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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
In Detroit on October 14, Chicago Nationals defeated the Detroit Americans to claim the world championship. Final score 9 to 1 with Chicago batteries Overall and Kling, Detroit batteries Donovan and Schmidt. Chicago led 1-0 in the first, and added a 1-0 in the fifth while Detroit failed to score after early innings.
New Orleans October 14 ministerial relief and church extension were considered at the International Missionary Convention of the Churches of Christ. Rev Vernon Stauffer urged better care for ministers and highlighted hardships in small churches, especially at the law department in Omaha. Directors were reelected including Oliver Ames and J F Smith among others. The meeting approved increasing the first lien and refunding mortgage bonds to 200 million with 100 million for the first mortgage and land grant bonds maturing in 1947 and 50 million for future issues under the first lien and refunding mortgage.
Albany Herald notes Miss Lena Parish of Portland Oregon, champion lady shot, hit seven of seven pheasants in a hunt and homeward bound, claiming a notable feat. In Salt Lake City an annual stockholders meeting of Union Pacific Railroad Company registered 2,291,207 shares represented by proxies of 2,950,000 total.
A laconic Associated Press message from Portland reports telegraph service is down with the line No wires east. The Eastern wires are demoralized as communication suffers from the outage.
Portland defeated San Francisco 7 to 3, while Los Angeles beat Oakland 5 to 2 in yesterday’s Coast League action. The pair of wins underscored Portland and Los Angeles as strong performers, with San Francisco and Oakland facing setbacks.
The Silk department advertises Net Waists now priced at 4.95 each, previously 10 to 12 dollars, plus 500 new Crepe in blue for kimonos at 25c per yard. Also featured are 36 striped Maseline waists or gowns at 1.65 per yard, and a grand display of full, wide ta ffa ta bands with prices from 6.00 to 15.00.
These garments claim distinction through three virtues style fabric and tailor fitted at fashion capitals Paris Vienna and London. They promise grace and enhance natural beauty with prices from 15 to 75 for suits 10 to 50 for long coats and 6.50 to 14 for children's coats.
London dispatch notes Albanian agitation leaders suggesting if Albania gains independence the crown could be offered to the Ab ruzzi, who is to wed Senator Steve Elkins of West Virginia’s daughter. Austria Hungary unrest follows annexation moves as an Austrian post office attack destroys mail carts and boxes after an Australian mail steamer arrives. lightermen refuse to unload.
La Grande Oct. 13 Facing a suspended Farmers and Traders National Bank examiner Gatch cannot provide a public statement on the bank finances after a full day with directors. The situation remains unsettled as authorities withhold details pending further review and action.
Morning arrival signals restoration of public confidence as the defunct institution receives new management. The large sum of cash in the bank is fully bonded and safeguarded.
The regular Wednesday high school assembly was postponed as President Cain could not attend. The assembly will be held Friday with an unidentified speaker. An effort is underway to secure Hon. John Harriet for tomorrow.
County Health Officer W. H. Davis shows 27 births in Linn County during September and 15 deaths. Most deaths were due to causes incident to old age.
Washington report states Secretary Loeb denied any White House promise of the Commissioner General of Immigration post to Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit. Keefe, head of the International Association of Longshoremen, backed Taft against Gompers pro-Bryan AFL. Loeb confirmed Keefe's denial as correct.
The trial of Jos Jacobs, a Charfhelston street storekeeper, charged with liquor sales under the local option law, was postponed from today to tomorrow at 10 am. Jurors were busy with business affairs, witnesses are available, and two days of fees will be paid due to the delay. Nils Carlson and Miss Anna Gis holt arrived from Norway to settle in Eugene, relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Klovdahl, who met them at the depot.
John Zimmer holds the contract to supervise the construction of W. D. Mouley’s fine new residence on East Thirteenth street. Zimmer is described as a highly competent builder, and the workmanship on the building promises first class results in every respect.
Salem October 1 1913 W B Ayer of Portland will submit a minority report opposing keeping three state normal schools Ashland Monmouth and Weston arguing for reducing to two or one and urging Legislature to drop another school. The board budget totals 325 560 for two years with specific allocations for libraries maintenance buildings salaries and administration and salaries for presidents principals and instructors.
Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver will not speak in Salem on October 16. The notice was received by President McNary in the city yesterday, outlining the schedule change for the Oregon event.
Secretary McArthur announces Taft-Sherman club events will be held in San Francisco with Oregon dates cancelled and a pivot to Spokane. An executive committee meeting in Salem disclosed the shift. A cement floor is being laid in the basement of the new C. O. F. block.
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