Daily Weekly Guard subscription terms and agents
Published every Thursday Eugene Oregon subscription price one dollar fifty cents per year in advance or two dollars at year end entered at the Eugene post office as second class matter Agents for The Guard authorized to take and receipt for subscriptions or transact other business for The Daily Weekly Guard include Cottage Grove W C Conner Creswell J L Clark Colours Co A Drury
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Eugene
Oregon
Postatiice
Daily Weekly Guard
Cottane Grove
W. C. Conner
Creswell
J. L. Clark
Colours—co
A. Drury
Premium offers for annual subscriptions to the Guard
The Guard Printing Co offers new and old subscribers a year of The Weekly Guard at 1.50, with a free choice of either the Twice-a-week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturist for the year. Existing promos cited, subscribers urged to mail remittances and addresses to the Guard Printing Co.
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Guard Printing Co
St. Louis Republic
Oregon Agriculturalist
Republic
America
Oregon Agriculturist
West
Oregon Journal
Eugene Should Fight for Rights Against Southern Pacific Rumors
The Eugene community faces an SP bid rumor to acquire land for new trackage and a possible terminal, a plan the city fears would drain Willamette Valley traffic and tax revenue. The Guard urges shippers to resist with tactics including challenging railroad valuations, routing freight to favor East corridors, and pressing the Railroad Commission for fair Willamette Valley rules to protect local industry.
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Southern Pacific
Eugene
New Depot
Willamette Alley
Harriman
Tailroad Commission
Upp
Willamette Valley
Albany
Untitled fragment hints at river meeting in Eugene
Fragmentary text references a river, a meeting, and Eugene with hopes for a definite result. Contains unclear names and details. core idea points to a city event involving a river and Tallis.
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Eugene
Upper Willamette Valley calls for transport reform
A campaign urges breaking the river transportation monopoly to unlock state development. It argues open navigation from Corvallis to Eugene could win federal action with careful data to persuade Oregon's congressional delegation. A preliminary study and modest federal funding are sought to trigger permanent improvements.
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Upper
Willamette Valley
Upper River
Oregon
Congress
Corvallis
Eugene
Oklahoma constitution frames new state government in Guthrie
The Oklahoma constitutional convention in Guthrie signed a lengthy document, exceeding 100,000 words. It surpasses the U S constitution in size and includes direct democracy devices such as initiative and referendum and direct primaries. The drafting committee added clauses, making the text even longer.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Union
Convention
Oregon
La Follette Denounces Corporate Power In Eugene
Senator La Follette spoke at the Eugene theatre delivering a forceful address on corporate and trust control. He argues 70 percent of men influence taxes industry and finance, charging bribery and corruption undermine government, and vows to fight corporate dominance. Ohio Democrats counter with Harriman and Morton clashes signal political turmoil ahead.
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Senator la Follette
Eugene Theatre
Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
Harriman
Standard Oil Faces Fine Totals After Conviction
The Standard Oil Company faces 1462 counts in Chicago federal court with total fines totaling 29,240,000 dollars. Even if required to pay the maximum penalties, the company would remain financially ahead overall.
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Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Gage's Example Prompts Financiers to Consider Scenery
A historical remark notes that if former Secretary Gage’s habit of spending about two hours daily looking at scenery were emulated by financiers, the public might save substantial sums. The comment links leisure observation to potential fiscal prudence among high-rollers.
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Gage
Sharp says on character and renewal in life
J. Marvin Nichols argues that character outgrows weakness, love requires self control, and true leadership blends gentleness with strength. He warns against brooding, urges daily focus on a guiding star, and notes the world’s admiration for resilient individuals who rise after mistreatment.
Obituary of William S. Ross from Knox County to Eugene
William Spencer Ross born October 21 1834 in Fredericktown Knox county Ohio died April 22 1907 in Eugene Oregon aged 72 6 2 his wives Catharine Larimer and Clarissa Moon and five children with four surviving sons Frank J Albert Alfred and Charles all in Oregon He moved across several states including Indiana Montana Missouri Kansas before settling in Eugene a lifelong Methodist and respected citizen of the community.
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William Spencer Ross
Fredericktown
Knox County
Ohio
Eugene
Oregon
Catharine Larimer
el C. Larimer
Clarissa O Moon
W. 8 Moon
Estella Bloomfield
Dons
Frank J
Albert
Alfred
Charles
Ross
Charleton
Helena
Montana
Brooklyn
Kansas
Russell County
Portland
Methodist Church
Lowell Items Report Busy Spring Preparations and Bridge Talk
Special Correspondence from Lowell April 27 notes Charley McFarland and Ernest Hyland in Eugene on business. Farmers ready to plant corn. Lizzie Warner of Hazel Dell sick. School began at Rush Island with Miss Barker as teacher. Thomas Blakely jogs again. Charley Williams moves logging camp toward North Fork. Roads drying. locals welcome a bridge or ferry to Eugene for easier travel. Frosts linger but mountains lose snow as warmer days arrive.
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Lowell
Charley McFarland
Ernest Hyland
Eugene
Lizzie Warner
Hazel Dell
Rush Island
Miss Barker
Dexter
Thomas Blakely
Charley Williams
North Fork
Ainsy Bongo Digsatare Reported In CASTOMNTA Mystery
Ainsy Bongo Digsatare appears in a CASTOMNTA themed feature with unclear origin and fragmented text. The item reads like a local notes item or puzzle fragment, offering little concrete context or identifiers.
La Follette Speaks to Eugene Audience on Government
United States Senator Robert M. La Follette addressed a large Eugene audience on representative government. He warned that trusts dominate industry and that the rail rate law is flawed, urging voters to see how Senators vote on corporate interests versus the people.
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United States
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Eugene Theatre
Campbell
Senator la Follette
Congress
la Follette
Senate
Senator Fulton
Oregon
Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland in Lane County
The gold anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Rowland was celebrated at their 232 East 11th Street home with all their children and relatives. Four generations attended, marking their 1857 Oregon marriage by Rev. James Fisher and noting the couple’s pioneer backgrounds from Iowa in 1852.
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Eugene Tondy
Micasant Hill
Lane County
James Fisher
L. B. Rowland
Ease 11Th Street
Lowry B. Rowland
Elizabeth McCall
Pleasant Hill
Oregon
Rowland
Plains
Iowa
Matilda McCall
Orlando
Luther
Rowlannd
John W. Rowland
Portland
Stella Gabbert
Eugene
Orlando C. Rowland
Luther Rowland
Salem
Theodore D Rowland
Howard W. Rowland
Seattle
Orlando C
John W
Shorter Route to Springfield Explored in Pleasant Hill Visit
At the Spring field Commercial Club meeting a committee of C W Rychard Paul Bettelheim and J M Stewart was formed to interview Pleasant Hill farmers about a new direct road to Springfield crossing the river by free ferry. Local farmers including P N Shelley W F Drury A J Warbington P N Laird and W R and FE R Lattin expressed strong support and offered help. The group planned a meeting date with Springfield citizens to discuss feasible routes and a petition for either a new ferry or moving the Jasper ferry downstream about three miles.
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Springfield Commercial Club
Pleasant Hill Valley
Springfield
C. W. Rychard
Paul Bettelheim
J. M. Stewart
P. N. Shelley
W. F. Drury
A. J. Warbington
P. N. Laird
W. R
FE. R. Lattin
Jasper
Glass Factory Building Nears Completion in City
Geo A Drury ex mayor of Coburg visited the Guard office and reported the Mathisen Glass Company plant roof nearly finished. Machinery from the East has begun arriving with more due through summer. Main building spans 480 feet requiring 50,000 shingles. Factory aims to begin operations by July first with about 40 workers, possibly rising to 75. Officers named J D D Pirtle president, John Hedberg vice president, A A Stoneberg secretary treasurer. Directors include Pirtle Hedberg Stoneberg Mathisen and Fred Johnson.
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Geo. A. Drury
Coburg
Mathisen Glass Company
J. D D. Pirtle
John Hedberg
A. A. Stoneberg
J. D. Pirtle
Gus Mathisen
Fred Johnson
Rapid Growth of Hermiston Town Shows Expansion
Hermiston Oregon, April 23 1907. GEO F Ritchey reports rapid town growth from a few houses to two large hotels, mercantile stores, lumber yards, hardware stores, a saloon, cigar shop, about 100 houses, seven real estate offices, and a commercial club as incorporation looms. Located in the irrigating district of Eastern Oregon with alfalfa clover vegetables and growing fruit trees.
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Hermiston
Eugene
Oregon
Guard
Shwre
Geo
F. Ritchey
Pacific States to Move Walker Exchange to Creswell
The Pacific States Telephone Company plans relocating its Walker exchange to Creswell to serve a larger population. Cloverdale Camas Swale and nearby communities will connect to the new exchange, promising improved service for all. Jas Page of Creswell was arrested for drinking and disorderly conduct and received ten days on the street from Judge Dorris. This was the only drunk reported yesterday, notable for a circus day.
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Pacific States Telephone Company
Ita Walker Exchange
Crenwell
Walker
Cloverdale
Camas Swale
Jas. Page
Creswell
Dorris
Booth Kelly C8 eyes distant terminals and rail to coast
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company considers securing Portland waterfront terminals and ships to California by river and ocean routes to beat Oregon to California rail rates. Spaulding Lumber may join with barges built for downstream transport. Aim is 30 million feet annual supply, with more from upper valley.
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Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Portland
California
Oregon
Booth-Kelly Company
Spaulding Lumber Company
Bio
Spynulding Company
Boys Sentenced For Robbing Freight Cars
Seven Junction City boys arrested for stealing kegs of beer from a freight car appeared before Justice Bryson and County Judge Chrisman. Herbert Thom and Willard Letellier sent to reform school. Ralph Coons six months in county jail. Lester McKillup Cecil Moffatt Archie Warthen and Stanley Thompson three months each in county jail with suspended sentences pending good behavior. Additional prosecutions possible for other implicated youths.
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Junction City
Junction
Justice of the Peace
Bryson
Chrisman
Herbert Thom
Willard Letellier
Reform School
Ralph Coons
Lester McKillup
Cecil Moffatt
Archie Warthen
Stanley Thompson
Inj
Three Indictments From Federal Grand Jury
A federal grand jury returned three indictments this morning. James Campbell faces a mail impropriety charge after a letter was sent through the mails. Ralph Jackson, an Indian, is accused of stealing a cow on the Klamath reservation. An Eastern Oregon man is charged with illegally fencing government land. a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Campbell pleaded guilty and received a $100 fine and six months in Multnomah County jail after his lawyer argued the letter stemmed from marital grievance.
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James Campbell
Ralph Jackson
Klamath Reservation
Oregon
United States
Cole
Campbell
Multnomeh County
Richard McCann
Wolverton
Portland
Local notes from Harrisburg area and visitors
Mrs George Wilhelm and Mrs Dale visited Eugene on Monday afternoon. ER C Lake worked at local cemeteries and erected three monuments. Mrs A F Knight stayed in Coburg and visited her parents Mr and Mrs H B Gore. Ernest Goodlin sold fourteen bales of hops to James Seavey of Eugene. price barely covered costs. Hops are poor property now. hopeful improvement may come with better prices.
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George Wilhelm
Mra Dale
Eugene
ER. C. Lake
A. F. Knight
Coburg
H. 8. Gore
Mr. Knight
Coburg-Wendling
Prevent
Ernest Goodlin
James Seavey
Plans for Reorganizing Securities Co
The Cottage Grove Oregon paper outlines a proposed reorganization of the Oregon Securities Company into a new firm capitalized at 1.5 million dollars with 1.5 million shares at par one dollar. It plans a 400 thousand preferred stock at 60 cents to Wheeler, 400 thousand common at 20 cents, and 700 thousand treasury shares to be offered to old holders or sold publicly, with proceeds to cover debts and fund deep development of the mine.
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Cottage Grove
Western Oregon
Oregon Securities Company
J. W. Wheeler
Wheeler
Treasury
Old Securities Company
Editor McManus Tells Why He Killed Estes
Pendleton Oregon April 25 editor John A McManus of the Pilot Rock Record on trial for his life for shooting Robert Estes told in court he bought a gun to defend himself from thieves and robbers. He said he fired in fear after being struck and frightened by a man he did not know. The state rested its case around 11 o clock and McManus faced further examination into the afternoon.
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Pendleton, Or
Johna P. McManus
Pilot Rock Record
Robert Estes
Witneases
Estes
Clearing Odd Fellows Lot at Springfield
Mr Barringer of Eugene has the contract to move the P N Goseler residence to the northeast corner of the block. The house partially occupies land recently bought by the Odd Fellows, so relocation was required before construction on the new building could begin. Barringer began moving the structure yesterday.
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Nothore
J. Marvin Nichols
Cupid
Paradise
Hell
Ing
John W. Rowand
Mr. Elston
Busines
H. W. Rowland
Mrs. Rowland
Booth-Kelly
James Douglas
Douglas
Pacific Telephone Company
Charlie Morrin
Bulletin
Harrishorg
McManus
ODD Fellows
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