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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
5
A fragmented OCR item mentions names and a place with unclear context. The readable bits show references to people and locations but no coherent event, dates, or actions to summarize into a clear news item.
Charles Pratt from Medford was arrested at Irving about 8:30 last night by Sheriff Fisk and deputies on a charge of debauching a woman identified as Mrs. Cora Seeley. He posted a cash bond this morning and faced a circuit court appearance, with Deputy District Attorney Williams filing information and Pratt pleading guilty to a related contract dispute. The case highlights a troubled theatrical project tied to loans, arrests, and questionable county contracts.
A fragmentary 19th century contract in Eugene dated August 5 outlines a timber logging agreement. It lists C. BE Roberts Os- Faward and others as parties from the present court, with H D Edwe and two others as second party members, detailing access to timber lands and merchantable timber for logging.
The Cloverdale Courier reports Rev W C Hawley criticized for misrepresenting opponent Gilloway's tariff stance. He quoted Gilloway to imply opposition to protection, prompting claims Hawley violated Roosevelt era square deal principles. The piece notes local party ties and past editor affiliations.
Robert M. Veatch, Democratic nominee for state senator from Lane county, long Willamette Valley figure, Cottage Grove resident since 185. Former legislator elected 1882 and 1885, served in the Oregon senate from 1586 with the reputation watchdog of the treasury. Known for trimming unnecessary appropriations and balancing books to the cent while at Roseburg land office and as US inspector. A longtime Lane County taxpayer, Veatch emphasizing private business success and public welfare.
Springfield News Independent reports Fisk County Press backs Fred Fisk for re election as sheriff of Lave county. It praises his economy, competence, and trusted service, noting his two years in office and his fairness to all taxpayers regardless of politics. The piece argues continuity over untested change.
Personal items list residents and visitors in Eugene including Mrs Ransome and her daughter Georgine from Creswell, M Black returning to Portland, P W Coffee from his Boswell Springs farm, T W Poole heading to Nampa Idaho, Co B Walker with Page & Son in Portland, Gail DeVore Gus Perret visiting Eugene, L M Hoselton from Crow, Hinson Smith farmer caller, J W Baker state game warden from Cottage Grove, Mrs Elizabeth Smith from Junction City, Mrs Smith pioneer visiting Eugene, Amesecot B F Keeney and son Hobart to Sampter for kang ialtt, and a note on voters registration in L324 434.
San Francisco May 13. Reconstruction in the burned district hinges on fire losses and bank reopenings with twenty thousand workers, soon to grow. Cable transport shift, underground trolley fears, and removal of cable service are noted. Six bodies found, three girls among them, amid ruins from Prost's bakery. Relief fund total reaches 1,018,402 with urgent needs remaining. Refugees moved to relief camps as feeding stations expand.
Washington May 15 Senator Tillman denounced a Washington interview claiming Aldrich urged him to abandon negotiations with the president and join Aldrich He says he gave out no such interview Aldrich praised the denial Roosevelt says no pledge was made to any single amendment and that he approved Taft’s dredge contract to Seotech as lowest bidder for Panama canal work
Twenty men who struck for higher wages on the Southern Pacific bridge at Springfield quit after their demands were refused by Engineer Freeland. They have returned to work clearing the right of way for a spur from the Wendling branch to the new Mareola sew mill site. The crew is paid 2.0 per day, and groundwork for the sewer line foundation has begun with rapid progress.
San Francisco reports a damp morning as thousands return to debris work and foundations for temporary structures. Relief rationing covers 14,000 dependents, with 100000 fewer dependents than a week ago. expectations set for 10000 to 15000 dependents in a month. Health remains strong with no typhoid in Golden Gate camp.
Washington May 14 Attorney General Moody held a lengthy conference with the president about the Tillman and Chandler charges. Tillman said Aldrich proposed credit for an effective rate bill to shut out the president, and that he and his crowd would be whipped. The White House made no public statement on the matter. Chandler’s written statement to Tillman quoted the president as saying he had a complete disagreement with certain senators over the bill and its legal challenges.
Washington May 14 reports the California delegation will urge Congress to authorize a temporary transfer of the Nevada federal judge to California to help settle anticipated insurance litigation.
The Oregon Electric Railway Co and the Interurban Land Co filed articles to form a holding company for the Willamette Valley Traction Co. The new firm, backed by the Moffatt and White syndicate, will build and run a road from Portland to Salem.
An—item notes a railroad plan from Eugene to Lake Iabieh to become the fastest Pacific coast road. It claims the track will help delayed trains regain time and passengers expect trains to speed along the stretched route before adverse weather.
Mrs James Blaine Jr travels to Sioux Falls on May 14 to establish a residence and file for divorce. The move marks a formal step in the domestic proceedings, with local officials noting the filing intent and parties involved.
Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline, Wisconsin, finds no happiness in wealth when Bucklen's Arbica Salve cures a 27 year tanning sore that a Mountain of Gold could not ease. The ad notes an antiseptic healer for piles, wounds and sores sold at Delane's drug store. A logging camp accident in Mohawk leads to Gus Anderson's above knee leg amputation at Eugene hospital. The message ends with a generic prompt for help and mentions Rocky Mountain Tea from Lion Drug Co.
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