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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

6

Irrigators Make War on Arid Wastes

Albuquerque, Sept 29 Sixteenth annual session of the National Irrigation Congress opens with wide interest. Delegates from Western states and the Mississippi valley attend. Visitors view Elephant Butte Dam and projects on Pecos and Hondo Carishal. Officials from Mexico and South America also participate. The program includes papers on irrigation forestry colonization and allied topics with congress and exposition concurrent. Experts from forest service Agriculture and reclamation service attend discussions.

Albuquerque N. Y National Irrigation Congress Irrigation Congress Durin West Elephant Butte Dam Largon Hondo and Carishal Pecos Va'ez Moe Mississippi Valley Oregon Washington Colorado California Idaho Montana Texas Arizona New Mexico Mexico South America Forest Service Department of Agriculture The United States Reclamation Service

Grants Pass Youth Enters University of Oregon

Idaro O Neill son of R H O Neill leaves Grants Pass to enter the University of Oregon. A Grants Pass high school graduate, he will pursue the scientific course and his friends expect he will make a good record at Eugene.

Grants Pass Idaro O'Neill R. H. O'Neill Eugene

Man and deer kill one another in Oregon canyon

In Ollala near Roseburg, George Buxton aged 24 was killed in a deer encounter after wounding a large buck. He hunted alone and was later found dead beside the deer with horns gored and a knife nearby, suggesting Buxton felled the animal and was attacked as he attempted to cut its throat. The deer also lay dead. A search party was guided to the scene after a friend reported Buxton missing.

Roseburg Ollala Canyon George Buxton William Buxton Brockway Geo. Smith Portland Buxton Smith Burton

Transfers of Lane County Real Estate

A compiled list shows numerous real estate transfers in Lane County with buyers and sellers, parcel sizes, sections, townships, ranges, and nominal prices. Principal parties include E A Nibbin, John H Chambers, Elmer F Carlile, Elmer Carlile, and many others exchanging tracts in Eugene and surrounding areas with values ranging from $10 to $5000.

Lane County E. A. Nibbin John H. Chambers Elmer F. Carlile Elmer Carlile A. C. Woodcock R. W. Lundy Idaho F. Campbell Sadier E. Workman Campbell Eugene Melvin Hansen Harry A. Pratt Fairmount William L. Chrysler Sec John Schrewetux Maude L. Hannum W. P. Landers W. F. Barger Patterson & Quimby Addn Alfred Drury C. Avalon Hawkins Hoffman's John M. Sloan Ida Shenck P. G. Bradway D. Gillman Linton Frank M. North Skinners Don O. Q. Cartwright Joseph B. Taylor Oregon California Lumber Co Oregon & California Lumber Corporation W. John Simpson G. W. Potter Armand L. Wynne H. O. Thompson Wynnes Cottage Grove E. S. Rolfe Nathan Hill Henderson A. Barbre Et al Frank Whiteman John Hunzicker Charles A Murphy Elias Stewart Addn E. E. Morrison Vernin C. Morrison Lillia J. Wheeler Et Thomas Fresler D. B. Doyoe Clarissa Doyee Daisy L. Meyers Amanda John W. Kissinger K. R. Smith J. D. Welch Grover Walker W. H. C. Auld David Auld County Auld J. E. Luckey Elizabeth Armstrong Jease J. Nicolle Solomon HB Colvin Mapleton Columbuca Cole Etux Gracia Baker F. B. Phillips Ida Veatch Bingham Land Co C. L. Puckett Fruitvale David Sanderson John M. Orrick Scott Adda Frank H. Holland

Herman Ridder Named New Democratic Treasurer

New York notes Herman Ridder, a leading German American citizen, was hinted tonight by the party chairman as the new treasurer of the Democrats. The report places Ridder among prominent party financiers amid ongoing fundraising talks.

New York Herman Ridder Ake Oe Tines

Ridder Selected for Democratic Finance Role After Haskell Resign

Ridder chosen by Bryan and Mack to lead national campaign fundraising for the Democrats, following Haskell's resignation over Standard Oil ties. The choice, reportedly urged by August Belmont, bypassed Moses Wetmore and other candidates. Bryan's explicit orders directed Ridder to begin collecting campaign funds immediately.

Ridder Selected as Treasurer After Conference at Hoffman House

Belmont was offered the post by Mack after a long Hoffman House meeting. A Bryan order sent Ridder’s name to Mack, who announced the choice before leaving for Buffalo. Ridder indicated the appointment came from Mack, will accept, but gave no further details on methods or policy.

Belmont Mack Hoffman House Bryan Ridder Buffalo Haskell

Robbers Blow Safe In Ladysmith Bank Heist

Early today a gang blew open the State Bank vault in Ladysmith Wisconsin taking 3000 dollars. They shot a policeman in the arm fired at locals and fled on a hand car. A chaotic scene followed as residents faced the armed robbers.

Ladysmith Wis State Bank

The Kint You Have Always Bought Stormria CAE Bears

A fragmented note repeats the tag line The Kint You Have Always Bought Stormria CAE, presenting a partial promotional phrase tied to a brand or product. The readable text emphasizes a familiar motto and corporate branding without additional context or details.

Stormria

Bryan Replies to Roosevelt in Open Letter

Milwaukee dispatch reports William J. Bryan delivering a vitriolic open letter to President Roosevelt. He accuses Roosevelt of backing the United States Steel purchase of Tennessee Coal and Iron, attacks Taft-supporting financiers, cites J. P. Morgan and others, rebukes Haskell ties, questions Taft and Hughes on trusts, and demands publication of campaign contributions while defending anti trust positions. Bryan defends his own platform and loyalty to Democratic ideals amid heated exchange.

Milwaukee Wis Roosevelt United Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal and Iron Company South William J. Bryan Hughes New York Bryan Finghes J. P. Morgan John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Charles M. Schwab Rosevelt Taft Haskell Resolutions Committee Standard Oil Company Harkell Harskell Oklahoma Denver National Committee Steel Trust United States Steel Corporation

New Lord Mayor of London Tom Truscott Elected

London notes sealing tradition as aldermen pick lord mayor from their ranks. Sir George Truscott, son of Sir Francis, succeeds as Alderman in Dowgate after thirteen years on the common council. He was sheriff in 1968 and knighted, with the transition marked by a Guildhall ceremony and the famed Michaelmas election ritual.

London Hie George Truescott Citisens George My Francis Truscot George Truscott Dowgate 1 Common Council Lauber Mes James Truscott & Son Printers Stationers

Steamer Humboldt Run Aground Off Marratt Point

The steamer Humboldt, owned by the Boldt Steamship Co and chartered to the Pacific Coast Co, ran ashore on Marratt Point in a heavy fog while traveling to Seattle with passengers aboard. Salvage crews have left the scene and plan to float her at high tide as water fills forward compartments. Passengers may be taken to Port Townsend or Seattle.

Victoria Humboldt Ig Edin Ott Seatrielt Hamborg Marratt Poin Pender Ilana Aa Tog Rhce British Columbia Salvage Cea Ren Seattle Seatt Batu Hess Boldt Steamship Company Pacific Coast Company Homboldt Port Townsend

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Justice of the Peace Bryson Sherman Clark Leah Amanda Wiltse Jus Tice of the Peace Bryson, Robert Nesbitt Miss Mary Elliott Hits Gun Store Willamettte Street Columbia Graphophone Agency Standard and Paragon Kasparilla Caleta Hour Cumaucat Co Hunters’ & Trappers Guide Hermann Ripper Democrats P. J. Daly Congress Street Chicago W. A. Kuykendall Kennedy All Drug W. B. Scott Seaburg CAE Bears Mr. Haskell Mr. Taft New York City George R. Sheldon Republican State Committee J. Pierpont Morgan John W. Getee W. E. Coray W. Nelson Cromwell W. F. Havemeyer B. F. Duke Tat Lord Tom Hare J. A A. Cox G. Frederickson. Co Phu * Prters
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