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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1910

Page

5

Medford Stirs Over Oliver Attacks on City Officials

In Medford Oregon on April 28. Oliver faces crowd anger for denouncing Judge M Colvig and city leaders. He accused E E Kelly of remarks at a commercial club meeting and attacked city council members, drawing stern rebuke from Judge Colvig. Local business leaders say Oliver has overstepped his mark.

Medford. Or Oliver M. Colvigan Medford E. E. Kelly Southern Rast Aight Commerial Club Medford Commercial C Colvig Sedge Kelly

Shall We Observe Lincoln's Birthday in Eugene

The Eugene Oregon editorial discusses observing Lincoln's birthday and questions whether honors should extend beyond one day. It cites Lincoln Grant Washington Franklin and Ulysses S. Grant as heroes, arguing for meaningful national remembrance through study rather than days off. It asks if schooling on birthdays could deepen patriotism and knowledge among children in country schools.

Eugene, Or Lincoln the Guard Daniel Webd Iosbie Thin Iy United States England Benjamin Franklin America Washleg Franklin Abraham Ulysses S. Grast White House Grant Washington Majo Giria

Hands and Arms In Dreadful State

Mrs Inez Lewis of Baring Maine recalls a child plagued by severe eczema for a year with face arms and hands inflamed and crusted. After failed remedies and drastic measures Hood s Sarsaparilla and Hood s Olive Ointment were used. Within months the child recovered completely and became healthy again.

Husband Hood Inez Lewis Baring

Holiday Debates on Teachers and Merit of Celebrations

A reader defends keeping Christmas as a holiday and questions celebrating birthdays of great men. The piece argues teachers deserve fair pay, opposes abolishing holidays, and honors General Grant Captain Jones Benjamin Franklin among others for meritorious acts.

Lincoln General Grant Captain Jones Benjamin Franklin

James Bryce Praises American Universities and Education

Ambassador James Bryce extols the rise of public and private higher education in the United States. He cites state-funded colleges and liberal grants, praising university teachers and the spread of knowledge for youth across classes. He foresees many gifted youths benefiting from broader training to serve society as writers teachers and public workers. He notes strong attendance at state and private institutions and expresses admiration for American educational progress.

Bryce Univeres Ten Brrce

Ambassadeur outlines U S support for liberal education

The ambassador stressed that the United States had the funds and benefactors to sustain all needed institutions. He urged raising teaching staff and salaries to attract able scholars and advance both applied and theoretical sciences for a truly liberal education.

United States Bryce

Seattle Mar Is Starving 10 Gure Ills

E Rader a former state official and Populist leader lies in a Starvation doctor's hotel room. The doctor claims abstention from food is deadly, with no authority to force feeding unless he is declared insane. Rader is free on bonds awaiting trial for a land lottery swindle tied to the Southern Pacific taid Co. arresting several Grass Harbor figures.

Seattle Rader Southern Pacific Taid Co Grass Harbor

Records show Smith funded Kribs timber land purchases

Portland April 18. Admitted by stipulation the First National Bank Hoosebuars records showed funds to Linn county estrymen in 1909 came from Charles A. Smith Minnesota. Frederick A. Kribe timber creiseer received about 2 969 during April May 1909. Defense admitted payment but claimed Smith did not know lands were being acquired from the government in a conspiracy between A. D. Puter and Horace McKinler.

Portland First National Bank of Hoosebuars Linn Cousty Estrymen Frederick A. Kribe Timber Creiseer Charles A. Smith Minsessta Orecon Smith Krite Lind and Leland A. D. Puter Horace McKinler

Ladies' Auxiliary Plans for Rose Show

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Commercial Club met to discuss a rose show to be held in Bugene around mid May. A committee will appoint further details. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs W Kaykesdall Vice-President Mrs G D Linn Secretary Mrs W A Bell Treasurer Mrs F R Wetherbee Corresponding Secretary Mrs E E Et r.

The Commercial Club Bugene

Prunes Cleared for Royal Anne Cherries on Hill Farm

E. M. Warres owns the 16 acre Baley Hiles tract once a prune orchard. He cleared every tree to plant Royal Anne cherries on a hillside site. Frosts rarely hurt the new crop and cherry profits may exceed prune income. Warres has erected over 600 rods of woven wire fencing, now totaling 1000 rods, a durable cheaper long term investment.

E. M. Warres Baley Hiles Tom Segar Mar Fotere Prenes Warren

Hearst Disgrace Declared by Mayor Gaynor at Dinner

New York April 25 Mayor Gaynor labeled William R Hearst a disgrace to journalism addressing AP and newspaper association members at a Waldorf Astoria dinner He accused Hearst of two state prison felonies forgery and falsification of public documents tied to a city draft affair amid cheers for Gaynor The scene escalated as Hearst associate T T Williams disrupted the event and was escorted out by detectives.

New York Msmor Associated Press American Newspaper Association Waldorf-Astoria Willem BR. Hearst Petennial Journalim Gaynor

Miss Clark Thinks She Ate Polly V 335

Bridgeport Comet April 724. Miss Ethel Clark daughter of F Clark a Connecticut legislator is hospitalized as city officials probe a Brattleboro high school sorority initiation cited as cause. She was fed macaroni and oysters blindfolded believing them worms. She suffered a nervous collapse. treatment may take years to recover.

Bridgeport Comem Ethel Clark Brattleboro Docation Miss Clark F. Clark Connecticut General Assembly

Kerns Named for Senator in Indiana

Indianapolis April 2 After a stormy convention the Democratic party selected W. Kern as its preferred candidate for United States senator. Opponents pressed for a statewide primary, but the endorsing faction prevailed and Kern received the endorsement swiftly.

W. Kerns Indiana Iedia

Ruth Bryan Leavitt to Wed Reginald Owen in Fairview

April 27 report from Lesdes states Ruth Bryan Leavitt formerly Mrs W H Leavitt of New York will marry Reginald Owen of the British Royal Engineers stationed in Jamaica. The couple reportedly met in Colorado last summer. Owen is 26.

Lesdes Reginald Owes Yale Engineers Jamaica Ruth Bryan Leavitt Mre W. H. Leavitt New York Brian Leavitt Fairview Neb Reginald Owen British Royal Engineers

Lane Co Bar Endorses J. W. Hamilton for Judge

Lane county bar members endorse Hon. J. W. Hamilton for reelection as judge of the district. The letter from Eugene Oregon dated April 22 1910 includes signatures of numerous bar members and expresses appreciation for his service and a pledge of support. The note reflects a nonpartisan professional backing from the local legal community.

Eugenue Oregon J. W. Hamilton Roseburg

General Frederick Grant Enlists in the Army

General Frederick Dent Grant enrolls in the U.S. Army amid 1293 Washington tidbits. The item notes Grant’s formal enlistment and ties to his father General Ulysses S. Grant, reflecting early career steps and military lineage within the era.

Washingom Frederick Dent Grant

Resemblance Noted Between Mater Gevere and Famous Father

A fragment notes that Mater Gevere resembles Frederick Dent Gremt, with a remark by Gevem about the likeness. It mentions Grant cotucoeds and the department of the ckes in a context suggesting a yearly event or display in a city.

Mater Gevere Frederick Dent Grant

Grant Seeks Grand Army Membership for Civil War Service

The report notes General Grant is to be mustered into the United States Army as a Civil War veteran on July 4, forty seven years after Vicksburg. Authorized by act of Congress, the move enables Grant to join the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion, reflecting his Civil War service as aide to his father at Vicksburg and his wartime actions though not regularly enrolled.

United States Army Grand Gulf Vicksburg T. S Grant Fred Grant Grant Grand Army

Farmer Hurt in Runaway Accident Near Junction City

In Junction City area on Tuesday morning Dolph B. Farley a farmer six miles north on the Monroe road sustained serious injuries when a run away incident occurred. He had been to Monroe and was returning home.

Ing John RK. Crow Mosroe Mr Farny Crow Mr. Parley Tle Dr. Bennett Monroe Hil Mr. Farley Junction City Dolph B. Farley Monroe Road

State Fair Boosts Dairy Exhibits With Prize and Plan

Salem reports a new dairy exhibit feature at the state fair. The board approved a $50 prize for the best dairy display to be divided among top placements. Superintendent Paul Maris pushed for a model dairy barn to illustrate the best practices, with the board favorable to study plans at a later meeting.

Salem Paul Maris Dairies Henry Booth Roseburg Marts Maris

Gets Out of His Trouble by Marrying Complainant

Edward Silkwood, a Creswell youth arrested at Lewiston Idaho on a charge of eduction, sought to marry the 17 year old complainant Miss Ansa Kostert at the county clerk's office to erase the offense. He announced to Sheriff Bows of his intention and the marriage license was issued late this afternoon. It is not clear if the ceremony has taken place.

Edward Silkwood Creswell Lewiston Idaho Ected Wes Silikwood

Paulhan Wins Splendid Prize For Long Flight

Paulhan claimed the 54 000 prize in a dramatic long flight from Manchester via Aypetl, beating White who crashed three times in gusty conditions. Paulhan completed 186 miles in 4 hours 11 minutes, while White quit after half the distance. Lord Northcliffe funded the prize. crowd cheers hailed Paulhan as the finest aviator. Also noted, Gulf Colorado Santa Fe workers in several states to receive wage increases, affecting nearly 19,000 employees.

Manchester Denié Bolenworth Loos Paaihan Paulhan White Lord Northcliffe Pallihan Afr Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Louisiana Texas Oklahoma

Marcola resident N J Rowan visits the city

N J Rowan of Marcola was in the city for an inspection, meeting, or oversight visit, according to local notices.

N. J. Rowan of Marcola

Lane County Asset Co. Stock Deal Ties Kinney to 250000 Share Purchase

In Coos Bay Oregon during a short stay, L D Kinney subscribed to 250000 dollars of Lane County Asset Company stock at one dollar per share. Funds will back surveys rights of way terminals and railroad construction from Eugene to Coos Bay with proceeds limited per month and used entirely for the Coos Bay end. The deal raises the capital to two million dollars with Kinney's payment to be matched by the company in surveys and actual construction from Eugene toward Coos Bay.

Coos Bay F. B. Kidder M. Svarverud Lane County Asset Co L. D. Kinney North Bend Mr. Kinney Coosa Eugene Mosars Kidder News Suwarverud Lane County Asset Company Oregon Lane County Amet Company State of Coos Hep Oreston LL. D. Kinney Lane County Aget Company Lane County Aweet Company D. Kinney Coon Bay Aif L D Kinney Coon Hay North Berd Lane County Aabet CO M. Svarverus Ite

Severed legs case fuels high court appeal damages

The Supreme Court heard the appeal of M J Doyle the Southern Pac Company from a circuit court verdict awarding him 48 000 for injuries sustained October 24 1906 while working as time keeper near Divide Nebraska. Doyle 34 was struck by a helper engine on a side track with no warning. Lincoln county apple lands draw attention as Newport Signal notes many orchards will be planted this year amid claims of Lincoln apples being worthless.

Gaiem Doyle Southern Pacific Divide Lincoln County Newport

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Eeremy Heead James Bryce Mealor Bros Northern Pacific Railroad Krita Fred Wodth Lian County Seattle Mar Defense Argre Principal Ladies’ Auxiliary Tillamook E. M. Warren Hearst Philippie Felon Mr. Chairman Mr. Wright House Hamilton Lane CO Lane County G. F. Skipworth John M. Pipes L. Bilyeu A. C. Woodcock Richard Shore Smith Geo. B. Dorrie C. A. Wintermeier M. Travis L. R. Edmunson Chas, A. Hardy Johns S. Medley C. Johnson A. H. King WM. G. Martin D. Allen T. G. F Slipworth L. Bilgew Richard Shere Smith George B. Dorris C. A. Wistermeier J. M Travis L. KR. Edmunson Charles A. Hardy John & Mecley J. C. Jolapon Williem G. Martin D. Alles Lane Cousty Reeeberg Congress Farmer Dobh Farley J. Henry Booth Paulian Wirs BIG Block Asset CO Famlroad
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