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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
Newark, Ohio October 21. The dispatch quotes Bryan criticizing Republican campaign tactics. He condemns bribery, threats of wage cuts, and intimidations used against workers by those in power. The article notes large crowds and his call for ethical conduct in politics.
Former Governor Stone of Pittsburg represented Harry Thew slayer Bran ford Whie and won an appeal to the US circuit court of appeals disallowing the writ ing. Judge Tate arrived and will stay until tomorrow. Judge Young at Pittsburg had disallowed the earlier writ. Taft has a quiet day. Kern’s son is sick as Kern abandons campaign and returns home.
A writ of error was granted allowing reconsideration of the habeas corpus matter to bring Thaw to Pittsburg for testimony. The bankrupt concern precedes the hearing with a timeline set for December.
Large attendance of men and women devoted to welfare of peoples under U S guardianship gathers at Lake Mohonk for the annual Friends of the Indian conference. Opening address delivered by Dr Ehner Ellsworth Brown United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
The Anthony brand offers shopping bags crafted from imported goat skin leather noted for softness durability and pliability. Available in tan brown black red green and navy with prices from 1.25 to 2.00 dollars each.
The ad extols Gordon and Ferguson Furs as highly reliable, urging trust in every purchase. It advertises a range of styles and prices from a dollar amount to fifty dollars, emphasizing coverage of all styles and prices.
An ad promotes $12.00 waistlines with notable style and beauty at a promotional price. Readers are urged to treat each item as a chic accessory, highlighting value and fashion appeal for the era.
The notice highlights thousands of yards of new novelty bands and braids including galleons and parmenteries. Imported novelty items and gold tin sel insertion bands are among the newest trims on offer, with yard prices from 5e to 7.50.
Alongside the famous cor set made for every figure, a second cor set is available. The popular W. B. Corsets are offered in every wanted store, ensuring a fit with one of these two makes. Prices range from 1.00 to 6.00.
Advertises white bear skin cloth priced at 2.40 per yard with a 54 inch width and a sale price of 52.00 per yard.
Owing to a large season sale of dress goods, remnants or short ends have accumulated. To close them out, they are offered at one half price. Skirt, waist and some suit lengths are included, all priced at half.
Salem dispatch reports Stella Timmons, 21, murdered by husband Silas Timmons, a plasterer, after a three week quarrel that led to a drunken frenzy. He slashed her throat and then attempted suicide, later awakening and seeking help. Stella, sister of Edna Logart of Eugene, was raised in the county and had lived between Eugene and Coburg.
Dr G W Biddle asks court to stop city from tearing down a fence claiming a two foot land strip for alley purposes is his property. The dispute follows a width quarrel between Biddle and Mrs Minnie Croner over an Olive street alley between West Fifth and West Sixth streets as the street was paved.
Mer, Dr. Biddie today began suit against the city and J. P. Turner to enjoin removal of his fence toward the alley and the cutting of fruit trees, ornamental growth, and a barn, as the street commissioner reportedly acts.
A six story tenement at 83 East Third Street caught fire in the basement early today. The lower floors burned rapidly and occupants rushed to fire escapes as firemen evacuated scores. Three victims were found dead on the top floor from suffocation and were badly burned beyond recognition.
Newberg New York October 21 four colored men died in the burning of the Hudson river steamer New York at Marvels ship yard. The steamer laid up for winter, twenty five colored men slept aboard. All but four escaped in night clothes losing clothing and money. a man died while helping others.
Lincoln Nebraska October 21 Congressman Moses P Kirtland Republican put himself on record against the re election of Joseph Cannon as speaker He is the fourth Nebraska Republican to pledge opposition aligning with the anti Cannon stance in the state party scene
Dr Biddie claims ownership of jot 4 fractional block E, Skinner donation, asserting a two foot alley projection by city approval. He states the house has stood 26 years and fruit trees have long been present, arguing possession rights amid city objections. Harbaugh is the attorney.
Nashville dispatch reports Colonel Th. Z. Taylor escaped after night riders fired about five hundred shots. He swam across Reelfoot Lake as riders debated killing him or forcing concessions for free Ching. Governor Patterson sent 150 militiamen to restore order and apprehend those involved in Rankin’s murder.
A tornado struck Eucumeari New Mexico killing Hartford Thomas Jones Mia J Hawkins and T C Williams. Eighteen were injured as a sixty mile square area was laid bare, damaging homes and belongings.
A generally fair pattern is forecast for Oregon Washington and Idaho tonight and Thursday with light winds and no precipitation expected. Skies remain mostly clear across coastal and inland areas as temperatures trend toward seasonal averages.
Chicago wheat market quotations list futures for December and May and July at specific cents per bushel. Yesterday's baseball scores show Ockland 7, Portland 2. Los Angeles 8, San Francisco 1.
Tablo reports two official luncheons, Admiral Togo's garden party, a dinner by Premier Katsura, and a ball at his residence as the main features of a busy round of Japanese festivities.
A fragment indicates a ceremony or event aboard a battleship today involving officers and crew. Specific names or locations are unclear due to the damaged text.
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