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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
8
Archaeologists uncover a small digging tool near the excavation site of a historic settlement. The object shows wear suggesting it was used for earth moving. Researchers plan further digs to trace its origins and function within the period.
Bouleville Kentucky November 12 The condition of John Ko Woodward of New Albany Indiana and Tucker the negro chauffeur wounded yesterday by Thomas J Merron Hall the boy bandit is unchanged and neither is expected to live The boy confessed planning the bank robbery and said he had no accomplices He is identified as Thomas J Merron Hall age about 20 His elder William Hall owns a furniture store on Preston Street and is described as not insane
Washington reports plans for the fourth Pan American conference to be held in Buenos Aires between July 15 and 20. The Argentine government prepares a hospitable program while advancing aims for a code of international law, Pan American cooperation, census and trade statistics, and the Panama Canal ceremonies.
Chicago reports a dramatic boxing upset as ace champion Jack Johnston is knocked out after a quick burst of punches. The challenger delivered a decisive finish in front of a crowded arena on November 7.
The burly Selah contractor Tom Carney knocked out an Irish challenger after an exchange in a city saloon on a Friday night. Johnson confronted Carney over remarks, was struck with a swinging uppercut, and collapsed. Friends aided Johnson as Carney shielded himself near the saloon.
Creswell adds an ax handle factory led by L. H. Rush formerly of McMinnville. The nearly completed building at 20942 in the north part of town will house a stripped lineup including a band saw and large turning lathe. Current output is about thirty dozen handles daily, with plans to expand as all machinery comes online to cover picks forks shovels peevies and similar tools.
The Southern Pacific Co's lane county property assessment was reduced by the board of equalization. Roadbed value fell from 35000 to 28000 per mile and rolling stock from 3000 to 2000 per mile, totaling 20000 per mile. Timber land value remains at eight dollars per acre.
John H Hartog of Eugene, known as Rooster Hartog, has left Albany to boost local business. He is praised for his publicity skill and booster style, credited with giving Eugene a notable early push and lasting attention.
San Francisco reports a fatal quarrel at Alcatraz Island where Quartermaster Sergeant Roy Ford threw Army Wlerh Thomas Mullally from a barracks window to the rocks and then killed himself. Nellie Horton of Fort Worth Texas has been elected treasurer and secretary of the Farmers' Union of that state. The union expects over 250000 members.
Hezekiah W. Barnes died by hanging at the Walla Walla penitentiary after being convicted of murdering 70 year old Mrs Anna Aldrich at her Copper Canyon ranch in April 1908. The case involved enticement in a buggy and a fatal blow with a pick handle. Barnes was 25, survived by wife and child.
Cottage Grove Oregon reports a looming clash over a proposed 100000 dollar water system tapping Layng creek. Government timber sale of 175 million feet near the watershed proceeds November 19, potentially contaminating the supply. Officials warn months needed to resolve obstacles and consider extending the pipeline at additional cost 15000.
Atlanta Ga Nov 10 Two heart breaking finishes and track records fall by Strang amid rain halting two events. Harding wins ten mile Apperson race, Buick posts amateur 10 mile win by 1-100 sec but loses 100 mile feature on last lap to Knipper as oil runs out. Strang withdraws from stock car race, yet wins three Fiats events setting swift times. Knipper and Matson take top two in 100 mile stock car as Nelson battles for second after repairs.
Pendleton Oregon December contest results named Baker City as the next meeting place for the Oregon Wool growers Association. Ontario and En in the report indicate rotating locations and upcoming officer selections.
Baker narrowly defeated Enterprise by two votes to win the association honor. Officers elected include President George McKnight of Yale, Vice President J H Dobbin of Joseph, and Secretary Dan P Smythe of Pendleton. Resolutions backing Ballinger policy were not offered and no Pinchot Ballinger dispute arose.
A group of prominent Eugene society women including wives of professors proposes constructing a Craftsman style bungalow near the University of Oregon to serve as a general headquarters for co ed life. The $2000 building will feature a large meeting room, kitchen, bath and restroom and be run by the University YWCA. A concert at Villard Hall next Friday will kick off a fundraising campaign led by the Janes advisory board with Mrs Frederic Dunn and other patronesses supporting the effort.
News direct from ex president Roosevelt arrives from Mombarsa with a government message declaring nothing is wrong with the party.
Washington November 13 Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh promises a thorough probe into frauds at the New York customs house tied to the Sugar Trust. He says he will renovate the entire service and will assume full responsibility. The Justice Department is said to be cooperating with the Treasury.
Cottage Grove to use Te Creek water for a new $100000 system after an accord between supervisor Barrium and W J Roberts of Cottage Grove, ensuring logging operations are downgraded downstream to protect the water source and avoid conflicts with the town’s proposed intake.
New York November 13 Herman Ridder of the New York Staats Zeitung says the claim attributed to Speaker Cannon that Ridder pledged support in exchange for pulp duty removal is absolutely false. He adds Cannon must be crazy to utter such an absurd statement.
Catherine M Tower and Merle H Millierr wed at 3 30 p m on November 13 at 23 East 18th Street with Rev D H Trimble officiating. Frank Heyer purchased 104 bales of hops from Glenn Anderson at 20 cents per pound.
Sermon by Charles T. Russell of Brooklyn Tabernacle argues that election extends to church members as Christ’s elect body. He links divine foreknowledge to predestination, notes members must answer the call, and explains Christ as surety and redeemer shaping eternal prospects. He warns against incorrect views that election fixes destiny without personal consecration.
A sermon expounding the divine calling to elect as priestly kings for a thousand years. It contrasts earthly crowns with heavenly glory, urges diligence in adding faith, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love, and asserts that those who cultivate these virtues will not stumble or fail in their election and will enter the everlasting Kingdom.
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