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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
5
Washington May 22 President Palrtanks has abandoned his bid for the presidential nomination and becomes a candidate for the second spot on the Republican ticket. This marks the first definite fracture among the allies in the campaign.
Governor Chamberlain and ex Senator Gearin spoke to a large Eugene crowd at the theatre. Chamberlain defended Initiative and Referendum and Statement No 1 while praising allied Republicans and criticizing opponent Cake. Gearin urged support for Chamberlain, stressed Oregon University funding, and highlighted bipartisan Senate cooperation.
Reports from Chicago indicate William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt Fairbanks are contending behind the scenes for the Republican nomination. Kealing, Fairbanks manager in Chicago, is pushing to elevate Fairbanks to a second place while Taft remains the leading contender. Both camps are silent on formal decisions though expectations tilt toward Taft and Fairbanks as nominees.
W H Mahon traveled from Mabel for a brief overnight stay, staying with local contacts and planning their next day. The visit highlights rural networking and temporary travel between nearby towns.
An advertisement touts Pure Mood Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for eruptions pimples scrofula salt rheum eczema and many stomach and nervous ailments. It notes the tablet form Sarastaba shares the same benefits with better dosage stability and portability from Jurgista Company Lowell Mass.
Cottage Grove plans a major Fourth of July celebration organized by Woodmen camps with no profit motive. Aiming to raise at least 500 dollars for prizes and fireworks, committees led by F H Rosenberg and C W Wallace organized arrangements, grounds, decorations, sports, music, advertising, and parade duties. A separate note reports Eugene Planning Mill Company expanding its Lawrence street mill with a new partner, L G Clark, promising increased capacity.
The fragmentary copy notes Castor and Kiet Hines with a signature reference to Ca. No clear event, location, or date, but hints at a document or agreement involving named individuals. Further readable details are needed to specify a person, organization, or outcome.
The Springfield News reports Eugene plans to extend its corporate limits east of the Willamette River, including Springfield Junction. Springfield is expected to endorse the move, resist potential obstacles, and worry about future tax levies and indebtedness as Eugene expands toward suburb status.
The Junctions annual picnic is set for Thursday May 28 with county candidates present and speeches planned. Brownsville baseball club vs home team in the afternoon promises spirited play. prizes for games, pigeon shooting, and cash events follow. Evening offers a chance to dance at the opera house with broad attendance expected.
The Seattle Produce Company, now in a room of the Gordon block, is preparing to relocate across the street to the new Potts building, signaling a street side upgrade in local commerce.
An expert swimmer on the Pacific coast captured a tame baby seal that follows and cuddles with its owner. The young seal, months old, appears happiest in the man's arms as it enjoys affectionate handling and companionship.
Washington May 25 The White House denied stories of major friction between President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte over seeking to sue the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. The denial, issued with cabinet corroboration, says no resignation was threatened or necessary.
The contract for the new schoolhouse was let Wednesday to Swartz & Jensen for 4974 dollars. One other bid from FE. E. Brinner of Monroe was 5974.62. The award saves 1026 from bonds and funds the building plus repairs and furnishings. Local buyers also feature: George Ruble buys Akers property for 800 dollars. Mrs. Ruble and child to arrive soon. Additional notes cover R. T. A. Robinson planning a new residence, Dr. Hicks buying Lookout Blue property for 1600 dollars, Oscar Smith starting a 28 by 28 home, and H. Johnson purchasing Sternberg & Senders stock for resale.
Rev. Dr. Baxter P. Fullerton of St. Louis was unanimously elected moderator to succeed Rev. Dr. William H. Roberts of Philadelphia. Fullerton also becomes stated clerk, the first Southern branch moderator since amalgamation. Roberts preached farewell before 800 commissioners and thousands of Presbyterians from around the world.
William Churchill of this city underwent a forenoon operation at the General hospital to amputate his left leg due to long standing disease in the bones. Dr. Wall performed the procedure.
The Morrell airship, the largest ever built at 450 feet long, collapsed on its trial in Oakland on May 23, injuring sixteen aboard and many spectators. The craft, fueled by 500,000 cubic feet of illuminating gas and six 200 horsepower engines, rose then settled and plunged to the ground, causing extensive injuries and hospital transport. The device cost about $90,000 and was to enter contests with other serial craft. the exact cause remains undetermined, though a weak spot is suspected.
County Superintendent Dillar and assistants finished marking eighth grade papers from pupils countywide. District lists name many successful students across numbered districts and various smaller sections, including multiple named students such as Eugene Nellie Lombard and Audrey Langdon, with several others across districts 4 60 66 69 and beyond.
Bellingham May 23 The fing division of the feet sailed today to the rendezvous of the fleet at Port Townsend from which the reunited Meet will sail for Seattle. The hospital ship Relief did not proceed up the sound remaining here to take on the bodies of two swimmers from the New Jersey J 4 dion and PF Lulinski killed yesterday in a Lake Whatcom street car crash. The accident occurred on the Lake Whatcom street car line. The car carriages were crowded pearls riding all over the cars and fender. Staub Lae lingki and two companions rode the fender. The two on the outside leaped clear but Staub and Lulincki were run down. Staub was dead on removal. Lulincki escaped the wheels but died later at hospital.
The Normal student body and faculty in Ashland urged regents to reelect President C. A. Payne for the upcoming term. Payne, elected to fill the late term of B. F. Mulkey, has diligently led the school to higher standards and is not a candidate for the coming year. A petition will be sent to the board. Also noted, Bainbridge case in which the court denied costs against the defendant, with W. G. Martin as attorney.
Washinger May 23 Mutters of excitement during the conference report on the bill for enlarged homesteads. Mondell Wyoming and Hayes Tennessee urged adoption while Reeder Kansas bitterly opposed it charging Western land greed. Cannon said the remarks spoke for themselves as Mondell objected. The attempt to send the bill back failed 103 to 138.
Por tand beat Oakland 9 to 1 and Los Angeles routed Portland 12 to 1. The Dalles plans a $10 Carnegie library funding, while a maintenance grant of $100 is approved. Snow fell heavily in Wyoming on Wednesday and Kansas suffered a deadly schoolhouse incident in Iowa area. A vehicle accident near Oak Creek killed John Fo mer as a runaway vehicle overturned. Coroner has left for further inquiry.
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