers report kidney pill relief for backache and kidney troubles. R M Miller, Sr of 36 West Seventh St Eugene credits Dean's Kidney Pills with regulating his kidneys and praises others who take the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sells the pills for 50 cents. City council tonight discusses sprinkling streets and a proposed ordinance. attorney says it may pass. Kid Davis vs Jack Cannon boxing outcome favors Cannon on points. A Salt Lake City strike forces 450 carmen to walk. local mill scene described as tame.
Eugene's McCormick's Colts defeated Coburg 11 to 4 on Coburg grounds in Sunday baseball action. Left-hander DeNeff held Coburg to one hit early as Eugene pulled away, while Morriss and Moshberger led with two and two base hits respectively. The crowd from Springfield, Eugene, and Coburg watched a debuting Colts squad show early strength and promise.
The city surveyor marks grade stakes on Mews Avenue and Fifteenth Street as workers prepare. Local improvement talk sparks smiles at the prospect of new yards and shops nearby. Residents Garrett and Judkins showcase upgrades and a festive night on Columbia Avenue ends with a ten cent supper plan by the Ladies Aid Society.
Miss Mabel L. Miller and Robert J. Kirkwood wed at Philip Miller's home on April 27, 1907 with Rev. Geo F. McDonald presiding. The ceremony was intimate with few relatives, after which the couple left for a southern trip. The bride, Fu gene’s native daughter and University of Oregon Class of 1903 graduate, is popular among peers. Kirkwood, a loan office manager at Internationalal Correspondence Schools, is described as an able young businessman. Friends extend congratulations.
A 19th century ad and brief items describe Herbine as a powerful liver regulator curing constipation and malaria fever. A Texas couple vouches for its efficacy over five years. Separate note reports John Bell arrested for obscene language, fined 75 cents, after returning from Portland.
A 500 foot section of a new Locust Point pier for Baltimore & Ohio and North German Lloyd Steamship Co collapsed. About 20 to 25 workers fell with six dead, three missing, fifteen injured. W N Edson, supervising steel work, was among the injured. The two story pier, 1000 feet long cost about 400000 dollars. Warnings had been issued days earlier as piles settled.
Rock Island Illinois April 27 nine women and three children were injured in the opening of a ten cent store when a sidewalk collapsed. One person was seriously hurt. Local officials investigated the accident and assisted the injured at the scene.
Galena Illinois April 27 General Grant birthday observed for the seventeenth time with commemorative exercises led by Senator Beveridge. The Carnegie library cornerstone was laid in the morning, the day marking a notable civic event in the city.
A speech on national unity urges states to curb highway interference while warning against demagogues and over capitalisation. Discussions cover compulsory corporate publicity and national incorporation, plus child labor prevention. Also reported are a court order in Anne Town v Erick Johnson, a Maccabees gathering in Cottage Grove, a state salmon hatchery deed filed, and Geo W Taylor preparing a 60 foot bridge for Booth Kelly near Coburg with timbers ready.
Johnstown reports four rescuers entered the Ber wind-White mine at Foastwell attempting to reach imprisoned miners since Friday. They waded through floodwater up to their necks carrying liquid food and water in water-tight cans. No lights. progress expected only after dark as they inch forward to locate the men.
San Francisco April 30. Twenty five congressmen travel to Honolulu aboard the Buford invited by Delegate Kalaninaole to learn Hawaii resources. The party totals thirty three with nineteen states represented. The Buford also carries four million pounds of American flour for famine victims in northeastern China, raised by the Christian Herald of New York. The Logan sails May 6 for Chin Kiang with two million more pounds, reaching famine areas in six to seven weeks.
Jacob Frank, agent for New York Life, was arrested in New York on forgery charges tied to recent directors election ballots. Authorities allege many policyholder signatures were forged though Frank claims he had permission for some signatures.
In Guatemala City on April 30 an assassination bid targeted President Estrada Cabrera. A dynamite bomb exploded under his carriage, killing the horses and wounding General Cretlana, chief of staff. The president was uninjured and the assailants are surrounded.
Salem April 27 The annual report by the secretary of state shows insurance business rose over last year. Net premiums for the year ending 1906 total 3 256 003 88 with breakdowns in life 1 410 063 03 accident 142 659 45 plate glass 44 089 40 livestock 59 208 51 fire 1 439 146 66 marine 0 0 other 64 049 14 The state lists 27 life 16 accident 60 fire 9 livestock and other lines with eight companies authorized since April 1 and eight ceasing business.
Berlin April 30The federal council today approved the German American provisional tariff arrangement in a move that signals tariff policy alignment between Germany and America. The measure aims to ease trade frictions and set temporary duties pending fuller negotiations.
St. Petersburg reports the lower house of parliament approved the government's recruiting measure. The vote marks a decisive step in wartime policy as lawmakers supported the plan amid ongoing turmoil. The decision consolidates military mobilization and signals heightened state control.
The grandson of Alexander Hamilton, an alienist and nervous disease expert, stood out during the Thu and Guiteau murder trials. His presence drew attention as he testified about mental state and medical aspects relevant to the cases.
Warsaw April 30 The street railroad and factory workers plan Friday night work stoppage as authorities take stern steps to forestall disorders. Reports from Odessa note about 100000 displaced by floods from the Dneiper Dvina and Dette rivers. Local ads urge Ballard's Snow Liniment and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for pains and rheumatism. An entertainment and drama Pay Streak is announced for Donna schoolhouse Saturday with 25 cent admission.
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