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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
7
At Eugene Oregon the paper announces subscription reception by post office and agents Creswell J L Clark Coburg George A Drury plus postmasters authorized to receive and receipt for daily and weekly Guard subscriptions and business.
The Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer free with annual advance subscriptions is offered by the Weekly Guard. California advances a state wide good roads system costing 18 million dollars with two main highways from north to south, coast tourist route and inland San Joaquin valley route. Governor Gillett drives the proposal as Los Angeles chamber delegates tour the valley praising the plan and tax support.
Scientists at the Bronx menagerie in New York City conduct tests on apes and monkeys to measure intellectual prowess. Results reportedly astonish, suggesting training can elicit notable intellect, while discussion remains scarce. An eminent anatomist quips that researchers may be "playing with fire" as monkeys could demand latchkeys and voting rights.
The Carnegie Hero Fund commissioners may oversaturate medals distributing many years. Newspapers could show portraits of those never receiving a medal. Proposals emerge for a society of heroes and progeny with potential to influence future leadership.
The veteran sailor Jack London renounces plans for a seven year voyage across southern seas. A 25 foot craft provides insufficient space for comfort and work over long ocean travel with multiple companions, raising questions about whether rough quarters affected the quality of his unfinished writings.
The attorney general says national banks cannot join a state reserve guarantee but may insure against insolvency through a private corporation. Critics note a supposed distinction between two similar positions, comparing it to tweedle dum and tweedledee.
The Porto Rican delegate to Congress warns that Taft’s wishes could spark a revolt on the island, though observers note there is no immediate danger and that the island’s people are inclined to talk rather than fight.
Jim Hill argues for a clear tariff system amid a chaotic bill failing to establish solid revenue or protection principles. The public craves resolution and certainty as nations await the worst outcomes of the impasse.
The North Dakota senator argues for free listing iron coal oil and lumber but remains a strong protection advocate. The piece notes humor and urges Eugene to advance railroad matters, aiming to make the city a hub for electric and stem lines. It references an Oregonian headline on a revived paper railroad from Eugene to Florence as a real project.
Eugene high school won the league title with an 81 to 50 victory over Salem in poor track conditions. Jenkins and Kuykendall each scored 13 points for Eugene, breaking four records including the 440 and high hurdles. The next meet at Corvallis Friday and Saturday may bring a state title if form continues.
Ex Governor Joseph W. Folk urged Eugene listeners that the world grows better as public conscience rises. He defined conscience as the public moral sense guiding right from wrong, lamenting past bribery and urging law obedience by officials and liquor interests alike. He noted the six year moral awakening transforming politics, commerce, and public life.
Seattle May 15 A man and woman registered as H O Eames and wife Tacoma in Cecil Hotel were believed to plan suicide together. The woman died at Seattle City Hospital from a bullet wound to the left breast. Eames said the woman was Anna Burke, from Denver, with whom he had lived in Tacoma as husband and wife after arriving two years ago. He claimed financial troubles drove them to end their lives and that Burke took his pistol and shot herself while he was away.
A satirical verse warns of Strenuous Teddy arriving with press agents and contract clauses paying per word, predicting a wave of hunting for profit. Animals fear a slaughter linked to his planned expedition and noisy gunfire, while critics lament the press driven hunt.
Statistics from the last assessment roll show only a small share of the Siuslaw harbor improvement cost would be borne by residents. Non residents or corporations own about nine tenths of district property, with resident voters averaging 512.00 in assessed value each. If bonds cost 100000 at 5 percent, interest per voter runs about one dollar yearly, rising to two dollars if valuations rise. Large holders include Southern Pacific and Starrett & Hovey, with total district property about 2,690,680,480. The list notes undeveloped holdings and a possible omission of Oregon California Lumber Co. valued at 8,000 to 10,000.
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota is expected to run for the U S Senate, aiming to replace Senator Clapp whose term ends March 3, 1911, with the legislature to elect the successor in 1 ss.
An advertisement promotes Jell O as a quick economical dessert option. It claims instant preparation by adding boiling water and cooling, offers seven flavors including lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry and peach, and notes it complies with pure food laws with Als grocers selling it.
Florence Weat discusses the Siuslaw basin timber, estimating about fourteen billion feet suitable for milling. If mills cut one million feet per day with idle days, it would take about forty seven years to harvest fourteen billion feet, requiring many mills and transport means, boosting employment and local economy.
The Boyd residence at Fid die Creek burned Friday with nearly all contents lost except some on the first floor. Grace Busch, 15, of Hig Creek, was cut by an axe in an incident where the implement slipped and wounded her leg. Dr Edwards was summoned from Florence. Les Martin of Mapleton was named for a Tillamook life-saving post but bureaucratic delays left the appointment unconfirmed. Local petitions seek to relocate the county road from the S L Co store along the river to the North Fork crossing. The schooner Albion arrived Friday from San Francisco with a lumber cargo.
A rancher in a secluded hillside home ten miles above Muxton attacked Elmer Perdue with a cleaver during a quarrel over coffee milk. He removed bloody clothing and fled, returning by dawn to surrender to Sheriff Mancock after a long damp night.
The railroad tract was completed to the depot at Klammath Falls today and ballasting crews are following closely. The laying of the track through the yard drew a large share of the Gateway city's population Wednesday as regular relics will be established over the sew lu.
Bh. F. Powers a well known pioneer of Springfield died at his home near the city May 14 1909 at 10 29 p m. He was born in Alleghany County New York and crossed the plains in 1852 with his parents. He settled on a donation claim near Springfield and farmed. His wife Laura M. Powell whom he married in 1864 survived with a daughter Mrs C E Mare Harkins and three stepchildren. He had three grandchildren, one great grandchild and thirteen step grandchildren. The funeral was at the home near Springfield May 16.
May 18 report from Tokio states Japan will dispatch a warship to the Bering Sea over repeated seizures of Japanese ships by American and Russian vessels. The dispatch notes rising tensions in the region and the response reflects Japan's firm stance amid ongoing maritime disputes.
The Woodmen of the World paid $1000 to Katie I Caldwell Eva Korns and Catherine McPherson. The payment reflects amounts carried by recently deceased Eugene Camp No 115 members J R Caldwell J W Keane and P J McPherson.
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